Lucas Radbourne-Pugh

Rudan: Players, coaches, staff come and go - the only constant is the club

Rudan: Players, coaches, staff come and go - the only constant is the club

A typically fierce Mark Rudan appears to be having more and more trouble avoiding introspection, as his time at Wellington Phoenix appears to be drawing to an end. 29 Mar 2019
Kopczynski: A-League fans have more fun

Kopczynski: A-League fans have more fun

Star Wellington Phoenix loanee Michal Kopczynski has reminded A-League fans that while they may complain, some of Europe has it worse off. 28 Mar 2019
24% growth in 12 months: 'Surging' FFV launches ambitious football roadmap

24% growth in 12 months: 'Surging' FFV launches ambitious football roadmap

Football Federation Victoria has launched its strategic plan for football in the region until 2022, with some ambitious targets in the offing. 27 Mar 2019
Olyroos ridiculous qualification process explained

Olyroos ridiculous qualification process explained

We take a look at the (ridiculously complicated) path the Olyroos now face to AFC U/23 Championship qualification after a 2-2 draw with South Korea. 26 Mar 2019
Olyroos ship two to draw with South Korea

Olyroos ship two to draw with South Korea

The Olyroos have forgone a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with South Korea, throwing their 2020 AFC U/23 Championship qualification fate into the hands of the other groups. 26 Mar 2019
Merrick: Big A-League clubs get 500k 'assistance'

Merrick: Big A-League clubs get 500k 'assistance'

Ernie Merrick has taken a jab at FFA's marquee fund in the wake of Olyroos qualifiers and what he believes is an unfair disparity between large and small A-League clubs. 26 Mar 2019
'The dream of professional football': Western United snap up flashy NPL winger

'The dream of professional football': Western United snap up flashy NPL winger

Western United have signalled their development intentions by signing exciting NPL winger Kuach 'Valentino' Yuel from Bentleigh Greens. 25 Mar 2019
Another six: Olyroos demolish Chinese Taipei

Another six: Olyroos demolish Chinese Taipei

The Olyroos have scored six in consecutive matches, battering Chinese Taipei 6-0 to win their second AFC U/23 Championship qualifier. 24 Mar 2019
FFA: Pro / Rel unlikely until 2034

FFA: Pro / Rel unlikely until 2034

FFA chairman Chris Nikou says he believes in a second division, but it probably won't happen for over a decade. 24 Mar 2019
Kamsoba-rejects Burundi qualify for Cup of Nations

Kamsoba-rejects Burundi qualify for Cup of Nations

Burundi have shocked the football world to qualify for the African Cup of Nations against the odds, but Melbourne Victory starlet Elvis Kamsoba could have been there. 24 Mar 2019
Zero to hero: 'It's the fresh air, fresh ideas and different voice'

Zero to hero: 'It's the fresh air, fresh ideas and different voice'

One week before Ben Kennedy's dual penalty heroics led the Central Coast Mariners to only their second win of the season, there were calls for him to be ditched entirely. 23 Mar 2019
'This is only 50%': Olyroos thrash Cambodia

'This is only 50%': Olyroos thrash Cambodia

Graham Arnold's Olyroos side have kicked off their AFC U/23 Championship qualifiers in style, battering Cambodia's U/23's 6-0 in Phnom Penh. 23 Mar 2019
Italiano: 'I've got a family, I need security'

Italiano: 'I've got a family, I need security'

Lewis Italiano offered an insight into the role of a reserve goalkeeper, citing a new baby on the way as one of the reasons he inked a new deal with Newcastle Jets. 22 Mar 2019
Topor-Stanley's million dollar question

Topor-Stanley's million dollar question

Newcastle Jets stalwart Nikolai Topor-Stanley admits that finals football may be out of the Novocastrian's control, yet it won't affect their desire against Wellington Phoenix. 21 Mar 2019
McGree: We're adopting Arnie's Asian agenda

McGree: We're adopting Arnie's Asian agenda

Olyroos midfielder Riley McGree has given a brief insight into Graham Arnold's focus heading into the AFC U23 Championship qualifiers. 21 Mar 2019
Merrick escapes fine, highlights FFA 'inconsistencies'

Merrick escapes fine, highlights FFA 'inconsistencies'

Ernie Merrick has criticised a reduced (and suspended) one-match ban for the coach's post-match dig at VAR following an appeal against FFA's sanction. 19 Mar 2019
Ninkovic: 'Corica can't score goals'

Ninkovic: 'Corica can't score goals'

Milos Ninkovic has blamed Sydney FC's varying form on their inability to convert chances, saying the pressure should be on the strikers, not on the coach. 19 Mar 2019
Merrick: 'You obviously don't know footballers, it's never their fault'

Merrick: 'You obviously don't know footballers, it's never their fault'

Ernie Merrick was about as emotional as the notoriously stoic Scot gets after Newcastle Jets slumped to a 3-2 loss against Central Coast Mariners in the F3 Derby. 18 Mar 2019
City's Spurs hero: 'Of course I'm going to claim it'

City's Spurs hero: 'Of course I'm going to claim it'

The A-League's newest stella nova, Shayon Harrison, was in no doubt over whether he'd scored a brace in Melbourne City's 2-0 defeat of Sydney FC. 17 Mar 2019
The Best and Worst of Wellington vs Wanderers

The Best and Worst of Wellington vs Wanderers

Here's the best and worst of Wellington Phoenix's 3-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Westpac Stadium. 17 Mar 2019
Muscat: 'It's a very emotional subject for Kosta'

Muscat: 'It's a very emotional subject for Kosta'

Kevin Muscat has admitted star Kiwi striker Kosta Barbarouses was impacted by Friday's Christchurch terrorist attack, which has claimed 50 lives. 17 Mar 2019