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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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Familiar faces in running to lead Phoenix

Michael Lynch A long list of candidates is bidding to replace Ricki Herbert as coach of Wellington Phoenix.

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Preview: A-League week 23

Michael Lynch Michael Lynch previews and predicts all of this weekend's A-League action.

The run home

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

Diving furore not on Reds' radar

Adelaide Coach John Kosmina says controversy in last game "done and dusted".

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Two-horse race for the title

Liam Fitzgibbon and Steve Larkin Gifted Argentine Carrusca scores twice and creates another goal as Adelaide defeats Wellington.

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Police to probe A-League racial abuse

Michael Lynch Football Federation Australia chiefs are under pressure to crack down on racist fans after Wellington Phoneix star Paul Ifill revealed he had suffered racial abuse from Adelaide supporters in his...

Youngsters lift Phoenix

Cathy Walshe, Wellington Struggling Wellington puts together an improved performance to earn a point against the Mariners.

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Smeltz's goal has always been to score

Michael Lynch Perth Glory's main man is in Melbourne intent on derailing Victory's recent resurgence.

Victory crunch match

Michael Lynch Cup eve encounter with Wellington Phoenix will be crucial test for Ange Postecoglou.

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Nix a timely test for Victory

Michael Lynch It doesn't seem to matter how competitive Wellington is, it always seems to struggle against Melbourne Victory.

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Victory clicks but coach wants more

Michael Lynch For those of a Melbourne Victory persuasion, Monday night's 3-2 defeat of Wellington Phoenix will provide plenty of reasons to believe in a speedy transformation of the club's fortunes - if only the...

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Glory grabs share of top spot

Cathy Walshe, Wellington Perth secured its second win of the season with a 2-0 win at home to Melbourne Heart yesterday to share top spot with Adelaide and Newcastle on six points.

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Heart out to build on hot start

Michael Lynch Win in opening derby brings credibility to club that has had its share of doubters.

Friendly fire baffles Victory coach

Ange Postecoglou tells A-League clubs to cool down after a spate of violent pre-season flare-ups.

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Phoenix rises to keep pressure on Heart

Cathy Walshe, Wellington Ricki Herbert's Phoenix not about to get complacent despite a commanding 3-1 win over Melbourne Heart.

Terry may play in Euro

England captain John Terry to face racism charge after the European championship.

Phoenix flies into top form

Michael Lynch When the A-League season got under way few pundits had many positive things to say about Wellington Phoenix.

Heart loses way again, Sydney next obstacle

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip says home clash with Sydney FC a ''must-win'' game.