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Rhys Williams: Home-grown players have returned to stamp authority

Perth Glory defender Rhys Williams has warned the competition Perth's contingent of returning Western Australians are here to stamp their authority on the A-League. As...

Brisbane Roar’s Jamie Maclaren itching for “best season yet”

Brisbane Roar striker Jamie Maclaren has forecasted season 12 of the A-League to be the best instalment yet. Maclaren and his Roar side kick off...

Melbourne Victory season preview – Top two or bust

A thoroughly productive winter sees Melbourne Victory in imposing shape ahead of the looming A-League campaign. Last Season Victory’s title defence did not go to plan....

Steve Bruce leading Aston Villa managerial race, uproar could follow

Steve Bruce is leading the race to become new Aston Villa manager, but his appointment could be met with disdain by supporters. Between 2001 and...

Aston Villa sack Roberto Di Matteo

Aston Villa have confirmed the sacking of manager Roberto Di Matteo after a poor life to start in the Championship. Assistant and former West Brom...

Jade North not shying away from lofty ambitions

Jade North has made little secret of his side's goal for the upcoming season, with Brisbane Roar's sights firmly set on the A-League championship. Brisbane reached...

Leigh Broxham: Finals exit spurring Melbourne Victory on

Melbourne Victory stalwart Leigh Broxham says the pain of last season's dramatic finals exit still lingers among players. Brisbane Roar stunned Kevin Muscat's side in...

Michael Jakobsen: Australian football “better” than Denmark

Melbourne City acquisition Michael Jakobsen believes the quality of the A-League is higher than that of his native Denmark. The five-time Denmark international linked up...

Valencia appoint Cesare Prandelli as latest manager

Valencia have appointed their eighth head coach in just over four years, securing the services of former Italy manager Cesare Prandelli on a deal effective...

Slaven Bilic: I’m thinking about my job, not my future

Under-pressure West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has shrugged off concerns over his future, insisting he remains committed to dragging the Irons out of...