Jan Versliejan the Young Socceroos Coach will move to Coach the Australian Under 17 side after the completes his duties with the Under 19's in Saudi Arabia this year.....and the current Under 17 Coach South Australian Martyn Crook will presumabl get the flick.


Makes sense as the intake for the AIS is falling this year and most of the Young Socceroos are off to A-League clubs. Click to continue reading...

Craig Foster from SBS has written an explosive piece on football registration fees, coaching costs, coaching development etc.

Here's just one issue he picks out.

The best known example is the Coerver system, a private training franchise, which Football NSW formerly ran in what was a fundamental conflict of interest and led to a neglect of the junior clubs and Associations who were, in essence, in competition with their own State body for the training of young players.

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SBS Chief Football Analyst and Former Socceroo Craig Foster was interviewed recently, along with former Socceroo and Canberra Cosmos player Paul Wade, by freelance journo Julius Ross.

Asked their thoughts on Tassie's A-League bid Fozzie revealed his support for Canberra, the Nation's Capital and SBS will be running the Canberra A-League story next Sunday on their World Game show around 5pm. Click to continue reading...

Can't wait to see Melbourne and Sydney playing at home this weekend. Both of the big city clubs have shown they have enough talent and money to keep me awake this year...

Melbourne might have the luxury of leaving Archie Thompson on the bench. Wow!

And Sydney still have John Aloisi to come in. Click to continue reading...

Where's Arnie? Our Olyroos supremo? Anyone heard him speak? He did an interview with Channel 7, like they'd know what to ask but nothing with our football media not even with his "very silent" media mates who have strong links to the man. Robbie Slater and the amazingly supportive SMH journo Mike Cockerill. Click to continue reading...

Canberra A-League bid update. Money, support and your help?
Last week the ACT Goverment put in $2.5 million and this week I'm expecting sponsor announcements. At least THREE possibly Four Gold Sponsors already lined up so expect news later in the week. One is rumoured to be for half a millon dollars! Click to continue reading...

Football. Gordon Bray is a Rugby Union game caller. And a good one at that. But could you imagine anything more unprofessional than getting Les Murray, Craig Foster or Simon Hill to call the Wallabies/All Blacks game.

Channel 7, it's a farce. You know it, we all know it.

Still I remember listening. Click to continue reading...

Greame Arnold has the appearance of a man under siege. Seemingly frustrated at the continuing criticism of his squad selection for the upcoming Olympics he was again in the press yesterday defending his selections.

It seems he has backtracked from earlier comments where he appeared to dismiss the idea that Rob Baan and Pim Verbeek had input to the squad and has made it clear that the directive from the FFA executive is to bring home a medal (a clear indication that development of players for the Socceroos is not the priority). Click to continue reading...

Come back Craig we loved you as a critic:)

SBS Commentator Craig Foster has written a piece in the SMH, see full article below, on the Dutchification of Aussie football.

In general it's fine but there are a few glaring mis-placed passes.

While the Socceroos' performances against Iraq raise concerns about their ability against stronger opposition, Verbeek has answered every question put to him, and his management of the logistical challenges of Asia has been perfect.

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"Get rid of it", "kick it out", "don't do that", "tackle him" and "pass it"

Craig Foster says, "all of these messages restrictive, telling a youngster what not to do and often telling them to take the most basic and, in fact, incorrect option."


Craig Foster highlights how Parents/Coaches can hinder our children's development on the football field. Click to continue reading...

So we all know the best team in Europe, Barcelona, are out.

Why because Fozzie has been telling anyone who is listening that the best football team is never English. Even if they have a load of foreigners in their side.

"Manchester United could never outplay Barcelona," said Fozzie this morning. Click to continue reading...

Good job Fozzie. SBS Commentator Craig Foster has hit at the heart of many, many people's thoughts in his recent article. Craig Foster discusses registrations fees, State and Club coffers and FFA's "our hands our tied," response.

Indeed I'm forever having to defend the cost to friends of football registration compared to other codes. Click to continue reading...

Fans and Youth Coaches would have groaned, thumped the TV, or just watched in stunned silence as Socceroo David Carney missed that chance in the dying minutes of the recent game against China.



In his recent article on the World Game website Craig Foster gives a specific piece of advice for kids and coaches. Click to continue reading...

I missed The World game last week and yesterday I was catching up via the The World game website which posts clips of the show. I came across a piece by Craig Foster and Les Murray discussing the China Match. There is nobody within the Football media that inspires as much polarization of opinion as Craig Foster. Click to continue reading...

SBS are reporting that Melbourne Victory are aiming to play Beckham in a glamour game in Melbourne later this year.

But BETTER than that they are trying to fix a game with Celtic for July.

Take that Craig Foster:) Click to continue reading...

SBS Football Analyst and Former Socceroo Craig Foster was a guest on the Nearpost this week. Fozzie, as he's known to many, gave us his views of a range of topics.

On the A-League Grand Final between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets.

"I'm hoping for a good game of football, crowds are up, exceptional atmospheres, and
I hope we get another record crowd at the SFS (Sydney Football Stadium). Click to continue reading...

Part One:

How successful is the A-League.
Mr Anti-Football Peter FitzSimons Fomer Wallaby and SMH Columnist thinks football is probably here to stay. Peter talks about how he was booed in Germany when he was on the bandwagon, I got to boo him on air too. Loved it:)
Matildas Star Lisa De Vanna
A-League Grand Final

Part Two
Craig Foster talks football tactics, Coaches and his vision for the future. Click to continue reading...

On Narpos radio Tuesday and on the pod and the blog tomorrow SBS expert Craig Foster discusses the Salary Cap, Celtic FC, Scottish Football and Coaches, John Kosmina, Frank Farina, Gus Hiddink, Why Perth Glory are Rubbish, Why the Mariners are not the best side to watch...

and you'll be glad to know he put me, my team Celtic, Scottish football in our place, but I loved the chat, and Craig's passion for the game. Click to continue reading...

Nearpost talks Grand Final this week.

We've interviews with SBS Craig Foster, Former Wallaby SMH's football's biggest bagger and bandwagoner Peter FitzSimons, Matildas Star Lisa De Vanna, Geordie John from BelNorth, Host and Jets fan Michella Bertrand, and our studio expert Arif Hossein.

Tuesday 6. Click to continue reading...

bandwagon

Because I have a ticket for the Grand Final. Can't wait..even before the Semi.
And I reckon the atmosphere will be that bit more special for a Jets/Mariners final.

It will be close but my head says the Roar by one but my heart wants the Jets!

Don't miss it today, this will be the most passionate emotional semi-final we've had. Click to continue reading...