So Sean #Dyche ‘s first game in charge of #Forest ends in a 2-0 home win over Porto. And this is the team he picked. A return to a back four, players in their natural positions and a match fit striker up front. Practical & effective, exactly what you’d expect from Dyche. 👍 #NFOPOR #UEL #NFFC

Interesting news from #BrisbaneRoar this week on decision to move to a European style ‘B team’ model. The appointment of Spanish coach signals a shift to closer integrate NPL team with first XI. My latest for Round Ball Australia explains how #ALM #BRFC roundballaustralia.com.au/brisbane-roa...

Goals galore in the #ChampionsLeague this morning, but the most impressive result imho came at the Emirates. Beating a Diego Simeone side 4-0 takes some doing, and #Gyokeres scoring 2 is significant. If the Gunners can get him firing they could be unstoppable.. #Arsenal #UCL #AFC

It was a privilege to interview this young Queenslander recently, and Grace #Kuilamu made quite an impression. Talented, ambitious & humble - some combination. Read about her journey in my exclusive for Round Ball Australia below ⬇️ #ALW #BRFC #Matlidas roundballaustralia.com.au/brisbanes-ne...

These match stats are damning for #WestHam , pointing out how they not only lost at home to #Brentford this morning, but got totally outplayed too. Not a good look for new boss Nuno Esposito, as his #Hammers remain in bottom three. Brentford’s win takes them up to 13th.. #WHUBRE #EPL #WHUFC

#Liverpool fell to their 4th consecutive loss in all comps this morning, as #ManUtd won at Anfield for the first time since 2016. The champions lost just 4 times in the League all last season - they have now lost 3 of their first 8 games this term.. #LIVMUN #PremierLeague #EPL #LFC #football

So what in recent days seemed inevitable finally happened. 39 days is too short in any job, but this seemed a bad decision by both sides from the start. Hope #Ange has success elsewhere, but don’t think he’ll coach in England again.. #Postecoglou #PremierLeague #NFFC www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Just received this from a #Forest fan on his way to the game v #Chelsea today. Club captain Ryan Yates, leading goalscorer Chris Wood & winger Callum Hudson-Odoi all out of starting XI. Big Ange has some serious work to do to win over the Forest faithful it seems.. #PremierLeague #NFOCHE #NFFC

Bizarre post match press conference from #MacarthurFC boss Mile #Sterjovski last night, who had this to say after his team’s 1-0 loss: “There was a lot of time wasting. For a first home match in front of your home fans - i didn’t expect that.” #BrisbaneRoar were down to 10 men Mile.. #ALM

#A-League men’s season kicks off tonight, with Adelaide hosting Sydney FC (6.30pm AEST) followed by #BrisbaneRoar at home to Macarthur. Roar coach Michael #Valkanis fronted the media yesterday & came out fighting. Concensus in Brisbane is this is the best squad in years - can he deliver? #ALM

With Tony #Popovic ‘s unbeaten run as #Socceroos coach coming to an end yesterday, it’s worth considering what the Aussies learnt in defeat to USA. This latest episode from Round Ball Australia does just that. Well worth a listen for Aussie fans.. ⬇️⬇️ youtu.be/S4LP0SP-OJY?... #football

So #England become first European team to qualify for #2026FIFAWorldCup with a 5-0 victory in Latvia. This line up is largely the one that has won the last 3 games - with a 13-0 aggregate score. Still no Bellingham, Palmer & Foden, but will they break into #Tuchel ‘s starting XI? #ThreeLions

This is a magical story.. #CapeVerde - population 525,000 - have just qualified for next year’s #FIFAWorldCup26 , finishing above 5 times African champions Cameroon to book a place at the big dance for the first time ever. A 3-0 home win over Eswatini secured their qualification 👏👏 #football

So the first weekend of the new #AustralianChampionship is now complete - what did we learn? Melbourne’s 4 clubs went unbeaten, mixed results for Sydney sides & Brisbane’s sole representative won away. Long way to go yet, with 5 more weekends of the Group stage to play.. #football #2ndtier

A good win for #Socceroos yesterday, beating #Canada 1-0 in Montreal to extend their unbeaten run under coach Tony Popovic. The Aussies rode their luck in a nervy first half, but #Irankunda & #Toure ‘s pace were a threat after the break to get the win.. #CANAUS #football youtu.be/yFNkw5dhzN0?...

A massively impressive first half performance from Tuchel’s #England set up a 3-0 win v Wales at Wembley this morning. This quote from BBC Sport pundit Stephen Warnock was enlightening -Tuchels’s standards are driving his team to perform. 6 wins from 7 games for the German.. #ENGWAL #ThreeLions

Out at South Pine Sports Complex this morning for a post training interview with #BrisbaneRoar ‘s newest Matilda Grace Kuilamu! The Roar ladies were being put through their paces early ahead of the new #A-League season. Look out for my exclusive article with Grace this weekend..👀 #ALW #Matildas

Great discussion from @roundballaus.bsky.social on #YoungSocceroos campaign at #FIFAU20WorldCup . They had a tough draw tbf - Argentina & Italy in groups, but great to see #BrisbaneRoar youngster Lucas Herrington get 90mins in final group game. Have a listen if you like..⬇️ #football #Australia

This is big news - #SeriaA game to be played in #Australia ! #ACMilan will play #Como in Perth in February, due to Winter Olympics opening Ceremony taking over San Siro. Not sure if i agree with the principle but great for Australia! #SoccahBS #football www.foxsports.com.au/football/ser...

Great article from BBC Sport today on the tactical innovation undoing teams playing a high line. England’s Harry #Kane used this for Bayern Munich recently, as did PSG’s Goncalo #Ramos when his side beat Barcelona. Have a read to find out how..⬇️ #football #tactics www.bbc.com/sport/articl...

Have to admit i’m loving the Jack #Grealish & #Everton rebirth story going on this #PremierLeague season. The talented England winger scored his first goal for the Toffees this morning - a late winner to beat Palace. Everton now up to 8th.. #EVECRY #EPL #EFC #football

A new leader in #PremierLeague this morning, with #Arsenal overtaking #Liverpool after the latter lost at Chelsea. That’s 3 losses in a row for the Reds & defensively they look shaky, conceding 9 goals in 7 games. Arsenal have conceded just 3. Defences traditionally win titles. #CHELIV #EPL #LFC

This is incredibly poor form from #FIFA . #WorldCup26 tickets are already way higher than any previous tournament- mainly due to dynamic pricing being used first time - and now this. Look out for my latest article on this in coming weeks.. 👀 #FIFAWorldCup2026 www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Big #Ange is still waiting for his first win at #Forest after his new side lost 2-3 at home to Midtjylland in #EuropaLeague this morning. He played a 3-4-3 according to BBC Sport, compared to the counter attacking 4-2-3-1 of previous manager Nuno. Forest fans not happy apparently.. #UEL #NFFC

So #Liverpool lose their second game in 4 days after going down to an Osimhen penalty at #Galatasaray this morning. The Nigerian striker - a target for several English clubs in recent window - scored the only goal in Istanbul. Up next for Reds ➡️ Chelsea away on Saturday.. #ChampionsLeague #LFC

Finally some hope for #WestHam as they take a point away at #Everton in new manager Nuno Espirito’s first game in charge. The ex Forest boss has been in the building just 2 days, but managed to secure his new club’s first #PremierLeague point this month. Blowing bubbles? #EPL #EVEWHU #WHUFC

#Arsenal score a last gasp winner at #Newcastle - Gabriel with the header from a corner (what else?) - to gain ground on Liverpool in #PremierLeague this morning. The Gunners were 1-0 down with 5 mins to play too. It may only be September, but this win seems significant.. #EPL #NEWARS #AFC

Ok, so who picked this set of #PremierLeague results overnight? League leaders #Liverpool dropped their first points of the season, #Chelsea lose at home to Brighton & #Forest beaten by Sunderland. European hangover or best league in the world? #EPL #CRYLIV #CHEBHA #FORSUN

Just watching this #RyderCup and can’t help wondering what the atmosphere is going to be like at next year’s #FIFAWorldCup if the local crowds get this worked up about golf. This is bordering on insanity..

Not football but golf takes precedent this weekend, and THIS is why we love the #RyderCup Rory’s put, the reaction from both him &Lowry (and the crowd). And this is the 6th hole on the first afternoon! This is going to reach fever pitch by Sunday… #RyderCup2025 #Bethpage #McilroyMagic

So #AstonVilla finally win their first game of the season, beating Bologna at home in #EuropaLeague Interesting that star striker Ollie Watkins started on the bench, then missed a penalty when he did come on. Is Watkins really the best understudy to Kane for England? #AVLBOL #avfc #Football

Comfortable wins for Premier League teams in #EFLCup this morning, and draw for 4th round is now complete. Still not convinced Prem teams should even be in it imho. Phil Foden playing an extra game at Huddersfield on a Wed night doesn’t exactly help England win a World Cup, does it! #football

#Liverpool win with a late winner again, this time v Southampton in #EFLCup this morning. But the bigger story is new striker #Ekitike sent off for his goal celebration after netting in 85th minute. He’ll now miss Saturday’s #PremierLeague match away to Palace.. #LIVSOU #LFC

It was a night for the favourites in Paris as Ousmane #Dembele & Aitana #Bonmati won the men’s & women’s #BallonDor overnight. Dembele’s PSG won the Champions League last season, & Barcelona’s Bonmati won her third successive individual award. Mo Salah finishing 4th is a travesty btw..

#Arsenal ‘s late equaliser at home to #ManCity this morning meant the only real winners were #Liverpool . This interesting stat from #PremierLeague this morning is worth considering, although surely we’re not calling the title in September are we? #ARSMCI #EPL #LFC #AFC #MCFC

Two red cards in first 45 mins - although Casemiro can count himself unlucky imho - led to nervy 10v10 second half at Old Trafford. But #ManUtd held on to maintain their unbeaten home run v #Chelsea - not since 2013 have the Blues triumphed there. Jinx? #PremierLeague #MNUCHE #EPL #MUFC #CFC

My latest for @roundballaus.bsky.social focuses on #BrisbaneRoar men’s pre-season & the momentum building ahead of their new #A-League season. ⬇️ Their next game is tonight v NPL Queensland All Stars at Perry Park if you’re in town! #ALM #football #BRFC roundballaustralia.com.au/i-want-them-...

#Barcelona spoil #Newcastle’s ‘back in the #ChampionsLeague ‘ party with a 2-1 win at St.James Park this morning, and this guy did the damage. If he can continue to rediscover his form in La Liga, #Rashford can have a big impact for England next summer.. #UCL #NEWBAR #NUFC #FCB #football

Chelsea’s #ChampionsLeague campaign gets off to a shaky start after being outplayed by Bayern Munich this morning. Kane & Olise the stars for Bayern - will the latter be a star for France in US next year? At least Cole Palmer scored (again) - he’s turning into a one man team.. #UCL #CFC

So #Spurs win their first #ChampionsLeague game since 2022 & new manager Thomas Frank grinds out another win (that’s 4 out of 5). Seems like he has the happy knack of winning ugly - totally opposite to Ange. Maybe Levy’s decision was a master stroke? #TOTVIL #THFC #football

Arguably biggest move on #A-League deadline day yesterday came from #AdelaideUnited, who signed Spanish midfielder Juan Muniz The 32yr old playmaker is an ex u19 international who played in La Liga until 2016. Will he fire Reds to glory? #ALM #football adelaideunited.com.au/news/adelaid...

Bragging rights go to the Blue half of #Manchester this morning, after #ManCity brushed aside local rivals #ManUtd overnight. A clean sheet for Donnarumma on his City debut, and that man #Haaland bags another two. Handy if you made him captain in your fantasy team..😀 #MCIMUN #PremierLeague

This should be a cracker in October. And a nice prelude to the real ‘Ashes’ just weeks later..😀 #Matildas #itsfootballmate

Great to see so many #A-League players in the #YoungSocceroos squad - including 2 Roar players in Lucas Herrington & Nathan Amanatidis. The boys will compete at #FIFA Under20 World Cup in Chile from 27 Sep to 19 Oct. #ALM #BRFC #football

First phase of ticketing process for next year’s #WorldCup2026 opened today (Aus time) - and man it’s complicated! This info on #FIFA website tells you (some of) what you need to know. Look out for my article this weekend for the full story of how (and why)..👀 www.fifa.com/en/tournamen...

Now that’s more like it! Best performance & result of the #Tuchel era so far for #England . On paper that was a tricky tie in a hostile atmosphere, yet they nailed it. And without Saka & Bellingham too! Eliot Anderson may just have booked his ticket to the World Cup.. #SERENG #ThreeLions

With the return fixture of the #SoccerAshes (i hate that term btw) tonight in Auckland, Aussie coach Tony Popovic is treating it as a ‘new challenge’ Which is good, because the Kiwis were the best team for large parts of the 1st game… #AusvNZ #itsfootballmate www.socceroos.com.au/news/tony-po...

Interesting article on Tuchel’s #England from BBC Sport this morning. Is this back to the 1970’s or German efficiency in operation? And will they start this against Serbia on Tuesday, in what is the defining game of their WC qualification campaign? #ThreeLions www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

It wasn’t pretty, with #Socceroos outplayed for most of first hour by a Kiwi team ranked 82nd in the world. Toure & Irankanda had impacts off the bench, but #Australia still lack a genuine goal threat at international level.. #AUSvNZ #SoccerAshes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

This is pretty big news for #BrisbaneRoar women…⬇️⬇️ Myers is seen as an up and coming midfield talent, so to prise her from last year’s #ALW premiers Melbourne City is coup for coach Alex Smith. Can the Roar ladies finally make finals this year? #BRFC brisbaneroar.com.au/news/junior-...