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16 years ago

Sydney FC versus the rest?

A straw poll of leading Hyundai A-League coaches and players suggests Sydney FC is the team to beat in 2008/9. Sydney FC will play in the 2008/9 Hyundai A-League grand final but it’s take your pick as to their opponent....

16 years ago

Football is Back

The wait is over and football is back with the Hyundai A-League season set to start this weekend. The wait is over and football is back with the Hyundai A-League season set to start this weekend. “It seems like a...

16 years ago

Mariners stars close to return

Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will be hoping for some good news when his team ramps up preparations for Friday night’s Hyundai A-League blockbuster against Newcastle. Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will be hoping for some good news...

16 years ago

Season 2008/09 Club Previews

Dave Cooper previews Adelaide and Central Coast’s season ahead. Adelaide United Last season proved disappointing for Adelaide United, as they finished out of the finals after winning the 2007 Pre-Season Cup. Injuries to key players Michael Valkanis, Bruce Djite and...

16 years ago

Reinaldo ready to re-claim Roar spot

Brazilian striker Reinaldo is determined to work his way back into the Queensland Roar starting line-up before the start of the Hyundai A-League season. Brazilian striker Reinaldo is determined to work his way back into the Queensland Roar starting line-up...

16 years ago

Younis takes A-League leap in his stride

Adelaide United recruit Robert Younis is flattered by those who compare him to John Aloisi and Mark Viduka but admits he’s got a long way to go before he’s in the same league as that duo. Adelaide United recruit Robert...

16 years ago

Phoenix upbeat after Cup loss

Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert was philosophical following defeat at the hands of Melbourne Victory in the Hyundai A-League Pre-Season Cup final on Wednesday. Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert was philosophical following defeat at the hands of Melbourne Victory in...

16 years ago

Victory defence the difference

Melbourne’s new defensive set-up has been hailed as one of the key reasons behind the club’s Pre-Season Cup success after Victory eclipsed Wellington in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night. Melbourne’s new defensive set-up has been hailed as one of...

16 years ago

Victory claim Pre-Season Cup

Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos has put in an heroic turn, saving Karl Dodd’s penalty to give the Victory a thrilling victory over the Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League Pre-Season Cup final. Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos has put...

16 years ago

Pre-Season Cup Final Preview

All the information you need to know for the 2008 Pre-Season Cup final Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory Wednesday 6 August 2008 Kick-Off 7:30pm NZST (5:30pm AEST, 5:00pm ACST, 3.30pm AWST) Westpac Stadium, Wellington Referee: Peter O-Leary Assistant Referees: Brent...

16 years ago

Mariners suffer another injury blow

Key midfielder Andre Gumprecht is the latest in a string of worrying injuries for the Central Coast Mariners. Key midfielder Andre Gumprecht is the latest in a string of worrying injuries for the Central Coast Mariners. Gumprecht looks set to...

16 years ago

Smeltz excited about Cup final

The Wellington Phoenix are approaching their Pre-Season Cup final with Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night full of confidence. The Wellington Phoenix are approaching their Pre-Season Cup final with Melbourne Victory on Wednesday night full of confidence. Given that they reached...