Roy Hay tells us about a new book, a history of the Portarlington Football Netball Club. Copies are available now.
Almanac Sport: Geelong’s Sports Museum opens in June
June 7, 2024 by 5 Comments
Roy Hay informs readers of the imminent opening of the Geelong Sports Museum in the newly reconstructed Kardinia Park stadium.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Line and Length – A History of the Geelong Cricket Club’
March 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay reviews a new book detailing the history of the Geelong Cricket Club
Almanac Soccer: Harry Souttar and the back-to-front Socceroos
March 6, 2024 by 3 Comments
It’s rare for a central-defender to feature among the goal-scorers but Australia’s Harry Souttar has a phenomenal record in recent times writes Roy Hay.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The One Indiscretion of His Life’ by Gideon Haigh
February 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
The inimitable Roy Hay has reviewed Gideon Haigh’s latest book which looks at the life and times of William ‘Barlow’ Carkeek.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’ – Jason Goldsmith
October 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the new soccer book by Jason Goldsmith, ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’, a book that reflects upon Australian soccer players who were leading goal scorers for their overseas league.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Australian Soccer from the Beginning’ – Ted Simmons OAM
September 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ted Simmons OAM has always been the go to person for those seeking historical information about Australian Soccer. This historical information he gathered over many decades is now recorded in his book, ”Australian Soccer from the Beginning’ which has been reviewed here by Roy Hay.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Even the cat is watching the games
August 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
Like many households, Roy Hay’s family were firmly engrossed watching the Matildas win their exciting quarter-final match against France, and even the cat could not take its eyes off the game!
Almanac Book Review: ‘Football Fans: in their own write’ – David Picken
August 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews ‘Football Fans: in their own write’ by David Picken, a book about prominent football supporters discussing their allegiance to the game and specific football clubs, and according to Roy, the book is “a bloody good read”.
Almanac Book Review: Clogball
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Historian and writer Roy Hay reviews Adam Muyt’s new book, ‘Clogball’, the story of Dutch soccer in Australia. Sounds like an interesting read.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Matilda Effect’ – Fiona Crawford
June 15, 2023 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the recently released soccer book ‘The Matilda Effect’ by Fiona Crawford. According to Roy, ‘this is a brilliant introduction to a history and analysis of the recent history of the women’s game in this country’.
Almanac Film: Olympic soccer juniors take on Europe
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reviews the wonderful film made by Janet Merewether about an overseas trip-of-a-lifetime experience for a group of 11-year-old football (soccer) players from the Sydney Olympic club.
Almanac Tribute: Vale Gillian Hibbins
October 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay pays tribute to his friend, historian and scholar, Gillian Hibbins, who died earlier this month.
Almanac Book Review: Partnership & Politics in a Divided Decade
October 8, 2022 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay was a young lecturer when he knocked around with Vince Cable who went on to have a distinguished career in British political life. He reviews Sir Vincent’s recently released book, which was co-written with his partner Rachel Smith.
Almanac Footy: Contrasting careers
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay contrasts the footy careers of two Indigenous footballers from different eras, and celebrates the career of Joel Selwood who played his 350th match against the Bulldogs.
Almanac Soccer: Twenty-twenty-two is a big year for centenaries in soccer
July 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This year is the one-hundredth anniversary of Australian soccer’s first international match played against New Zealand in 1922. The Canterbury and District Soccer Football Association also celebrate their centenary as soccer authority Roy Hay explains.
Almanac Soccer: Arnie and Australia off to the World Cup
June 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Socceroos are on their way to the World Cup 2022 after a thrilling victory against Peru reports Roy Hay.
Almanac Soccer: Book Review – Socceroos: 100 Years of Camaraderie and Courage
June 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay gives his take on the Socceroo’s book consisting of never before seen photographs, reminiscing moments of Ange Postecoglou’s legacy in Australia and our history with New Zealand over the years.
Almanac History: Two football anniversaries – Pompey and the Socceroos
May 5, 2022 by 3 Comments
Historian Roy Hay reminds readers of two significant football anniversaries coming up this year featuring Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, and Australia’s first international soccer match.
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.
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