Author: Simon Wilderspin
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A-League Review: Perth win battle at the top
Simon Wilderspin looks at the latest action from the A-League which saw Perth Glory return to winning ways and inflict a first defeat of the season on Sydney FC. Sydney FC 1-2 Perth Glory Perth Glory took a huge step towards the Hyundai A-League title by inflicting a first defeat of the season on rivals…
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A-League Review: Brisbane hold leaders Perth
Simon Wilderspin brings us all the latest action from the A-League, which saw Melbourne Victory leapfrog Adelaide United and Perth Glory held by Brisbane. BRISBANE 1-1 PERTH GLORY Brazilian Henrique gave new Brisbane Roar coach Frans Thijssen a point in the Dutchman’s first match in charge with an equaliser against Perth Glory four minutes from…
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Lambert backs Bent loan move
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has backed his decision to loan club record signing Darren Bent to Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion, despite his side being the lowest scorers in the Premier League. Villa have only netted six times this season and have been in an alarming slide down the table since their encouraging…
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A-League Review: End of the line for Brisbane manager
Simon Wilderspin takes a look at the weekend action in the A-League, which saw Mike Mulvey sacked as manager of Brisbane Roar. Melbourne Victory 1-0 Brisbane Roar Brisbane failed to make it consecutive wins as the Victory edged a tight encounter at Etihad Stadium, which proved the end of the road for Roar manager Mike…
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Modric injury a real blow for Madrid
Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with the news that Luka Modric is expected to be out of action for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury on international duty. The 29-year-old was substituted in the first-half of the Euro 2016 qualifier in Milan which ended 1-1. The former Tottenham midfielder…
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Dortmund star set for return
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Şahin looks set to make his first appearance of the season after overcoming a knee injury suffered back in May. The Turkish international has been absent from his side’s awful start to the Bundesliga since injuring his knee against Bayern Munich in the Super Cup but could return to the match…
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A-League Review: Lions finally find their Roar
Brisbane Roar finally picked up their first points of the Hyundai A-League season thanks to a 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle Jets. Brazilian Henrique was the hero as he came off the bench to score a hat-trick to ensure the Roar move up from the bottom of the ladder. After replacing the injured Jean Carlos Solorzano,…
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Sakho wants to lead Reds revival
Defender Mamadou Sakho believes his return to the Liverpool starting line-up could put an end to their defensive woes. Despite almost winning the league last season, Liverpool have continuously looked shaky at the back, especially from set pieces as was the case again in last weekend’s defeat at home to Chelsea. Despite spending over £30m…
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A-League Review: Wanderers struggle after Cup success
Melbourne City have recorded their first win of the season as they put current champions Brisbane to the sword at Suncor Stadium with a 3-1 victory. Without the influence of their Spanish star David Villa (who has ended his loan spell with City), the visitors stormed out of the blocks and were two-up within ten…
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Spurs look to offload stars
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to offload some of his stars at White Hart Lane following his side’s less than impressive start to the season. Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke City was Tottenham’s fourth home loss of the season and the Argentine now looks set to start bringing in his own players…
