So Frank Farina has been bounced out of Ballymore with his tail between his legs. On the surface it seems a no brainer. You get busted once, and you’re lucky to keep your job. Do it twice and it’s curtains.

For all its improvements and innovations, the A-League has been relatively devoid of characters in the technical area throughout its short five year history.

Despite the headline grabbing goalfest in Manchester, the weekend EPL action further condemned the also-rans to a looming winter of discontent.

Western Asia has rarely been considered a footballing hotbed, but in recent times, the region has played a larger influence in permanently altering the game’s complexion than any other in the world.

With Argentina sitting fourth in South American qualifying, we dare to ask the question: Is Diego Maradona the right man for the job?

As we’ve seen, the injection of two brand-spanking new franchises into the A-League has been a shot in the arm for a competition that’s growth plateaued last season. How will these two teams perform in their inaugural season? Frannie gazes into his crystal ball.