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Where to now for the Socceroos’ ageing squad?

Han Berger had a plan. The idea was that during the 2011 Under-20 World Cup in Colombia and then the 2012 London Olympics, a new generation of Australian players would come to the fore and begin the regeneration of the Socceroos.

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Perth Glory backer Tony Sage says club owners must have more say in how the A-League operates, but is wary of letting the “animals run the zoo”.

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One of the smallest crowds in A-League history almost witnessed one of its biggest upsets as the lowly Gold Coast threatened to overcome a week of off-field dramas to stun ladder leaders Central Coast at Skilled Park.

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Australia will miss the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after their blunt attack flopped again in a 1-0 loss to United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.

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Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez looks set to return from his self-imposed exile after apologising to the club for his conduct in recent months.

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Why the coach should never lose the dressing room

Conflicts between players and coaches are far from rare in professional football, but how can these relationships spiral out of control? And would some players take delight in a coachs struggles?

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Sydney FC midfielder Nick Carle says he never gave up hope of a Socceroos recall during a frustrating two-year exile from the national team.

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As bad as the last week has been for Gold Coast United, returning captain Michael Thwaite has seen worse. Still, United’s plight takes some beating.

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Clive Palmer's Gold Coast United on the path to disaster

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Holger Osieck considers his Socceroos chargers

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Gold Coast United and Brisbane Roar draw in A-League season opener.

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Mining executive Clive Palmer speaks at a news conference. AAP Image/John Pryke

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The Roar of the crowd

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Is Clive Palmer a sinner or saviour?

Many seem to be writing off the current dramas at Gold Coast United as nothing more than the whims of a man too rich for his own good.

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Gold Coast United benefit from young Queensland talent

A long list absentees from the senior side has forced Gold Coast United to give their youngsters premature debuts this season.

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There, I’ve said it. And Clive Palmer inspired me. And I’ll call it soccer too, not football the way the code and the people involved have behaved lately, they don’t deserve the word.

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Olympique de Marseille should fancy their chances at home when they meet struggling Inter Milan in the first leg of this Champions League round of 16 tie. Join us for live scores and blog from 6:30am AEDT.

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It’s been a tumultuous week but A-League action returns onto the field tonight when top-of-the-table Central Coast Mariners head north to face wooden spooners-elect Gold Coast United. We’ll have commentary from the kick-off at 8.00pm, live from Skilled Park.

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Call to end aggressive A-League expansion

By Michael Turner, 22 Feb 2012
 

With the North Queensland Fury’s demise at the business end of last season, and the tattered glamour expansion entity that is Gold Coast apparently following the same route, doubts have to be raised over the expansion policy that the FFA are still grasping heavily to.

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With the implosion of Gold Coast United and prized youngster James Brown heading to the Newcastle Jets next season, a carve up of the United squad is on the cards.

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Who will be the next England manager?

By shreyasnarayan, 22 Feb 2012
 
Who will be the next England manager?

Fabio Capello’s nightmare with the English national football team did at last come to an end, although many fans including myself wished it had taken place after the World Cup in South Africa.

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Rangers fans support their team during a friendly against AEK Athens in Sydney

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