Brisbane Roar – Football Scout

A-League review: Sydney FC set the early pace, Bruno Fornaroli’s moment of magic

The A-League is back! Here are the biggest talking points from an opening round that saw Western United win their inaugural match and Sydney FC shoot to the top of the table.

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The under-23 rule
Football Federation Australia announced on Friday that A-League regulations had been amended to allow two extra substitutes on the…

Fowler oversees late VAR draw against Perth

Perth Glory had the game in their hands but let it slip through their fingers in the final minute of play as Roy O’Donovan scored a late equaliser.

A-League Season Preview: New signings, key players, ones to watch

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
After the longest preseason in football, the battle for the Toilet Seat finally returns. The boardroom struggle for control means season 2019-20 is one of transition for the A-League, while a lack of blockbuster signings underlined the more subdued lead-up.
Still, there are plenty of talking points. A new club and another on the way, and coaching changes to rival the player merry-go-round.

Here’s all you need to know about every team ahead of Friday night’s opener between Adelaide United and Sydney…

Jack Hingert backs Robbie Fowler to revive Brisbane Roar

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.
The disaster that was the 2018-19 A-League campaign for Brisbane Roar was laid bare for Jack Hingert when he arrived at preseason training.
The experienced defender was greeted by a sea of unfamiliar faces in the changing room following a brutal overhaul of the playing squad under new coach Robbie Fowler.
With retired veterans Henrique and Matt McKay gone, Hingert suddenly found himself as one of the last remaining links to the Roar’s championship winning glory days.
It was a situation he admits…

FFA Cup: Robbie Fowler targeting ‘special’ cup run

Daniel McBreen is an U15 coach at the Newcastle Jets but that didn’t stop him from punishing them with a worldie as his local side Edgeworth Eagles drew level.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler hopes Wednesday’s home FFA Cup tie will be the “start of something special” for the club.
The Roar will host the Central Coast Mariners in the FFA Cup round of 16, in Fowler’s first competitive home match since the former Liverpool great took the reins in April.
Brisbane defeated A-League champions Sydney FC in the round of 32 and are aiming to reach the competition’s quarterfinals for the first time.
– Olyroos relying on A-League stars to beat N.Z.
– Netball great…

Fowler’s Roar beat A-League champions Sydney

Brisbane Roar’s first match under Robbie Fowler ended in victory and cup progress.
Robbie Fowler began his Australian coaching career in perfect fashion as his inexperienced Brisbane Roar side managed an unlikely 2-0 win over A-League champions Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval in the FFA Cup on Wednesday.
Goals either side of half-time from Stefan Mauk and Jay O’Shea were enough to lift the Roar into the round of 16 at the expense of the big-name Sky Blues.
Legendary former Liverpool striker Fowler saw his side turn in a polished and disciplined performance to restrict Sydney FC’s…

Corica ready to ruin Fowler’s coaching debut

The A-League champions were outclassed by the French heavyweights, going down 3-0 in China.

Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
He’s known as “God” to Liverpool fans, but Robbie Fowler is just another rookie coach as far as Sydney FC boss Steve Corica is concerned.
The ex-England international faces his first game as Brisbane Roar coach against Corica’s Sky Blues in an FFA Cup round of 32 tie at Leichhardt Oval on Wednesday.
While Fowler holds a worldwide reputation following his celebrated playing career, the clash with Sydney will be his first competitive fixture as a full-time head coach.
– Mbappe, Cavani score as PSG…

Neville becomes Brisbane Roar’s 10th signing

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
Brisbane Roar have landed their 10th signing of the week with ex-Perth Glory defender Scott Neville joining the rebuilding A-League club.
Neville, 30, will join his new teammates on Monday when the Roar begin preseason training under the gaze of their new coach, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler.
Former Australian under-23 international Neville joins the Roar after winning last year’s A-League premiership in his second stint with the Glory.
– Kurz unveiled as new Melbourne Victory manager
– FFA Cup:…

FFA Cup: Fowler to make coaching debut vs. Sydney FC

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
The first competitive match of Robbie Fowler’s Brisbane Roar reign will be an FFA Cup clash away at A-League champions Sydney FC.
The Liverpool legend, who is embarking on the first full-time head coaching role of his storied career, will take the Roar to face Steve Corica’s Sky Blues in a round-of-32 clash after the pair were drawn together on Wednesday.
It will be Fowler’s first big challenge at the helm of the new-look Roar who have shipped out 16 players following their disastrous 2018-19 A-League…

Brisbane Roar loan O’Neill from Burnley

Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours in this week’s Transfer Rater, including a potential short stay for Miguel Almiron at Newcastle.

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
Brisbane have secured young Australian midfielder Aiden O’Neill for the 2019-20 A-League season.
The 20-year-old, who played for Central Coast last season, has joined on a season-long loan from Premier League side Burnley.
O’Neill is the eighth player announced by the Roar this week as ex-Liverpool star Robbie Fowler rebuilds the squad following a disastrous 2018-19 season.
– Mombaerts appointed new Melbourne City boss
– Amadi-Holloway, Gillesphey, Aldred join Brisbane
– Jukic: What the A-League…

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