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Semi Final Venue Woe For Victory

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:11:00 +1000

MELBOURNE Victory could be struggling to find a suitable venue to play the home leg of its major semi-final in a potential fixturing nightmare for the FFA.

'Lawrie Switch Came Too Late'

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:53:00 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: One former Mariner favourite believes the decision to move coach Lawrie McKinna upstairs at Bluetongue should have been made earlier in the season.

Corica To Call Time On Career

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +1000

SYDNEY FC veteran Steve Corica is set to announce his retirement days out from the Sky Blues' biggest match in four years.

Pim, Buckley Pay Tribute To Arnie

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:04:00 +1000

FOOTBALL Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has paid tribute to Socceroos deputy Graham Arnold and wished him well as next season's coach at Central Coast Mariners.

CCM Hail Lawrie, Silent On Arnie

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:16:00 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: Central Coast Mariners Chairman Lyall Gorman hailed Lawrie McKinna as “integral” to the club’s success but did not want to speak about new coach Graham Arnold yet.

McKinna Out, Arnie In At Mariners

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:48:00 +1000

AS REVEALED by au.fourfourtwo.com seven months ago, Central Coast Mariners boss Lawrie McKinna is set to move upstairs and be replaced by former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold.

FFA: No-One Told Us...

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:40:00 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: Football Federation Australia has admitted no-one told them Nik Mrdja had re-signed for Central Coast Mariners next season when they approved his move to Melbourne Victory.

Phoenix Right On Schedule

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:37:27 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix are celebrating the success of their three-year plan - but they still want greater respect for their contribution to the A-League.

No Regrets For Retiring Clark

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:25:39 +1000

ANDREW Clark will devote all his energies to creating fighting-fit squads for the future after calling time on his playing career with Central Coast Mariners.

SFS Will Stage Blockbuster

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:23:54 +1000

SYDNEY FC have confirmed that Sunday's Premiership decider against Melbourne Victory will take place at the Sydney Football Stadium after speculation it could be switched.

Lawrie Hails Young Guns

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:22:07 +1000

CENTRAL Coast Mariners boss Lawrie McKinna has praised the impact of his young guns and hopes their progress will help inspire others to pursue a career with the club.

FFA To Review Transfer Rules

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:41:00 +1000

FOOTBALL Federation Australia have confirmed they will review their transfer rules in the wake of the furious backlash over Nik Mrdja's move to Melbourne Victory.

Australia's World Cup Wow

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:31:00 +1000

A LEADING football business website rates Australia’s 2018-2022 World Cup bid as rivaling England's for the ‘wow factor’.

Socceroos: Feel What We Feel

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:41:00 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos Lucas Neill and Tim Cahill have spoken about their experience shooting the new “Feel What They Feel” Sony TV advertisement.

Mariners Dodge Wooden Spoon

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:38:00 +1000

CENTRAL Coast Mariners recorded their first home win since round seven in the final game of the season at Bluetongue Stadium to beat Newcastle Jets 3-0 and dodge the wooden spoon.

Lucas Goes Live On New Show

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:51:00 +1000

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo skipper Lucas Neill will be the special guest on tonight’s premiere of World Football News on Network Ten’s HD channel ONE.

Crocked Kemp Out Nine Months

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:36:00 +1000

MATTHEW Kemp's A-League and Asian Champions League campaigns are over after Melbourne Victory confirmed he is out for nine months and will undergo a knee reconstruction.

Not A Hole Lotta Love For Ref

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:55:00 +1000

PERTH Glory claim referee Chris Beath was influenced by replays and off-field advice when he awarded Sydney FC a crucial goal seconds after disallowing it in the Sky Blues vital 3-2 win.

Aloisi: Victory Game Is Huge

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:42:00 +1000

IN-FORM Sydney FC marquee John Aloisi admits he's had his ups and down at the Harbour City - but he's ready now to push Melbourne Victory for the Premiership next weekend.

Bleiberg: The Ref Cost Us

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:25:00 +1000

MIRON Bleiberg has questioned referee Mathew Breeze's approach after his penalty decision cost the glamour side a chance of the Premiership.