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Mike Tuckerman

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I think we all want these things. Unfortunately football in Australia (and New Zealand) doesn’t have access or the opportunity to explore many of these avenues.

Is the A-Leagues' Unite Round worth persisting with next season?

Cheers for the feedback from on the ground, Timbo.

Is the A-Leagues' Unite Round worth persisting with next season?

Fair effort! You must be looking forward to the introduction of a new Auckland team?

Is the A-Leagues' Unite Round worth persisting with next season?

*scribbes in notebook* “Di Pizio.”

Cheers Middy.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

I had a good chat with Alen at the start of the season. He was honest about some of the challenges Perth Glory face, but was determined to put together a competitive side. I really like him as a coach.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

I had a long chat with Kaz Patafta last week. He was very switched on.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

Adelaide drew the short end of that stick having to face Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. Yet another example of the lack of competitive integrity in the league.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

It’s one thing to develop players, but where the A-League lags a million miles behind is in selling them.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

Should Bruce Kamau have been sent off? I’ve seen debates on either side of that coin.

There are still signs of life in the A-League Men despite the 'bureaucratic nonsense' of the APL

I believe it’s Ben Cahn.

After historic defeat, where to now for the beleaguered Brisbane Roar?

This was a strange column to write.

I personally think Kaz and Zac are doing an okay job. But like anything in life… they’ll know by now that people are talking. The next ‘management update’ should be interesting.

Is Luciano Trani the right man for an interim role? He’s an experienced coach and I actually thought he spoke well in the post-game press conference last Thursday. But it’s interesting that Ben Cahn wasn’t handed the chance.

If nothing else, the club needs a response on Saturday night. Let’s hope for fans’ sake they deliver.

After historic defeat, where to now for the beleaguered Brisbane Roar?

Have really enjoyed these wrap-ups this year, David.

City's Grand Final revenge, Sky Blues off the pace in Big Blue, John claims Aloisi Derby

I would have scheduled it up against the Wanderers game too.

It’s one thing for the APL to pretend neutral fans are going to sit there and watch 200+ minutes of ALM on a Friday night, but to schedule it at the expense of actual Brisbane Roar fans being able to watch their entire game is so counter-productive.

With so much festive football to celebrate, will anyone turn up?

Friday night’s clash between Western United and Brisbane Roar kicked off at 5pm for fans in Brisbane – a time many fans in Brisbane were wrapping up their work commitments for the year.

If you stuck around watching the broadcast because you wanted to hear what Ross Aloisi said, there were already 32 minutes played (with the winning goal already scored) by the time you switched to the Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United game.

This sort of scheduling is just ruining the league. Why should Brisbane Roar fans feel invested if the APL makes it so difficult to even watch their team?

With so much festive football to celebrate, will anyone turn up?

Andy Harper’s a great commentator who cares deeply about the game. He’s simply someone who calls things as he sees them, whether fans of certain clubs like it or not.

Football will never get anywhere in Australia until it presents a united front

Rodger, I never mentioned attendance. That was all you guys.

The A-League Men needs a lot more games like the Sydney Derby

No one has picked on anything.

I simply pointed out the pitch at Suncorp Stadium yesterday was virtually unplayable. Something Ross Aloisi mentioned in his post-game comments.

The A-League Men needs a lot more games like the Sydney Derby

Haha… I would say the camera angle didn’t help, Waz, but that would presuppose that my stream wasn’t buffering every time I tried to watch the replay!

There is only ever one 'must-see' fixture in the A-League Men each week

They both attracted the same punishment – a yellow card. It’s just that Nestor’s was his second.

And again, I’m not condoning what Connor Chapman did. But I also don’t see why he would care about what happens to an Adelaide United player.

Sorry Adelaide fans, but Nestory Irankunda deserved to be sent off

It’s not up to Connor Chapman to roll out the red carpet for Nestor though, is it? He is, after all, his opponent.

Sorry Adelaide fans, but Nestory Irankunda deserved to be sent off

I think, like Ange Postecoglou did during the week, we just need to accept the referee’s decision.

Sorry Adelaide fans, but Nestory Irankunda deserved to be sent off

Take a closer look. Almost the entirety of this column is a description of what happened in Sunday’s games.

If the Matildas can draw sell-out crowds, why can't the A-League Men?

The 2pm fixtures suit no one. Not the fans in attendance, nor the minuscule audiences tuning in on TV.

If the Matildas can draw sell-out crowds, why can't the A-League Men?

I appreciate the detailed response, Cameron, but my job isn’t to sit down and frame what’s going on in a positive light – or even to answer the question posed by the headline.

My job is to get people talking about football on the The Roar. And considering the hundreds of comments my columns have generated over the past couple of weeks, I’d say I’m making a pretty good go of it.

If the Matildas can draw sell-out crowds, why can't the A-League Men?

What is difficult to understand? Fans have voted with their feet.

The APL made a decision that infuriated the majority of fans, failed to rectify it until the last minute, and were rewarded with below-average Round 1 attendances.

If you don’t like me pointing that out… take it up with the APL.

The A-League's 'family-friendly' kick-off times are keeping fans away

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