A controversial conservative commentator has sparked debate after declaring that she hoped the Matildas would lose their first game. Her hopes were fulfilled when, at 3am AEST, Tony Gustavsson's side succumbed to a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Germany in the opening Group B match in Marseille. Kobie Thatcher, who is known for her outspoken views,said she refused to …
It was strictly Pom and Aussie business 20 years ago, when Eddie Jones and Sir Clive Woodward sent teams of their compatriots into the rugby World Cup final. The theatre of the pre-match press conference can sometimes seem a serious inconvenience to Sarina Wiegman, who towards the end of a half-hour's talk yesterday seemed startled to be asked if the …
In late September 2020, in his first media conference after being announced as the new head coach of the Matildas, Tony Gustavsson wore a pinstripe suit. He answered questions brightly, speaking with enthusiasm about the growing investment in women's football from his new employees, about his excitement for the 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil, and about how inspired …
