Scott Wootton; from Ferguson to Griffiths

Then to Perth, where Glory recruit Scott Wootton has provided stability amongst turbulence, and now improved fortunes under Adam Griffiths. Scott reflects on his early career at Manchester United, and provides considered opinion on the game in Australia.

Taryn Heddo’s A-League Women’s wrap

The A-League Women’s continues to throw up extraordinary results with Canberra, Victory and City top of the table, all while the Matildas’ ambition at the 2026 Asian Cup continues to loom. Ten/Paramount+ commentator Taryn Heddo wraps domestic proceedings, and casts forwards to the biggest event on …

Joey Lynch as FIFA announce exorbitant World Cup ticket prices - Box2Box

Joey Lynch (ESPN, The Guardian) discusses the announcement of FIFA's World Cup ticket prices, which left fans around the world outraged this week in what was a significant divergence from recent practice. Joey also casts his eye over the Socceroos & Matildas at the end of 2025, and the big A-League…

James Pearce as Liverpool drama steadies, Salah returns - Box2Box

A week has again proven a long time in football, this time in Liverpool; a win in Europe and the League has Arne Slot’s side in better form, while Mo Salah has returned to the squad against expectation. The Athletic’s Reds reporter James Pearce returns; has Slot pulled off a masterful act of manage…

Brendan Schwab with Australian Football at dawn of 'fourth professional era' - Box2Box

In mid-November, long-time football administrator and Football Australia Hall of Fame member Brendan Schwab wrote a piece titled: '‘Australian football is at its most important point this century. Our destiny as a football nation is at stake', for Football360. In an extended chat Brendan expands on…

Beau Busch as annual PFA 'A-League Men's report' indicates lack of faith, again - Box2Box

The PFA’s annual reports into the A-League Men’s & Women’s competitions are always essential reading, but the damning nature of this year’s edition - released last Thursday - felt particularly important. Union Chief-executive Beau Busch returns, with well over half the men’s competition ‘dissatisfi…

Daniel Garb wraps Socceroos World Cup draw, Mohamed Salah saga & more - Box2Box

The Socceroos World Cup Group has been (almost) decided, set to play a host nation for the first time since 1974. Daniel Garb forecasts what looks a generous group by previous standards, as well as a word on the A-League Men’s on the field, and sad state of affairs at Anfield as Mo Salah goes nucle…

Young Socceroos manager Trevor Morgan reflects on U20 World Cup - Box2Box

It’s been two months since Trevor Morgan led the Young Socceroos to their first U20 World Cup since 2013, where they performed admirably at the end of a long cycle. Morgan speaks to the lessons taken on by the group, and his own philosophy on youth coaching.

Perth Glory CEO Anthony Radich as manager search continues - Box2Box

Perth Glory remain without a manager three weeks on from the sacking of David Zdrilic, but have recently moved into their new base at Mirrabooka and feel they’re laying solid foundation off the field. CEO Anthony Radich returns to answer the multitude of questions facing the club.

Scott McIntyre with Arnie’s Iraq still alive, Melbourne City fire in ACL Elite - Box2Box

Iraq and the UAE will finally settle the final place from AFC World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, heading into the tie locked at 1-1. Meanwhile, Asian domestic leagues will conclude in the coming weeks with Kevin Muscat eyeing silverware, and Melbourne City look to have their act together in the ACL…