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United’s rival role reversal

Manchester United should look to Liverpool’s past when deciding the future of David Moyes in the summer, writes Riley Beveridge.

A new generation of Socceroos

Massimo Luongo’s surprise selection in Australia’s squad to take on Ecuador represents a change of direction under Ange Postecoglou, writes Riley Beveridge.

The Socceroos’ Mile man

With a new coach at the helm promising opportunities for the next generation, Socceroo Mile Jedinak should be given the captain’s armband, writes Justin Falconer.

Chanting for the right reasons

Mainstream media is heaping more praise than ever on the round-ball code, which is just as important as the Wanderers or Del Piero, writes Liam Quinn.

EPL round nine preview

Luke Sale previews this weekend’s Premier League football, which is headlined by the always fiery Tyne-Wear derby.

Ange first past the Poste

Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as coach of the Socceroos is a long overdue move by the FFA, writes Tom Morris.

A footballing fairytale

Real Sociedad’s rise to Champions League football is down to shrewd financial management and an unwavering trust in its own talent, writes James Gray-Foster.

FFA must shoulder the blame

The decision makers at the FFA are as much to blame for the Socceroos’ latest woes as is Holger Osieck, writes Daniel Baricevic.

The talent among us

The sacking of Holger Osieck is the perfect opportunity for the FFA to look long and look local in appointing the next coach, writes Erdem Koç.

A-League season snapshot

Haven’t had time to preview the 2013/14 A-League season? Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens and Sean Ellicott have you covered with their latest football infographic.

Conflict of allegiance

Manchester United’s Adnan Januzaj has the world at his feet, but his choice of country could damage the image of international football, writes Riley Beveridge.

A-League season preview: part one

With the A-League season beginning this weekend, Daniel Baricevic previews the teams he thinks will finish in the bottom half of the table.

Football focus: welcome back rabona

A glum looking World Cup winner, a giant burger and the return of the rabona headline the highlights from Europe this week, writes Chris Hearn.

EPL round six preview

Derby day moves from Manchester to London as Tottenham Hotspur host Chelsea in the opening game of round six. Luke Sale previews all the weekend’s action.

Culture club

The current trend of favouring short-term success is destroying football clubs’ ability to create a positive culture, writes Tom Midwood.

The brightest Sun wins the Brownlow

Gary Ablett well and truly deserved to win his second Brownlow Medal after Gold Coast’s terrific season, writes Paddy Naughtin.