Sheffield Wednesday’s forgotten Socceroo on cusp of recall

Sheffield Wednesday’s forgotten Socceroo on cusp of recall

After three-and-a-bit years in the Socceroos wilderness, midfielder Massimo Luongo is set to re-emerge in the green and gold for March’s all-or-nothing World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. 13 Feb 2022
Son of Socceroos legend wants to play for Switzerland

Son of Socceroos legend wants to play for Switzerland

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Chipperfield’s teenage son Liam this week followed his famous father into the red and blue of Swiss giants FC Basel - but whether he ever follows him into the green and gold of Australia is another matter entirely. 13 Feb 2022
'All encompassing' Postecoglou is just warming up at Celtic FC, says protege Muscat

'All encompassing' Postecoglou is just warming up at Celtic FC, says protege Muscat

Ex-Rangers defender Kevin Muscat - the man who knows Ange Postecoglou better than most - has a message that will be music to the ears of Celtic fans: ‘This is just the beginning’. 9 Feb 2022
Pole-vault: Former A-League defender takes European detour

Pole-vault: Former A-League defender takes European detour

Olyroos and former A-League Roar defender Jordan Courtney-Perkins’ European journey has taken a detour, with the teenager swapping a championship chase in Poland for a relegation dog fight. 8 Feb 2022
Muscat sounds Socceroos warning as Samurai Blue bid to deliver brutal blow

Muscat sounds Socceroos warning as Samurai Blue bid to deliver brutal blow

A take-no-prisoners practitioner in his playing days, Japan-based coach Kevin Muscat has offered an equally blunt appraisal of Australia’s hopes of derailing the Samurai Blue next month to keep their automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive. 7 Feb 2022
'It was a gut feeling': why Scotland star spurned Socceroos

'It was a gut feeling': why Scotland star spurned Socceroos

EXCLUSIVE: As coach Graham Arnold rues what might have been amid the unraveling of the Socceroo’s World Cup qualification campaign, Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes looms large as the one that got away. 6 Feb 2022
Roy Keane overtakes A-League coach in race for Sunderland job

Roy Keane overtakes A-League coach in race for Sunderland job

Patrick Kisnorbo’s hopes of landing the vacant coaching role at EFL League One promotion chasers Sunderland look to have been torpedoed by former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane's entry into the race. 4 Feb 2022
'I can't get distracted by other people's problems': Stajcic refuses to revel in Matildas misery

'I can't get distracted by other people's problems': Stajcic refuses to revel in Matildas misery

As the charred husk of the Matildas’ Women's Asian Cup campaign lies smouldering, ex-coach Alen Stajcic isn’t gloating over the plight of the nation which contentiously dumped him three years ago. 3 Feb 2022
English club poised to hand A-League coach golden opportunity

English club poised to hand A-League coach golden opportunity

Patrick Kisnorbo’s instant impact in leading the A-League's Melbourne City to a premiership-championship double last season has turned heads in England, with an EFL club believed to be looking to poach the ambitious coach. 2 Feb 2022
Socceroos star got Arnold green light for big money Saudi switch

Socceroos star got Arnold green light for big money Saudi switch

Socceroos winger Martin Boyle has revealed he sought the backing of Australia coach Graham Arnold before completing his lucrative switch from Hibernian to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faisaly. 1 Feb 2022
Safe and sound: FA back Matildas boss after Asian Cup failure

Safe and sound: FA back Matildas boss after Asian Cup failure

Under-scrutiny Tony Gustavsson will survive the Matildas’ woeful under-achievement at the Asian Cup, with Football Australia ill-inclined dump the Swede 18 months out from the co-hosted Women’s World Cup. 1 Feb 2022
'There'll be more trophies': Celtic FC's new Aussie addition tips Postecoglou success streak

'There'll be more trophies': Celtic FC's new Aussie addition tips Postecoglou success streak

It’s been eleven years in the making for Scottish-Australian Stuart McLaren - but he’s finally working under the wing of Celtic FC coaching ringmaster Ange Postecoglou. 1 Feb 2022
'They've lost their soul': club legend laments Wanderers A-League decline

'They've lost their soul': club legend laments Wanderers A-League decline

Western Sydney Wanderers A-League great Ante Covic has warned only a quantum shift in the pervading culture on Wanderland will prevent Sunday’s sacking of Welshman Carl Robinson from being in vain. 31 Jan 2022
Jack-pot: A-League ex-Premier League star offered long-term deal

Jack-pot: A-League ex-Premier League star offered long-term deal

Just four games into his A-League Men career, ex-Premier League prodigy Jack Rodwell has already done enough to convince Western Sydney Wanderers to offer him a lucrative upgraded long-term contract.  29 Jan 2022
'I've never doubted it': ex-Socceroos star tips fifth World Cup appearance

'I've never doubted it': ex-Socceroos star tips fifth World Cup appearance

As the home stretch to Qatar 2022 looms into view, former Socceroos star Brett Holman predicts a recalibrated Australia will break the tape ahead of closest rival Japan to clinch World Cup qualification.  29 Jan 2022
Absent Arnold will have final say on Socceroos selection for crunch clash

Absent Arnold will have final say on Socceroos selection for crunch clash

Stand-in Socceroos chief Rene Meulensteen says Covid-hit head coach Graham Arnold remains an omnipotent, if disembodied, presence - and will have the final say on team selection for Thursday night’s vital World Cup qualifier against Vietnam. 26 Jan 2022
Ex-Socceroos defender poised to land Olyroos top job

Ex-Socceroos defender poised to land Olyroos top job

Former Socceroos defender Luke Wilkshire has emerged as the front-runner for the Olyroos coaching position vacated by Socceroos coach Graham Arnold after last year’s Tokyo Games. 26 Jan 2022
Mental as anything: 'Cumdog' ready to light up A-League

Mental as anything: 'Cumdog' ready to light up A-League

He’s the one-man Gazza-tribute act described as a loopy “loveable rogue” by former Sydney FC and Hibernian coach Terry Butcher. And he’s coming to an A-League ground near you. 24 Jan 2022
Roar rookie jets to Germany to trial with Bundesliga club

Roar rookie jets to Germany to trial with Bundesliga club

Brisbane Roar youngster Eli Adams jets to Germany on Friday for a two-week trial with Bundesliga strugglers Greuther Furth, in the hope of landing a contract to join the Bavaria-based club’s second team. 21 Jan 2022
Extrovert would-be Socceroo poised to swap Scotland for A-League

Extrovert would-be Socceroo poised to swap Scotland for A-League

Maverick would-be Socceroo Jason Cummings is in advanced talks with Central Coast Mariners over a free transfer to the A-League club from Scottish Premiership strugglers Dundee. 19 Jan 2022
Former A-League coach's baptism of fire in Belgium

Former A-League coach's baptism of fire in Belgium

Australian coach Michael Valkanis’ head is still spinning after a tumultuous first week at Qatari-backed Belgium Pro League KAS Eupen, where the former A-League manager found himself in sole charge of the first team as Covid-19 ripped through the club. 19 Jan 2022