How Paul Okon’s getting the best out of his brave Mariners
The Central Coast Mariners have been inconsistent in their results this season, but their football has been consistently impressive to watch.
Category: Analysis
How Josep Gombau has already evolved the Western Sydney Wanderers
Josep Gombau’s general approach is similar to the Wanderers existing style of play, but he has introduced subtle tweaks that make him different from his predecessor
Adrian Mierzejweski, Sydney FC’s playmaker, cracks open the FFA Cup Final
In an intense, tight and at times scrappy FA Cup final, it was fitting that the game’s standout player, Adrian Mierzejewski, provided the assist to Bobo’s match-winning goal deep into extra time.
Overload the key to Socceroos World Cup qualification
A significant contributor to the confident Australian performance in their first leg draw with Honduras was their ability to overload in midfield areas.
The most pressing issue from the Sydney Derby
In a typically feisty, atmospheric derby, the Western Sydney Wanderers were able to cause Sydney FC problems with their energetic pressing.
What is the pragmatic side of the Socceroo’s attacking 3-2-4-1 formation?
Ange Postecoglou is characterised as a gung-ho attacking coach, but does he have a defensive side?
The key tactical points of Ange Postecoglou’s controversial 3-2-4-1 formation in possession
A video analysis of the key tactical points of the Socceroos new 3-2-4-1 system of play
The key to breaking down Sydney FC’s remarkable defence
Sydney’s defensive record this season is astonishing, so how do you score against such a mean, stingy defence?
Forget the manager, Brisbane have the clearest identity in the A-League
There is no right or wrong way to play football, but it is near-unanimous that Ange Postecoglou’s Brisbane Roar had an attractive style of play. Five years on from that groundbreaking era, John Aloisi has forged a new but still unmistakeable identity for Brisbane.
Cast-offs and youngsters: the Mariners are still a work in progress
This season represents a period of transition for the Central Coast Mariners. Paul Okon is rebuilding from Tony Walmsley’s reign with a squad pieced together by the cast-offs of other A-League clubs combined with several promising but very raw youngsters. Results, and the style of play, have marginally improved, but these are the first steps in what is a long-term plan.
Melbourne City’s fluid formation in build up
Melbourne City have utilised an intriguing back four/back three hybrid formation this season, with great tactical flexibility when playing out from the back
Berisha on the verge of goal-scoring history, but to more pressing matters…
Besart Berisha deserves all the plaudits for his tremendous goal-scoring record, but his defensive work should not go unnoticed