Former ‘fast food habit’ Yuel stepping up the discipline at Western United

Former ‘fast food habit’ Yuel stepping up the discipline at Western United

Western United’s lean run of form continued with their 3-2 loss to Melbourne City on Friday night – a scoreline that flattered the expansion side – but there were some, albeit slight, silver linings to be found. 6 Jan 2020
‘We didn’t even look like we were going to score’: Ernie Merrick frank in wake of Victory walloping

‘We didn’t even look like we were going to score’: Ernie Merrick frank in wake of Victory walloping

Newcastle Jets Head Coach Ernie Merrick admits his Newcastle Jets never looked like scoring against Melbourne Victory on Sunday night, decrying the absence of three starting players from his "budget squad." 5 Jan 2020
Toothless Jets crash against Kruse-powered Victory

Toothless Jets crash against Kruse-powered Victory

No Ola Toivonen? No problems. 5 Jan 2020
‘We need the same guys on the pitch’: Durante says consistency key for any United turnaround

‘We need the same guys on the pitch’: Durante says consistency key for any United turnaround

Veteran defender Andrew Durante has acknowledged the lack of stability in the Western United starting XI has begun to take its toll following his club’s 3-2 loss to Melbourne City. 4 Jan 2020
Noone praises City's ‘togetherness’ following United win

Noone praises City's ‘togetherness’ following United win

Melbourne City winger Craig Noone has praised the unity in the club’s dressing room following their 3-2 win over Western United. 4 Jan 2020
City survive calamitous night at AAMI Park

City survive calamitous night at AAMI Park

Sometimes in the A-League it’s better to be lucky than good and, to different extents, both Melbourne City and Western United had some luck on Friday night –  even if it was City that eventually came away with a 3-2 win. 3 Jan 2020
Victorian clubs unite to support bushfire appeal

Victorian clubs unite to support bushfire appeal

Rivals on the field, Victoria’s three clubs have united off it in order to come together and support communities and emergency services battling catastrophic bushfires across Australia. 3 Jan 2020
Refreshed Nabbout keen to kick on after 'first break since 2017'

Refreshed Nabbout keen to kick on after 'first break since 2017'

Andrew Nabbout has said he is looking forward to seeing Melbourne Victory’s front-three pairing flourish as the club, fresh off a bye week, look to surge into 2020 against Newcastle Jets. 3 Jan 2020
Kone: 'Australians aren't so tactical...I like it'

Kone: 'Australians aren't so tactical...I like it'

It’s taken some adjusting to the Australian style, but Western United's Panagiotis Kone says that he’s enjoying his time at the A-League expansion club. 3 Jan 2020
Mombaerts turns to 'completely different' City academy to plug Olyroos gaps

Mombaerts turns to 'completely different' City academy to plug Olyroos gaps

His ranks depleted; Melbourne City Head Coach Erick Mombaerts has signalled his willingness to unleash the kids for Western United's visit on Friday night. 3 Jan 2020
Mombaerts: 'For our fans...we failed'

Mombaerts: 'For our fans...we failed'

Friday night is a very big night for Erick Mombaerts and his Melbourne City squad. 2 Jan 2020
Can Mombaert's Melbourne leave 'Hearting it' in the 2010s?

Can Mombaert's Melbourne leave 'Hearting it' in the 2010s?

The honeymoon, it appears, is over for Erick Mombaerts.  2 Jan 2020
A history of Australia's recent Olympic qualifiers: The Y-League round seven wrap

A history of Australia's recent Olympic qualifiers: The Y-League round seven wrap

The Olyroos jetted off to the AFC U23 Championship in Thailand on Monday with one simple goal: qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 2 Jan 2020
City's history of bottling it 'not cultural' says Brillante

City's history of bottling it 'not cultural' says Brillante

Though his club now sits nine points adrift of table-topping Sydney FC, Melbourne City midfielder Josh Brilliante insists that the race for the Premier’s Plate remains very much alive. 31 Dec 2019
'By 2020 five kids will be part of the Socceroos' - Arnold gunning for AFC U23 Championship

'By 2020 five kids will be part of the Socceroos' - Arnold gunning for AFC U23 Championship

Graham Arnold is pleased with the level of preparation and cooperation he’s received in the lead into the AFC U23 Championships –  but says there’s more that can be done for Australia’s next generation. 30 Dec 2019
Target Tokyo: Graham Arnold unveils 23-player Olyroos squad for Asian Championships

Target Tokyo: Graham Arnold unveils 23-player Olyroos squad for Asian Championships

Head Coach Graham Arnold has unveiled 23 young men that will seek to end Australia’s 12-year absence from the Olympics at January's AFC U23 Championships. 30 Dec 2019
The long road to Dylan Pierias' first Western United start

The long road to Dylan Pierias' first Western United start

The eventual 3-1 defeat wasn't the best conclusion to it, but Saturday afternoon was still a monumental one for Western United’s Dylan Pierias. 29 Dec 2019
‘For him to come off, it’s not good’: Western United sweats on Hamill and Calver following 'Nix loss

‘For him to come off, it’s not good’: Western United sweats on Hamill and Calver following 'Nix loss

Western United’s 3-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix on Saturday afternoon is set to be compounded, with a suspected serious injury to Brendan Hamill marring the club’s first Ballarat fixture. 28 Dec 2019
Devlin delight as 'Nix down United

Devlin delight as 'Nix down United

The Wellington Phoenix hype-train kept on rolling on Saturday afternoon as it pulled into Ballarat and came away with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Western United in the first-ever A-League game ever staged in the regional city. 28 Dec 2019
Mombaerts acknowledges 'we know we're inconsistent mentally'

Mombaerts acknowledges 'we know we're inconsistent mentally'

Death, taxes and Melbourne City losing big games. 28 Dec 2019
'Watch this space': Rudan 'on the lookout' for signings as sources deny coaching departures

'Watch this space': Rudan 'on the lookout' for signings as sources deny coaching departures

With just a solitary game remaining until the January transfer window opens, Western United are sitting third on the A-League table and flying high. That doesn’t mean, however, that the club isn’t looking for further reinforcements. 27 Dec 2019