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Tag: australia

A-League protest descends into chaos as Melbourne Derby abandoned

A-League protest descends into chaos as Melbourne Derby abandoned

December 18, 2022 by Neil Sherwin

Neil Sherwin looks at the chaos that unfurled at Saturday night’s Melbourne Derby amidst supporter unrest in Australia.

Solskjaer: There have been no offers for Paul Pogba

Solskjaer: There have been no offers for Paul Pogba

July 10, 2019 by Neil Sherwin

Paul Pogba is going nowhere for the time being, according to Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Keogh keen to extend Perth Glory stay despite Melbourne City link

Keogh keen to extend Perth Glory stay despite Melbourne City link

January 10, 2019 by Neil Sherwin

Andy Keogh has been linked with a move away from Perth Glory but the striker is more than happy with life in Western Australia.

A-League must tread carefully with Usain Bolt experiment

A-League must tread carefully with Usain Bolt experiment

August 19, 2018 by Neil Sherwin

This weekend saw Usain Bolt jet into Australia to begin a indefinite trial period with the A-League’s Central Coast Mariners.

Despite World Cup disappointments, there are grounds for optimism for Australia

Despite World Cup disappointments, there are grounds for optimism for Australia

July 6, 2018 by William Stebbing

Despite disappointing results at this World Cup, William Stebbing believes there are grounds for optimism for Australia for the future

Unfancied Australia will aim to surprise under Van Marwijk in Russia

Unfancied Australia will aim to surprise under Van Marwijk in Russia

June 12, 2018 by Neil Sherwin

The Australia squad lacks the household names of yesteryear but they aren’t heading to the World Cup just to make up the numbers.

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

April 17, 2018 by Alan Moore

Following the weeks where diplomatic tensions between Russia and ‘the West’ deteriorated further, Alan Moore reflects on what it means for this summer’s World Cup.

New season, same A-League in Australia

New season, same A-League in Australia

October 5, 2017 by Matthew Galea

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.

The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen

The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen

September 6, 2017 by Neil Sherwin

The holes left by Robbie Keane and Tim Cahill are having a big impact on the Republic of Ireland and Australia, writes Neil Sherwin.

A-League Champion O'Neill would relish Republic of Ireland call up

A-League Champion O’Neill would relish Republic of Ireland call up

May 11, 2017 by Neil Sherwin

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.

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