Tag: a-league
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MARINERS NO MATCH FOR MUSCATS MEN
Mariners’ Coach Paul Okon admits his team was outclassed at times during its three-nil loss to Melbourne Victory. Besart Berisha was at his brilliant best, scoring a brace in his 150th A-League match.
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BERRY SURE TO BE PICKED
The Mariners have named Micky Neill in an extended 18 man squad, ahead of its clash with Melbourne Victory. Coach Paul Okon says Adam Berry is the obvious choice to fill the void left by a suspended skipper.
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JETS BACK INTO TOP SIX FOLLOWING DRAW WITH MELBOURNE VICTORY
Steven Ugarkovic and Nigel Boogaard have been picked in the A-League’s team of the week following the Jets’ nil-all draw with Melbourne Victory last night. Newcastle kept its first clean sheet since round two and the result sees the Jets edge back into the top six.
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O’DONOVAN DOUBLE SECURES TREBLE
Irishman Roy O’Donovan was named man of the match, scoring a brace in the Mariners’ surprise two-nil win over the Wanderers. Paul Okon’s men made it three in a row, and edged closer to the A-League top six.
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IZZO IMPECCABLE IN THE CAPITAL
The Mariners late season charge for the finals continued, following a two-one win over The Reds in the Nations Capital. Goal keeper Paul Izzo made several outstanding saves and overcame a concussion scare to be named man of the match.
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NO PAIN NO GAIN FOR MARINERS
Mariners left winger Connor Pain believes his side can make a late charge for the finals. The squad will hold its final session tomorrow morning, ahead of a home game against Adelaide in the Nation’s Capital. (image with Jake Banks Mariners #1 fan)
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RYAN GRIFFITHS SIGNS WITH WANDERERS
Meanwhile former Jets skipper Ryan Griffiths has returned to the A-League after a stint in China, signing with the Wanderers. “I always thought that i’d come back for one stage. But just recently, it was quite a surprise to get a call him Tony asking to come back. It’s exciting for me to be here.”…
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JETS FINALLY GETTING DESERVED REWARDS
It was a dominant win for the Jets over City last night, and coach Mark Jones says it’s exactly what they deserved. The perfect response to last weekend’s loss, but Jones says it wasn’t a return to form, rather, it never left.
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OKON TO OPT FOR BINGHAM
After a draw and a win against Perth Glory, Paul Okon is quietly confident ahead of tomorrow’s clash in Gosford. With Roy O’Donovan suspended, Josh Bingham looks set to make just his third appearance of the season.
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ADAM TAGGART INTENT ON PUNISHING HIS FORMER CLUB
Newcastle and Perth are both coming off wins. Former Jet Adam Taggart won’t let nostalgia get in the way of another victory. “I love Newcastle but there’s a job that needs to be done. It’s great we got the win but we need to carry it on.” Cleary Taggart is happy to be playing for…