Allan Barden got a peek into the current workplace of ‘Big Ange’ Postecoglou and EPL pace-setters Tottenham on a recent trip to the UK.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood v Brisbane: Yes, and…
October 3, 2023 by 8 Comments
ER is one of the many faithful true believers of 2023 Premiership winners Collingwood, and in his inimitable style he presents some thoughts and insights to his feelings about the game.
Bert Van Marwijk: Safe Choice, Yes. Inventive, No.
February 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
The appointment of Bert Van Marwijk as the Socceroos coach following the departure of Ange Postecoglou has left DrCruel73 thinking that the FFA are still playing it too safe with our national side.
Almanac Soccer: 2017 – A Nothing Year in Australian Football
January 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Lack of coverage, crowds and cooperation is keeping soccer in Australia from a bright future writes Dr. Cruel.
The reluctant coach
August 9, 2016 by 9 Comments
As fill-in coach for his children’s junior soccer team, Jeff Dowsing is learning about emotion and decision-making – “Ange Postecoglou has nothing to fear.”
Almanac Soccer: Ulysses Kokkinos – Australian Soccer’s George Best (Patrick Skene in The Guardian)
December 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Another outstanding read from Patrick Skene as part of his ‘Forgotten Stories’ series for The Guardian Australia. The story of former South Melbourne Hellas super-striker Ulysses Kokkinos is the quintessence of the highs and lows of fame.
Almanac Cricket – If It’s Good Enough For Watto…
September 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
In much the same way as Shane Watson has seen the writing on the wall, so too has MV Younger. Here he notifies Brendan Bolton, James Sutherland and Ange Postecoglou he’s no longer available for selection.
Have the Socceroos won back Australia’s heart?
March 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
It might have been a friendly, but for Vaughan Menlove, the Socceroos draw with Germany wasn’t about the scoreboard. Ange Postecoglou’s game plan has breathed life and flair into the national football team, which was sorely missing under the conservative approaches of past bosses Pim Verbeek and Holger Osiek
Asian Cup 2015: Australia is the Champion of Asia at Football
February 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay summarises 120 minutes of joy, despair and then joy again. The Socceroos are now the champions of Asia. A feat that should not be underestimated.
Asian Cup Final: Australia won, because that’s what Australians do
February 1, 2015 by 11 Comments
Tom Riordan relives all the excitement of a nerve-shattering, breath-taking Asian Cup Final – with Ange and the new generation triumphing in a pulsating 120 minutes.
A Win’s a Win, and That’s Just What the Socceroos Did
January 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
After booking a place in the 2015 Asian Cup Final, it’s all coming together quite nicely for Ange Postecoglou and the Socceroos. Tom Riordan breaks down how the lads outplayed a determined, but ultimately outclassed Australian XI.
Hey Look! The Socceroos are in Newcastle.
January 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews the 2015 Asian Cup Semi-Finals, which get underway tonight at Stadium Australia in Sydney. With over half a million fans having clicked through the turnstiles so far to watch the action in person, and the recent China v Australia Quarter Final being watched by more viewers than there are people in Australia, you better believe the Semi Finals are a big deal!
Asian Cup – Japan 2 Jordan 0: Japan Cruise into the Quarter Finals
January 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
Another great 2015 Asian Cup match report from Roy Hay. The Blue Samurai of Japan hold off a dogged Jordanian outfit to secure a Quarter Final berth against the United Arab Emirates on Friday night in Sydney [And the editorial coordinator’s man-crush on Gotoku Sakai continues. Am I right, ladies? – Ed]
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Breakfast With the Goodfellas – 2015 Asian Cup Preview
January 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As the 2015 Asian Cup kicks off (pun intended) The Goodfellas – Vaughan ‘Dr Cruel’ Menlove and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Baker grab a coffee or two and preview what should be some great soccer on offer for sports fans through January.
A-League All-Star Team, 2005-2014/15
December 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
The A-League is 10 years old. Philip Mendes and his 16 year-old son Lucas, mark the League’s Aluminium Anniversary by naming their all-star line-up.
World Cup 2014 – Australia v The Netherlands: A Step Away from a Green and Golden Day.
June 19, 2014 by 9 Comments
Gregor Lewis celebrates the beautiful game, Tim Cahill, Ange Postecoglu, and a young Socceroos team that refused to be cowed by a champion Dutch football side. Stand up and cheer Knackers.
World Cup 2014 – Australia v Chile: I know what the Socceroos can do
June 15, 2014 by 9 Comments
Gregor Lewis offers a terrific description of the Socceroos passionate display against Chile in the World Cup.
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.)
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