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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.
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”.
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.
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.
Tevez says sorry to Manchester City – may return for club
By AFP, 22 Feb 2012Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez looks set to return from his self-imposed exile after apologising to the club for his conduct in recent months.

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?
Hard work pays off for Carle
By Liam FitzGibbon, 22 Feb 2012Sydney FC midfielder Nick Carle says he never gave up hope of a Socceroos recall during a frustrating two-year exile from the national team.
Gold Coast A-League future bright, says Thwaite
By Laine Clark, 22 Feb 2012As 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.
The Roar of the crowd
Your sports opinion. Write your own articleIs Clive Palmer a sinner or saviour?
By dinoweb, Today
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.
Gold Coast United benefit from young Queensland talent
By Daniel Quinn, Today
A long list absentees from the senior side has forced Gold Coast United to give their youngsters premature debuts this season.
A-League headed for NSL-style crash
By David Jones, TodayThere, 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.
Marseille vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League live scores, blog
By alan nicolea, TodayOlympique 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.
Gold Coast United vs Central Coast Mariners: A-League live scores, blog
By Chad Bennett, 22 Feb 2012It’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 2012With 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.
Gold Coast United’s squad facing fire sale
By John Davidson, 22 Feb 2012With 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.
Who will be the next England manager?
By shreyasnarayan, 22 Feb 2012
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.
Napoli vs Chelsea FC: UEFA Champions League live scores, blog
By alan nicolea, 22 Feb 2012109 Have your say


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