Midweek ACL action is keeping the A-League starved amongst us going, but many Mariners fan would rather wait until the start of next season after getting pumped 5-0 Kawasaki Frontale at the Bluetongue last night. Newcastle Jets faired better after picking up a 1-1 draw in Japan against with Nagoya Grampus.

Elsewhere, we get ahead of ourselves and offer an overview of travel packages available for the World Cup in South Africa next year while Brazilian defender Roque Junior and fellow countryman Denilson could be playing in the A-League next season.

We’d also like to thank all of you who participated in our Reader Survey. The lucky winner of the Sony Bravia TV is M. Sedgman from Queensland. Congratulations!

Trevor Treharne
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

PS : The May issue of FourFourTwo is on sale now - or subscribe now. This month is a South American special as we uncover the best, most bizarre and truly shocking stories from the world’s greatest football continent. Locally, the A-League’s two newest clubs are showcased as we speak to North Queensland Fury’s marquee star and the man known as “God” by Liverpool fans, Robbie Fowler. We’re also on the Gold Coast to go behind the scenes to see how billionaire Clive Palmer is spending his money at the league’s new “glamour” club.

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Mariners Slaughtered By Kawasaki
CENTRAL Coast Mariners crashed to their worst ever result with a 5-0 battering at the hands of J.League side Kawasaki Frontale.

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Jets Draw In Japan
NEWCASTLE Jets have drawn 1-1 with Nagoya Grampus after taking an early lead in the Asian Champions League match.

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Genc: Heavies Forced Me Out
EXCLUSIVE: Former Sydney FC assistant coach Aytek Genc has revealed a thug culture among a small number of so-called Sydney Olympic fans was behind his resignation from the club.

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Ryall Confirmed For Sydney
SYDNEY FC have confirmed the capture of former Melbourne Victory defender Sebastian Ryall on a two-year deal.

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Our Guide To Your South Africa 2010 Trip
EXCLUSIVE: The invasion of Socceroo fans to South Africa for World Cup 2010 is already being planned – but who are offering travel packages and which one is right for you?

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Brazil Legends Circle A-League
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Gold Coast Get Up And Running
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Weary Valeri Vows To Return
SOCCEROO midfielder Carl Valeri admits he will need a break in June but the pull of World Cup qualifiers for his nation may be too much for the Serie B player.

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