Love to hear your observations of this World Cup qualifier.
Buddy Newchurch
May 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Buddy Newchurch was a brilliant young, soccer player from Whyalla. He trialled at Chelsea. His life ended tragically. Writer, literary critic and historian Ian Syson is very interested in the story. Here is his introductory piece – and he is interested in engaging the support of anyone who can assist in the research.
Coaching Women: Same…but different
May 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
If Sir Alex Ferguson is the human hairdryer, very amateur women’s football team coach Paul Connolly is more of an aromatherapy candle.
[This is an extract from Paul's entertaining new book - The Mighty Bras]
When Fergie came to Australia
May 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay is surprised at the amount of media coverage of the retirement of a former Ayr United player given that he hasn’t turned out for the club since 1974. (He did manage Manchester United for a few years in the interim.)
Does the punishment fit the crime?
April 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay with a bit of balance on Luis Suarez.
Typical tension and torment for Tottenham as Champions’ League spots go down to the wire
April 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Following Tottenham as they battle for a place in the Champions’ League gives him an insight into being a Tigers supporter with all their nine-placed finishes.
From Croke Park to Vicarage Road is a one hour flight with Ryanair
March 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Like a buzzing beer garden in twilight, All Ireland Football Championship quarterfinal day at Dublin’s Croke Park is fantastic. During our family tour of Ireland, France and Italy, we see a conclave of cathedrals but with O’Keefe ancestry in County Cork, this becomes a special pilgrimage. And while it’s Dublin and Roscommon clashing, a vivid [Read more]
The Spirit of Matt Le Tissier
March 17, 2013 by 16 Comments
Southampton 3 Liverpool 1
The spirit of Matthew Le Tissier is alive and well.
Soccer: Not Violent Enough?
February 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
In this article from Neos Osmos Ian Syson looks at disturbing violence in football and, significantly, at the reporting of the respective codes and, hence, how they are imagined and understood.
The World Game’s a Riot
February 4, 2013 by 64 Comments
Pete Edwards believes that when it comes to world sports, rioting, violence and thuggery on a consistent basis (even if on a small scale) is unique to soccer culture. So what is it about soccer that creates conflict?
In A-League of its Own: Round 15
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Victory has jumped a shaken Adelaide United to claim 2nd spot following their 3-1 win over Sydney FC at AAMI Park on Saturday evening.
Soccer (My Home)
January 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
Dave Goodwin introduces us to his young nephew Felix who has a couple of unusual skills: poetry and Futsal.
In A-League of its Own: Round 14
January 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sydney FC has turned in its most prolific performance in its history at the weekend by putting 7 goals past Wellington at the SFS to win 7-1 and leap to 7th on the A-League table.
In A-League of its Own: Round 13
January 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Melbourne Heart has again paid the price for failing to put a solid 90 minutes together by throwing a 1-0 lead away to lose 2-1 at Sydney, writes Tom Riordan.
In A-League of its Own – Festive Season
January 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
The end of a busy festive period in the A-League has finally drawn to a close, and has seen 4 teams put their hand up to be champions.
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