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Thwaite’s late strike saves a point for Gold Coast
2nd Feb 2012MICHAEL Thwaite picked the perfect time to score his first ever professional goal when he netted right at the death to secure a richly deserved 1-1 draw for Gold Coast United against Melbourne Victory in Launceston. read more
A magic moment for United’s captain fantastic
2nd Feb 2012AFTER hundreds of forward forays, near misses and heavy challenges that halted many of his attacking raids, Gold Coast United captain Michael Thwaite has finally achieved the one thing that was missing in his decade-long professional career – a goal with his name on it. read more
United out to settle a score with Victory
31st Jan 2012MICHAEL Thwaite says Gold Coast United are chomping at the bit to get back into match action against Melbourne Victory on Wednesday evening for two very good reasons – Friday’s washed out match and the result the last time the two teams met. read more
NYL: Ten man United take a share of the points
30th Jan 2012TEN man Gold Coast United Youth twice came from behind to leave John Cain Memorial Park with a hard-earned, but well deserved point after a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Heart Youth. read more
Beekmans released on compassionate grounds
30th Jan 2012DUTCH midfielder Paul Beekmans has been released from the remainder of his contract with Gold Coast United on compassionate grounds following sad news that the illness to a member of his family has worsened. read more
PALMER HONOURED BY LIVING TREASURE NOMINATION
30th Jan 2012Mining executive Clive Palmer is honoured and humbled to have been short-listed for the National Trust of Australia’s list of 100 National Living Treasures. read more
Local youngster makes his senior debut
24th Jan 2012ANOTHER young player stepped off the production line on Sunday afternoon as Tweed Heads-born Chris Lucas came off the bench to make his Hyundai A-League debut against Sydney FC. read more
Football expo set to be a hit for fans
24th Jan 2012FOR budding football stars or anyone remotely enraptured by the beautiful game, the Football Gold Coast Club Expo this Saturday is sure to whet your soccer appetite for the upcoming local season. read more
NYL: Cooper double sweeps Sydney aside
23rd Jan 2012GOLD Coast United Youth have closed the gap on third-placed Sydney FC Youth to just one point after an impressive 3-1 away win over the sky blues in Kogarah. read more
Gold Coast shattered as Sydney steal the points
23rd Jan 2012A LAST minute header from substitute Bruno Cazarine handed Sydney FC all three points in the harbour city, leaving a youthful Gold Coast United side shattered after a determined performance looked to have secured at least a draw. read more
United dig deep for Sydney trip
20th Jan 2012WITH Dylan Macallister and Paul Beekmans ruled out of Sunday’s trip to Sydney Miron Bleiberg will delve into the stocks of his squad as he prepares his troops for their second match of the campaign at the Sydney Football Stadium. read more
Beekmans returns home on personal leave
18th Jan 2012DUTCH midfielder Paul Beekmans has been granted a period of personal leave to return to Holland after receiving news of a family illness in recent days. read more
Moss following doctor’s orders
17th Jan 2012GOALKEEPER Glen Moss will get news later this week on when he can expect to step up his rehabilitation program after undergoing painful groin surgery just before Christmas. read more
NYL: United win eight-goal thriller
16th Jan 2012A BRACE each from Jake Barker-Daish and Mitch Cooper, along with a Chris Lucas strike, secured a sixth win of the season for Gold Coast United Youth as Mike Mulvey’s youngsters ran out 5-3 winners in a thrilling match against the AIS at Owen Park read more
Late header wins the points for Phoenix
16th Jan 2012A TIM Brown header two minutes from time gave Wellington Phoenix all three points at Skilled Park, the visitor’s going home with a 1-0 win despite the best efforts of Miron Bleiberg’s men. read more
‘Spiderman’ Macallister closing in on recall
11th Jan 2012BIG Dylan Macallister is in line for a recall to the Gold Coast United squad to face one of his former clubs this Sunday after recovering well from the hamstring strain that has sidelined him since the Boxing Day clash against Brisbane Roar. read more
Unlucky Beekmans denied first United goal
10th Jan 2012IF it wasn’t for bad luck Paul Beekmans wouldn’t be having any luck at all. That’s how the Dutch midfielder was feeling after twice hitting the woodwork in the 1-1 draw with Melbourne Heart on Sunday. read more
Close, but no cigar for United
9th Jan 2012DESPITE throwing everything but the kitchen sink at their opponents in the second half, Gold Coast United were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Melbourne Heart in an entertaining clash at Skilled Park. read more
Gold Coast back with a bang in Adelaide
19th Dec 2011A PERFORMANCE full of guts, guile and spirit has given Gold Coast United a well-deserved 3-0 win over Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium, with goals from Ben Halloran, Maceo Rigters and Dylan Macallister securing a precious three points for Miron Bleiberg’s men. read more
NYL: Late equaliser nets a draw for Gold Coast
19th Dec 2011A LAST gasp equaliser from striker Golgol Mebrahtu snared Gold Coast United Youth a share of the points after coming from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Adelaide United Youth at Burton Park. read more
Thwaite backs Tyson as Moss is ruled out
19th Dec 2011MICHAEL Thwaite has backed goalkeeper Jerrad Tyson to take his opportunity between the sticks after confirmation that Glen Moss will have surgery on a torn groin this Thursday and faces at least eight weeks on the sidelines. read more
Community visits spread some Christmas joy
14th Dec 2011SPREADING some Christmas cheer to those less fortunate has been high on Gold Coast United’s list in the past couple of weeks with a host of community activities, including visits to CanTeen and Radio Lollipop. read more
Halloran taking a few for the team
13th Dec 2011YOUNG winger Ben Halloran is getting used to the rough treatment from opposition defenders and says it just makes him more determined to keep running at his markers. read more
NYL: United make it four wins in five
12th Dec 2011ANOTHER impressive performance from Gold Coast United’s Youth Team secured a 3-1 win against rivals Sydney FC at Owen Park on Saturday afternoon. read more
A share of the points for Gold Coast
12th Dec 2011GOLD Coast United picked up their first clean sheet of the season and also snapped their recent run of poor results with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Sydney FC at a wet Skilled Park. read more
Gold Coast out to settle a score
9th Dec 2011THE painful memories from the last time Gold Coast United met Sydney FC are yet to fade and will be used as extra motivation for Miron Bleiberg’s men this Sunday when the two sides go head-to-head again, this time at Skilled Park. read more
College of Australian Training on board with United
7th Dec 2011GOLD Coast United have added another major partner to their list with the announcement today that the College of Australian Training has joined forces with the club. read more
Penalty double gives Perth the points
5th Dec 2011FOR the second time in two weeks a brace of penalty kicks have undone Gold Coast United, this time handing Perth Glory their first ever win over the visitors thanks to a 2-0 victory at nib Stadium. read more
NYL: Solitary goal wins it for Glory
5th Dec 2011A 70th minute goal from Ndumba Makeche was enough to halt Gold Coast United Youth’s winning run as Perth Glory Youth snatched all three points at 6PR Stadium. read more
Rozic back and looking to make his mark
2nd Dec 2011BIG defender Ante Rozic is confident he can complete his comeback into the Gold Coast United side on Saturday after returning to full fitness and playing a cameo role off the bench last weekend. read more
Mebrahtu ready for Perth test
2nd Dec 2011YOUNG striker Golgol Mebrahtu is hoping his impressive display against Melbourne Victory last week will secure his place in the Gold Coast United starting eleven against Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Saturday night. read more
Brown’s return a boost for Gold Coast
29th Nov 2011TALISMAN James Brown was back with the Gold Coast United squad today after his stint with the Olyroos and the young attacker is determined to provide the spark that ignites a win for his side against Perth Glory on Saturday. read more
Salley clearance close for Gold Coast
28th Nov 2011GOLD Coast United are waiting on one final piece of paperwork that will clear new signing Jonas Salley to take his place in the side for Sunday’s crucial match against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. read more
League legend gives United some bite
24th Nov 2011FORMER rugby league great Martin Lang was a new face at Gold Coast United’s training session today as he put Miron Bleiberg’s men through their paces with some additional fitness work. read more
Heartbreak for Gold Coast as Melbourne edge it
21st Nov 2011GOALS in either half from Matt Thompson and Jonatan Germano were enough for Melbourne Heart to claim all three points in a 2-1 win over Gold Coast United at Skilled Park, despite a spirited performance from Miron Bleiberg’s men. read more
Thwaite: We must concentrate on our performance
17th Nov 2011MICHAEL Thwaite believes the only antidote to Gold Coast United’s current league position is hard work on the training paddock. read more
Late siege not enough for Gold Coast
14th Nov 2011A MUCH improved second half performance from a young Gold Coast United side wasn’t enough to salvage a draw from Hindmarsh Stadium as Adelaide United claimed all three points with a 2-1 win. read more
Olyroos call ups for Brown and McGowan
10th Nov 2011JAMES Brown and defender Dylan McGowan have both been selected in Aurelio Vidmar’s 19-man Qantas Australian Under 23s squad for the upcoming third round of AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2012 Olympic Games against Iraq and Uzbekistan. read more
United out to maintain good Hindmarsh record
10th Nov 2011MIRON Bleiberg takes charge of his 100th Hyundai A-League match this Friday night hoping to continue what has been a good record at Hindmarsh Stadium. read more
United’s Head Coach to join the 100 club this Friday
8th Nov 2011WHEN Miron Bleiberg walks into Hindmarsh Stadium this Friday evening to coach his team against Adelaide United in another Hyundai A-League match, he will be doing so for the 100th time in his colourful career. read more
