Texi Smith
@texismith.com
Author. FIFA-accredited journalist. Photographer. Aussie. Sydney FC member Cove Heights, West Ryde Rovers 45s player, NWSFRA ref. NUFC. MC Solaar disciple. Come visit texismith.com, check out my books at https://www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/
Lovely touch by the Epping FC player on the mic at the 30W Div 1 final trophy presentation - “Flying Bats we love playing you, please stay.” Exciting finish to the game, Bats reducing the arrears with 10 to go and making a real contest of it. Season over. Congrats to Epping on the win. #football
August 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Lovely touch by the Epping FC player on the mic at the 30W Div 1 final trophy presentation - “Flying Bats we love playing you, please stay.” Exciting finish to the game, Bats reducing the arrears with 10 to go and making a real contest of it. Season over. Congrats to Epping on the win. #football
Look, you've probably read loads of accounts of the @fifawc26.bsky.social. Here's mine. Blessed with accreditation, partying with seasoned travellers and broadening my football experience. France 1998, Qatar 2022 and North America 2026. Many more to come. Click in the comments to read.
July 31, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Look, you've probably read loads of accounts of the @fifawc26.bsky.social. Here's mine. Blessed with accreditation, partying with seasoned travellers and broadening my football experience. France 1998, Qatar 2022 and North America 2026. Many more to come. Click in the comments to read.
So, did you head to Allianz Stadium last night in the hope of seeing @tottenhamhotspur.com humbled by @sydneyfc.bsky.social? Did you watch it on telly? The new
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
July 30, 2026 at 6:37 AM
So, did you head to Allianz Stadium last night in the hope of seeing @tottenhamhotspur.com humbled by @sydneyfc.bsky.social? Did you watch it on telly? The new
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
@aleague.bsky.social season is still a long way away, but the
EPL team was pushed all the way. Match round up in the comments. Let's go...
Today's the day. Spent half my life living in Aus. To say that I've embraced my opportunity to live in this wonderful diverse, multicultural country would be an understatement. Fiercely proud of my country, Aussie citizen, Australian kids and an Aussie partner. I am, you are, we are Australian!
July 27, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Today's the day. Spent half my life living in Aus. To say that I've embraced my opportunity to live in this wonderful diverse, multicultural country would be an understatement. Fiercely proud of my country, Aussie citizen, Australian kids and an Aussie partner. I am, you are, we are Australian!
The Matildas vs Anna Black. Not your ordinary children's story, this is the coming-of-age of a youth player from Sydney's suburbs, finding her way into the @aleague.bsky.social and making a name for herself with the national team.
Via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social - ebook, paperback and audiobook.
Via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social - ebook, paperback and audiobook.
March 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The Matildas vs Anna Black. Not your ordinary children's story, this is the coming-of-age of a youth player from Sydney's suburbs, finding her way into the @aleague.bsky.social and making a name for herself with the national team.
Via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social - ebook, paperback and audiobook.
Via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social - ebook, paperback and audiobook.
This is Kerrie. Her journey through brain cancer has touched many and she was compelled to write a book to share the story. Here she is, surrounded by those who love her; friends, family and teammates at the local pub enjoying the book launch. Fantastic, well done you!
#BrainCancerGroup
#BrainCancerGroup
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 AM
This is Kerrie. Her journey through brain cancer has touched many and she was compelled to write a book to share the story. Here she is, surrounded by those who love her; friends, family and teammates at the local pub enjoying the book launch. Fantastic, well done you!
#BrainCancerGroup
#BrainCancerGroup
An important #author milestone in the next Jarrod Black novel. We've clicked over 20k words. This is no longer an idea, it is something tangible. Excited to see where the story goes from here. Want to be a character in this one? Tell me what part you'd play in a #football novel - it may come true.
December 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Coach Joe Montemurro wished the AFC Women’s Cup started next week. There is energy in the squad and the players are buying into the fast flowing football philosophy. Don’t be surprised to see The Matildas taking risks when they next take the field in March. Bring it on! @the-matildas.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Coach Joe Montemurro wished the AFC Women’s Cup started next week. There is energy in the squad and the players are buying into the fast flowing football philosophy. Don’t be surprised to see The Matildas taking risks when they next take the field in March. Bring it on! @the-matildas.bsky.social
Despite being advised not to write about the 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Despite being advised not to write about the 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
Did a marathon, watched some football. Sunday done well.
August 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Did a marathon, watched some football. Sunday done well.
Hey, I'm writing a new book. Football fiction novel no. 7 is underway. Life is relentless at the moment, so progress has been slow, and there's simply too much football going on. Season's nearly over. Time to get cracking. #author #writer #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writing #novels #fiction #reading
July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@vizcomic.bsky.social Here's my rather poor attempt at a Viz-style joke. "I've got a couple of bucks burning a hole in my pocket" I'm sure you could draw it better and put it in a better context. Hey, I'm no cartoonist.
April 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
@vizcomic.bsky.social Here's my rather poor attempt at a Viz-style joke. "I've got a couple of bucks burning a hole in my pocket" I'm sure you could draw it better and put it in a better context. Hey, I'm no cartoonist.
Match Day Minus One training for @the-matildas.bsky.social. Smiles, sunshine, laughter and a good tempo. It's amazing what an extra hour's sleep can do for the soul. Game day can't come quickly enough. See you in Newcastle.
#matildas #australia #womensfootball #womenssoccer #sydney #newcastle
#matildas #australia #womensfootball #womenssoccer #sydney #newcastle
April 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Match Day Minus One training for @the-matildas.bsky.social. Smiles, sunshine, laughter and a good tempo. It's amazing what an extra hour's sleep can do for the soul. Game day can't come quickly enough. See you in Newcastle.
#matildas #australia #womensfootball #womenssoccer #sydney #newcastle
#matildas #australia #womensfootball #womenssoccer #sydney #newcastle
I don't know why I post on @bsky.app - the amount of engagement is minimal. Maybe it's what I post, it just doesn't go to anyone new, maybe my circle is too small.
But post I will; surely this is a better place to hang out than the alternative.
Here's a review of Anna Black - This Girl Can Play.
But post I will; surely this is a better place to hang out than the alternative.
Here's a review of Anna Black - This Girl Can Play.
March 19, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I don't know why I post on @bsky.app - the amount of engagement is minimal. Maybe it's what I post, it just doesn't go to anyone new, maybe my circle is too small.
But post I will; surely this is a better place to hang out than the alternative.
Here's a review of Anna Black - This Girl Can Play.
But post I will; surely this is a better place to hang out than the alternative.
Here's a review of Anna Black - This Girl Can Play.
No, but were you really there if you didn’t leave with one of these? @ccmariners.bsky.social @aleague.bsky.social @perthglory.bsky.social #womensfootball
March 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
No, but were you really there if you didn’t leave with one of these? @ccmariners.bsky.social @aleague.bsky.social @perthglory.bsky.social #womensfootball
Featured in the Manly Observer... Come and meet the author and a host of other football writers on Sunday 30th March. A celebration of writing and an opportunity to understand where a good football story comes from.
#bookstagram #australia #football
manlyobserver.com.au/soccer-sunda...
#bookstagram #australia #football
manlyobserver.com.au/soccer-sunda...
March 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Featured in the Manly Observer... Come and meet the author and a host of other football writers on Sunday 30th March. A celebration of writing and an opportunity to understand where a good football story comes from.
#bookstagram #australia #football
manlyobserver.com.au/soccer-sunda...
#bookstagram #australia #football
manlyobserver.com.au/soccer-sunda...
NEW RANGE : The Texi Smith shinpad collection has dropped. Another wonderful creation from @munkfc.bsky.social, in time for the 2025 season. Oh yes, I am highly amused.
#shinpads #collection #football #soccer #custom #custommade #classic #oneofakind #footballer #BallonDor #Professional
#shinpads #collection #football #soccer #custom #custommade #classic #oneofakind #footballer #BallonDor #Professional
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NEW RANGE : The Texi Smith shinpad collection has dropped. Another wonderful creation from @munkfc.bsky.social, in time for the 2025 season. Oh yes, I am highly amused.
#shinpads #collection #football #soccer #custom #custommade #classic #oneofakind #footballer #BallonDor #Professional
#shinpads #collection #football #soccer #custom #custommade #classic #oneofakind #footballer #BallonDor #Professional
A #goodreads book review for Jarrod Black - Chasing Pack. If that doesn’t make you want to pick up a football fiction novel and rekindle your love of reading, nothing will.
#football #fiction #australia #reading #bestseller #soccer #books #jarrodblack #novel @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
#football #fiction #australia #reading #bestseller #soccer #books #jarrodblack #novel @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A #goodreads book review for Jarrod Black - Chasing Pack. If that doesn’t make you want to pick up a football fiction novel and rekindle your love of reading, nothing will.
#football #fiction #australia #reading #bestseller #soccer #books #jarrodblack #novel @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
#football #fiction #australia #reading #bestseller #soccer #books #jarrodblack #novel @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
Getting as far away from football as possible on a horror weekend for @sydneyfootballclub.bsky.social and @newcastleunited.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Getting as far away from football as possible on a horror weekend for @sydneyfootballclub.bsky.social and @newcastleunited.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
First game of the year at Commbank Stadium yesterday and it was an exciting one. Without the benefit of commentary, I thought Kraev should have gone for his leg-breaker in the opening stages, and I was concerned that the ref was too lenient. Family man Luke Brattan waving to his family. Wholesome.
January 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
First game of the year at Commbank Stadium yesterday and it was an exciting one. Without the benefit of commentary, I thought Kraev should have gone for his leg-breaker in the opening stages, and I was concerned that the ref was too lenient. Family man Luke Brattan waving to his family. Wholesome.
Australia’s newest #matildas hero at St James’ Park to see @newcastleunited.com see out 2024 with a win. Abebi to sign for the Toon? A worldwide phenomenon, this #football #fiction cracker from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social is certainly going places. #nufc #australia #books #author #bestseller #toon
December 26, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Australia’s newest #matildas hero at St James’ Park to see @newcastleunited.com see out 2024 with a win. Abebi to sign for the Toon? A worldwide phenomenon, this #football #fiction cracker from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social is certainly going places. #nufc #australia #books #author #bestseller #toon
Well, someone has picked the perfect book for a holiday read! Merry Christmas to everyone who has read a Texi Smith novel, read any of my articles over the year or clicked on texismith.com for football content. To the rest of you, have a good Christmas too, I guess😀 #fiction #football #australia
December 24, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Well, someone has picked the perfect book for a holiday read! Merry Christmas to everyone who has read a Texi Smith novel, read any of my articles over the year or clicked on texismith.com for football content. To the rest of you, have a good Christmas too, I guess😀 #fiction #football #australia