Leagues

Smeltz Like Coast Spirit

It's hardly nirvana for the Gold Coast United but a 1-0 victory over league leaders Sydney FC at Skilled Park, in front of a crowd of just over 5,000, is perhaps a start on the path to redemption as the club recovers from consecutive defeats and a controversial salary cap.

Sir Alex Down Under

He might not be as famous or successful as his fellow countryman Sir Alex Ferguson but the Melbourne Victory will be hoping for a similar effect after re-signing manager Ernie Merrick so that he completes at least seven years with the A-League club, where he has won two titles already.

Champs To...Chumps

Defending champions the Melbourne Victory have been unceremoniously thumped 4-0 at home by the Central Coast Mariners, continuing their rather worrying form this season at Etihad Stadium. McKinna's men returned successfully to the scene of the crime of their opening-day victory.

The Sergio Show

Two goals, a series of brilliant touches and textbook hold up play - it was another night at the office for Brisbane Roar striker Sergio Van Dijk, who inspired the Queensland outfit to their first victory under Ange Postecoglou against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh.

The Sensation Signs On

Wellington Phoenix sensation Paul Ifill has extended his stay at the club until the end of the 2011/12 season, signing a new contract with the New Zealand outfit after starring for them since arriving from Crystal Palace. The Barbados international has been an A-League revelation.

Million Dollar Man

Controversial Newcastle Jets owner Con Constantine says the A-League club won't allow star striker Joel Griffiths to return to Chinese outfit Beijing Guoan on loan, demanding a $1 million payment from the Super League side to make the striker's stay permanent.

Excl: Kewell Reveals Reds Pain

Galatasaray star Harry Kewell chats exclusively with Goal.com, expressing relief in putting his injury-plagued spell at Liverpool behind him and "starting a new chapter" at Istanbul giants Galatasaray, where he is eager to repay the fans with dazzling displays reminiscent of his Leeds United days...