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A-League – What We Learned – Western Sydney Wanderers 2 Perth...

A late strike from super-sub Brendan Santalab secured Western Sydney Wanderers a fortunate 2-1 over Perth Glory at Pirtek Stadium. From kick-off, Perth looked motivated...

An Australian Rovers’ account of live FA Cup football

It’s Saturday, 30 January. I’m 14,549 kilometres from home, and I couldn’t be happier. For the first time since 2004, I’m about to watch Blackburn Rovers...

A-League – Player Ratings – Perth Glory 2 Melbourne City 2

A ten-man Perth Glory twice came from behind to snatch a deserved 2-2 draw with Melbourne City at nib Stadium. Melbourne started brightest, as their front...

A-League – Match Preview – Perth Glory vs Melbourne City [VIDEO]

Melbourne City travel west to face Perth Glory as they attempt to keep pace with the league leaders in this round 15 clash. Despite their...

A-League – Perth Glory mid-season review

Our series of 2015-16 A-League mid-season reviews continues with a look at Perth Glory. The Story So Far They were predicted to sink rather than swim...

A-League – Player Ratings – Perth Glory 1 Adelaide United 3

Adelaide United overcame a stern test from Perth Glory in an entertaining 3-1 win over Perth Glory at nib Stadium. The hosts started brightly and were...

A-League – Match Preview – Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

The lower half of the table's two form teams, Perth Glory and Adelaide United, clash in a game which could have major implications for...

Perth’s imported stars making their mark on the A-League

Recruiting foreigners to play in the A-League can be hit or miss. While clubs sell them to fans as swashbuckling, stylish players who have come...

A-League – What We Learned – Melbourne Victory 1 Perth Glory...

A Diego Castro penalty extended Melbourne Victory's winless run to five games, as they drew 1-1 with Perth Glory at AAMI Park in controversial fashion. Coming-off...

The rise of persistent Perth Glory defender Josh Risdon

It’s been a long road, but having reached 100 games for Perth Glory, Josh Risdon has established himself as one of the league’s best fullbacks. Perth Glory’s...