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Sporting fanatic. Most passionate about the world game. Fueled by lofty ambitions.
- Member Since:
- July 2012
- Based In:
- Melbourne
- Favourite Sporting Team:
- Everton F.C.
- Favourite Sports:
- AFL, Football, League, Tennis,
Latest Articles
Sorry Harry, you’re just no longer that Kewell
6 Jun 2013In November of 2012 I wrote a piece titled ‘A-League doesn’t need another Kewell letdown,’ describing my distaste toward another A-League cameo for Kewell, following his departure from Melbourne Victory. Now it is mid-2013 and my sentiments have not changed, but as a Heart supporter shouldn’t I be welcoming the arrival of King Harry? We [...]
Tom Rogic next in a long line of Celtic playmakers
22 Jan 2013Following the announcement Tom Rogic had signed for Celtic, many Socceroos pundits, fans and ex-players criticized the move. Most seemed viciously underwhelmed, possibly because of the lack of a strong Rangers side in the Scottish Premier League. However the green and white hoops have been a happy home for two Australians in Mark Viduka and [...]
A-League doesn't need another Kewell letdown
9 Nov 2012Media reports linking Harry Kewell to the Perth Glory have been prominent ever since Harry’s cheeky appearance at Melbourne’s Spring Carnival. While enjoying the races and the carnival atmosphere, a chance meeting with the Glory owner Tony Sage once again opened the doors for Kewell to return to Australia. Kewell failed to secure a contract [...]
John Aloisi to be given baptism of fire
3 Oct 2012We all remember John Aloisi for his famous penalty kick to seal qualification to the 2006 World Cup. This moment has been replayed on television screens to the extent that we no longer get excited about it (okay, maybe just a little). Since his penalty and goal scoring exploits against Japan in the group stages [...]
Free-to-air coverage to revive the A-League?
27 Sep 2012It is essential that Football Federation Australia’s next media rights deal, which is in advanced negations, has a meaningful free-to air component. Rumours of a five-year, $175 million-plus TV rights deal for Australian football has begun to do the rounds in the Australia media, and let’s hope it comes to fruition. A partnership between Fox [...]
Top 10 A-League marquee players of all time
8 Sep 2012Alessandro Del Piero is indisputably the biggest signing to ever come to Australia; he is hands down the biggest name that will ever grace our shores. This arrival will generate mainstream media for the sport like no other; he is the definition of a true marquee player. The FFA defines the marquee player as a [...]
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