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Passionate sport lover :EPL Team -Manchester United :NRL team -Manly :AFL team -Sydney Swans :A-League team -Western Sydney Wanderers I love discussing and debating all issues surrounding sport.
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Mike Cockerill’s journalistic integrity and social consciousness set him apart from his fellow football writers as he not only invested time into the professional standard of the A-League and national teams but also the grassroots level.
The NRL grand final is now set after two hard-fought preliminary finals saw the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters emerge as the two teams which will contest the final game of the 2019 season.
The last Saturday in September will see Greater Western Sydney contending their first grand final, taking on the might of the Richmond Tigers.
The end of another competitive Ashes series between England and Australia has seen Australia retain the urn after the five-match serious ended 2-2.
Manchester United’s home defeat to Crystal Palace on the weekend was a microcosm of a club and brand that is in complete disarray and lacking any leadership.
British Filmmaker Asif Kapadia’s latest documentary brilliantly showcases troubled genius Diego Maradona, whose talents dragged him from poverty to an almost god-like status in Argentina and among the football community worldwide.
Division within society has always been a part of human nature.
The Australian sporting landscape has maybe never seen a more divisive character than Anthony Mundine, an Indigenous Australian who happens to also be an adherent of the Islamic faith, while cultivating the self-proclaimed provocative persona of ‘The Man’.
“Anybody who plays a game started doing it as a child for fun and the child in us must be nurtured because this often makes us the best.”
United players trudged off the London Stadium at the weekend, heads down after West Ham inflicted a third loss in only seven games for Jose Mourinho’s team.
The Bledisloe Cup again looks like it will retained by New Zealand after a commanding 38-13 win by the All Blacks against Australia in Game 1 in Sydney.
Women’s football in Australia continues to take huge strides forward as the Matildas position themselves as not only participants but contenders at next year’s FIFA World Cup, in France.
In the wake of another FIFA World Cup examination, wherein the Socceroos’ lack of ambition and creative play has again been brought to light, football is yet again having to answer the same questions surrounding the shortage of youth talent, and the national team lacking a true identity.
Match result: Argentina have snuck into the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Nigeria, with thanks to an 86th-minute goal from Marcos Rojo in their own game, and Croatia’s 90th-minute winner in the other Group D match.
The eyes of the world will be focused on Russia this week as the football World Cup once again takes centre stage.
The Socceroos are gearing up for their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance since 1974, looking to shock the established once again.
The English Premier League enters its final round this weekend as the curtain is brought down on the 2017-18 season, which has again produced no shortage of headlines and discussion points.
Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano confirmed that the managerial career of Arsene Wenger would not end in European glory.
We might only be in Round 6, but it’s already desperation stakes for the Parramatta Eels as they try to register their first win of the season when they travel to the nation’s capital to face a Canberra Raiders outfit looking to build momentum. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:30pm(AEST).
Match result: Cooper Cronk left predecessor Mitchell Pearce in his wake and had a hand in all seven of the Sydney Roosters’ tries in their 38-8 thrashing of Newcastle.
This article is not just looking at the start of this campaign but the poor decisions that have been made from the hierarchy since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. The club has spent a huge amount of money and to be honest most of these signings have not justified their huge price-tag. There has been no thoughtful process or plan in regards to the running of the club which is still waiting on a football director to be employed. I am in fact a passionate United fan and certainly know my football club but the current situation is not a healthy one. I hope the club can turn it around but we are so far off the elite clubs in England and Europe right now.
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Hi Alexgibb, in regards to Sarri’s style I would suggest the main weaknesses of the formation is the intensity it must be played at and also the defensive holes it can leave open for teams to counterattack especially with both fullbacks pushing quite high. In regards to the the weekend I believe Manchester United pressed higher and were more aggressive which affected the way Chelsea were able to play through the lines. I do believe as high risk as Sarri’s formation can also be devastating to opposition teams as they look to dominate the ball.
The lost echo of the love of football
94′ – That is Full Time what dramatic scenes as Argentina qualify for the Round of 16 with a gritty 2-1 win over Nigeria.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
90′ – Musa is taken off for Nigeria and replaced by Simy
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
90′ – John Obi Mikel is given a booking for a late challenge
Argentina: 2
Nigeria>: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
89′ – Alex Iwobi is brought on to replace Kenneth Omeruo for Nigeria
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
86′ – Marcus Rojo strikes with a crisp side volley which finds the bottom right hand corner, to give Argentina a 2-1 lead.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
81′ – Ighalo’s shot is blocked by Armani in the Argentina goal to keep Argentina alive
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
78′ – Argentina pressing for the second goal as Sergio Aguero is brought on for Argentina in place of Nicolas Tagliafico
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
74′ – Ighalo’s shot blazes wide for Nigeria as VAR is brought in again after Marcus Rojo header deflects off his hand
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
72′ – Maximiliano Meza is brought on for Angel Di Maria in a tactical substitution for Argentina
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
70′ – Ndidi blazes his shot over after a lovely dummy by Ighalo for Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
68′ – Corner Kicks: Nigeria 3, Argentina 1
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
64′ – Banega for Argentina is shown a yellow card after a meaty challenge in midfield
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
62′ – Shots on Goal: Argentina 3, Nigeria 2
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
59′ – Argentina Substitution Perez off and Pavon on
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
57′ – Possession: Argentina 64%,Nigeria 36%
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
51′ – Victor Moses converts the penalty from the spot to draw Nigeria level.
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
48′ – VAR is brought into the spotlight again as Macherano is penalised for holding in the box
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
46′ – Substitute for Nigeria as Ighalo is brought on to add an attacking threat in this second half or Iheanacho
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Half Time
45′ – Argentina deservedly lead at the break 1-0 against Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Free-Kick
46′ – Nigeria have a free kick which is cleared by the Argentina defense<
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
45′ – 2 added minutes at the end of the 1st half
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
43′ – Argentina looking to slow the clock down before half-time as Nigeria press just before the break
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
If Manchester United’s standard is Europa League than that is a massive fall from grace. Last year in the Champions League we were completely outclassed and yes I admit finishing 2nd under Mourinho in 2017/18 was a seemingly positive step forward we were way off Manchester City. United’s standards should be to win the Champions League and Premier League and to be honest this is further away than ever. You cannot argue that United’s standards have dipped the last few years and what used to be considered an underachievement is now accepted , not good enough.
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