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13 years ago

Transfer rules frustrate Farina

With Joel Griffiths sidelined by red tape, Frank Farina says the Hyundai A-League’s unique transfer window risks breaking trade laws. Frustrated Sydney FC coach Frank Farina says the Hyundai A-League’s unique transfer window timeframe risks breaking restraint of trade laws...

13 years ago

Stats Shot | Round 15

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. The numbers from round 15 give you another side of a fascinating weekend of football. Perth Glory v Sydney FC Total shots: Perth 18 / Sydney 10; on target: 8/3 Tackles: Perth 18...

13 years ago

Brisbane Roar release Visconte

Brisbane Roar have agreed to terminate the contract of Rocky Visconte, who is now in talks with Western Sydney Wanderers. Brisbane Roar have agreed to mutually terminate the contract of winger Rocky Visconte, effective immediately. Visconte, whose contract runs out...

13 years ago

Should your club hire an Asian coach?

If an A-League club can sign a player of Shinji Ono’s calibre as its marquee, why not sign a marquee Japanese coach like Akira Nishino? On New Year-s Day, the Central Coast Mariners learned that Kashiwa Reysol would join them...

13 years ago

Williams receives one-match ban

Melbourne Heart attacker David Williams has been suspended for one match following the meeting of the independent Match Review Panel. Melbourne Heart attacker David Williams has been suspended for one match following the meeting of the independent Match Review Panel....

13 years ago

No Glory for Owen

Perth Glory have ruled out making a play for Stoke City forward Michael Owen, just days after rumours circulated stating they were interested in acquiring his services. Perth Glory have ruled out making a play for Stoke City forward Michael...

13 years ago

Victory and FFA get behind Tasmanian Bushfire Appeal

Melbourne Victory and Football Federation Australia have joined forces to help the victims of Tasmania’s horrific bushfires. Melbourne Victory and Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be using this Saturday-s Hyundai A-League match in Tasmania, to help raise funds for the...

13 years ago

Phoenix bolster defence

Wellington Phoenix have signed New Zealand defender Ian Hogg until the end of the A-League season. Wellington Phoenix have signed New Zealand defender Ian Hogg until the end of the A-League season. The 23-year-old left back comes into the squad...

13 years ago

One goal enough for Adelaide

Adelaide United grabbed a deserved 1-0 win against Melbourne Heart in a high-tempo National Youth League clash at Epping Stadium on Monday. Adelaide United grabbed a deserved 1-0 win against Melbourne Heart in a high-tempo National Youth League clash at...

13 years ago

Glory loosen ties to the Union Jack

For better or worse, Perth Glory have historically reflected a British football culture. But can Ian Ferguson match the changing philosophy and expectations of The Shed? What exactly does the Perth footballing public want, or expect, from the Glory? The...

13 years ago

Nervous wait for Arnold

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold admits he faces a nervous month as a couple of his young stars weigh up whether to join European clubs. Central Coast coach Graham Arnold admits he’ll be a nervous wreck for the next month...

13 years ago

Ryan’s Rangers trial shelved

Mat Ryan’s trial with Rangers has been indefinitely postponed, after the Mariners keeper injured his shoulder in the game against Western Sydney. Mat Ryan’s trial with Rangers has been indefinitely postponed, after the Mariners keeper injured his shoulder in the...