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Stats Preview: Victory seeking a historic century in the Melbourne Derby
The numbers tell some fascinating stories ahead of the Hyundai A-League’s 2018/19 return. A new Hyundai A-League milestone could be set in the Melbourne derby when the competition launches this weekend. Meanwhile, Mike Mulvey faces a tough assignment when he returns to...
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‘We’ll throw everything at them’: Phoenix flyer Williams issues goal threat
Wellington Phoenix will be the entertainers of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season if winger David Williams’ warning of an all-out hunt for goals comes to fruition. The twice-capped Australia international has returned to the local scene after a prolific spell in Hungary...
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Castro to share the load as ‘proud’ new Perth Glory captain
Diego Castro expects to “grow and develop” as a leader at Perth Glory after Tony Popovic entrusted him with the captaincy for the new Hyundai A-League season. The vastly experienced ex-Getafe winger will wear the armband on a permanent basis...
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‘They celebrate like it’s a Grand Final’: Victory star’s cheeky City jibe in Melbourne Derby build-up
Gun goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas aimed a subtle dig at rivals Melbourne City by suggesting Melbourne Victory have bigger fish to fry ahead of a blockbuster season-opening derby. The two title hopefuls commence their Hyundai A-League campaigns at what is expected...
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Weekly transfer update: Baccus switches jerseys and Phoenix snap up four
We’re just a few sleeps away from the start of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, with excitement building for the new campaign. And there’s been no slowing down in the transfer activity with five players signed over the past week....
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‘There was no sleep, no food. They obliterated us’: Taylor reveals Phoenix boot camp
Steven Taylor has described the military-style boot camp the Wellington Phoenix squad were put through in the build-up for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season. The former EPL star said the camp – where they went 24 hours without food or...
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Phoenix sign two more ahead of Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season
Wellington Phoenix have signed a talented New Zealand teenager and experienced defender from the Victorian NPL ahead of the upcoming Hyundai A-League season. Scottish-born midfielder Callan Elliot and well-regarded full-back Reuben Way have both inked one-year deals with the club and...
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Update on Hyundai A-League expansion
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has provided an update on the expansion process for the Hyundai A-League after a meeting of the FFA Board in Sydney on Tuesday. After reviewing the eight bids, it was decided FFA will undertake further due...
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Five players who became Melbourne derby heroes
The Melbourne derby headlines the return of the Hyundai A-League this weekend. It’s an opportunity for several league newcomers – including Melbourne Victory stars Keisuke Honda and Ola Toivonen – to become instant heroes for their side, and throw down...
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Jets defender Koutroumbis sidelined after cancer diagnosis
The Newcastle Jets have confirmed that young defender Johnny Koutroumbis will be sidelined indefinitely after he was diagnosed with stage one thyroid cancer. The 20-year-old will put his football career on hold to deal with the illness, undergoing surgery in...
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