Football

Is The Phoenix a Pawn in Football Politics?

A Phoenix is a bird that supposedly burns itself on a Pyre and re-invents itself. Is this the same fate that awaits the Wellington Phoenix Football Club? It is interesting to read the arguments currently raging between the FFA and

A Time to Say Nothing

There is nothing worse than watching a sports star in freefall, and when one does witness it, you have to wonder who is advising them and taking care of their reputation and guarding the respect they have earned. Frank Farina,

New Board Members Bring Professional Outlook to Football West

Football West held its annual General Meeting on Thursday last week at Perth Soccer Club and it appears that the current board has the expertise to move the game forward to where it should have been a long time ago.

Perth Glory’s Biggest Mistake

The biggest mistake that has ever been made at Perth Glory, apart from a few signings, was keeping the name and carrying it over from the old NSL to the Hyundai A League. For the past five seasons they have

Timing is Everything in Sport, On and Off the Park!

Wonderful scaremongering by AFL Chief Andrew Demetriou yesterday, making fans of his code of Football contemplate a season without football. Which even if Australia wins one of its World Cup bids is unlikely to be the case. It is one