Oliver Walker-Peel
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Oliver is an aspiring commentator and budding journalist originally from Blackburn. After leaving England in 2013, he started commentating for Mornington in Victoria’s Men’s State League 1 South East in 2019, before progressing to NPL Victoria commentary in 2021.

Nani ready to set AAMI Park and the A-Leagues alight

By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) Melbourne’s Victory marquee marksman Nani is at the ready. The former Manchester United star is in pastures new after signing with the Victory in July, just days after leaving Italian side Venezia after nearly five months…

PFA report details A-League Men recovery post COVID

By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) A report released by the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) today found the A-League Men’s competition to provide the most opportunities to U21 players across the AFC. Across last season, Australia’s top tier ranked seventh worldwide in…

Joe Knowles: The Cannon firing on all cylinders and taking his chance in the spotlight

It is July 14 on the Gold Coast and Leeds United is in town, set to play a friendly against A-League Men heavyweights Brisbane Roar. The Yorkshire outfit’s lineup is laden with Premier League household names, with new signing Brenden…

Key Takeaways: Bentleigh Greens vs Sydney FC – Australia Cup Round of 16

Sydney FC has progressed to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Australia Cup, outlasting the Bentleigh Greens 2-1 at the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex. Fresh off the back of Dockerty Cup success over the weekend, the hosts made two changes from…

United’s Victoria tour a resounding success

That famous red, adored by many, adorned the picturesque Melbourne Cricket Ground. A club glittered with the famous names who have come before, a legacy cemented by Busby, Ferguson, and Best among many, still very much alive about 17,000 kilometres…

United flex their muscles in final Melbourne friendly

Manchester United have concluded the Melbourne leg of their tour with a strong performance against Crystal Palace, triumphing 3-1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 76,499 people were in attendance to watch United run riot over their South London counterparts, a…

Vieira looking to use Melbourne trip as a catalyst for success and development

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira hopes that Tuesday’s meeting with Manchester United can give his young players a chance to shine. Speaking to the media on Monday, the former Arsenal midfielder spoke glowingly about the club’s philosophy on young players,…

OPINION | The Socceroos’ success could revitalise the sport in the country

The short-term euphoria Down Under is palpable, and for good reason. The long-term effects of this morning’s victory may perhaps prove more important.

Paramatildas fall short in quest for gold

While the Paramatildas ultimately did not get the result they were after, they will leave Spain having inspired many, as all abilities football got the telling advertisement it deserved, thanks to the first class of Paramatildas who wore the green and gold with pride.

Paramatildas defeated by the USA in lead up to final

The Paramatildas have tasted defeat for the first time in this year’s IFCPF Women’s World Cup, as the USA prepared for Tuesday’s final by succeeding 4-0. Kelly Stirton made one change for the win over Spain, as Eloise Northam dropped…