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Australia v Scotland: Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width!

Australia v Scotland: Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width!

Given the interest of Australians in how their favourite ex-players fare overseas and the number of ex-A Leaguers now playing in Scotland, there are quite a lot of Aussies now featuring on Scottish fan forums. This inevitably leads to arguments about the respective quality of the SPL and the A League. 19 Dec 2023
The Socceroos Need Arzani

The Socceroos Need Arzani

It’s time to invite Daniel Arzani back into the Socceroos fold. 24 Nov 2023
Australia v Palestine: Harry to the Rescue

Australia v Palestine: Harry to the Rescue

Australia did just enough overnight to go four points clear at the top of their World Cup qualifying group against Palestine. 22 Nov 2023
Could the NSD be more successful than the A League?

Could the NSD be more successful than the A League?

A National Second Division and promotion/relegation are a huge part of the answer. 22 Nov 2023
Socceroos 'notorious' World Cup squads come on a fateful day

Socceroos 'notorious' World Cup squads come on a fateful day

The 2026 World Cup qualifying process begins on Thursday night, the 16th of November, and while I detest what FIFA is doing with the next few World Cups, I can’t help but get excited when the Socceroos stride the world stage. So… deep breath… here we go again, against Bangladesh and Palestine for starters. 14 Nov 2023
The Socceroos Go To Wembley

The Socceroos Go To Wembley

For the first time ever, Australia will play England at the home of football – Wembley Stadium – and I, for one, am deeply concerned. 10 Oct 2023
Could the AFC split into two confederations?

Could the AFC split into two confederations?

So the Asian Confederation has already thrown its support behind the Saudi bid for the 2034 World Cup. That was quick… 5 Oct 2023
Rangers are dooming themselves to Celtic's shadow if they don't appoint Muscat

Rangers are dooming themselves to Celtic's shadow if they don't appoint Muscat

Glasgow Rangers are in trouble. The SPL season is only 7 matches in and they are already 7 points behind Celtic. I know very little about Michael Beale – Rangers manager – but I do know this: Rangers will get nowhere near Celtic with Beale in charge. 1 Oct 2023
People are beginning to make the 'outrageous' claim that Ange Postecoglou is the best in the world

People are beginning to make the 'outrageous' claim that Ange Postecoglou is the best in the world

After Ange’s barnstorming run through Japan, Scotland and now England, winning everything in sight… might he already be regarded as the best manager in the world? 30 Sep 2023
Could Money Ever Destroy Football?

Could Money Ever Destroy Football?

What would it take to kill football? The biggest, most popular sport in history, watched and played by billions, has never been so certain of its own mega-destiny. Everyone loves football… Or do they? 1 Sep 2023
The Cult of Ange

The Cult of Ange

The level of adulation already being shown by Spurs fans is almost scary. Only rock stars or crazy cult gurus get this much love... 22 Aug 2023
Vossy and Barnaby – Privates in the Secret War?

Vossy and Barnaby – Privates in the Secret War?

I read with disappointment Fox NRL and SEN radio commentator Andrew Voss’s comments on the proposed public holiday in the event that the Matildas win the World Cup. 15 Aug 2023
The Mariners are selling off their best talent. How is this sustainable?

The Mariners are selling off their best talent. How is this sustainable?

The Mariners are succeeding while selling their players like hotcakes. How is this sustainable? 17 Jul 2023
Spurs are a basket case, which is exactly why Jedinak and Ange are the best men for the job

Spurs are a basket case, which is exactly why Jedinak and Ange are the best men for the job

Ange Postecoglou has signed Mile Jedinak as an assistant at Tottenham Hotspurs. 28 Jun 2023
Something rotten in the state of Tottenham?

Something rotten in the state of Tottenham?

Ange Postecoglou is on the brink of winning a domestic treble with Celtic – that’s five trophies out of a possible six in just two seasons. (I hope I haven’t jinxed him saying that…) But others are watching... 2 Jun 2023
Argentinian fans still remember Garang Kuol...

Argentinian fans still remember Garang Kuol...

FTBL Analyst, Adrian Deans, is travelling in South America and took the opportunity to interview some Argentinian fans about their victory in the World Cup. 1 Mar 2023
Aaron Mooy: Prince of Parkhead

Aaron Mooy: Prince of Parkhead

After initial indifferent (or even antagonistic) response from fans, Aaron Mooy is now turning heads and changing minds at Celtic. 23 Jan 2023
This is what a golden generation built by an Australian looks like

This is what a golden generation built by an Australian looks like

They may not have the golden names of yesteryear, but we certainly have a golden team. 1 Dec 2022
One things certain, the Socceroos clearly need more pace against Tunisia

One things certain, the Socceroos clearly need more pace against Tunisia

Well, that was a wake up call… 23 Nov 2022
I'm surprised Gianni Infantino didn't stand with Garang Kuol and Sam Kerr in diversity solidarity...

I'm surprised Gianni Infantino didn't stand with Garang Kuol and Sam Kerr in diversity solidarity...

The Qatar World Cup – the biggest sporting event in the world – is just beginning. 22 Nov 2022
Vukovic's career is clearly ending, so why was Langerak snubbed?

Vukovic's career is clearly ending, so why was Langerak snubbed?

It pains me to write this article. 17 Nov 2022

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