‘Bit rusty’: Kerr reveals pre-game illness
Sam Kerr was ill all week and couldn’t find the goal that would equal an international scoring record but has bigger team ambitions.
Asian Cup
Socceroos fear the worst
A draw in Sydney on Thursday has been overshadowed by a serious injury to a Socceroos star.
Agree? Disagree? Sydney FC’s top 15 players ever
As Sydney FC celebrates its 15th year we look at the top 15 players who have left an indelible mark. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AND SEE WHO IS LEADING THE POLL
Cahill’s volley, Messi magic and, of course, ‘that’ penalty
As the full-time whistle blows on Daily Telegraph football editor TOM SMITHIES’ time covering the sport for the paper, he selects his 10 most memorable moments (and a few he’d like to forget).
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Slater: Injury crisis puts focus on Roos rookies
Injuries to key Socceros will open the door for two players in particular to make an impact at the Asian Cup, writes Robbie Slater.
Asian Cup preview: No easy ride for new-look Roos
The Socceroos head into their Asian Cup defence without Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak and missing four injured stars. Their task appears a mighty one but the new-look team is up for the challenge.
Huge FA Cup test await Aussies
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Ryan Williams after missing the final cut for the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad, the Rotherham United midfielder will enjoy a quality consolation prize.
Socceroo Giannou gets there in the end
Apostolos Giannou is the Socceroos’ Asian Cup Plan C, and Martin Boyle’s replacement is taking it in his stride – even if it’s been a bit of an ordeal to get here.
Arnold tips cup magic from ‘Wizard of Oz’
When Tom Rogic belted a ball into the back of the net at Socceroos Asian Cup training, coach Graham Arnold left no doubt about his feelings about a player who can ‘make miracles happen’.
Mabil happy to make Arnold ‘pay’
Before last weekend’s Asian Cup warm-up friendly against Oman, Graham Arnold took Awer Mabil aside and told him he would buy a ticket just to watch him play.
Is Socceroo star’s mullet ‘unethical?’
Rhyan Grant’s mullet may have walked into a bit of a maelstrom.But Sydney FC’s Socceroos Asian Cup call-up needn’t worry, as his haircut has officially been AFC-approved.
Mariners owner turns down $8.5m bid for club
Not even being booed by fans will, it seems, prompt Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth to sell the club.
Socceroos environment ‘reminds me of Fergie’s United’
There’s is no better endorsement than any comparison to Manchester United under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. And that’s exactly what Graham Arnold has received from a man well in the know.
‘No-one’s ever tried to stab another in the back’
In career-best form and taking the Premier League by storm, Mat Ryan is not a man in need of additional motivation. He’s getting it anyway, in the form of Danny Vukovic and Mitch Langerak.
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