As a supporter of English soccer team Barnsley and VAFA team MHSOB, it’s been a tough last dozen years for Rod Oaten as they’ve both dropped back through the Divisions of their respective competitions. We won’t mention Rod also barracks for Essendon….
Open Letter to Sepp Blatter
October 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Vaughan Menlove (aka Dr Cruel) is happy that Sepp Blatter has decided to take some of his cronies down with him. But he passionately argues that FIFA needs to build a new henhouse after it cleans out some of the crooked roosters.
A-League 1,000: The Star Wars VII Edition
October 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews Round 4 of the A-League. Now we know what a tifo is, will any go missing this weekend too?
FFA v Phoenix: Time for Trans-Tasman Transparency
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal’s deep analysis of the Wellington Phoenix non-extension issue has a personal element too.
Save Wellington Phoenix
October 28, 2015 by 204 Comments
The FFA’s statement about Wellington Phoenix took Yoshi by surprise. He wants answers.
A-League 1,000: The Concussion Edition
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this weekend of A-League matches.
A-League 1,000: The Shin Edition
October 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Hamish Neal previews this week’s A-League matches.
SBS Time to say goodbye to Soccer
October 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
Vaughan Menlove on how it might be time for SBS to say goodbye to soccer.
Almanac Soccer – Brendan Rodgers: So Close, Yet So Far
October 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
Dr Cruel has watched the going’s-on at Liverpool with great interest since Brendan Rodgers arrived at Anfield. After snatching defeat from the jaws of victory for the 2013/14 EPL title and some less than successful transfer calls, John W Henry and the boffins at Fenway Sports Group have decided that Rodgers is not the man to manage the Reds. As always, the good Doctor explains why he had to go. [Nicely balanced… for a Gooners fan! – Ed]
Finals Week 3 – The Iliad and the Odyssey
September 30, 2015 by 6 Comments
Peter Baulderstone and the Zestok Orao (Avenging Eagle in Croatian) continue their epic European odyssey with a reflection on a weekend where life reflects sports reflects opportunity, chance and achievements (big and small).
Almanac Soccer – EPL: Do We Believe The Hype?
August 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
The English Premier League’s 2015 season kicked off this weekend. While the money from television broadcast deals swamps the coffers of the English FA, has soccer/football in England benefitted (on and off the pitch) from the largesse? Vaughan Menlove isn’t quite sure it has.
Round 16 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Two codes, one city and over 107,000 people.
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels reflects on a couple of days that saw the Adelaide Oval packed for an emotional Showdown between the Crows and Power, as well as EPL giants Liverpool taking on Adelaide United in the world game.
From OS to Koowee: an Aussie teacher comes home
June 5, 2015 by 15 Comments
Haje Halabi and family are back in the Australian bush. Here’s a superb story about battlers. [Absolutely magnificent Haje – JTH]
Junior Almanac: My Story as a Goalkeeper
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Broughill fell into soccer initially, and then fell into goalkeeping. Fate, it seems, has served him well.
What forced Sepp Blatter’s hand?
June 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tim Noonan considers the factors which forced Sepp Blatter to resign. [This article was first published in The Equal Times]
FIFA Scandal: Sepp Blatter speaks
May 28, 2015 by 4 Comments
Our western correspondent shares exclusive footage from inside FIFA headquarters.
Almanac Soccer – The Goodfellas A-League and EPL Season Wrap (2014-2015)
May 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With Melbourne Victory taking the local honours in the A-League and Chelsea claiming the EPL title, Dr Cruel and Stone Cold Steve Baker wrap up the seasons that were in Australia and English soccer. Gorn, GET IN!
Grand Final – Traditional for Football?
May 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Vaughan Menlove is happy that the A League champion is decided with a grand final playoff and not on league season points. It’s the Australian football way.
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