- Opinion
- FIFA World Cup
‘How he was missed’: Cruel storyline Socceroos fans have forgotten
Put the regrets aside, this World Cup should be the dawn of a magical era for Australia. One player who wasn’t on the plane underlines why.
Adam Peacock
Adam Peacock is a contributor to WWOS.
- Opinion
- Football
Meeting that could expose Aussie football's pending implosion
There are calls for transparency from Australia's football governing body as drama unfolds before the Socceroos hit the global stage.
- Analysis
- Football
'It's about flicking a switch': Matildas must drop ego to beat Japan
Japan has a 100-year plan for football, Australia's is more like five minutes. And the Matildas will need to drop one key tactic to win the final.
- Opinion
- Football
Peacock: Beautiful game descends into NFL-style mess
The Liverpool boss' assessment that games are "not a joy to watch" and have an emphasis on set pieces is a harsh take on reality.
- Opinion
- Football
Transfer targets to star returns: what your club needs for Xmas
With the Premier League entering the silly season, Adam Peacock takes a look at what all 20 clubs would love to discover under the Christmas tree.
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How Man United boss stared down the grim reaper
In an exclusive interview with Stan Sport this week, Ruben Amorim spoke with a real sense of clarity about what he's survived, and what might be next.
- Analysis
- Football
'Ridiculous' luxury that could end team's 21-year nightmare
Arsenal are walking, running, passing, defending and pushing at set pieces like title winners. But they have another X-factor that isn't often spoken about.
- Opinion
- Football
'Currency is low': Humbling TV job could be next for Ange
OPINION: The fact that Ange Postecoglou's demise at Nottingham Forest isn't a surprise paints a grim picture for his future.
- Opinion
- Football
Peacock: Ange's best hope to avoid grisly Forest demise
ADAM PEACOCK: Those with a thirst for the demise of Ange Postecoglou have their fuel. No wins in seven does that off the back of a 17th placed finish.
- Opinion
- Football
Peacock: The most troubling part of sad United decline
ADAM PEACOCK: What Ruben Amorim is asking and instructing is either terribly misguided, or his players do not speak his football language.
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- Opinion
- Football
Adam Peacock: 'It's a strange time' in Manchester as Pep Guardiola rolls out the 'do what it takes City'
Adam Peacock: The most feared striker in the Premier League was plonked at centre back in a symbol that this season will be very different.
- Opinion
- Football
20 games in 91 days: Ange's head-spinning examination explained
We know Ange Postecoglou can manage a football team, and win things, and say the right things and make everyone go along for the ride.
One word linking mere mortals to true meaning of the Games
It is absurd to imagine a stream of 800 or so words to come close to converting the true meaning of an Olympic Games.
- Analysis
- Olympics
The funding arms race: why our athletes were happy to wear those gold boots
Champagne glasses should be clinking but there are fears the Paris gold rush will be the last one Australians see due to a battle being fought behind the scenes.
'Oddly confusing' task ahead for next Matildas coach
Tony Gustavsson's time as Matildas coach is over and now Aussie officials must look towards the future and right some wrongs.
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- Opinion
- Olympics
'Get real': How Matildas comeback clouds 'big picture'
OPINION: They may have won the game but Australia's issues with women's football were laid bare in the goalfest.
- Analysis
- Olympics
'Complex' riddle standing between Matildas and gold
The Matildas begin their Paris 2024 campaign with a difficult puzzle to solve if they're to win gold and the pressure of an unfulfilled legacy.