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Ninkovic makes shock return for Sydney FC

Sebastian Hassett 3:23 PM   Sydney FC's fading hopes of making this season's finals series have been given a timely boost with the news that Serbian playmaker Milos Ninkovic will return from injury several weeks ahead of schedule, just in time for Saturday night's clash against Brisbane Roar.

Sky Blues get physical as Blackwood bemoans lack of fight when it matters

POHANG, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 16:  George Blackwood Sydney FC compete for the ball with Park Jun-Hui of Pohang Steelers ...

Dominic Bossi   A lack of fight has led to Sydney FC's downfall this season, but if Tuesday's training session was anything to go by the Sky Blues have rediscovered their mongrel.

Sydney FC players reeling from agent's death

Tough time: Sydney FC duo Shane Smeltz and Filip Holosko played with heavy hearts against Central Coast on Saturday.

Dominic Bossi   The core of Sydney FC's squad is reeling from the tragic loss of one of the most successful and respected player agents after 37-year-old Dragan Jevtic passed away due to a stroke on Friday night. 

Drunk and abusive football fans cause trouble on train

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Drunk and abusive soccer fans travelling by train from Sydney to the NSW Central Coast kept police busy issuing alcohol and offensive language infringement notices.

Mariners leave it late to dent Sydney FC's finals hopes

Draw out the agony: Joshua Rose of the Mariners contests the ball with Sebastian Ryall of Sydney FC.

Adrian Warren   Central Coast produced an amazing late comeback and dealt a blow to Sydney FC's finals hopes with a 2-2 draw in Gosford.

Sydney FC welcome ACL distraction

Looking forward: Matt Simon says Sydney FC are just focusing on the Pohang Steelers challenge.

Dominic Bossi   So poor is Sydney FC's A-League form their players are welcoming their gruelling ACL fixture

Out-of-sorts Sydney confident of win in Steelyard

Opportunity knocks: Sydney's Robert Stambolziev is hoping for more game time.

Sebastian Hassett   The 17,500-seat Steelyard Stadium in Pohang is often held up as the best boutique stadium in Asia - and Sydney FC are hoping the surrounds will provide the motivation to pull off an upset victory against the three-time continental champions.

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'Dumbfounded' Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold at a loss to explain defeat

Another injury to worry about: Milos Ninkovic left Saturday night's game with an ankle injury.

Sebastian Hassett   With his side desperately needing all the points to keep pace with the A-League's top six, Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold admits he still can't figure out how his side slumped to one of their worst losses of the season.

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Sydney FC sink to new low after being embarrassed by Wellington

Nightmare: Sebastian Ryall and his Sydney FC teammates disappointed once again.

Sebastian Hassett   It took just 13 minutes for Allianz Stadium to fall into a state of complete and utter shock. And somehow, it only got worse for Sydney FC.

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Simon out, Smeltz back in the frame

Main man: Shane Smeltz will spearhead  the Sydney FC attack against Wellington.

Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has been dealt yet another blow at the selection table with striker Matt Simon ruled out of Saturday's match against Wellington Phoenix due to a rib injury.

Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix - The lowdown

Great contest: Jacques Faty (left) and Federico Piovaccari contest the ball during the Sydney derby in round three.

Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix - The Lowdown

Could this be the new Sydney FC crest?

New sky blue?: The proposed crest for Sydney FC.

Dominic Bossi   Sydney FC have asked for fans input to redesign the club's crest for the first time in their history.

No panic at Sydney FC despite slip, says Carney

Glass half full: David Carney of Sydney FC, left.

Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC's title challenge has diminished spectacularly over the past few months but David Carney believes the team is only a win or two away from getting their season back on track in the race to the finals.

Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque likely to miss rest of the season

Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque celebrates with fans after winning the round three A-League match between Sydney FC and ...

Dominic Bossi   Struggling Sydney FC will be without their captain for the remainder of the season.

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Why hat-trick caused so much pain for Sydney

Bruno Fornaroli of Melbourne City and Andrew Hoole of Sydney FC have an argument during the game.

Dominic Bossi   Watching Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli score a hat trick on Saturday night was one of the most painful moments for Sydney FC this season.

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Van 't Schip, Arnold praise Fornaroli

Bruno Fornaroli of Melbourne City and Andrew Hoole of Sydney FC have an argument during the game.

Michael Lynch   Melbourne City boss John van 't Schip hailed record breaking striker Bruno Fornaroli after the Uruguayan front man scored a hat trick to give City a 3-0 win over Sydney, in the process breaking the A-League scoring record.

Fornaroli hat-trick breaks goals record

Melbourne City's three-goal hero Bruno Fornaroli (right) controls the ball under pressure against Sydney FC on Saturday.

Michael Lynch   For Melbourne city, it's all about record-breaking striker Bruno Fornaroli.

Fornaroli shows why A-League should look to South America

Jamie Maclaren is in form, but City have their own super striker in Bruno Fornaroli.

Dominic Bossi   The Uruguayan could become the fourth Latin American to win the Johnny Warren Medal by the season's end, so why has the A-League ignored the region?

Jackson slap a compliment for Jurman

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Dominic Bossi   It may have cost Matt Jurman a small bruise under his left eye but with that being the only mark Guangzhou Evergrande's $65 million man Jackson Martinez left on the match, the Sydney FC defender couldn't be happier. 

World Cup winning coach praises Sydney FC after shock result

Night to remember:  Robert Stambolziev (right) is mobbed after scoring for Sydney FC against Guangzhou Evergrande.

Dominic Bossi   It was the quote nobody expected Luis Felipe Scolari would say after Guangzhou Evergrande's trip to Sydney FC

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Sydney FC stun Asian champions with late winner

Job well done:  Sydney FC players celebrate their win over Guangzhou in the Asian Champions League at Allianz Stadium.

Dominic Bossi   Guangzhou Evergrande's $65 million man didn't know anything about Sydney three days ago. On Wednesday night, the Sky Blues humbled the Asian Champions.

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Guangzhou Evergrande's Sydney 'invasion'

Guangzhou Evergrande's promotion before the Chinese club's clash with Sydney FC.

Sebastian Hassett   Guangzhou Evergrande have left no doubt how they feel about Wednesday night's Asian Champions League group stage match against Sydney FC, issuing an eyebrow-raising image of a huge naval war fleet invading Sydney harbour.

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'We will not be intimidated by Guangzhou', says Graham Arnold

"When I got brought up as a coach, it's all about winning": Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold.

Sebastian Hassett   While Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold admits Australia cannot compete with China financially, he's adamant his side will put up a huge fight against Guangzhou Evergrande in their Asian Champions League match on Wednesday night.

Sydney FC v Guangzhou Evergrande - The Lowdown

One to watch: Guangzhou striker Jackson Martinez will attract plenty of attention.

Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC v Guangzhou Evergrande - The Lowdown

Pressure all on big-spending Guangzhou: Ninkovic

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Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC might need the three points against Guangzhou Evergrande in Wednesday night's Asian Champions League fixture but Milos Ninkovic believes the Chinese club's the extraordinary spending means it's the visitors who should be feeling the burden of expectation.

Sydney FC have golden chance to become top Asian side

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Michael Cockerill   Sydney FC reckon they want to become the "premium brand" in Asia. Wednesday night's visit by Guangzhou Evergrande will benchmark those aspirations.

Evergrande's $65 million man arrives in style

Fresh-faced:  Evergrande's Jackson Martinez looking well-rested after his flight from China.

Dominic Bossi   "There are a lot of possibilities," Colombian star Jackson Martinez says of Asia's wealthiest football club.

Winless in six, fresh selection crisis could ruin Sydney FC's season

Injury blow: Sydney FC striker Matt Simon faces an extended period on the sidelines.

Sebastian Hassett   Sydney FC might have picked up a draw against Melbourne Victory in Saturday night's Big Blue – but the extraordinary injury and suspension toll may make it the costliest point the Sky Blues have picked up all season.

Uphill task for Victory, Sydney, but Muscat, Arnold talk up top-two spot

Incensed: Victory coach Kevin Muscat, left, was fuming after his side's 1-1 draw with Sydney on Saturday night.

Michael Lynch   Last year's champions, Melbourne Victory, and the team they beat in the grand final, Sydney, are clinging on to a finals berth by the skin of their teeth.