Welcome to 'Studs Up'

The product of many long years of frustration with the way the game is run here in Australia. Every couple of years we are told that soccer in Australia is about to enter an exciting new era. We (the fans) have been hearing this for so long we just don't believe it anymore. So, what do you do when you're fed up? Produce a fanzine!

The response so far has been excellent. There are obviously plenty of fans who feel the same way we do, and the future of 'SU' seems assured. A bit of an introduction is probably in order before we go any further...

Who runs this thing?

Editor: Kevin Christopher

Melbourne-based 33 year old male who played amateur soccer for nearly twenty years before taking a break after deciding to start 'Studs Up'. Regularly attends soccer matches at all levels, from Australian international matches to under-age stuff. Basically just loves the game and is sick of the sport being treated with ridicule by the mainstream press, and with comptempt by some of the officials within the game.

Assitant Editor: Harry Georgiadis

Melbourne-based 25 year old male who still plays amateur soccer. For more information, see above...

Both Kevin and Harry attended the National Soccer Summit in Melbourne in May 1995 and were able to deliver a speech to the delegates, outlining where the fans think the game should be heading.

How to obtain 'Studs Up'

Send requests for Studs-Up to :
Studs-Up
P.O. Box 53
Oakleigh South Victoria 3167
Australia

Subscription rates are AUD$16 for six issues (or $30 for 12 issues) which includes postage to anywhere in Oz. Overseas readers will be dealt with on an individual basis, but $4 (Aust.) will be enough to have the latest issue air-mailed to your door. We will include subscription prices with that issue. Australian readers wishing to obtain just the one issue should send $3 only. All cheques / money orders should be made out to 'Studs Up'.

And what do you get for your cash? Well, it's hard to be objective, but you get a complete run-down on what's happened over the preceding two months in our 'Did that REALLY happen?' section, plus FULL match reports of all matches played by the various Oz national teams. A list of what's coming up in 'Look out for..' and relevant news items in our 'Bulletin Board' section. Naturally there are a variety of contributors in both our letters section and general articles, as well as sticking the boot in to certain administators in 'Get the book out!'.

All that and more in a tidy little A5 package.

The response we have had from the administrators and the media has generally been very positive. They all realise the need for a publication such as 'SU', although they don't like it when they're mentioned...

Highlights of previous issues?

Issue 1 (Dec 1994)

24 page inaugural issue where the editorial team felt the need to get an awful lot of stuff of their collective chests. Not exactly one long whinge though, and Victorian Soccer Federation CEO Terry Jones responds to some curly questions. Fairly primitive to be honest, but we all have to start somewhere...

---

Issue 2 (Feb/Mar 1995)

This is more like it! A full 36 page effort crammed with articles on the future of Oceania, Ethnic based teams and leagues, a look back at the Bradley Report, the first part of our in-depth analysis on the woes of Heidelberg and FULL reports on the Oz v Colombia matches and the youth team's match v Japan. And all the regular features of course...

---

Issue 3 (Apr/May 1995)

Another 36 pages full of reasons why Oz soccer is unable to reach its full potential (that word again!). Although the changing of the guard at ASF headquarters may just change all that... Plus a WYC review, part 2 of the Heidelberg saga, a look at the ramifications of the Jean-Marc Bosman court case, and we even extract the urine out of Diego...

---

Issue 4 (Jun/Jul 1995)

This is it! The issue ALL Oz fans should read. What happened at the National Soccer Summit. A 9 page guide to where Australian soccer is heading. Full review of the controversial Ghana tour, Oz Women at the WC, a peek at the Asian club competitions, and all the usual pot-shots at people who should know better.

---

Issue 5 (Aug/Sep 1995)

U17 review, an introduction to soccer on the Internet, Oz v Argentina review, a feature on the re-introduction of Canberra to the NSL, and (finally) some excellent external contributions.

---

Issue 6 (Oct 1995)

A-League preview, Paul Okon and Mick Lyons interviews, Results of the first Studs-Up survey, NSW and Victorian State League reviews, more letters to the editor.

---

Issue 7 (Nov 1995)

More on the 'ethnic issue', Australia vs NZ report, Lydia Dowse interview, More on the Internet and Soccer, Olyroo results, Match programme reviews, reports on the Strikers, the Cosmos and the Adelaide Derby.

---

Issue 8 (Dec 1995)

The Perth Glory joins up, ACT Academy report, launch of the ultimate tipping competition, opening of the Bob Jane Stadium, more on the ethnic issue, Strikers and South Melbourne reports, guide to NSW state league grounds, more match programme reviews and letters to the ed.

---

Issue 9 (Jan 1996)

Marshall Soper interview, Oceania report, Victorian report, review of the Bosman case implications, news from Canberra, more Match Programmes, NSW State league grounds and letters to the editor.

---

Issue 10 (Feb 1996)

Interviews with Farina, Schwarzer and Zelic, Review of the Olympic qualifiers in Adelaide, The Johnny Walker Cup, Some info from Soccer Australia, NSW Super League review.

---

Issue 11 (Mar 1996)

What about the coaches, the Collingwood Warriors, review of the Socceroo games v Sweden and Japan, Alan Hunter - the man - the legend, continued Superleague review, more Match Programme reviews.

---

Issue 12 (Apr 1996)

Scotland v Australia review, Nick's Capital news (as always), player agents, The NSL turns 20...soon, Can we learn from the MLS?, Asia watch, Hyundai and the Strikers, and heaps more. Click on the link and read the lot! - Kindly brought to you by Studs-Up and OzSoccer!

---

Issue 13 (May 1996..although it says 1995)

VSF antics, Matic to coach Collingwood, Spy report on Canada's Olympic team, features from Brisbane, Canberra and NNSW, Marconi review and a whole lot more besides...letters, programme reviews whew!

---

Issue 14 (June 1996)

Grandfinal review, Olympic playoff report, huge letters pages, more programme reviews and a report card for the top six participants

---

Issue 15 (July 1996)

The Intercontinental Cup, the Ethnic issue (again!), Oceania becomes a confederation, Ned Zelic gets the treatment, a look at the Superstars of Soccer Series, Interview with a Euro 96 attendee, First in a series of books on Australian soccer, Has Hill made a molehill of the mountain.

---

Issue 16 (August 1996)

The Marconi Logo issue, Canberra gets an international match, George Negus Interview, Preview of Bosnich interview from the upcoming October issue of FourFourTwo and December Australian Playboy, The Soccer Summit in review, a novices guide to the Internet, Olympic games review, Australian soccer publications bibliography.

---

Issue 17 (September 1996)

AFL clubs in Aussie soccer, Simba Cup review, Victorian State League Grand final, Mike Lyons interview, Programme reviews continue, continued review of Soccer Summit aims, continued novices guide to the internet, famous quotes in Australian Soccer, Australian soccer publications bibliography ends.

---

Issue 18 (October 1996)

Eddie Thomson turns Japanese, Collingwood feature, Ericsson Cup (the national League) kicks off, Australia v Saudi Arabia review, News from Brisbane, Canberra and the Internet, more programme reviews and more.

---

Issue 19 (November/December 1996)

Terry Venables appointment (the cover photo has to be seen to be believed), extended attention on the Joe Simunic defection, interview with national womens coach Tom Sermanni, Carlton join the NSL party, Rod Brown - not just a silly name but a good player, South Melbourne nosedive, programme reviews, Australia v Tahiti review, Asian Cup finals preview.

---

Issue 20 (January 1997)

Is Collingwood just Heidelberg in disguise?, Australia's squad for the 4 nations tournament - who picked them and what are they like, Reports on all 3 opponents for Australia, top of the table clash at Suncorp Stadium, programmes continue to be reviewed, more news from Cyberspace, State v State games - where it started.

---

Issue 21 (February 1997)

Review of the Optus World Soccer series, preview of the ACT season, Kiwi coaching blues, Start of a Gossip, column. Strikers news, Hijinx at the Souths AGM, QSF reformats the XXXX league, Programme review, NSW Div1 news, Young Socceroo WYC qualifiers, What's in a strip?

---

Issue 22 (March 1997)

Are we neglecting our youth?, Australia v Macedonia report and Australia v Hungary preview, Womens internationals v USA reviewed, South Melbourne gossip, Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney reports, NSW Superleage preview, Kiwi coaching capers.

---

Issue 23 (April 1997)

Fans or troublemakers, NSL review, Australia v Hungary review, Perth or bust, Strikers host their first NSL grand final, Contractual tugs-of-war, Womens football in Victoria, Happy 20th birthday NSL, Oceania U17 qualifiers, and the usual Programme review, Canberra news, Letters to the editor, news etc.

---

Issue 24 (May 1997)

Hooliganism addressed extensively including details of the bus trip of travelling South Melbourne fans, Grand Final report and finals review, Perth Glory analysed, more programmes reviewed, 1997 World Youth Cup preview

---

Issue 25 (June/July 1997)

Financial losses after the rains for the New Zealand WCQ, Match reports from the Nintendo series and the World Cup qualifiers, West Australia and Perth Glory reports, World Youth Cup review, Grand Final reports, details of literature on Australian Soccer, Ericsson Cup awards

---

Issue 26 (August/September 1997)

The qualifier goes to Melbourne, the result of the Sydney United/ South Melbourne debacle, FIFA letter, Asian qualifiers, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales stateleague updates, Womens news, the 2nd Studs-Up survey, News from Canberra, Aussies overseas, Strikers news, more publications on Australian soccer listed, review of Tunisia game

---