Tag: soccer
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HESKEY TOUCHES DOWN
Former England striker Emile Heskey says he’s happy to be a part of Australia’s growing soccer culture .. even though the A-League wasn’t his first preference as he sought to continue his club career. Heskey arrived at Sydney airport this morning with his parter and two children to a welcome from Newcastle fans. He’ll meet his new Jets teammates…
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LISMORE SOCCER STAR MAKES JOEY CAMP
A former Lismore soccer player is one step closer to making the Asian Football Confederation’s under 16’s tournament in Iran. 15-year-old Jaiden Walker has been selected to take part in the Australian Joey’s 26-player training squad this weekend. The camp will be one of many headed by Joey’s coach Alistair Edwards to help develop the…
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GOLD COAST UNITED LOSES A-LEAGUE LICENCE
Gold Coast United’s A-League licence has been terminated. Football Federation Australia says it had no choice, citing repeated club conduct breaches. Billionaire owner Clive Palmer has labelled the decision ludicrous, claiming FFA boss Frank Lowy should be institutionalised.
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FOOTBALL FEDERATION BOSS FRANK LOWY BLASTS UNITED OWNER
Football Federation boss Frank Lowy has lashed out at Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer, labelling his recent statements, “outrageous”, and the club a “spectacular failure”. Lowy warned the domestic competition was in danger of returning to the bad old days if it broke away from the FFA.
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GOLD COAST’S FOUR NATIONAL COACHES SHARE SECRETS
The Gold Coast’s four national sporting coaches have met overnight to swap ideas and solutions to problems only coaches can share. It was such a success it will now become a permanent fixture.
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UNITED RECEIVE BOOST FOR BOXING DAY DERBY
A boost for Gold Coast United before the Boxing Day derby with Brisbane. Miron Bleiberg says, injured skipper, Michael Thwaite will definitely play…despite a sore and swollen ankle.