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Home Again?

Home Again?

Recently, there has been much talk of Perth Glory moving from nib Stadium to the Perth Hockey Complex in Bentley. Regular followers of the game out West will know the A-League existence of PGFC has had a somewhat bumpy relationship with Allia Holdings, the venue management ... 26 Feb 2011
How do you squeeze an extra 5% out?

How do you squeeze an extra 5% out?

The game last Saturday night lived up to the hype and the season of hard work that led to the first versus second match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Brisbane Roar. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this game showed that the correct two teams ended at the top of the ... 24 Feb 2011
What Looms In Season Seven

What Looms In Season Seven

So that's what it feels like to lose a final that isn't a Grand Final. It's a kind of weird feeling I must admit and to be brutally honest I'm not exactly sure how to react. Yes I am disappointed. But am I distraught? No. If I'm going to be totally truthful in a way I'm a little glad that this ... 22 Feb 2011
The Blog we have to have.

The Blog we have to have.

Who should in the Jets squad next season? You choose. OK, so the Jets season wound down in a less than glorious manner and whether you liked the players and the coach, or whether you think they were great or awful, the knives still have to come out. There are a large number of players due ... 22 Feb 2011
And then there were FOUR

And then there were FOUR

And then there were FOUR Not just any four, but four teams who have never lifted a silver toilet seat between them. Love us or Loathe us but one thing GCU has done for the benefit of the league is removed Victory once and for all from the finals calculation. I mean this with no disrespect to ... 21 Feb 2011
Practice Makes Perfect. But What Are We Practicing?

Practice Makes Perfect. But What Are We Practicing?

"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression" - Dr Haim Ginnott As a coach I often ask what is it that children expect when they come to football practice? On a more fundamental level I ask what is it that children think football is? I'm sure for many children ... 21 Feb 2011
Burnt Toast And A Roar Deal

Burnt Toast And A Roar Deal

I blame Robbie Slater. As soon as he turned up in the Kendall Bar before the match to give us the unofficial thumbs-up, I knew we were somehow doomed. And when he started reminiscing with Lawrie about the NSL, making jokes like "anyone want to buy some cheap shares in a football club ?" you ... 21 Feb 2011
We need A-League finals cause we’re Australian

We need A-League finals cause we’re Australian

This time last year the A-League finals series came under the spotlight like never before. Why did we need it when the two best teams in the league, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, squared off in the final round of the season for Asian Champions League qualification and the Premiers Plate? The ... 19 Feb 2011
Campbell Street Hooligans

Campbell Street Hooligans

Those darn soccer hooligans are a menace, aren't they? They are a threat to our society, our casual Brisbane way of life and, most importantly, to our children, right? What's that, I hear you say? You don't agree with that sentiment? Well then obviously you haven't read the latest hatchet ... 18 Feb 2011
AFL: As relevant as Kabaddi?

AFL: As relevant as Kabaddi?

"You can be the best AFL player in the world," said Mark Viduka at the Alex Tobin Medal awards night on Monday. "But you'll never get to play in a World Cup in Germany like I did." Dukes, a massive Collingwood fan himself, summarised in a single statement why no football fan should ever possess ... 18 Feb 2011
Plan for Saturday Night

Plan for Saturday Night

I hope the people of the Central Coast can send a message to the FFA this Saturday night. That message should be when we earn the right to host this year's Grand Final (I am practising my positive thinking) that game should be played at the Bluetongue Stadium. To do this I am think every ... 17 Feb 2011
What Makes Brisbane Roar?

What Makes Brisbane Roar?

Ask any footballer, "How do you want to play?" They will respond, "Like Barcelona." The issue is sometimes you don't have the cattle to play like Barcelona. Brisbane Roar finished last season second from the bottom and the question this season is how did Ange Postecoglou turn them into a ... 17 Feb 2011
Time for faith in the city of churches

Time for faith in the city of churches

As Wellington Phoenix prepare for a sudden death A-League playoff match in Adelaide on Friday night, there's good reason for hope to be replaced by optimism. While trips to Adelaide - in fact - ANY match against Adelaide - used to be regarded with dread by Phoenix supporters, there are signs ... 16 Feb 2011
Well played boys

Well played boys

With an understrength, injured side, the Jets held their own against the so-called "form" team of the competition, Central Coast Mariners. If it wasn't for Newcastle's new tradition of not scoring consistently, the result could have been very different too. Jesic had a fine shot saved acrobatical... 16 Feb 2011
Stand And Deliver

Stand And Deliver

Last Friday the Red Army kicked off the excitement with a fantastic march to Adelaide Oval. I didn't witness it but my brother was in the city and said that everyone simply stopped in their tracks as the RA came through. Kudos to those who marched - it had an impact. There's no question that ... 16 Feb 2011
A Most Grievous Presentation

A Most Grievous Presentation

Last week Perth Glory FC held their annual awards night in which they present the club’s highest honour - the Most Glorious Player trophy - to the season’s best player. This trophy has been held by some of the club’s - and Australia’s - best players since ... 15 Feb 2011
Farewell Inaugural Icons

Farewell Inaugural Icons

They were the faces that launched Van't Schip's season; luring crowds into AAMI Park, selling memberships and helping to secure the immediate future of Australia's newest football club. Two of Australia's football legends; John Aloisi and Josip Skoko have not only brought their invaluable ... 14 Feb 2011
Lack-Lustre

Lack-Lustre

All that glitters is gold...... In hindsight you really have to wonder about the thought process in re-scheduling our catch up game against the Mariners in the Wednesday between a trip back from Perth and our final home game against table topping Brisbane. This feat of ill planning is even more ... 14 Feb 2011
Floods, Cyclones, and Home Games @ Skilled

Floods, Cyclones, and Home Games @ Skilled

A lot has happened to my beloved Roar in my absence. The loss of Reinaldo and future Socceroo Luke Devere. The flooding of Suncorp stadium and the subsequent move to Skilled Stadium for two home games. Brisbane collected a few records, the highest profile of which was the longest undefeated ... 14 Feb 2011
Little Men, Big Winnings...

Little Men, Big Winnings...

Drought Quencher Arsenal play some of the finest football on the planet and who doesn't respect Arsene Wenger's approach of throwing youngsters into the melee? The only problem is that Arsenal haven't won anything in five years! That's a long wait for a fine football club. They will be presented ... 14 Feb 2011
Arnie 1 - Doubters 0

Arnie 1 - Doubters 0

Dear Arnie, as we end the season on a high and head towards our great showdown with Brisbane Roar, I feel an overwhelming need to express my gratitude and admiration for all you have achieved since you joined the Mariners. To be perfectly honest Arnie, when Perez finally scored an 89th minute ... 14 Feb 2011

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