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.

Bolton star Muamba critical after FA Cup collapse

Bolton player Fabrice Muamba was still in a ''critical condition'' in intensive care late last night after suffering a cardiac arrest, a joint statement issued by the club and the London Chest...

Football

Tears and prayers for Bolton star who fell without warning

Fabrice Muamba

WITHIN seconds of Fabrice Muamba hitting the White Hart Lane turf, it was clear something was wrong.

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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.

A-League

Bright lights will have to wait until after Mariners' Asian league campaign

Trent Sainsbury

Sebastian Hassett Three of Australian football's best young talents could be trading in Gosford for the bright lights of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League next season.

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Soccer

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.

Champions' biggest challenge comes after decider

Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch THE conventional wisdom about grand final winners finding it difficult to back up is that once successful, they become the hunted not the hunter.

Soccer

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...

A-League

Mariners axe CEO as club plans new direction

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Sebastian Hassett The Central Coast Mariners might be celebrating the greatest on-field week in the club's history. Off it, however, is a different story, with chief executive John McKay having been formally ousted...

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Football

Live: World Cup qualifier, Socceroos v Oman

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Justin Ballis Australia host Oman in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Sydney's ANZ Stadium. The Socceroos are second in Group B and have played a game less than their rivals, but must make home games count.

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Soccer

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.

Soccer

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.

Heart finally discover their ruthless streak

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Michael Lynch MELBOURNE Heart got off to a dream New Year's Day start with Golgol Mebrahtu's sixth-minute strike putting them on the way to a 2-1 triumph over the Newcastle Jets, who had come into this game with...

Football

Last-gasp van Persie keeps Manchester United in FA Cup

Robin van Persie.

Tom Williams Substitute Robin van Persie netted a dramatic injury-time equaliser as Manchester United clung to life in the FA Cup third round by rescuing a 2-2 draw at West Ham United on Saturday.

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.

Soccer

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.

Farina shakes up Sky Blues only to find little reward

Sebastian Hassett

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. A draw, if an uninspiring one, at least stems the bleeding.