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The agony and the ecstasy of our World Cup odyssey

Such was the ease of the Socceroos' qualifying effort for the 2010 World Cup - Pim Verbeek's squad made it with several games to spare - that it's easy to forget Australia has tended to live on a...

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Socceroos fans can at least dare to dream

Tim Cahill (top) and the Australians celebrate after Lucas Neill of the Socceroos scored a goal during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the Australian Socceroos and Jordan at Etihad Stadium on June 11, 2013.

Michael Lynch Tuesday night's must-win clash with Iraq in Sydney should hold no terrors.

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Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16:  Ernie Merrick gives instructions during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session at Gosch's Paddock on February 16, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.

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Can Mariners do victory jig?

Melbourne Victory's Mark Milligan.

Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.

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Victory's challenge: how to contain Heskey

Emile Heskey.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory welcomes the test it faces, set to pit an inexperienced central defensive pairing against Newcastle's star import Emile Heskey.

Victory in radical reshuffle

Leigh Broxham of Melbourne Victory.

Michael Lynch It could be one of the most unlikely match-ups in A-League history: pint-sized Leigh Broxham is poised to line up on man mountain Emile Heskey.

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Victory's self-belief pays off

Victory v Heart

Michael Lynch It was fiery, feisty, a real Christmas cracker of a game offering up many talking points.

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Victory shuffle gives Postecoglou reason to smile

Relief: Victory coach Ange Postecoglou with Mark Milligan.

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou finally has a reason to leave a game in a good mood this season.

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Heart boss rejoices in Grella's capability

Vince Grella.

Michael Lynch Calm, methodical and steady, Vinnie Grella has, down the years, done things his way.

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Without Musky, Victory has lost its mojo: Kosmina

Stoush: John Kosmina and Kevin Muscat in 2006.

Michael Lynch Victory has never found a proper replacement for Kevin Muscat.

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Heart set to sign former Socceroo Garcia to bolster side

Richard Garcia

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart to sign former Socceroo Richard Garcia, subject to his passing a medical.

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The tough choices

No bull: Tim Cahill's move to the US was the best one for him despite talk about him turning his back on the A-League.

Michael Lynch Tim Cahill's decision to move to the US rather than the A-League isn't the end of the world.

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Victory players deserve blame for poor season

Michael Lynch A-League's so-called glamour team was made to look third-rate by Sydney.

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Victory targets Spanish defender

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory looks to boost its squad for the final weeks of the season by signing Ubay Luzardo.

Pros and cons of Hernandez

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Michael Lynch Carlos Hernandez divides opinions, but there is no denying his silky skills.

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Victory chases Arnold, Postecoglou

Graham Arnold and Ange Postecoglou.

Michael Lynch Having made a mess of the past 12 months, the club knows it has to get things right this time.

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Brisbane set to roar again

Brisbane star Besart Berisha tries to argue a point with referee Torki Mohsen during the AFC Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai during the week.

Michael Lynch Brisbane Roar goes into A-League grand final as a hot favourite to make it back-to-back titles.

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Let the Victory revolution begin

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Michael Lynch They say that lightning never strikes twice. It did for Ange Postecoglou with Brisbane Roar.

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I didn't walk out on Roar: Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says he did not break a contract with Brisbane.

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou says he had been working at the club without having signed an extension to his existing deal.

Youth the go in Glory signings

Glory coach Ian Ferguson.

Perth Perth Glory secures Heart winger Adrian Zahra and Gold Coast striker Chris Harold.