Author: Sean Ellicott

Sean Ellicott

Late season form Pep’s priority

Melourne Victory Women’s coach Joe Montemurro is hoping for a strong late season run from his team, following a gutsy come-from-behind win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday

City snap up injury replacement Miller

Melbourne City have signed Liam Miller on an injury replacement basis, after the Irishman recently tore up his contract with Brisbane Roar

Victory welcome back trio, Delpierre to miss another week

Melbourne Victory will welcome back a trio of stars for Saturday afternoon’s clash against Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium. Besart Berisha has been named in Kevin Muscat’s 18-man-squad, having recovered…

Josh Kennedy signs on as City’s saviour

Melbourne City FC announced on Thursday the signing of Socceroo striker Josh Kennedy as the club’s Australian marquee on a two-year deal. Kennedy will join the squad in January following…

Victory depth key as Galloway faces the ‘next Neymar’

Young Melbourne Victory fullback Scott Galloway has identified his club’s depth as a key element of its title aspirations. Comprised of a relatively understrength side, Melbourne registered its first clean…

Match Ratings: Melbourne Derby

Here are our match ratings from a stunning 13th edition of the Melbourne Derby, which ended in a 5-2 goal fest Melbourne Victory’s way.

Melbourne claim first NYL victory

Melbourne Victory Youth have earned its first win of the season after defeating Perth Glory 3-1 in their clash at Lakeside Stadium.

Koren ruled out for six weeks

#474649927 / gettyimages.com Melbourne City FC international marquee Robert Koren has been ruled out for around six weeks with a calf injury. The news comes off the back of David…

David Villa’s guest stint not a perfect ten

It has been reported that World Cup winner David Villa will not fulfil his 10 game guest stint with Melbourne City, instead returning to brother club New York City after Melbourne’s round 4 clash with Adelaide United.

van ‘t Schip: Villa will start

Melbourne City boss John van ‘t Schip has confirmed David Villa will start against Newcastle Jets on Sunday afternoon, making his home debut in the process.

Duff: “I Wish I Came Here Earlier”

Melbourne City FC’s Irish import Damien Duff has thoroughly enjoyed his spell so far down under. His only regret? Not coming here earlier!

Match Ratings: Round 5 vs. Adelaide United

Take a look at how each of the Melbourne Victory players performed in their comprehensive 4-0 W-League win over Adelaide at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

van ‘t Schip confirms Villa will play a part

Melbourne City coach John van ‘t Schip has confirmed David Villa will play a part in tomorrow’s game against Sydney, but whether his role comes from the bench isn’t decided.

David Villa’s City stint edges near

David Villa will link up with his new teammates next Tuesday, arriving in Melbourne ahead of the A-League season launch at Etihad Stadium

Dylan Murnane a new Young Socceroo

Dylan Murnane becomes the newest member of the Young Socceroos squad, called up by coach Paul Okon for the AFC U-19 Championship alongside some Melbourne counterparts

WPL Team of the Season: Forwards

VOTE NOW! Cast your vote for who you think have been the best performing forwards of the WPL season to date.

WPL Team of the Season: Midfielders

VOTE NOW! Cast your vote for who you think have been the best performing midfielders of the WPL season to date.

WPL Team Of The Week Round 19

Something to feast your eyes on this Thursday night as we bring you our belated WPL Team of the Week for Round 19. See who made the grade this week as Sean Ellicott reports.

Muscat: Troisi return unlikely

Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat has all but ruled out a play for last seasons leading goalscorer James Troisi, who’s currently on the books of Italian giants Juventus.

WPL Team of the Week Round 17

We had nominations from left, right and centre for Round 17, resulting in a seven player extended bench. Three Boroondara players make the cut after they brushed aside Box Hill…