News Update: ‘Completely false’: club hits out at social media rumours

VPL highlights: A club has hit out at “completely false” social media reports it had sacked its coach. Meanwhile, a young gun is mounting a case for an A-League contract and a worldie decides a blockbuster promotion battle.

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