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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Think you know your #football? @philipmicallef.bsky.social knows more than most & he's written about it in this one fantastic volume of his 100 best stories from decades as a #journo. Read Quote, Unquote. (P.S. It's on a special #holiday price). www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/products/quo...

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Too kind, thanks. But, yes, I have been around a fair bit.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Looks like the next World Cup final will have a halftime show, FIFA says. The ‘soccerisation’ of football continues.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

My memory fails me on this one, Bonita.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We’re still a small country, sadly.

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Meet our #authors. @philipmicallef.bsky.social is a 'veteran' #sports journo who has 'been there, done that' in relation to most big #football events. His two books include his 100 best stories & a biography of 1974 #Socceroo. We love both. 😊📚⚽️ www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/... #booksky

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Philip Micallef

Philip Micallef is a retired sports journalist who has worked full time for Fairfax (Illawarra Mercury) and News Ltd (Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph). He also was a long-time contributor to SBS ...

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Happy Australia Day everyone. We certainly can do things a bit better but it’s still a great country and I’m so lucky and privileged to call it my home for the last 44 years.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Atalanta fall behind in Bergamo v Juventus. Big test of their mettle.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

You thought you could escape me, eh??!! Welcome, mate. Looking forward to a few debates on this thing called football.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Also how to keep a status quo is subjective, isn’t it? If you have tired players you replace them, I reckon.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

We’re always wiser after the event, aren’t we? Besides one of the substitutes scored late on so I really have no problem at all with the substitutions. It was a great match and could have gone either way.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I can’t agree with you, I’m afraid, Dave. Fornaroli is not a 90-minute (more like 100 these days) player any more and Arzani was well and truly spent. Their threat was non existent after an hour.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Arzani was gone. He was so tired he could barely walk and should have been taken off earlier actually.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

That’s right. I would have been similarly thrilled had the match ended 1-1 because I look at the general play not the number of goals when judging football. Today’s quality was high.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The @aleaguemen.bsky.social deserves better crowds, Rob. Ok, some teams are crap but the best sides are doing the business this season. I’ve lost count of the wonderful games and lovely goals I’ve seen this season.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Victory respond with another cracking goal to lead 3-2. @aleaguemen.bsky.social

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

What a brilliant counter-attack from Western United. This is a seriously good football A-League match.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Enjoying this @aleaguemen.bsky.social match between Victory and Western. As I have often said, the competition standard is pretty decent. There are two or three poor sides but most teams play the type of football that deserves better crowds.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year everybody. And please be careful this NYE.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Serves him right for leaving football’s biggest club and some of the game’s finest players for more money at a lesser club and modest teammates.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Tbh I was going to tip Inter for UCL but I think Liverpool might have a slight edge in speed.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

It’s that time of the year so here are my football tips for 2025. A) Socceroos forced into WC playoff. B) Melb Victory win A-League. C) @Liverpool land UCL/EPL double. D) Atletico Madrid win La Liga. E) Harry Kane snares a trophy. F) Manchester Utd survive relegation scrap.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Wishing all my friends, acquaintances and followers a merry and safe Christmas. And let’s remember that it feels much better to focus on the things that unite us rather than on those that divide us (not an original quote but I like it).

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

A perfect #Christmas gift for #youngadults! 'Making It...Or Not' by Amy Schembri dives into the real and relatable highs and lows of a professional football career. Not hitting bookstores until 01/25, but you can get it from us right now.

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Making it...or Not—The real journey told by professional players explores the challenges and triumphs faced by professional footballers, offering a raw and inspiring look into their careers. Suitable…

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Disgraceful what Holman did towards the end. And Brattan too for helping him onto the field. Both should be fined and suspended.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

As I’ve said, I’ve adopted a ‘wait and see’ approach. We’ll see what happens before I make a final decision and, yes, I’m disappointed with the level of football content here.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I think the main reason many don’t commit is because this medium is still in its infancy whereas the other, being more established, offers a better base. I also believe people are reluctss as not to ditch the other mob due to the risk of losing many followers. My opinion, anyway. I’m in both atm.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I just wonder if Dutton perversely believes that being divisive/disliked/hated is a vote winner or a sign of strong leadership.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This is a replica of AC Milan’s first logo 125 years ago.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I’m also in a ‘wait and see’ mode.

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Fair Play Publishing @fairplaybooks.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

From John Aloisi to Cortnee Vine, be inspired by 'The Goals That Changed Australia'. Give your kids a bit of #football #history this #festiveseason - and be inspired once again by our game yourself! A read that oozes excitement, #backstories, and passion on every page.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I see. That’s probably why I’m also reluctant to close my X account despite the toxicity of the joint.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

It seems to me - and I could be wrong - that the football family has not embraced @bsky.app yet. If this platform is meant to be an alternative to the other cesspool we should work harder to get more football people and organisations involved.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I think the motive is different though

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The best football would look very inferior on tv if there is no crowd atmosphere. By the same token, the fans can turn a sub-standard game into a very watchable tv event with the right support and passion. Football without supporters is nothing. Many don’t get this. @aleaguemen.bsky.social

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

… and make it a better spectacle which of course would please the tv bosses. Not sure if this would work, especially here.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

He might have said it en passant but his point was the clubs’ major income came from tv not the gates. @aleaguemen.bsky.social

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Berlusconi once said when Serie A was struggling to draw big crowds that clubs should consider letting in fans for free in order to improve the atmosphere and the tv experience. Just a thought.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Because the offside issue came first.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Yes, now I remember. I only asked the question anyway because these things can take too long and imo should be left for after a match not before.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Most probably not but I can’t remember if Lydia’s farewell was as long as last night’s tbh.

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Is it fair to say that the pre-match tribute surrounding Polkinghorne may have distracted the @the-matildas.bsky.social? Why not after the match? Did the FA fear a defeat would have spoiled the occasion?

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Philip Micallef @philipmicallef.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

True story: Mbappe and Salah both miss a penalty in the same match. @uefachampions.bsky.social

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