...for a day on 27th November 2007.
Ben Buckley(a.k.a. Mr Invisible) on the FFA website: “I am also very pleased to announce that Network Ten will broadcast this major event live nationally in a three hour special presentation."
He was, of course, talking about the upcoming visit by 'the team that David Beckham plays for now' (a.k.a. LA Galaxy).
Well, its a start. From lil things big things grow.
Wednesday, 4 July 2007
Sunday, 1 July 2007
Leeding the Way
Ahhh......the good old days...
Thanks to the Age
Thats what I was reminded of as I watched the Socceroos v Singapore highlights on SBS this afternoon.
Kewell takes on and skins a player on the left flank, and crosses in for Mark Viduka to nod it into the back of the net.
Not since those heady days back at Leeds Utd have we had the chance to enjoy a match when both Harry and Dukes have hit the score-sheet in the most convincing of fashion.
I'm an optimist, and whilst many have criticised the performance as being a lack lustre one, I put it down to a stiff week of intense physical training in stifling conditions. For me its more important to see the big man Viduka putting some goals away for country as per his club form, Schwarzer making some great saves and the side recovering after a dodgy first half effort.
And when you look at the quality that was sitting on the bench or not even named in the starting squad. you have to look forward to the coming month with many positive thoughts.
I will be watching some of the games live, thank goodness, thanks to Conaldo's generosity, or the local Newcastle pub. But kudo's go th the Australian FourFourTwo website - your text commentary was fantastic for us non Fox viewers.
Kewell and Viduka, thanks for bringing back the memories...
Thanks to the Age
Thats what I was reminded of as I watched the Socceroos v Singapore highlights on SBS this afternoon.
Kewell takes on and skins a player on the left flank, and crosses in for Mark Viduka to nod it into the back of the net.
Not since those heady days back at Leeds Utd have we had the chance to enjoy a match when both Harry and Dukes have hit the score-sheet in the most convincing of fashion.
I'm an optimist, and whilst many have criticised the performance as being a lack lustre one, I put it down to a stiff week of intense physical training in stifling conditions. For me its more important to see the big man Viduka putting some goals away for country as per his club form, Schwarzer making some great saves and the side recovering after a dodgy first half effort.
And when you look at the quality that was sitting on the bench or not even named in the starting squad. you have to look forward to the coming month with many positive thoughts.
I will be watching some of the games live, thank goodness, thanks to Conaldo's generosity, or the local Newcastle pub. But kudo's go th the Australian FourFourTwo website - your text commentary was fantastic for us non Fox viewers.
Kewell and Viduka, thanks for bringing back the memories...
Saturday, 16 June 2007
Carle's Turkey Shoot 2
Well, I can't read Turkish....but rumour's are rife around the web that Nicky Carle has signed for Turkish side Gençlerbirliği (pronounced 'a-turkish-side') for a cool 1M Euros transfer fee. Now that's unconfirmed news, but if true thats the largest A-League transfer fee to date.
Looks like a signing pose to me.
See the links here:
The round ball in Ankara
Gençlerbirliği clubs website. Looks like they finished up 6th last year.
A Turkish sports channel
It appears he has signed for 3 years. Not a bad little earner for the Newcastle Jets FC.
Looks like a signing pose to me.
See the links here:
The round ball in Ankara
Gençlerbirliği clubs website. Looks like they finished up 6th last year.
A Turkish sports channel
It appears he has signed for 3 years. Not a bad little earner for the Newcastle Jets FC.
Thursday, 14 June 2007
Carle's Turkey shoot
The Newcastle Jets are on the verge of losing A-League player of the year and recent Socceroo Nick Carle to Turkish champion Fenerbahce (gaffered by Brazilian legend and former Japan coach Zico). In fact, latest reports have him in Turkey as we type.
What a loss to the A-League. I don't know how much money the Jets will get for the transfer, and I am sure that for the player it's a smart career move, and for the club there will be a reasonable financial outcome. But for the Hyundai A-league it's a crying shame to lose one of the competitions entertainers.
It was probably only a matter of time for Carle, who even this week in the midst of Rugby's flagship representative battle, managed to get a full page spread in the Coal City Herald. He has been hungry for more games in a bigger comp to give himself a better shot at regular NT duties, and has been saying so for a while now. A little more exposure playing in Europe as opposed to playing in Sydney for Olympic methinks.
Message to the FFA - WE NEED A LONGER COMP.
All is not lost however, Jets fans.....the Jets can look forward to Roderiguez and Carle type flair and entertainment from the likes of recent signings Livio Prieto (who is a former Argie under 20 Rep), Jorge Drovandi (another Argie), and possibly a Brazilian striker by the name of Flavio Barros.
And Joey Johns, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
What a loss to the A-League. I don't know how much money the Jets will get for the transfer, and I am sure that for the player it's a smart career move, and for the club there will be a reasonable financial outcome. But for the Hyundai A-league it's a crying shame to lose one of the competitions entertainers.
It was probably only a matter of time for Carle, who even this week in the midst of Rugby's flagship representative battle, managed to get a full page spread in the Coal City Herald. He has been hungry for more games in a bigger comp to give himself a better shot at regular NT duties, and has been saying so for a while now. A little more exposure playing in Europe as opposed to playing in Sydney for Olympic methinks.
Message to the FFA - WE NEED A LONGER COMP.
All is not lost however, Jets fans.....the Jets can look forward to Roderiguez and Carle type flair and entertainment from the likes of recent signings Livio Prieto (who is a former Argie under 20 Rep), Jorge Drovandi (another Argie), and possibly a Brazilian striker by the name of Flavio Barros.
And Joey Johns, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Saturday, 9 June 2007
Brett Emerton - Superman
Ok he couldn't take a free kick to save his life. And I do cringe when he takes a pot at goal from 30 m out.
But as news.com.au points out, Emo may just be the fittest man in one of the fittest teams in Australian sport.
Running an average of 12 km in a match is one thing, but doing it up to 3 times a week (as per the EPL and associated comps) is phenomenal. For the 55 games, including Socceroos performances, that he played last season, that's 660km over 11 months...equivalent to running more than 1 marathon every month.
So when the guy plays 50+ games a year at club level, and then backs up for every game the National Team plays, you know for sure where his massive Phar Lap heart is.......did I just make a horse racing analogy?
But as news.com.au points out, Emo may just be the fittest man in one of the fittest teams in Australian sport.
Running an average of 12 km in a match is one thing, but doing it up to 3 times a week (as per the EPL and associated comps) is phenomenal. For the 55 games, including Socceroos performances, that he played last season, that's 660km over 11 months...equivalent to running more than 1 marathon every month.
So when the guy plays 50+ games a year at club level, and then backs up for every game the National Team plays, you know for sure where his massive Phar Lap heart is.......did I just make a horse racing analogy?
Friday, 8 June 2007
Asian Cup Squad Announced
Goalkeepers: Mark Schwarzer, Brad Jones, Michael Petkovic
Defenders: Lucas Neill, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Mark Milligan, Patrick Kisnorbo
Midfielders: Mark Bresciano, Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella, Mile Sterjovski, Luke Wilkshire, Jason Culina, Carl Valeri, Nick Carle, David Carney
Forwards: Mark Viduka, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson, Brett Holman
Defenders: Lucas Neill, Brett Emerton, Michael Beauchamp, Michael Thwaite, Mark Milligan, Patrick Kisnorbo
Midfielders: Mark Bresciano, Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella, Mile Sterjovski, Luke Wilkshire, Jason Culina, Carl Valeri, Nick Carle, David Carney
Forwards: Mark Viduka, John Aloisi, Archie Thompson, Brett Holman
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
V-Bomber Transfer News
Looks like Mark Viduka is set to join the Geordies.
Meanwhile Arnie seems worried that he may not show for the Asian Cup, even though he is talking it up in the positive.
Meanwhile Arnie seems worried that he may not show for the Asian Cup, even though he is talking it up in the positive.
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