Bolton

Arsenal aims to back up Villa win at Bolton

London Thomas Vermaelen believes FA Cup victory over Aston Villa can help salvage the club's faltering challenge for a top four EPL place.

Derby is make or break, says Bolton

Michael Lynch Goalkeeper thinks winner of tomorrow's derby could take the title as well.

Clint Bolton out of Sydney FC side

Clint Bolton has been ruled out of Sydney FC's crunch match with A-League leaders Central Coast after succumbing to a hip injury.

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Revolving door a hurdle for title-winning sides in player stakes

Brent Griffiths and Mile Sterjovski of the Mariners during a training session earlier in the week.

Michael Lynch After grand final success, clubs can find it hard to retain players.

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Garcia scoops awards for his whole-hearted performances

Richard Garcia.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart is anxious to re-sign former Socceroo midfielder Richard Garcia, and if the West Australian needed any persuading about how popular he is with the hierarchy and fans of the...

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Heart's veterans playing for futures

Injured: Adama Traore won't return for up to four weeks.

Michael Lynch Coach John Aloisi demanding his older men stand up and be counted.

Heart keeps its nerve to notch crucial win

Heart celebrates.

Michael Lynch A timely victory lifts Melbourne Heart off the foot of the A-League table.

Everton routs Cheltenham 5-1 in FA Cup

Everton v Cheltenham Town

Cheltenham Everton sweeps into FA Cup fourth round, smashing League Two minnows Cheltenham.

Aloisi takes blame for defeat

Grounded: Patrick Gerhardt after the loss.

Angela Habashy, Sydney Dejected coach blames himself for playing exhausted returning Socceroos.

Aloisi gives veteran goalkeeper tick of approval

Clint Bolton

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart coach will stick with Clint Bolton and backs him to bounce back.

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Farina delivers, after a faltering fashion

Alessandro del Piero.

Sebastian Hassett Frank Farina's first match in charge of Sydney FC won't be remembered as a glamorous spectacle but it at least delivered something.

Four all-premier league ties drawn

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London Manchester United, Arsenal and holders Chelsea were all handed ties with fellow Premier League sides in the draw for the FA Cup third round.

Golgol goal has Heart pumping

Golgol Mebrahtu of the Heart celebrates his goal.

Michael Lynch Golgol Mehbratu has waited an eternity to score his first A-League goal.

Jets fashion a Heart stopper

All Heart: Melbourne talisman Richard Garcia celebrates after scoring the first goal in the draw with Newcastle at AAMI Park on Saturday.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart races to two-goal lead inside five minutes, but ends up splitting points.

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McLeish makes a point as Forest draw

London Alex McLeish avoided defeat in his first game as Nottingham Forest manager as Billy Sharp's last-gasp equaliser rescued a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in English football's second tier on Saturday.

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Freedman praises Lee for Championship goal

London Bolton manager Dougie Freedman saluted Lee Chung-Yong after the South Korea midfielder scored a stunning strike to inspire his Championship side's 3-1 win over Birmingham.

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Blunder a Heart stopper

Steve Larkin, Adelaide Blunder gives Adelaide United import Jeronimo Neumann the match-winner.

Soccer fan, 13, banned for racism

English second-tier club Millwall has banned a 13-year-old supporter for "the foreseeable future" after he verbally abused Bolton's Marvin Sordell during a match last month, the club announced.

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Heart pumps Roar

Leaping Heart: Mate Dugandzic hurdles Brisbane's Erik Paartalu during the Melbourne team's big win at AAMI Park on Friday night.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart reignites its season with a stunning 4-1 triumph over defending champion Brisbane.

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Glory go top after 2-0 win over Heart

Mate Dugandzic of the Heart heads the ball during the round three A-League match between Perth Glory and the Melbourne Heart at nib Stadium.

A goal in either half propelled Perth Glory to a 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart and top spot on the A-League ladder.