Sydney FC 4 Western United 2 There was a moment in the first half of the A-League men’s game at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night, when almost every supporter was muttering “not again” under their breath as their hearts beat faster when Andrew Redmayne raced out of goal on a whim to try and stemContinue reading ““Not again”, Lolley crackers, CEO skills”
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She bangs the drum at Sky Blue reunion
Sydney FC Women 1 Brisbane Roar 1 Sydney FC were given a pre-Christmas dose of reality at the beautiful Leichhardt Oval on Friday night as they were made to work hard for a point against Brisbane Roar. The visitors had taken a surprise early lead through Ashlee Brodigan, Cortnee Vine had touched home to equalise,Continue reading “She bangs the drum at Sky Blue reunion”
A-League women’s perfect day
Newcastle Jets 0 Sydney FC 1 The blueprint for a successful A-League women’s matchday experience saw Newcastle Jets host near neighbours Sydney FC on a pearler of a day at Sportsground No 2. Just how far women’s football in Australia has come in just two short years was quite evident this afternoon, with the seatsContinue reading “A-League women’s perfect day”
Sydney FC caught red handed
Sydney FC 0 Macarthur FC 2 A pivotal moment early in the piece completely changed the context of an all-Sydney affair on Saturday night as Macarthur FC burgled three valuable points; Andrew Redmayne harshly received his marching orders after only quarter of an hour and the visitors bided their time to survive an onslaught fromContinue reading “Sydney FC caught red handed”
Ravens show Blacktown City the way
Blacktown City 1 Gladesville Ravens 7 The return of women’s football to Landen Stadium ahead of the 2024 NPL2 season gave the new-look Blacktown City Under 20s a chance to pit their wits against a young team from the division above. It was visitors Gladesville Ravens who mastered the bounce and gave the home teamContinue reading “Ravens show Blacktown City the way”
Slender Sydney success in epic monsoon
Sydney FC 3 Perth Glory 2 The spirit of Kogarah returned to the Cove on Saturday as a low-key fixture with Perth Glory turned into one of the all-time classic footballing occasions at Allianz Stadium. On the back of a home Sydney derby defeat and an overall poor start to the season, expectations were lowContinue reading “Slender Sydney success in epic monsoon”
Sydney done by half-time
An incredible game on Sunday at an unusual venue saw Sydney FC swept aside in a disastrous first half before the game turned either side of a half-hour lightning pause and Melbourne City almost coughed up an unlikely point. The fervour in the stadium as the final 15 minutes unfolded continued past the final whistle,Continue reading “Sydney done by half-time”
Sydney derby blues
Sydney FC 0 Western Sydney Wanderers 1 What shaped up to be a fantastic night of football ended in bitter disappointment for a bumper A-League crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. A solitary goal was enough to send the three points along Victoria Road and signalled a false dawn of the new era at ourContinue reading “Sydney derby blues”
Australia Disunited
For those with keen hearing, it might have been picked up on the TV coverage, but for those who were there at AAMI Park for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Australia and Bangladesh, it was quite obvious. Anti-Sydney FC chants. And not just one or two fans. What on earth was the contextContinue reading “Australia Disunited”
When Mum and Dad See Me Kick
The number of books I consume during a year is alarmingly low, but there are some books that definitely leave you wanting more. This one from celebrated sports writer Stuart Thomas was one of them, and it left me wondering whether there could or should be another set of stories to follow this one up.Continue reading “When Mum and Dad See Me Kick”