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Miller calls time on Glory career (Mar 1, 2006 07:54 GMT)
Perth Glory stalwart Scott Miller has announced his retirement from senior football after losing a long term battle with a debilitating hip injury.
Mariners cheered from half a world away (Feb 28, 2006 19:11 GMT)
The Central Coast Mariners assistant coach cheered the side on from the Glasgow Hilton on Sunday as they beat Adelaide to book a berth in the finals.
Sydney FC holding breath over Yorke (Feb 28, 2006 06:08 GMT)
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke will return from international duty in London on Friday ahead of Sunday's A-League grand final against Central Coast.
Kosmina blames poor finishing for loss (Feb 26, 2006 10:01 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has blamed poor finishing for the minor premier's exit at the hands of the Mariners in the A-League preliminary final.
Beauchamp back as Mariners face Reds (Feb 25, 2006 07:49 GMT)
Socceroos star Michael Beauchamp is back from a whirlwind trip to Bahrain and confident Adelaide can beat Central Coast in Sunday's A-League preliminary final.
Peace breaks out despite the looming war (Feb 20, 2006 08:30 GMT)
John Kosmina had a heated exchange with Sydney FC rival Pierre Littbarski after his team's major semi-final defeat on Sunday at Aussie Stadium.
A-League crowd to break the million mark (Feb 19, 2006 08:34 GMT)
The A-League is set to break the one million spectator mark in next week's preliminary final.
Record crowd expected for A-League semi (Feb 18, 2006 22:26 GMT)
An A-League record crowd of more than 30,000 is expected for Sunday afternoon's second leg of the major semi-final between Sydney FC and Adelaide.
Ward signs for two more years at Glory (Feb 18, 2006 05:31 GMT)
Perth Glory midfielder Nick Ward has departed for his maiden Socceroos assignment with a clear mind after securing a new two-year deal with the A-League club.
Mariners set sail for A-League title (Feb 18, 2006 00:37 GMT)
The Central Coast Mariners coach believes his side has nothing to fear as it continues its hunt for the A-League championship in next week's preliminary final.
Bleiberg speaks of relief over job fears (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Colourful Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg has successfully pleaded with the club's board to keep his job.
Bleiberg retained as Roar coach (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Miron Bleiberg will continue in his role as coach of the Queensland Roar in the A-League next season.
Jets' Reddy cleared of violent conduct (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Newcastle has received a major boost in its quest for A-League survival with goalkeeper Liam Reddy found not guilty of violent conduct.
Sydney eyeing sellout if it hosts final (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC chairman Walter Bugno has boldly declared the A-League grand final will be a 42,000-sellout if his club qualifies to host it at Aussie Stadium.
Roar to decide Bleiberg A-League future (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
The Queensland Roar board meets on Wednesday night to decide the A-League soccer future of coach Miron Bleiberg.
Sydney FC ponders Yorke travel worry (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC officials will sit down with Dwight Yorke on Monday to find the best solution to his impending leave of absence during the A-League final series.
Double bonus for Socceroos trio (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
A home A-League grand final is just one of the bonuses on offer for Sydney FC's David Carney and Alvin Ceccoli or Adelaide United's Mike Valkanis.
Jets' Reddy charged with violent conduct (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Liam Reddy has been cited for violent conduct after an incident from the Jets minor semi-final match last Friday with Central Coast.
Victory signs Glory midfielder Caceres (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
A-League club Melbourne Victory has made its first off-season transfer move by signing Perth midfielder Adrian Caceres.
Brosque confirms move to SydneyFC (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Socceroo striker Alex Brosque has confirmed a move from the Queensland Roar to Sydney FC.
Another new face for Knights (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
The changes keep coming at the NZ Knights, with the A-League soccer club announcing the appointment of Eddie Krncevic as its international player agent.
NZ Knights hire former Fulham coach (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
New Zealand Knights have named former Fulham reserve team coach Paul Nevin as head coach of the A-League soccer club.
A-League fun yet tired, says Jacquet (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
France's World Cup-winning coach Aime Jacquet has delivered his verdict on the A-League game he saw on Friday - fun to watch but with tired teams.
Rivalries highlight A-League finals (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
There will be no love lost when two of the A-League's fiercest rivalries kick-off the inaugural competition's final series next weekend.
Adelaide to host A-League major semi (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
A tough week of travelling has impelled Adelaide United to go against convention and host the opening leg of its A-League major semi-final showdown.
Despotovski signs another year at Glory (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
Perth Glory has re-signed leading goal scorer Bobby Despotovski for the next A-League season.
NZ Knights axe assistant manager (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
New Zealand Knights assistant manager Tommy Mason has become the first management head to roll at the A-League cellar-dwellers.
A-League finalists to risk suspensions (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United and Sydney FC will risk having players suspended for their A-League finals campaigns and play full-strength sides on Friday night.
Victory loses second star overseas (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
A-League club Melbourne Victory has lost its second star player overseas, with Austrian winger Richard Kitzbichler quitting the club.
Mariners look to lock up coach long-term (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna is in talks to extend his contract beyond 2008 as the Mariners set their sights on hosting the A-League grand final.
A-League top four decided (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United, Sydney FC, Central Coast and Newcastle will be the A-League's inaugural finals series participants after Sydney FC's win decided the top four.
Adelaide held to draw in A-League game (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United stretched its unbeaten run to nine matches as the A-league leaders were held to a draw by bottom-of-the-table New Zealand Knights in Auckland.
Finals hopes on the line in A-League (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
The wishes of Perth and Sydney FC came true on Thursday when Queensland thrashed Newcastle.
Jets sign Picken for another two years (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Newcastle Jets defender Allan Picken has signed with the A-League soccer club for the next two seasons.
A-League Knights part with Fitzsimmons (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights soccer club and Australian-born midfielder Steve Fitzsimmons have parted company.
Jets to give Johnson until last minute (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Newcastle will give key midfielder Richard Johnson up to the 11th hour to prove his fitness for Thursday's crunch A-League clash with Queensland Roar.
Roar coach's future still in limbo (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Embattled A-League coach Miron Bleiberg has been dealt another blow when the Queensland Roar chief executive failed to guarantee his future at the club.
Sydney FC still to confirm coach's role (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Sydney FC's chief executive is yet to confirm whether the club would resolve coach Pierre Littbarski's future before the start of the A-League finals.
Jets set sights on A-League premiership (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Melbourne and Queensland's A-League finals bids bordered on hopeless after the Newcastle Jets' 1-0 win over the Victory in Newcastle on Sunday night.
Littbarski uncertainty 'affecting team' (Feb 17, 2006 09:06 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski believes continued speculation surrounding his future at the glamour A-League club has started to affect player performance.
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Miller calls time on Glory career (Mar 1, 2006 07:54 GMT)
Perth Glory stalwart Scott Miller has announced his retirement from senior football after losing a long term battle with a debilitating hip injury.
Mariners cheered from half a world away (Feb 28, 2006 19:11 GMT)
The Central Coast Mariners assistant coach cheered the side on from the Glasgow Hilton on Sunday as they beat Adelaide to book a berth in the finals.
Sydney FC holding breath over Yorke (Feb 28, 2006 06:08 GMT)
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke will return from international duty in London on Friday ahead of Sunday's A-League grand final against Central Coast.
Kosmina blames poor finishing for loss (Feb 26, 2006 10:01 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has blamed poor finishing for the minor premier's exit at the hands of the Mariners in the A-League preliminary final.
Beauchamp back as Mariners face Reds (Feb 25, 2006 07:49 GMT)
Socceroos star Michael Beauchamp is back from a whirlwind trip to Bahrain and confident Adelaide can beat Central Coast in Sunday's A-League preliminary final.
Peace breaks out despite the looming war (Feb 20, 2006 08:30 GMT)
John Kosmina had a heated exchange with Sydney FC rival Pierre Littbarski after his team's major semi-final defeat on Sunday at Aussie Stadium.
A-League crowd to break the million mark (Feb 19, 2006 08:34 GMT)
The A-League is set to break the one million spectator mark in next week's preliminary final.
Record crowd expected for A-League semi (Feb 18, 2006 22:26 GMT)
An A-League record crowd of more than 30,000 is expected for Sunday afternoon's second leg of the major semi-final between Sydney FC and Adelaide.
Ward signs for two more years at Glory (Feb 18, 2006 05:31 GMT)
Perth Glory midfielder Nick Ward has departed for his maiden Socceroos assignment with a clear mind after securing a new two-year deal with the A-League club.
Mariners set sail for A-League title (Feb 18, 2006 00:37 GMT)
The Central Coast Mariners coach believes his side has nothing to fear as it continues its hunt for the A-League championship in next week's preliminary final.
Bleiberg speaks of relief over job fears (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Colourful Queensland Roar coach Miron Bleiberg has successfully pleaded with the club's board to keep his job.
Bleiberg retained as Roar coach (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Miron Bleiberg will continue in his role as coach of the Queensland Roar in the A-League next season.
Jets' Reddy cleared of violent conduct (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Newcastle has received a major boost in its quest for A-League survival with goalkeeper Liam Reddy found not guilty of violent conduct.
Sydney eyeing sellout if it hosts final (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC chairman Walter Bugno has boldly declared the A-League grand final will be a 42,000-sellout if his club qualifies to host it at Aussie Stadium.
Roar to decide Bleiberg A-League future (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
The Queensland Roar board meets on Wednesday night to decide the A-League soccer future of coach Miron Bleiberg.
Sydney FC ponders Yorke travel worry (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC officials will sit down with Dwight Yorke on Monday to find the best solution to his impending leave of absence during the A-League final series.
Double bonus for Socceroos trio (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
A home A-League grand final is just one of the bonuses on offer for Sydney FC's David Carney and Alvin Ceccoli or Adelaide United's Mike Valkanis.
Jets' Reddy charged with violent conduct (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Liam Reddy has been cited for violent conduct after an incident from the Jets minor semi-final match last Friday with Central Coast.
Victory signs Glory midfielder Caceres (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
A-League club Melbourne Victory has made its first off-season transfer move by signing Perth midfielder Adrian Caceres.
Brosque confirms move to SydneyFC (Feb 17, 2006 09:09 GMT)
Socceroo striker Alex Brosque has confirmed a move from the Queensland Roar to Sydney FC.
Another new face for Knights (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
The changes keep coming at the NZ Knights, with the A-League soccer club announcing the appointment of Eddie Krncevic as its international player agent.
NZ Knights hire former Fulham coach (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
New Zealand Knights have named former Fulham reserve team coach Paul Nevin as head coach of the A-League soccer club.
A-League fun yet tired, says Jacquet (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
France's World Cup-winning coach Aime Jacquet has delivered his verdict on the A-League game he saw on Friday - fun to watch but with tired teams.
Rivalries highlight A-League finals (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
There will be no love lost when two of the A-League's fiercest rivalries kick-off the inaugural competition's final series next weekend.
Adelaide to host A-League major semi (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
A tough week of travelling has impelled Adelaide United to go against convention and host the opening leg of its A-League major semi-final showdown.
Despotovski signs another year at Glory (Feb 17, 2006 09:08 GMT)
Perth Glory has re-signed leading goal scorer Bobby Despotovski for the next A-League season.
NZ Knights axe assistant manager (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
New Zealand Knights assistant manager Tommy Mason has become the first management head to roll at the A-League cellar-dwellers.
A-League finalists to risk suspensions (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United and Sydney FC will risk having players suspended for their A-League finals campaigns and play full-strength sides on Friday night.
Victory loses second star overseas (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
A-League club Melbourne Victory has lost its second star player overseas, with Austrian winger Richard Kitzbichler quitting the club.
Mariners look to lock up coach long-term (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna is in talks to extend his contract beyond 2008 as the Mariners set their sights on hosting the A-League grand final.
A-League top four decided (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United, Sydney FC, Central Coast and Newcastle will be the A-League's inaugural finals series participants after Sydney FC's win decided the top four.
Adelaide held to draw in A-League game (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Adelaide United stretched its unbeaten run to nine matches as the A-league leaders were held to a draw by bottom-of-the-table New Zealand Knights in Auckland.
Finals hopes on the line in A-League (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
The wishes of Perth and Sydney FC came true on Thursday when Queensland thrashed Newcastle.
Jets sign Picken for another two years (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Newcastle Jets defender Allan Picken has signed with the A-League soccer club for the next two seasons.
A-League Knights part with Fitzsimmons (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights soccer club and Australian-born midfielder Steve Fitzsimmons have parted company.
Jets to give Johnson until last minute (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Newcastle will give key midfielder Richard Johnson up to the 11th hour to prove his fitness for Thursday's crunch A-League clash with Queensland Roar.
Roar coach's future still in limbo (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Embattled A-League coach Miron Bleiberg has been dealt another blow when the Queensland Roar chief executive failed to guarantee his future at the club.
Sydney FC still to confirm coach's role (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Sydney FC's chief executive is yet to confirm whether the club would resolve coach Pierre Littbarski's future before the start of the A-League finals.
Jets set sights on A-League premiership (Feb 17, 2006 09:07 GMT)
Melbourne and Queensland's A-League finals bids bordered on hopeless after the Newcastle Jets' 1-0 win over the Victory in Newcastle on Sunday night.
Littbarski uncertainty 'affecting team' (Feb 17, 2006 09:06 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski believes continued speculation surrounding his future at the glamour A-League club has started to affect player performance.
