Socceroo Envy
Seeing Tim Cahill and his Socceroos beat up Jordan made the Doc feel some sort of way, so he wrote a thing about it.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 32
"You can lead a fantastic life here. People are used to my face right now where I live, and you wouldn't believe but, as a Premier League manager, life is pretty normal in England."
Form or Reputation: The Big Decision For England Ahead of Euro 2016
Anytime you’re able to beat the world champions just a few months out from a major competition, that’s a good thing. Even more so when you do it with a hearty comeback on the back of a group of young and inexperienced players.
Flying Kiwis – March 22
Champions League footy is not exactly a pipe dream for Winston and the Hammers. It’s a genuine opportunity.
The Tricky Task Facing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Trying to form this unbalanced City team of injury prone stars and ex-Gunners back into the dominant force of the British Isles (as well as bringing that elusive continental success) is a far tougher gig than Pep’s being given credit for.
Do We Really Need the Away Goals Rule Anymore?
“The weight of the away goal is too heavy, too big and is not justifiable anymore … I think it's a problem in the modern game."
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 31
Okay, first off you have to transport back in time to 1485 when Richard III of England was killed in battle at Bosworth Field. Shakespeare wrote a play about it...
Flying Kiwis – March 15
Will he play or will he stay home? It was a question that divided many West Ham fans as the Winston Reid injury return dragged on another week.
Team Welly Wins the Premiership and Footy Lives Again in NZ!
Last night I witnessed an incredible game of football. It didn’t take place in the gladiatorial confines of the Nou Camp or Bernabeu, nor the tribal haunts of Anfield or Old Trafford either.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 30
Pretty soon it’s gonna get hard to keep track of all the Premier League catch up games, with all the postponements beginning to mount.
Flying Kiwis – March 9
There’s one bloke we can always rely on who is never injured and that’s Tommy Smith.
Is the Premier League Now Leicester City’s Title to Lose?
Leicester drop two points and the rest of them drop three. Turns out God is as much of a bandwagon Leicester fan as the rest of us.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 29
I miss the old Arsenal, straight from the 'Go Arsenal/Chop up the soul Arsenal, set on his goals Arsenal
Hard & Fast: Football Ferns Suffer 1-0 Defeat To Brazil
The Football Ferns are in Portugal for the Algarve Cup and they went down to Brazil in their first game.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - (Mid) Week 28
Oh Louis. It’s times like this past week when we remember why we all got so excited when you took over.
Ernie! Battlers March On, Led By Mr 200
Andrew Durante's 200th appearance, a 'do-what-it-takes' win over Melbourne City and Phoenix generosity.
Flying Kiwis – March 1
Slaven Bilic said last week that he was hopeful that Winston would take part against Sunderland, a sentiment echoed by the West Ham Head of Medical and Sports Science.
Champions League Chasers: Who’s Gonna Beat Barcelona?
Who is gonna beat Barcelona? Who’s gonna stop them from storming to another Champions League title? There are a few candidates, don’t you worry.
The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 27
“We have to keep the ball better and we have to move the ball quicker – that’s always what we have to do. Desire … it is a great word. I often use the word ‘horny’ with my players.” – Louis Van Gaal
Flying Kiwis – February 23
Hey check it out, somebody who isn’t injured and it’s Marco Rojas!