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Talking Women’s Team with Tom Hopley

The NPL Women’s NSW competition starts this weekend, when Manly United begin their campaign with an away trip to Lynwood Park. Ahead of Sunday’s season opener, we caught up with First Grade Head Coach Tom Hopley to discuss the squad…

Diles reacts to Victory’s Big Blue draw

Arthur Diles has analysed why three points shrank to one for Melbourne Victory versus Sydney FC in Round 20 of the Isuzu UTE A-League. The Boys in Blue appeared on course for a third straight away win, thanks to goals…

Strong start, but Wolves staying grounded

THREE wins from three is a great way to start the season — there’s no doubt about that — but from a coaching point of view it’s still far too early to get carried away. I’ve always said the first…

Sydney FC Secure Big Blue Point Remain Unbeaten in Four

Sydney FC has secured a crucial point in the Big Blue with back-to-back late goals ensure they remained unbeaten in four games and put an end to Mata’s Melbourne magic.   Sydney FC 2 (Stamatelopoulos 73’, Arslan 75’) draw with Melbourne Victory 2 (Mata 34’,…

Victory take a point in the Big Blue

Melbourne Victory played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in the Isuzu UTE A-League on Saturday night. It ended honours even in the Big Blue despite Arthur Diles’ team scoring in either half of the Round 20 clash…

Parents: The Self- Confident Footballer

To help your son’s/daughter’s self-confidence, parents should foster a positive, supportive environment by focusing on effort and progress, not just wins. Model confidence yourself, set realistic goals, and allow your son/daughter to have fun and make mistakes, as these are crucial…

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 20 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have taken a point from the best home team in this season’s Isuzu UTE A-League. The Phoenix have drawn 1-1 with Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium in Chris Greenacre’s second match in charge. Manjrekar James got the…