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Melbourne target Moras + thoughts on Kemp, Fabio & more

victoryblog May 25, 2012 @ 6:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Right, plenty to talk about today so lets get straight to it. First of all, we said goodbye to Matthew Kemp this week as he decided to retire from A-League football. He's moved back home to Adelaide with his family where he may continue playing at State level but his days at the top have

Matthew Kemp retires

victoryblog May 23, 2012 @ 4:08 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Victory full-back Matthew Kemp has today announced his retirement from A-League football and will now return to his home town of Adelaide. Kemp joined Melbourne Victory from Adelaide United in April 2007 and went on to make 79 appearances for the club. During this time, the versatile full back's highlights included the Premiership/Championship double in

Weekly roundup + Olympiacos preview

victoryblog May 18, 2012 @ 11:07 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Good afternoon. Its been a sad week for Victory fans as we farewelled a legend of the club in Carlos Hernandez. We all would have loved for Carlos to stay, me especially, but it's important that people understand that in order to rejuvenate the squad sacrifices have to be made. The Costa Rican's departure frees up a

A farewell to Carlos Hernandez

victoryblog May 16, 2012 @ 6:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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We all knew it was coming. For months now the future of Carlos Hernandez has been up in the air and all signs pointed to him leaving Melbourne. Although I had gotten used to the idea it didn't make it any easier when his departure was confirmed by the club yesterday. As regular readers will

Carlos Hernandez leaves Melbourne

victoryblog May 16, 2012 @ 4:09 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Melbourne Victory have announced that Carlos Hernandez has left the club after a new contract could not be agreed upon. The club say considerable time was spent negotiating with Carlos, but ultimately it was unable to agree to terms. Since joining the club in 2007, the 30 year-old made 122 appearances and played a pivotal role

The Euro 2012 PredictaBall with Setanta Sports

victoryblog May 7, 2012 @ 4:09 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Good afternoon. As you all know Euro 2012 is right around the corner and in preparation I've teamed up with the official broadcaster, Setanta Sports to help promote their latest competition called PredictaBall. Setanta are asking football fans to submit their own predictions for what they think might happen at Euro 2012 via their Facebook

First day on the job

victoryblog May 1, 2012 @ 6:36 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Morning. As the squad resumed training yesterday ahead of the Olympiacos game, Ange Postecoglou began his first day on the job. It was an eventful one too as he made his first big decision in releasing Ante Covic and Grant Brebner. Its not surprising considering both players were out of contract and the manager has
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Covic and Brebner released

victoryblog May 1, 2012 @ 4:07 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Melbourne Victory have announced today that Ante Covic and Grant Brebner have been released. As new manager Ange Postecoglou looks to make room within the salary cap he decided that both un-contracted players were no longer needed. Since joining the club in season two of the Hyundai A-League, Brebner made 120 appearances, including the Premiership/Championship

Ante Covic wins Victory Medal, Melbourne chase Ben Halloran

victoryblog April 27, 2012 @ 6:07 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Good morning once again. First up today, the Victory Medal presentation which was held last night. My prediction was spot on (not that it was a difficult one to pick) with Ante Covic winning a well deserved Victory Medal. Here's a summary of all the award winners: Victory Medal & Player's Player of the Year: Ante

Welcoming Ange

victoryblog April 26, 2012 @ 6:07 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Good morning all. You know, its unfortunate that we weren't able to sign Ange Postecoglou last year because we could have avoided twelve months of torture. But enough of that. The important thing is that he's here now and the board have finally made the correct decision. You have to hand it to them, despite

Ange Postecoglou appointed new Victory coach

victoryblog April 26, 2012 @ 4:07 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Ange Postecoglou has finally been unveiled as the new Melbourne Victory manager at a press conference today, signing a three year deal with the A-League's biggest club. Postecoglou quit his position as coach of Brisbane Roar on Tuesday in order to join Victory and he says he's ready for a new challenge; "It's a big club, with

Fan of the Month: Danny McGinlay

victoryblog April 25, 2012 @ 6:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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You may not believe it but comedians love football too and Danny McGinlay is proof. Fresh from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Danny is April's Fan of the Month: Full Name: Danny John Terry McGinlay (would be a sweet name if I was a Chelsea Fan). Where are you from? Inner Northern suburbs.

Anzac Day thoughts, FFDU Awards & Postecoglu is coming home

victoryblog April 24, 2012 @ 6:07 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Morning all. As your aware today is Anzac Day. It is of course a day to remember those who sacrificed so much for us by going to war for their country. Sporting events are a great way to honour the Anzac's and while other codes have developed their own traditions its disappointing that football has yet to follow their

Grand Final memories

victoryblog April 21, 2012 @ 6:37 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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A very good morning to you on this fine Grand Final day. Its always a shame when Melbourne Victory aren't involved so today I thought I'd share some special Grand Final memories from seasons past. First up, that unbelievable night in 2007.... The build up to the game and the buzz around Melbourne was phenomenal.

Club statement on Archie Thompson

victoryblog April 17, 2012 @ 5:07 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Melbourne Victory Football Club can confirm it has been made aware of an alleged domestic incident involving Archie Thompson and his wife, Emily, which has been referred to Victoria Police. Managing Director, Richard Wilson, today expressed his concern in respect to Archie and Emily Thompson's circumstances; "The club takes allegations like this very seriously.