A first half hour of outrageous profligacy from Sydney FC followed by a game-changing referee decision signalled the end of summer at Kogarah Oval on Sunday. The football spectacle didn’t end the way we wanted, but the day out was another cracker in the hot sunshine. Remember, scroll left and right through the photos onContinue reading “Cannot buy a goal”
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Such a feeling I cannot stop
Saturday night at Kogarah, where else would you want to be? There was something special about this week’s game against the much-fancied Brisbane Roar. I couldn’t put my finger on it at the time, but on reflection this was probably the closest to the pre-Covid football experience that we have come. In fact no, itContinue reading “Such a feeling I cannot stop”
Kogarah rules
With our Saturday night now football free, it’s time to look back on Sydney FC’s latest game, through the eyes of a fan. Double header too, but the 4.30pm kick off was totally unachievable with school, work and a cross Sydney journey getting in the way. We did make good time though, Michelle‘s uncanny knackContinue reading “Kogarah rules”
Bulls hit by Sydney strikes
The first ever derby between Macarthur FC and Sydney FC, and lots of grumbling about the price of a ticket made this an unusual build up to the game. Would there be any Sydney fans there? Would the rains make this an epic Saturday night? Would Sydney FC get their mojo back? The answer toContinue reading “Bulls hit by Sydney strikes”
No home comforts
The scene was set on for a Friday blockbuster. Sydney FC on the back of a derby draw, Mariners having been undone by the Wanderers midweek, this one could go either way. The betting man would tip a draw, but we were expecting something special that we haven’t yet seen this season from our heroesContinue reading “No home comforts”
No place like home
Following Sydney FC is like going to an away game every time. This time we were at the home of the Sydney Olympics, Stadium Australia, the stadium everyone knows as ANZ but which has recently reverted to its original name. A lot of people don’t rate this stadium, and it is very big, but itContinue reading “No place like home”
Sky Blue road trippin’
It’s a Friday afternoon, where would you rather be? It’s time for another away day following Sydney FC, this time a trip to Newcastle to see the Jets and our mighty W-League team in action. (Remember swipe the photos to see more if you’re on your phone) With the new North Connex tunnel getting usContinue reading “Sky Blue road trippin’”
Away days are back
A-League. Saturday 2nd January 2021. Sydney FC away to Wellington Phoenix in Wollongong. 5pm kick off. As someone who travelled regularly to away games in my youth, following Newcastle United around the delights of the old Division 2 in the early 90s, the wish to recreate that buzz is always there. I’m happy to reportContinue reading “Away days are back”
Sydney is not red and black
A fantastic afternoon and evening of top-flight Australian football saw Western Sydney Wanderers totally outdone by their fiercest rivals Sydney FC in the W-League. An absolute bomb of a goal from the more prolific of the Ibinis on show steered the Sky Blues to a 3-0 win, and it could have been more. With theContinue reading “Sydney is not red and black”
2020 a year of memories
It’s been one mixed up, muddled up, shook up year for everyone. Throughout the trying times there have also been some golden moments and events that have made this year memorable for all the right things. So what has ben going on in the world of Unashamed Football Novels in 2020? Oh, and if you’reContinue reading “2020 a year of memories”