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7 years ago

De Jong looks back on ‘weird’ goal as Sydney prepare for Big Blue

When Siem De Jong beat Jamie Young at the near post in Sydney FC’s 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar last Friday night, most fans were of the opinion that it was one of the classiest strikes this season. Ask the...

7 years ago

Broxham forging memories for a lifetime on and off the pitch

The Big Blue may just be the most intense rivalry in the Hyundai A-League but it’s nothing compared to life off the pitch for Melbourne Victory veteran Leigh Broxham. As Broxham prepares to face Sydney FC in the final edition...

7 years ago

‘Unfortunate’ Berenguer ready to kick-on as Joyce praises City mentality

Melbourne City import Florin Berenguer is capable of reaching a new level in the Hyundai A-League according to manager Warren Joyce. The Frenchman, who joined City in the winter, has endured a frustrating campaign with injury restricting him to 17...

7 years ago

City’s second-half blitz a reminder of their threat come the finals

They’ll have tougher tests between now and the end of the regular season but Melbourne City’s crushing 4-1 win over Brisbane Roar is a stark reminder of their potential. Under serious pressure after an inconsistent last couple of months –...

7 years ago

Stunning goals spur City to crucial win over Brisbane

Cracking second-half goals from Shayon Harrison, Ritchie De Laet and Riley McGree has fired Melbourne City to a vital 4-1 win over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on Friday night. Scores were locked at 1-1 just before the hour mark...

7 years ago

Signing news: Sail set for ‘big role’ following Phoenix extension

Kiwi goalkeeper Oliver Sail has signed a two-year contract extension with Wellington Phoenix. Sail, 23, joined Wellington’s reserve team back in September 2014 before signing his maiden senior deal in March 2017. Since then, the Auckland-born gloveman has featured seven...

7 years ago

‘The craziest I’ve ever felt’: O’Neill, Grant and Brown discuss the Big Blue

Few sporting rivalries in Australia make sparks fly like the Hyundai A-League’s Big Blue between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Since their inaugural clash in 2005, the contest between Sydney and Victory has consistently set the standard for drama and intensity...

7 years ago

Roy joy for Jets as O’Donovan looks to future

Newcastle Jets fans can head into the weekend’s fixtures buoyed by the news that hotshot Roy O’Donovan is keen to extend his stay in the Hunter Valley.   Top scorer for the Jets in what has been a largely disappointing...

7 years ago

Signing news: Speedster commits to Adelaide

Nikola Mileusnic has signed a two-year contract extension with Adelaide United, the club confirmed today. The Adelaide-born attacker, 25, has pledged his future to the Reds until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2020/21 campaign. Having initially struggled to nail...

7 years ago

Big Blue: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory, by the numbers

With anticipation rising ahead of the weekend’s third clash of the season between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, www.a-league.com.au has teamed up with Opta to bring you the Big Blue stats that matter.  Read on to see who has faced...

7 years ago

Niedermeier targets big finish after nightmare run

Melbourne Victory defender Georg Niedermeier is desperate to make up for lost time this season – continuing with Saturday evening’s Big Blue against Sydney FC (kick off 7.50pm AEDT). The former Bayern Munich youth has been plagued by injury misfortune...

7 years ago

Ninkovic ‘survived two wars’: From battle-scarred Serbia to Hyundai A-League great

When you have lived through two bitter civil wars in your teens, the small matter of a Big Blue derby is unlikely to faze you very much. For Sydney FC midfielder Milos Ninkovic, born in Belgrade in 1984, a few...