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15 years ago

Ange full of praise for Ryan

Ange Postecoglou says 19-year-old Central Coast goalkeeper Matt Ryan is an outstanding talent with the world at his feet, but his own coach wants him to forget everything he’s achieved and strive to maintain his dizzying rate of improvement. Ange...
15 years ago

The A-League needs more than celebrity

Football returned to Melbourne on Saturday night. And so did the crowds. A few days after the big game the question is, will they be back? Football returned to Melbourne on Saturday night. And so did the crowds. A few...
15 years ago

Glory see off Adelaide

A second-half goal from Irish import Billy Mehmet has helped Perth Glory open their Hyundai A-League season with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide United at nib Stadium on Sunday evening. A second-half goal from Irish import Billy Mehmet has helped...
15 years ago

Brown brilliance snatches draw

An 88th-minute wonder-strike from Olyroo James Brown has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Gold Coast United in their season opener against Wellington Phoenix at Skilled Park on Sunday. An 88th-minute wonder-strike from Olyroo James Brown has salvaged a 1-1 draw...
15 years ago

Fans in Vans: Roar v Mariners, October 8

One game down, four to go for the Fans in Vans crew after last night’s Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners clash at Suncorp Stadium. One game down, four to go for the Fans in Vans crew after last night-s...
15 years ago

Arnold: Roar still the best

Forget what you heard, Brisbane are still the team to beat in the Hyundai A-League – at least acording to vanquished Central Coast coach Graham Arnold. Forget what you heard, Brisbane are still the team to beat in the Hyundai...
15 years ago

Police praise fans

Senior ploice in Victoria have praised the behaviour of fans at last night’s Hyundai A-League game between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium. Senior ploice in Victoria have praised the behaviour of fans at last night’s Hyundai A-League...
15 years ago

Emerton looks at positives

A crestfallen Brett Emerton feels he let the side down, but saw enough in Saturday night’s battle with championship favourites Melbourne Victory to be convinced that Sydney FC will be right up there as well come finals time. A crestfallen...
15 years ago

JVS: We deserved more

Dejected Melbourne Heart coach John van’t Schip believes his side deserved better after Saturday evening’s last gasp 3-2 loss to the Jets in Newcastle. Dejected Melbourne Heart coach John van’t Schip believes his side deserved better after Saturday evening’s last...
15 years ago

Deans praises Jets’ character

Caretaker Jets coach Craig Deans has underlined his team’s character to put a week of off-field drama behind them and come up with a thrilling 3-2 win over the Melbourne Heart on Saturday afternoon. Caretaker Jets coach Craig Deans has...
15 years ago

Covic right at home

Ante Covic has been a Melbourne Victory player for less than a week, but already he’s stamped himself as a fan favourite with a man-of-the-match performance on debut against Sydney FC. Ante Covic has been a Melbourne Victory player for...
15 years ago

Roar win GF replay

Six months after their epic 2010-11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final win, Brisbane Roar repeated the dose over the Central Coast Mariners with a 1-0 victory at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Six months after their epic 2010-11 Hyundai A-League Grand...