Australian A-League
Wanderers are on the rise despite a late leveller from Charlton and optimism abounds under the new manager Phil Parkinson even though restrictions remain “We might have lost that last year,” David Wheater admitted. As the Bolton Wanderers players boarded their coach for the trip back north from…
Guardian » 21hFormer Australian captain to coach Central Coast for next two seasons Okon replaces Tony Walmsley, who was sacked earlier in the month Former Socceroos captain Paul Okon will coach the Central Coast Mariners for at least the next two A-League seasons. Okon assumes the full-time role at the…
Guardian » 1dPreston player Wright ruled out of World Cup qualifier with toe injury Glory’s Risdon gets call ahead of Thursday’s game in Perth A toe injury has forced defender Bailey Wright out of the Socceroos squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. Coach Ange Postecoglou…
Guardian » 1dRajiv van La Parra’s early goal ensured Huddersfield retained their Championship lead, while League One pacesetters Bolton were held at the Valley The Terriers identity, David Wagner called it: a small, aggressive dog going paw to paw with big dogs. That’s the approach the Huddersfield boss is…
Guardian » 2dSydney’s all-time top goalscorer re-signs for another season Brosque to play alongside new Brazilian striker Bobo and Bernie Ibini Sydney FC club captain Alex Brosque says he has unfinished business after committing to a new one-year deal with the A-League club. The 32-year-old Socceroos forward…
Guardian » 2dDuring a press conference on Friday, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew talks about the rejection of a bid for Wilfried Zaha from Tottenham Hotspur. The manager is confident the decision, ultimately taken by the chairman, is good news for the Eagles as Zaha was player of the year and the fans’…
Guardian » 3dThe podders look ahead to the weekend’s big games, including Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham and Manchester United’s clash with Hull. Plus, everything you wanted to know about Rotherham, and the curious case of Carlos Kaiser On today’s Football Weekly , Philippe Auclair , James Horncastle and Simon…
Guardian » 4d‘It felt like I was starting my career again,’ says Cahill City see off Brisbane Strikers 2-1 as Socceroos star makes debut off bench Socceroo Tim Cahill made his first senior club appearance in Australian football on Wednesday night, coming on as 64th-minute substitute in Melbourne City’s 2-1…
Guardian » 5dFeaturing Tom Hanlon’s remarkable goals for Pollok against Neilston, the strike that helped Brazil win gold in the Olympics and a fancy flick from Los Angeles Continue reading...
Guardian » 5d• Walter Mazzarri’s side beaten by Gillingham after extra time • Northampton extend unbeaten run to 26 games after penalties Northampton extended their club-record unbeaten run as they stunned West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup. The Cobblers have not lost since January now knocked the Premier…
Guardian » 6dCeltic qualified for the Champions League by only losing 2-0 at Hapoel Be’er Sheva, while Derby beat Carlisle 14-13 on penalties in the EFL Cup 10.45pm BST And so am I. It’s been memorable. Bye! 10.44pm BST And Reading complete the evening’s action by beating MK Dons 4-3 on penalties! We’re done!…
Guardian » 6dGraham Arnold sees arrival of star Socceroo as a fillip for the league Tim Cahill could make his debut against Brisbane Strikers in FFA Cup Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says the arrival of Tim Cahill and the addition of quality imports such as his club’s latest recruit, Bobo, will be a…
Guardian » 7dSheffield United’s slump deepens, Burton, Nottingham Forest and Scunthorpe keep scoring, and Bolton make it four wins from four • Huddersfield are the division’s new leaders but left it late to beat Barnsley 2-1 as Jonathan Hogg fired an injury-time winner. They are the only team to win three…
Guardian » 9dTim Cahill named in 23-man squad for UAE and Iraq games in September Matthew Spiranovic and Massimo Luongo return to Australian colours Tim Cahill is the only Australian-based player to feature in the Socceroos squad for two World Cup qualifiers next month. The newly-signed Melbourne City striker…
Guardian » 13dFeaturing a preposterous overhead kick from Portugal, a stunning half-volley from France, a cheeky lob from Manchester and a smart header from Wigan Continue reading...
Guardian » 13dMore Championship misery for Newcastle United, Walter Zenga gets the better of Jaap Stam, Gillingham joy and more goals for Tammy Abraham at Bristol City Continue reading...
Guardian » 16dDo you recall the wins, losses, goals and quotes of previous opening days? • Make your Premier League predictions in our pre-season polls Which Premier League club has not lost on the opening weekend for 17 years? Manchester United Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool Matt Le Tissier scored a hat-trick for…
Guardian » 17dIt has been a long time coming but Australia’s talismanic goalscorer Tim Cahill is finally set to play in his nation’s domestic competition. Cahill has been signed by A-League club Melbourne City on a two-year playing contact, a deal which will also take him through to the 2018 FIFA…
FIFA.com News » 17dMelbourne City’s star recruit could see action against Brisbane Strikers Central Coast Mariners veteran Josh Rose jumps ship amid upheaval The odds of Tim Cahill making his Australian club debut in a suburban park in Brisbane have shortened. Cahill’s new club Melbourne City have been handed an FFA…
Guardian » 18dMarquee players often deliver a promotional sugar hit, sometimes extraordinary performances, but rarely do they offer both It’s been rapturously greeted by just about every strata of Australian sport: Tim Cahill, the prodigal son, our legend, “our Timmy”, has finally deemed the Australian domestic…
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