Opinion: Cutting costs - what now for Glory?

Ian Ferguson's has wasted little time refreshing his Perth Glory squad amid budget cuts, but Paul Barbieri has asked if it has come at the expense of the club's local flavour

Opinion: Federici up for Schwarzer contest

Having played a crucial part in Reading's ascension to the English Premier League, Adam Federici could be ready to claim a regular Socceroos spot, believes James Willoughby

Analysis: Postecoglou's Victory crystal ball

Vince Rugari takes a look through the Victory squad at their new coach's disposal, and makes his own predictions on what he needs and what Postecoglou might do

Opinion: Going local as merry-go-round begins

Beau Busch believes the performance of locally produced coaches in the A-League has swung clubs in their favour, in what looms as an intriguing off-season for many clubs

Analysis: Broich's sound of music ends in title

There was no shortage of talking points in a memorable grand final orchestra conducted by a German, an Albanian and a referee's contentious call

Dissecting the final: Behind the touchline

In the final instalment of our five-part series ahead of Sunday's A-League grand final, Goal.com compares the men who pull the strings