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17 years ago

Preview: Melbourne v Central Coast

Melbourne kicks off its campaign for back-to-back championships against Central Coast at Etihad Stadium, 158 days after edging out Adelaide in a memorable Grand Final at the same venue. Date: Thursday August 6 Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST Venue: Telstra Dome, Melbourne...

18 years ago

Merrick: History counts for nothing

Ernie Merrick says Melbourne Victory’s recent domination of Adelaide United counts for nothing ahead of Saturday night’s Hyundai A-League Grand Final with the Victory coach determined to ensure there is not one ounce of complacency in the camp ahead of...

18 years ago

History no help

Melbourne Victory may have won all three games against Adelaide United this season, but coach Ernie Merrick expects a much-tougher challenge when the top two teams in the Hyundai A-League meet on Saturday week in the first leg of the...

17 years ago

Melbourne Victory to host Fulham at Etihad Stadium

Melbourne Victory will host English Premier League side Fulham in an international friendly at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 11 July. Melbourne Victory will host English Premier League side Fulham in an international friendly at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 11 July....

18 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United

Melbourne Victory is on the verge of history. A win in Saturday’s Grand Final will see Melbourne become the first Hyundai A-League team to win the Championship on two occasions. Date: Saturday, February 28 Kick-off: 7:30pm AEDT Venue: Telstra Dome,...

17 years ago

Anatomy of a Championship – Recruiting

In the first of a three-part series on the elements of a championship-winning side, Melbourne Victory’s coach Ernie Merrick speaks to Sportal’s Bren O’Brien about the club’s recruiting policy over the short history of the Hyundai A-League and how it...

17 years ago

Player Review – Midfielders

Sportal’s Bren O’Brien looks back on the performances of every midfielder 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...

18 years ago

Preview: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory

History is with Melbourne Victory heading into the two-legged Major Semi-Final no matter how you look at it. Date: Saturday, February 7 Kick-off: 6:30pm ACDT, 7:00pm AEST Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide TV and Radio: Live and exclusive broadcast on FOX...

17 years ago

Melbourne clinches championship

Melbourne Victory has become the first Hyundai A-League club to win two championships after surviving the second half sending off of Danny Allsopp to beat arch-rivals Adelaide United 1-0 in a pulsating grand final at Telstra Dome on Saturday night....

17 years ago

Anatomy of a Championship – Confidence and Success

In the third and final article of a series where he talks about Melbourne Victory’s championship-winning season, Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick tells Sportal’s Bren O’Brien about the importance of confidence in the team’s treble-winning 2008/09 season. In the third and...

18 years ago

Archie unsure on five-goal encore

Melbourne Victory hitman Archie Thompson has vowed to score in Saturday night’s Hyundai A-League Grand Final against Adelaide but cannot promise a performance like the one he delivered against the Reds in the championship decider two years ago. Melbourne Victory...

18 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...