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Split decision: Popovic in mix as Hajduk hunt new boss

Split decision: Popovic in mix as Hajduk hunt new boss

Off-contract Tony Popovic is among the contenders to take charge of Croatian giants Hajduk Split - two years after turning them down to take the reins at Melbourne Victory. 31 May 2024
A-League clubs in peril as APL prepares to wield financial axe

A-League clubs in peril as APL prepares to wield financial axe

Champions one minute, victims of savage cost cutting measures the next: that’s the stark possibility threatening the viability of Central Coast Mariners, and a plethora of other A-League clubs, with the Australian Professional Leagues pondering slashing central contributions to as low as $500,000. 29 May 2024
Could the Mariners save the A-League?

Could the Mariners save the A-League?

The Central Coast Mariners have shown the rest of Australian football how to achieve success on a shoestring. 26 May 2024
Wanted Monty puts Hibernian hurt behind him amid offers from Asia and Europe

Wanted Monty puts Hibernian hurt behind him amid offers from Asia and Europe

Less than two weeks after parting company with Scottish premiership outfit Hibernian, championship-winning former Central Coast coach Nick Montgomery has already received “a couple of offers and interest” - but isn’t rushing to jump back into the saddle just yet. 24 May 2024
EPL cash-grab by Newcastle United is a disgrace. The A-League deserves better

EPL cash-grab by Newcastle United is a disgrace. The A-League deserves better

What was the point of that? Newcastle United put out a bunch of kids who were thrashed 8 – 0 by the A League Allstars. 24 May 2024
Halloran headlines Brisbane Roar's transfer raid on Reds

Halloran headlines Brisbane Roar's transfer raid on Reds

Ruben Zadkovich’s Brisbane Roar rebuild is underway, with the recently appointed coach launching a raid on Adelaide United's ranks, headlined by the capture of striker Ben Halloran. 18 May 2024
Under the gun: Spurs fans want Ange to be a loser in night of spite

Under the gun: Spurs fans want Ange to be a loser in night of spite

Ange Postecoglou has always been something of a legacy builder - but does he want to risk creating a legacy at Tottenham headlined by handing the Premier League title to despised north London rivals Arsenal? 14 May 2024
Croatia in box seat as son of Socceroos great weighs international future

Croatia in box seat as son of Socceroos great weighs international future

He’s the son of a fabled Socceroo - but as things stand the international allegiance of young Hajduk Split midfielder Noa Skoko lies with the land of his forebears, Croatia. 13 May 2024
John Hutchinson on the best and worst of Australian football

John Hutchinson on the best and worst of Australian football

If you applied the word “journeyman” to any Australian footballer, then John Hutchinson would be one of the first to come to mind. 12 May 2024
'Hell of a step up': Fairy-tale man Burgess relishing Tractor Boys EPL test

'Hell of a step up': Fairy-tale man Burgess relishing Tractor Boys EPL test

After successive promotions, Ipswich Town’s Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess knows all about fairy-tales. 11 May 2024
Leckie seals new marquee deal as Good, Maclaren head to Asia

Leckie seals new marquee deal as Good, Maclaren head to Asia

Melbourne City are set to retain Socceroo Mathew Leckie on a two-year marquee deal, whilst Jamie Maclaren and Curtis Good are off to Asia. 7 May 2024
'He has big potential': UK move on cards for Bulls young gun

'He has big potential': UK move on cards for Bulls young gun

Rising Macarthur winger Raphael Borges Rodriguez is attracting interest from Rangers, Coventry City and a number of other clubs in the English Championship, Scotland and mainland Europe, with an overseas move beckoning in the coming months after an influential A-League season. 6 May 2024
Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Much will be written about the Mariners’ success over the last two seasons – irrespective of how they go in this year’s finals series. 6 May 2024
$700,000-plus Popovic faces huge pay cut to stay at Victory

$700,000-plus Popovic faces huge pay cut to stay at Victory

Tony Popovic - the A-League’s top earning coach - will have to accept a significant pay cut if he’s to remain at the helm of Melbourne Victory next season. 2 May 2024
India the favourite as Maclaren juggles three big money offers

India the favourite as Maclaren juggles three big money offers

Jamie Maclaren will make a definitive decision on his football future once Melbourne City’s season is over, amidst intense interest from the Indian Super League. 30 Apr 2024
Clubs circle Volpato as international future hangs in balance

Clubs circle Volpato as international future hangs in balance

The Cristian Volpato camp has played down suggestions a scheduled Sydney restaurant meeting between agent Francesco Totti and Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will determine the youngster’s international future.  24 Apr 2024