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van ‘t Schip under no illusions

Melbourne Heart interim coach John van ‘t Schip is happy to be back in charge at the club he helped build, and is not afraid to ring the changes if necessary.

Engelaar close to return

Melbourne Heart finally have good news on the injury front, with Orlando Engelaar close to a return, and Harry Kewell back to full training.

In-form Finkler set for start

Kevin Muscat has hinted that midfielder Gui Finkler may be set for his first start of the season in this weeks top-of-the-table clash against league leaders Brisbane Roar.

FFA hand out unprecedented penalty

Hyundai A-League boss Damien De Bohun has this morning set a new precedent by handing down point penalties to Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers FC following reckless fan behaviour.

Coe: Motivated support a 12th man

Goalkeeper Nathan Coe says Melbourne Victory’s active support is like no other, and also touches on his World Cup dreams plus teammates Nick Ansell and Gui Finkler.

John van ‘t Schip returns as Heart coach

Melbourne Heart have turned to former head coach John van ‘t Schip in an interim basis following the dismissal of John Aloisi on the weekend.

Melbourne Heart sack ‘favorite son’ Aloisi

Melbourne Heart sack coach John Aloisi, after a winless start to the season which sees the club stranded at the bottom of the ladder.

Muscat proud of team effort

Melbourne Victory head coach Kevin Muscat was happy to win the derby, but feels his side still has more improvement to come.

Thompson ready for Heart

Melbourne Victory forward Archie Thompson talks fitness concerns and derbies as he prepares for his return from injury against Heart this weekend

Edmondson: We compete against the best

Melbourne Victory W-League coach Dave Edmondson feels that the draw against Sydney FC has given the club a boost, and proved that they can mix it with the best.

Positive signs in Sydney stalemate

Melbourne Victory’s Jess Fishlock, Lisa De Vanna and Bri Davey were disappointed not to win against Sydney FC on Sunday, but were happy with the team’s progress since Round 1

Mifsud: Derby a great stage

Melbourne Heart forward Michael Mifsud has spoken of the belief within the club ahead of his first ever Melbourne Derby this weekend, as the winless team look to upset the odds.

Davey back for revenge mission

Goalkeeper Brianna Davey is set to return for Melbourne Victory’s blockbuster clash with Sydney FC, after missing the last two weeks with a glute strain.

Muscat: Archie fit to play

Kevin Muscat has tipped Archie Thompson to reclaim his starting spot provided he passes a fitness test, while Jason Geria returns too for Melbourne Victory.

Friend happy to tie record

Hotshot striker Caitlin Friend has found a rich vein of form this season, but is happy to credit her Victory teammates for their build up play as she looks to break Jodie Taylor’s record.

Aloisi: This club means a lot to me

Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi was happy with his players’ reactions following their 3-3 draw against Adelaide, having shown fight and spirit to turn the game around.

Palatsides: Heart suffering travel fatigue

Melbourne Heart youth coach Joe Palatsides has blamed his side’s dip on form on a punishing fixture list that saw Heart’s youth team start the season with five away games.

Aloisi has board backing

Under pressure coach John Aloisi has shrugged off rumours about his job security, insisting that he has the backing of the Melbourne Heart board.

Brown close to Victory return

Ashley Brown will not be risked against Perth Glory this weekend despite recovering from an ACL injury, as Melbourne Victory also lose Bri Davey and Emily Hulbert.

Kewell to miss again

Melbourne Heart captain Harry Kewell has been ruled out for yet another week of football as he struggles to recover from an ankle injury sustained three weeks ago.