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17 years ago

Healey: Freshness gives Victory an edge

Melbourne assistant coach Aaron Healey believes the 14-day break the Premiers have had heading into Saturday’s Grand Final against Adelaide could prove a crucial edge for Victory in the season decider. Melbourne assistant coach Aaron Healey believes the 14-day break...
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17 years ago

Finals experience an edge: Merrick

Two years on since Melbourne embarked on its inaugural finals series, Ernie Merrick believes that the lessons learned by his senior players in that successful campaign will serve them well when Melbourne takes on Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday....
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17 years ago

Own a piece of Victory history

Melbourne Victory is offering you the exclusive opportunity to own a part of history with the auction of a signed match ball from Rodrigo Vargas’ 50th appearance for the club. Melbourne Victory is offering you the exclusive opportunity to own...
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17 years ago

Another debut for Celeski

It’s been a fortnight of firsts for Melbourne midfielder Billy Celeski. Having earned his first Socceroo cap against Indonesia last week, the 23-year-old now can’t wait to play his first Hyundai A-League final against Adelaide this week. It’s been a...
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16 years ago

2008/09 Player Review – Defenders

Sportal’s Bren O’Brien looks back on the performances of every defender on Melbourne Victory’s senior list and assesses their efforts in the Championship and Premiership-winning 2008/09 season, including comments from coach Ernie Merrick. Sportal’s Bren O’Brien looks back on the...
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17 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United

As good as Melbourne performed in Adelaide last weekend, Victory can take nothing for granted going into the second leg of the Major Semi-Final, despite holding a 2-0 lead in the tie. Date: Saturday, February 14 Kick-off: 7:30pm AEDT Venue:...
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17 years ago

Own a piece of Victory history

Melbourne Victory is offering you the exclusive opportunity to own a part of history with the auction of two pieces featuring last season’s Golden Boot winner Danny Allsopp and Clubman of the Year Leigh Broxham. Melbourne Victory is offering you...
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17 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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17 years ago

Victory downed by Phoenix

Melbourne Victory has suffered its first loss against Wellington Phoenix after coughing up an early lead in Friday night’s Hyundai A-League clash in New Zealand. Melbourne Victory has suffered its first loss against Wellington Phoenix after coughing up an early...
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17 years ago

New Melbourne Victory women’s football team kicks off

Football fans throughout Victoria can look forward to following the fortunes of their very own team of elite female football stars in the inaugural season of the Australian-wide national competition – the Westfield W-League. Football fans throughout Victoria can look...
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17 years ago

Merrick backs Thwaite’s Roos hopes

Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has backed defender Michael Thwaite’s Socceroos’ credentials, saying the 25-year-old just needs to get fit and play consistent football to stay on Pim Verbeek’s radar. Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick has backed defender Michael Thwaite’s Socceroos’ credentials,...
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17 years ago

Victory aiming for home win

Melbourne must overcome bogey side Newcastle if it is to open its home campaign with three points against the Jets on Friday night. Melbourne must overcome bogey side Newcastle if it is to open its home campaign with three points...