Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

Why the Stutteroos are still misfiring at the Asian Cup

What happened to the well-oiled machine we saw in recent friendlies? The Socceroos’ Asian Cup campaign so far has been more like my father’s old Valiant – firing on all three. Three if we’re lucky! 19 Jan 2024
The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

The Socceroos were hard to watch against India...but there's one obvious solution

We’ve all seen footage of those subcontinental trains and buses with people piled in (and on top) in any old fashion – clutching luggage, children and animals. The Socceroos got to see it first hand last night as India parked a fleet of buses, teeming with desperate defenders – and nearly got something from the game. 14 Jan 2024
Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

Why the Australian media totally ignores the Asian Cup

I feel like there’s been very little in the way of fanfare for the Asian Cup starting this week. Could that be because we don’t have a lot of confidence in our chances? Or do we simply not care very much? Or is it something more sinister? 10 Jan 2024
Tilio? Are You Kidding Arnie?

Tilio? Are You Kidding Arnie?

Socceroos fans have mostly welcomed the team announced today by Graham Arnold. But there is at least one selection leaving many fans scratching their heads. 22 Dec 2023
Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Last season’s Champions, despite losing several key players and their mastermind coach (Nick Montgomery), are starting to look ominously good again. 22 Dec 2023
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

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