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Singapore bidder aiming to snap up Perth Glory

Singapore bidder aiming to snap up Perth Glory

Perth Glory’s takeover saga has taken another twist with a wealthy Singaporean property investor now understood to be in “advanced discussions” to acquire the A-League club. 15 Oct 2023
'He's a beast': Duke backs Souttar to shut out Kane

'He's a beast': Duke backs Souttar to shut out Kane

After just 175 minutes of club football for Leicester City so far this season, Harry Souttar’s preparation to thwart the threat of Harry Kane and co appears less than ideal leading into the Wembley friendly against England. 13 Oct 2023
'Changing perceptions': How Socceroos can shift the dial at Wembley

'Changing perceptions': How Socceroos can shift the dial at Wembley

When Australia famously dispatched Sven-Göran Eriksson’s England 3-1 at a freezing Upton Park 20 years ago, their starting line up boasted seven Premier League players. 10 Oct 2023
Burgess backs marvel Luongo to shine again for Socceroos

Burgess backs marvel Luongo to shine again for Socceroos

After five years in the international wilderness, and at the age of 31, Massimo Luongo could have been forgiven for thinking his Socceroos days were done. 8 Oct 2023
No merci: Troyes fans lose faith in Kisnorbo 'project'

No merci: Troyes fans lose faith in Kisnorbo 'project'

Besieged Patrick Kisnorbo has dodged the guillotine for now - but close observers of struggling French Ligue 2 Troyes believe it will take seismic shift in sentiment to win back the trust of disaffected fans. 7 Oct 2023
Duke in a tough spot as Socceroos call-up looms

Duke in a tough spot as Socceroos call-up looms

Socceroos striker Mitchell Duke has become a victim of his own success, with club side Michida Zelvia imploring Graham Arnold to overlook him this month so he can remain in Japan to help his team clinch promotion to J1. 4 Oct 2023
Kisnorbo facing axe after horror run in France

Kisnorbo facing axe after horror run in France

A City Football Group delegation, led by managing director Brian Marwood, head to France this week to almost certainly rubber stamp the axing of besieged Troyes coach Patrick Kisnorbo. 2 Oct 2023
Muscat front-runner for Rangers job

Muscat front-runner for Rangers job

Kevin Muscat has emerged as the bookies’ early favourite to succeed sacked Michael Beale at Rangers. 2 Oct 2023
Ange an inspiration as Monty hits ground running in Scotland

Ange an inspiration as Monty hits ground running in Scotland

With the endorsement of Ange Postecoglou ringing in his ears, Nick Montgomery - Australia’s latest coaching export - is confident he can carry on in Scotland where he left off in the A-League. 27 Sep 2023
Western union: Former Socceroos striker heading back to A-League

Western union: Former Socceroos striker heading back to A-League

Much-travelled former Socceroos striker Nikita Rukavytsya is set to close out his career in the A-League, with Western United making overtures for the off-contract veteran. 24 Sep 2023
Middle East entity among six bidders vying to buy Perth Glory

Middle East entity among six bidders vying to buy Perth Glory

Perth Glory coach Alen Stajcic expects the club’s future to be resolved in the coming weeks, with a Middle East consortium emerging as the favourites from a list of six potential new owners. 22 Sep 2023
Scotland's latest Aussie arrival sets about winning Hearts and minds

Scotland's latest Aussie arrival sets about winning Hearts and minds

A six-strong Aussie contingent will straddle the stage when Hearts travel to high-flying St Mirren on Saturday - with Calem Nieuwenhof the most recent addition to the Antipodean invaders scattered across the Scottish Premiership. 21 Sep 2023
Meet the Aussie Viking tearing it up in Norway

Meet the Aussie Viking tearing it up in Norway

The possibility of sampling Champions League football next season is a huge lure for Olyroos midfielder Patrick Yazbek, as he helps spearhead Elitesarien leaders Viking FK towards domestic glory in Norway. 20 Sep 2023
Joeys boss keen to cap Lucas Neill's whizkid son

Joeys boss keen to cap Lucas Neill's whizkid son

Australia U-17s coach Brad Maloney is eyeing a next generation Neill as a potential Joeys recruit. 19 Sep 2023
Aussies Abroad: Angeball arrives, Viking and Ipswich duos on fire, and all aboard the Strain train

Aussies Abroad: Angeball arrives, Viking and Ipswich duos on fire, and all aboard the Strain train

In August, Ange Postecoglou immediately impacted the English Premier League, Aussie duos in Norway and England grabbed Graham Arnold’s attention, and a former Adelaide United defender had an outstanding month in Scotland. Front Page Football's Christian Marchetti looks at the most significant talking points surrounding the Socceroos and Aussies Abroad in July for FTBL. 16 Sep 2023
Schwarzer salutes Postecoglou's Tottenham turn-around

Schwarzer salutes Postecoglou's Tottenham turn-around

On the day that Ange Postecoglou was nominated for the FIFA’s prestigious annual ‘Best’ awards, Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer has given his verdict on the former Australia coach’s lightning start to life at Tottenham. 15 Sep 2023