Frank Farina

QLD coach Frank Farina wants video refs

Jim Morton Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina has called for soccer to follow cricket and the rugby codes and introduce video technology to adjudicate on disputed goals.

Football

Mate against mate in dash for Mori's record

Michael Lynch Effervescent, exuberant, an essential cog in the Socceroos' scoring armoury, he is a man who produces goals at regular intervals and celebrates in his own inimitable style whenever he does so.

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Soccer

A winner, no Archie-bargy

Michael Lynch Effervescent, exuberant, an essential cog in the Socceroos' scoring armoury. He is a man who produces goals at regular intervals and celebrates in his own inimitable style when he does so.

Iraq's star duo out of clash with Socceroos

Sebastian Hassett The Socceroos have been handed a huge boost for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at ANZ Stadium after two of Iraq's greatest players, Younis Mahmoud and Nashat Akram, announced their immediate...

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Soccer

Kruse the man of the hour

Michael Lynch All players have one moment, or one game, where they announce themselves, making such an impression that their place in fans' affections is guaranteed.

Soccer

Mathew Ryan signs with Club Brugge

Australian Mathew Ryan's move to Belgian heavyweights Club Brugge is complete, with Central Coast Mariners gaining a "sizeable" transfer fee for the goalkeeper.

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.

Football

Brugge step up to make Ryan their No.1 gun

Dominic Bossi Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan is set to end months of speculation over his future by signing with Belgian team Club Brugge.

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.

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A-League Grand Final: what the experts say

The grand final predictions of A-League coaches,

Soccer

Sun shines on A-League

Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.

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.

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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.

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.

Soccer

Wanderers won't fold under pressure: coach

Sydney A-League derby the closest Western Sydney will come to a finals dress rehearsal.

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.

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