Ryan picks Casillas, Vukovic as inspirations
IKER Casillas and Danny Vukovic make the unlikely pairing who inspired Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan to reach for the top of his profession.
Asian Cup
’It’s nothing serious; he’s a good chance’
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou says he won’t even consider his alternatives until it’s clear whether Ivan Franjic will be fit for the Asian Cup final.
Replacing the irreplaceable: Franjic conundrum
IF there was one player the Socceroos could ill-afford to lose for the Asian Cup final it was Ivan Franjic. He’s barely put a foot wrong over the last 21 days.
Youth, pace, depth: Sasa pumps up South Korea
SASA Ognenovski has seen first hand the technique and skill that makes South Korea such dangerous opponents for the Socceroos in the Asian Cup final.
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Ange has entire squad on edge for Kuwait game
ANGE Postecoglou has told every player to be ready for Kuwait on Friday as the mercury rises in Socceroos camp ahead of the Asian Cup opener.
Jedinak declares time for results is now
AFTER eight losses in 12 games, Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says the time for results is now, insisting Brazil 2014 has them primed for the Asian Cup.
McKay lauds Socceroos’ midfield riches
SOCCEROO Matt McKay cited the midfield omissions of Oliver Bozanic and James Holland as proof competition for places has intensified since the World Cup.
Persistence pays off for Socceroo Behich
IF AT first you don’t succeed, try and try again. Socceroos caps are reward for good performances at club level and Aziz Behich is a prime example of that.
Focused Mile leaves Palace dramas behind
A jetlagged Mile Jedinak said that his focus was on the Asian Cup, despite the crisis that has engulfed his Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Juric slams ‘unprofessional’ Al-Shamrani
SOCCEROO Tomi Juric has lit the fuse for a potentially explosive second-round Asian Cup clash, slamming Saudi Arabia firebrand Nasser Al-Shamrani.
Sainsbury gunning for old teammate’s spot
THEY may be former Mariners teammates, but Trent Sainsbury wants to snatch the Socceroos’ central defensive position from World Cup incumbent Alex Wilkinson.
In-form Leckie ready to play big Cup role
MATHEW Leckie says his roaming role in attack for German side Ingolstadt has him perfectly placed to be an asset for Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.
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