A big up to SBS and more for this World Cup

 
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Big ups go out to SBS for their outstanding coverage of the World Cup thus far. In depth analysis of matches, live games and replays, documentaries and the very funny Santos Sam and Ed show.

We are at the half way stage and have been blessed with 24 hours a day 7 days a week of pure football. The 2010 World Cup is the best sports coverage I have ever watched on Australia television; SBS showing the way of how sports should be presented. Catering for the corporate but cleverly done with the viewer in mind. Commercials were all about football, but the one I can never get tired of is this gem.

Take a bow SBS for the Logie is already on its way.

SBS certainly punches above all expectations in my view, and sent a clear message to Frank Lowy and FFA that the home of football is, and always will be, SBS. In the next football media deal, SBS must be included in some form for Australian football content.

Big up also goes out to every fan and bandwagon supporter who woke up at stupid hours of the winter mornings to go out and watch a football match that they could have quite comfortably watched at home.

Big ups to the cafes and bars that applied for 24 hour license to allow fans a catered service and atmosphere at no extra charge. Thanks to the guys that requested road closures at 4am to keep their patrons safe – the road provided a place to stand when all seats were occupied. Yes, we are still in Australia.

Big up to New Zealand football for promoting the A-League on the international stage and giving the perceived minnow football nations a chance to dream the impossible. Big up to Shane Smeltz for scoring a massive goal for the A-League and big up to Riki Herbert, A-League coach one year, World Cup hero the next.

Big up to Pim Verbeek. All we can say is that he did HIS best. There are many things Australia can learn from the Verbeek era, but beautiful football it most certainly is not. Thanks, send us a post card, no hard feelings.

Big up to the lads that travelled to South Africa, the ones that worked the weekend and double shifts to be there, we salute you.

Big up to all of Africa. My feelings before the tournament was one of caution. I am now ecstatic that Africa has managed to uniquely stage the World Cup to make it one of the most memorable ever held. First time held in Africa and it wont be remembered for its beautiful football, but the goals this Cup has scored for the African people will have this land rejoicing for many years to come.

And big up to every single one of you that has somehow participated in Africa’s World Cup. Whether you were glued to the TV, reading the papers or drinking latte at 3am. It breaks down the myths that suggests that Australia is not a football nation…. we already are one. Yes we are. No other event can pull tens of thousands of fans at 3am in the morning. And just imagine if the World Cup wasn’t even available on free-to-air…. now imagine we host it in 2022.

Big up, and a special mention, to the champions of Asia, the Matildas. Our women are very much a part of this journey. They get their turn this time next year when they play their World Cup in Germany.

And big ups to our retiring Roos for you have done us proud and we would love to see you back home at an A-League club. We have a league that is still in its infancy and with your help, we can aim towards, A-League football, becoming the most successful league in Australia.

The future is bright, it’s just up to us to make the dream, become a reality.

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