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The Seinfeld Blog

The Seinfeld Blog

Well that was all a bit . . . mmmm . . . aaah . . . ummm . . . all a bit meh I guess. Yes, it was great to get our first three points of the season, and yes it was great to see Robbie Kruse score his first goal of the season, and yes it was great that we kept our first clean sheet of the season, ... 30 Aug 2010
Absolute Disgust!

Absolute Disgust!

How can Perth Glory be allowed to hold onto a point after the disgraceful act which saw Michael Baird throw himself pathetically onto the pitch? Upon hearing that the FFA acknowledges Baird's act was simulation and not a genuine penalty, it boggles the mind that they're still allowed to share ... 30 Aug 2010
Another road trip slip

Another road trip slip

Beautiful one day, perfect the next. That's the city of Brisbane's slogan and I'm sure it's a very nice place to spend some time.  In fact, I'm off there in a couple of weeks to find out for myself. But as far as Wellington Phoenix are concerned, it's a place they've come to loathe. Six ... 30 Aug 2010
Shoelace of God

Shoelace of God

It was Matthew Breeze's 100th game in the A-League last Saturday.  Before the match, Lyall Gorman presented him with what looked like a gold-plated whistle in a glass case. Perhaps it was inscribed: "in case of irate Sydney fans - break glass".  Controversy follows Breeze like bees ... 30 Aug 2010
A-League Awards - Round 4

A-League Awards - Round 4

Round 4 of the Hyundai A-League served up a bevy of quality and contentious moments as Australia's premier division continued to enthral and intrigue its devotees. With this blog having been created to reward the A-League's finest for their efforts after each round, let's take a look at who ... 29 Aug 2010
Day 1

Day 1

"Hey mate, what's the banner for? What's "W-S"?"Western Sydney.""Western Sydney?""Yeah, it's a new team coming.""Not yet.""Yeah, next year we'll be in. You better get used to us." I guess security guards have to do their job and question any banner they don't understand to see if there are any ... 29 Aug 2010
Why is the A-League Ugly?

Why is the A-League Ugly?

So the A-League fans and knockers alike want to see better quality football with the most skilful athletes possible. The FFA and the clubs are all striving to make this happen but there is one major thing holding back the quality of the League....... The Quality of Refereeing There was of ... 27 Aug 2010
Cap is back... and still crap

Cap is back... and still crap

When United broke the news of the return of the infamous crowd cap, anger rushed through me for the second time since I have started supporting this club. Yet again, Clive Palmer has managed to infuriate the Gold Coast faithful, to the extent of some fans handing back their memberships and ... 27 Aug 2010
Is Adam D'Apuzzo the Jets' Cristiano Ronaldo?

Is Adam D'Apuzzo the Jets' Cristiano Ronaldo?

What the hell do you mean??? Ronaldo? D'Apuzzo?? Come on!! I don't mean in the amazing attacking midfielder sense, or a getting incredible goals from 30 metres out sense, or even whacking amazing free kicks in the goal through brick walls. But in the 'poster-boy', dark and handsome sense. Now ... 27 Aug 2010
The Han-Berglar

The Han-Berglar

Five months ago I interviewed Iain Ramsay at Pluim Park behind the deteriorating main block. It was muddy and smelt like, well... sweaty footballers. He and Sam Munro came out of the change rooms shirtless, apparently unaware of who was about to interview them. Ramsay, a softly spoken character,... 26 Aug 2010
On loving Kevin Muscat & sweaty cream jackets

On loving Kevin Muscat & sweaty cream jackets

Move over Mr Benaud, Australia has a new favourite jacket and I have to admit that even I have fallen with quite a heavy case of Straka fever. I've even put my cream jacket on order, but they were all sold out. Coincidence? I think not. For me, Franz Straka brings something to the A-League that ... 25 Aug 2010
We've got the best Muscat in the league

We've got the best Muscat in the league

When Emmanuel 'Manny' Muscat made his first appearance for Phoenix in 2008, it'd be a fair bet not one of the club's fans had heard of him. He was really only signed to provide fullback cover for Tony Lochhead who was trialling at Middlesbrough and Vince Lia who suffered a season-ending injury ... 24 Aug 2010
Beautiful Game

Beautiful Game

I feel a great sense of vindication this week. My positivity which blooms eternally every off season has come to fruition with a very bright opening to the season for Roar. I was the one writing blogs about the direction Ange and the board were taking us and now that has blossomed into some of ... 24 Aug 2010
No glory for the Jets in Perth

No glory for the Jets in Perth

The game against Perth was kind of painful. Not even haircut jokes could lift my spirits. And it was spirits of the other kind that were necessary to appease Blackmac and others. There were two major reasons why the Jets failed against Perth Glory. The first was the decision to play a defensive ... 24 Aug 2010
Opinions squared

Opinions squared

Only Gold Coast could give you a massive football story in their bye round. Although the 'cap' is back I have decided against telling you about why it happened and who is to blame ad-nauseam. As like you I have read the many, many, many stories and opinions on it in these hallowed forums. ... 23 Aug 2010
Slow start but take Heart

Slow start but take Heart

Despite a string of uninspiring results, there are many positives that Heart fans are clinging to as we watch our side continue to develop cohesion and gain experience. We showed last Friday against Adelaide that we are capable of scoring without the assistance of the opposition and displayed ... 23 Aug 2010
Victory's red alert

Victory's red alert

After watching almost six straight hours of Kerry O'Brien and Antony Green in one of the most riveting federal election coverages I have ever witnessed, I thought my weekend couldn't getting any more bizarre and unpredictable. But then along came Melbourne Victory's match against ... 22 Aug 2010
Bozza's Laugh Ringtone

Bozza's Laugh Ringtone

Paul Trimboli was almost hyperventilating with excitement while his companion punctuated every comment with his customary outbursts of hysterical mirth. What with Trimmers' breathlessness and Bozza's notorious laugh it was like spending Sunday afternoon with a couple of teenagers who've just ... 22 Aug 2010
Moving Forward. Fast.

Moving Forward. Fast.

The leadership has changed. Some of the big names have fallen. Yes, we might be sitting on a knife-edge but somehow the future looks brighter because all of a sudden the game has sprung to life and possibilities abound. We're moving forward. Fast. Apparently there's been an election over the ... 22 Aug 2010
Reserves for the future

Reserves for the future

With the removal of Steve O'Connor and the appointment of the rather inexperienced Steve Corica as Head Coach of the Sydney FC NYL team, some Sky Blue supporters questioned whether this was a wise move. O'Connor's track record at youth development within the country suggests he was, and arguably ... 21 Aug 2010
Haters gonna hate

Haters gonna hate

‘Rei do drible' Not exactly something you'd tell the leggy blonde at the bar unless you were absolutely certain that she was a football fan. However, as a football fan (not a leggy blonde unfortunately), I am delighted to hear this about Victory's latest signing, that he can dribble ... 20 Aug 2010

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