Major Features
One thing SU has tried
to do is give a more complete picture of events than is normally
afforded by the 'mainstream' newspapers and magazines.
Another is to try and
explode a few myths. Have a read of the following articles and
we're sure you'll become a more informed fan.
SU 4 (June/July 1995) - National Soccer Summit
It was billed as the most
important meeting of soccer identities this country had ever
seen. The cast was certainly impressive. Hill, Negus, Wran,
Thomson, SU...
Yep, we were there to report
on the 'action' like no other publication (we even got to make a
speech!)
SU 6 (October 1995) - Ericsson Cup Season Launch
Ever wondered what goes on at
those official functions? SU takes you inside the SFS for a
revealing look at how our media views them.
SU 10 (February 1996) - Things we wanted to know
about Oceania but were (almost) too flustered to ask
An 'unscheduled' interview
with Oceania Vice-President George Dick reveals a number of
things SU didn't know about the confederation we dominate.
There's probably a bit in here
YOU didn't know either!
SU 11 (March 1996) - And then there was one....
Speculation had been intense
over the make-up of the next Ericsson Cup season with
(literally!) dozens of applications. But did SocAus REALLY have
much of a choice?
SU15, 16, 17, 25 and 26 (July 1996 - Sept 1997) -
Introduction to Bibliography of Australian Soccer, including a
special section for eggheads!
Courtesy of Peter Kunz and Dr
Philip Mosely, SU is able to provide you with more reading than
you ever thought possible. All YOU have to do is find the
books....
SU19 (Nov/Dec 1996) - Christmas (tree) comes early?
Can you believe it? Terry
Venables is going to coach the Socceroos! So how did the country
react? What was in store? Why are there so many pessimists
getting around? Well, there ARE some pretty good reasons...
SU24 (May 1997) - Dawn of a new age
History is made at Suncorp,
and Anthony Fensom was there to tell the rest of Oz about it!
SU24 (May 1997) - Glory Be! - The success of Perth
Glory off the field
Sharlais Mullin reports on the
phenomenal success of the Ericsson Cup's newest entry.
SU28 (Dec 1997) - Studs Up needs YOU!
World Cup elimination may not
be the only reason for a grass roots rebellion.
SU29 (Feb 1998) - SM Hellas - The Professional
Soccer Club?
Peter Kartsidimas explains why
one ethnic-backed club is struggling to win over mainstream
support.
SU30 (April/May 1998) - SPIC & span? - It's easy to be cynical. SU looks at the make-up of the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee and wonders whether there is sufficient fresh blood.
SU31 (June 1998) - Scratching the seven year itch
SU wonders whether South
Melbourne's championship win will lure the committee into a
potentially lethal comfort zone.
SU32
(July/August 1998) - A (tele)Visionary Agreement?
It's not every day that you
can secure a $25 million television deal for soccer in this
country. Especially when you resign the following
week! SU looks at the ramifications of Hill locking Oz
Soccer to a commercial network for 10 years......
SU32
(July/August) - Division Two? We're having enough trouble
with Divsion One!
The VSF are at it again!
This time they're keen to get another dozen or so clubs squeezed
into an already overcrowded national competition.
SU33
(September 1998) - Lost for words? Not bloody likely...
Humbled by the Kiwis, the balance of
power shifting at national board level, further financial
rumblings... Australian soccer hasn't been this low since,
well, since the last time.
SU33
(September 1998) - The future of Australian club soccer?
Roy Hay looks at the dilemmas facing
clubs as they struggle to comes to grips with the changing
demands of the soccer public.
SU34
(Oct/Nov 1998) - Aukland Kings - A Misnomer in the Making?
Our Kiwi Cousins at
"Sitter" send warning of things to come?!?!?!
SU34 (Oct/Nov
1998) - Plenty of Black, Not Much Gold.
Searlais Mullin reports on the
latest acronym to control the game in W.A.
SU35
(December 1998) 2002, The Route We Deserve.
We go to South America (maybe?) to
qualify while the emus at SocAus give their standard response.
SU36 (January 1999) Auckland - Why the
Hysteria?
The Kings are almost amongst us and the
reaction is underwhelming.
SU36 (January 1999) Meanwhile in our own
Backyard....
The crowd issue is raised yet AGAIN!!!!
SU36 (January 1999) Invasion of the
Cradle Snatchers.
Harry G. looks at the British clubs grab for
our "Wild Colonial Boys."
SU37 ( February 1999) Is Bright Roy the
Right Boy?
The continuing search for Australias' next
coach.
SU37 ( February 1999) FIFA's Glass House.
The World Cup bidding process is explained by
Harry G.
SU38 ( March 1999) Soccer Australia
Have a Cunning Plan?
The 5(?) Year Plan we had to have!!!!!
SU38 ( March 1999) Death of a Fan.......and
Dear SU
(sort of.)
Two related articles which should be read by
ALL club officials.
SU39 (April 1999) Second
Division....Second Rate.
Is a Second Division REALLY a viable
proposition?
SU39 (April 1999) Forming Fiction from
Friction.
The Farr Post's Stevo tapes a phone call to
the "Daily Blabb"
Okay folks, that's it for now, but in the very near future they'll be a few more features to plough through. See ya back here soon....