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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sun shines on A-League

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

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Wanderers won't fold under pressure: coach

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

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Preview: A-League week 24

Michael Lynch Michael Lynch analyses and predict the results for all five A-League matches this weekend.

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Sack the coach, the favoured tactic for losing clubs

Michael Lynch Sacking the coach is a tradition in world soccer, and A-League club owners don't want to let the side down.

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Neill's change of heart

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart says it is happy to get the chance to take on Socceroos skipper.

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Neill apologises to Heart for Sydney move

Angela Habashy Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has apologised to Melbourne Heart for his last-minute switch to join A-League rivals Sydney FC instead but insists money had nothing to do with the move.

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Neill hungry and ready to face the Heart

Sebastian Hassett, Sydney Lucas Neill claims he took a pay cut when shunning Melbourne Heart for Sydney FC.

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Italian master delivers

Dominic Bossi, Sydney A place in the top six is no longer a pipe dream for Sydney FC, but a reality.

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Melbourne Heart looms large as Neill chases first-team football

Michael Lynch and Sebastian Hassett Brisbane Roar's Asian Champions League defeat on Wednesday night looks set to tip the balance in Melbourne Heart's direction as the chase to sign Socceroo captain Lucas Neill intensifies.

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Heart beating for Socceroo

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart is confident it will capture the signature of Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill after it talks to the veteran defender and his agent in Sydney on Friday.

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Farina plays waiting game on injured duo

Michael Lynch Sydney FC boss will give Joel Griffiths and Rhyan Grant until the last possible moment.

The run home

Craig Foster At the mid-point of the A-League season, here is the report card on how things have gone.

Adelaide thumps Sydney FC

Adelaide Dario Vidosic scores twice to orchestrate a 3-0 drubbing of an off-key Sydney FC.

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Transfer window pivotal in AL title race

Sydney The January transfer window shapes as make or break for a host of A-League clubs, with several title heavyweights facing the prospect of losing their top talent overseas.

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Farina bemoans weak Sydney FC

Adelaide Frank Farina hasn't played soccer for 15 years, but reckons he could have easily got touches against his hapless Sydney FC on New Year's Eve.