James Rhys
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James has over 12 years experience as a freelance writer. He has worked within media departments at a number of sports clubs as well as reporting on football in Wales, England and Scotland for a number of outlets. Recently returned to the industry, he now covers Australian and New Zealand football from the UK.

The Queensland Way: Identity at the heart of Moon’s success

When the A-League resumed behind closed doors at the end of last season, they did so without a head coach. Incumbent manager Robbie Fowler, who had returned to the UK in the midst of the pandemic, did not return to…

“I was ready to chuck it away” Curtis Good on the long road to City success

Melbourne City will be looking to right the wrongs of last season’s Grand Final defeat, as they aim to prevent defending Champions and Premiership rivals Sydney FC from completing a historic three-peat.  City have enjoyed a stellar season under rookie…

“We want to build something special”: Richard Garcia outlines his vision for a ‘glorious future

The local pro returning to captain his hometown club after an illustrious career overseas. Hanging up his boots to learn his trade as a coach in the youth ranks before stepping up to lead the side to ‘Glory’ from the…

Socceroos make it six from six with 5-1 trouncing of Chinese Taipei

The Socceroos made it six from six in the Asian Qualifiers with a dominant victory over Chinese Taipei. As expected, Graham Arnold named a much changed starting line up to take on the Group B strugglers, who remain winless in…

“Who’s that kid at the back?”: The story behind Mark Natta’s breakthrough season

This time last year, Mark Natta was a name known only to the most fervent of Wanderers fans.  Part of the club academy since its inception, the young West Sydney native had worked his way through the ranks from the…

Socceroos back with a vengeance after victory over Kuwait

The Socceroos were successful back in action for the first time in 567 days, as they faced off against Kuwait in the Jaber Al-Hamad International Stadium as they continued their quest for World Cup qualification. Despite the immensely hot conditions,…

Nigel Boogaard on the pride and pressures of living the dream

“I just want to see this club in a better place than it was when I turned up” On street corners and playing fields across the globe, football mad boys and girls dream of guiding their local club to glory.…