'It's all about tomorrow': Gustavsson keeps cards close to chest as World Cup opener looms
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has remained tight-lipped about how his starting side will look in 24 hours' time when Australia takes on Republic of…
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Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has remained tight-lipped about how his starting side will look in 24 hours' time when Australia takes on Republic of…
Seven months on from their gripping World Cup round of 16 clash in Doha, world champions Argentina have defeated Australia 2-0 in Beijing. An…
Central Coast Mariners are A-League champions for the first time since 2013 after Jason Cummings, in his final appearance in the yellow and navy…
The elimination finals are over and done with, and it's the end of the line for Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers. There's quite…
And just like that, that's a wrap on the regular season. Six teams are out of contention for silverware, while the other six will…
The penultimate round of 2022-23 gave us plenty of thrills and spills, including a manic 4-4 stalemate at HBF Park on Sunday evening, so…
Just 12 games remain in the regular season, and we learned a little bit more about most sides this weekend. Here are your A-League…
Another entertaining weekend of football action is in the books, with Brandon Borrello stealing the show yet again and the race for the final…
Never fear, we're back in action after last weekend's international window as we speed towards the finals series. Headlocks, plenty of goals, Socceroos call-ups…
The Socceroos are back in action tonight, taking on Ecuador in the second of a two-match friendly series at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Join…
In their first match following the 2022 World Cup, and one year to the day since their last match on home soil, the Socceroos…
Melbourne Victory moved to within six points of the top six, there was late drama in the Hunter and Wellington were taught a lesson…
It was another exciting week of football action, with plenty of goals scored in Mudgee on Saturday afternoon and then in the Hunter later…
By recent standards it was perhaps a quieter week in the A-League, but nevertheless there's still plenty to discuss, so let's get into it.…
Another six games are in the books, and the race for the finals is starting to heat up in this wonderful league. Here are…
The Matildas have claimed their second win of the Cup of Nations, defeating Spain 3-2 in a mostly commanding performance at CommBank Stadium on…
It was another wild weekend in the A-League, with super Saturday's four matches particularly providing plenty of drama to get stuck into, and then…
There's always something worth talking about when it comes to this league, so let's get into it. Here are your A-League Round 16 talking…
The A-League keeps delivering, with plenty of quality football on show around the grounds this week. Here are your A-League Round 15 talking points.…
It was another action-packed weekend of football, with 25 goals scored across the six matches. There was a limp Big Blue, late drama and…
Was it deliberate? I’ve got my doubts.
Baccus, Rowles net first goals as Socceroos cruise past Lebanon but Arnie sweats on injuries
His three-year contract extension hasn’t even kicked in yet. If they fire him this season Lederer will be on the hook for the entire salary while paying another coach, or coaches, in the meantime.
Wanderers humiliated, dark times on the terraces, is premiership now two-horse race?
It’s good news for the national team. Midfield has been a relative strengh for the Socceroos in recent times but I don’t think anyone in the engine room had a particularly good Asian Cup. Irvine really struggled.
Wanderers humiliated, dark times on the terraces, is premiership now two-horse race?
There’s ups and downs at every club. After many seasons out of the finals, Rudan, both through his man management and recruitment, has Wanderers competitive again. The identity is pride in the club, which was missing for far too long.
Wanderers humiliated, dark times on the terraces, is premiership now two-horse race?
That’s commendable, and as I said Waz’s passion always comes through. The incessant negativity does start to grate though, when it’s the same rhetoric on every article.
Rudan tight-lipped after controversial draw, Roar's revenge, Victory streak ends at 15
Yep. You can’t make a comparison with the top divisions in Europe – a lot of those clubs are just happy to be there, plus there’s many more meaningful games that will affect European qualification etc. The finals series is the greatest equaliser we have that gives fans of the majority of teams hope till late in the season.
Rudan tight-lipped after controversial draw, Roar's revenge, Victory streak ends at 15
Would you honestly describe most of your rants as ‘constructive’? Your passion for the league is clear to see but if you just came back from the ledge on occasion, your contributions would be much more valuable.
Rudan tight-lipped after controversial draw, Roar's revenge, Victory streak ends at 15
Possibly. I don’t think he came up with this theory spontaneously, feels like it’s been building for a while.
Rudan lashes officials as Bulls pip WSW, Gauci's dream move, City struggling
Wouldn’t it be funny if Milos, seeking a backroom role, ends up as Stevie’s assistant in Auckland.
A-League great Ninkovic chokes back tears as he reveals retirement date: 'a player who gave everything every time'
Unsurprisingly Football Australia have upheld Wood’s red card.
Jackson leads Mariners revival, Wood red card ruins Big Blue, Arnie lashes A-League
It’s not close now. At its apex it was approaching that level. The Grand Finals between the two have been huge occasions.
Jackson leads Mariners revival, Wood red card ruins Big Blue, Arnie lashes A-League
Mining and Newcastle didn’t work out too well last time. It’s been so long since the Jets had an owner who invested properly in the club. I think it’s years since they’ve had an owner, period.
Glory snap 15-month winless run, Grim times for APL as redundancies hit
I’d argue he’s talented enough, though he is limited in being a fairly prototypical old school 9. He seems comfortable in the A-League and is already the leading scorer. He’ll hit 200 goals if he stays.
Add some Socceroos caps to the mix, and it’s an impressive career.
Glory snap 15-month winless run, Grim times for APL as redundancies hit
That’s an interesting point about how staying in Australia is perceived. Maclaren’s had a few chances overseas but seems to prefer being the big fish in the small pond that is the A-League.
Glory snap 15-month winless run, Grim times for APL as redundancies hit
Someone made the comment to me that Burgess is still seen as a kid – I was surprised to discover that he’s 29 years old. Very talented guy but if he’s going to make another go of it in a bigger league, the clock is ticking.
Glory snap 15-month winless run, Grim times for APL as redundancies hit
Just a bizarre signing in hindsight. So strange for Corica to poach him then never give him a proper opportunity to succeed.
Unite Round's baby steps, Nix pip Perth in thriller, Wanderers make statement
It was over as a contest after the third Adelaide goal, but the goals kept flying in after that so I think it’s unfair to call it a boring match.
Unite Round's baby steps, Nix pip Perth in thriller, Wanderers make statement
Alcaraz, come on down.
Djoker's warning for 'conservative' tennis amidst rumours of LIV-style tour that top US star says is 'inevitable'
That’s annoying. Apart from the fuzzy resolution I haven’t had any issues after eight rounds.
Kraev and Barbarouses star as Nix go top, hand Bulls first loss
I’m not sure about his mental state, but he is playing an immature game on the pitch. In that sense he does need to grow up.
Bruno bags four, Irankunda can't hide emotions as Reds slip again, Western in crisis
Thanks mate, I did pop in one line about Redders down the bottom but it didn’t seem a big talking point in the context of everything else happening. Personally, I think he got what he deserved under the rules, but you bring up an interesting point.
Bruno bags four, Irankunda can't hide emotions as Reds slip again, Western in crisis
The Cove have really been bringing the atmosphere this season.
Bruno bags four, Irankunda can't hide emotions as Reds slip again, Western in crisis
Well, Townsville never supported Fury like Newcastle have (at times) with the Jets. In a limited sample size, admittedly. Typically cities don’t get second chances with pro teams after just 10 years.
Sydney Derby shows what A-League can be, Foley handed Auckland licence, City in trouble?
Look, you’re not wrong. I think we’re basically on the same page – we already had a high concentration of teams from two states, we increased that concentration, and it’s not gone well.
The Jets, despite their seemingly never-ending financial problems, still have a lot of potential. It’s a sports town that gets behind the team when they’re not flopping around outside the finals.
Sydney Derby shows what A-League can be, Foley handed Auckland licence, City in trouble?
It did look reasonably populated on the sunny side, too. When I was at Campbelltown earlier this season it was not a big crowd by any means but you could tell, the fans were engaged.
Irankunda's brilliance, Sydney suffocate Mariners, 'blackout' prevented as NEP save the day