by Nick Sculley There have been times this season when you could be forgiven for thinking that the Melbourne Heart were indeed the biggest club in the A-League, rather than their cross-town rivals. However there has always been a missing link; whether it is their inability to put the Victory to the sword in [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 5 (2011/12)
November 8, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Before their draw with Melbourne Victory at the weekend, it would have been very difficult to dispute Brisbane’s stronghold on the A-League. But the team who many fancied pre-season to take out the title, Melbourne Victory, somehow managed to get a point from what was an absolute epic [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 4 (2011/12)
November 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League The Brisbane Roar has firmed as favourites to take out the A-League this season following their 7-1 demolition of Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. Funnily enough, it was a come from behind win following Dario Vidosic’s early goal which put only a seed of doubt [Read more]
In A-League of Its Own 3 (2011/12)
October 25, 2011 by 3 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Both of Melbourne’s teams are already in trouble. In the aftermath of the weekend’s derby, it seems that both Victory and Heart are in for horror seasons if nothing changes. For the Victory, their wealth of quality players in the final third of the pitch has brought them a [Read more]
In A-League Of Its Own 2
October 19, 2011 by 6 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Following a first round stalemate with rivals Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory was looking to get some goals on the board when they made the trip to Adelaide for their Friday night blockbuster. For the Reds, Dario Vidosic was to make his debut for the club, and the Victory [Read more]
Does The A League Have A Soul?
October 13, 2011 by 4 Comments
By JJ Leahy Team sports, whether you play them or watch them, are all about tribalism – Country against Country, State against State, City Against City, District against District, Town Against Town, Suburb against Suburb, Village against Village, School against School, Club against Club, Us against Them. The Football Federation of Australia attempted to redefine [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 1 (11/12)
October 5, 2011 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League After the longest and most dramatic off-season the A-League has ever seen, the AFL and NRL have made way for what should be the most competitive season yet. It’s hard to avoid the proverbial elephant in the room, and the signing of Harry Kewell to Melbourne Victory was [Read more]
Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea at Reebok stadium
October 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Basil Naimet. It was a return to Reebok stadium for Daniel Sturridge most of the 24,657 fans wished they didn’t experience, scoring two goals and having a hand in another on Sunday when Bolton took on Chelsea. His first goal came in the opening two minutes of play heading a gem from a corner. [Read more]
Chelsea v Swansea City at Stamford Bridge
September 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
by Basil Naimet 1983 was the last time Swansea made their appearance at Stamford Bridge. Their return wasn’t pleasant! After a frantic start by Chelsea and one that saw them struggle to get any rhythm going, especially where it counted most, in the goal area, the Blues looked vulnerable. In contrast Swansea, looked sharp in [Read more]
Women and children first
September 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
Thanks to Almanacker Rick Kane who brought our attention to the clip below. · After Fenerbache fans invaded the pitch during a friendly game against Shakhtar Donetsk, the Turkish FA punished the club by forcing them to play their next two games behind closed doors. Then someone had the bright idea of just banning men [Read more]
Manchest United v Chelsea at Old Trafford by Basil Naimet
September 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
The much anticipated clash between two of the Premier league heavyweights didn’t disappoint on Monday morning (AEST) at Old Trafford. Manchester United looked set for a big score when Smalling scored in the eighth minute. Smalling was offside and missed by the sideline assistant referee. The goal though would set the pace for the Red Devils. bnaimetI mostly follow two sports: [Read more]
Sunderland v Chelsea at the Stadium of Light by Basil Naimet
September 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chelsea came away from a win at Sunderland comfortably on Saturday at the Stadium of Light. Even with key strikers Didier Drogba out with concussion and Fernando Torres not getting a run until the 75th minute, the Blues showed some brilliance in attack. More pleasing for the team was their style of play. Relaxed and [Read more]
Manchester United v Arsenal
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Manchester United v Arsenal at Old Trafford: Crowd 75,448 by Basil Naimet It was an intense start to the much anticipated 3rd round Premier league match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Right from the outset, the red devils were in control. Nani, Rooney, Evra, and new recruits Danny [Read more]
Chelsea v Norwich City at Stamford Bridge
August 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chelsea 3 Norwich City 1 Crowd 41, 795 at Stamford Bridge A promising start by Chelsea against Norwich City was quickly thwarted by the Canaries. The signs of a crushing defeat at the hands of Chelsea were obvious in the opening minutes when Ramirez pulled the trigger just outside the penalty box but was saved by [Read more]
MANCHESTER UNITED 3-0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
August 25, 2011 by 3 Comments
A second-half master class from Manchester United insured they continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-0 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford on Monday night. Coming off a hard fought 2-1 win at the Hawthorns last week, Ferguson opted for the centre-back pairing of Jonny Evans and Phil Jones after both [Read more]
WBA v Man U
August 18, 2011 by 9 Comments
I’m not sure where you’re reading this, probably in Reservoir, or Tooleybuc, or Tearabagapart, but if you are from one of those little Lanchy villages in the north-west of England (where third grade Australian cricketers have passed themselves off as batting all-rounders for rent, a job washing soot from window sills, and a pint or [Read more]
Stoke City v Chelsea
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rusty was how Chelsea’s campaign began against Stoke City at Brittania stadium. With at least four of its stars on the benches including Didier Drogba and Nicholas Anelka, Chelsea started the first half disjointed. The commencement of the new season saw the team struggle with cohesion as Stoke came to them with intensity and at [Read more]
The Forgotten Man
August 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Following his ongoing battle with a mystery illness, the continued search for a midfielder and the recent emergence of Tom Cleverley, it would be easy for most people to forget about Darren Fletcher. On the eve of United’s defeat by Liverpool on March 6, the midfielder came down with a temperate and was subsequently named [Read more]
Something funny happened to me on the way home from Goodison Park
August 10, 2011 by 10 Comments
by Dave Goodwin Thatcher’s Britain. 1987. My first trip to the old dart, with my lovely young bride. A rite of passage. We were scheduled to drive from Oxford to Scotland. A diversion was needed and I had consulted the draw. A single ticket was procured – Everton v Manchester United at Goodison [Read more]
Passing the Man U Baton
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What is passing the Man U Baton? It works like this. A Man U fan (in fact you don’t even have to be a fan) writes a report of the opening fixture of the EPL season: Man U away to West Bromwich Albion. Then they tee up a mate anywhere in the world to [Read more]
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