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Merrick Down But Not Out

Merrick Down But Not Out

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick is adamant that his side's Asian Champions League hopes are not in tatters despite a horrendous start to their third tilt in the competition. 3 Mar 2011
A Champion Incentive To Stay

A Champion Incentive To Stay

GOLD Coast United believe securing Asian Champions League football could be the key to prevent Shane Smeltz heading west to join Perth Glory. 3 Mar 2011
Football Fans Get Their Vote

Football Fans Get Their Vote

FOOTY Fans Downunder (FFDU) have confirmed that voting will open shortly on their first Football Supporters Awards. 1 Mar 2011
Rojas Set To Leave Phoenix

Rojas Set To Leave Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix have today announced teenage whizz-kid Marco Rojas will officially be leaving the club in favour of a switch to join Melbourne Victory. 27 Feb 2011
Glory Requires Assistance - Sage

Glory Requires Assistance - Sage

GLORY owner Tony Sage has spoken about the independent review into his club for the first time, revealing the West Australian outfit's future is in a precarious position and needs outside assistance. 26 Feb 2011
Belief Is Back At GCU - Rees

Belief Is Back At GCU - Rees

KRISTIAN Rees says the belief is back at Gold Coast after casting aside a horror fortnight prior to the finals, declaring confidence is high ahead of Sunday's Elimination Final at Adelaide United. 26 Feb 2011
Corica To Assist In ACL Challenge

Corica To Assist In ACL Challenge

SYDNEY FC legend Steve Corica will join Vitezslav Lavicka and Michal Zach as an assistant coach for the Sky Blues upcoming 2011 AFC Champions League campaign, the club announced on Friday. 26 Feb 2011
Podcast: Battling The Anti-Football Media

Podcast: Battling The Anti-Football Media

IN the wake of the Herald Sun's football fan character assassination, an extended FourFourTwo Insider podcast crew hits back. 25 Feb 2011
Lavicka Signs New Sydney Deal

Lavicka Signs New Sydney Deal

SYDNEY FC vice-chairman Scott Barlow has announced A-League championship winning coach Vitezslav Lavicka will lead the Sky Blues through the 2011/2012 season after re-signing with the club. 25 Feb 2011
Now Jets Want Smeltz

Now Jets Want Smeltz

FRESH from securing Jason Culina's services for next season, Newcastle Jets admit that the Socceroo's former Gold Coast United teammate Shane Smeltz is also on their wanted list. 24 Feb 2011
Kwasnik: Mission Is Possible

Kwasnik: Mission Is Possible

CENTRAL Coast Mariners striker Adam Kwasnik says the club's previous overturning of a two-goal finals deficit is proof the task against Brisbane Roar this weekend is not mission impossible. 24 Feb 2011
Perth Legend Takes Aim

Perth Legend Takes Aim

PERTH Glory legend Bobby Despotovski has launched a blistering attack over the state of his beloved club and accused people of "taking the piss" out of owner Tony Sage. 24 Feb 2011
McLaren's FFA Fury Warning

McLaren's FFA Fury Warning

SCOTLAND-bound North Queensland Fury assistant coach Stuart McLaren thinks the FFA are kidding if they don't believe axing the club will have implications for the sport in Australia. 24 Feb 2011
Wenger's Aide Canberra-bound

Wenger's Aide Canberra-bound

FORMER sidekick to Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and international director of Coerver Coaching, Alfred Galustian, will deliver the world's first ever diploma in youth development course in Canberra next month. 21 Feb 2011
D-Day Looms On Jet Deals

D-Day Looms On Jet Deals

BRANKO Culina will end the anxious wait for several Newcastle Jets players on Wednesday as he reveals whether they will be offered a new deal or shown the door. 21 Feb 2011
North Flies Off From Phoenix

North Flies Off From Phoenix

WELLINGTON Phoenix have allowed defender Jade North to head off and explore contract options overseas but hope youngster Marco Rojas will pen a fresh deal with the club. 21 Feb 2011
Coyne Hoping For Sydney Switch

Coyne Hoping For Sydney Switch

PERTH Glory defender Jamie Coyne is facing a race against time but hopes a deal can be done to allow him to join Sydney FC for the club's Asian Champions League campaign. 21 Feb 2011
Reid Back In Reds Selection Mix

Reid Back In Reds Selection Mix

ADELAIDE United midfielder Paul Reid will re-join training with the Reds main group on Monday and will be available for selection next weekend after a meeting with coach Rini Coolen. 20 Feb 2011
Sage Braces For Review Findings

Sage Braces For Review Findings

PERTH Glory owner Tony Sage admits he expects the club's internal review to provide some unpleasant truths as he tries to discover what went wrong after a disastrous A-League season. 20 Feb 2011
GCU Youth Go Back-To-Back

GCU Youth Go Back-To-Back

GOLD Coast United Youth have been crowned champions of the National Youth League for the second consecutive year after overcoming the AIS 2-1 at Owen Park on Saturday afternoon. 19 Feb 2011
Arnie: Pressure Is On The Roar

Arnie: Pressure Is On The Roar

CENTRAL Coast coach Graham Arnold has issued a simple message ahead of today's A-League Major Semi Final first leg against Brisbane Roar at Bluetongue Stadium - "we're ready". 19 Feb 2011