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Yorke sad to be leaving Sydney (Sep 1, 2006 04:00 GMT)
Dwight Yorke has laid the blame for his departure from the A-League on Sydney FC.
Sydney FC confident it can replace Yorke (Aug 31, 2006 22:49 GMT)
Sydney FC chairman Walter Bugno says he has no fear the A-League club can sign another marquee player to rival the calibre of departing superstar Dwight Yorke.
Yorke confirms move to Sunderland (Aug 31, 2006 11:53 GMT)
Sydney FC will look to recruit another marquee player with the A-League's biggest star Dwight Yorke confirming a move to English club Sunderland.
Attack comes first for Jets against Roar (Aug 31, 2006 09:12 GMT)
Newcastle doesn't plan to rein in its attacking instincts against Queensland in its second round A-League clash at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Sydney FC fined over player contracts (Aug 28, 2006 14:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has been fined $89,000 by Football Federation Australia for breaches of A-League player contract regulations last season.
Roar can get a lot better, coach says (Aug 28, 2006 06:57 GMT)
Brisbane Roar coach Miron Bleiberg says his players have a lot to work on despite opening the A-League season with a 3-0 win over Perth to top the ladder.
Sydney FC fined over player contracts (Aug 28, 2006 03:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has been fined $89,000 by Football Federation Australia for breaches of A-League player contract regulations last season.
Knights draw with Jets in NZ (Aug 27, 2006 08:13 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have held the Newcastle Jets to a scoreless draw in their opening round A League match at North Harbour Stadium.
Luck finally turns for Roar's Vidosic (Aug 27, 2006 02:19 GMT)
Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic is seeing his luck turn after putting on a great show for Queensland in the A-League against Perth Glory.
Vidosic's luck turns as Roar beat Glory (Aug 26, 2006 22:40 GMT)
The luck of Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic finally turned as he led Queensland Roar to a scintillating 3-0 victory over Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium.
Vidosic spearheads Roar's win over Glory (Aug 26, 2006 11:33 GMT)
Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic's luck finally turned as he led Queensland Roar to a scintillating 3-0 A-League victory over Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium.
Sydney next target for fired-up Victory (Aug 26, 2006 04:18 GMT)
So much for last season's league winner. Now bring on the champion. That was the sentiment from last season's A-League underachiever Melbourne Victory.
Victory beats United in A-League opener (Aug 25, 2006 13:05 GMT)
Melbourne Victory has scored a two-nil win over last year's premier Adelaide United to open the A-League season in style at Olympic Park.
Adelaide United gets serious for opener (Aug 24, 2006 10:00 GMT)
Adelaide has done a gruelling training session ahead of the A-League season opener against Melbourne Victory at Olympic Park.
A-League Version two to kick off Friday (Aug 24, 2006 07:48 GMT)
The sequel to one of Australian soccer's most successful productions kicks off on Friday night.
Victory buoyed by boy from Brazil (Aug 24, 2006 06:26 GMT)
Victory will unleash Brazilian attacker Fred in the A-League season opener against Adelaide United at Olympic Park.
Dwight Yorke 'fit' for A-League opener (Aug 24, 2006 03:15 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher has declared skipper Dwight Yorke "fit and available" for the A-League champions' season opener against Central Coast on Sunday.
Captain Muscat sends out Victory warning (Aug 23, 2006 08:57 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat says his side cannot afford a repeat of last season's dismal A-League campaign.
Roar's Bleiberg promises all out attack (Aug 23, 2006 01:29 GMT)
Roar coach Miron Bleiberg is promising all out attack when the Queenslanders hosts Glory in Saturday night's A-League soccer season opener at Suncorp Stadium.
Yorke, Rudan named as Sydney captaincy (Aug 22, 2006 00:04 GMT)
A-League defending champion Sydney FC has named Dwight Yorke and Mark Rudan as a captaincy duo for the 2006-07 season, kicking off this weekend.
Sydney FC rated A-League favourites (Aug 21, 2006 09:50 GMT)
Queensland Roar and the New Zealand Knights have been rated the two wildcards for the second season of the A-League.
A-League 'Version 2' set to entertain (Aug 21, 2006 09:50 GMT)
Australian soccer supremos have promised a "bigger and better" A-League at the season launch, but without the crippling cost.
Yorke back at Sydney FC training (Aug 21, 2006 04:42 GMT)
Dwight Yorke will be given until match day to prove his fitness for Sydney FC's A-League season opener against Central Coast on Sunday.
A-League open for business, says O'Neill (Aug 21, 2006 03:00 GMT)
John O'Neill has underlined the importance of the A-League in the rise of Australian soccer by labelling the competition the sport's "shopfront".
Adelaide the team to beat, says Kosmina (Aug 20, 2006 06:46 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina believes he has a better squad of players than last season and is confident his side will be the A-League's pacesetters.
Queensland Roar downs Knights 2-1 (Aug 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Queensland Roar has downed the New Zealand Knights 2-1 in the play-off for seventh place in the A-League's pre-season cup.
Qu a chance for A-league cup final (Aug 17, 2006 07:48 GMT)
Adelaide will unleash marquee striker Shengqing Qu on the Mariners in Saturday night's A League pre-season cup final - provided his clearance papers arrive.
Glory lose Despotovski for a month (Aug 17, 2006 06:08 GMT)
On the eve of the new A-League season, Perth Glory have discovered Bobby Despotovski will miss at least a month with continuing back problems.
Vidmar, Mariners get more than expected (Aug 13, 2006 05:23 GMT)
Central Coast and Tony Vidmar both got more than they bargained for when the Socceroos defender returned to football just two months after undergoing surgery.
Mariners credit hard work for finals run (Aug 13, 2006 02:52 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna credits "good old fashioned football values" as the secret behind his A-League club's remarkable run to four straight finals.
Mariners advance to pre-season cup final (Aug 12, 2006 23:07 GMT)
Central Coast has advanced to its fourth final after overcoming Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League pre-season cup semi-final at Central Coast Stadium.
United in last-minute win over Sydney FC (Aug 11, 2006 12:05 GMT)
Substitute Kristian Rees scored in the final minute to give Adelaide United a 2-1 victory over a 10-man Sydney FC in the A-League Pre-Season Cup semi-final.
Perth Glory in late win over NZ Knights (Aug 11, 2006 10:30 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights' winless A-League Pre-Season Cup campaign has continued with Perth Glory in a late 1-0 victory.
Vidmar, Griffiths up for A-League debuts (Aug 11, 2006 03:53 GMT)
Socceroos Tony Vidmar and Joel Griffiths are expected to make their A-League club debuts on Saturday night when Central Coast face Newcastle in Gosford.
Glory names Mitchell assistant coach (Aug 10, 2006 10:23 GMT)
A-League club Perth Glory has announced the appointment of former Socceroo David Mitchell as an assistant coach.
Ross Aloisi seeks out AFL help (Aug 10, 2006 08:01 GMT)
Adelaide United captain Ross Aloisi spent the off-season seeking tips from the best in another business - the AFL.
FFA talks up Townsville for A-League (Aug 10, 2006 06:29 GMT)
Football Federation Australia chief John O'Neill has talked up Townsville as a possible home for an A league team.
Last season's top 4 clash in A-League (Aug 10, 2006 04:23 GMT)
The same four teams which fought out the inaugural A-League final series six months ago will again face off this weekend in the pre-season cup semis.
Yorke clear of injury, but may not play (Aug 9, 2006 05:58 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher insists he won't rush Dwight Yorke back for his side's season opener if the club captain is not 100 per cent fit.
Yorke cleared to play for Sydney FC (Aug 9, 2006 04:19 GMT)
Sydney FC hopes to have skipper Dwight Yorke available for its opening game of the A-League season after he was cleared of any major damage to his groin.
NZ Knights complete A-League signings (Aug 7, 2006 06:41 GMT)
The NZ Knights have completed their 20-strong A-League squad with the signing of English central defender Matt Carbon.
Brosque earns Sydney a home semi-final (Aug 7, 2006 01:25 GMT)
Sydney FC and Central Coast topped their respective groups after the last round of cross-pool fixtures in the A-League's pre-season cup.
Sydney smashes Glory, cruises into semis (Aug 6, 2006 11:59 GMT)
Sydney beat Perth 3-0 at WIN Stadium Wollongong in the last cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup.
Mariners draw with Roar, sail into semis (Aug 6, 2006 10:46 GMT)
Queensland has held Central Coast 0-0 in the final cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Brosque brace earns Sydney FC home semi (Aug 6, 2006 09:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has beaten Perth 3-0 at Wollongong in the last cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup.
Yorke to miss a week with groin injury (Aug 5, 2006 01:44 GMT)
Captain Dwight Yorke will miss Sydney FC's pre season cup clash against Perth at Wollongong after scans revealed a slight strain in his left groin muscle.
Roar's Dilevski grounded by surgery (Aug 4, 2006 07:55 GMT)
Queensland Roar midfielder Spase Dilevski will miss next week's Socceroos training camp and the start of the A-League after being forced to have groin surgery.
Injured Dilevski out of Socceroos camp (Aug 4, 2006 02:21 GMT)
Qld Roar midfielder Spase Dilevski will miss next week's Socceroos training camp and the start of the A-League after being forced to have groin surgery.
Vidmar confirms move to Mariners (Aug 3, 2006 22:47 GMT)
Australian defender Tony Vidmar has confirmed he will resume his football career with the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
Vidmar to join Central Coast Mariners (Aug 3, 2006 08:51 GMT)
Australian defender Tony Vidmar is set to announce on Friday that he will resume his career with the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
A-League set for a smoother season: FFA (Aug 1, 2006 09:23 GMT)
The success of the inaugural A-League season and the Socceroos' dream World Cup run has made FFA's job a whole lot easier, says competition boss Matt Carroll.
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Yorke sad to be leaving Sydney (Sep 1, 2006 04:00 GMT)
Dwight Yorke has laid the blame for his departure from the A-League on Sydney FC.
Sydney FC confident it can replace Yorke (Aug 31, 2006 22:49 GMT)
Sydney FC chairman Walter Bugno says he has no fear the A-League club can sign another marquee player to rival the calibre of departing superstar Dwight Yorke.
Yorke confirms move to Sunderland (Aug 31, 2006 11:53 GMT)
Sydney FC will look to recruit another marquee player with the A-League's biggest star Dwight Yorke confirming a move to English club Sunderland.
Attack comes first for Jets against Roar (Aug 31, 2006 09:12 GMT)
Newcastle doesn't plan to rein in its attacking instincts against Queensland in its second round A-League clash at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Sydney FC fined over player contracts (Aug 28, 2006 14:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has been fined $89,000 by Football Federation Australia for breaches of A-League player contract regulations last season.
Roar can get a lot better, coach says (Aug 28, 2006 06:57 GMT)
Brisbane Roar coach Miron Bleiberg says his players have a lot to work on despite opening the A-League season with a 3-0 win over Perth to top the ladder.
Sydney FC fined over player contracts (Aug 28, 2006 03:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has been fined $89,000 by Football Federation Australia for breaches of A-League player contract regulations last season.
Knights draw with Jets in NZ (Aug 27, 2006 08:13 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights have held the Newcastle Jets to a scoreless draw in their opening round A League match at North Harbour Stadium.
Luck finally turns for Roar's Vidosic (Aug 27, 2006 02:19 GMT)
Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic is seeing his luck turn after putting on a great show for Queensland in the A-League against Perth Glory.
Vidosic's luck turns as Roar beat Glory (Aug 26, 2006 22:40 GMT)
The luck of Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic finally turned as he led Queensland Roar to a scintillating 3-0 victory over Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium.
Vidosic spearheads Roar's win over Glory (Aug 26, 2006 11:33 GMT)
Young Socceroo Dario Vidosic's luck finally turned as he led Queensland Roar to a scintillating 3-0 A-League victory over Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium.
Sydney next target for fired-up Victory (Aug 26, 2006 04:18 GMT)
So much for last season's league winner. Now bring on the champion. That was the sentiment from last season's A-League underachiever Melbourne Victory.
Victory beats United in A-League opener (Aug 25, 2006 13:05 GMT)
Melbourne Victory has scored a two-nil win over last year's premier Adelaide United to open the A-League season in style at Olympic Park.
Adelaide United gets serious for opener (Aug 24, 2006 10:00 GMT)
Adelaide has done a gruelling training session ahead of the A-League season opener against Melbourne Victory at Olympic Park.
A-League Version two to kick off Friday (Aug 24, 2006 07:48 GMT)
The sequel to one of Australian soccer's most successful productions kicks off on Friday night.
Victory buoyed by boy from Brazil (Aug 24, 2006 06:26 GMT)
Victory will unleash Brazilian attacker Fred in the A-League season opener against Adelaide United at Olympic Park.
Dwight Yorke 'fit' for A-League opener (Aug 24, 2006 03:15 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher has declared skipper Dwight Yorke "fit and available" for the A-League champions' season opener against Central Coast on Sunday.
Captain Muscat sends out Victory warning (Aug 23, 2006 08:57 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat says his side cannot afford a repeat of last season's dismal A-League campaign.
Roar's Bleiberg promises all out attack (Aug 23, 2006 01:29 GMT)
Roar coach Miron Bleiberg is promising all out attack when the Queenslanders hosts Glory in Saturday night's A-League soccer season opener at Suncorp Stadium.
Yorke, Rudan named as Sydney captaincy (Aug 22, 2006 00:04 GMT)
A-League defending champion Sydney FC has named Dwight Yorke and Mark Rudan as a captaincy duo for the 2006-07 season, kicking off this weekend.
Sydney FC rated A-League favourites (Aug 21, 2006 09:50 GMT)
Queensland Roar and the New Zealand Knights have been rated the two wildcards for the second season of the A-League.
A-League 'Version 2' set to entertain (Aug 21, 2006 09:50 GMT)
Australian soccer supremos have promised a "bigger and better" A-League at the season launch, but without the crippling cost.
Yorke back at Sydney FC training (Aug 21, 2006 04:42 GMT)
Dwight Yorke will be given until match day to prove his fitness for Sydney FC's A-League season opener against Central Coast on Sunday.
A-League open for business, says O'Neill (Aug 21, 2006 03:00 GMT)
John O'Neill has underlined the importance of the A-League in the rise of Australian soccer by labelling the competition the sport's "shopfront".
Adelaide the team to beat, says Kosmina (Aug 20, 2006 06:46 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina believes he has a better squad of players than last season and is confident his side will be the A-League's pacesetters.
Queensland Roar downs Knights 2-1 (Aug 18, 2006 12:00 GMT)
Queensland Roar has downed the New Zealand Knights 2-1 in the play-off for seventh place in the A-League's pre-season cup.
Qu a chance for A-league cup final (Aug 17, 2006 07:48 GMT)
Adelaide will unleash marquee striker Shengqing Qu on the Mariners in Saturday night's A League pre-season cup final - provided his clearance papers arrive.
Glory lose Despotovski for a month (Aug 17, 2006 06:08 GMT)
On the eve of the new A-League season, Perth Glory have discovered Bobby Despotovski will miss at least a month with continuing back problems.
Vidmar, Mariners get more than expected (Aug 13, 2006 05:23 GMT)
Central Coast and Tony Vidmar both got more than they bargained for when the Socceroos defender returned to football just two months after undergoing surgery.
Mariners credit hard work for finals run (Aug 13, 2006 02:52 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna credits "good old fashioned football values" as the secret behind his A-League club's remarkable run to four straight finals.
Mariners advance to pre-season cup final (Aug 12, 2006 23:07 GMT)
Central Coast has advanced to its fourth final after overcoming Newcastle 2-1 in their A-League pre-season cup semi-final at Central Coast Stadium.
United in last-minute win over Sydney FC (Aug 11, 2006 12:05 GMT)
Substitute Kristian Rees scored in the final minute to give Adelaide United a 2-1 victory over a 10-man Sydney FC in the A-League Pre-Season Cup semi-final.
Perth Glory in late win over NZ Knights (Aug 11, 2006 10:30 GMT)
The New Zealand Knights' winless A-League Pre-Season Cup campaign has continued with Perth Glory in a late 1-0 victory.
Vidmar, Griffiths up for A-League debuts (Aug 11, 2006 03:53 GMT)
Socceroos Tony Vidmar and Joel Griffiths are expected to make their A-League club debuts on Saturday night when Central Coast face Newcastle in Gosford.
Glory names Mitchell assistant coach (Aug 10, 2006 10:23 GMT)
A-League club Perth Glory has announced the appointment of former Socceroo David Mitchell as an assistant coach.
Ross Aloisi seeks out AFL help (Aug 10, 2006 08:01 GMT)
Adelaide United captain Ross Aloisi spent the off-season seeking tips from the best in another business - the AFL.
FFA talks up Townsville for A-League (Aug 10, 2006 06:29 GMT)
Football Federation Australia chief John O'Neill has talked up Townsville as a possible home for an A league team.
Last season's top 4 clash in A-League (Aug 10, 2006 04:23 GMT)
The same four teams which fought out the inaugural A-League final series six months ago will again face off this weekend in the pre-season cup semis.
Yorke clear of injury, but may not play (Aug 9, 2006 05:58 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher insists he won't rush Dwight Yorke back for his side's season opener if the club captain is not 100 per cent fit.
Yorke cleared to play for Sydney FC (Aug 9, 2006 04:19 GMT)
Sydney FC hopes to have skipper Dwight Yorke available for its opening game of the A-League season after he was cleared of any major damage to his groin.
NZ Knights complete A-League signings (Aug 7, 2006 06:41 GMT)
The NZ Knights have completed their 20-strong A-League squad with the signing of English central defender Matt Carbon.
Brosque earns Sydney a home semi-final (Aug 7, 2006 01:25 GMT)
Sydney FC and Central Coast topped their respective groups after the last round of cross-pool fixtures in the A-League's pre-season cup.
Sydney smashes Glory, cruises into semis (Aug 6, 2006 11:59 GMT)
Sydney beat Perth 3-0 at WIN Stadium Wollongong in the last cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup.
Mariners draw with Roar, sail into semis (Aug 6, 2006 10:46 GMT)
Queensland has held Central Coast 0-0 in the final cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Brosque brace earns Sydney FC home semi (Aug 6, 2006 09:53 GMT)
Sydney FC has beaten Perth 3-0 at Wollongong in the last cross-pool round of the A-League's pre-season cup.
Yorke to miss a week with groin injury (Aug 5, 2006 01:44 GMT)
Captain Dwight Yorke will miss Sydney FC's pre season cup clash against Perth at Wollongong after scans revealed a slight strain in his left groin muscle.
Roar's Dilevski grounded by surgery (Aug 4, 2006 07:55 GMT)
Queensland Roar midfielder Spase Dilevski will miss next week's Socceroos training camp and the start of the A-League after being forced to have groin surgery.
Injured Dilevski out of Socceroos camp (Aug 4, 2006 02:21 GMT)
Qld Roar midfielder Spase Dilevski will miss next week's Socceroos training camp and the start of the A-League after being forced to have groin surgery.
Vidmar confirms move to Mariners (Aug 3, 2006 22:47 GMT)
Australian defender Tony Vidmar has confirmed he will resume his football career with the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
Vidmar to join Central Coast Mariners (Aug 3, 2006 08:51 GMT)
Australian defender Tony Vidmar is set to announce on Friday that he will resume his career with the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
A-League set for a smoother season: FFA (Aug 1, 2006 09:23 GMT)
The success of the inaugural A-League season and the Socceroos' dream World Cup run has made FFA's job a whole lot easier, says competition boss Matt Carroll.
