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14 years ago

Is the bigger picture out of focus?

‘We Are Football’ but right now we’re hardly united as one… so where does the solution lie? At the launch of season seven of the Hyundai A-League, the new inclusive campaign “We are Football” was rolled out with much fanfare...

14 years ago

Paartalu and Ryan get Socceroos caps as Bresciano returns

Erik Paartalu and Mat Ryan have been named in their first Qantas Socceroos squad, while Mark Bresciano has earned a return to the national team. Qantas Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has announced a squad which can best be described as...

14 years ago

Preview: Gold Coast United v Central Coast Mariners

It seems like a lifetime ago now, but these two sides actually fought it out in last season’s preliminary final. Gold Coast United v Central Coast Mariners Date: Wednesday 22 February, 2012 Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT, 7.00pm local Venue: Skilled Park...

14 years ago

Buckley defends Gold Coast expansion

Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has defended the decision to set up a Hyundai A-League side on the Gold Coast. Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has defended the decision to set up a Hyundai A-League side on the...

14 years ago

Aussie refs shine on international stage

Australian match officials continue to receive international recognition with two of Australia’s top referees appointed to important international fixtures over the comiong week across Asia. Australian match officials continue to receive international recognition with two of Australia-s top referees appointed...

14 years ago

Buckley: Focus remains on A-League

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has again defended the game in the wake of comments from Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer, saying the governing body has the Hyundai A-League as its priority. Football Federation Australia chief executive...

14 years ago

Palmer’s tirade threatens GCU future

FFA CEO Ben Buckley has conceded that Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer’s explosive comments about the league, its administrators and the sport of football in general could jeopardise Gold Coast United’s position in the Hyundai A-League. FFA CEO Ben...

14 years ago

Mensink: Miron was sacked

The drama at Gold Coast United has taken another bizarre turn, with chief executive Clive Mensink insisting that Miron Bleiberg has been sacked – pre-empting his expected resignation. The drama at Gold Coast United has taken another bizarre turn, with...

14 years ago

Finals beckon for Sydney FC

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka believes his side’s victory over Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium could be the catalyst for a strong finals run. Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka believes Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium could...

14 years ago

Kosmina compares Sydney to thieves

Adelaide United coach John Kosmina described Sydney’s victory over his Reds as ‘highway robbery’ after the Sky Blues grabbed a late winner against his side on Sunday. Adelaide United coach John Kosmina described Sydney’s 2-1 victory over his Reds as...

14 years ago

NYL: Glory win it late

An 88th minute striker from Tommy Amphlett has given Perth a 1-0 win over Newcastle and an invaluable three points in their quest for the National Youth League top spot. An 88th minute striker from Tommy Amphlett has given Perth...

14 years ago

Adelaide qualify for ACL

Adelaide United have qualified for the AFC Champions League after running out comfortable 3-0 victors in their playoff clash with Indonesian champions Persipura Jayapura at Hindmarsh Stadium on Thursday night. Adelaide United have qualified for the AFC Champions League after...