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What's the secret plan, Lyall?

What's the secret plan, Lyall?

I have to apologise to fans of both Heart and Melbourne for the circumstances surrounding the Melbourne Derby being postponed by a week. During the week, a forum thread had gone up criticising the lack of media coverage the derby was receiving in favour of the AFL Grand Final. Jokingly on ... 30 Sep 2010
The End of the Road

The End of the Road

So is this the end? Are the Rovers going to just fizzle out in a whimper? No big bang? I was hoping for a last minute press conference (this can still happen after the writing of this blog), that announced new investors, a coach, a stadium deal and everything was good to go to get into the ... 30 Sep 2010
Good Business

Good Business

  “It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business.” --Michael Corleone, The Godfather Tony Sage might be the owner of Perth Glory Football Club, but he’s also a successful businessman. He has over two decades of experience in managed funds and capital raising; and ... 30 Sep 2010
Brazilian Magic Of The Homeless World Cup

Brazilian Magic Of The Homeless World Cup

With two all-South American finals—Brazil v Mexico in the women's comp and Brazil v Chile in the men's—the ultimate matches of the 2010 Homeless World Cup (HWC) couldn't have been better scripted, more fitting, or more ironic. Hometown Rio claims it doesn't have a homeless population... 28 Sep 2010
Counter Clive

Counter Clive

I am happy.  My team just took 5 points within 7 days and the stats man will tell you we only have tasted defeat once. Several teams above us are only ahead by a point but have also played a game or two more. As far as the football goes things are sailing along nicely.  So what about ... 27 Sep 2010
And that's a fact...

And that's a fact...

I had originally planned to talk this week about Victory's inability to find the back of the net especially in light of their third consecutive 0-0 draw on the weekend but I feel there is another issue which needs addressing. And that is the constant sniping that surrounds Carlos Hernandez and ... 27 Sep 2010
On the (other) A-League…

On the (other) A-League…

You've got to hand it the FFA. They really know how to attract as little attention to themselves as possible. The World Cup bid has been remarkably unpublicised; many people I know don't even realise we're bidding for it, yet they know of something as insignificant as the latest NRL scandal. Th... 27 Sep 2010
Is it a grand, final derby date?

Is it a grand, final derby date?

The decision to reschedule the inaugural Melbourne derby has the Australian football community talking. Many supporters of both clubs are now unable to make the match having planned trips and events around the original date. Despite the disappointment of a minority, it would seem a sensible ... 27 Sep 2010
Ben Kennedy, take a bow.

Ben Kennedy, take a bow.

Last season, Ben Kennedy took a fair bit of criticism over a number of goalkeeping errors. Fans were less than forgiving, and TV football commentators are still telling us that the Jets can't fashion a finals football play with a weak defence and 'keeper. But Ben Kennedy has come of age and ... 27 Sep 2010
A-League Awards - Round 8

A-League Awards - Round 8

FROM heroic headers to humiliating howlers, round 8 of the Hyundai A-League provided a mixed bag for fans of Australia's premier division. With plenty of quality and calamity to cover, let's jump straight into honouring some efforts from the past week. Goal of the Round Supporters were ... 26 Sep 2010
Fitter, happier.

Fitter, happier.

No longer afraid of the dark or midday shadows nothing so ridiculously teenage and desperate nothing so childish at a better pace Ok.  Are we over it now?  Three deep breaths into the brown paper bag for the good folks at SBS and Fairfax? Feel better? Good. Shall we move on ... 24 Sep 2010
Green and Gold or Sky Blue?

Green and Gold or Sky Blue?

It's the burden of having talented players, they tend to get called up to national teams.  At the moment, Sydney FC have five players away on international duty, Terry Antonis, Kofi Danning, Rhyan Grant, Dimi Petratos are with the Young Socceroos and Antony Golec is currently with the ... 24 Sep 2010
When a week off is a bad thing

When a week off is a bad thing

So normally if some came to you and said you are going to have a week off most of us would be stoked. But when it comes to the A-League it is the exact opposite. The bye is the most hated and unwanted opposition for every fan of football. So this week the Mariners are going to be taking on ... 24 Sep 2010
A-League in Crisis?

A-League in Crisis?

Football fans fighting officialdom. Owners abandoning responsibility. Crowds dwindling towards nothing. History has a funny way of repeating itself, doesn’t it?  We’re all currently being told that the A-League is in crisis. Most of us over in the west can’t really see ... 24 Sep 2010
Try To Be Too Clever By Half

Try To Be Too Clever By Half

This week, Nathan tinkles into the Jet's pot, Con's tears make nobody cry except Con and Branko plays anti-football. But the Jet's Bridges wobbly joints last at least until half-time, which is more than can be said for the Commonwealth Games bridges. So where to start? There's so much to cover. ... 23 Sep 2010
The Chance

The Chance

The chance is coming. Or at least it should be. While the two recent friendlies against Poland and Switzerland provided some decent results and the odd showcase of good football they didn't really teach us much we didn't already know. Lucky, then, that they weren't intended to be a learning ... 23 Sep 2010
The 2010 Homeless World Cup

The 2010 Homeless World Cup

  Three days into the 2010 Homeless World Cup (HWC) and I've been reminded again that this event defies sound bite-style definition. I spend 10 days at this event annually and 355 other days thinking about it and finding the cash to get myself here, and yet I still can't aptly convey the ... 23 Sep 2010
Matthew Leckie - A Star On The Rise

Matthew Leckie - A Star On The Rise

 Last season in round seven, Reds manager Aurelio Vidmar  thrust a newly signed raw talent onto the field in a desperate attempt to spark something against the Melbourne Victory.  That night Matthew Leckie showed enough to warrant being given another shot the next week against ... 22 Sep 2010
A Heartless Affair

A Heartless Affair

Forget all the doom and gloom, the A-League is due for a watershed moment in its short history on October 2nd, 2010. For the first time, there will be a true cross town derby when new boys Heart host Melbourne Victory at the stadium that has, perhaps ironically, been tagged 'built for Victory'. ... 22 Sep 2010
Arsenal Syndrome

Arsenal Syndrome

There is a certain art form to playing well and not winning. Arsenal and their loveable French coach Arsene Wenger have perfected it in recent years, playing the kind of pretty bells-and-whistles football that commentators and fans drool over, but ultimately failing to win even the door prize ... 21 Sep 2010
Going, Going....

Going, Going....

On Field. On the field things are seemingly good. Disregarding an Olyroos-inflicted change to the line up the Gold Coast looked good for the win and are unlucky to not have found the net on a night of numerous chances. Culina marshalled the team from an unfortunately less attacking position ... 20 Sep 2010

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