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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.

The Bleak Red & White Reality

Where to now for Melbourne Heart FC? Mark Gojszyk takes a step back to analyse what exactly went wrong for sacked coach John Aloisi.

Mitch Nichols, World Cup bolter

On the back of a stellar A-League season and a potential move to J-League side Cerezo Osaka, Sean Ellicott takes a look at the ever growing stock of Mitch Nichols, and his Socceroos chances ahead of this year’s World Cup.

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.

Victorian imports impress Aloisi

Victorian duo Melissa Barbieri and Alexandra Gummer have been making a splash in Adelaide, and coach Ross Aloisi was full of praise after his side’s narrow loss in Melbourne on Saturday.

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.

Aloisi: I’m the man for this job

Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi insists he is still the man to save Heart from their slump, but knows his side has to start taking their chances.

Listless Heart buried by Wanderers

A lacklustre Melbourne Heart was thrashed by a travelling Western Sydney Wanderers side in their National Youth League match played out at Epping Stadium.

De Vanna saves Victory’s blushes

Melbourne Victory looked the better side against Adelaide United, but had Lisa De Vanna to thank as her late winner secured a vital three points to keep them top of the W-League table.

Edmondson aware of Adelaide threat

Melbourne Victory coach David Edmondson is not taking his former side lightly as a confident Adelaide United visit Kingston Heath on Saturday.

Muscat aims for consistency in derby debut

Kevin Muscat will make his derby debut as coach on Saturday, and he talked about the key to his sides chances in the Melbourne Derby.

Beware the underdog

Melbourne Heart go into the game against crosstown rivals Victory as rank outsiders, but Tomasz Ng says to beware the underdogs as he previews the Melbourne Derby.

Caitlin Friend: Belief translates to goals

Player Column – Caitlin Friend | I’ve had a strong preseason, my body is feeling 100% and that makes a big difference…

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