Australia/Asia News

Japan’s Kagawa hoping for Dortmund stay

Andrew Slevison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:21:21 +0000

Shinji Kagawa admits he would love to remain with Borussia Dortmund past 2013.

Oldham midfielder Wesolowski out for up to three months

Andrew Slevison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:17:21 +0000

English League One club Oldham Athletic have confirmed that James Wesolowski will miss around 12 weeks with a shoulder problem.

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg leaves S-Pulse

Dave Williams — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:51:44 +0000

Freddie Ljungberg has left Shimizu S-Pulse by mutual consent after just six months at the Japanese J.League side.

Herbert signs on again to lead New Zealand

Dave Williams — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:57 +0000

Ricki Herbert has signed a new deal to remain as New Zealand's manager through to the end of their 2014 World Cup campaign, reports www.nzfootball.co.nz.

Al Nasr’s Bresciano to be given another Socceroos chance

Andrew Slevison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:21:48 +0000

Mark Bresciano’s international career is certainly not over according to Australia manager Holger Osieck.

Australia boss tips Middlesbrough’s Williams to succeed in the Premier League

Andrew Slevison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:20:47 +0000

Australian national team manager Holger Osieck is supremely confident that Middlesbrough star Rhys Williams will do well in the English Premier League.

Ex-Rangers, Cardiff defender Vidmar appointed to AIS role

Andrew Slevison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:50:20 +0000

Tony Vidmar has been appointed by Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as the AIS Senior Coach.

Australian U22s drawn alongside Japan and Indonesia for Asian Cup qualifiers

tribalfootball.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:49:50 +0000

Official release from Football Australia

Chris Herd happy to return to Villa training

tribalfootball.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:02:52 +0000

Chris Herd has returned to Aston Villa training this week.

Villa hope Herd will be available for the game against Wigan on February 25.

Australia boss Osieck has no problems with Melbourne Victory’s Kewell

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:25 +0000

Australian national team coach Holger Osieck has indicated that he will select Harry Kewell for this month’s friendly with Saudi Arabia.

Arsenal’s Bolton loanee Miyaichi looking to build on Premier League debut

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:27:14 +0000

Arsenal youngster Ryo Miyaichi was delighted to have finally tasted the English Premier League firsthand on the weekend.

Fulham keeper Schwarzer hoping Pogrebnyak can become Zamora alternate

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:25:13 +0000

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is hoping winter signing Pavel Pogrebnyak can fill the void left by Bobby Zamora.

Herd close to Villa return

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:24:21 +0000

Aston Villa have revealed that Chris Herd has returned to training following an ankle injury.

Bolton win so important to Wigan says Al Habsi

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:53:47 +0000

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi believes the weekend’s win over Bolton will go a long way to kickstarting the team’s revival this season.

Adelaide United forced into ACL play-off against Persipura

Andrew Slevison — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:47:16 +0000

Adelaide United has been forced into a do-or-die play-off match against Indonesian champions Persipura Jayapura for a place in the Asian champions League.