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 Book Review – Jason Goldsmith and Lucas Gillard’s ‘Be My Guest’ by Roy Hay
August 23, 2021 by 8 Comments
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.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Australia has another chance of a medal, but Sweden is bound for the final
August 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Roy Hay continues his reports of the Matildas’ games during the Olympics, this time they came up short in their match against Sweden.
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Sometimes you just have to admit you were wrong
July 31, 2021 by 6 Comments
Roy Hay is fessing up to a premature call after the Matildas and Great Britain played an absolute thriller in the quarter final of the Olympic tournament. [Well played Roy – JTH]
Almanac Olympics – Soccer: Shades of ’82: cynicism and the world game
July 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday night in the Tokyo Olympics’ women’s soccer competition, The Matildas and the United States played out a dull draw. Roy Hay critiques the coaching of the game and the contribution such matches make to sport.
Almanac Soccer – Melbourne City v Sydney FC: So, I finally attended an A-League Grand Final… and left with a migraine
July 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
Luke Radziminski took in the A League Grand Final and compiled this report of words and photos. [Includes a link to LR’s gallery – Ed]
Almanac Soccer: Melbourne City for the cup! (Or how I learned to stop worrying and enjoy the soccer)
June 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
John Gordon first became interested in soccer in the 70s watching English soccer on late night TV, now he eagerly follows his son who is a keen soccer player.
Almanac Soccer: North Geelong 1 – 1 Brunswick City
May 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay had a busy weekend watching many soccer games, but eventually settled on the North Geelong and Brunswick City clash. After a tight start, both teams got on the board in a frenzied second half.
Almanac Soccer: Bell Park 2 v Surfcoast 1
May 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
With stiff opposition from Surfcoast, Bell Park had to work hard to score goals late in both halves to eventually win the game two goals to one reports Roy Hay.
Almanac Soccer: Golden Plains v Bell Park
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Bells Park had a big win against Golden Plains in the local derby soccer match at Bannockburn as Roy Hay reports..
Almanac Soccer: South Melbourne Riding The Season On A High
May 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 5 of the FFA Cup produced an absolute thriller between the original derby sides, South Melbourne and the Melbourne Knights. Luke Radziminski reports.
Almanac Soccer: Corio v Whittlesea United
May 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay reports on local soccer in Geelong where Corio and Whittlesea played a 2 all draw.
Almanac Soccer: North Geelong Warriors 2 – 4 Bulleen Lions
April 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay gives a detailed insight into the high-scoring North Geelong Warriors – Bulleen Lions clash, as well as a historical recap of the home side.
Almanac Soccer: A Super League For Football
April 21, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck tried to make sense of the Super League of Football yesterday when he wrote this piece. Then things changed overnight. Read his initial thoughts, and add your own.
Almanac Soccer: Geelong 1 – 1 Western United
April 20, 2021 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the Geelong v Western United game held at Stead Park.
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