DEFENDER Kristian Rees claims nothing short of three points will be good enough for Gold Coast United as they seek to breathe life into their comatose season in Perth this Sunday.

KEY Gold Coast United striker Joel Porter can't wait to kick start his partnership with new signing Bruce Djite.

BRAZILIAN import Anderson Alves da Silva has been ordered to train with Gold Coast United's youth team after his angry outburst when he was substituted in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory. <strong>Vote in our online poll</strong>

THE controversial and unpopular crowd cap for Gold Coast United games at Skilled Park could gradually be lifted ... if the demand is there. <strong>Vote online</strong>

GOLD Coast United midfielder Zenon Caravella believes the arrival of new signing Bruce Djite and the return of injured hitman Joel Porter will kickstart the club's stuttering start to the new A-League season when they resume action in Perth on September 12. <strong>Vote online</strong>

NO Shane Smeltz, no Joel Porter equalled no goals for Gold Coast United today as Miron Bleiberg's men fell to their first loss of the new A-League season, 1-0 against Melbourne Victory at a near-empty Skilled Park.

LITTLE-KNOWN striker Andrew Barasic is ready to step into the spotlight for Gold Coast United on Sunday against two-time champions Melbourne Victory as Miron Bleiberg's men begin life without arch-predator Shane Smeltz.

DON'T ask Miron Bleiberg legal questions about Shane Smeltz's possible $1 million sanction and six-month worldwide ban.

GOLD Coast United face the prospect of losing star striker Shane Smeltz for the second time in six weeks, with the Kiwi international on his way to Turkey to discuss a transfer to Super Lig giants Genclerbirligi. <strong>Vote online</strong>

A SCARE was thrown through the Gold Coast United camp today ahead of this weekend's visit of bruised heavyweights Melbourne Victory, with key striker Joel Porter pulling up with a hamstring strain towards the end of a soggy training session. <strong>Online poll</strong>

GOLD Coast United CEO Clive Mensink has insisted his A-League club is here for the long haul amid the storm of controversy over the re-imposition of the unpopular 5000 crowd cap at Skilled Park. <strong>Vote online</strong>

DEFIANT Gold Coast United CEO Clive Mensink is planning talks with fans representatives in a bid to stave off a revolt at the shock re-imposition of the deeply unpopular 5000 A-League crowd cap at Skilled Park.

GOLD Coast United are on a collision course with Football Federation Australia and their own fans with billionaire boss Clive Palmer informing Stadiums Queensland that he intends to reintroduce the unpopular and controversial 5000 crowd cap at Skilled Park. <strong>Vote online.</strong>

JOEL Porter made one and missed one as Gold Coast United clawed a draw in Wellington against the Phoenix on Friday night, but the striker backing himself to bag a hatful of goals this season.

SOCCEROO Jason Culina spared his side's blushes with an 87th-minute effort as Gold Coast United fought from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 draw against Wellington in New Zealand last night.

THE stop-start career of Gold Coast United midfielder Robson has hit another speed bump with the Brazilian import rested for Friday's night's demanding duel with bogey side Wellington Phoenix across the Tasman.

STATE OF PLAY with David Lewis&nbsp;<br>THE A-League may struggle to attract crowds but it has no problem snaring top talent -- so long as the big bucks are being brandished.

FIRED-UP Gold Coast United midfielder Zenon Caravella is hunting redemption for what he describes as a ''total humiliation'' when Miron Bleiberg's men cross the pond to take on Wellington Phoenix on Friday night.

HIGHLY-rated Gold Coast United defender Dino Djulbic is in doubt for Friday night's Trans-Tasman duel with Wellington Phoenix after pulling up sore with a knee injury.

THIS time last year Gold Coast United began their A-League season with a 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar in front of 20,000 fans. Today, with a crowd of 6374, Miron Bleiberg's men were held to a 0-0 draw by the Roar at Skilled Park.