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8 years ago

Chelsea edge Glory in star-studded friendly

Chelsea proved too strong for Perth Glory in their highly-anticipated showdown at Optus Stadium on Monday evening, running out 1-0 winners. Spanish forward Pedro clinched the first goal of the Maurizio Sarri era as the Italian took up his place...

8 years ago

Double signing boost for Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix have added two experienced Hyundai A-League players to their roster on Monday, announcing the signings of Mitch Nichols and David Williams. Nichols signs on with 219 Hyundai A-League appearances and 39 goals, while Williams has played 148 times...

8 years ago

Update: All the recent Hyundai A-League transfer news

There’s been plenty of transfer activity in the Hyundai A-League over the last seven days, with a host of clubs making some important signings ahead of the new Hyundai A-League season. PREVIEW: All you need to know ahead of Glory...

8 years ago

Preview: All you need to know ahead of Glory v Chelsea

Chelsea will play their first game under new boss Maurizio Sarri when they take on Hyundai A-League side Perth Glory tonight (Monday) as part of their whistle-stop tour to Australia. A crowd of around 60,000 fans is expected to watch...

8 years ago

No backward steps as Perth Glory plot ‘dream’ Chelsea upset

Tony Popovic’s “unique” will to win has Perth Glory primed to deliver a pre-season upset of Premier League giants Chelsea, according to veteran Brendon Santalab. Perth’s progress under Popovic will face heavy scrutiny from some of the world’s top talent in a...

8 years ago

GALLERY: Chelsea thrill the fans in open training session

Hundreds of fans braved the rain to watch Premier League side Chelsea train in an open session at the WACA Ground on Saturday. New coach Maurizio Sarri put the Blues through their paces ahead of Monday night’s highly-anticipated friendly against...

8 years ago

Opposites attract in Perth v Chelsea

A clash of styles could be on the cards when Chelsea take on Perth Glory at the new Optus Stadium on Monday night. Although there’ll be no competition points dished out, the result will certainly not be swept under the...

8 years ago

Aussie defender feeling right at home in Perth

Having left Perth for Croatia at the age of just six, Tomislav Mrcela could have been forgiven for finding the transition back to life in his home town a little tricky. And the fact that he was carrying a minor...

8 years ago

German recruit sets lofty goals for Adelaide United

After more than a decade playing in Germany with Eintracht Braunschweig, new Adelaide United midfielder Mirko Boland has set about winning trophies with his new club. Boland, 31, spent the last nine-and-a-half years with German side Eintracht Braunschweig, accumulating 307 appearances....

8 years ago

Signing news: Reds secure German midfielder

Adelaide United have confirmed the signing of German midfielder Mirko Boland on a two-year deal on Saturday. The 31-year-old joins the Reds after spending the last nine-and-a-half years with German side Eintracht Braunschweig. READ: Cahill rules out Hyundai A-League return LIFE AFTER ARNIE: Inside...

8 years ago

Former stars convinced German defender to join Victory

Conversations with two former Melbourne Victory players helped Georg Niedermeier decide that the Hyundai A-League club was the right move for him. The German centre-back was unveiled as Kevin Muscat’s first international signing of the off-season on Thursday. READ: Victory secure...

8 years ago

Joyce sets his aims for City’s India tour

Melbourne City boss Warren Joyce says he will look to test his side’s boundaries during their nine-day trip to India to take on Kerala Blaster and Girona FC. City will use the trip to ramp up their preparations for the...