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15 years ago

Mariners want control

The focus has been on ball control this week as the Central Coast Mariners look to kickstart their A-League season with a win over Gold Coast at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night. The focus has been on ball control this...

15 years ago

Preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

No team wants to wait too long to crack it for the first win of the year so this match will have plenty of intensity. Date: Friday, October 14 Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT, 7.30pm local Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium Head-to-head Played 37:...

15 years ago

Preview: Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar

It’s hard to see Sydney putting a winning score past Brisbane’s back four, and it’s equally hard to see Sydney’s rearguard dealing with the threats posed by the Roar’s arsenal in attack. Date: Saturday, October 15 Kick-off: 7.45pm AEDT, 7.45pm...

15 years ago

Preview: Central Coast Mariners v Gold Coast United

It’s easy to forget that the Mariners only just shaded United in last season’s preliminary final. Date: Saturday, October 15 Kick-off: 5.30pm AEDT, 5.30pm local Venue: Bluetongue Stadium Head-to-head Played 7: Wins: Central Coast 3, Gold Coast 2, Draws: 2...

15 years ago

Thommo’s heartache

Melbourne Heart’s Matt Thompson says he’s moved on from the disappointment of being overlooked for the club captaincy. Melbourne Heart’s Matt Thompson says he’s moved on from the disappointment of being overlooked for the club captaincy. Thomson fancied his chances...

15 years ago

Double Dutch concern for Gold Coast

Gold Coast United are sweating on the availability of star Dutch pair Maceo Rigters and Paul Beekmans for Saturday afternoon’s preliminary final rematch against Central Coast. Gold Coast United are sweating on the availability of star Dutch pair Maceo Rigters...

15 years ago

War Horse – Erik Paartalu

At 25, Erik Paartalu may be the youngest ‘war horse’ featured this year, but any who have watched Brisbane play would agree that youngest member of the Roar leadership group has the on-field maturity and strength to equal the Hyundai...

15 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Heart v Perth Glory

With so many changes for both sides in the off-season, this looms as a hard match to read. Date: Sunday, October 16 Kick-off: 5.00pm AEDT Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Head-to-head Played: 3, Drawn 3 Previous encounter Perth Glory 1, Melbourne...

15 years ago

Preview: Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets

All distractions aside, the Jets face a huge task here. The only time they have won in the Kiwi capital is back in September 2007 and that was with a championship-winning squad. Date: Sunday, October 16 Kick-off: 2.30pm AEDT, 4.30pm...

15 years ago

Mariners won’t risk Wilkinson

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold is taking a no-risk approach with skipper Alex Wilkinson and ruled the central defender out of Saturday night’s Hyundai A-League match against Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford. Central Coast coach Graham Arnold...

15 years ago

Risks, Entertainment & Fear

One week into the Hyundai A-League and we have already seen what playing with fear can do to a team. Round 2 of the A-League is near, but one piece of ‘play- stuck in my mind from the A-League games...

15 years ago

Teams should go for Brisbane

Brisbane’s game is all about passing and movement but teams should be pushing forward to take the game to them and match them physically. Brisbane Roar-s game is built all around passing and moving, and rotating of places as well....