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Talking Points: Roar no longer up in arms, but how far can Fowler's men go?

"Of course, it's frustrating," said Robbie Fowler.

Future bright for Sydney FC as young guns Tilio and van der Saag make their mark

Sydney FC's dominance of the Hyundai A-League in recent seasons has been built on the back of a squad choc-full of experience and big-name talent. But Sunday night's 3-0 win over Central Coast Mariners gave an indication the future of the Sky Blues is in very good hands. De

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Robinson accepts Jets may need to adjust to include Hoolahan

Newcastle Jets boss Carl Robinson admits he may need to change his tactics to get the best out of returning marquee star Wes Hoolahan. The Republic of Ireland international made his long-awaited Hyundai A-League debut as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in

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Another late rally shows Roar are ‘willing to give everything’ says Fowler

The 'Brisbane Roar late show' is fast becoming a trend and head coach Robbie Fowler insists it showcases the level of belief among his players. Macaulay Gillesphey headed in his first Hyundai A-League goal in the 85th minute as the Queenslanders tightened their grip on sixth p

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‘I’m sick of the beach, I want to play’: Hoolahan’s joy at long-awaited Jets debut

Wes Hoolahan admits he's relieved to have got through his Hyundai A-League debut unscathed after finally getting on the pitch for the Newcastle Jets in the draw with Melbourne Victory. The Republic of Ireland international was one of the Jets' marquee pre-season signings but h

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‘It’s frustrating for us’: Aldred laments slow starts as Roar strike late once again

Brisbane captain Tom Aldred says his side's slow starts are becoming a common and costly theme as the Roar staged yet another late comeback against Perth Glory on Saturday afternoon. Brisbane scored an 85th-minute equaliser through Macaulay Gillesphey to earn a point in a 1-1

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Reds defended like clowns – Verbeek

Adelaide United coach Gertjan Verbeek compared the Reds' defending to classic slapstick comedy following their 5-2 loss against Western Sydney Wanderers. The Dutch chief listed some world-famous funnymen when reviewing the performance of his defensive unit in the humbling loss

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Phoenix were in ‘total control’ against Western United says Talay

Head coach Ufuk Talay praised his Wellington Phoenix's side's 'complete' first-half performance in the 2-0 triumph against Western United. Star left-back Liberato Cacace's 29th-minute effort put the Kiwi club in the ascendancy but it took until the 90th minute for English stri

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Robinson ‘super excited’ about Hoolahan's potential Hyundai A-League debut

Newcastle Jets boss Carl Robinson remained tight lipped over whether marquee signing Wes Hoolahan would make his long-awaited Hyundai A-League debut against Melbourne Victory on Saturday. The Republic of Ireland international was named in the Jets' match day squad on Thursday,

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Roar deserve to be among Hyundai A-League's best says McDonald

Scott McDonald insists his Brisbane Roar teammates believe they belong among the Hyundai A-League's finest after surging into Finals Series contention. Robbie Fowler's side take on reigning Hyundai A-League Premiers and fourth-placed outfit Perth Glory at what is expected to b

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Be brave, take risks, score goals: de Marigny's ethos brings joy back to Wanderland

Western Sydney Wanderers caretaker Jean-Paul de Marigny says his side's crushing 5-2 win over Adelaide United on Friday night was a result of the risk-taking style of play he's encouraged since taking charge of the squad. The Wanderers scored four first-half goals to ignite t

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‘He’s ready to start’: Victory set to unleash Rojas on Jets

Carlos Salvachua has confirmed Marco Rojas is set to start Saturday night's must-win clash against Newcastle Jets as Melbourne Victory begin a series of "finals" to make the Hyundai A-League top six. Rojas has made a handful of appearances off the bench for Victory since signi

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Out-of-sorts Sydney FC fall to Marinos in AFC Asian Champions League

Sydney FC went down 4-0 to Yokohama F.

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Salvachua to turn to youth in freezing clash with FC Seoul

Melbourne Victory head coach Carlos Salvachua revealed he will hand opportunities to some youngsters in their AFC Champions League group stage clash against FC Seoul. The ninth-placed Hyundai A-League side have been training in snow-covered conditions in the Korea Republic cap

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Inman sings praises of 'little bro' Muratovic after match-winning cameo

Brad Inman heaped praise on his 'little bro' Mirza Muratovic after setting up the rising star to score Brisbane Roar's winner against Western United. The 20-year-old striker pounced nine minutes after coming on as a 52nd-minute substitute when Inman snatched the ball from the