Hamish Neal previews the 2016/17 A-League competition, assigning each team a song to fit their narrative for the season. Did your club get Springsteen, Bowie or Crowded House? Read on to find out.
Will there be peace in the footy wars?
September 27, 2016 by 6 Comments
With the NRL and AFL’s respective finales approaching, eminent Australian economist and former Adelaide Uni Blacks footballer Tim “Plug” Harcourt writes on “football multiculturalism” and the various football codes of Australia. What’s the state of play?
Almanac Soccer: Tom Rogic – The next Socceroo superstar?
September 21, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dr Cruel reckons that Tommy Rogic, currently plying his trade with Glasgow Celtic, could be Australia’s next EPL superstar
The Magic of the Cup: Round of 16 (Melbourne Knights)
September 7, 2016 by 4 Comments
If the opposition eliminates the team he is supporting, Dennis Gedling jumps aboard the victors to continue his unique journey through the FFA Cup.
Almanac Soccer: Clog ball – the tale of the Dutch and soccer in Australia 1950 to 1980
September 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Often dubbed the ‘invisible’ migrants due to an inclination to assimilate quickly in to Australian culture, the story of the postwar Dutch migrants and their influence on soccer here has largely been overlooked. Until now. Les Everett alerts us to an event in Perth where writer Adam Muyt will present a talk on the influence of Dutch born players on soccer in Western Australia.
A-League 1,000: The Decider Edition
April 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The A-League Grand Final heads to a sold-out Adelaide Oval on Sunday. Who will take the coveted toilet seat?
A-League 1,000: The Closer Edition
April 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With two Grand Final spots up for grabs this weekend Hamish Neal gives us the lowdown on the four teams left in A-League contention
A-League 1,000: The History Edition
April 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal’s perspective on the first week of the A-League finals. Plenty of intrigue to be had in both games. Should Berisha be playing?
‘What becomes of the broken hearted?’ The missing four from the A-League finals
April 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal analyses the seasons of Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, Wellington Phoenix & Central Coast Mariners, the four teams to miss the A-League finals.
Preston Lions find they’re raw
March 24, 2016 by 3 Comments
Jeff Dowsing experiences pride with his Preston Lions in Junior Soccer’s David v Goliath
A-League 1,000: The Reality Edition
March 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Oar is back in Australia for his first A-League game in six years. Just how bad will the Roar Oar puns be in the terraces?
A-League 1,000: The Influence Edition
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It was Bruce United in Adelaide last weekend but can the Reds keep their unbeaten streak alive across the ditch? Hamish Neal ponders that and other issues in Round 22 of the A-League
A-League 1,000: The Garcia Edition
January 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This week’s round of A-League previewed by Hamish Neal
A-League – The Coast’s Marquee: The case for Luis Garcia
January 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
According to Hamish Neal, Luis Garcia’s arrival at Central Coast is a bold move
A-League 1,000: The Ideas Edition
January 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal having a minor groundhog day moment as Round 15 of the A-League starts down south and rises like a Phoenix at the end
Come fly with me: Saving the Nix in 2016
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal wonders what the A-League future holds for the Wellington Phoenix. Offered relatively insecure licence conditions, negotiators are on the case and making some financially odd suggestions.
A-League 1,000: The Olyroos Edition
January 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews Round 14 of the A-League with a number of clubs missing key players through Olyroos duties. Why are Sydney FC playing at the Olympic Stadium this weekend?
Year end review for Asian Soccer 2015
January 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Hawthorne reviews 2015, a great year for soccer in the Asian region, of course highlighted by the Socceroos victory in the Asian Cup held on home soil.
A-League 1,000: The Gone Edition
January 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal offers his usual comprehensive preview of this weekend’s A-League football. (His report got lost somewhere in the Ethernet for a couple of days – lucky the bet of the week lost last night! – Ed)
A-League 1,000: The Festivus Edition
December 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews the Christmas round of the A-League with his trademark 1000 words.
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