Antonis Pagonis, Author at The Inner Sanctum

NPL SA: Round 15 wrap

20/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Round 15 saw the Champions build a seemingly unassailable lead, as the top four further separated from the chasing pack. Status Quo Remains West Torrens Birkalla 0-0 Adelaide Olympic After

2021/22 A-League Men Season Review: Adelaide United

20/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Despite experts predicting a bleak season for Adelaide United, Carl Veart’s comeback kids had different ideas. A strong end to the season saw the Reds claim and win a home final before falling agonizingly short of a grand final appearance.

Opinion: The forgotten part of the “Aussie DNA” that can lead the Socceroos forward

14/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Despite entering as heavy underdogs, Graham Arnold’s plucky Socceroos put their “Aussies DNA” on display and wrote themselves in the history books by pipping the strongly favoured Peru to a World Cup spot. Arnold now has a chance to show that he has learned from history to display an important, but often forgotten part of the “Aussie DNA” for the benefit of Australian football.

NPL SA: Round 14 wrap

13/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

A hat-trick hero helped his side out of the drop zone, while there was a big winner in the annual Indigenous Round celebration. All that and more in Round 14 of the 2022 NPL SA season.

2021/22 A-League Men Season Review: Newcastle Jets – Box Office Jets fail to live up to ratings

09/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Despite a promising first season under Arthur Papas, the Newcastle Jets could not translate their progress into a finals appearance.

NPL SA: Round 13 wrap

06/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Round 13 saw games being played in inclement weather, but it did not stop the Young Reds from recording the biggest win of the season, while the champions finally cast aside their bogey team.

Ryan Kitto: The whipping boy that reclaimed his narrative

03/06/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Ryan Kitto is just another unremarkable A Leagues player on the surface level. An Adelaide boy playing in his hometown, finding himself in and out of the lineup for years.

NPL SA: Round 12 wrap

30/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

NPL SA Round 12 saw the Champions further stamp their authority on the competition while the Lions unveiled their new home against the Young Reds.

Pondering Marco Tilio’s Grand Final role for Melbourne City

26/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Marco Tilio is one of the hottest commodities in the A Leagues, but after being subbed on and playing Melbourne City into a third consecutive grand final appearance, his role and starting position are anything but a guarantee.

NPL SA: Round 11 wrap

25/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

Round 11 saw the top three sides separate themselves from the pack while a cellar dweller showed signs of life.

NPL SA: Round 10 wrap

17/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

After a weekend of Cup action, NPL SA returned with Round 10 packed with twists and turns at both ends of the ladder.

The youth developers and showcasers of A League Men

15/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

The Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United are two clubs that have been lauded as top exposers of young Australian talent to professional football but with contrasting plans. The two clubs take on each other in the first week of finals hoping their strategy prevails.

NPL SA: Round 9 wrap

04/05/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

21 goals in six games, a big dog stumbles, while the relegation battle continues producing twists and turns in Round 9 of NPL SA Season 2022.

The ups and downs of the Piet Van der Pol era of Adelaide United

26/04/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

With Adelaide United reportedly being purchased by the Pelligra Group, The Inner Sanctum takes a look at the tenure and legacy of the ownership group represented by Piet Van der Pol which has owned the Reds since mid-2018.

NPL SA: Round 8 wrap

26/04/2022 Antonis Pagonis 0

NPL SA returned after a week of Australia Cup action. Round 8 saw the league’s front runners challenged, struggling sides surrendering strong positions and as a consequence remaining entrenched in the relegation battle, while a powerhouse of past years continued rediscovering its groove with a statement victory