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Griffiths signs with Gold Coast United

Socceroo defender Adam Griffiths has agreed to a three-year deal with A-League expansion club Gold Coast United.

Gold Coast United to lure marquee player

Jim Morton Gold Coast United have promised to sign at least one big-name star on a record A-League deal when they are admitted to an expanded 2009 competition.

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Experienced coaches have edge in finals

Alastair Edwards has turned things around at Perth.

Michael Lynch Among A-League finals qualifiers, Victory and Mariners have coaches with more experience.

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Heart aiming to use Roar as springboard

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Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi talked about the importance of his team winning ugly when it defeated Newcastle Jets 2-1 on New Year's Day.

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Smeltz's goal has always been to score

On target: Shane Smeltz celebrates one of his many goals for Perth Glory.

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

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.

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New Roar interim coach not giving up hope

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Brisbane Mike Mulvey says Brisbane's A-League season and title defence are far from over.

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Socceroos call in big guns

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Michael Lynch Holger Osieck mixes it up for Australia's clash with South Korea in a friendly.

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Victory takes shape

Melbourne Victory fine-tune their skills before the start of the season.

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory stages the final dress rehearsal before the A-League season kicks off when it entertains Perth Glory in a behind-closed-doors clash at AAMI Park today.

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Victory ready for Heart

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Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory at full strength for the season opening derby against Melbourne Heart.

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Victory, Heart lift pre-season tempo

New Heart: Michael Marrone (left) and Heart recruit Golgol Mebrahtu.

Michael Lynch Victory to play Tasmanian representative side, Heart to host Adelaide United.

Smiles, a goal and he's all Heart

Right, said Fred: Heart captain Fred gets through a crowded Adelaide defence last night.

Michael Lynch Golgol Mebrahtu has made quite an impression in his short time in the A-League.

Gallop will be Lowy's legacy

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Michael Lynch Does Frank Lowy treat Australian soccer as his own personal fiefdom?

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Four days in the Victory march

Victory's Archie Thompson and Fabio celebrate a goal against Sydney, one of the rare moments when the team has had something to cheer about this season.

Michael Lynch The next four days will determine Melbourne Victory's season.

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Gold Coast snatches draw after Kewell goal

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David Beniuk, Launceston Michael Thwaite bags an injury-time equaliser in another Melbourne Victory meltdown.

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Disgraceful: Kewell slams team over Gold Coast draw

Not happy: Melbourne Victory's Harry Kewell blasted his teammates after they drew with Gold Coast United on Wednesday.

Michael Lynch Coach weighs in too, saying Victory's tendency to collapse during second half a ''disease''.

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Old mates to haunt Gold Coast

Shane Smeltz.

Friendships will be put on hold tonight when Perth Glory hosts strugglers Gold Coast United.

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Squad shows Osieck has locals sussed

Michael Lynch When it comes to watching A-League players, Holger Osieck likes to lurk in the shadows.

Lowy must act on owners' gripes

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Michael Cockerill Frank Lowy refuses to be goaded into a tabloid-sized battle with Clive Palmer.

Calls for FFA transparency

Michael Lynch It's fast turning into the week from hell for Football Federation Australia.