A prediction from AAP: Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/the-lowdown-road-to-brazil-20130619-2oj1u.html#ixzz2WfFY7Uzo Who's your picks and where do we go from here?
Rogic still wants some of the 'dad's army' to play on: Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/golden-oldies-veterans-vital-to-world-cup-quest-says-rogic-20130620-2olsq.html#ixzz2Wl7ikFKp
I'm surprised there is no love for Leckie in that predictor. We really need to find a left back before the World Cup too. I can see us leaking on that side with Ogmonster and McKay. I'm pumping for Traore.
I'm biased but he was seriously good. Much better than Behich as an example. My only criticism of him defensively is his penchant for letting players cut back inside from time to time.
Lowry isn't mentioned at all but was one of the best players for Millwall last year? Van play LB as well. I'd actually like them to take a couple of the real youngsters as well, ala Milligan in 06
So is McGowan on the scrapheap? http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1168957/Axed-McGowan-targets-early-Socceroos-recall
Here's the likely replacements for Kruse: Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...knee-injury-20140119-3128k.html#ixzz2qqFSkocn
A few more names on Ange's scouting trip: http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1179194/Postecoglou-out-to-woo-Liverpool-s-Smith
Williams may be joining Kruse watching it on tv! http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1179942/Karanka-feels-for-injured-Williams
Ange’s case for the defence INJURED Rhys Williams Trent Sainsbury CLUBLESS Lucas Neill POSSIBLES Tomislav Mrcela Curtis Good Matthew Spiranovic Sasa Ognenovsi Shane Lowry Bailey Wright http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...t-from-world-cup/story-fndkzvnd-1226834133565
I like this from Ange: http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...-but-russia-2018/story-fndkzvnd-1226838601748
Socceroos are changing generation, no more time of Kewell and Viduka, no more Schwarzer or Neill, new blood is coming, world cup 2014 signs the beginning of the new era. Who do you see in the National Team in the future, until 2018?
obvious young players who are already in the national team and I'm sure that will be there for a while are Adam Taggart and Tommy Oar:
From the A-League : - Forwards - James Troisi - Melbourne Victory - Adam Taggert - Newcastle jets - Tom Juric - Western Sydney Wanderers Mid I have no idea? Matthew Spiranovic (WSW played him in ACL in this position and it adds to strengthen our defensive game) We need another Play making Mid (I have no idea who it could be?) except for Mark Milligan
God, that selection in the OP feels like it's from another universe. Ange sure put an end to a lot of bullshit.
How are you guys planning to watch the games. Any pubs gonna be open to watch the games and have some bacon and eggs?
Starting workday with beers and barbecue, unfortunately I am too soft for that. Any venues in Melbourne CBD?