Tanya Oxtoby Appointed Coach of Northern Ireland
West Australian Tanya Oxtoby has been appointed manager of Northern Ireland women’s team. The 41-year old, who captained Perth Glory in the Liberty A-League before also working as an assistant with the team, has signed a four-year deal to lead the European nation who’ve made qualification for their first Women’s World Cup their goal. Born […]
West Ham Honour Dylan Tombides with Kit Makeover
The special connection between Perth and London club West Ham United has been recognised with the Premier League club changing their front-of-shirt sponsor for their upcoming two-game tour of Australia. The Hammers will honour the late Dylan Tombides by featuring the DT38 foundation logo on their shirts in place of regular sponsor Betway. Dylan was […]
Pele and a World Tour That Was ‘Better than Playing with Elvis’
By the end of his career, John Coyne was a Socceroo who played in the UK, US and Australia – but for a few glorious weeks in 1975 he was teammates with Pele, who dubbed him ‘Crazy John’. Tom Smithies reports for keepup.com.au Even now you can hear the slight disbelief in John Coyne’s voice, […]
Collette Gardiner Inducted into Football Australia Hall of Fame
Matildas great Collette Gardiner (nee McCallum) has been recognised for her standout contribution to Australian football as one of six inductees into Football Australia’s Hall of Fame. Gardiner was a Matildas midfield mainstay for 11 years and is regarded as one of Australia’s finest footballers of all-time. Gardiner was inducted prior to the Matilda’s 4-0 […]
Lydia Williams Joins the Century Club
Katanning-born goalkeeper Lydia Williams has notched her 100th appearance for Australia. The 34-year old joined fellow West Australians Lisa De Vanna and Samantha Kerr in achieving the milestone by captaining the Matildas into the overnight 1-1 friendly draw with Portugal in Estoril. Lydia began her journey with the Matildas at the age of 17, debuting […]
Mark Birighitti Named the A-Leagues’ Top Goalkeeper
For the second year in succession, Central Coast Mariners’ Mark Birighitti has been named the A-League Goalkeeper of the Year. The 31-year old shared the award last season with Andrew Redmayne, but this year he stands alone as the best in the competition. Mark was further honoured with a place in the Professional Footballers Australia […]
Samantha Kerr Scoops English League’s Best Player Gong
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr has cemented her place among the world’s best footballers by taking out the Women’s Super League Player of the Year. The Matildas captain was the firm favourite to take out the English leagues’ top prize after the Football Writers’ Association named her the Women’s Footballer of the Year last month. “In […]
Samantha Kerr Brings Up 100 Caps
Matildas captain Samantha Kerr has become the second West Australian to notch 100 caps for the nation. The 28-year old striker joined fellow Matilda Lisa De Vanna in achieving the milestone by leading the line for Australia overnight in a 3-2 friendly loss to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Samantha brought up her 100th […]
Lydia Williams Becomes Australia’s Longest-Serving Matilda
Katanning-born Lydia Williams has become the longest-serving Matilda with her national team duty spanning almost 16 years. The 33-year old goalkeeper began her journey with the Matildas at the age of 17, debuting against the Korea Republic in July 2005 and has since registered 89 caps. Williams, who currently plays her club football at English […]