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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
Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

What happened to the well-oiled machine we saw in recent friendlies? The Socceroos’ Asian Cup campaign so far has been more like my father’s old Valiant – firing on all three. Three if we’re lucky! 19 Jan 2024
The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

We’ve all seen footage of those subcontinental trains and buses with people piled in (and on top) in any old fashion – clutching luggage, children and animals. The Socceroos got to see it first hand last night as India parked a fleet of buses, teeming with desperate defenders – and nearly got something from the game. 14 Jan 2024
Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

I feel like there’s been very little in the way of fanfare for the Asian Cup starting this week. Could that be because we don’t have a lot of confidence in our chances? Or do we simply not care very much? Or is it something more sinister? 10 Jan 2024
Tilio? Are You Kidding Arnie?

Tilio? Are You Kidding Arnie?

Socceroos fans have mostly welcomed the team announced today by Graham Arnold. But there is at least one selection leaving many fans scratching their heads. 22 Dec 2023
Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Last season’s Champions, despite losing several key players and their mastermind coach (Nick Montgomery), are starting to look ominously good again. 22 Dec 2023

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