Tag: a-league
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THE A-LEAGUE SHOW IS BACK – ROUND 16
The A-League show is back following a half time break over the holiday period. Join Sam Djodan and Mitch Hughes as they discuss the Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Mariners and W-League Jets.
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MERRICK SEETHING OVER TACKLE THAT INJURED RODRIGUEZ
Jets coach Ernie Merrick is calling on the match review panel to analyse the tackle that’s left Argentine import Pato Rodriguez with an ankle injury. Merrick was hoping the winger would start against the Phoenix on Saturday, but he may struggle to play at all.
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CONSISTENCY THE KEY FOR CITY CLASH
Mariners Coach Paul Okon rates Tuesday’s Derby as one of his side’s best performances of the season, but admits they need to be more consistent. The squad will finalise preparations tomorrow morning, for its clash with third-placed Melbourne City on Sunday.
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WANDERERS ASSISTANT QUITS AFTER BIG LOSS TO NEWCASTLE
Western Sydney assistant coach Hayden Foxe has quit in the wake of Newcastle’s big win. The Jets produced their most dominant performance this season to maintain second spot and keep the pressure on the Sky Blues.
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SPANISH STRIKER SET TO FACE WANDERERS
Mariners coach Paul Okon is confident Spanish striker Asdrubal will return to the pitch in tomorrow’s night’s clash with Western Sydney. The Wanderers are languishing near the bottom of the ladder, and travel up the motorway after the worst defeat in the club’s history.
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PAULO PERPLEXED BY VAR AFTER LOSS
The Mariners have slipped to fifth on the A-League ladder following their one-nil loss to Melbourne City. For Coach Paul Okon, the hot topic post match was the effective use of video technology.
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ROUX AND ROSE COULD RETURN AGAINST GLORY
The Mariners could be bolstered by the return of two senior players for its Round Nine clash with Perth. Spanish striker Asdrubal has eased back into training; while Fullbacks Storm Roux and Josh Rose are both available for Sunday’s match.
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COACH SEES RED AFTER LATE LOSS
Mariners Coach Paul Okon admits fatigue was a factor in last night’s two-one loss to Adelaide. The yellow and navy looked set for a draw, before the Reds snatched all three points deep in stoppage time.
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GEORGIEVSKI EYES A RETURN AGAINST THE SKY BLUES
There’s more good news for the Jets, with fullback Daniel Georgievski declaring he’s ready to return from a hamstring injury against Sydney on Saturday. The coach has been happy with Jason Hoffman’s effort in his absence. “That gives me the opportunity to make them all compete for a position and that’s the ideal situation, also…
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HOOLE HOPING FOR WINNING STREAK
After stunning the champions last Friday night, Andrew Hoole believes it could be the start of a Mariners winning streak. The squad returned to training this morning ahead of a clash with a desperate Adelaide side on Thursday.