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NTFS #121- The First Matildas, The FIFA Women’s World Cup, and Will There Be A Legacy?

Not the Footy Show Podcast

The Matildas run at the FIFA Women’s World Cup may well have come to an end but there are one group of ladies still seeking appropriate recognition, The First Matildas. This is the title of a book written by our

World Cup Qualification Money Must Be Invested In The Next Generation

No doubt there was a collective sigh of relief amongst the staff of Football Australia following Andrew Redmayne’s save in the penalty shoot-out against Peru that saw Australia qualify for its fifth consecutive World Cup. Congratulations must be extended to

Where Has The Magic of The FA Cup Gone?

Many years ago a schoolfriend of mine asked me to be the best man at his wedding, which was a huge privilege. While keen to accept the offer I wanted to know what date they had planned the ceremony, as

Is It Time For More Golden Moments?

Is modern day sport about the contest, or is it purely about entertainment? Ask the television executives who are now the ones predominantly funding sport, and they will tell you that is all about entertainment. Ask the average fan and

Have Egos Been Put Before the Team?

At the start of 2019 there were few in football in Australia who didn’t believe that the Matildas had a genuine chance of contesting the World Cup Finals in France, which get under way this week. However six months is