Frank Farina
Soccer
Serie A call up for Canberra's Carl Valeri
Lee Gaskin Carl Valeri will fulfill his life-long dream of playing in one of the world’s premier leagues after securing a promotion to the Serie A.
A-League
Farina backs Vidosic as right-hand man
Sebastian Hassett Rado Vidosic is poised to land a plum job as Frank Farina's assistant at Sydney FC despite having been dumped as Brisbane Roar coach just two months into the last A-League season.
Football
Second-tier competition a buzz and boon for game
Craig Foster The recent launch of the National Premier Leagues and, in particular, their champions playing each other for the title of national champion, is a tremendous boost for the game on many levels.
High praise for Gallop as timing is everything
Richard Hinds David Gallop's move to the A-League coincided with its best and brightest season.
A-League
How the west wasn't won as ceasefire leads to derby draw
Sebastian Hassett Billed as a shootout in the Wild West, both Sydney FC and Western Sydney arrived at Parramatta Stadium and stood 10 paces apart, exchanging snarls, fingers dangling over the holsters.
A-League
How Sky Blues lost their silver lining
Sebastian Hassett Star-studded Sydney FC missed the A-League finals. Sebastian Hassett looks at where it all went wrong.
A-League
Farina could learn from nearby foes
Sebastian Hassett When you look at the respective playing rosters of Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, it's hard to fathom - nigh impossible - how this situation came to pass.
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.
Football
No-names show plenty of Heart to trump Sky Blues at home
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART'S home record might just be the thing that can sneak them into the A-League finals. They did their play-off chances a power of good on Sunday afternoon, seeing off a Sydney side...
A-League
Looking good on paper won't get it done, says Griffiths
Sebastian Hassett SYDNEY FC currently boast a galaxy of stars but Joel Griffiths has warned his teammates must get their act together or missing the finals might be all they get remembered for.
Thwaite boosts Glory's spirits after brushing aside Sky Blues
Sebastian Hassett PERTH GLORY have landed their first blow against Sydney FC before Saturday's match at nib Stadium by re-singing defender Michael Thwaite.
A wealth of talent puts pressure on Farina to get team's balance right
Sebastian Hassett SYDNEY FC now have Lucas Neill in their ranks but difficult questions lie ahead for Frank Farina as he wrestles with the embarrassment of riches at his disposal.
Football
Neill's sorry, but his Heart was always in Sydney
Sebastian Hassett DID new Sydney FC signing Lucas Neill break a promise to join Melbourne Heart? They say yes, he says no - and suddenly the scene is set for a sizzling encounter when the two clubs clash on Saturday...
Farina quick to extend Chianese deal as rival clubs circle
Dominic Bossi SYDNEY FC are showing no signs of slowing down their recruitment drive, having re-signed striker Joel Chianese on a one-year deal.
A-League
Griffiths ban stuns Sydney on eve of Jets showdown
Dominic Bossi SYDNEY FC have been dealt a blow on the eve of their clash with the Newcastle Jets, with star striker Joel Griffiths slapped with a three-match ban by the Match Review Panel for making an offensive...
A-League
Sydney set to drop Culina after Farina row
Sebastian Hassett Sydney FC midfielder Jason Culina will almost certainly be dropped for Sunday's match against Brisbane Roar at Allianz Stadium after engaging in a row with coach Frank Farina at training on Friday...
Striker hopes to make Sydney permanent home
Sebastian Hassett HE'S big, he's tall, and Sydney FC coach Frank Farina reckons 19-year-old Jarrod Kyle might be the secret weapon to unleash on unsuspecting rivals in the race to the finals.
A-League
Mariner Rogic set for move to Celtic
Dominic Bossi The brightest young talent in Australian football, Tom Rogic, may never play in the A-League again.
Caravella looks for new home after early release from Reds
Dominic Bossi ADELAIDE United have released attacking midfielder Zenon Caravella from the final six months of his contract to pursue his career elsewhere.
