Welcome to The Mixed Bag! The Socceroos smashed five past Curacao, but where's the rotation? Why is Maty Ryan playing 90 minutes in back-to-back friendlies while Alex Robertson gets a measly 12 minutes? On a brighter note, Jordy Bos is proving to be an absolute revelation since his move to Feyenoord.

Locally, the Perth Glory Women’s finals hopes have officially faded to black. Renton gives us the inside scoop on the fan group's recent sit-down with coach Stephen Peters, leading to a harsh reality check about the club's standards and why missing the top six is a failure. We also dissect the disconnect between grassroots football and the A-League, asking why the Glory have become a "running joke" among the local footballers.

Plus, we cover Ireland’s 28-year World Cup drought, the terrifying prospect of Canberra United folding, an appalling referee abuse incident in NPL Victoria , and the spicy A-League coaching drama as Ufuk Talay and Patrick Kisnorbo take up their new posts. 

Key Topics:

• Socceroos' Wasted Window: * Australia secured a 5-1 win over Curacao to close out the international break.

• Jordy Bos is locked in as a superstar find, racking up goals and assists for Feyenoord.

• However, the boys rip into the conservative use of substitutes, specifically wasting the window by giving Alex Robertson just 12 minutes of pitch time and playing Maty Ryan for 90 minutes in both friendlies.

• The Grassroots Disconnect: * The local WA Night Series has seen fantastic crowds and a renewed interest in local football.

• A brutal discussion on how Perth Glory is viewed as a "running joke" by local players , and how the club desperately needs to build a presence in schools and local clubs to win back the fans.

• Glory Women's Season Post-Mortem: * The FSG's 90-minute meeting with coach Steven Peters revealed that the team is aware of their shortcomings in both boxes.

• Neil argues that in a league with no relegation, missing the finals is the ultimate measure of failure.

• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

  • Good: Jordy Bos’s rise for club and country , and the thriving local WA amateur and state league setups.

  • Bad: Ireland crashing out of World Cup contention, marking 28 years without an appearance. Furthermore, the dire financial future of Canberra United after losing their $200,000 government lifeline.

  • Ugly: The Socceroos' "watermelon" gradient away kit , and a disgraceful incident in NPL Victoria where Brunswick City's head coach was sent off for aggressively abusing a female linesman.

  • The A-League Coaching Carousel: * Sydney FC drops a bombshell with Ufuk Talay resigning, reportedly heading to the Western Sydney Wanderers. Patrick Kisnorbo steps into the Sydney FC role out of nowhere , setting up an incredibly spicy Sydney Derby.

Keywords

Socceroos, Jordy Bos, Perth Glory Women, A-League Men, Canberra United, NPL WA, Maty Ryan, Ufuk Talay, Patrick Kisnorbo, World Cup Qualifiers.

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