A-League stocks up, stocks down: Forget the goat, Griffiths has Perth roaring
As far as press conferences go, Adam Griffiths' on Friday was an all-timer. But whatever the Glory coach is saying to his squad, it's working: Perth's stocks are soaring.
As far as press conferences go, Adam Griffiths' on Friday was an all-timer. But whatever the Glory coach is saying to his squad, it's working: Perth's stocks are soaring.
Disillusioned A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report released on Thursday by the players' union.
Alen Stajcic delivered a passionate plea following WSW's epic win in the Sydney Derby, while Melbourne City's attacking stocks are plummeting.
Sydney FC great Alex Brosque has expressed his shock after his former side were denied what looked like a clear penalty in their 1-0 derby loss to the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Once dubbed "the most hated man in football," Kevin Muscat is quietly becoming one of the most in-demand coaches in the world.
Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar is aware of the threat Johor Darul Ta'zim will pose in Tuesday's ACL Elite clash.
Sydney FC are top of the table and looking ominous. The same can't be said for Juan Mata's Melbourne Victory, with Arthur Diles' stocks beginning to slide.
The inaugural Australian Championship begins its finals series this weekend, with a set of quarterfinals filled with familiar faces and famous names.
Saturday's Kiwi Clásico had everything the A-League could hope for, while the pressure is ramping up on Alen Stajcic at the Wanderers.
At 37, Juan Mata has won just about everything you can in the soccer world. So why is he still chasing minutes in the far-flung Australian A-League?
Good things apparently come to those who wait because, three weeks into the A-League season, Sydney FC has only gone and dropped arguably the competition's best kit.
Juan Mata has told ESPN that while his current focus is Melbourne Victory, he is open to investing in the A-League in the future after exploring buying into multiple clubs over the offseason.
Former Manchester United star Juan Mata has told ESPN that this budding momentum, combined with an easing of the suffocating pressure that had surrounded the squad, can augur continued success.
Juan Mata's A-League revival might just be the story the competition needs, while a number of Socceroos veterans' stocks are sliding.
Perth Glory have sacked head coach David Zdrilic just two matches into the new A-League Men's season.
Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...
As Truro prepare to make the longest round trip for a professional league match in English football history, here's a look at the furthest that teams have to travel every season.
The WA government remains adamant that Perth will host a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como next year, despite the cancellation of a planned fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in the United States.
Two Japan-based Socceroos, Jason Geria and Mitchell Duke, say that the J.League's changing calendar will force them to explore potential short-term moves in January.
Melbourne City are determined to use their breakthrough 2-1 win over Buriram United to kick-start their Asian Champions League Elite campaign.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +9 | 15 |
| Brisbane Roar | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 |
| Auckland FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 14 |
| Melbourne City FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| Perth Glory | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| Adelaide United | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +2 | 9 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| Macarthur FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
| Newcastle Jets | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 6 |
| Melbourne Victory | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |