Leagues

Exc: Palmer Backed Us

Speaking exclusively to Goal.com, Gold Coast United star Shane Smeltz has given his thoughts on the recent speculation surrounding Clive Palmer's ownership of the club, giving the mining magnate his own seal of approval.

Exc: Dean Bouzanis

Australia's goalkeeping prodigy Dean Bouzanis chats to Goal.com about what the future holds barely a month out from South Africa. After a season on loan from Liverpool the shot-stopper is a realistic chance of going to South Africa.

Aussies In Europe

It was a good week for two Socceroo veterans on the continent, as Mark Schwarzer made history with Fulham and is now set to contest a Europa League final while Scott Chipperfield continued his fine goal-scoring form with a double for Basel.

GCU Future Secure

Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley and Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer have ended speculation about the franchise's future, confirming that the club would continue to compete in the A-League.

Honeymoon Period Over

World Cup bid worries, A-League ownership crisis and concerns about the South Africa campaign: the honeymoon period is over for Australian football, with FFA Chairman Frank Lowy faced with a number of issues that need resolving for the game to continue to grow.

Glory Sign Fowler

The former England international is bound for Western Australia after his reported move to Sydney FC did not eventuate: he also rejected offers from the Middle East and will now become Perth Glory's foreign marquee signing for next season.

Exc: CEO Slams Bulut Move

Sydney FC CEO Edwin Lugt has slammed the manager of talented youngster Kerim Bulut, after the National Youth League star opted to cut short his Sydney FC career and move to the second tier in the Czech Republic.