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.
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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.
Troisi revels in day he beat Ryan from halfway
JAMES Troisi’s stunning halfway strike for his Belgian club four weeks ago is still being talked about, especially as it came at the expense of Mat Ryan.
Ange finally gets all 23 players in camp
ANGE Postecoglou has for the first time, his full 23-man squad at his disposal, with Mile Jedinak, Chris Herd and Aziz Behich arriving in Melbourne.
Video: Saudi spitter hits fan in Geelong
CONTROVERSIAL Saudi Arabia striker Nasser Al-Shamrani has been filmed hitting one of his own country’s fans ahead of an Asian Cup friendly in Geelong.
Video: Saudi spitter hits fan in Geelong
CONTROVERSIAL Saudi Arabia striker Nasser Al-Shamrani has been filmed hitting one of his own country’s fans ahead of an Asian Cup friendly in Geelong.
Bahrain impress in Geelong warm-up win
A BRACE from star striker Ismaeel Abdullatif powered Bahrain to an impressive 4-1 win over Saudi Arabia in a pre-Asian Cup friendly.
Cone of silence: North Korea’s Australia plan
IT’S the case of the disappearing footballers – an entire squad enveloped in as much mystery as you might expect when they hail from North Korea.
’I’d love to start and I’m pushing for that’
LEADING A-League goal-scorer Nathan Burns is determined to cash his sparkling domestic form in for a starting berth in Australia’s Asian Cup opener.
RVP, Alexis put Spira in good frame of mind
MATTHEW Spiranovic said matching it with the world’s best in Brazil and the Champions League has him primed to make an impact at the Asian Cup.
Kruse wants Victory fairytale swansong
SOCCEROOS Asian Cup forward Robbie Kruse has revealed he’d love a fairytale finish to his career with former club Melbourne Victory in the A-League.
Japan lose star defender on Asian Cup eve
DEFENDING champions Japan have suffered an Asian Cup blow with star defender Atsuto Uchida ruled out of the tournament because of a knee injury.
I feel no pressure, I’m relaxed: Cahill
TIM Cahill says he feels no pressure being the Socceroos pin-up boy in a tournament he believes Iran and Japan are Australia’s major rivals.
Cahill’s pride over Antonis call
TIM Cahill spoke of his pride in Terry Antonis’s Asian Cup call up and says he expects to spend some time on the bench.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain set for Geelong friendly
SAUDI Arabia and Bahrain will launch their assaults on next month’s Asian Cup with a friendly at Geelong’s Simonds Stadium on Tuesday night.
I’m not here to achieve universal love: Ange
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou said he’s not interested in winning any popularity contests, declaring that he’s sticking to a long-term mission.
Cup will overflow with Asian colour
BRISBANE’S Chinese community is counting the days until football’s Asian Cup starts, writes BERNIE PRAMBERG.
Socceroos to dribble in after Xmas exertions
ANGE Postecoglou declared “work starts today” despite only 11 of the 23-man Socceroos squad starting training on Sunday on day one of Asian Cup camp.
Bresciano keen to leave mark on home soil
MARK Bresciano missed the 2011 Asian Cup but the veteran Socceroos midfielder was never in any doubt that he would be in Australia for the 2015 edition.
Asian Cup snub has De Silva lining
PERTH Glory teen whiz kid Daniel De Silva will feature for the Socceroos in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, according to the man in charge.
AFL giants lend helping hand to Socceroos
FOOTBALL and Aussie Rules aren’t always the best of bedfellows, but the Socceroos’ Asian Cup quest will be aided by the AFL’s biggest club, Collingwood.
Ange stays firm with Palace over Jedinak
CRYSTAL Palace asked to delay Mile Jedinak’s departure to Australia for the Asian Cup, but Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou was having none of it.
Zelic urges Ange to be forward thinking
WITH a squad bursting with attacking riches, Ange Postecoglou’s Socceroos can lay down a marker in their Asian Cup opener against Kuwait, Ned Zelic says.
Ange backs Cahill for fourth World Cup
SOCCEROOS coach ANGE Postecoglou has backed star Tim Cahill to play in a fourth consecutive World Cup.
Flexibility, strength in depth keys for Ange
THE Socceroos’ Asian Cup fate could be attached to the impact made by the seven inclusions from the World Cup squad, including Robbie Kruse and Nathan Burns.
We expect to win: Ange full of confidence
COACH Ange Postecoglou is confident he has 23 players who are good enough to claim the Socceroos’ first bit of Asian silverware next month.
Jordan set Asian Cup ball rolling
THE countdown to next month’s Asian Cup is on after Jordan flew in on Tuesday night to become the first team to arrive on Australian soil.
McKay ready to shine on home turf
THE name might be unfamiliar, but for Socceroo Matt McKay his home ground looms as the most important game of next month’s AFC Asian Cup.
Sydney trio have plenty of value for Ange
GRAHAM Arnold and Tony Popovic must have been relieved when only three of their players were named in the Socceroos Asian Cup squad on Monday.
What we learnt from Ange’s Socceroos squad
ANGE Postecoglou’s Asian Cup squad showed he not only wants to win the tournament, but do it in style. Here’s five things we learnt from the announcement.
Burns closer to Socceroos goal
NATHAN Burns, Terry Antonis and Tomi Juric look set to headline the A-League additions to the Socceroos squad for next month’s Asian Cup.
Refreshed Cahill could kick on until 40
TIM Cahill is privately plotting to play on for years in a welcome move that could have the Socceroos superstar appearing at a fourth World Cup.
Socceroos a Euge’ loss for Gombau
ADELAIDE United coach Josep Gombau is destined to lose skipper Eugene Galekovic to Socceroos’ Asian Cup duty before the New Year.
’Let’s not put too much pressure on De Silva’
DANNY De Silva’s reputation continues to boom, but Central Coast coach Phil Moss cautions it’s too early to talk up the 17-year-old as a saviour of Australian football.
Injury ruins Asian Cup dream for Nichols
THE Asian Cup dream of Mitch Nichols is over, with the Perth Glory midfielder set to miss up to eight weeks with a torn hamstring.
Asian Cup security concerns after Sydney siege
ASIAN football chiefs have expressed serious concerns over safety at next month’s Asian Cup in Australia following the Sydney siege.
Japan name big guns for Asian Cup defence
DEFENDING champions Japan have opted for plenty of experience in their 23-man squad for next month’s Asian Cup in Australia.
Will North Korea be your second team?
AS part its publicity blitz Asian Cup organisers are asking us to ‘adopt a team’, so why not give it go.
Bozza: Asian Cup win better than 2018 start
MARK Bosnich says the upcoming Asian Cup is more important for a rebuilding Australia than 2018 World Cup qualification.
‘Socceroos must have shot at Asian Cup’
BRETT Emerton says the Socceroos do not need to win the Asian Cup but anything less than a semi-final berth would be unacceptable.
Covic slams Ange for Socceroos snub
ANTE Covic hits out at his omission from Ange Postecoglou’s squad for the Asian Cup, claiming selections had been made on age rather than form.
Nichols confident in Postecoglou
MIDFIELDER Mitch Nichols says Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou will get the team firing in time for the Asian Cup.
Coaches out – and Cup hasn’t even started yet
THEY may have won only once in 2014 and are labouring at a historical FIFA rankings low – but at least the Socceroos can boast some coaching stability.
Roo Radar: Troisi rocket, Cahill chases big cats
ROO RADAR: James Troisi and Oliver Bozanic score stunners to warm Ange Postecoglou’s heart in a week the Socceroos mentor picked his Asian Cup squad.
Meet Ange’s potential new Socceroos
ANGE Postecoglou named four uncapped players in his preliminary squad for the Asian Cup. So what do we know about these potential new Socceroos?
Five things we learnt from Socceroos
ANGE Postecoglou names four debutants in his preliminary Asian Cup squad and urges the 46 players named to grab their chance. Five things we learnt.
Juric hopes his form has caught Ange’s eye
TOMI Juric is confident of being among the players who can translate solid form from club to country in time for January’s Asian Cup.
Mental strength key to Socceroos hopes: Zelic
NED Zelic said the current crop of Socceroos can claim Asian glory if they revert to some old habits – and that means playing to their mental strength.
Travel bans may interrupt Palestine plans
ASIAN Cup organisers remain confident Palestine will send a full-strength squad to next month’s tournament in Australia despite fears to the contrary.
Robbie should be flying come January: Emerton
“CAREER-BEST” form awaits Robbie Kruse, according to the man he replaced, with Brett Emerton predicting the winger could explode at the Asian Cup.
Aloisi: Vital for Socceroos to make Cup semis
FORMER Socceroos striker John Aloisi believes Australia must not spoil its own Asian Cup party, declaring a semi-final berth is critical.
How Roos helped Cup rivals find form
ASIAN CUP SCOUT: Saudi Arabia and Qatar are red hot heading into January’s Asian Cup and the Socceroos might be partly to blame.
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