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Australia (it can’t produce good enough talent to make top division European teams).
The golden era circa 05-14 is over
This is where you have it wrong, we are producing better players today, the problem the whole world has been moving faster, who would thought in 05-14 that a Sth Korean or a Egyptian would be better than any Italian players. The whole world is changing, more & more countries are now producing world class players & not just from it’s normal heartland of Europe & Sth America.
Forget those bringing down the game, what if we embraced the A-League and Australian football cups are actually half-full?
Relegation battle, I think it’s nearly the 3 that went up goes back down & the 3 that went down goes back up, unless Everton goes belly up now or Ipswich (hope so) stays 2nd.
At the start of the season I could have told you Man City would win the PL with Liverpool & Arsenal their greatest rivals.
I would also had told you it’s between Sheffield, Burnley, Luton & Notts Forest to go down, only Luton looked good.
Talk about interesting & I don’t even follow the PL as much as I used to.
Forget those bringing down the game, what if we embraced the A-League and Australian football cups are actually half-full?
Very good article Stuart, thank you very much.
I’m very much a glass half full sort of person & no doubt aware of the issues with football in this country, but I was there with 30K last Saturday night with my wife, not a huge sports fan & she admitted the atmosphere & the winning goal at the end made it so entertaining.
You are right there is a lot of good happening but we focus on the bad.
Forget those bringing down the game, what if we embraced the A-League and Australian football cups are actually half-full?
No he doesn’t get under my skin, like I said I respect your opinion as someone with knowledge, eg your youth analysis is 2nd to none with inside knowledge, however, some of your other opinions I consider you just a punter like the rest of us with opinions.
Eg Mauk, I counter you with Jackson Irvine, he’s the incumbent Socceroos No 8, one of Arnie’s fav, he captain of St Pauli’s, on the verge of the Bunesliga, he shows everything you mentioned about Mauk but much more;
*all facets of leadership
*natural aggression in the centre of the pitch which australian sorely misses (if you want to be successful in international football you have to control the midfield)
*offers a serious box to box threat with assists, goals and defending.
Connor Metcalfe also has those attributes & is also ahead of Mauk IMO.
I’d even have SFC’s Luke Bratten, who also has those attributes, but a greater passing range ahead of Mauk. Josh Nisbet, another one ahead of Mauk.
Calem Nieuwenhof, maybe lacking the leadership, but way ahead on the skill level is another I would have ahead of Mauk.
So that is my point. I give you the respect on youth football, but topics, like women’s football, east Coast Bias, your views on global football & Stefan Mauk, I think it’s only opinions without the inside knowledge.
How can the APL convince casual fans the A-League Men is worth supporting?
Cannot agree more.
How can the APL convince casual fans the A-League Men is worth supporting?
Yes because of your knowledge & expertise on youth football I decided to watch Mauk much closer, because he doesn’t grab me.
He’s a good no 8 at A-League level.
Best no 8 in the country, not even close, but hey you like the rest of us are allowed your opinion, if he was the Socceroos no 8 we are in a whole lot of problems.
How can the APL convince casual fans the A-League Men is worth supporting?
Here lies one of the problems with our game in this country, the self agendas.
Now, we have SS, one of the most knowledgeable people in youth football in this country, when he talks youth football I’m all ears.
When he talks about football in general, he shows his agendas, none more so in East Coast Bias & Stefan Mauk & Serbian footballers, he is just another punter who opinions are just what it is opinions.
How can the APL convince casual fans the A-League Men is worth supporting?
Saw this team in the 442 forum, pretty good outfield team possibly for Olympics.
Italiano-Circati-Triantis-Bos
Nieuwenhof
Robertson-Volpato
G. Kuol-Toure-Irankunda
Irankunda sensationally turns down Olyroos spot in baffling update - and Vidmar left in lurch on eve of qualifying
Haha yes #Arnieout, this goes all the way back to Northern Spirit in the NSL too.
Irankunda sensationally turns down Olyroos spot in baffling update - and Vidmar left in lurch on eve of qualifying
And yet today we still have stimulation!!!
Has anything changed.
I hate simulation, but it is what it is.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
I know you follow many sports Stuart & that is fine, I don’t follow either the AFL or the NRL for a differing of reasons, would I expect them to change the rules to suit me, NO!!!
I don’t like simulation, but I accept the sport warts & all, because what comes around goes around. Always has been always will be.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
Again needs FIFA intervention.
VAR is good, how they have implemented this is incorrect.
We should not be using VAR for every dispute, we should be only using for the clear & obvious,
We should not be re refereeing the game. If not clear after 2 views Refs call.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
That is incorrect, England has a lot of foreigners & even local players doing simulations & they have both Rugbies as competition. France have a strong history of simulations also have both Rugbies. Argentina, one of the greatest at the dark art of simulation also has a strong Rugby team, likewise with Italy.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
Exactly NickA, I find it so funny that we blame Arnold for this. One thing about Arnold is his conservative coaching, to think Arnie is pushing young players away is a joke.
Circati, Robertson & Irankunda has all been selected in the Socceroos squad, Circati was not picked in Asian cup in hope that club will release him for Olympics. Robertson is injured & high on the list. Volpato has decided for now to play for club to set foundation in the club.
Irankunda is dealing with his own issues & wants to clear his head in readiness for Germany.
Irankunda sensationally turns down Olyroos spot in baffling update - and Vidmar left in lurch on eve of qualifying
You need to get FIFA to agree otherwise forget about it.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
Even a SFC fan, I agree 100% with this.
Sometimes it goes our way sometimes it doesn’t.
Only Adelaide fans don’t see it that way, they are always the victims. Eastcoast bias.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
You are 100% correct, this is the one pet hate I have for the game & totally agree with the lack of acceptance for those who follow sports that don’t drop at a mere tap.
However, the issue is this is the world game, just like the fact that we don’t & never will have the best players playing in our top leagues in this country. Football is played worldwide & some countries deem this at cunning or gamesmanship.
Argentina is a past masters of the dark arts, in 1986 Maradona brazenly handball the ball into the goal, he is hated in England & adored in Argentina for doing it. In 1998 Simone cleverly got Beckham sent off, who foolishly got sucked in.
Football rules are controlled by FIFA not Football Australia & FIFA have never even considered ridding football of simulation.
So if you want change, send your issue to FIFA or do as I have, accept Mak was stupid & was conned to raising his arms.
This is how it’s been for along as I remember & the game is still loved by billions around the world.
Simulation crackdown: If they like the spotlight so much, put A-League actors up before the Match Review Panel
On fire Grem.
Western United's football-specific facility is a milestone worth celebrating
He is playing very well for Sydney since Talay came on board.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
Exactly, Talay is building something. Maybe Taly is our next Socceroos coach
Arnie did too at SFC, but was too conservative & still is.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
Because we can LH.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
LH, we have a coach who believes in youth.
I feel sorry for Auckland.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
Love your input on youth football, its great & I appreciate.
When you do puff pieces like this, you are just a punter like the rest of us with an opinion.
Still remember last a couple of years back comment on Mauk being the Best AM in Australia & for Socceroos, watch him the other day after his sourjorn O/S & he is bang average.
Some of your comments are OK, but think of all the SFC juniors now running around O/S & other teams Tilio, Neiewenhof, Devilin Teague, Yazbeck & many many more.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
Thanks for article Mike, very good one on Irankunda, he was brilliant on Friday night, this player is the best young player I have seen in Australia since Dukes & Harry.
He has all the potential, but as we know you need more, but the ability is there.
For the purist Sydney FC are playing wonderful football & both Wellington & Mariners are showing what you can do with the right structure, just a shame the media outside of you Mike isn’t talking about this.
If it wasn't for Irankunda, every A-League headline would be negative right now
Wow what do we need, we need more money.
At present football is bottom subsidizing the top level where it should be the other way round.
We need better coaches & players don’t need to pay huge amount of monies to be coached by the top teams.
We are slowly getting more & more players into the top leagues, it won’t happen overnight, but we came from a very low base. The type of players required these days all have to have high technical skills with a great first touch.
Forget those bringing down the game, what if we embraced the A-League and Australian football cups are actually half-full?