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Great idea, but it’s not the coach that needs a fix as much as the ownership.
'Running out of energy': Klopp to quit Liverpool at end of season as star duo emerge as frontrunners to replace him
On the topic of Waddingham… Is he employed as a hold-up and play off type of striker, or as a finisher of crosses and balls played to him in the box? I attended the game against CCM and couldn’t work out what the team was using him for. When the team was attempting to play through the middle of the park… nothing to his feet nor balls over the top for him to run onto… and when the team probed the wide areas it was almost always a case of stop, turn and firk around the edges, play back and lose the ball. For me, he’s a target man. Get the ball to his feet and get him turning.
Massive consequences in Round 10 of the A-League could make it one of the best weekends on record
I spoke to Rochedale’s under 16 coach and he says he ain’t selling!
Wanderers weather storm - and Roar - to maintain unbeaten record after stunning late comeback
You are bang on, Locke. Take a look at the coaching box now compared to that of last year… I presume Ryan continues in his role, which will be a certain level of continuity, but the interest for me is with Schmidt. I presume he will step out of the current role?
'Mature, clinical and getting better every time': All Blacks time run perfectly as they hone in on fourth title
It’s going to be absorbing, with a team that that is a sum greater than its individual components, while the other has some formidable weapons. I’m picking Barrett and Smith to play excellently, and the AB lineout to cause all sorts of problems for Ireland. Given the need for Richie Mounga to get front foot ball in order to pin the Irish in their 22, there’s the urgent need for the loose forwards (in particular) to secure ruck ball. I expect an Irish game plan that is more akin to ten-man rugby, relying on tight multi-phase play to batter their way to a win.
'S--t Richie': Ireland embracing 'biggest challenge in rugby' against 'hurting' All Blacks in RWC QF after THAT sledge
Watching form home, I thought the pitch looked excellent. The speed of the ball across the grass was noticeable.
Cracking Australia Cup Final was a reminder of just how good Australian football can be
The football world is starting to take a good look at the VAR (their TMO), questioning the skill and accuracy of the operator. I prefer any game to have less referee intervention, knowing that luck has a funny way of swinging about in the right way. I remember an old coach stating that we needed to take the referee out of the game (secure the win based on skill and accuracy of us as players), so would be happy to see the game taken out of the hands of the referee to a greater extent. While I’m at it, I believe a good look at the points system would be useful.
The Wrap: Wallabies are on their way home - can they please take the TMOs with them?
What a great thing it would be if, twenty years from now, the legacy left by a coordinated NZRU and ARU effort saw our Pacific island cousins with professional teams embedded in both countries; leading to local, national, and international success.
How to consolidate on the success of Pacific island nations at the World Cup
Good read, Mike. Haven’t managed to see anys Spurs highlights yet but, just as with Celtic (another team I have no allegiance to), I intend to take an unashamed interest in them due to Ange. Great to see him doing well this far. However, I do wish he would look up when he speaks to interviewers!
What the EPL?: Ange’s revolution, Darwin’s evolution and West Ham find the Brighton solution
It is interesting to dig deeper into the embarrassment that was the culmination of the equal pay lawsuit. With not much digging it is easy to find details closer to the truth of the matter.
As she enters her final World Cup, what legacy will Megan Rapinoe ultimately leave?
In relation to your comment regarding applause; I have had to remind parents and players I coach that clapping for opposition errors and fouls is very poor form. Your point is true; well spotted.
The A-Leagues need to focus on football, not more VAR decisions
“What does player development mean? Everyone gets a coaching staff that works with you 24 hours a day and pays you?”
Very neat comment. The real answer is to get outside with your kids, kick a ball, take them and their mates to the local club for a kick around, set up the drink bottles as goals, shirts turned inside out, no throw-ins, everyone forgets the score, ice cream afterwards.
Football in Australia: A dodgy builder who forgot the foundations
It wouldn’t be a surprise at all. On reflection, missing out on the opportunity to play with the South Americans (Copa America?) last year has left us a little light on experience, if, if, if, we can beat UAE and then face Peru. But imagine for a moment that UAE beats both Australia and then Peru… anyway, it’s going to be interesting viewing! On a related theme, I wish Australian teams would actually take the Asian Champions League seriously.
Just how good are Qatar at football?
Keep up the great work Joshua. I earlier watched the highlights of these games and was happy to see the Dutch win. You could take one of each weeks games and dig deeper, covering the particular players, tactics, etc. that contributed to an important result; Italy being a prime example. One thing that interests me is the history of Hungarian football. What happened since being World Cup finalists and European Champions?
European football review: Friendlies, quarter-finals and qualifiers
Teachers don’t bark orders at kids. Teachers can get frustrated when children refuse to solve a problem despite being taught how to.
Do school teachers make the best coaches?
At a Junior level, the ability to reduce complicated (multi-step) actions into simple steps, taught one step at a time, is crucial. First Touch is a good example to ‘think through’ – What is the first action required for a good first touch? Is it to do with a part of the body or the body position? Teachers routinely teach from the base up (think counting to ten forwards and backwards and how that leads into addition and subtraction). At a Senior level, the experience of playing at a professional level can be invaluable. However, the problem-solving required is something teachers can draw upon.
Do school teachers make the best coaches?
Any further news about Ange’s transfer hopes with Celtic?
Transfer rumours: Manchester's mediocrity sees Ronaldo on the move, Salah's future at Liverpool and the race for Dusan Vlahovic
Another enjoyable breakdown, Stuart.
Transfer rumours: Benitez whines over Digne departure, Bale's retirement ever more likely and City responds after Haaland disappointment
Great write-up Oliver. That Salah goal was something else – shades of Messi.
Premier League talking points: Anfield erupts, Ole’s tactics confuse and Werner back in the goals
This is a wonderful topic to bring up at a dinner party. Sport is simple – two participants/teams aim to score a point by controlling a common object (usually a ball) that belongs to neither team, into a scoring zone.
A list of ‘competitions’ include all athletics and swimming disciplines, or anything where the opponents are simply comparing ‘times’ or ‘weights’ etc.
I love the topic and have caused many arguments over it. Good stuff all ’round!
For the sake of argument, what constitutes a sport?
Excellent point stu. I understand your point Waz, but there is no impediment to women involving themselves in coaching. As for bricklaying… well, it’s a fact that more men lay bricks. Do we need action to address that as well?
Equity in women coaches and leadership roles is the key to advancing women in football
Next to Jesus Town, on the Western bank (not the Easter(n))
Crusaders sorry for NZ lockdown breach
“For example: devote one open training session with [at] one of their local grassroot clubs on a rotation basis during the overlap of a winter playing football season—going into the preseason of summer A-League season.” This suggestion.
Where to next for football in Australia?
Waz, a domestic coach that has succeeded in the Asian Champions league would be a starting point, but it would have to be someone who has coached overseas at the very least. A league success is a tricky metric to use due to salary cap restrictions: coaches are often helping players develop rather than managing big game players and focusing on tactical planning. In any case would a Muscat or Popovic be interested?
What might have been: Socceroos valiant in defeat as missed chances, not Arnold, to blame