Is Success not Being Predictable?
How does one measure the success of a sport in the modern era? The answer invariably is it depends upon who you talk to. Is it based on the attendance figures at live games? Is it based on the viewing
Crossing the Line – A World Cup Debate
Goalkeepers over the years have been called many things, crazy, being the mildest of the tags they have been given. Some have unfortunately been accused of influencing games with their performances. Yet few have been labeled cheats. Interestingly this was
Will An Appeal Delay the Socceroos?
Understandably the United States of America is in shock that its men’s football, or as they call it soccer team, has failed to qualify for the World cup next year in Russia. This is the first time that the United
Time to Accentuate the Positive
Nobody likes a whinger, especially Australians. Unfortunately Perth Glory are beginning to get a reputation for whingeing. First up they were upset that they were not given the hosting rights for the FFA Cup final played at the weekend. Their
Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Congratulations to the Republic of Ireland for qualifying for the European Championships, their first major tournament for ten years. What is great to see is the desire of coach Giovanni Trappatoni, to continue in the job despite being aged 72.
