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The Hard Way

The Hard Way

Well.... It seems like United are going to chance their hand at the silver toilet seat by trudging the hard way round. It was an article on FourFourTwo last year that outlined the obvious importance of finishing in the top two, but also the less obvious danger of finishing third or ... 31 Jan 2011
Adrian Zahra - One on One

Adrian Zahra - One on One

Whilst derbies usually divide a city, Melbourne's third edition seemed to unite the Australian football community. Kevin Muscat's now infamous 'challenge' on Heart starlet Adrian Zahra was universally condemned by every person with the true interests of the game at heart. The brilliant contest ... 31 Jan 2011
Bring Out the Broom

Bring Out the Broom

So, after weeks of, "As long as we're a mathematical chance of making the finals, that's our aim," coming from our glorious coach, Ian Ferguson seems finally to have admitted that a side that has won only twice in 19 matches under his charge won't be finishing in the top half of the table. It ... 31 Jan 2011
W-League Week 12 Wrap: Sydney Seize Premiership

W-League Week 12 Wrap: Sydney Seize Premiership

Sydney FC seized the premiership while three teams fought for the two remaining top-four spots in what was a thrilling end to the third Westfield W-League season. Sydney had been poised to snatch the premiership from Brisbane, who had drawn a final round (and non-point-scoring) round. Newcastle ... 30 Jan 2011
W-League Round 12 Preview: Down To The Wire

W-League Round 12 Preview: Down To The Wire

The one thing you need to know about the ultimate round of the Westfield W-League is that it's coming down to the wire. Two teams share the top spot. One has a bye and the other will, short of a catastrophic loss, come away with the minor premiership. But that team is playing the team that ... 28 Jan 2011
The Greatest Squad in Yellow and Blue

The Greatest Squad in Yellow and Blue

So over a family lunch on Australia Day my cousin and I were commenting on the Australian Cricket team. My cousin was very negative about a few players and I was agreeing about some of the players but defending a few others. This sparked comments from a few of the women folk at the table how ... 27 Jan 2011
Why the Jets will not be in the finals.

Why the Jets will not be in the finals.

Earlier this season I wrote a piece stating the reasons why the Jets were good enough to make finals football. Whilst I usually to try to stay positive, this time I'm going to write a deliberately negative article, criticising everyone and everything that is, or could be wrong with the Jets ... 27 Jan 2011
Our season in a game

Our season in a game

Ah, the life of an NQ Fury blogger.   I've been waiting for the 'right' time to write my next FFT blog, in the attempt to avoid the subjects I've already mentioned so often in the past.  Subjects that have been debated ad nauseam.  Subjects such as the survival of our ... 27 Jan 2011
Goalkeeper Howlers

Goalkeeper Howlers

Early this morning - Australia Day - we won a famous victory against Uzbekistan to take us into our first Asian Cup final. Like Australia, Uzbekistan is a newish member of the Asian Confederation, but how much do we Australians know of Uzbekistan: its history and heroes? Perhaps Uzbekistan'... 26 Jan 2011
Alive and Cooking

Alive and Cooking

Friends, bogans, countrymen, lend me your ears.  As we bask in the uncomfortable green and gold glow of Australia Day it's time to look to the future with pride and faith. Pride in our club, our players and our coach and faith that we have what it takes to fight on for the remaining four ... 25 Jan 2011
How far?

How far?

Harry Kewell fit and playing well for the Australian national team. It's hardly been more than a myth throughout his career, something you could tell your grandkids you once saw and they wouldn't believe. But right now, after the all the ups and downs, the World Cup injuries and red cards, Harry ... 25 Jan 2011
It's not me it's you

It's not me it's you

Kevin. I think we need to talk. It's not me it's you. Do you remember when I said everything was alright? I lied. That's right Kevin, we are breaking up. Why? Why Kevin? Do I really need to explain? I won't deny we have had a great time for the last six years. I will remember fondly the years ... 24 Jan 2011
A Sense of Loss

A Sense of Loss

There are times when being a football fan is an emotionally confusing occupation. For Perth Glory fans, right now is one of those times. Watching a group of players who clearly don’t like their job or their employers go through the motions against motivated opposition ... 24 Jan 2011
Where Did The 433 System Come From?

Where Did The 433 System Come From?

Did the Dutch invent the 4-3-3 system? No they did not. But they did give us "Total Football" and a whole different way to look at the game. Total Football utilized space in a different way, used a circular motion of players with take over roles, and pressing. Rinus Michels was the developer of ... 24 Jan 2011
A Future with Fergie

A Future with Fergie

With another embarrassing loss in the bag, and even the most ostrich-headed member of Perth Glory Football Club surely able to realise Perth won't be finishing anywhere near the top 6, it is surely now the time for Ian Ferguson's achievements to be looked at very closely. Perth sit in 10th ... 23 Jan 2011
Sydney Poised For Premiership

Sydney Poised For Premiership

Sydney FC are poised to claim the W-League season three Premiership after Newcastle Jets held current leaders Roar Women to a 0-0 draw at Ballymore on Saturday. Playing their last game for the season as they've drawn a bye in round 12, Brisbane needed both to win their final game and for Sydney ... 23 Jan 2011
Who's it going to be?

Who's it going to be?

I'm not great at maths, but even I know four into two doesn't go. With the regular A-League season boiling to a climax, matters in mid-table, and in particular the teams who will ultimately occupy the final two post-season spots, are far from decided. Results fell Phoenix's way over the ... 23 Jan 2011
Political Football

Political Football

In the comments to last week's blog I stated that politics belong on the front pages of the newspaper and sports at the back. But now I'm beginning to think that nothing is ever quite that black and white. After some reflection, a few failed drafts and with a looming deadline, I have decided ... 21 Jan 2011
Leaders Of Men

Leaders Of Men

Leaders of Men The leaders of men, Born out of your frustration... The leaders of men, Just a strange infatuation... The leaders of men, Made a promise for a new life... No saviour for our sakes, To twist the internees of hate, Self induced manipulation, To crush all ... 21 Jan 2011
W-League Preview: The 11th Hour

W-League Preview: The 11th Hour

The penultimate round of season three of the W-League will see knife-edge football played. Roar Women will be aiming for a win to stay top of the table, if only in the short term, as they have a bye in the final round. Vying for a win both this week and next will be second-placed Sydney FC who, ... 20 Jan 2011
Mariners Make Base Camp

Mariners Make Base Camp

The Mariners have made base camp now at the foot of the summit. Will they be able to make a push to get to the top of the mountain that is the 2010/11 A-League season? With the schedule this year the mountain analogy fits quite well as the season really is a huge challenge for all teams. But ... 20 Jan 2011

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