Category: Articles
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Stadium Experience Failures: Stadium Management must be put under the spotlight.
Recent security incidents have put fan policing back in the spotlight. Fans online have been vocal about their negative experiences, football bodies have put out statements and active groups have…
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Wellington emerge from COVID volatility as stable title contenders
To the shock and delight of many A-League fans, the Wellington Phoenix are flying high at the top of the A-League Men’s ladder. How though has a club with no…
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Stadiums failing to deliver positive fan experiences
Policing at Australian sport events has again come under scrutiny from fans, after three fan groups staged protests or walkouts related to alleged poor security measures. Western Sydney On Saturday,…
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Copyright Chaos in Victoria as ACDC and Vietnam impact local broadcasts
Victorian Football has been hit with not one, but multiple copyright issues this week. You’re the Voice, don’t use mine Disappointingly for fans, multiple broadcasts were removed from YouTube this…
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Matildas secure Olympic qualification and reach 2.1 million with broadcast
The Matildas have dominated Uzbekistan in front of over 54,000 people to secure their spot at the Paris Olympics. The Matildas started the match perfectly with a goal inside the…
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APL Commissioner Nick Garcia addresses Canberra, VAR and more in cautious interview
A-Leagues Commissioner Nick Garcia addressed Canberra Expansion, VAR and much more on this week’s broadcast of The Global Game with Simon Hill and Mark Bridge. We’ve summarised the main points…
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One goal per game Western United need to change attacking approach
Western United have scored the least goals in the A-League this season and are firmly planted at the bottom of the ladder. Just two years ago Western United were crowned…
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The Mariners are growing crowds and producing huge performances, despite losing half their Champion squad
The Central Coast Mariners started this A-League campaign with four consecutive losses, saw half of their Championship winning squad leave, and were forced to replace their outgoing manager. Somehow though,…
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Australia favourite to host 2026 women’s Asian Cup, but FA needs a different game plan
Australia is likely to host the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, as reported by the Financial Review, after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan both pulled out of the bidding process. The event…
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Preston vs Victory: Reviewing the match-day experience
For about a decade now, the Preston Lions have been enjoying a renaissance on and off the field, and in the process, have made waves in the Australian football community.…
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Wellington Phoenix Ownership History
In 2006 the FFA revoked the licence of New Zealand Knights and transferred it to New Zealand Soccer. In 2007 Terry Serepisos funded the licence for Wellington. They were given…
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Western United Ownership History
In 2018 the Western Melbourne Group bid for a spot in the A-League. Soon after, their team Western United were awarded a licence to participate in the competition. The project…
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Western Sydney Wanderers Ownership History
In 2004 Soccer NSW made a bid for a license in the inaugural A-League season. Their bid comprised a Western Sydney based team to be based out of Parramatta Stadium.…
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Sydney FC Ownership History
In 2004 Soccer NSW announced a bid for the A-League In November 2004 Sydney FC were accepted into the A-League, with Soccer NSW holding 25% and Private Investors holding 75%…
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Perth Glory Ownership History
In 1995 Nick Tana (Chicken Treat and Red Rooster) led a consortium to bid for a Perth team to enter the NSL. In 1996 Perth Glory entered the NSL. In…
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Newcastle United Jets Ownership History
In 2000 local businessman, Con Constantine bought remnants of the Newcastle Breakers from David Hall. The new club was and named Newcastle United and moved their home games to their…
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