Derek Royal
Is Euro 2016 being choked by a defensive focus?
There have been plenty of critics of the new and expanded 2016 version of the European Championships, not just from the pundits - but...
Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC youngsters flourish in NPL 2 NSW
Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC's inclusion in the PlayStation 4 NPL 2 NSW men’s competition has been a resounding success.
Not only has it...
Five goalkeepers to watch at Euro 2016
Euro 2016 will feature some of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Here are five who will have a major impact on their respective teams’...
A Red reflects on a European night to forget for Liverpool
Liverpool fan Derek Royal takes a look at the Reds’ capitulation to Sevilla in the Europa League final.
I grew up in an era when...
A-League season report card – Western Sydney Wanderers
The Western Sydney Wanderers may not have captured any silverware in 2015-16, but considering the mess the club was in before the season, finishing...
A-League – Match Preview – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory
Western Sydney Wanderers have the opportunity to take an outright lead on the A-League table when they host in-form Perth Glory at Parramatta Stadium...
The story of a maiden Sydney Derby
“Can you shut up?” the woman sitting next to me politely asks a raucous Sydney FC fan.
The mouthy FC fan turns to face the...
A-League – Match Preview – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers face a golden opportunity to maintain their position on top of the A-League table on Sunday when they host struggling Wellington...
A-League – Match Preview – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City
Western Sydney will be looking to avenge their controversial loss to Melbourne City when the A-League’s top two teams clash at Pirtek Stadium on...
EPL – What We Learned – Norwich City 4 Liverpool 5
Liverpool managed to get their season back on track with a pulsating 5-4 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.
It was a match...
