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New season, same A-League in Australia
The A-League makes its return this week but a low key build up and other issues impacting the game have dampened excitement, writes Matthew Galea.
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A-League Champion O’Neill would relish Republic of Ireland call up
Sydney FC midfielder Brandon O’Neill has spoken of his interest in representing Ireland in the wake of claiming the A-League’s top honours in Australia.
Behind the game – Can Australian football learn from its past?
With talent production stalling, Matthew Galea get some thoughts and insights from one of the Australian game’s longest-serving servants, Grant Lee.
Australian second-tier must find voice to secure future in FFA governance mess
Matthew Galea discusses the latest news from Australia where the governing body, FFA, has pushed back its plans to expand the A-League beyond ten teams.
Australian football governance crisis as FFA expansion delays add to putrid track-record
The running of the game in Australia has come in for plenty of criticism over the years, and Matthew Galea says that enough is enough.
Australian football stagnates as fans grow tired of ten-team A-League
Matthew Galea discusses the problems in Australian football and its top tier competition as expansion and promotion/relegation remain hot topics with fans.
Robbie Keane’s next move could be to the A-League’s Western Sydney Wanderers
Having departed Major League Soccer earlier this month, Robbie Keane is in search of a new home and is being heavily linked with a move to the A-League.
Where next for Adebayo Akinfenwa?
Adebayo Akinfenwa, otherwise known as The Beast, is on the lookout for a new club but where should he ply his trade next?
Reds’ renaissance continues with A-League Grand Final in Adelaide
Adelaide United were in crisis just six months ago but now the South Australians will host an A-League Grand Final for the first time.
The A-League’s obsession with conformity needs to change
Neil Sherwin discusses A-League chief Damien de Bohun’s comments around simultaneous kick offs for this week’s final round of action.