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Glory out to reclaim O’Neill
MILOS Ninkovic and his attacking comrades are taking the headlines at Sydney FC, but the less-heralded contribution of other members of the team hasn’t gone unnoticed.
The Premier League’s most influential in 2016-17
WITH 11 games played this Premier League season, who have been the most significant contributors this term, as we resume the competition this weekend?
The next players under Ange’s Roos microscope
AUSTRALIA has ended its 2016 qualifying period struggling to score and inconsistent. Here’s what we’ve learnt from 2016, with the players now under Ange’s microscope.
Jose incensed over Rooney’s drunken antics
JOSE Mourinho is furious with the Football Association after learning that England backroom staff were present when Wayne Rooney socialised into the early hours.
Socceroos have to wait to put woes right
HAVING got out of jail in Bangkok, the Socceroos have four months of soul searching ahead of them to ensure another escape act isn’t required when they meet Iraq in March.
‘We need our players to be playing regular football’
START playing every week for your club or face the consequences at the Socceroos’ selection table.
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Jedinak rescues Roos in Thailand
THE Socceroos needed two penalties from captain Mile Jedinak to avoid total embarrassment against minnows Thailand on a steamy Bangkok night.
Worst performance of Ange era: Player ratings
IT was the worst performance of the Ange Postecoglou era as Australia laboured to a 2-2 draw against Thailand in Bangkok. Who were the main culprits?
‘We were careless, lazy and must learn quickly’
MAT Ryan has called for the Socceroos to show some passion as they reach the midway point of their World Cup campaign out of the automatic qualification places.
Video: Vardy scores, wins Mannequin Challenge
VIDEO: It’s the craze sweeping the sporting world, but Jamie Vardy has topped everyone — bringing out the Mannequin Challenge after his cracking goal against Spain
What Roos horror means for Russia equation
WE didn’t expect this to happen. But after the Socceroos’ shock draw to Thailand, here is the perilous state of play in AFC World Cup qualifying for Russia 2018.
Socceroos will rue this missed opportunity
THE Socceroos should have not only beaten Thailand, but won convincingly Instead a draw leaves them precariously placed in their World Cup qualifying group.
Roar draw on Queensland spirit
THE Brisbane Roar will debut their new maroon strip in Saturday’s A-League showdown against Sydney FC, with the kit a nod to their statewide support.
Leckie focused, confident ahead of Thailand clash
MATHEW Leckie is so focused on his Socceroos task in Bangkok that he doesn’t know the name of his new club coach and is confident Australia can secure victory against Thailand.
The huge stakes as Roos try to boost Aussie morale
NOTHING but a Socceroos victory over the winless Thailand will satisfy Ange Postecoglou but a victory away from home won’t guarantee qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
W-League Rd 2: Five minute wrap
THE Newcastle Jets were the stars of the second weekend of W-League action with the most emphatic win of the round. SWOOP five minute wrap.
Another Rooney blow compounds England’s woes
SKIPPER Wayne Rooney has been dealt another setback ahead of England’s year-ending friendly against Spain at Wembley.
South’s huge step toward A-League inclusion
COULD the A-League could have a new team next season? Former NSL giants South Melbourne have taken a major step towards making that dream a reality.
Captain’s call: It’s time to dominate
SOCCEROOS skipper Mile Jedinak will demand an imposing performance worthy of Australia’s status as Asian champions against minnows Thailand on Tuesday night.
Postecoglou: It’s in our hands
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou believes Australia will have one foot on the plane to Russia for the 2018 World Cup with a win over Thailand on Tuesday night.
Ange rolls out red carpet to his league of nations
THE thought of losing a player to another country bothers Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou almost us much as the unlikelihood of tasting defeat against Thailand.
Maclaren backs himself to deliver
JAMIE Maclaren’s initial shock at being named in Australia’s squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand has been replaced by a feeling of responsibility to deliver.
German football powerhouse’s plans for Usain Bolt
USAIN Bolt dreams of playing in the Premier League, and it’s now been confirmed that his first taste of professional football will actually take place.
Smith prepared to wait for club chance
SOCCEROOS left back Brad Smith has yet to make a start for Bournemouth following his move from Liverpool but he is prepared to bide his time, however not for too long.
Video: Hazard, Memphis dazzle in key qualifiers
ARJEN Robben marked his return to international duty after a year sidelined by injuries with a goal as the Netherlands beat Luxembourg 3-1.
‘Thai Messi’ looms as Aussies’ biggest threat
THAILAND-based former Socceroos defender Matt Smith says if there is one player who could hurt Australia on Tuesday night it is the aptly nicknamed ‘Messi Jay.’
Ninkovic stars as Sydney FC thumps Perth
TWO goals and another effervescent display from Milos Ninkovic helped Sydney edge an absorbing and at times bruising encounter with Perth Glory 4-1.
How close Mooy is to playing for Man City
AARON Mooy confirmed he’s being closely monitored by Manchester City throughout his loan stint at Huddersfield, renewing hopes he could yet play for the PL giants.
