Luke reports on South Melbourne’s latest journey as they continue to battle for top spot on the ladder. Find out how South Melbourne managed to clinch a last gasp winner on ANZAC day away to Altona Magic!
Almanac Book Review: Joan Beaumont – Australia’s Great Depression
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews Joan Beaumont’s book on Australia’s Great Depression where the book seeks to explain why there was not the kind of breakdown in society that occurred in other countries during and as a consequence of the depression. Although a very informative book, Roy Hay has his take on the recurring pattern of history leaving sport absent from the picture.
Almanac Soccer: Weekly Recap – South in Seventh Heaven After Cupset Fiasco
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke recaps of the events that unfolded in the Victorian NPL, as South were now knocked out of the Australia Cup by their rival league contenders, but maintained their league form last Saturday holding onto top spot on the ladder
Almanac Soccer: 5 Star Performance As South Remain Top Of The Ladder
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke recaps South’s convincing win over Hume City last Friday Night, with something bizarre that had happened early in the first half. Find out what happened along with a video of the match highlights to see for yourself
Almanac Soccer: A Six-Pointer Top of The Table Clash Favours South Melbourne
March 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke travels to South Melbourne’s away game against St Albans in a top of the table clash. See what’s inside with a little surprise and a full recap of photos and highlights of what was a hotly contested match
Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 3: Derby’s Downpour Delight as South Melbourne brush aside Knights
March 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The juggernauts from Lakeside keep rolling on – the latest win a comfortable result over old NSL sparring partners Melbourne Knights. Luke Radziminski has all the details.
Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 2: South Overcome their Dreaded Bogey Away Day
March 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
A daunting trip to Bentleigh Greens for South Melbourne had its share of thrills, spills and goals. Luke Radziminski was on hand to take it all in for Round 2 of the NPL.
Almanac Soccer – NPL Round 1: An All-Croatian Affair and a Thunderous Late Show in Dandenong
February 21, 2022 by 4 Comments
Two games featuring clubs from Melbourne’s southeastern second city piqued Luke Radziminski’s attention this week in the NPL.
Almanac Soccer: South Raring To Go In Their Curtain Raiser Derby
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Luke Radziminski returns to photographing soccer matches with some pics and a match report from the Dandenong Thunder and South friendly match.
Almanac Soccer: Five Things I am looking forward to in the A-League season
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The 2021/22 A-League and W-League seasons are upon us! Vaughan Menlove is looking forward to the action and, hopefully, the re-emergence of Melbourne Victory as a force.
Almanac Books: Review – ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’ – John Didulica
November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews John Didulica’s book, ‘football belongs: Eight Matches That Explain Australia’, a book that examines significant soccer moments pivotal to the code in Australia.
Almanac Book Review – Jason Goldsmith and Lucas Gillard’s ‘Be My Guest’ by Roy Hay
August 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
An interesting and extensive look at the overseas football/soccer players who have visted Australian shores is the subject of Roy Hay’s latest book review.
Almanac Olympics: Brazil retain the gold medal in Tokyo
August 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Brazil scored the gold medal in their match against Spain in the Men’s Football Final at the Tokyo Olympics reports Roy Hay.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Gold medal settled on penalties as Canada wins and Trump fumes
August 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay continues his excellent coverage of events from the Tokyo Olympics, today the women’s soccer.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Matildas’ fighting finish comes up short
August 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Matildas trailed for much of their bronze medal play-off game against the United States but never chucked it in. Roy Hay reports.
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