A 21st Century Portrait

12:37 PM, Sunday, 18 May 2008

More often than not football and film do not make a good mix but with Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait the combination is almost perfect. The film is the creation of Turner winning artist and filmmaker Douglas Gordon and French artist Philippe Parreno and is a study of one man, Zinedine Zidane.Thi... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (1) Topics: Melbourne Victory

Two stories, one common denominator

11:41 PM, Thursday, 15 May 2008

Two books that I have read recently are worthy of a joint review as they both deal with the same subject matter, being a spectator at the FIFA World Cup. The two books being Dancing In The Streets: Tales from World Cup City by Don Watson and Australia United by Tony Wilson. Dancing In... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (0) Topics: Melbourne Victory

No excuses, Gamba simply better

03:11 PM, Thursday, 24 April 2008

Mike Tuckerman, whom I asked to help out with some Gamba Osaka scouting, wrote an interesting article titled "Gamba Osaka vs Melbourne Victory: excuses at the ready?" asking who would be coming up with the excuses after last night's clash between the two teams as many were offered after their... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (2) Topics: Melbourne Victory

In praise of the ACL

03:55 PM, Thursday, 10 April 2008

While it was disappointing to go down to Gamba Osaka in the dying minutes of what had been a pulsating match, the reality is that on the night the better team probably won. Although Gamba Osaka is making a habit of scoring in the penultimate minutes of matches having done so in all of their ACL... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (0) Topics: Melbourne Victory

Gamba Osaka exposed

12:39 PM, Monday, 07 April 2008

With the upcoming crucial games against Gamba Osaka for Melbourne Victory in the Asian Champions League I decided to find out more about our opposition. So thanks to Mike Tuckerman, an Australian who lives in Japan and a mad Shimizu S-Pulse fan, who has provided some insight into Gamba Osaka. His... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (0) Topics: Melbourne Victory

Schwarzer takes away Chinese chance of Kumming glory

11:42 PM, Wednesday, 26 March 2008

The roar that erupted in the Charles Dickens Tavern when Mark Schwarzer made his penalty save was as loud as any I have heard within its walls. I wanted to yell out: "That one's for Tibet!" but I kept my mouth shut. I did say to the two guys in front of me on the noise generated: "Its like we've... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (0) Topics: Melbourne Victory

Word of the day: Impressive

10:38 PM, Tuesday, 25 March 2008

impressive adj. capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, etc.; awe-inspiring; commandingI made my way down to Bob Jane Stadium yesterday to take in the clash between South Melbourne and the AIS and put it simply I was impressed. Impressed by the AIS and their quality of their play.... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (0) Topics: Melbourne Victory

Victory's title defence officially over

01:24 AM, Sunday, 13 January 2008

Melbourne Victory's defence of the A-League title is officially over despite an emphatic 3-0 win over Wellington Phoenix on Friday night. Newcastle's 2-1 win over Central Coast this evening (Saturday) has locked out Melbourne with one round of the home and away season remaining. While... Posted by AusTeo · Comments (3) Topics: Australia,A-League,Melbourne Victory,AFC,Carlos Hernandez,Kaz Patafta,Melbourne Victory

Tough ACL draw

07:23 PM, Monday, 17 December 2007

The draw for the Asian Champions League has just taken place at AFC headquarters. Melbourne Victory has been drawn in Group G alongside Chonburi FC of Thailand, Gamba Osaka of Japan and Chunnam Dragons of South Korea. This group is extremely tough and it will be a challenge for the team to... Posted by neiljzimmerman · Comments (3) Topics: Miscellaneous,Melbourne Victory

Doomed - the title defence is over

11:13 PM, Sunday, 02 December 2007

Melbourne Victory will not lift the A-League title this season. The Victory suffered a disastrous 3-1 loss to Perth Glory tonight and without some first-half heroics from Michael Theoklitos it could easily have been more. To the untrained eye the team is six points adrift of a finals... Posted by AusTeo · Comments (0) Topics: Australia,A-League,Melbourne Victory,AFC,Ernie Merrick,Melbourne Victory,Perth Glory