John Green’s trip gets better and better as he takes in a classic against the tractor boys of Ipswich Town.
Running with the Wolves
January 15, 2014 by 6 Comments
John Green gets the supporters’ bus from Preston to Wolverhampton to see an away fixture. [Contains references to Slade and Johnny Farnham – Ed]
The Day I Set Out For Ipswich
January 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
John Green sets out for the FA Cup tie at Ipswich, winds up at a Blackpool game, and then has a stroke of fortune. More from John Green on tour with Preston North End FC.
The North End of Preston
January 3, 2014 by 9 Comments
John Green has gone to England to see the team he fell in love with 30 years ago: Preston North End. This is the story of Preston – with its many interesting historical features – and of their match against Port Vale. [This is the first of a series of reports as John makes his way about the place – Ed]
Greetings from what season?
December 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli casts his eyes back across the 2013 sporting wreckage (sorry landscape) and nominates his 3 best and 3 worst of the year. Get your votes in folks.
The Other Ashes. The WA v England Media Soccer showdown.
December 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling lines up for WA in the ‘time honoured’ Ashes soccer cup. You’ll be the one laughing today, Dennis.
The 2014 World Cup Draw…calm down Australians!
December 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
Here come the warm jets. Father Brian Eno reckons the Socceroos can take Tiger Mountain by strategy. Perhaps in Another Green World we might be a chance for the second round, but just watching our boys on the same paddock as Robben and Sanchez will be a joy.
A disrupted start to the season for both Heart and Victory
November 18, 2013 by 9 Comments
Tom Riordan puts the disappointing start to the A-League season for Melbourne Heart down to injuries. He is prepared to cut manager John Aloisi a little slack, but is more worried about his Melbourne Victory’s loss of their manager to national duties.
Fan, Patron or Consumer?
November 10, 2013 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has been thinking and reading again (dangerous). Is bigger, faster, stronger also better?? Is the fan/patron/consumer experience better for all the cash we have thrown at players/owners/coaches/clubs over the past 50 years?
Mark Schwarzer Made it So
November 8, 2013 by 3 Comments
Tony Wilson is one of the wittiest and most perceptive writers in Australia today. Check out this link to Tony’s blog for his memoir of the brilliant Mark Schwarzer
Keepers to the fore as Ange bows out with a win
October 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
In another eventful A-League round, Tim Ladhams is impressed by the keepers, but less than impressed by the depth of the sides, as an absence of marquee players proves fatal for some.
Money Value Carnival Preview – And so the end is near!
October 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Salmeister previews the Cox Plate and other Money Valley mayhem. He reviews the ascension of the Almanac’s own St Ange to the Socceroo’s gig (well he is on ABC Insiders, and so is our glorious leader, so Ange is as good as family).
Infographic: The Socceroos and Ange Postecoglou
October 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
With Ange Postecoglou appointed as the head coach, the Socceroos welcomes only the third native-born manager of the team since 1970. Cobba Stevens reckons we’re in good hands. (And supplies one of his handy infographics on Ange’s predecessors.)
One off the Bucket List
October 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
For a long-term Reds fan, this is a pilgrimage to Lourdes – a visit to Liverpool’s home ground. Thinking he would have to settle for just a tour, Sam Steele is delighted to find himself at a match, with the top-liners on show. But this realisation of a dream leaves him wondering – are the glory days gone?
Comeback kids prove their Socceroo credentials
October 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Roundball reporter Tim Ladhams offers his customary magisterial overview of the weekend’s A-League fixtures. Ten minutes with Tim will make you too a candidate for the Socceroos coaching position.
Tits, Tips, Trailer Trash & The Truth
October 18, 2013 by 10 Comments
Peter Baulderstone offers suggested reading of the best articles from the international sporting web. The title is just bait and switch marketing. This is the sort of stuff that Litza used to write before Rupert’s $ seduced him.
Caulfield Cup Day Preview – Who is that third person in the room!
October 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli’s mind is on the Caulfield Cup. But his heart is at Upton Park this weekend, where his lad will be witnessing his Hammers take on Manchester City. Sal’s forever blowing bubbles.
As one legend walks into the sunset another marches on
October 15, 2013 by 10 Comments
Grand Final rematch, a nine-player victory, and a masterclass from Alessandro Del Piero. It wasn’t without its negatives, but Tim Ladhams is pretty happy with the opening round of the A-League.
Crio’s Question: Soccer Who?
October 14, 2013 by 12 Comments
Bill Shorten has got the second toughest gig in Australia. Crio asks who gets the real challenge of managing the Socceroos?
From The Guardian: When Harry Redknapp played the West Ham fan
September 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
Further to Greg Baum’s article in The Age yesterday, this is the story he mentioned from The Guardian. It really is a classic.
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