Antonis Pagonis, Author at The Inner Sanctum

What Australian football can learn from the American that transformed youth football in Japan

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Australian football can learn valuable lessons from the youth development displayed in Japanese football for the last three decades.

Resilience is the word of the day as United silence Roar

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A resilient Adelaide United picked up all three points away from home for the first time in 2021/22, fighting back against an early Brisbane goal.

Adelaide United transition from hunters to hunted to down improving Phoenix

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Adelaide United transitioned from their usual role as the hunters to being hunted by the youthful Wellington Phoenix, eventually prevailing 1-0.

How Riley McGree fits in Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough FC

19/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Riley McGree’s move to Middlesbrough FC gives Chris Wilder another attacking option in the midfield on his quest to return to Premier League football. How will he fit in?

FFA Cup: Fresh Mariners and overworked Sydney show effects of inconsistent schedule

18/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

The Central Coast Mariners saw off a lackluster Sydney at Kogarah to reach their first ever FFA Cup final. Where did it go wrong for Sydney?

No Isaias, no worries for Adelaide, while Leckie strikes back for City

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A stunning debut, returns to form, and midfield dominance highlighted another entertaining draw between Adelaide United and Melbourne City.

Matilda-less Melbourne City see out Adelaide’s strong start to claim win

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Despite notable absences, Melbourne City managed to come away from Adelaide with a 1-0 win in the A-League Women competition.

Versatile veteran Eddy happy to play anywhere for Newcastle

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With Emily Van Egmond joining the Matildas camp, American import Elizabeth Eddy looks likely to fill her spot in the Newcastle Jets midfield.

Lachlan Brook, the answer to Adelaide United’s final third woes

12/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

With Ben Halloran and Stefan Mauk exiting the club, Lachlan Brook returns to Adelaide United from Brentford with high expectations.

Making the case for Marco Tilio in Melbourne City’s starting XI

11/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

A strong start to the season from Marco Tilio has shown just why he should be in Melbourne City’s starting XI.

From the outside looking in: Who can make an impact for the Socceroos?

05/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Who are the potential inclusions for Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman?

Filling a Ben Halloran sized hole in Adelaide United’s squad

02/01/2022 Antonis Pagonis 1

Ben Halloran’s move from Adelaide United to South Korea leaves a big hole in Adelaide’s squad, which coach Carl Veart has already looked to fill.

Who is Lachlan Barr? An unconventional journey from ice cream to Adelaide United

31/12/2021 Antonis Pagonis 0

Lachlan Barr is not a well known name around A-League circles, but with his new opportunity at Adelaide United, he will be soon.

Brilliant Brimmer the key to unlocking Melbourne Victory’s potential

28/12/2021 Antonis Pagonis 0

After a strong start to the season, Jake Brimmer is showing why he is the key to Melbourne Victory’s success this season.

Making Adelaide United’s midfield work

26/12/2021 Antonis Pagonis 0

Despite high expectations, Adelaide United’s star-studded midfield is not firing yet in 2021/22. So how can the Reds make it work?