Louis Fenton of Wellington Phoenix (right) has been embroiled in yet another VAR controversy. Photo: AAP/George Salpigtidis

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VAR cry: Don't blame it on the video ref

A-League fans have been left flummoxed with some of the decisions upheld by the video assistant referee in recent weeks. But, Spiro Karanikos-Mimis argues, the blame does not lie with VAR.

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Changing perceptions: Adelaide United's W-League ambitions

The W-League season is only a fortnight away and Adelaide United will be looking for its first finals appearance. Manton Street Tales caught up with head coach Ivan Karlović about the upcoming season.

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United's chance to atone for early mistakes

Adelaide United’s early season decisions have included a few head-scratchers, but tonight’s FFA Cup final is the perfect chance for a backs-to-the-wall act of redemption, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

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United wants to win - and its opponents want to be relevant

Tonight’s FFA Cup semi-final is a chance for Adelaide United to make another final, but for the Central Coast Mariners, it means much more than that, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

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Home test for Verbeek's new United

With a new mentor and game style, Adelaide United will give its supporters a close look tonight at the Reds’ new era. The next step, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis, will be finalising recruitment for the season-proper.