Socceroos Veteran Says Police, Flare Bans Restrict Australia's Home Advantage

Socceroos veteran says police, flare bans restrict Australia's home advantage

Miloš Degenek has played his club football in hostile environments in Serbia and believes Australia's ability to create a strong home ground advantage is hampered by Football Australia's rules and a heavy police presence at matches.

Socceroos vet Degenek rues over-policing of fans

Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek wants to see flares back at Australian soccer games, saying travelling teams now have it too easy due to fans being over policed.

Flare debate: Socceroos veteran, A-League club fire up

Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek wants to see flares back at Australian soccer games, saying travelling teams now have it too easy due to fans being over policed. More than 50,000 spectators are expected on Thursday night when Australia host Japan in a crunch World Cup qualifier at Optus Stadium in Perth. The match will be played less than a week after riot police were called to control unruly fans walking to Melbourne City’s A-League Men grand-f…

Let fans have their flares, says Socceroos veteran

The lead-up to the A-League grand final featured ugly clashes between police and unruly fans, but a Socceroos veteran has coughed up a unique solution.