Comments on: Five great reasons to watch the A-League http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/ The Roar is a sports opinion website. We tackle sports opinion rather than simply sports news. And we embed user-generated content — in the form of articles and comments — into the fabric of the site. Featuring some of the best sports writers in Australia — including the Sydney Morning Herald's Spiro Zavos — The Roar aims to be the leading sports website in Australia. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:45:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: The Bear http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181943 The Bear Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:15:13 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181943 yayyayayayy!!! football time again, and it looks to be the best season yet! yayyayayayy!!! football time again, and it looks to be the best season yet!

]]> By: jimbo http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181762 jimbo Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:10:59 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181762 And in the next couple of weeks the FFA will announce the other A-League team for next season. Its nearly crunch time for A-League team number 12: http://www.theworldgame.com.au/a-league/battle-intensifies-for-12th-a-league-spot-211607 And in the next couple of weeks the FFA will announce the other A-League team for next season. Its nearly crunch time for A-League team number 12:

http://www.theworldgame.com.au/a-league/battle-intensifies-for-12th-a-league-spot-211607

]]> By: macavity http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181610 macavity Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:03:25 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181610 you forgot Fabio Vignaroli..... hahaha :-( you forgot Fabio Vignaroli….. hahaha

:-(

]]> By: Ghost http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181598 Ghost Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:42:21 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181598 Actually I remember a while back someone did an article about all the transfers in the A-League this off-season including who is from youth teams, who is from Asia, who is from continental Europe, who is from the UK, etc. It was about 6 weeks back and already looked pretty good then but now it would look absolutely fabulous, and in particular due to a handful of signings from Asia where I seem to recall we were a bit short. I think whether it takes a couple of years to translate into a further jump in profile or whether this will be a boom year for the A-League, this coming season (and of course part is the prod that the expansion has given the league) apart from anything will be seen as the turning point where our little Aussie 'socca' league really started connecting with the world in terms of ideas, players, etc. Actually I remember a while back someone did an article about all the transfers in the A-League this off-season including who is from youth teams, who is from Asia, who is from continental Europe, who is from the UK, etc.

It was about 6 weeks back and already looked pretty good then but now it would look absolutely fabulous, and in particular due to a handful of signings from Asia where I seem to recall we were a bit short.

I think whether it takes a couple of years to translate into a further jump in profile or whether this will be a boom year for the A-League, this coming season (and of course part is the prod that the expansion has given the league) apart from anything will be seen as the turning point where our little Aussie ’socca’ league really started connecting with the world in terms of ideas, players, etc.

]]> By: Robbos http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181595 Robbos Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:37:18 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181595 Yes, looking forward to this season, already got my season tickets. The season cannot come quick enough the off season is too long, dispite the ability of watching the world's best in Europe March to May & watching the socceroos get to the WC during the off season. But nothing beats watching your club side week after week. Yes, looking forward to this season, already got my season tickets.

The season cannot come quick enough the off season is too long, dispite the ability of watching the world’s best in Europe March to May & watching the socceroos get to the WC during the off season.

But nothing beats watching your club side week after week.

]]> By: Ghost http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181594 Ghost Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:37:15 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181594 Did anyone notice Sydney FC have locked in their final recruit, full-back and fringe Swiss international Stephan Keller. Add him to the list, and watch out for a Sydney team which, on paper at least, is one hell of a balanced and formidable side. Did anyone notice Sydney FC have locked in their final recruit, full-back and fringe Swiss international Stephan Keller.

Add him to the list, and watch out for a Sydney team which, on paper at least, is one hell of a balanced and formidable side.

]]> By: Kazama http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181580 Kazama Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:16:41 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181580 The five things I am most looking forward to seeing / hearing this season: 1) Miron's interviews / press conferences - the best since Claudio Ranieri left Chelsea 2) Andy Harper's wonderfully eccentric commentary (e.g. "Dodd up like a spawning salmon;" "The tenants are charged like wounded bulls;" "The ball fell onto the near post with a massive gift wrapping.") 3) Watching Clive Palmer react to Gold Coast's first defeat. I'm hoping it will come at home against someone like Wellington, with my best mate Matt Breeze giving the Nix two dodgy penalties in the last 3 minutes to win, after GCU have been up 1-0 since the 1st minute and completely dominated the match. Should make the Black Wednesday ("It's a f**king disgrace") aftermath look quite tame. 4) John Kosmina getting a gig somewhere and getting knocked on his arse at Docklands a third time. 5) Mel McLaughlin The five things I am most looking forward to seeing / hearing this season:

1) Miron’s interviews / press conferences – the best since Claudio Ranieri left Chelsea

2) Andy Harper’s wonderfully eccentric commentary (e.g. “Dodd up like a spawning salmon;” “The tenants are charged like wounded bulls;” “The ball fell onto the near post with a massive gift wrapping.”)

3) Watching Clive Palmer react to Gold Coast’s first defeat. I’m hoping it will come at home against someone like Wellington, with my best mate Matt Breeze giving the Nix two dodgy penalties in the last 3 minutes to win, after GCU have been up 1-0 since the 1st minute and completely dominated the match. Should make the Black Wednesday (“It’s a f**king disgrace”) aftermath look quite tame.

4) John Kosmina getting a gig somewhere and getting knocked on his arse at Docklands a third time.

5) Mel McLaughlin

]]> By: Ghost http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181500 Ghost Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:40:14 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181500 How about these 5... 1. because its football 2. because its football 3. because its football 4. because its football 5. because its football How about these 5…

1. because its football

2. because its football

3. because its football

4. because its football

5. because its football

]]> By: Kazama http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181490 Kazama Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:21:03 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181490 Likewise. Hopefully he'll get chances to show what he can do as we have a lot of midfield options. Likewise. Hopefully he’ll get chances to show what he can do as we have a lot of midfield options.

]]> By: Ben of Phnom Penh http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181452 Ben of Phnom Penh Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:37:11 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181452 Shin for Adelaide. I'm keen to see what happens there. Shin for Adelaide. I’m keen to see what happens there.

]]> By: Tom http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181415 Tom Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:50:20 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181415 More interested in Jelic for the Glory, Henriques for the Roar and Robson at the Gold Coast to be honest. Apart from Sukha, most of the above are known quantities. More interested in Jelic for the Glory, Henriques for the Roar and Robson at the Gold Coast to be honest. Apart from Sukha, most of the above are known quantities.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181379 Pippinu Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:01:36 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181379 Ben good list - interestingly, you can add another five names to that list to come up with a pretty good top 10 - it's probably the biggest pre-season ever in the A-League's short history. Ben
good list – interestingly, you can add another five names to that list to come up with a pretty good top 10 – it’s probably the biggest pre-season ever in the A-League’s short history.

]]> By: Ben W http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181363 Ben W Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:37:34 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181363 Perth will surely play finals this season in the expanded set up, alot to like about their squad. Can't wait for kick off next week, looking forward to seeing Robbie and the first GC game down in Melbourne. Hopefully it all comes down to a Victory v Sydney FC GF at Etihad. Perth will surely play finals this season in the expanded set up, alot to like about their squad. Can’t wait for kick off next week, looking forward to seeing Robbie and the first GC game down in Melbourne. Hopefully it all comes down to a Victory v Sydney FC GF at Etihad.

]]> By: albe http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/31/five-reasons-to-watch-the-a-league/#comment-181315 albe Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:51:27 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=21754#comment-181315 Mile will be great, and in general Perth will be my second fave team this year. Loved watching them after the addition of Sikora and Dadi last year. Their new signings shore things up with Coyne and Burns, plus Mile and the new striker Jelic add depth going forward. Really exciting season ahead for the Glory boys. Mile will be great, and in general Perth will be my second fave team this year. Loved watching them after the addition of Sikora and Dadi last year. Their new signings shore things up with Coyne and Burns, plus Mile and the new striker Jelic add depth going forward. Really exciting season ahead for the Glory boys.

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