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Back among the books in 2011
Back among the books in 2011 Roy Hay (This appeared in the Geelong Advertiser, on 5 December 2011, p. 20 as ‘Book it now, Winnie. Diversions, plagiarism and whodunnits’). It is time once again for the annual reading list which …
The Smith report and the future of football
The Smith report and the future of football Roy Hay (A shorter version of this article appeared in the Geelong Advertiser, 2 December 2011, p. 34, under the title 'Kicking
John Gardiner: A teacher on and off the field
John Gardiner: A teacher on and off the field. Roy Hay (This article appeared in my Blast from the Past column in Goal Weekly, 25 November 2011, p. 19.) John Gardiner
Perth fight back stuns Victory
Melbourne Victory 2 Perth Glory 2 Roy Hay Melbourne Victory got the advantage of some curious refereeing decisions but gave away a two goal lead and a one man advantage
New biography of Sir Stanley Matthews
Stanley Matthews Roy Hay English author Jon Henderson is writing a new biography of (Sir) Stanley Matthews. He is seeking information about Matthews visits to Australia subsequent to his first
Heart break through for first win over Jets
Melbourne Heart 3 Newcastle Jets 0 Roy Hay Heart went seeking its first win of the season at home to Newcastle Jets on Saturday night at AAMI Park. After an even
Moral victory for nine men of Melbourne
Melbourne Victory 2 Brisbane Roar 2 Roy Hay The highly awaited clash between the runaway league leader Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory ended in a two-all draw at Etihad Stadium
Heartbreak for Hearts as Sydney draw
Melbourne Heart 1 Sydney FC 1 Roy Hay It was heartbreak of the Heart at AAMI Park on Saturday night when the home team thought they had the match won
Commemorating Tom Wills?
The Tom Wills saga Roy Hay Published in the Geelong Advertiser, 20 October 2011, p. 40. The campaign for the recognition of Tom Wills by a memorial or statue in Geelong
Marnie Haig-Muir: Your review of the latest Rankin is right on the money, Roy. This book...