Adelaide United coach Gertjan Verbeek needs to change things up on the pitch. Photo: AAP/Kelly Barnes

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Adelaide United must regain its mojo - and quickly

Adelaide United’s recent run of bad form requires a rethink from the coach and a change in match-day mentality from the players, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

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The best - and worst - of SA soccer in 2019

As another year winds down, Spiro Karanikos-Mimis reflects on the best – and worst – South Australian football stories of 2019 and details his wishlist for 2020.

 

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Heat on A-League to explain hot United game decision

It baffles many that Adelaide United’s Sunday game against Newcastle didn’t kick off at a later time to avoid the heat. It’s hard not to think TV schedules won the argument, argues Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

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So far, so very good for Adelaide United's new era

Adelaide United’s controversial changes at the top are bearing fruit on the pitch, with a growing feeling of positivity in the stands, writes Spiro Karanikos-Mimis.

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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.