Opinion

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: No need to panic just yet

After three losses in the last four games, things don’t feel as good as they did not so long ago. Slow starts have been an issue for Carl Veart’s team this season, but that wasn’t an issue in the contest...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: Reds both exciting and frustrating

You get your money’s worth as an Adelaide United fan, but they are as exciting as they are frustrating. I spoke last week about how difficult some of these games at unusual times in empty stadiums can be. There’s nothing...

2 years ago • Ninja A-League Women

Adelaide United stars visit Port Lincoln

Adelaide United is making the most of the Liberty A-League international break, getting across to Port Lincoln to spend some time with the local football community. Coach Adrian Stenta, captain Isabel Hodgson and goalkeeper Annalee Grove were among a travelling...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: How Adelaide’s defence won the game

Adelaide’s willingness and desire to defend won it the game on Sunday afternoon. It’s what the club spoke of in the preseason, and when it’s present, it’s obvious. Joe Gauci has mentioned it several times over the past two months, and it’s...

2 years ago

An update from the Chair

Hi Reds fans, It’s been a hectic start to the 2023/24 season but I thought this would be an opportune moment to take a breath and touch base on some of the exciting work being done behind the scenes at...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: The women’s game needs some critical analysis

While the international break put a halt to the Isuzu UTE A-League men’s, the Liberty A-League women’s competition took centre stage. On Sunday afternoon, I ventured out to Marden to watch Adelaide United’s women take on Sydney FC, and while the result wasn’t the one...

2 years ago

Irankunda Seals Bayern Move

Adelaide United Football Club can confirm it has agreed to terms on the sale of winger Nestory Irankunda to FC Bayern München for a Club record fee. Irankunda who has also agreed personal terms with the Bundesliga giants, will remain...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: The less said about that, the better

Adelaide learned a harsh lesson on Saturday night. If you don’t show up in this league, you won’t just lose; you’ll get hammered. It’s the second straight week they were slow out of the blocks. Against Melbourne Victory, they got away with...

2 years ago

‘We were pioneers and welcomed underdog label’: Costanzo

Adelaide United’s current and past identity can be traced back to one of its earliest and greatest centre-backs, Angelo Costanzo. Costanzo was United’s captain during the club’s maiden AFC Champions League voyage in 2007, which began one month after his...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: Away from home, things are never easy

Let’s be honest, while the game had just about everything, it wasn’t the world’s best performance. Away from home, things are never easy, especially in Melbourne against the Victory. I thought the home team was exceptional for most of the...

2 years ago

Cornthwaite’s Corner: The moment that went under the radar

I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun watching a game of football. There’s almost too much to talk about this week. Working in the news, there are days and stories where you really must ask yourself, “What is...

2 years ago

‘Our shorts almost didn’t make it for kick-off’: Pantelis

Former Adelaide United winger, Lucas Pantelis, remembers well the last minute panic of the Club’s first ever A-League match. United – and the A-League’s – inaugural match was an away trip to Newcastle to face the renamed Jets, and it...