History has a way of repeating itself. Particularly when it comes to the issues facing Australian soccer. Dr Cruel explains.
World Cup 2014 – Australia v Netherlands: You Idiots in Your Beds
October 11, 2016 by 5 Comments
Tonight in Melbourne Australia plays Japan in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. It’s timely to re-live where the journey can go – this from the 2014 World Cup: “Tony Wilson has written a magnificent account of the Socceroos’ heroics versus the Netherlands.”
Almanac Soccer: A-League Preview, Part One
October 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The A-League season is not far away so Tom Riordan begins casting his eyes over the teams for coming season.
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
A-League Off-Season: O’Toole’s journey to the Roar
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal writes about Connor O’Toole the latest Australian footballer to have spent time at the renowned Seiritsu Gakuen High School in Japan to then go on and gain a first team deal with a professional club.
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.
November 16th 2005 Why was it a great night?
November 13, 2015 by 5 Comments
In three days it will be 10 years since Australia qualified for the 2006 World Cup and Vaughan Menlove reflects on that night in Sydney, a night which he saw as a pivotal night for not just Australian football but Australian sport.
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
Wednesday’s Soccer and Cricket
February 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
An SEN listener poll and talkback segment on The Morning Glory gets Yoshi thinking about the parallels between Australian soccer hopefuls grinding out careers in Europe and Japanese baseballers who chase the dream of playing in the MLB in the states.
The Asian Cup and Australia’s Future
February 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
The Socceroos are now the undisputed Kings of Asian football. It’s time, argues Roy Hay, to focus on winning the ultimate prize in world football: “We have a long way to go, but last night’s triumph is not the end, it is just the beginning…”
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.
Breakfast With the Goodfellas: Asian Cup, Australian Open tennis and Super Bowl XLIX Previews Episode
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As a huge weekend of sport gets underway, Dr Cruel and Stone Cold Steve Baker get together for a bite of brekky at Mileto’s in Windsor and chat about the Asian Cup final between the Socceroos and South Korea, the Australian Open finals and Monday morning’s Super Bowl.
Asian Cup 2015: The Story You Didn’t See
January 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
From Soccer blog ‘Shoot Farken’: A brilliant and thought-provoking piece on the media narrative surrounding the Asian Cup, which has been in marked contrast to the Australian Open tennis coverage.
Almanac Soccer: 2015 Asian Cup Final Get-Together at The Imperial Hotel (NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE!)
January 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
Come and watch the Socceroos (hopefully) collect some silverware in Saturday night’s Asian Cup Final at the Imperial Hotel – Almanac style!
Asian Cup 2015: From Bay 54 and Beyond
January 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal was at Hunter Stadium to see the Socceroos book their place in Saturday evening’s Asian Cup final against South Korea.
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 – Australia 0 South Korea 1: Australia falls to South Koreans in Brisbane
January 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Roy Hay knows there are many reasons for following a sport, a tournament, a season and they aren’t all soccer. Our tourist is catching up with family and friends as he covers the Asian Cup. Last night he saw the frustrated Australians thwarted by the strong Koreans.
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.
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