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How good was it to see the strike force of both Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City scoring in the first round of A-League Season…
On the third of October 2012, I wrote a piece titled John Aloisi to be given baptism of fire', which immediately questioned the appointment…
While it may be a bit premature to say that Oliver Bozanic should already book his flights to Rio, he is certainly making all…
The past fortnight has seen the great meltdown in the NSW State of Origin camp, Dave Warner tarnishing our cricket team and Stephen Milne…
In November of 2012 I wrote a piece titled ‘A-League doesn't need another Kewell letdown,' describing my distaste toward another A-League cameo for Kewell,…
Following the announcement Tom Rogic had signed for Celtic, many Socceroos pundits, fans and ex-players criticized the move. Most seemed viciously underwhelmed, possibly because…
Media reports linking Harry Kewell to the Perth Glory have been prominent ever since Harry's cheeky appearance at Melbourne's Spring Carnival. While enjoying the…
We all remember John Aloisi for his famous penalty kick to seal qualification to the 2006 World Cup. This moment has been replayed on…
It is essential that Football Federation Australia's next media rights deal, which is in advanced negations, has a meaningful free-to air component. Rumours of…
Alessandro Del Piero is indisputably the biggest signing to ever come to Australia; he is hands down the biggest name that will ever grace…
What an amazing 48 hours it has been for the A-League and the Australian sporting landscape. The imminent arrival of Italian and former Juventus…
As a casual golf fan of many years now, it is pleasing to see the sexy Spaniard Sergio GarcÃa climbing back up the world…
The Melbourne Heart pulled off a massive transfer coup in signing Socceroo Richard Garcia on a free transfer this week. This has arguably been…
It appears that Croatia has become the latest buzz recruitment ground for Hyundai A-League clubs, with so far a quartet of Croatians entering our…
Lin Jong made his welcome debut for the Western Bulldogs over the weekend, taken at pick nine in last year's rookie draft. His tale…
It was more than refreshing to see Holger Osieck spring some surprises at the selection table for our upcoming friendly against Scotland. The selections…
Olympic boss John Coates has recently lashed out at the Federal Government for a severe lack of funding for our latest Olympic campaign. He…
The talk of former Socceroo Vincenzo Grella returning to Melbourne has become more and more prominent in recent weeks, with the latest street whispers…
The year was 2006 and Owen Hargreaves was crowned 'Player of the Year' in England after his stunning performances at the World Cup in…
In recent weeks, Melbourne Heart have commissioned the rapid fire sales of some of their finest young players; fuelling the ever growing movements of…
Team Europe all the way!
They are all in very good form! Looking forward to a very tight Ryder Cup.
The return of Sergio Garcia to golf's top echelon
The lack of interest in the game will kill this digital pass deal…They need some ‘stars’ as most players are unknown. I couldn’t name more than 10 NBL players as a casual sports fan.
You attract an Allen Iverson or someone along those lines, then you will get subscribers, world-wide subscribers.
Hopefully some more money will be given to clubs, they need a marquee rule similar to A-League, it works in the NBA, well big names are common in the States, it seems basketball thrives on egos and self promotion, we need a few of these selfish guys down under, to get the viewer numbers up.
At the moment, too little people care, which is sad, considering the popularity of the Boomers.
NBL goes it alone for broadcast deal
As a Doggies supporter we don’t need another inside midfielder…Sewell…no thanks
A key forward is what we need.
Scott Gumbleton is one I would like us to go for…there aren’t many out there.
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One free agent your club would love to have
As a Doggies supporter we don’t need another inside midfielder…Sewell…no thanks
A key forward is what we need.
Scott Gumbleton is one I would like us to go for…there aren’t many out there.
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One free agent your club would love to have
I hope you are right and it is $$$ being used to recruit a foreign star…rather than saving on bills…I have a feeling it will be the latter though 🙁
However Crooky does want to bring back the ‘bling’…but does the board?
Nicky Carle makes surprise switch to the UAE
Yes read this in The Age this morning…will be writing a letter to Channel 10 to express my views on the game and why the need it.
Nicky Carle makes surprise switch to the UAE
Good form. Ms. Wilson is a cow.
A letter to Ms Wilson after yet another attack on football
Completely agree with the comments above. The man had maybe one or two good seasons abroad and has now stagnated…you can give him a go in a friendly, but I have a feeling he won’t do much at all…he is practically begging for a Socceroos jersey…when with good form you usually pick yourself. At 29 as well? Like over 30 when Rio comes around…think you are having a laugh if you think he will lead our front line.
At the moment Scott McDonald is the only world-class striker we have. Proven scorer at an elite club level. We can only hope he may come good…he deserves more chances under Osieck over trialing Richard Porta.
Richard Porta: The forgotten man of Australian football
Hahaha love it. My uncle’s parents are Slovenia and they make insane cevapi…would love to see them at A-League grounds. Yum. I think you are right in them not taking up the meat pie…
Is Croatia the new Brazil for A-League recruitment?
As a fellow Toffee and convert due to St. Timmy this was a most pleasant read. We are looking very sharp and Jelavic is the genuine predator we have needed, and he is in the prime of his career. He will become a Everton legend. 6th place finish me thinks. Very happy with the sale of Rodwell also, he came off a poor year and like most British youngsters, he has been well over hyped. Show me the money I say. We will have a good year. Considering our poor starts, if we have an average start we will then storm home.
An Everton and Chelsea supporter preview their seasons
Shows FIFA rankings are a farce…Scotland definitely a serviceable team.
Very worrying signs that an over 30 year old Marco Bresciano is constantly our best player and leading attacks.
We have no striker.
Defence is a shambles and will get carved up by younger and faster players. Way too slow.
We look ‘terrific’ is close to the overstatement of the year.
Not good.
Socceroos beaten 3-1 in Scotland friendly
He just re-signed for 2 years…clearly our beloved Doggies did not read my article prior to re-signing him…hopefully he comes good, but in all honesty I would have liked to see him thrown up in the open market, to see what we could have got for him.
Western Bulldogs still a Jong way away
Ultimately the Suns have the cash, AFL would prefer him to move there also. Would be a big crowd puller for the Suns and will complement their small/medium forwards very nicely. Would I throw the entire kitchen sink at him? Absolutely.
Why the Gold Coast Suns need Kurt Tippett
I streamed this game online and was very disappointed with the standard of the game. On a technical basis the level is very similar to our own A-League, whilst there may be more ‘stars,’ the 8-10 players that are playing alongside them are very ordinary. This was a particularly bad game, as I have also watched some very high standard LA Galaxy games. Yes it is above the A-League. Not by much though…definitely some food for thought for Timmy boy and those who read his comments.
Cahill sets up New York soccer win
That is a very youthful team. Definitely would go for something like that against weaker opposition. If it were a friendly against a Singapore or Malaysia then I would definitely be more experimental. Troisi is another interesting one, as is Oar. Both very gifted.
Make or break year for our young Socceroos
Good read. The squad will be one of the most exciting in the A-League for sure, some of the best young talent.
As a Heart supporter the loss of Craig Goodwin will be felt, he looked a sensational player.
Just curious as to whether Tinkler will make one last big dollar purchase for the Jets before the season starts…hmmm
Newcastle Jets are taking off
Good to see someone liked my article yesterday so much that they decided to write on the exact same topic…
A-League's Heart beat has returned
Apologies for the ‘Aaron Hamill’ error, it will shortly read ‘Brendan Hamill’
As far as I’m concerned Seongnam Ilhwa have no need for an injury prone power centre-half forward.
Proof read not 99 times but 100 times.
Thanks for the feedback all.
Melbourne Heart transfer policy: The Ajax System required
Lou has done it, it seems. All reports saying deal is done. Credit to Mr.Sticca and the Sydney F.C. board.
Lou Sticca: Australian football’s golden man