The FBTG team would like to speak to an insider in the world of Australian Football (Soccer) culture as part of research for a literary project.
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Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – Sydney FC
Seen in the southern suburbs of Sydney itself. Quite an idiosyncratic design with a great execution. Great work from the boys representing A-League big club Sydney FC.
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Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – Melbourne City
A distinctly Anglican looking design from supporters of Melbourne City FC; the club that forms part of the “City” triumvirate together with Manchester City FC and New York City FC. But is there really only one team in Melbourne?
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Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – Melbourne Victory
Across the Border: Football Clubs that play in Foreign Leagues
For our 200th post, FBTG has compiled a list of the 10 most fascinating Football clubs around the world that officially compete in the Football league of a separate sovereign nation. All vary in size, success, age and global recognition, but the single criterion Continue reading
‘Laide in Red
After necking a disappointing Victoria Bitter, I chose to wander around the Docklands area a final time before kick-off. As I passed the station’s main entrance, a gaggle of loud mouths descended the stairs to my left. These were Adelaide United Continue reading
I Wanna Be Victory
Football traditionalists could be forgiven for taking an immediate dislike to the corporate, advertising vessel that is Melbourne Victory Football Club. But don’t take it out on the fans.
As Football historian Joe Gorman puts it in his excellent Continue reading
Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – Western Sydney Wanderers
What a design.
The Red & Black Bloc fan group of the A-League outfit the Western Sydney Wanderers show off their creativity in this piece. Note the subtle reference made by the choice of playing cards in the subject’s hand. Read more about the club culture here.
From Boothferry To Germany 