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In the wake of Australia's absolute mauling at the hands of Brazil last weekend, calls for a regeneration of the Australian squad and the…
Rugby union isn't a foreign game to me. Having grown up in the southern suburbs of Sydney, I pretty much lived and breathed all…
Tonight's AFC Champions League knockout clash in Gosford between the Central Coast Mariners and Guangzhou Evergrande could not be more of a mismatch. Find…
Another feast of football greets us today, but before we gorge on the main meal that is the Sydney Derby, we have a delectable…
Harry Kewell will never play for the Socceroos again. It’s a statement that reverberates around my mind every time I try and come to…
Brisbane Roar will be looking for a win over old foe Central Coast Mariners when the two sides meet at Suncorp Stadium tonight. We'll…
Central Coast Mariners will be looking to solidify their hold on top spot when they host Melbourne Heart in the first game of a…
Sydney FC will be looking to improve on their 2-0 loss in round one when they travel across the Tasman to meet Wellington Phoenix…
The high-flying Newcastle Jets take on bottom-of-the-table Wellington Phoenix this afternoon as round seven of the A-League continues at Hunter Stadium. We'll have live…
Both Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory will be looking to back up round three wins with another three points tonight when they meet at…
To keep you up with the water cooler banter, I am back with my informative season previews and super special fun facts, sure to…
To keep you up with the water cooler banter, I am back with some informative season previews and super special fun facts. Today is…
To keep you up with the water cooler banter, we're back with our informative season previews and super special fun facts - today is…
If you didn’t know the A League was starting soon you must be living under a rock! So far we have seen headline after…
What a huge week it has been! Not only did Deadline Day deliver intrigue and excitement – who saw Dempsey ending up at Spurs?…
The Roar continues to preview the upcoming English Premier League season. Today we look at Chelsea FC. 2011/2012 Result: 6th Manager: Roberto Di Matteo…
The Roar continues it's preview of the 2012/13 season. This time we take a look at Sunderland. 2011/2012 Result: 13th Manager: Martin O'Neill RECRUITMENT…
Last Wednesday Holger Osieck announced a 20-man Socceroos squad for the international friendly with Scotland in Edinburgh on the 15th of August. Socceroos squad:…
With the Premier League a little over three weeks away, The Blog FC brings you a comprehensive guide of what to expect for your…
Vince Rugari’s article on the new Australian Premier League seemed to touch a few nerves when it came to promotion/relegation debate. Some are keen…
Rather than a die hard Sydney fan convincing you, how about a club legend from the Brisbane Lions?
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/alastair-lynch-sydney-has-built-great-afl-superpower-through-elite-culture-and-strong-staff/story-fnp04d6z-1227065138730
No O'Keefe gives Swans the edge
It’s hardly irrational. If I had a bad experience at a Woolworths store, I’d be less inclined to shop at that Woolworths — or any other Woolworths — again. Especially as there is numerous other alternatives (Coles, IGA) just around the corner for me.
Rather than victim blaming, lets focus on the real issue here – we have ZERO room in our game for these thugs. Hopefully they are identified and banned accordingly.
The FFA Cup brought out the best and worst of football
I don’t want to be THAT guy, coz I agree with your sentiment. But I think Aaron Mooy did at the East Asian Cup? So last year.
Joeys showing signs the production process is starting to bear fruit
I call BS Gene. Did you even watch the Sydney game?
Lemon's winners and losers, AFL Round 22
IIRC Mick Charlesworth once said that a five figure average (so 10k) was the break even point for the club. I can’t actually find that article anymore to confirm tho…
Consolidating the A-League: What to do with the Jets and Mariners
If Tony Lockett didn’t kick a bag every week, no one did. Or ever will.
Carlisle can be the AFL's best forward
past coaches had a very different qualifying path – effectively having 4 years to prepare for a single two-legged playoff.
Postecoglou gives Australia a sense of belonging to something bigger
Am I the only cynic that has a sneaking suspicion that FIFA can’t afford a World Cup final that doesn’t involve Brazil?
Can Brazil replicate Les Bleus' home success without a world class striker?
Ah Johnno. It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt.
Can Brazil replicate Les Bleus' home success without a world class striker?
One thing we can look forward to in the Asian Cup is a slight tweak in Ange’s system. Rather than playing two pressing mids (in this morning’s case Jedi and McKay) and one a bit further up the pitch (Bozanic), I’d expect a single defensive midfielder paired with two playmakers.
Just who that will be, I’m not even sure it is worth guessing at this point. Ange has made it clear that match fitness is a priority under his regime — which I think means a whole lot more potential Socceroos will be moving this transfer window in pursuit of first team football. 6 months is plenty of time for anyone to work their way into contention — especially with the amount of players that were ruled out of this World Cup due to injury.
It’s entirely plausible that a third of our 23 players in Brazil may not even be taken to the Asian Cup.
Socceroos wilt in possession, suffer the pain of Spain's passing game
Harry had the talent, Timmy had the endeavour.
Just as I’d pick Steve Waugh to bat for my life, I’d pick Cahill every time.
Is Tim Cahill really our greatest Socceroo?
Hold on, Mike Tuckerman doesn’t play for the Socceroos?!?
Socceroos wilt in possession, suffer the pain of Spain's passing game
Agreed. I’m not even sure if some are watching the same Socceroos games as me.
Socceroos wilt in possession, suffer the pain of Spain's passing game
I agree that Jedi’s passing is poor, but he is definitely in our first XI. No other Australian can match his defensive presence in midfield.
The debate should not be about if he should be selected, but how he is used. Personally, I think he has the Makelele/de Jong role written all over him = a midfield enforcer whose longest pass should be no more that 5m, paired with deep-lying playmaker.
The question is – who steps into that playmaker role once Bresh is done?
Socceroos wilt in possession, suffer the pain of Spain's passing game
I’ll take the bet. The Villa story will lead the Sports bulletin in at least 1 capital city.
Lock it in Eddy.
BREAKING: Melbourne Heart change name to Melbourne City, sign David Villa
1 per season.
BREAKING: Melbourne Heart change name to Melbourne City, sign David Villa
Duff has been touted, but not confirmed.
It’s also not known if he will be the marquee or fit in within the cap. As the other club he was linked with is Sligo Rovers, there is hope that Duff can take up an international spot, but not the marquee.
BREAKING: Melbourne Heart change name to Melbourne City, sign David Villa
I’m not sure if you ever read Australian Rules’s posts past his moniker? He’s clearly as much of a football fan as anyone here, and when he does have criticisms — and we all do — he back them up with reasonable arguments.
Believe it: Australia CAN beat Spain
hahaha I can see the headlines now.
“Spain happy with scoreless draw against Socceroos
Vicente del Bosque looked pleased with the result, noting that none of his players had been injured. “Our physios were the true winners today.”
We're crap and we know it, so just enjoy the Socceroos ride
Middy I’m usually the first agree with you, but I’m not with you on the Offsiders example. SOO was clearly the biggest sporting event in Australia last week and deservedly led. The fact that a Socceroo training session got airtime at all is encouraging…
Football the key to disarming Qatar’s most dangerous weapons
I don’t want to re-ignite the “which league is better” debate, but what are you basing your judgement of the Austrian Bundesliga off? Admittedly, I haven’t watch any Austrian league games, but I watched all of Austria Vienna’s CL games and they looked like an excellent side.
Transfermarkt, which may not be the most reputable source in the world – but it’ll do, rates the average market value of A-League teams at just under 8 million euro. It rates the average market value of an Austrian Bundesliga team at just under 16 million euros.
I love the A-League, and it is clearly getting better every year. But if I had the choice of a 25yo Aussie playing regularly for a team like Vienna, or a team like the Newcastle Jets, I would choose Vienna every day of the week.
Stuttered Socceroos means more head-scratching for Aussies
A small price to pay…
We're not Europe, so let's move on and embrace A-League finals