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Kieran Pender

Australian journalist Kieran Pender is the deputy editor of news website Green and Gold Army and its online magazine I Told You So. You can follow him on Twitter here.

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The A-League race is on – Part 2

The A-League race is on – Part 2

16 February 2012 | Kieran Pender

In the second instalment of his A-League finals prediction blog, Kieran Pender examines those hopeful of glory, and teams facing the wooden spoon.

The A-League race is on – Part 1

The A-League race is on – Part 1

09 February 2012 | Kieran Pender

With seven rounds of the A-League season to go before finals time, Kieran Pender runs the rule over title contenders and pretenders…

Canberra Roar in W-League

Canberra Roar in W-League

01 February 2012 | Kieran Pender

The fairytale finally came true for Australian W-League team Canberra United, but not all is well for women’s football around the world…

Home grown talent

Home grown talent

26 January 2012 | Kieran Pender

For years the best Australian youngsters were sent overseas as teenagers and groomed at top European clubs. But the A-League is now finally starting to produce top class talent...

Aussies on the move

Aussies on the move

18 January 2012 | Kieran Pender

With the January transfer window in full swing, Kieran Pender looks at some Australian stars that may be looking for a new club…

The Magilton Mystery

The Magilton Mystery

12 January 2012 | Kieran Pender

The dismissal of Mehmet Durakovic from Melbourne Victory was anticipated, but the appointment of former Northern Ireland international Jim Magilton is puzzling, to say the least.

Kossie’s back

Kossie’s back

21 December 2011 | Kieran Pender

Things can only get better for Australian club Adelaide United, after the side sacked manager Rini Coolen and replaced the Dutchman with former coach John Kosmina.

Schwarzer’s successor

Schwarzer’s successor

14 December 2011 | Kieran Pender

Australian goalkeeping legend Mark Schwarzer is 39-years-old and still going strong. But sooner or later he will have to be replaced between the sticks for the Socceroos...

Have you herd?

Have you herd?

08 December 2011 | Kieran Pender

The lack of Australians playing consistently in the English Premier League is a worry for football ‘Down Under’, but one young star shining bright is Aston Villa’s Chris Herd…

Lowy’s Legacy

Lowy’s Legacy

30 November 2011 | Kieran Pender

Billionaire businessman Frank Lowy has been re-elected as chairman of Football Federation Australia and despite some failures he has improved the state of Australian football.

W-League wonders

W-League wonders

22 November 2011 | Kieran Pender

Women’s football is booming in Australia, especially its premier competition the W-League, where interesting and inspirational characters are plentiful...

A quest for redemption

A quest for redemption

15 November 2011 | Kieran Pender

Having now suffered defeat in three Grand Finals, the Central Coast Mariners are looking for redemption. A well run club, the Central Coast has a lot to be exited about...

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