Archie Thompson
FOOTBALL
Bravo, A-League: smarter analysis is raising our football IQ
Craig Foster One of the most glorious elements of the A-League today is the clash of styles, a broad mix of approaches that provides a fascinating spectacle.
Football
Former stars back to help youngsters
David Polkinghorne Shaun Ontong and Kaz Patafta want to help discover the next Tom Rogic in Canberra.
Phoenix take Glory with 2-1 win
Perth Glory's finals chances are hanging by a thread after suffering a shock 2-1 loss to A-League strugglers Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on Sunday.
Football
Socceroos enjoy spell out of the spotlight
Sebastian Hassett Rarely in recent years have the Socceroos been able to go about their business unnoticed but thanks to the sensational climax of the A-League season - specifically the Sydney derby - the national...
Football
Live: World Cup qualifier, Socceroos v Oman
Justin Ballis Australia host Oman in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Sydney's ANZ Stadium. The Socceroos are second in Group B and have played a game less than their rivals, but must make home games count.
Victory earn home final with late winner against Phoenix
Melbourne Victory clinched third place in the A-League and a home elimination final against Perth with a scrambling 3-2 win over Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.
A-League
Thompson's return to boost Victory
Michael Lynch LIKE a good bottle of red, Archie Thompson appears to be getting better with age.
Football
Six A-League players in Socceroos squad
Sebastian Hassett Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has stuck with the tried and tested for this month's World Cup qualifier against Oman in Sydney, naming a largely predictable 23-man squad for the must-win match.
Football
Osieck vows full-throttle action for Socceroos
Sebastian Hassett Holger Osieck says there's only one plan for this month's World Cup qualifier against Oman in Sydney - to play full-throttle attacking football and put Australia in the box seat to progress to Brazil.
Heart plan to home in on finals berth
Michael Lynch IN CRICKET we have flat-track bullies - batsmen who cannot be blasted out with dynamite when the wicket is offering little to the bowler, but who struggle when there is some movement in the pitch.
Victory deny suspect game claim
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE VICTORY officials on Saturday joined leaders from Football Federation Australia in strenuously denying there was anything untoward in the A-League after revelations that Asian gamblers had...
A-League
Sydney left to sweat over Griffiths and Grant niggles
Sebastian Hassett SYDNEY FC striker Joel Griffiths is touch and go for Saturday night's sold-out Australia Day clash against Melbourne Victory as he tries to recover from a hip-flexor injury.
Fans disunited as supporters accuse Ticketek of own goal
Megan Levy Football fans were more divided than united this morning when tickets to the showdown between English Premier League giants Manchester United and the A-League All Stars were snapped up within two...
Man Utd bound for Sydney?
Sebastian Hassett FOURTEEN years after they last graced Australian shores, Manchester United are set to make their next visit to Sydney, with a friendly match scheduled for July 20 at ANZ Stadium.
Football
Socceroos draw with North Korea
Angela Habashy HONG KONG: Australia's hopes of qualifying for next year's East Asian Cup hang in the balance after drawing 1-1 with North Korea in the tournament's marquee match at Hong Kong Stadium on Wednesday...
Football
Socceroos thrash Guam 9-0
The Socceroos' tyros have delivered the goal haul needed to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the East Asian Cup, thrashing minnows Guam 9-0.
Manchester United to play A-League All-Stars in Sydney
Liam Fitzgibbon English Premier League giants Manchester United will return to Australia for the first time in 14 years to face an A-League All Stars squad in July.
Osieck offers a glimpse of the future without stars
Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos coach, is fast discovering.
Soccer
Young Socceroos show spirit in comeback win
Liam Fitzgibbon Nikita Rukavytsya and Robert Cornthwaite scored their first international goals as an experimental Socceroos ground out a 2-1 win over South Korea in their friendly match in Hwaseong on Wednesday...
Soccer
Socceroos debut whets appetite for Canberran
Lee Gaskin Tom Rogic returns to Australia with his national claims enhanced, while fellow Canberran Carl Valeri faces an injury-enforced stint on the sidelines.
