How David Villa has left Melbourne City exposed
David Villa’s first two games for Melbourne City have immediately introduced a difficult tactical problem
Category: A-League
Match Analysis: Sydney FC 3-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC came from 2-0 down to defeat the Western Sydney Wanderers in a highly-charged, aggressive Sydney Derby.
Match Analysis: Adelaide United 1-1 Melbourne Victory
All the action unfolded at the very end of an otherwise tight, tepid match, where for once, the cliche ‘a tactical battle’ isn’t misleading
Five things to watch: A-League Round Two
Round Two sees questions of the Victory’s defence and the Mariners counter-attacking, while there’s a good reason why perhaps we shouldn’t look forward to the Sydney Derby
Match Analysis: Melbourne Victory 4-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
The Victory inflicted the Wanderers with the heaviest defeat in their short history to open the new A-League season.
Match Analysis: Sydney FC 1-1 Melbourne City
David Villa came off the bench to score the equaliser after Sydney surprisingly took the lead against the run of play.
Five things to watch: A-League Round One
A pragmatic Stubbins, Romeo Castelen, a monster midfield showdown, David Villa and a battle for the ball are the five things to watch in the opening round
Western Sydney Wanderers 2014-15 season preview: the same template, with new personnel
The Western Sydney Wanderers will continue with the template that has brought them such success in their first three years of existence
Wellington Phoenix 2014-15 season preview: Merrick has an identity, but can it be a winning one?
Ernie Merrick has succeeded in the remit of installing a new style at the Wellington Phoenix: now, the challenge is to find consistency
Sydney FC 2014-15 season preview: Arnold brings structure, organisation and a new mentality
Graham Arnold is Sydney FC’s ninth coach in ten seasons, but is the most sensible choice yet – a respected, experienced coach with a winning pedigree
Perth Glory 2014-15 season preview: can Lowe’s diamond sparkle?
Perth Glory have recruited heavily and look set to play a 4-4-2 diamond, meaning they are one of the more intriguing and unpredictable sides this season.
Newcastle Jets 2014-15: another overhaul, but still missing an identity
Phil Stubbins has a tough job as the new Newcastle Jets coach, asked to mould a new-look squad into a competitive unit