Joe shares his accounts of watching the World Cup final while on holiday in Taipei, in a room crammed like sardines amongst the thousands to watch perhaps the greatest world cup final that unfolded.
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!
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Waltzing the Matildas at the ‘G with Pies and Cats
August 15, 2023 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber was at the MCG to watch his beloved Cats fall short against the Pies in their Round 22 match but The Matildas more than compensated with their fantastic win against France.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: We’re all Matildas now
August 14, 2023 by 6 Comments
Trucker Slim had a Greek family dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant in Northcote with American friends, and on their phones they all watched the Matildas do the Aussies proud with a great win over France in their quarter-final match. Trucker recounts the night.
Almanac (World Cup) Soccer: Aussie, Aussie
August 14, 2023 by 2 Comments
Old Dog and co got caught up in World Cup fever as the Matildas overcame France in 120+ minutes and 20 penalties.
Almanac Soccer: Another World Cup Final at an Ungodly Hour
December 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
With the completion of the 2022 World Cup, Matty remembers his experiences of previous World Cups back to 1974.
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: 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 – World Cup Final 2018: Les bleus à deux coupes de monde
July 16, 2018 by 2 Comments
Another World Cup has been run and done, Jarrod Landells shares his thoughts on the final and the winners
24 Horrible Hours
July 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
A trifecta of the worst kind! Tennis, footy and World Cup matches all dissected in this report by Marcus Holt.
The World Cup Alphabet – G is for…
June 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Aussies face their World Cup moment of truth tonight. They could do with a Golden Boot or two, or perhaps a dose of Aussie Guus. We revisit Dennis Gedling’s marvellous World Cup Alphabet to set the scene.
Unburdening the onions
June 21, 2018 by 11 Comments
The stadium has been a little unsatisfying for Mathilde de Hauteclocque this year, but Friday night, despite the chill, was better. And that rolled into Saturday and the France-Socceroos match when, as a Franco-Skip, you can be attached to either team.
Almanac Soccer: The World Cup – not always so glorious
June 14, 2018 by 1 Comment
With only hours to go until the 2018 World Cup kicks off, this sobering reflection by Roy Hay reminds us of some of the less salubrious moments in the history of The World Game.
The World Cup Alphabet – Y is for…
June 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In the penultimate installment of Dennis Gedling’s World Cup alphabet, he profiles a legendary goalkeeper and looks back on some of the very young players to do well in football’s showcase event.
The World Cup Alphabet – W is for…
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
W is for War (yes, War) and something else not usually associated with the world game. Dennis Gedling continues this fascinating series.
The World Cup Alphabet – V is for…
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
V is for…a couple of legendary players. Dennis Gedling continues to make his way through the alphabet.
World Cup Alphabet – R is for…
June 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling’s World Cup Alphabet continues with the letter R. And, yes, you’ve probably picked part of it.
From World Cups and FIFA bans to the Socceroos and Bertie: the Dutch & Australian football
June 7, 2018 by 7 Comments
With orange coloured glasses Adam Muyt (jointly written with Roberto Pennino) looks back on the wonderful contribution of Dutch migrants and their descendants on the round ball game in Australia since the late 1940’s. Includes the tale of when Australia were banned by FIFA for four years.
The World Cup Alphabet – P is for…
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling stops for a World Cup P [love those stickers – Ed]
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