Sep 23, 2020
Red’s deal for Sarr not far
The Reds have brought in Konstantinos Tsimikas, Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota so far this summer with just a few weeks to go before the...
Sep 21, 2020
Suarez terminates contract
After days of uncertainty, Luis Suarez has reportedly terminated his agreement with Barcelona on Monday. The Uruguayan will now join La...
Sep 21, 2020
Liverpool dominate Chelsea to send ominous warning to title hopefuls
Liverpool gave an early statement of intent over their Premier League title defense as two goals from Sadio Mane gave them a 2-0 win away...
Nov 9, 2019
SMS cyclists raise over $23,000 to fight childhood cancer
Club SMS members have raised a staggering $23,143.54 for the Children’s Medical Research Institute after taking part in the Great Cycle...
Jul 5, 2019
City sign record breaking Rodri
Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Atlético Madrid midfielder Rodri. Rodri has signed a five-year deal and joins...
Dec 3, 2018
Modric ends Ronaldo & Messi Ballon d’Or reign
Luka Modric has won the Ballon d’Or award for the first time and ended the 10-year battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. ...
Dec 1, 2018
Abysmal United drop points again
Manchester United were unable to build on their comeback bid against Southampton, and the two sides shared the points in a 2-2 draw. An...
Nov 28, 2018
Try Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America and is a cross between table tennis, badminton and tennis. It’s a fun sport for...
Nov 28, 2018
Klopp critical of play-actor Neymar
Jurgen Klopp accused Paris St Germain of transforming Liverpool into a team of ‘butchers’ with their constant play-acting. Klopp singled...
Nov 28, 2018
José shares the love
Jose Mourinho, the Manchester United manager, sent a message to his “lovers” on Tuesday night after qualifying for the Champions League...
Nov 28, 2018
Keita will be massive - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has backed Naby Keita, saying the midfielder would develop into a "massive player" for the Premier League club now that he...
Nov 28, 2018
Shah’s balls bring NZ to their knees
Leg-spinner Yasir Shah’s match haul of 14 wickets has earned Pakistan victory against New Zealand by an innings and 16 runs in the second...
Nov 28, 2018
Indian preparations scuppered by rain
Torrential rain and thunderstorms brought havoc to Sydney on Wednesday and washed out the opening day of India's warm-up match against a...
Nov 28, 2018
Moyes wanted more time
David Moyes insists he should have been given more time to succeed when manager at Manchester United. The Scot, who was announced at the...
Nov 27, 2018
Liverpool next best after City
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that Jurgen Klopp's side are 'clear second favourites' in the Premier League title race. The Reds...
Nov 27, 2018
United struggle past Young Boys
Marouane Fellaini's injury-time winner gave Manchester United a dramatic victory over Young Boys and sent his side into the last 16 of...
Nov 27, 2018
Mbappe & Neymar fit for Liverpool
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are set to start for Paris Saint-Germain against Liverpool in their crunch Champions League tie on Wednesday...
Nov 27, 2018
Australia need to stop worrying about being liked
FORMER captain Michael Clarke says Australia needs to stop worrying about trying to be the “most liked team in the world” and focus on...
Nov 27, 2018
‘We don’t fear PSG’ (Van Dijk)
Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will have no fear when they travel to Paris Saint-Germain for their crucial Champions League clash this...
Nov 27, 2018
Mourinho only hanging on due to absence of a replacement
As Manchester United’s players walked from the pitch after their dispiriting goalless draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday, the Old...
Aug 16, 2016
SMS Prediction Challenge back in action for 2016/17
At last the Premier League returns, and so does the SMS Prediction Challenge! With Lee Scullion winning the inaugural title as Champion...
Mar 1, 2016
SMS Prediction Challenge set for thrilling finale
With just over 10 weeks of Premier League football remaining, the inaugural SMS Prediction Challenge is set for a fabulous finish. With...
Dec 3, 2015
SMS crowned double Champions
After five consecutive Grand Final defeats, nobody would have begrudged SMS their first Championship win. Each of those defeats had been...
May 31, 2015
SMS taste Grand Final defeat again
"The most solemn humbug which does duty as a profound historical reflection is, that history repeats itself." Never has a quote been so...
May 27, 2015
SMS teams up with Five-a-Side Football Coach
SMS is proud to announce a new partnership with UK based 'Five-a-Side Football Coach'. Founded by Dene Mitchell, the online blog...
Apr 4, 2015
SMS member prepares to run Brighton Marathon in memory of WW1 Punjabi soldiers
A little known fact about the First World War was the massive contribution that was made by soldiers from the North Western Indian state...
Mar 8, 2015
SMS make semi finals again
A fairly comfortable 14-5 victory over Parry-Dise City FC on Sunday evening guaranteed SMS yet another semi-final place against...
Feb 23, 2015
2022 World Cup to be held in November & December
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar can only be held in November and December, says the head of Fifa's taskforce looking into possible dates for...
Nov 26, 2014
SMS make strong start to new season
If there was any doubt that a third consecutive Grand Final defeat would linger in the minds of the SMS squad, it was all but eradicated...
Nov 14, 2014
Chip for Charity comes to Ballarat
A top quality golf day for a golf mad city. That is exactly what is in store for Ballarat next February as co-organisers, SMS & Chip for...
Nov 11, 2014
Narrow Grand Final defeat for SMS
In the end, unfortunately, it was a fairly predictable result. Despite a disciplined, efficient performance, SMS were once again...
Nov 4, 2014
SMS reach third consecutive Grand Final
SMS reached their third consecutive Grand Final after a thrilling finish which saw three goals scored in a frantic final three minutes. ...
Nov 3, 2014
SMS prepare for Semi Final
A third semi final appearance in as many seasons has given SMS the opportunity to get within one match of breaking the hoodoo of having...
Oct 9, 2014
Euro 2016 qualifying round-up
Euro 2016 maybe some time off but there is plenty to talk about after what was an interesting night of qualifiers. England, as expected,...
Oct 6, 2014
SMS Charity FIFA Night raises almost $500 as Pick Yaw wins title
SMS has raised almost $500 for local youngster Jaxon Cooper, who is suffering from an inoperable brain tumour. All funds raised will go...
Oct 3, 2014
UFS staff all set for Charity FIFA Night
UFS Dispensaries staff members are looking forward to a night of frantic footballing action as they prepare for the SMS Charity FIFA...
Oct 1, 2014
UCL: Liverpool woes continue
A lame 1-0 defeat away to Swiss side Basel has once again highlighted the growing problems at Liverpool. With their season unravelling in...
Sep 30, 2014
Newcastle United: The enemy within
Only a fool would deny that Newcastle United have some of the most passionate and knowledgable supporters in the country. Only the same...
Sep 30, 2014
SMS Australia suffer comprehensive defeat to the Froths
SMS Australia slipped to a comprehensive 8-3 defeat to top of the table Froths after a lacklustre performance on Tuesday night. The omens...
Sep 27, 2014
Double derby day in the Premier League
All the drama of derby day will be on show this weekend as football fans prepare for some potentially explosive match ups. First up is...
Sep 23, 2014
Capital One Cup: Big names fall as Liverpool win 14-13
It may well be a sign of the lack of respect some Premier League clubs show the Capital One Cup. On a night when Liverpool scraped...
Sep 23, 2014
SMS Australia held 4-4 after costly late errors
SMS Australia were guilty of complacency as they let a two goal lead slip at the death of what had been a competitive yet comfortable...
Sep 21, 2014
What is wrong with Manchester United?
Astounding. There are few other words, at least that can be published, to describe the scale of the capitulation that was witnessed at...
Sep 20, 2014
Liverpool under early season pressure
What a difference a season can make. After the Liverbird rose so magnificently last season, almost reaching the pinnacle of the league...
Sep 19, 2014
SMS organises charity FIFA night
Ballarat youngster Jaxon Cooper has been diagnosed with an inoperable, aggressive brain tumour. His dream is to see his beloved New York...
Sep 18, 2014
A beginners guide to the Indian Super League
What do the names Del Piero, Anelka, Capdevila, Luis Garcia and Ljungberg have in common? Well if we told you that they will soon be...
Sep 18, 2014
Premier League Fixtures
Saturday 20 September English Barclays Premier League QPR v Stoke 12:45 Aston Villa v Arsenal 15:00 Burnley v Sunderland 15:00 Newcastle...
Sep 17, 2014
Champions League: Disappointing night for Chelsea and City
A last gasp goal from City old boy Jerome Boateng broke Sky Blues hearts in Germany as City lost 1-0. Manuel Pellegrini’s men had gone...
Sep 16, 2014
Champions League: Liverpool relief as Arsenal outplayed
The return of Champions League football brought its usual mix of drama, emotion and action. There was relief on Merseyside where...
Sep 16, 2014
SMS Australia leave it late to beat The Fatties
SMS Australia had to dig deep against physical opposition to secure a hard fought win. Having taken an early 2-0 lead SMS soon found...
