The proof's in the pudding…
Australian teams' performances in the Asian Champions League has shown that our sides are not as good as some people think they are. After four rounds Adelaide United has effectively been knocked out and Sydney FC need to continue their chase of the Red Diamonds if they're to progress.
But is that necessarily a bad thing? I think no. Joining the Asian Football Confederation was always going to be a challenge and dominating sides and these tournaments would be counter-productive for everyone concerned.
Football in this country has always been on bumpy path and it hasn't ended yet. Luckily though, the bumps are now more about getting results on the pitch rather than off them. And once again, we've had you covered - with breaking A-League news to exclusive stories to minute-by-minute Asian Champions League match reports.
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Richie Young
Editor, au.FourFourTwo.com
PS : Keep your eyes peeled for the June issue of FourFourTwo. The man who scored our first World Cup goal - Tim Cahill - is the man on the cover and we speak to him exclusively. It'll be on sale next Wednesday May 2!
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Australia News
'Get Your #@$& Finger Out!'
Brank Culina's men have breathed plenty of life back into their Asian Champions League campaign. How'd he do it? Just with a little ol' fashioned advice…
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World news
'Go Out With A Bang!' - Viduka
Big Dukes had a memorable weekend scoring against Manchester United, but the big fella doesn't want his season to end there!
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Australia News
Exclusive: Phoenix Boss Speaks
The new A-League season promises a lot, not least because they'll be a brand new team involved. Check out what Wellington Phoenix owner Terry Serepisos has to say about all the hoo-ha.
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Australian News
A-League on Channel 9
We didn't love it because of Channel 9, or because we love Sale of the Century, or even because we love Livinia Nixon... we just love the fact that football is front and centre for Australians everywhere - right where it belongs. Well done to Clark, Bolton, Thompson and the gang for representin'.
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442Tube
Onya Football West
You can now keep track of the football scene in WA every single week on 442Tube. The weekend’s match highlights will be posted for your enjoyment – the first installment is on there now. And like everything else on 442Tube, it’s absolutely free… Get to it.
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world news
Bresciano Scores But Parma Take It
More good news for the Socceroos as Grella hits the pitch after his injury and Bresciano scores - all in the same game. Strangest of all was that they weren't on the same team for once…
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World news
Fans Get Aboard The Lucas Bus
Lucas Neill was behind getting buses sorted for Hammers fans traveling to Wigan. Well done to him, and his club for not forgetting the fans.
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World News
Brentford Turn To Butcher
Love him or loathe him, we're not quite sure what to make of Terry's new job. His new boss says he's an "inspiration" to others, which we're sure will make at least some of the Sydney FC boys laugh.
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