As a fan of Maltese football, I have finally decided to bite the bullet and create my own blog based solely on the subject. For those interested, please check it out here.
Malta Earn Heroic Point In Baku
After watching what can only be described as an heroic performance by Malta in Baku this evening, I felt compelled to offer some thoughts. Make no mistake about it, the players were right to celebrate at the final whistle for the trip to the Azeri capital was one which the bookmakers had decided unanimously would go against the away side. Ray Farrugia’s players did not read the script though. Continue reading
Malta’s Future?
With the announcement of Tom Saintfiet as the new Malta manager last week, I use this article to take a look at three possible contenders for the national side, yet to be capped.
One or two of the players I talk about here have been touched on in my previous articles. Most notably here and here. However there are new names mentioned here too and all of the players I look at are part of Malta’s diaspora. Continue reading
Tom Saintfiet of Belgium Gets Malta Job
In what could perhaps be considered a surprise, Tom Saintfiet has been unveiled as the new Malta coach to replace Pietro Ghedin. The well-travelled Belgian has been in charge of numerous other national sides including Namibia, Zimbabwe (where he was sacked before overseeing a single game for not having the correct work permit), Yemen, Ethiopia, Malawi and Togo. He has also coached a variety of club sides around the world. Continue reading
Post-Ghedin Malta To Meet Estonia
The MFA have announced that Malta will take on Estonia in a friendly at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali on Sunday 12th November (Kickoff 15:00). The game will generate a lot of interest as it will be the first after Pietro Ghedin’s departure. For more information, click here.
