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Could It Be Roo Gullit?

Could It Be Roo Gullit?

FORMER Chelsea and Newcastle manager Ruud Gullit has said he would consider taking up the role as Socceroos coach when Pim Verbeek leaves the post after the World Cup in South Africa. 31 May 2010
Brett's Back On Track

Brett's Back On Track

BRETT Emerton's World Cup preparations are back on track with the experienced Socceroos midfielder getting back to full training two weeks out from the opening match of the tournament against Germany. 31 May 2010
Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

Smeltz Goal Sinks Serbia

SHANE Smeltz scored New Zealand's winner in a 1-0 triumph over Australia's Group D rivals Serbia - a match marred by crowd disturbances. 30 May 2010
Kiwis Make The Changes

Kiwis Make The Changes

WINSTON Reid will make his first start for the All Whites when lining up against Serbia on Sunday morning (NZT) in Klagenfurt, Austria. 29 May 2010
All Whites Get Brown Boost

All Whites Get Brown Boost

INJURED New Zealand vice captain Tim Brown's hopes of playing at the World Cup finals have been boosted after the surgeon who operated on his injured shoulder described the procedure as a success. 29 May 2010
Roos Happy To Ditch Hype

Roos Happy To Ditch Hype

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill is relieved to have left behind what he labels 'a circus' surrounding the squad and to be fully focused on football matters in South Africa. 28 May 2010
Essien Ruled Out of World Cup

Essien Ruled Out of World Cup

GHANA and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury - another big blow for one of Australia's Group D rivals at the tournament. 28 May 2010
Millsy Is Pim's Flexible Friend

Millsy Is Pim's Flexible Friend

WORLD Cup Socceroo Mark Milligan knows his flexibility as a defender can be a double-edged sword. 28 May 2010
Carle Has A Point To Prove At FC

Carle Has A Point To Prove At FC

DUMPED Socceroos midfielder Nick Carle has put his World Cup omission behind him to sign with A-League champions Sydney FC on Thursday afternoon. 27 May 2010
Holman Took Me To Heart - Worm

Holman Took Me To Heart - Worm

MELBOURNE Heart signing Rutger Worm has revealed World Cup-bound Socceroo Brett Holman was key to his decision to join the new A-League franchise. 27 May 2010
Socceroos Touch Down In South Africa

Socceroos Touch Down In South Africa

THE Socceroos have become the first international team to arrive for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, touching down in Johannesburg overnight. 27 May 2010
Phoenix To Face Boca Juniors Too

Phoenix To Face Boca Juniors Too

WELLINGTON Phoenix have confirmed they too will face high-profile Argentinians Atletico Boca Juniors when the club tours Australasia in July. 27 May 2010
Fowler's Treble Threat

Fowler's Treble Threat

PERTH Glory boom recruit Robbie Fowler isn't looking to hang up the boots anytime soon, the Liverpool legend saying he's hopeful of playing on for another three years. 26 May 2010
Roos Off On A Wing And Prayer

Roos Off On A Wing And Prayer

AUSTRALIA have flown out to South Africa for the World Cup on their own Qantas jet emblazoned with Socceroos livery - but with worries still remaining on injuries to key players. 26 May 2010
Roos: We Must Get Better

Roos: We Must Get Better

BRETT Holman and Dario Vidosic, the heroes in Australia's 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday night, have both admitted that the Socceroos need to improve but have preached patience in the build-up to the World Cup. 26 May 2010
Injured Brown To Get His Chances

Injured Brown To Get His Chances

INJURED All Whites midfielder Tim Brown will be given all the time possible to recover from surgery and to take his place at the World Cup, coach Ricki Herbert promised today. 26 May 2010
Race Still On For The #2 No.1

Race Still On For The #2 No.1

ADAM Federici and Brad Jones are still locked in battle to stake their claim to be Mark Schwarzer's shadow at the World Cup, Pim Verbeek has admitted. 25 May 2010
Victory To Play Boca Juniors

Victory To Play Boca Juniors

MELBOURNE Victory have secured a pre-season friendly against Argentine giant Boca Juniors at Etihad Stadium on July 16, the club confirmed today. 25 May 2010
'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

'Kiwis Earned Their WC Spot'

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert believes their performance against Australia shows the Kiwis can compete at the World Cup - and justifies regular future clashes against the Socceroos. 25 May 2010
No Panic For Pim

No Panic For Pim

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek says there is no cause for panic in the wake of Australia's unflattering 2-1 win over lowly New Zealand on Monday night, insisting his team will improve dramatically between now and the start of the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

Grella Sorry For Horror Tackle

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella has admitted his two-footed challenge on Leo Bertos was unnecessary and put the All Whites winger within inches of shattering his World Cup dream. 25 May 2010

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