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Asian league berth in spotlight after Wellington's winMELBOURNE Victory looks almost certain to play in the Asian Champions League in 2011 - irrespective of the result of the grand final.
Victory title defence in disarray after poor showingMELBOURNE VICTORY captain Kevin Muscat summed up his side's predicament after yesterday's loss to the Newcastle Jets with one comment: ''We weren't good enough.''
Find finals form, Merrick urges VictoryMelbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has conceded his team must recapture some form before the A-League finals begin.
Wheelhouse keen to put boot into HernandezJets coach Branko Culina offered divine intervention as one way of stopping Melbourne big guns Carlos Hernandez and Archie Thompson, but home-grown midfielder Jobe Wheelhouse had a couple of other ideas.
Melbourne Victory stars to face Newcastle Jets Jet lag and a natural letdown may be issues for Matthew Kemp and Archie Thompson, but Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick is backing his Socceroos duo to answer the call on Sunday.
Melbourne Victory comes from behind to beat Newcastle JetsMelbourne put its A-League title defence back on track with a thrilling come-from-behind 3-1 win over Newcastle at Energy Australia Stadium.
Pondeljak injury sours Victory winMelbourne Victory could be without grand final matchwinner Tom Pondeljak for six weeks after the veteran midfielder limped off near the end of the champion's 3-1 win over Newcastle Jets yesterday.
Victory aiming to turn tables on JetsMelbourne Victory has been the dominant team in the A-League over the past four seasons, with two championship and premiership wins and victories against big-city rivals such as Sydney and Adelaide.
Victory aim for new start against JetsMelbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says last weekend's record loss to Sydney is no great concern, with the bigger issue how his side responds against Newcastle on Sunday.
Blog: Celeski Loss Is A Big PainThere was once a coach of another football code that described a draw as like dancing with your sister.
Late equaliser, Celeski injury add to Victory's woesMelbourne's stuttering A-League championship defence continued last night after a Newcastle goal five minutes from the end forced it to settle for a 1-1 draw at Etihad Stadium.
Muscat replacement looks to lead in futureAdrian Leijer has slotted nicely into Kevin Muscat's place in the middle of the back four and may one day replace him as Melbourne captain.
Guess who's coming to dinner? Ljubo?Ljubo Milicevic left Melbourne Victory nearly two years ago in acrimonious circumstances after a spectacular fallout with coach Ernie Merrick, captain Kevin Muscat and the club's management.
Ljubo blasts Con over team preparationOUTSPOKEN Jets defender Ljubo Milicevic has slammed club owner Con Constantine for failing to dig into his pockets as the club prepares to qualify for the next stage of the Asian Champions League.
Melbourne Victory eyes Newcastle Jet boost to the topAs tight as the A-League table is, Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick cannot be any more unequivocal: Victory will make the finals.
Ernie Merrick rates Archie only a 50-50 chance for Newcastle clashMelbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson is rated only a 50-50 chance for tonight's crucial away game against Newcastle Jets.
Merrick certain on play-offsMelbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick's first three seasons in charge were characterised by his public caution and unwillingness to concede that his team was on course for success, even when it was several games clear at the top of the league table during a barnstorming run to th …
Blog: Time To Kick The HoodooLast round was one in which a few hoodoos fell, most notably in the Roar vs Jets game.
Archie Set To Make AmendsMelbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson has vowed to put the nightmare of his most recent trip to Newcastle behind him.
Victory to ponder changesMelbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick will use the next nine days to decide which squad members will be called upon to "freshen up the team" for its crucial round-16 trip to Newcastle.
Archie outed for two gamesMelbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson was banned for two matches for swearing at referee Matthew Breeze in the 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday.
Jet lag or Jets?Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets will both make last-minute decisions on the fitness of players before tomorrow's showdown in Newcastle.
First-team focusMelbourne Victory has lost bright young star Kaz Patafta to the Newcastle Jets.
Jets admit hopes of Musialik retention heading southNewcastle Jets chief executive John Tsatsimas is not holding his breath on the chances of retaining Stuart Musialik after the home-grown midfielder was linked to Melbourne yesterday.
Griffiths double finishes off VictoryA stunning second-half brace from Joel Griffiths inspired the Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Victory at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on Sunday, all but ending the champions' A-League title defence.
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