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7 years ago

Pre-season wrap: Fowler gives Roar of approval, new Mariner Majok makes his mark

Two more Hyundai A-League sides got their 2019/20 pre-season campaigns underway this weekend with both Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners celebrating strong wins. New head coach Robbie Fowler has given his Brisbane side the thumbs up after their first...

7 years ago

Bielsa names Leeds squad for Australia tour

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has named a 16-player squad for the Whites’ Australian tour. The English Championship side will renew an old rivalry with Manchester United in Perth on Wednesday 17 July before travelling East to face Hyundai...

7 years ago

Man United boss Solskjaer praises resilient Perth Glory

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Tony Popovic’s Perth Glory side made life difficult for Manchester United at Optus Stadium. The Hyundai A-League Premiers worked tirelessly to stay on level terms for more than an hour before England international Marcus Rashford broke...

7 years ago

‘Finally achieving a dream’ – Man United and Perth Glory fans and players react to unique night of football

It was a momentous occasion at Optus Stadium as Hyundai A-League Premiers Perth Glory welcomed Premier League giants Manchester United to Western Australia. And when one of the biggest football clubs in the world come to town, social media goes...

7 years ago

Melbourne Knights Ultimate Guide: NPL powerhouse out to stun FFA Cup holders Adelaide United

The title defence of two-time FFA Cup winners Adelaide United will be given a stern examination by NPL Victoria club Melbourne Knights. While Adelaide are becoming specialists of the FFA Cup in the competition’s fledgling years, the Reds will be...

7 years ago

Mata hails ‘incredible’ occasion as Man United edge Perth Glory

Juan Mata hailed the ‘incredible’ occasion at Optus Stadium as Manchester United edged Perth Glory 2-0. With the game locked at 0-0 for more than an hour, England international striker Marcus Rashford broke through on 65 minutes and James Garner added...

7 years ago

Rashford breaks Perth resistance as Man United beat Perth Glory

Marcus Rashford broke Perth Glory’s resolve as Manchester United ran out 2-0 winners in a competitive encounter against Perth Glory. United were held by a disciplined Glory outfit during the first 45 minutes at Optus Stadium where Perth goalkeeper Liam Reddy...

7 years ago

Glory defender Lowry planning sneak attack on Man United

Self-confessed Manchester United fan and Perth Glory defender Shane Lowry is plotting a raid on the Premier League giants – in more ways than one. The 30-year-old believes Glory have what it takes to upset the 20-time champions of English...

7 years ago

Around the Grounds: Kilkenny eyes another famous day against Manchester United

Perth Glory star Neil Kilkenny knows what it takes to topple Premier League giants Manchester United. Kilkenny, 33, played his part in one of the biggest FA Cup shocks of the last decade when Leeds United beat their old rivals...

7 years ago

Verbeek wants the ball to be Adelaide’s ‘best friend’, says Boland

Gertjan Verbeek is starting to plant the seeds of his footballing philosophy at Adelaide United, and Mirko Boland can’t wait until the Dutchman’s plan comes into fruition. Verbeek has promised attacking football in the mould of two of Europe’s most...

7 years ago

Melbourne City unveil 2019/20 kits

Melbourne City and PUMA have revealed their new 2019/20 Hyundai A-League home and away kits. Unveiled on social media following a video shoot at AAMI Park featuring Scott Jamieson and Jamie Maclaren, the new kits are the first designs of...

7 years ago

Life after Krishna a whole new Ball game for Phoenix

It was always going to be a thankless task, but it looks like Wellington Phoenix have been on the ball in finding a replacement for Roy Krishna. The New Zealanders have been hit hard by the headline exit of ex-Fijian...