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‘Grateful’ Young living his dream after rubbing shoulders with Rooney
Jamie Young had effectively retired from professional football when Brisbane Roar handed him a “lifeline” route back into the game that had long been his life. The goalkeeper, then 30, was without a club halfway through 2014 and preparing to commit...
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The stats behind Caltex Socceroos call-ups for Goodwin, Petratos
While the Hyundai A-League pauses for the international break, four local stars will be furthering their ambitions as train-on members of Graham Arnold’s Caltex Socceroos squad. Thomas Deng, Craig Goodwin, Rhyan Grant and Dimitri Petratos have all been afforded chances...
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Extra Time: ‘I’m not on the pitch to score’, says City top scorer De Laet
Swarmed by his awe-stricken team-mates after thumping home Melbourne City’s opener on Friday night, Ritchie De Laet allowed himself a brief moment of shallow indulgence. But with just nine minutes on the clock, the experienced Belgian knew his job was...
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‘I haven’t felt better to be honest’: Koutroumbis back in training with renewed lease for life
Six weeks ago, Johnny Koutroumbis received the news no one should ever have to hear. Yet today it was business as usual for the 20-year-old Newcastle Jets defender, who resumed full training after having surgery to remove a tumour on...
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‘Chills on my spine’: Maclaren reveals goosebumps over Suncorp Stadium return
Jamie Maclaren admits his return to Suncorp Stadium has given him goosebumps. The 25-year-old is preparing to don the Caltex Socceroos jersey at his former hunting ground against Korea Republic this Saturday evening. That will see him return to a...
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How to watch Hyundai A-League Round 5
A Big Blue laced with thoughts of revenge serves as the centrepiece of the Hyundai A-League Round 5, surrounded by four intriguing fixtures of high importance. The international break means competition will resume on Friday, November 23 – and here’s...
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‘There’s always something new to achieve’: Ryan reflects on meteoric rise
Taking to the field in a baggy, oversized kit and gloves that looked probably a few sizes too big – the teenage Mathew Ryan was an unforgettable sight on his Hyundai A-League debut. Little did Ryan know that August match...
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Ziegler and Bridge step up fitness for Wanderers ahead of Round 5
Patrick Ziegler and Mark Bridge are among four Western Sydney Wanderers stepping up their match fitness ahead of Round 5 of the Hyundai A-League. Both Ziegler and Kosta Grozos have been sidelined for six weeks due to respective knee injuries but have been...
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Grant reflects on 150 Hyundai A-League appearances for Sydney FC
From high-fiving a remonstrating Shinji Ono to earning a call-up to the Caltex Socceroos, Rhyan Grant reflects on his 150 Hyundai A-League appearances for Sydney FC. 150 games in the Hyundai A-League, that’s quite and achievement, you must be pleased? Yeah I’m very pleased...
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Niedermeier delivers assessment of Victory defensive partner Deng
Experienced Melbourne Victory recruit Georg Niedermeier has tipped Thomas Deng to enjoy a bright future with club and country while providing some sage advice for his defensive ally. Niedermeier, 32, and youngster Deng have formed a strong connection at centre-back...
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