Sure Herrington looked ok the other night but he's not a starting XI player in a WC match nor would you put an 18 y/o novice like him on with 15 minutes to play to defend a 1-0 lead. He's 18 playing in the MLS not some prodigy like Viduka or Kewell. He shouldn't be going to this WC, squad should...

Our group is very very even. There is no powerhouse we have to contend with this time. Every game will be up for grabs. We know what we're gonna get with Popovic. 0-0 draws or ugly smash n grab wins. FIFA will definitely want the US to do well though...worst pot2 team ended up with the hosts...

Good luck to both Lavelle and Aguek. Came in did the business and have moved on to bigger and better things. They were never going to stay long term. Hellas have always raided other clubs for 'star' players so can't complain when it happens to us. Would love Sawyer to eventually come back to us.

If Lakeside was available it would definitely have been there and deservedly so. Even with 4-5k there the vibe is good. Unfortunately booked months ago by athletics. AAMI too expensive and as someone mentioned a concert is happening there during the week. FA aren't going to break the bank to...

It was 8 weeks ago. There were a few flares and a bit of colour. It's a grand final after all. Big fucking deal. It added to the atmosphere. Everyone had forgotten about it except the bedwetters at FV.....

Heidelberg have recently played twice at a packed out Lakeside. It really shouldn't worry them...they're the best team outside of the A League some people tell me. Otherwise play it at Bundoora where we beat them a few months ago in the Docherty Cup final.

Managed to get a timeslot the other day for the current fifa lottery sales phase. Purchased the Australia tst3 cat3, i.e our 3 group games for $US750....With the added 'bonus' of being forced to pay an 'opening game' levy should we play one of the hosts first up!! Cat2 was around $US1600, cat1...

You know what you're going to get with Popovic football. Dour, defensive based system designed to stay in games for as long as possible and take any limited chances that may come your way. It's painful to watch but acceptable when you win. Lose and its simply rubbish and questionable. Real on...

Have been lurking on here for months but decided to reply to the post regarding the Uruguay game. And by coincidence was today talking to a friend overseas regarding next years WC, tickets etc. Hoping to get an Australia tst3 in this current fifa sales phase or via FA+ membership later on. No...

Showing my age but I had gone through every Socceroo WC campaign/disaster since 1977. Just pain and misery. Always somehow finding a way to stuff up. Grew up supporting South Melbourne in the NSL in the sheilas, wogs and poofters era. Soccer was my life. But I was there in '05 vs Uruguay and...