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Central Coast end Melbourne Heart's finals hopes

The Central Coast Mariners responded to conceding an Orlando Engelaar wonder goal by coming from behind to beat Melbourne Heart 2-1 at AAMI Park on Sunday.

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Heart re-sign Williams, release Mifsud

Melbourne Heart continue to put the pieces in place for their first full season under new owners Manchester City, re-signing forward David Williams on a two-year deal.

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Muscat wants to spoil Roar party

Kevin Muscat says he wouldn't mind spoiling Brisbane Roar's party on Saturday, but Melbourne Victory won't be playing just to delay the Premier's Plate presentation.

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End-to-End: Friday A-League news

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne Heart and Central Coast Mariners will meet in Round 24 of the A-League at AAMI Park on Sunday, March 23 at 3pm AEDT.

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Van' t Schip, Heart to benefit from Man City

With John van' t Schip's services secured and Manchester City running the show behind the scenes, Melbourne Heart and the A-League in general is set to benefit from unparalleled exposure to best practice in football administration and coaching.

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End-to-End: Thursday A-League news

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Preview: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory

Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory will meet in Round 24 of the A-League at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, March 22 at 7.45pm (AEST).

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End-to-End: Wednesday A-League news

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City vote of confidence for van 't Schip

John van 't Schip's remarkable transformation of Melbourne Heart's fortunes this season has seen him rewarded with a new three-year contract as head coach.

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Barbarouses endorses formation switch

Kosta Babarouses has welcomed Kevin Muscat's decision to alter Melbourne Victory's formation as the New Zealand international forward continues to enjoy some impressive form in the AFC Champions League.

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Muscat dreaming of ACL progression

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says his team have given themselves every chance of progressing to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League after beating Yokohama F Marinos on Tuesday night.

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Preview: Beijing Guoan v Central Coast Mariners

Beijing Guoan and Central Coast Mariners will meet on matchday three of the AFC Champions League at the Workers' Stadium on Wednesday, March 19 at 10.30pm (AEDT)

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AFC Champions League Preview: Melbourne Victory v Yokohama F Marinos

Melbourne Victory and Yokohama F Marinos will meet on matchday three of AFC Champions League at AAMI Park on Tuesday, March 18 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Victory eye must-win ACL match

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says Tuesday night's AFC Champions League game at home to Yokohama F. Marinos is a must-win clash if his team are to progress in the competition.

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Can Awer Mabil blossom into a Socceroos star?

ANALYSIS: Following confirmation his international clearance to represent Australia has been granted, you can expect to see plenty of Awer Mabil in green and gold during the years ahead.

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A-League Preview: Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory

Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory will meet in Round 23 of the A-League at nib Stadium on Saturday March 15 at 9.30pm AEDT or 6.30pm AWST.

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Jeonbuk Motors have high Champions League hopes

Jeonbuk Motors coach Choi Kang-Hee says his team have set their sights on AFC Champions League glory this season after drawing 2-2 away to Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.

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Kevin Muscat defends Victory selection for Jeonbuk draw

Kevin Muscat says attack may have to be his team's best form of defence after watching Melbourne Victory scramble a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Jeonbuk Motors on Wednesday.

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Wanderers win again: Western Sydney edge Guizhou

Western Sydney Wanderers are off the mark in the AFC Champions League and can harbour realistic ambitions of progressing to the knockout stages after beating Guizhou Renhe 1-0 away from home on Wednesday.

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Melbourne Victory late show: Thrilling Champions League draw with Jeonbuk

Melbourne Victory survived Lee Dong Gook's brace, the second a stunning long-range strike, to draw 2-2 at home to Jeonbuk Motors in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Heart and Wellington Phoenix meet in Round 23 of the A-League at AAMI Park on Sunday, March 16 at 4.00pm (AEDT).

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Moss: I won't push him to go extra Mile

Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss has hailed a 'famous victory' for the club after a 2-1 AFC Champions League triumph over the J-League title-holders Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Tuesday, courtesy of two goals from former the soon-to-be retired Mile Sterjovski.

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AFC Champions League Preview: Mariners v Sanfrecce

Central Coast Mariners and Sanfrecce Hiroshima will meet in the AFC Champions League at Bluetongue Stadium on Tuesday, March 11 at 7.30pm (AEDT).

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ACL tough, but Kevin Muscat welcomes the challenge

Kevin Muscat says the AFC Champions League makes life harder for Melbourne Victory but is an exciting challenge to have so soon after seeing off the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 on Friday night.

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Central Coast Mariners still confident of finals

Phil Moss insists the Central Coast Mariners have what it takes to qualify for the A-League finals despite suffering their fifth defeat from the last six games on Friday.

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Melbourne Victory dispose of wasteful Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne Victory saw off the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 and shored up their finals ambitions after a gritty contest at AAMI Park on Friday night.

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Should Brisbane Roar go after Francesco Totti?

A-League supporters have woken on Friday to enticing quotes from a Brisbane Roar official discussing the possibility of signing Francesco Totti.

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5 things learnt Socceroos v Ecuador

Iain Strachan outlines the five main talking points to arise from the Socceroos' friendly against Ecuador.

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Tim Cahill proud of Socceroos milestone

Australia's new all-time leading goal-scorer Tim Cahill says his young team-mates should be proud of their efforts despite falling to a 4-3 defeat against Ecuador on Wednesday.

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Ange Postecoglou: Socceroos to learn from loss

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes his players will benefit from the hard lessons learned in their 4-3 defeat to Ecuador on Wednesday.

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Preview: Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United

Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United will meet in Round 22 of the A-League at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, March 9 at 5.00pm AEDT.

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Socceroos blow three-goal lead, lose to Ecuador

Ange Postecoglou has plenty of work ahead of him after watching the Socceroos give up a three-goal lead to lose 4-3 to Ecuador in a friendly at The Den on Wednesday.

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A-League Preview: Victory v Mariners

Melbourne Victory and the Central Coast Mariners will meet in Round 22 of the A-League at AAMI Park on Friday, March 7 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Mile Jedinak Socceroos captaincy amps up pressure on other midfielders

Ange Postecoglou's decision to name Mile Jedinak as captain for the Socceroos' friendly against Ecuador makes the Crystal Palace man an almost certain starter for the World Cup, and leaves the likes of Mark Milligan and James Holland battling for the other central midfield berth.

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Danny Vukovic's Brazil hopes boosted

Danny Vukovic's surprise five-month loan move to Vegalta Sendai could see the goalkeeper become a contender for a World Cup berth.

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Socceroos to play South Africa in farewell friendly

The Socceroos have finalised their schedule heading into the World Cup, with a farewell game against South Africa on May 26.

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The mind of Muscat: Does Kevin have what it takes for Melbourne Victory?

As it should be, the jury remains out on Kevin Muscat's tenure in charge of Melbourne Victory.

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Player power holding back Perth Glory

On paper Perth Glory have a decent squad, certainly no worse than any other team in the A-League, but until they stop allowing players to call the shots at nib Stadium, their wait for success will go on and on.

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Preview: Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory

Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory will meet in Round 21 of the A-League at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, February 28 at 8pm AEDT.

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Preview: Adelaide Untied v Wellington Phoenix

Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix will meet in Round 21 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Coopers Stadium on Thursday, February 27 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Melbourne Victory throw away two-goal lead in China

Melbourne Victory gave up a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 away to Guangzhou Evergrande on Wednesday, completing a miserable opening round in the AFC Champions League for Australian clubs.

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Cut the crap, you're boring Socceroos mastermind Ange Postecoglou

COMMENT: Strip away the same tired agenda about Lucas Neill, the captain's armband and whether or not Harry Kewell will make the plane to Brazil (he won't) and the most important conclusion we take from Wednesday's press conference and squad announcement is that Ange Postecoglou is planning for the long-term.

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ACL Preview: Guangzhou Evergrande v Melbourne Victory

Guangzhou Evergrande and Melbourne Victory will meet in the AFC Champions League at Tianhe Stadium on Wednesday, February 24 at 11pm (AEDT).

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Aussies Abroad: Jedinak loses, Ryan victorious

Goal Australia's chief editor Iain Strachan gives us a rundown of how all the Australians performed across the world.

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Mike Mulvey worried Wanderers might pinch Premiers Plate

Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey hopes to take advantage of rival clubs' AFC Champions League commitments after his own side slipped up in the race for the Premier's Plate.

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Van 't Schip eyes finals, permanent Heart job

John van 't Schip believes Melbourne Heart can qualify for the A-League finals and confirmed his interest in taking the coach's job on a permanent basis.

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Melbourne Victory sweat on Tom Rogic ankle injury

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat is hopeful the ankle injury suffered by Tom Rogic on Saturday does not prove to be serious with the A-League finals and World Cup looming.

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Josep Gombau: We'll stick with hell-for-leather Reds

Josep Gombau refused to criticise his players and will not temper Adelaide United's all-or-nothing approach despite admitting that mistakes cost his team dearly away to Melbourne Victory on Saturday.

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More to Heart resurgence than Engelaar

John van 't Schip has rejected suggestions Orlando Engelaar is largely responsible for Melbourne Heart's mid-season transformation.

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Reds can capitalise on ACL commitments

Josep Gombau expects the AFC Champions League to take its toll on Adelaide United's rivals during the run-in to A-League finals.

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Lack of replacement saving Nathan Coe from the axe

Nathan Coe is not in danger of being dropped for the visit of Adelaide United on Saturday but only because the Melbourne Victory goalkeeper lacks meaningful competition for his place.

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Marquee money: A-League's best and worst value

With eight rounds left plus finals for the lucky six, Iain Strachan examines the contribution of the 2013-14 season's overseas marquees and offers a verdict on their success or failure.

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Robbie Kruse should let go of World Cup dream

Ange Postecoglou has warned Robbie Kruse not to push himself in search of a miracle appearance for the Socceroos at the World Cup in Brazil.

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End-to-End: Thursday A-League news

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Brisbane Roar

Melbourne Heart and Brisbane Roar will meet in Round 20 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Sunday, February 23 at 5.00pm AEDT.

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Marcelo Carrusca sticks with Adelaide United

Adelaide United can consider themselves legitimate A-League title challengers next season after key player Marcelo Carrusca agreed a one-year contract extension.

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Preview: Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix

Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix will meet in Round 20 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, February 21 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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End-to-End: Wednesday A-League news

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The Time Traveller's Guide to Socceroos' Shirts

Michael Zullo and Mark Bresciano were on hand in Sydney on Monday to show off the new kit. It's certainly better than some of the duds we've been stuck with in recent decades...

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Merrick demands Phoenix reaction

Ernie Merrick says the reaction of his Wellington Phoenix players will be far more important than attempting to assess what wrong in their calamitous 5-0 loss to Melbourne Heart on Sunday.

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Shot to the Heart: David Williams hat-trick inspires Phoenix thrashing

Melbourne Heart's remarkable revival under John van' t Schip shows no sign of stopping after they thrashed Wellington Phoenix 5-0 away from home on Sunday.

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Brox and Millsy's Gap Year Asia: Can Melbourne Victory succeed in the ACL?

COMMENT In three previous AFC Champions League campaigns, Melbourne Victory resembled an unprepared, underfunded and above all reluctant Aussie backpacker.

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Kevin Muscat 'insulted' by Muangthong claims

Kevin Muscat has dismissed claims that Melbourne Victory are responsible for the reports Scott Cooper wants to quit Muangthong United, calling the accusation 'insulting'.

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Marcel Carrusca, Jon McKain ponder new Adelaide United offers

Josep Gombau says contract offers have been made to Marcel Carrusca and Jon McKain o as Adelaide United look to tie down the future of two key men.

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Victory's new approach to AFC Champions League

Archie Thompson says Melbourne Victory have changed their attitude towards the AFC Champions League as the club plots an extended run in the competition.

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Preview: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Heart

Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Heart will meet in Round 19 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Westpac Stadium on Sunday, February 16 at 3pm AEDT.

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Manchester City may take a dim view to Heart's Ante Milicic choice

COMMENT: In February 2012 Melbourne Heart had a difficult decision to make - picking a replacement for inaugural head coach John van 't Schip, who had announced his intention to leave at the end of the 2011-12 season, his second campaign in charge of the club.

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Adrian Leijer injury puts Melbourne Victory season on the line

ANALYSIS: The absence of Adrian Leijer for up to four weeks at a crucial juncture of the campaign could spell disaster for Melbourne Victory's ambitions at home and abroad.

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Socceroos to meet Ecuador in London friendly

Football Federation Australia has confirmed the Socceroos will play Ecuador in a friendly in London next month.

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William Gallas refuses to blame heat for Perth Glory defeat

William Gallas says the conditions he experienced during Perth Glory's 2-1 loss to Melbourne Heart in Albury were the toughest yet during his brief A-League career.

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John Van 't Schip, Melbourne Heart hoping for A-League finals push

John van 't Schip isn't ruling out a charge for the top six after leading in-form Melbourne Heart to their third win in four attempts.

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Melbourne Heart resurgence continues with victory over Perth Glory

Melbourne Heart's impressive A-League recovery continued on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Perth Glory in Albury.

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Emile Heskey touch and go for Phoenix clash

Newcastle Jets coach Clayton Zane is hopeful of having Emile Heskey available to face Wellington Phoenix on Sunday, but backed Adam Taggart to make up for his absence if the marquee striker is ruled out.

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John van 't Schip talks up Perth Glory

Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip believes a fully fit Perth Glory are one of the strongest teams in the A-League.

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Kevin Muscat: Central Coast Mariners upheaval has no impact

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has talked down the potential impact of some considerable upheaval at the Central Coast Mariners as the two teams prepare to meet on Saturday evening.

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Ognenovski wants crack at former club Adelaide

New Sydney FC recruit Sasa Ognenovski has declared himself fit and is hopeful of making his Sky Blues debut against former club Adelaide United on Saturday.

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Perth Glory

Melbourne Heart and Perth Glory will meet in Round 18 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Lavington Sports Ground, Albury, on Sunday February 9 at 3.00pm AEDT.

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The Report Card: January A-League Transfer Period

It's been a busy mid-season transfer period for A-League clubs. Goal Australia decides which sides passed with flying colours and who failed to make the right moves

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Wanderers sign, Mebrahtu, Mullen

Next season's new-look Western Sydney Wanders team is beginning to take shape, with the club announcing the signing of Golgol Mebrahtu and Daniel Mullen.

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Daniel McBreen departs Central Coast Mariners

The Central Coast Mariners' hopes of retaining the A-League title have taken another blow, with Daniel McBreen following Trent Sainsbury out the door at Bluetongue Stadium.

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Make or break for Trent Sainsbury's World Cup hopes

Trent Sainsbury's decision to join PEC Zwolle in a World Cup year is a gamble which could see the youngster earn a plane ticket to Brazil, or cost him any chance of making the squad.

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Who is in line to replace Rhys Williams for the Socceroos at the World Cup?

The grim news that Rhys Williams will miss the rest of the season due to a torn Achilles tendon leaves Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou with few realistic options at centre-back going into the World Cup in Brazil.

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Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat questioned himself after 5-0 losses

Kevin Muscat has admitted he questioned himself after overseeing consecutive 5-0 defeats, but insisted he still believes in the work being done at Melbourne Victory.

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Melbourne Heart under Manchester City microscope against Sydney FC

Representatives from Manchester City will be watching Melbourne Heart's first home game since the takeover with interest on Friday, but coach John van 't Schip says his players will be no more or less motivated than normal to perform against Sydney FC.

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Preview: Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers

Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers will meet in Round 17 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Hunter Stadium on Saturday, February 1 at 7.45pm AEDT.

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Jean Carlos Solorzano to take Brisbane Roar to the title?

The return of proven A-League goal-scorer Jean Carlos Solorzano to Brisbane Roar makes Mike Mulvey's side the red-hot favourites for the title.

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC

Melbourne Heart and Sydney FC will meet in Round 17 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Friday, January 31 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Adelaide United block Steven Lustica move to Brisbane Roar

Steven Lustica has sought to terminate his Adelaide United contract in a bid to join Brisbane Roar, with the Reds blocking the move.

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Rhys Williams suffers injury, in doubt for Socceroos at World Cup

Ange Postecoglou and the Socceroos may be without Rhys Williams for the World Cup in Brazil after the defender suffered a potentially serious Achilles injury in action for Middlesbrough on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

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Kevin Muscat to launch inquest after Melbourne Victory capitulation

Every Melbourne Victory player and coaching staff member will be held accountable after Sydney FC inflicted a second successive 5-0 defeat on the team, according to fuming head coach Kevin Muscat.

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Frank Farina surprised by Sydney FC's demolition job

Sydney FC coach Frank Farina says he was expecting an overdue good performance from his team, but admitted his surprise at watching the Sky Blues demolish Melbourne Victory 5-0.

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Melbourne Victory's title push needs more than Tom Rogic, says Kevin Muscat

Tom Rogic can help Melbourne Victory challenge for the A-League title, but won't be able to do it all himself, according to coach Kevin Muscat.

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Melbourne Victory defence set for more disruption

Melbourne Victory's unsettled defence is set for more disruption against Sydney FC, with Adama Traore suspended and Pablo Contreras in doubt due to a thigh problem.

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Ange Postecoglou welcomes Tom Rogic's return, writes off Robbie Kruse

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has welcomed Tom Rogic's return to the A-League, and written off Robbie Kruse's hopes of recovering in time to feature at the World Cup.

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Bring it on: Manchester City, Melbourne Heart to make good

COMMENT: Manchester City's takeover of Melbourne Heart could finally see the club make good on its promise of developing an identity based on attractive, possession-based football, with the Socceroos among the potential beneficiaries.

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Manchester City CEO: Melbourne Heart will retain identity

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano says Melbourne Heart is set to benefit from the resources of the English Premier League giant, but will retain its own identity.

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World Cup hopeful Carl Valeri departs Sassuolo for Ternana

Carl Valeri has agreed to leave Sassuolo without making a Serie A appearance, joining second-tier Italian side Ternana in a bid to revive his slim hopes of earning a place in Australia's World Cup squad.

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Manchester City purchase Melbourne Heart

A consortium led by English Premier League giants Manchester City have bought A-League club Melbourne Heart, with the owners of NRL franchise Melbourne Storm also purchasing a 20 per cent stake.

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Record offer for Melbourne Victory star Mark Milligan withdrawn

Melbourne Victory appear to have survived another attempt to lure away captain Mark Milligan, with Baniyas withdrawing their offer for the star midfielder.

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Preview: Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC will meet in Round 16 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, January 26 at 5pm AEDT.

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Gary Van Egmond disgusted with Jets after defeat

Gary van Egmond slammed his Newcastle Jets side for producing what he considered to be one of their worst performances of the season so far on Friday, but claimed there was no added shame being the team to hand Melbourne Heart their long-awaited victory.

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John Van't Schip not getting carried away with Heart's first win

John van 't Schip says it would have been inappropriate for Melbourne Heart's players and staff to wildly celebrate their drought-breaking victory after beating the Newcastle Jets 3-1 on Friday.

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Moss wary of struggling Sky Blues

Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss says Sydney FC's poor form counts for little ahead of his team's visit to Allianz Stadium in the A-League on Saturday.

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Orlando Engelaar a chance to make Melbourne Heart debut

Fit-again Orlando Engelaar is in contention to make his Melbourne Heart debut against the Newcastle Jets on Friday after recovering from a serious pre-season injury.

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Newcastle Jets

Melbourne Heart and Newcastle Jets will meet in Round 15 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Friday, January 17 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Preview: Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar

Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar will meet in Round 15 of the 2013-14 A-League season at nib Stadium on Friday, January 17 at 9.45pm AEDT.

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Janjetovic signs new Sydney FC deal

Goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic has agreed a new two-year contract with Sydney FC after impressing early in the 2013-14 A-League season.

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Rogic won't join Arnie in Japan

Tom Rogic's proposed loan move from Celtic to Vegalta Sendai has been cancelled after the J-League club's hierarchy vetoed the deal.

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Phoenix re-sign Riera, Boxhall

Albert Riera's fairytale rise to professional football is set to continue for at least another season, with the Spanish midfielder signing a one-year contract extension at the Wellington Phoenix.

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Kevin Muscat thrilled with Victory's resilience

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat hailed his squad's mental strength and belief following their 3-1 victory at home to Western Sydney on Tuesday.

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Tony Popovic admits Melbourne deserved victory

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic had few complaints after watching his team go down 3-1 away to a slick Melbourne Victory outfit on Tuesday.

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Kevin Muscat has faith in undermanned Melbourne Victory

Kevin Muscat has backed his depleted Melbourne Victory team to produce a competitive performance against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, despite missing a host of important players.

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Mindset change key to Melbourne Heart recovery, says John van 't Schip

John van 't Schip says salvaging something from Melbourne Heart's nightmare 2013-14 A-League season will be a tougher task than overseeing the fledgling club's introduction to the competition.

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Kruse sorry to see Osieck depart

Bayer Leverkusen's Robbie Kruse has expressed his sympathy for ousted Australia coach Holger Osieck.

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Melbourne Heart sack John Aloisi

Melbourne Heart have sacked coach John Aloisi following the club's 1-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix on Friday.

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Preview: Melbourne Heart v Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Heart and Wellington Phoenix will meet in Round 12 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Friday, December 27 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Preview: Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers

Melbourne Victory and the Western Sydney Wanderers will meet in Round 12 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Saturday, December 28 at 7.45pm AEDT.

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Double blow for Central Coast, Bernie Ibini returns

It's been a case one step forward and two steps back for Central Coast as the club confirmed that Michael McGlinchey will head to Graham Arnold's Vegalta Sendai as forward Adam Kwasnik was ruled out for the season, with the only good news being Bernie Ibini's return on loan.

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Preview: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC

Wellington Phoenix host Sydney FC in Round 11 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Westpac Stadium on Sunday December 22 at 5.00pm AEDT.

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Australians Abroad - Mitch Langerak, Robbie Kruse earn Bundesliga starts

Former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Mitch Langerak got the nod from Jurgen Klopp in a Bundesliga encounter, while his fellow German-based Socceroo Robbie Kruse also received a start at the weekend.

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Melbourne Victory 'victims of their own success', says Kevin Muscat

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says his players are 'victims of their own success' after being accused of failing to capitalise on the numerous chances they are creating.

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Alistair Edwards shuns media following Perth Glory loss

Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards has refused to attend a post-match press conference following reports of a major dressing-room argument in the wake of his side's 2-0 loss to Melbourne Victory on Friday night.

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Ndumba Makeche set for first Perth Glory start

Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards is set to hand Ndumba Makeche his first A-League start away to Melbourne Victory after the youngster impressed off the bench last week.

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Kevin Muscat: No rash changes for Melbourne Victory

Kevin Muscat is adamant he will not change Melbourne Victory's style of play despite some frustrating results in recent weeks.

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Preview: Adelaide United v Central Coast

Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners will meet in Round 10 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Coopers Stadium on Saturday December 14 at 5.30pm.

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Preview: Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory

Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory will meet in Round 10 of the 2013-14 A-League season at AAMI Park on Friday December 13 at 7.30pm AEDT.

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Patrick Kisnorbo: We must win for John Aloisi

Melbourne Heart defender Patrick Kisnorbo says the struggling team owe some good performances to embattled coach John Aloisi.

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Australians Abroad - Chris Herd starts, Adam Sarota returns

One promising young Australian player made his first Premier League appearance of 2013-14, while another returned to action in the Eredivisie following a lengthy spell on the sidelines

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Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou embraces tough World Cup draw

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has embraced the Socceroos' tough 2014 World Cup draw and backed his players to give a good account of themselves in Brazil next year.

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World Cup draw: Socceroos to face Spain, Netherlands, Chile at Brazil 2014

The Socceroos have drawn Chile, the Netherlands and holders Spain in an undeniably difficult 2014 FIFA World Cup group.

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Aloisi fears 'group of death'

Former Australia international John Aloisi hopes the Socceroos avoid a nightmare group when the World Cup draw takes place on Saturday morning (AEDT).

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Aloisi: Heart to end road woes

John Aloisi claims Melbourne Heart will be playing to win away to Western Sydney on Saturday, despite his team's woeful record on the road and the Wanderers' imposing home form.

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AAMI Park to become Melbourne Victory fortress

Kevin Muscat says opponents can expect a hostile welcome to AAMI Park as Melbourne Victory prepare to host five successive matches at the intimate venue.

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Muscat: A-League has improved dramatically

Kevin Muscat has hailed the 'dramatic' improvement in standards he has witnessed during the A-League's brief history ahead of the competition's 1000th game.

Iain Strachan

Australians Abroad - Wilkshire wins, a rare start for Halloran

Russian-based fullback Luke Wilkshire enjoyed a home victory, while the ex-Brisbane Roar man Ben Halloran stepped up to feature for his German club's first team after a long spell in the reserves

Iain Strachan

Josep Gombau: Adelaide United defenders need time

Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau says his defenders need more time to adapt to his tactics after giving up a two-goal lead in Sunday's 3-3 draw with Melbourne Heart.

Iain Strachan

John Aloisi: I haven't been saved from the sack

An emotional John Aloisi praised his players for 'showing what they were made of' in a 3-3 draw with Adelaide, but flatly denied suggestions the performance had saved him from the sack.

Iain Strachan

Alistair Edwards pots Perth Glory predecessor Ian Ferguson

Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards has welcomed a chance to blood his home-grown youngsters away to Brisbane Roar, and taken a swipe at the methods of predecessor Ian Ferguson.

Iain Strachan

Western Sydney Wanderers not underestimating Wellington Phoenix

Tony Popovic says his Western Sydney Wanderers players are determined to bounce back from their first defeat of the A-League season but will not take a struggling Wellington Phoenix side lightly.

Iain Strachan

Tiago Calvano banned for eight weeks

Sydney FC defender Tiago Calvano has been handed an eight-game ban by Football Federation Australia for making contact with a referee.

Iain Strachan

Melbourne Victory out to end Gosford hoodoo against Central Coast Mariners

Kevin Muscat says Melbourne Victory are aiming to end their Gosford hoodoo against a Central Coast Mariners team who could be something of an unknown quantity under Phil Moss.

Iain Strachan

Australians Abroad - Wins for Mile Jedinak, Robbie Kruse

The skipper of one of the Premier League's struggling teams was able to enjoy a rare victory at club level, while Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan continued his good form.

Iain Strachan

Kevin Muscat slams 'shambolic' officials

Kevin Muscat described a decision made by the match officials as 'shambolic' and 'a joke' before accusing Jeronimo Neumann of diving in Melbourne Victory's 3-0 win over Adelaide United.

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Kevin Muscat plays down Melbourne Victory link to Holger Osieck

Kevin Muscat has distanced himself from speculation linking former Socceroos coach Holger Osieck to Melbourne Victory but has confirmed he intends to hire a senior assistant to complement the club's existing backroom staff for the rest of the A-League season.

Iain Strachan

John Aloisi: Melbourne Heart players their own biggest critics

John Aloisi said the biggest pressure for Melbourne Heart to perform is coming from within the team as the external spotlight on the embattled club intensifies.

Iain Strachan

Revealed: Australia's path to FIFA World Cup glory

There's a long list of nations Ange Postecoglou and the Socceroos have little chance of beating in Brazil next year, but that won't stop us from dreaming ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw on December 6.

Iain Strachan

Heart not feeling pressure

Melbourne Heart goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne insists John Aloisi and his players are not panicking, despite their dire start to the A-League.

Iain Strachan

Kevin Muscat: Individual errors must stop

Kevin Muscat says it will take a complete team performance from Melbourne Victory to cut out costly individual errors against Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday.

Iain Strachan

John Aloisi feeling Melbourne Heart pressure

John Aloisi knows his future as Melbourne Heart coach is likely to come under scrutiny if the team's results do not improve soon.

Iain Strachan

John Aloisi: Beware of Alessandro Del Piero trickery

John Aloisi has warned his Melbourne Heart players not to give Sydney FC star Alessandro Del Piero an excuse to go to ground when the teams meet in the A-League on Friday.

Iain Strachan

Ange Postecoglou will keep his Socceroos guessing

Ange Postecoglou is set to keep his Socceroos players 'on edge and guessing' throughout his tenure, as Australia's national team embarks on a new era.

Iain Strachan

Graham Arnold to depart Central Coast Mariners

Reigning A-League champions Central Coast Mariners are set lose Graham Arnold to an Asian club, with Phil Moss poised to succeed him as head coach.

Iain Strachan

Aziz Behich: Hungry Heart not broken

Aziz Behich has claimed morale remains high in the Melbourne Heart camp despite their poor start to the 2013-14 A-League season.

Iain Strachan

Pain, Nabbout in Victory mix

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says he is yet to decide if Connor Pain or Andrew Nabbout will replace the absent Kosta Barbarouses against Sydney FC on Saturday night.

Iain Strachan

Muscat dismisses Farina speculation

Kevin Muscat has dismissed speculation over Frank Farina's future as a factor ahead of the 'Big Blue' clash between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory on Saturday night.

Iain Strachan

Aloisi not feeling Heart heat

John Aloisi claims he is not feeling the heat just yet despite Melbourne Heart's slow start to the A-League season.

Iain Strachan

Aloisi defends injured Kewell

Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi has launched an impassioned defence of captain Harry Kewell following accusations of a lack of commitment to the club's cause.

Iain Strachan

Ange Postecoglou names Socceroos squad

Ange Postecoglou has named his first Socceroos squad, choosing to omit Luke Wilkshire, David Carney and Sasa Ognenovski for the friendly against Costa Rica in Sydney on November 19.

Iain Strachan

Muscat relieved following Victory win

Kevin Muscat hopes the nerve-wracking finish to his first match in charge of Melbourne Victory will not be an indication of things to come in the club's top job.

Iain Strachan

Merrick defends Phoenix strategy

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick defended his decision to employ a risky defensive strategy in their loss to Melbourne Victory on Monday.

Iain Strachan

Muscat has eyes on the prize

Kevin Muscat believes Melbourne Victory can win the A-League title during his first season in charge after succeeding Ange Postecoglou at the powerhouse club.

Iain Strachan

Kevin Muscat named Melbourne Victory coach

Kevin Muscat believes Melbourne Victory can win the A-League title in his first season in charge after succeeding Ange Postecoglou at the club.

Iain Strachan

Wielaert: No achy breaky Heart

Melbourne Heart's Robbie Wielaert is expecting a tough encounter away to Brisbane Roar on Sunday, but believes his side has what it takes to get a result at Suncorp Stadium.

Iain Strachan

Jets banking on Heskey return

Newcastle defender Kew Jaliens hopes the imminent return of Emile Heskey can help the Jets overcome their slow start to the 2013-14 A-League season.

Iain Strachan

Kisnorbo blow for Heart

Patrick Kisnorbo's injury fears have eased but he will be sidelined for at least three weeks after suffering cartilage damage against Perth Glory on Sunday.

Iain Strachan

Socceroos distractions on Arnie's mind?

John Aloisi hopes speculation linking Graham Arnold with the Socceroos job will distract the Central Coast Mariners when they face Melbourne Heart on Saturday.

Iain Strachan

Postecoglou confirms FFA approach

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Football Federation Australia has approached Melbourne Victory to sound out his availability to coach Australia, saying it would be an honour to take over the Socceroos.

Iain Strachan

Cagey Vidmar won't play media game

Caretaker Aurelio Vidmar has declined the opportunity to publically express his interest in the vacant Socceroos coaching role after taking charge for a 3-0 win over Canada.

Iain Strachan

Socceroos take step towards redemption

Australia have responded to consecutive 6-0 thrashings and the sacking of their manager by registering a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Canada.

Iain Strachan

'Victim' Neill rejects retirement calls

Lucas Neill has rejected calls to retire from Socceroos duty, hitting out at his critics and questioning the ambition of Australian coaches.

Iain Strachan

Fergie time for Socceroos

The FFA have a responsibility to seek out all potential candidates for the vacant Socceroos' job now that Holger Osieck is gone. And, a certain Scot from Manchester doesn't have much to do these days.

Iain Strachan

Victory primed for season opener

There will be nowhere for unprepared teams to hide when the A-League season kicks off this week, according to Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou.

Iain Strachan

Aussies Abroad: Cahill the hero after Carney error

A talisman for club and country, Tim Cahill made the difference for New York Red Bulls after his compatriot David Carney committed a costly error at the other end of the pitch.

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