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16 years ago

Merrick backs sky-high Mitch

Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has given a remarkable endorsement to goalkeeper Mitch Langerak ahead of his home debut against Queensland this Sunday, saying the sky’s the limit for the 20-year-old stopper. Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has given a remarkable endorsement...
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16 years ago

Youth players kick off league of their own this weekend

Social commentators say Gen Y wants it all right now – so Football Federation Australia (FFA) has delivered them a league of their own. In what FFA CEO, Ben Buckley, described as a “very exciting” development for football, the new...
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16 years ago

Red letter day for football says FFA CEO

Wednesday’s historic win by Adelaide United Football Club over the Kashima Antlers of Japan is a red letter day for football in Australia according to Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley. Wednesday’s historic win by Adelaide United Football Club...
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16 years ago

More success for Reds

Urawa Reds booked their place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals after seeing off Kuwaiti side Al Qadisiya. Urawa Reds booked their place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals after seeing off Kuwaiti side Al Qadisiya. Takahito Soma opened the...
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16 years ago

Robbie turns week around

The changing fortunes of Adelaide United’s Robbie Cornthwaite highlight a week really is a long time in football. The changing fortunes of Adelaide United’s Robbie Cornthwaite highlight a week really is a long time in football. Last week, a deflection...
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16 years ago

Cornthwaite delivers for United

Adelaide United has qualified for an AFC Champions League semi-final by defeating the Kashima Antlers 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday. Adelaide United has qualified for an AFC Champions League semi-final by defeating the Kashima Antlers 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium...
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16 years ago

Fabiano ban reduced

Melbourne Victory striker Ney Fabiano has failed in his appeal against his nine-match suspension, but successfully got the penalty reduced. Melbourne Victory striker Ney Fabiano has failed in his appeal against his nine-match suspension, but successfully got the penalty reduced....
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16 years ago

Striker backs Zura

Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has thrown his support behind their marquee signing Ecuadorian international Edmundo Zura saying he has ‘all the attributes’ to be a success in the Hyundai A-League. Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has thrown his support behind their...
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16 years ago

Griffiths ready for milestone

As he approaches his 50th HAL game, Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths chats about his colourful career. As he approaches his 50th HAL game, Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths chats about his colourful career. As far as strikers go, Joel Griffiths fits...
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16 years ago

Glory taking a cautious approach

Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell has signalled he will be taking a cautious approach into Friday night’s clash with the Central Coast Mariners. Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell has signalled he will be taking a cautious approach into Friday night’s...
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16 years ago

Second Bite At The Cherry

Currently enjoying his best start to a season, Sydney FC’s STEVE CORICA says the squad is the strongest he’s ever seen at the club and another title could be on its way as a result. Currently enjoying his best start...
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16 years ago

Five Mad Minutes with….

Melbourne Victory’s Evan Berger has a quick chat with Australian Football Weekly AFW tackle Melbourne-s young midfielder Evan Berger on everything from lipstick to The Proclaimers and copping a spray from Muscat… and, of course, his favourite burger G-day Evan,...