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Scott Jamieson, Dario Vidosic on track for Melbourne City returns

Markus Babbel is looking forward to moving into the Wanderers new “European style” home ground.

Melbourne City overcame local rivals Melbourne Victory after a contentious first half penalty was awarded through VAR.
Melbourne City are confident of regaining key players this weekend as they look to hold onto top spot on the A-League ladder.
City are looking to consolidate their 2-1 derby defeat of arch-rivals Melbourne Victory — achieved with 12 players missing due to injury, illness and unavailability — with a win at Central Coast on Saturday.
The good news for Warren Joyce’s side is they will regain left-back Scott Jamieson and attacking threat Dario Vidosic for the trip.
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Jamieson was a touch-and-go proposition…

Melbourne City’s win despite 12 absentees shows ‘tremendous amount of resilience’ – Warren Joyce

Melbourne City overcame local rivals Melbourne Victory after a contentious first half penalty was awarded through VAR.

Adelaide United held the reigning premiers to a 1-1 draw at Cooper Stadium. Marquee signing Adam Le Fondre scoring his first goal under the Sydney FC club.
Melbourne City’s defeat of cross-town rivals Melbourne Victory might not have been their most meritorious A-League win, but it might have been their gutsiest.
City had to overcome more than just Keisuke Honda’s opener to triumph against Victory.
Warren Joyce was missing 12 players from the opening round clash, including first-choice selections Osama Malik (calf) and new signing Michael O’Halloran (hamstring).
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Captain Scott Jamieson (hamstring) was a line-ball omission, project player Curtis Good…

Victory 1 – 2 City: City win controversial derby

Melbourne City overcame local rivals Melbourne Victory after a contentious first half penalty was awarded through VAR.

Honda lauds derby atmosphere ahead of Melbourne derby

Keisuke Honda cannot wait to play in his first Melbourne derby match as the Victory kick-start their A-League campaign.

Melbourne City start new chapter in A-League derby

Melbourne City are ready to tell each other the hard truths needed for success this A-League season, led by plain-talking skipper Scott Jamieson. The full-back will lead City out on Saturday night at Marvel Stadium against Melbourne Victory in a blockbuster derby to kick off their campaign.
Three semifinal losses in the last four campaigns shows how consistent the expansion side has been in recent years — yet success has been elusive. Last April, Riley McGree’s wonder scorpion kick goal sunk City…

Melbourne City’s Bruno Fornaroli aiming to produce ‘something special’ in final year of contract

Players from across the league share their thoughts on Usain Bolt’s pursuit of a contract with the Central Coast Mariners.
Bruno Fornaroli is gunning not only for a maiden A-League title for Melbourne City this season but for a new contract, with a real possibility this campaign could be his last in Australia.
The Uruguayan fan favourite begins his fourth season without a deal to play on in his adopted homeland.
It’s a matter of concern for the 31-year-old, who is also attempting to secure permanent residency.
Fornaroli has scored 47 goals in his three A-League seasons to date, a tally only bettered by departed legend…

Puskas nominee Riley McGree targeting silverware with Melbourne City

Craig Burley says football fans made a “pig’s ear” of the vote for the Puskas Award, which was won by Mohamed Salah’s goal against Everton.

Riley McGree’s scorpion kick attempt stuns Melbourne City on route to a 2-1 win for the Newcastle Jets.
Melbourne City young gun Riley McGree has had a brush with the big time and wants more.
The 19-year-old is just three seasons into his professional career and already has a CV to covet.
He was a fringe member of Adelaide United’s title-winning squad, played in the Asian Champions League, won a move to Europe and represented Newcastle Jets in last year’s A-League Grand Final.
The youth international is clearly a Socceroo in waiting, as shown by his call-up by Ange Postecoglou last year. And of course,…

Melbourne City sign Elise Kellond-Knight and Tameka Butt, set miss out on Jess Fishlock

North Carolina Courage avenged their 2017 NWSL Championship defeat to Portland Thorns with a dominant victory in Portland in the 2018 final.
Melbourne City have signed two more Matildas but will reportedly be without Welsh superstar Jess Fishlock as they seek a fourth consecutive W-League championship.
Australian internationals Elise Kellond-Knight and Tameka Butt have both joined City for the upcoming season, the club announced on Monday.
Kellond-Knight, 28, hasn’t played in the W-League since 2015, having spent the last three summers with 1.FFC Turbine Potsdam in Germany and Hammarby in Sweden.
Butt, meanwhile, has shifted south after…

Melbourne City confirm Curtis Good as final signing ahead of 2018-19 A-League season

New Melbourne Victory signing Ola Toivonen speaks on a particular incident involving Swedish fans at the World Cup.
The return of defender Curtis Good to the A-League signals an end to Melbourne City’s off-season shopping, and the start of their title challenge.
Good returns to the club six years after his form for Melbourne Heart won him a long-term deal with Premier League powerhouse Newcastle United.
The sky was seemingly the limit for the Socceroos prospect but a procession of injuries have derailed the centre-back’s career.
“I learnt a lot over in the UK but unfortunately my opportunities were curbed,” he…

Melbourne City marquee Ritchie de Laet: ‘I just want to play football again’

New Melbourne Victory signing Ola Toivonen speaks on a particular incident involving Swedish fans at the World Cup.
Melbourne City signing Ritchie de Laet’s CV includes an English Premier League medal, promotion and international caps with Belgium.
But his goal in the A-League, where he has linked up with former coach Warren Joyce, is far simpler.
“I just want to play football again and enjoy it,” he said on Tuesday.
“I know what the gaffer expects from his players. I want to graft again and do well for the team.”
Joyce nods as he hears the words from his marquee recruit, who has signed a one-year loan deal from…

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