Mariners stay on top after brilliant Ibini winner

Dominic Bossi, Gosford A moment of brilliance ensures Central Coast finishes the year on top of the A-League.

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Victory takes the Glory

Michael Lynch It's not yet a juggernaut, but it is beginning to take on all the characteristics of a bandwagon.

Demanding Postecoglou keeps lid on rising Victory

Michael Lynch Coach is famously demanding and he does have high standards, wherever he has gone.

Victory go down to Perth in friendly

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings its pre-season campaign against A-League sides to a mixed conclusion, losing 2-1 at home to Perth Glory in a friendly behind closed doors at AAMI Park.

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The $2 million man

Sebastian Hassett, Sydney Legendary Italian striker Alessandro Del Piero agrees to join Sydney FC for coming season.

Glory coach locks in contract as finals loom

Justin Chadwick, Perth Ian Ferguson sets his sights on building a successful dynasty at the A-League club.

The never ending Glory

Michael Lynch, Perth Highest A-League finish and first home final suggest good days ahead for Glory.

Heart-breaker Smeltz gives Perth the glory

Michael Lynch, Perth Heart's dreams of unlikely championship chase fall at the first hurdle.

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Door open for Glory's McGarry

Michael Lynch Perth Glory will give Scottish forward Steve McGarry until close to kick-off to prove his fitness.

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Glory roars into final

Liam Fitzgibbon Perth to meet Brisbane Roar in the A-League grand final after Glory defeated Central Coast.

Brisbane roars late to take glory

Michael Lynch, Brisbane The beautiful game can often be joyous. But just as often it can be downright ugly.

Mariners 'can halt Roar home hoodoo'

Ian McCullough Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna feels the Mariners can put their previous home struggles against Queensland behind them in Gosford on Saturday.

Muscat in anxious wait over handling ref

Justin Chadwick Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat could find himself in hot water from Football Federation Australia after brushing away the hand of a match referee.

Petrovski saves the day for Mariners

Chris Pike A 10-man Central Coast scored in the dying seconds to salvage a 2-2 A-League draw with Perth Glory at Members Equity Stadium on Saturday night.

Thompson scores as Victory stays on top

Sam Lienert Melbourne Victory's Archie Thompson has scored the winner for his side for the second straight match as they notched a 2-1 A-League win over Central Coast.

Mariners fight to a draw against Sydney

Adrian Warren Olyroo Matt Simon scored twice as Central Coast overturned a three goal second half deficit to force a 3-3 A-League draw with Sydney FC.

Mariners skipper signs long-term deal

Guy Hand Central Coast Mariners have been boosted on the eve of their A-League match against Sydney FC with skipper Alex Wilkinson agreeing a new two-year deal.

Mariners claim F3 derby 1-0

Liam Fitzgibbon Central Coast bounced back to form and claimed local honours with a 1-0 A-League win over Newcastle in a low-key F3 derby in Gosford.

No fairytale Mariners exit for Bosnich

Liam Fitzgibbon There was no fairytale farewell but Mark Bosnich hoped it wasn't the end of his story after his short-term A-League contract with Central Coast ended.