Socceroos set for swift coach replacement
Graham Arnold’s decision to quit as coach of the Socceroos seemingly came from nowhere but his bosses were ready and have been looking at replacements.
Graham Arnold’s decision to quit as coach of the Socceroos seemingly came from nowhere but his bosses were ready and have been looking at replacements.
Graham Arnold was handed an impossible task and exceeded expectations with the Socceroos, yet Football Australia and fans could never unite behind him writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Australia is on the hunt for a new coach – and already has several names in mind – after longtime mentor Graham Arnold quit in the midst of a dismal start to their World Cup qualification.
Weeks out from another World Cup qualifier Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has made a shock career call.
The Socceroos have taken another step on the road to Asian Cup glory with a round-of-16 win over Indonesia.
Having seemingly recovered from a ‘slight knock’, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is desperate for game time at the Asian Cup.
World rankings suggest the Socceroos should comfortably deal with Indonesia, but the Australians have promised not to underestimate their rivals.
The Socceroos continue to struggle in attack despite finishing on top of their group at the Asian Cup.
Australia’s path to the Asian Cup final has become less cluttered with tournament heavyweights, although one big player looms large.
They got the point they needed to top their Asian Cup group, but the Socceroos can count themselves lucky after being gifted their only goal.
Australia may have gone through Group B undefeated but they were far from a finished product in their 1-1 draw with Uzbekistan. Erin Smith rates every player’s output, as well as the coach.
Australia have finished top of Group B despite a late goal to Uzbekistan holding the Aussies to a 1-1 draw. The performances in the group stage have been questioned by a former Socceroo.
They got the point they needed to top their Asian Cup group, but the Socceroos will have to improve on their performance against Uzbekistan to have any chance of winning the tournament.
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan’s future at club level beyond this season is yet to be finalised.
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