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Stuart Thomas is a sports writer, freelance journalist and copywriter who made the jump from Roar Guru to Expert in 2017. A former trainee professional golfer, his sporting passions are broad with particular interests in football, AFL and rugby league. His love of sport is only matched by his passion for gardening and self-sustainability. Follow him on Twitter @stuartthomas72, connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn and see his work at https://www.stuartthomas.com.au
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In spite of the continuing and significant COVID-19 realities presenting themselves in New South Wales, Football Australia today released its domestic match calendar for 2021-22.
The Olyroos have given every inch of themselves in Tokyo and stood within ten minutes of guaranteeing advancement to the group stage on Sunday, before their eventual 1-0 loss to Spain.
Olyroos coach Graham Arnold is well known for making grandiose statements and predictions. Sadly, most fail to materialise despite his hard work and commitment to our national teams.
Considering the events of recent weeks and the continuing inability of many around the globe to see past their own prejudice and discrimination, each and every athlete at the Tokyo Olympics should be taking a knee in the moments before they compete.
In ever patriotic fashion, football fans will be huddled around televisions and devices this week, as the Olyroos and Matildas begin their Olympic campaigns.
It would be mighty difficult to find an Australian football fan who dislikes John Aloisi. The reasons why are fairly simple and threefold.
The English Premier League transfer window opened on June 9 and will remain so until August 31.
As the dust settles on yet another tournament that reflected the power and majesty of the world game, there is much to savour.
Amidst growing concerns that English fans will boo the Italian national anthem on Sunday evening prior to the Euro 2020 final, one man has had the courage to call for decorum and class from those in the stadium.
Kasper Schmeichel’s response to a journalist’s question about the prospect of a potential English triumph in the lead-up to their Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark was superb.
What a ride it has been and one in which Texi Smith or the voice of the crowd will claim the Euro 2020 tipping crown.
Some serious talent was punted from Euro 2020 over the last few days and now just eight teams remain in the running to claim the title of kings of Europe.
April’s announcement that the long-standing SBS website The World Game would be discontinued brought no joy to anyone interested in football in Australia.
Australian football is about to step into what many feel is the long awaited light at the end of the tunnel.
On a night when it got no better for the Maroons, the 2021 State of Origin Series now stands at a cumulative scoreline of 76-6 in favour of the New South Wales men after Game 2.
Twenty-four teams began a quest to claim the Euro 2020 title and just 16 remain, as the tournament enters the knockout phase.
Sunday’s twilight grand final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC pits two teams with historically stark differences in their levels of success up against each other.
And so the 2020-21 A-League season comes to an end. It would not be fitting for the sailing to be smooth in the lead up to the climax of the season and the virus has well and truly made that a reality.
Match Day 3 of Euro 2020 comes to an end this evening with four matches to decide the fate of those contending in groups E and F.
100% agree and that is what I am encouraging every athlete at the games to do.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
‘Must’ is emphasising a personal belief, not suggesting a mandated rule which would be unworkable and clumsy. Nice try.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
Article actually asked whether she is or not. In terms of what she has achieved in her context, she probably is. Have a cracking day!
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
Please quote where I stated this is the best Matildas side of all time. Certainly the most talented individuals we have seen, yet far from showing it on the pitch on a consistent basis. You obviously know very little about the talent in this Kiwi side. Most playing abroad and ready to lift tonight.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
I prefer not to take such a dim view of humanity. We can do better and based on the sporting buffoonery on display everywhere we turn, need a strong and collective response. I understand you feel the taking of a knee is not the answer, but still don’t see any alternative solution presented, merely an existence of the status quo. In my view, that just ain’t good enough.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
Who is my mate? And why would I state Sam Kerr will lead Australia to a gold medal when I don’t think she will?
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
You must have missed the realistic expectations for the Matildas and Olyroos that was published yesterday. If ‘give yourself an uppercut’ is the best you got, I happily concede victory to the footy show vibe.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
You seriously don’t think that the majority of people on the planet don’t want everyone to be treated equally and are sick of injustice, intolerance and bigotry?
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
Well, you know. Ya reap what you sow “Birdy”.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
Not suggesting some sort of requirement to do so, yet imagine the powerful statement of the collective doing so and the message it would send. It appears things are from from improving in this realm, some might even suggest things are even more fuelled with hatred. Something has to change and the Olympic stage may well be the best place to do so.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
No such thing as reverse racism. Isn’t defined from one side to another. All forms of intolerance are simply racism.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
It is an opinion piece, which I put my name to. Unlike some. And just for the record, I don’t see a desire to achieve equality and acceptance of all as political. I see it as human. It is the cynical voices that raise politics. Being capable of disagreeing with someone and not hating them is something more should aspire to be able to do.
All 11,500 athletes in Tokyo should be taking a knee
I can just imagine Kosmina’s short and blunt response to anyone who dared seek out his interest. Looks to be loving life and more than happy to be out of that caper.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
This is a very good point. Although I have also heard some interesting whispers about a certain Wollongong coach, Hayden Foxe and Kenny Miller at Western Sydney. Apparently on the radar of a few ‘interested parties’.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
Young Tom was superb on HYBPA, I tape and watch it each week with my kids and was utterly stunned to see him on. Great to see.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
Not sure there is any evidence in there that it would be a ‘step up’. Alen’s next move will be a fascinating one. He’s been very tight lipped.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
I guess the pandemic really forced the hands of many managers and the youth showed exactly why they should be invested in further. Really changed my view on the league. A couple of highly marquees might be enough for every club moving forward. Having imports sitting on the bench really does look silly and hampers that emergence of talent.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
Moon appears to have set things up nicely in that regards. He would do well to continue in the same vein.
Western United sign John Aloisi as manager, but why?
Ain’t that the truth. What a disgusting performance. Disrespectful to the winners as well. They should also comment on the buffoons. What has changed in 50 years I ask?
English fans deserve to lose if they boo the Italian anthem
Embarrassing behaviour Big Mig, however, as others have pointed out, it is everyone’s responsibility. This time around it happens to fall on the home fans in London and frankly, they have not done to best job thus far. Let’s hope there is a real sense of class tomorrow morning and we witness a cracking game.
English fans deserve to lose if they boo the Italian anthem
See above The Gas, have penned far more fiery words about other nations, situations and incidents. As I’ve said quite clearly, I grew up supporting England as a kid based on it being the only source of football that I was able to view. Maybe if I take my kit out and put it on things would be different?
English fans deserve to lose if they boo the Italian anthem
Have written specifically about some of the scary racism occurring in northern Europe and rather passionately too I recall. Everyone’s responsibility and England and Italy’s tonight.
English fans deserve to lose if they boo the Italian anthem
Perhaps Kramer, yet as I did point out in the piece, negative comment is based on old stereotypes and England was far from alone as a culprit. I’m just hoping things are classy at Wembley tomorrow.
English fans deserve to lose if they boo the Italian anthem
So far, he has shocked a few. Long way to go but what a great start!
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