Leagues

Thank Your Leckie Star!

Aurelio Vidmar was saved from a disastrous end to an already difficult week by teen sensation Mathew Leckie, who produced a superb injury-time equalizer to salvage a draw for Adelaide at home against a ten-man Gold Coast United outfit, who seemed set to walk away with a win.

Vidmar's Saudi Slur

Adelaide United manager Aurelio Vidmar is in trouble again over comments made in the media. The Reds boss snapped back at suggestions his side were "soft" at a media conference today with a rather crude racial slur about Saudi Arabia that could land him in trouble.

Drink Driving Sequel

In what is the second drink-driving incident to hit the A-League this season, Gold Coast midfielder Robson was charged in the early hours of Monday morning. The Brazilian faces a sanction from his club and follows in the footsteps of sacked Brisbane Roar boss Frank Farina.

Olsen And Milicic Join Heart

The Melbourne Heart have made two big coaching announcements, signing up Manchester United and Denmark legend Jesper Olsen and former Socceroo Ante Milicic as their inaugural assistants coaches. The duo will work under experience Dutchman John van't Schip.

Putting His Hand Up

Australia captain Lucas Neill says he wants to lead the Socceroos in their penultimate Asian Cup Qualifier against Kuwait in January, despite the club versus country row that will ensue, given it doesn't fall on a FIFA match date and comes at a busy time for Everton.

He'll Be Back...

Brett Emerton has thrown his support behind embattled Australia and Blackburn Rovers teammate Vince Grella to bounce back from his injury problems and start producing his best form for the English Premier League club, at which he has struggled to get a run of games together.

No World Cup Hangover

All Whites hero Tim Brown says there will be no room for World Cup hangover when he and some of his Phoenix teammates are forced to make the transition from the international to the club stage this weekend - and he is keen to put anyone who thinks otherwise in their place.