Football Analysis

Getting on with the job

Getting on with the job

I don't often get a chance or have the time to catch up with Lawrie McKinna. So when the big Scot found out I'd escaped Sydney for a couple of days to head to my home town of Newcastle, the message was to the point in text by the Newcastle Jets CEO: "Get here at 1 for a wee pot of tea." 9 Oct 2016
All is not lost for Wanderers

All is not lost for Wanderers

The Hyundai A-League is back with a bang and the football family have welcomed it with open arms. Last minute equalisers, impossible come-backs, derby delight. Yes, football has once again captured the imagination of the Australian public in a way only it could, and this on the first weekend of the competition. 9 Oct 2016
A-League stars pushing for Socceroos selection

A-League stars pushing for Socceroos selection

Whether they're up and coming talents or players looking for a second chance, these guys will be hoping to be on Ange's radar. 6 Oct 2016
George Timotheou - Young Blood

George Timotheou - Young Blood

Raised in the nation's capital, George is Sydney FC's newest and youngest signing. Watch him work. 26 Sep 2016
So much more than a game...

So much more than a game...

They are the words every football fan loathes to hear: “Don’t worry, it’s just a game...” The words every football fan knows are untrue. 20 Sep 2016
Premier League has reverted to type

Premier League has reverted to type

A familiar pattern is re-emerging in the Premier League. 18 Sep 2016
Stop-start nature of season opening needs review

Stop-start nature of season opening needs review

Transfer Deadline Day and early season internationals are contributing to player burnout with a rethink required. 6 Sep 2016
Our toughest opponent

Our toughest opponent

Despite having AFC heavyweights Japan in their group, the Socceroos first up encounter with Iraq might be the most crucial and toughest match-up. 1 Sep 2016
Judah - Just You Wait

Judah - Just You Wait

From the heart of Sydney comes a kid willing to gruel it out in the Italian arena 1 Sep 2016
Why the FFA is right...and also wrong

Why the FFA is right...and also wrong

Football Federation Australia were absolutely right to reject Melbourne Victory’s bid to sign Italian Alessandro Diamanti as a guest marquee… but the decision has exposed what a deep treacherous hole the FFA have now dug for themselves. 20 Aug 2016
Belief - Jordan Gomez

Belief - Jordan Gomez

From a humble family comes the story of a boy, a ball and a willingness to make it to the top 12 Aug 2016
Wollongong stake their claim

Wollongong stake their claim

Could a return to the national stage be imminent for the Wolves? 11 Aug 2016
Leicester should look to Nottingham Forest for inspiration

Leicester should look to Nottingham Forest for inspiration

A look into performance's of other 'impossible' champions 10 Aug 2016
Football Firsts: The Cruyff Turn

Football Firsts: The Cruyff Turn

They're the moments that set the stands alight and sent generations of future players back to the training ground to practise and perfect. 3 Aug 2016
Out to make a difference...

Out to make a difference...

From small town Flint Wales, Lee Jones is out to make a difference within the Australian football community. 1 Aug 2016
Why La Masia Academy is so good

Why La Masia Academy is so good

La Masia is the fabled academy of FC Barcelona. Of course, it actually refers to Barca’s training facilities, but is mostly used in reference to the revered youth system. 28 Jul 2016
Meat, football and happy faces

Meat, football and happy faces

The magic of the FFA Cup is sweeping the nation and is right on your doorstep 28 Jul 2016
EPL managers take the spotlight

EPL managers take the spotlight

An interesting quirk of the upcoming Premier League season is that the spotlight will be more focused on the managers, especially of the five richest clubs, rather than the players. 26 Jul 2016
Mourinho's the man

Mourinho's the man

One month away from the start of the 2016/17 Premier League season, Manchester United’s transfer activity has pointed towards a change in the club’s priorities. 26 Jul 2016
Top overseas A-League prospects

Top overseas A-League prospects

Since the birth of the A-League, the standard of play has improved, bigger names are being drawn to Australia and talented youngsters have been given a larger and more noticeable platform on to which to shine. 26 Jul 2016
2013 – A Socceroo Retrospective

2013 – A Socceroo Retrospective

Looking back on a turbulent year 13 Jan 2014

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