21 Aug Usain Bolt eager to prove critics wrong as he begins Mariners trial
“It’s just another moment for me to prove people wrong."...
15 Aug Victory marquee man Honda nearly quit after World Cup
Melbourne Victory’s star signing, Keisuke Honda, revealed he was thinking of quitting football after the World Cup. Honda was unveiled this morning after officially joining the Victory last week as the club’s marquee player for the 2018/19 season. The Japanese icon says conversations with Victory coach Kevin...
15 Aug Victory marquee man Honda nearly quit after World Cup
Honda was officially unveiled as a Melbourne Victory player this morning....
17 Jul Usain Bolt management confident he is “A-League standard”
Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp says Usain Bolt’s dramatic improvement over the past year will hold him in good stead for his potential trial with the A-League outfit. The Mariners confirmed the club have been in negotiations with Bolt’s management about offering the Olympic champion...
04 Jun Schwarzer’s peculiar introduction to Van Marwijk
Optus Sport presenter Richard Bayliss has revealed an interesting encounter between Socceroos coach Bert van Marwijk and legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Van Marwijk and the Socceroos squad are currently on a training camp in Turkey before their friendly against the Czech Republic on Friday at...
23 May Taking Cahill and Arzani to World Cup a must says Ange
Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says there should be “no debate” about taking Tim Cahill and Daniel Arzani to the 2018 World Cup. Despite Cahill’s lack of game time over the past few months, and Arzani’s youth, Postecoglou believes both players bring undeniable talents to the...
16 May Arzani talks about his “whirlwind” rise to prominence
Socceroos bolter Daniel Arzani says his ability to gain continuity was key in earning a spot in Bert van Marwijk’s preliminary World Cup squad of 26. Arzani made his debut for Melbourne City in January and quickly caught the eye with his searing pace and his...
08 May A-League “slows certain players’ development”: Schwarzer
Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has urged fledgling young Australian players to take the leap and strive to play in Europe to maximise their development. Of the preliminary World Cup squad of 32 announced by coach Bert van Marwijk yesterday, 23 have played in the A-League at...
07 May “Mark my words, Daniel Arzani will go to Russia”
Herald Sun chief football writer David Davutovic says Daniel Arzani is a certainty to be a member of Australia’s 2018 World Cup team. Arzani was named in the initial squad today, and Davutovic is of the notion his blistering form in the A-League this season will...
07 May Grand Final hero Thomas opens up on his pathway to glory
Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas says his driving ambition to be the club's number shot stopper was crucial during his lengthy period as an understudy. Thomas was awarded the Joe Marston Medal for his outstanding performance between the sticks against the Newcastle Jets in the...