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Elrich Feels As Good As Knee

Elrich Feels As Good As Knee

EXCLUSIVE: Ahmad Elrich never doubted he would win another fight against serious knee injury and is now all systems go for the Asian Champions League. 6 Mar 2009
Jets Turn From Boys To Men

Jets Turn From Boys To Men

EXCLUSIVE: Ang Costanzo's first outing for Newcastle Jets has convinced Gary Van Egmond he now has the men to tackle Asia rather than a collection of kids.
4 Mar 2009
Rizzo Fighting For His Future

Rizzo Fighting For His Future

CENTRAL Coast Mariners recruit Nicky Rizzo knows he will be playing for his A-League future when the Asian Champions League campaign begins against the Pohang Steelers. 2 Mar 2009
Chinese ACL Taster For Mariners

Chinese ACL Taster For Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners will accelerate preparations for their maiden AFC Champions League tilt next week with a two-match tour of China.
19 Feb 2009
Kwasnik Confident Of Asian Lift

Kwasnik Confident Of Asian Lift

TICKETS for Central Coast Mariners' Asian adventure go on sale tomorrow and Adam Kwasnik is confident the new challenge won't be hampered by recent past failures. 19 Feb 2009
Jets On The Recovery Road

Jets On The Recovery Road

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets CEO John Tsatsimas is sure the club is on the road to recovery for its Asian Champions League campaign. 18 Feb 2009
Joel Set To Debut Against The Jets

Joel Set To Debut Against The Jets

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Griffiths is set to make his debut for Beijing Guoan against his old club Newcastle Jets in the Asian Champions League next month, thanks to a loophole in his contract. 18 Feb 2009
Jets Snap Up Local Boys

Jets Snap Up Local Boys

A TRIO of Novocastrians has been added to Newcastle Jets' squad for the forthcoming Asian Champions League campaign.
10 Feb 2009
Punters Don't Fancy Oz

Punters Don't Fancy Oz

AUSTRALIAN punters see Japan as favourites to pick up three World Cup qualification points next week and nor are they backing their own country to land the 2018 tournament. 5 Feb 2009
Huke To Aid Mariners In Asia

Huke To Aid Mariners In Asia

SHANE Huke has swapped England's fourth tier for the glamour of the Asian Champions League after agreeing terms with Central Coast Mariners today. 2 Feb 2009
Branko Backs Coast In Asia

Branko Backs Coast In Asia

EXCLUSIVE: Former Sydney FC coach Branko Culina says Central Coast's ability to play on the counter gives them an advantage in Asia – but he reckons Newcastle have to tweak their game plan. 9 Jan 2009
Griff: Take Us For Granted

Griff: Take Us For Granted

EXCLUSIVE: Joel Griffiths hopes Newcastle's Asian Champions League group opponents take one look at the A-League ladder and assume easy points in the bag. 8 Jan 2009
Jets Chase Six New ACL Faces

Jets Chase Six New ACL Faces

GARY van Egmond is hoping to add as many as six new faces to his squad by the time Newcastle Jets begin their Asian Champions League quest in March. 8 Jan 2009
Aussies Dodge The Big Guns

Aussies Dodge The Big Guns

NEWCASTLE and Central Coast have been handed favourable groups after the draw for the group stage of the Asian Champions League took place in Dubai on Tuesday. 7 Jan 2009
McKinna Greedy For Extra ACL

McKinna Greedy For Extra ACL

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna has yet to enjoy his first taste of action in the Asian Champions League and yet he's already demanding a second helping. 6 Jan 2009
Bando Strike Secures Cup for Gamba

Bando Strike Secures Cup for Gamba

Ryuji Bando scored late in extra-time as Asian champions Gamba Osaka secured their place in the Asian Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Kashiwa Reysol in the Emperor's Cup final today. 2 Jan 2009
A-League's United ACL Assault

A-League's United ACL Assault

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle Jets and Central Coast will benefit from unprecedented A-League backing when they take on Asia's best in the revamped 2009 Asian Champions League. 10 Dec 2008
AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

AFC Stand By Champions League Changes

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam addressed concerns surrounding the playing of the Asian Champions League final in a single venue from 2009 by stressing the regional body would review the situation after two years. 27 Nov 2008
Ross Smells Gamba Blood

Ross Smells Gamba Blood

EXCLUSIVE: Former Reds skipper Ross Aloisi senses Gamba Osaka are already celebrating Champions League success and says Adelaide can take advantage of the premature euphoria. 12 Nov 2008
Valkanis Set For His Century

Valkanis Set For His Century

MICHAEL Valkanis is poised to make his 100th appearance for Adelaide United tonight and admits his timing couldn't be better. 12 Nov 2008
Viddy Calls For Day Off

Viddy Calls For Day Off

AURELIO Vidmar has taken a leaf out of Bob Hawke's book and urged bosses to give their workers a day off to recover from a major sporting event. 8 Nov 2008