Saturday February 16, 2008
Jets want to silence Roar early
Joel Griffiths may get the publicity at Newcastle, but Stuart Musialik is the one to watch.
Blatter rules out OS games for Premier League
World soccer body president Sepp Blatter says that English Premier League games won't be played overseas.
Friday February 15, 2008
Vidmar to bow out in A-League grand final
Tony Vidmar prepares for his final match, seeming more resilient, less emotional and more at ease with the way things have panned out.
Asian entry a grand incentive, says Farina
Queensland coach Frank Farina admits that he would rather his A-League team won Sunday's preliminary final than the grand final the following week.
Thursday February 14, 2008
Australia jump 10 places in latest FIFA rankings
Australia has jumped 10 places to 38 in the latest FIFA world rankings following their 3-0 win over Qatar in their World Cup qualifier.
Opposition set to kill off EPL plan
Football Federation Australia has joined the chorus of disapproval of the EPL's plans for an international round.
Travelling sideshow not exactly a circus act
The English Premier League wants to take its show on the road but at what cost to our domestic competitions?
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Owners not convinced on moving Premier League games
Opposition is mounting around the world to the proposal to stage English Premier League games abroad - and even the club owners are now having doubts.
Gunners shoot ahead
Arsenal moves five points clear at the summit of the English Premier League, but make desperately heavy weather of the journey in its 2-0 win over Blackburn.
Two sign for Victory but more deals are pending
Melbourne Victory tables a new offer to out-of-contract defender Daniel Piorkowski but the talented, injury-prone centre-back yet to decide whether to stay.
Newcastle remains confident
Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond maintains his side's self-belief is still intact despite the demoralising A-League major semi-final defeat to Central Coast.
Tuesday February 12, 2008
Gritty Arsenal goes five points clear of United
Arsenal moves five points clear at the top of the Premier League as goals from Philippe Senderos and Emmanuel Adebayor secure a 2-0 win over Blackburn.
Farina claims underdog status against Jets
The Newcastle Jets are the "red-hot favourites" for Sunday's preliminary final against Queensland, according to Roar coach Frank Farina.
McDonald helps cream Aberdeen
Two goals from Australian striker Scott McDonald help Celtic cruise to a 5-1 victory over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League.
With all due respect, City humbles United
This was City's first league victory at Old Trafford since 1974,
its first league double over its neighbour since 1970.
Monday February 11, 2008
McDonald scores a double to help Celtic cruise to 5-1 win
Two goals from Australian striker Scott McDonald helped Celtic cruise to a 5-1 victory over Aberdeen in their Scottish Premier League clash on Sunday.
United slump to defeat in Manchester derby
Arsenal were left two points clear at the top of the Premier League table as title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea both dropped vital points.
Draw means Barcelona is losing touch with Real
Second-placed Barcelona fails to keep the pressure on leader Real Madrid after scrambling a 1-1 draw at Sevilla in the Primera Liga.
Everton's 'ugly' win puts Reading in further free fall
The relief is palpable when Everton awakes in the second half of its match against Liverpool to scrape to a 1-0 win.
Capello may call on Beckham
England manager Fabio Capello assures David Beckham he will win his coveted 100th national cap if he gets fit playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Straight from Central casting, a cliffhanger
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna claims his club has enjoyed its greatest performance in the A-League after defeating Newcastle 3-0 to reach the grand final.
Once adrift, Mariners manage to find their course
Want to know why the A-League is leaving its burgeoning army of fans wanting to come back for more?
Kennedy uses his head, again
In-form Australian striker Josh Kennedy helps his new German Bundesliga club Karlsruhe snatch a crucial away point in its 2-2 draw with Hannover.
Worlds apart 50 years on, but United in admiration
When Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United, he was completely ignorant of the Busby Babes and the tragic events of 50 years ago.
Sunday February 10, 2008
Kewell keen to return soon for Socceroos ... and Liverpool
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek demonstrated acute management skills when calling on European-based stars for a hit-and-run win over Qatar.
Now the hard part
Australia's home win was crucial, but now difficult away legs loom in their World Cup quest.
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Archie's high five
Video: Archie Thompson's amazing individual display.
