United head coach Gertjan Verbeek at Coopers Stadium yesterday. Photo: AAP/David Mariuz

Manton St Tales

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.

Manton St Tales

Adelaide United's "mystery" owner and his not-so-secret thoughts

Who is Adelaide United chairman Piet van der Pol? As Spiro Karanikos-Mimis reports, the Reds boss has opened up to fans about his role at the club, its ownership, the future of Hindmarsh stadium and a range of other football issues.

Opinion

Stench of bigotry sours FFA Cup

UPDATED: The nostalgia of playing against one of the former NSL clubs quickly soured last night as old hatreds were revived, argues Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

Manton St Tales

Verbeek versus Kurz: the next chapter

The first two rounds of the new A-League season were supposedly leaked this week, showing Adelaide United facing Melbourne Victory in round one: Verbeek versus Kurz. As Spiro Karanikos-Mimis writes, they’ve met before.

Manton St Tales

Adelaide United's owners make a big statement

Haters are gonna hate, but Spiro Karanikos-Mimis argues the new leadership at Adelaide United has taken some big steps to win over critics.