Socceroos have genuine goalkeeping and fullback issues…but there are some real positives

Socceroos have genuine goalkeeping and fullback issues…but there are some real positives

So the next phase of World Cup qualifying is about to kick off in September against Bahrain (H) and Indonesia (A). I would hope that this new competition will also mean a major reset for our team given the talent now at our disposal. 20 Aug 2024
Does anyone think David Gray in his wildest dreams would be hired by Ange Postecoglou?

Does anyone think David Gray in his wildest dreams would be hired by Ange Postecoglou?

This is a follow up article to the one I wrote after Nick Montgomery was sacked by Hibs back in May. 13 Aug 2024
Scotland 'will eat Nisbet alive'? Sorry, I disagree

Scotland 'will eat Nisbet alive'? Sorry, I disagree

There are reports that Josh Nisbet could be going to Ross County in the Scottish Premier League. 30 Jul 2024
The three players the Socceroos have to build their team around

The three players the Socceroos have to build their team around

The Socceroos have landed in the Group of Death for Asian qualifying for USA 2026. 28 Jun 2024
Predicted! The Socceroos' 2026 World Cup starting XI

Predicted! The Socceroos' 2026 World Cup starting XI

That was much better. 12 Jun 2024
Could the Mariners save the A-League?

Could the Mariners save the A-League?

The Central Coast Mariners have shown the rest of Australian football how to achieve success on a shoestring. 26 May 2024
EPL cash-grab by Newcastle United is a disgrace. The A-League deserves better

EPL cash-grab by Newcastle United is a disgrace. The A-League deserves better

What was the point of that? Newcastle United put out a bunch of kids who were thrashed 8 – 0 by the A League Allstars. 24 May 2024
Montgomery may have been sacked, but Hibernian is the real basket case

Montgomery may have been sacked, but Hibernian is the real basket case

Nick Montgomery was announced as Hibs manager on September 11 – a date notable for bad decisions and catastrophic consequences. (Too soon?) 16 May 2024
John Hutchinson on the best and worst of Australian football

John Hutchinson on the best and worst of Australian football

If you applied the word “journeyman” to any Australian footballer, then John Hutchinson would be one of the first to come to mind. 12 May 2024
Some A-League clubs sign Socceroos, others make them (and these players are next)

Some A-League clubs sign Socceroos, others make them (and these players are next)

Some A League clubs sign Socceroos, other clubs make them. 11 May 2024
Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Much will be written about the Mariners’ success over the last two seasons – irrespective of how they go in this year’s finals series. 6 May 2024
Josh Nisbet: Calling Out Apart-height

Josh Nisbet: Calling Out Apart-height

He’s arguably the best player in the A-League so you’d imagine Josh Nisbet would be spoiled for choice when it comes to overseas options. Not yet, apparently. 24 Mar 2024
Socceroos squad shows Arnold hasn't learnt lessons from Asian Cup

Socceroos squad shows Arnold hasn't learnt lessons from Asian Cup

Those who fail to learn from the mistakes of history are doomed to repeat them. 14 Mar 2024
Hats Off to The Hoff

Hats Off to The Hoff

Calem Nieuwenhof is the latest Australian player to have undergone the rollercoaster of fan expectation in Scotland. 4 Mar 2024
The two diminutive midfielders the Socceroos need

The two diminutive midfielders the Socceroos need

Arnie! You’ve got to pick these two for Lebanon! Got to! 22 Feb 2024
The Socceroos are falling out of the top 8 teams in Asia

The Socceroos are falling out of the top 8 teams in Asia

There may be eight spots for the Asian Confederation at the next World Cup, but the Socceroos are very far from being shoe-ins. 9 Feb 2024
How the Central Coast Mariners model can save the A-League

How the Central Coast Mariners model can save the A-League

Are the Central Coast Mariners the best model in the A League? 4 Feb 2024
We're going to see a very different Socceroos team by the end of this year

We're going to see a very different Socceroos team by the end of this year

The Socceroos saved their best performance for the game that saw them beaten. We may be out of the tournament but there’s hope for the future. 3 Feb 2024
An open letter to the Socceroos (and Robbie Slater)

An open letter to the Socceroos (and Robbie Slater)

Despite the fact that we’ve made the Asian Cup quarter finals, there is quite a lot of dissatisfaction about the performances so far. The Socceroos (and those close to them) are fighting back against the benighted hordes, but are we all talking about the same thing? 30 Jan 2024
Socceroos DNA? Hard working, dangerous, poor touches and errant passing

Socceroos DNA? Hard working, dangerous, poor touches and errant passing

Why would you criticise a team that won four nil? Because they looked disjointed, unconvincing, had a fair bit of luck and give me no confidence for the next match. 29 Jan 2024
The Socceroos need to change their formation

The Socceroos need to change their formation

The Socceroos may have topped the group but we’re still very frustrating to watch. 24 Jan 2024

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