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16 years ago

Praise for Carlos, Archie

Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has lavished praise on attacking duo Archie Thompson and Carlos Hernandez after Victory took a giant leap toward booking a spot in the finals with a 2-1 victory over Queensland on Friday night. Melbourne coach Ernie...
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16 years ago

Victory returns to the top

Melbourne Victory has returned to the top of the Hyundai A-League ladder after defeating Queensland Roar 2-1 at Telstra Dome on Friday night. Melbourne Victory has returned to the top of the Hyundai A-League ladder after defeating Queensland Roar 2-1...
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16 years ago

Register now for The Age Junior Development Clinics

Registrations are now open for The Age Junior Development Clinic with all registered participants automatically going into the draw to be one of only 30 children to watch a special Melbourne Victory training session. Registrations are now open for The...
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16 years ago

Merrick wants big January

Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick admits the closely-spaced home games against Queensland and Adelaide are the two biggest of the season for Victory, but wants points from each of the final five games of the season. Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick admits...
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16 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Victory v Queensland Roar

Melbourne’s season could well be defined in the next five days. In a blockbuster start to the New Year, Victory plays host to the top two teams in Queensland and Adelaide in what could be a sneak preview of the...
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16 years ago

Ward ready for 2009

Nick Ward readily admits 2008 was his annus horribilis but after finishing the year off with a cracking goal against Sydney last week, the midfielder is hopeful 2009 will be a happy new year. Nick Ward readily admits 2008 was...
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16 years ago

Elasi keeps the pressure on

Senior Melbourne strike pair Danny Allsopp and Archie Thompson may be in fine form at the moment but that hasn’t deterred understudy Nathan Elasi who netted a hat-trick for Victory’s National Youth League team on the weekend. Senior Melbourne strike...
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16 years ago

Elasi hat-trick buries Sydney

A hat-trick from Melbourne striker Nathan Elasi has given the Victory a 3-1 win over Sydney FC as the last-placed side on the National Youth League table stunned the highflying Sky Blues at Epping Soccer Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A...
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16 years ago

Muscat:We had the belief

Victory skipper Kevin Muscat said he always believed his side had the firepower to overwhelm Sydney despite going 2-0 down within the first four minutes. Victory skipper Kevin Muscat said he always believed his side had the firepower to overwhelm...
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16 years ago

Victory overcome Sydney in thriller

The Melbourne Victory has re-ignited its charge to the finals, coming from two goals down to defeat Sydney FC 3-2 in a fairytale result at Telstra Dome on Saturday night. The Melbourne Victory has re-ignited its charge to the finals,...
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16 years ago

Mariners dent Victory’s finals hopes

Central Coast Mariners finished its season with a flourish scoring two late goals to ruin the hopes of finals aspirants Melbourne Victory at Parramatta Stadium. Central Coast Mariners finished its season with a flourish scoring two late goals to ruin...
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16 years ago

Crucial period coming up

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has described the next six matches as a very important stretch for the team as it bids to make its second Hyundai A-League finals appearance in three seasons. Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick has described...