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7 years ago

‘I was surprised how good he really was’: Graham Arnold runs the rule over NAB Young Footballer of the Year nominees

We are just days away from finding out the winner of this year’s NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award, with six sensational youngsters in contention. Chris Ikonomidis (Perth Glory), Sarpeet Singh (Wellington Phoenix), Lachlan Wales (Melbourne City, Thomas Deng...

7 years ago

Joyce gone: Englishman parts ways with Melbourne City

Melbourne City have parted ways with coach Warren Joyce after declining the option to re-sign the Englishman beyond the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season. Joyce, who joined City at the start of the 2017/18 campaign, has come to the end of...

7 years ago

Sydney FC’s ACL hopes dashed after loss to Ulsan in Korea

Sydney FC’s hopes of progression to the knockout phase of the 2019 AFC Champions League are over after a 1-0 loss to Ulsan Hyundai in Korea on Tuesday night. The Sky Blues had a number of chances to get something...

7 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from the Elimination Finals

There was no shortage of class on show during the Hyundai A-League Elimination Finals. With desperation defending of the highest order on show in Adelaide and a masterclass of finishing exhibited in Melbourne, there were plenty of strong performances across...

7 years ago

Ikonomidis: ‘There’s only one thing missing’

Perth Glory’s surge to the Hyundai A-League Premiership has come as no surprise to winger Chris Ikonomidis, who insists the club’s preparation for battle is second-to-none as they look forward to Friday’s Semi-Final clash with Adelaide United. Ikonomidis, who turned...

7 years ago

Signing news: Western United snap up Turkey international

Western United have announced the signing of Turkey international and former Adelaide United central defender Ersan Gulum as they continue to build towards their debut Hyundai A-League season, which kicks off in October 2019. Born in Melbourne, Gulum began his career with Hume...

7 years ago

Semi-Final preview: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory

For the second time in 12 months, Sydney FC will host Melbourne Victory for a spot in the Hyundai A-League Grand Final. And if history is anything to go by, Sunday night’s Big Blue Semi-Final at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (kicking...

7 years ago

Stats review: Victory change approach to punish Phoenix

The Hyundai A-League Finals Series couldn’t have started any better with two superb games that saw Melbourne Victory continue their dominance at home, while Adelaide United snapped a hoodoo at just the right time. It was Victory superstars imports Ola...

7 years ago

How to watch Hyundai A-League Semi-Finals

And then there were four. We have reached the semi-final stage of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, and the equation is quite simple. Win and move on to the Grand Final showpiece; lose and it’s time to pack away the boots...

7 years ago

Adelaide hero Halloran eyes double delight

Adelaide United’s Elimination Final hero Ben Halloran says his last-gasp match-winner against Melbourne City on Sunday evening was the best moment of his football career. Now he has his eyes on a dramatic double.  Halloran latched onto a perceptive pass...

7 years ago

ACL Preview: Contrasting approaches for Sydney and Victory before Big Blue showdown

This could be the toughest week of the season for both Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. The two rivals meet in an epic Big Blue Semi-Final on Sunday but must first navigate intimidating ventures to South Korea in the 2019...

7 years ago

The euphoria of finals football: Elimination Final drama sparks social media fever

The Hyundai A-League Finals Series began with two gripping Elimination Finals over the weekend that provided plenty of entertainment and late drama. Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United were the two teams that remain alive after contrasting wins over Wellington Phoenix...