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7 years ago

Technical Director Fiard completes Melbourne City’s new-look coaching team

Melbourne City finally have their new-look coaching team in place after the appointment of Technical Director Alain Fiard. City replaced the out-going Warren Joyce with new head coach Erick Mombaerts for the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League season. Feature image courtesy of Melbourne...

7 years ago

Verbeek searching for cover ahead of Goodwin’s imminent departure

Adelaide United head coach Gertjan Verbeek is planning for life after Craig Goodwin after the Caltex Socceroos star missed Tuesday’s night friendly against MetroStars. Verbeek admits he is on the lookout to strengthen the Reds’ ranks with the 27-year-old playmaker set to...

7 years ago

Hyundai A-League stars in the FaceApp old age filter

Ever wondered what some of your favourite Hyundai A-League stars may look like in about 50 years or so? Well, we got a bit of a glance into the future thanks to FaceApp’s old age feature. AROUND THE GROUNDS: Verbeek...

7 years ago

Pogba’s jersey caps ‘surreal’ Man United experience for Glory defender Tratt

A boyhood Manchester United fan, Saturday night’s clash against the Red Devils was the stuff of dreams for new Perth Glory recruit Jacob Tratt. The 24-year-old defender swapped champions Sydney FC for premiers Perth in the off-season and within two...

7 years ago

Around the grounds: Verbeek’s Reds reign begins with a win

Goals from trialist Roland Alberg, George Blackwood and Kusini Yengi have seen Adelaide United hand new coach Gertjan Verbeek a win in his first game in charge on Tuesday night. The Reds prevailed 3-1 against local NPL outfit MetroStars at...

7 years ago

From the terraces to the turf, Western Sydney Wanderer Baccus cannot wait to come home

In their seven seasons in the Hyundai A-League, Western Sydney Wanderers have certainly lived up to their name and Keanu Baccus knows it better than most. For the past three campaigns, the tireless midfielder has been covering every blade of...

7 years ago

Former Dutch international Sibon joins Adelaide United’s coaching staff

An ex-Netherlands international and former Melbourne Heart striker Gerald Sibon has joined Adelaide United’s coaching staff. Sibon has joined the Reds as a Performance Coach and will work closely with boss Gertjan Verbeek and assistant Carl Veart. Part of Sibon’s role...

7 years ago

‘Amazing, state of the art’ pitch prepared for Western Sydney’s Wanderland return

Western Sydney Wanderers and Leeds United can expect an ‘amazing, state of the art’ pitch — and an atmosphere to match it — at Wanderland, according to a Bankwest Stadium groundskeeper. Assistant curator Joel Toogood explained that the technology involved...

7 years ago

Around the Grounds: Zullo insists ex-Western Sydney Wanderer Baumjohann can ‘go to an even better level’ with Sydney FC

Michael Zullo has stoked the fires of the Sydney derby by insisting ex-Western Sydney Wanderer Alexander Baumjohann can be an even better player in a Sky Blue jersey. Baumjohann, who scored three goals in 20 Hyundai A-League appearances in red...

7 years ago

Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers v Leeds United

Western Sydney Wanderers will make their long-awaited return to their spiritual home at Parramatta, with proud English club Leeds United the opponents on an historic night in Sydney’s west. After three seasons without a regular home ground, the Wanderers will...

7 years ago

Western United FC hold their first training session

On a historic day for new Hyundai A-League club Western United FC, preparations for the 2019/20 Season have begun with the club holding their first training session on Monday. Under the watchful eye of inaugural coach Mark Rudan, the squad...

7 years ago

E-League aces to fly the flag for Australia at FIFA eWorld Cup

Two of the E-League’s finest will be representing Australia in the FIFA eWorld Cup at London’s O2 Arena. Thirty-two of the planet’s best FIFA19 gamers – 16 on Xbox, 16 on Playstation – will go head-to-head in the finals of the...