IN their first major cup final since 1976, League Championship strugglers Derby dominated European glamour club Manchester United in their League Cup clash.
CENTRAL Coast Mariners will sound out sister club Sheffield United to see if Socceroo David Carney is available to play for the club in the Asian Champions League.
DAVID Beckham endured a tough baptism of fire but impressed with his eagerness as he made his AC Milan debut against Bundesliga title-chasers SV Hamburg.
JASON Culina, Australia's standout player during the World Cup qualifiers, is "very close" to becoming the marquee signing for A-League newcomers Gold Coast.
TOTTENHAM substitute Jamie O'Hara scored one goal and set up two others to lead the Spurs to a 4-1 win over Burnley in the first-leg semi-final of the League Cup today.