Football
What if the great Socceroos gamble had backfired?
Richard Hinds Even as Josh Kennedy answered a nation's prayers with an affirming nod of the head. Even as relief washed over those with barely a strand of fabric left on the edge of their seats.
Football
Make room on the Socceroos bandwagon
Richard Hinds Surely the Socceroos win. Surely they beat Iraq and avoid the tortuous uncertainty of sudden death repechage in Asia and South America. Surely they go straight to Rio.
Football
Socceroos' old magic back in nick of time
Richard Hinds Mark Bresciano and Robbie Kruse dominating the midfield and making the usually tight confines of Etihad Stadium look like their personal Simpson Desert.
Football
Grooming the Socceroos to become the boys for Brazil
Richard Hinds Entering the press conference room, Holger Osieck greets the waiting pack with an ironic reference to the many cameras thrust in his face. ''Strange there are so many.
Maybe it's Australia's winter of content
Richard Hinds There's plenty of sport on offer for patriotic Australian fans over the coming months.
Why it's time flares fell out of vogue with A-League fashionistas
Richard Hinds There is an equation often used by Australian soccer fans to illustrate the victimisation they feel: 11 arrests during a one-dayer at the SCG equals a quiet night out; 11 arrests at an A-League game...
Football
Del Piero keeps on kicking goals
Richard Hinds Les Murray was at Sydney FC training. Which, under normal circumstances, would be like the Pope popping into a suburban parish to watch the local priest conduct holy communion.
Soccer
Del Piero keeps on kicking goals
Richard Hinds Les Murray was at Sydney FC training. Which, under normal circumstances, would be like the Pope popping into a suburban parish to watch the local priest conduct holy communion.
