Aurelio Vidmar keeping Reds' heads level

By Daniel Brettig Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is battling to keep his players insulated from an expectation the Reds will wipe the floor in Wednesday night's ACL match.

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Osieck resists talk of fresh faces

Michael Lynch Socceroos boss makes it clear he will not be pressured into picking a host of fresh faces for international friendlies.

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Cahill's surprise New York move

Michael Lynch Tim Cahill's quitting English Premier League and moving to far less demanding competition hardly a surprise.

Foreigners, locals to form a long queue

Michael Lynch Best-placed local candidate for Heart job would be assistant Ante Milicic.

Arnold favourite for coaching job as Sydney looks to entertain

Sebastian Hassett Central Coast Mariners boss red-hot tip to be installed as next coach of Sydney FC.

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Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics

Michael Lynch Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.

Paul Okon to guide Young Socceroos

Former Socceroos captain Paul Okon has been appointed coach of Australia's under-20 team.

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Herd joins Socceroos

Michael Lynch Holger Osieck's stealthy transformation of the Socceroos continues apace.

Adelaide out to tighten grip on top spot

Sam Lienert Adelaide United can take a giant step towards the A-League minor premiership when they meet Queensland Roar at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday night.

Depth a weapon for Victory: Merrick

Sam Lienert Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick expects the club's depth and injury-free status to be a telling weapon as tiring teams approach the A-League finals.

Sydney FC coach Kosmina's future clouded

Daniel Brettig There is a feeling of sympathy for former Reds boss John Kosmina as he returned to his clouded future with Sydney FC.

Squad break-up to hinder Adelaide charge

Daniel Brettig An obstacle to Adelaide United's A-League title push seems to be the impending break-up of their squad that has forged a successful path through Asia.

Adelaide United 'to make a statement'

Daniel Brettig Adelaide United are out to make a definitive statement on the destiny of this season's A-League title when they face Sydney FC in a showpiece match on Saturday.

No talk of minor premiership for Vidmar

Justin Chadwick Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar says his team can ill-afford to think about the prospect of claiming the A-League minor premiership.

Glory fear no team, even Adelaide

Justin Chadwick Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell believes Adelaide United are now the power club but insists his charges feel no fear ahead of their clash.

Bet against Victory a big error: Brebner

Sam Lienert Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner admits betting against his own club was the biggest mistake of his career.

A-League bets scandal prompts FFA call

Liam FitzGibbon Football Federation Australia has called for compulsory co-operation between betting agencies and sporting bodies following the A-League's betting scandal.

Vidmar lauds benefits of CWC campaign

Adrian Warren Coach Aurelio Vidmar declared Adelaide United's FIFA Club World Cup campaign was invaluable, believing it had increased the club's profile on the global stage.

Adelaide fifth at Club World Cup

Adelaide United have clinched fifth place at the FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 win over Egyptian side Al Ahly in Yokohama, Japan.

Adelaide face Al Ahly in CWC playoff

Liam FitzGibbon Adelaide are out to claim both a $2 million prize and a slice of respect for Australian football in Thursday's Club World Cup playoff against Egypt's Al Ahly.