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8 years ago

Hyundai Ins and Outs: Round 7

Hyundai A-League Champions Melbourne Victory have been boosted by the return of both Georg Neidermeier and James Troisi ahead of Saturday evening’s clash with original rivals Adelaide United. German centre-back Neidermeier has recovered from concussion while attacker Troisi is over...

8 years ago

Krishna becomes NZ citizen giving Phoenix another import slot

Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna has gained New Zealand citizenship in a move that will give club coach Mark Rudan more flexibility with his squad. The Fiji-born striker became a New Zealand citizen at a Wellington ceremony on Thursday, 10...

8 years ago

Phoenix sign former Wanderers keeper Covic for Sydney FC clash

Wellington Phoenix have signed ex-Caltex Socceroos and Western Sydney Wanderers gloveman Ante Covic on a short-term injury replacement deal. Phoenix confirmed the signing on Friday, with the 43-year-old set to be drafted straight into the squad for Saturday’s clash with...

8 years ago

Stats Preview: The key to a City win and why Victory, Glory will be confident

Confused by Melbourne City’s form in the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season? It appears there is a simple formula that determines if City will win or not in the current campaign. And history also suggests that both Melbourne Victory and Perth...

8 years ago

Extra Time: Why Grand Final glory isn’t enough for Victory perfectionist Troisi

James Troisi’s candid assessment of last season perhaps offers a window into why Melbourne Victory are the most successful club in the Hyundai A-League. Kevin Muscat’s men defied history to win the Grand Final from fourth, a triumph of character...

8 years ago

The noble reason behind the Jets players shaving their heads

If you tuned in to Newcastle Jets’ Hyundai A-League clash with Melbourne City last weekend, you would have noticed a host of Jets players with freshly cropped haircuts. But it was not a result of a lost bet or a punishment...

8 years ago

Adelaide striker Diawara undergoes operation on troublesome knee

Sidelined striker Baba Diawara has undergone an arthroscopy as Adelaide United seek to discover the true extent of his knee injury. Diawara, 30, has featured for just 21 minutes this term, appearing briefly off the bench in the Round 2 draw...

8 years ago

Melbourne City dominant on Y-League’s big derby weekend

Sydney FC suffered their first loss of the Y-League season in Round 4 and it came at the hands of their closest rivals. Western Sydney Wanderers were joined in toasting derby success by Melbourne City, who issued an ominous warning in...

8 years ago

Thomas’ brilliant Victory training tale highlights Honda’s outstanding attitude

Gun goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has revealed exactly how Keisuke Honda’s supreme professionalism is fuelling Melbourne Victory’s red-hot start to the season. Star marquee Honda is loving life in the Hyundai A-League, scoring four times in six starts and delivering a...

8 years ago

‘I just needed to clear my head’: The European holiday which convinced Halloran to make Hyundai A-League return

It took a short holiday in Europe for Ben Halloran to realise he wanted to resurrect his career in the Hyundai A-League with Adelaide United. After cutting ties with Japanese outfit V-Varen Nagasaki midway through 2018, Halloran was without a...

8 years ago

Match preview: Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar

A spot in the top six is up for grabs on Sunday as Newcastle Jets host Brisbane Roar in the final game of Round 7. Both sides head into the clash at McDonald Jones Stadium on the back of disappointing...

8 years ago

Match preview: Perth Glory v Melbourne City

Perth Glory will have a point to prove against Melbourne City after their previously serene progress at the top of the ladder hit a slight hitch last weekend. Tony Popovic’s men were forced to come from behind to eke out...