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Socceroos Feel Surface Tension

Socceroos Feel Surface Tension

AUSTRALIA face a major headache as they embark on their final preparations with Pim Verbeek describing the surface at Ruimsig Stadium, the training ground during the campaign, as hopeless. 6 Jun 2010
Pim: Roos Need To Improve

Pim: Roos Need To Improve

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has admitted his side still have a way to go to reach their peak after they rounded of their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 loss to the USA on Saturday. 6 Jun 2010
‘More Goalkeepers Than Strikers’

‘More Goalkeepers Than Strikers’

THIS week the pod squad discuss why Pim is taking more goalkeepers than strikers to South Africa, review the tepid Kiwi encounter, assess Group F and are joined by new Football Superstar host, Kris Smith. 27 May 2010
Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

Pim - Maybe We Pushed Too Hard

PIM Verbeek said the Socceroos may have been jaded after a heavy training schedule going into Monday night’s farewell game with New Zealand – but he’s not concerned heading into the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Pim: Why I Axed Socceroo Trio

Pim: Why I Axed Socceroo Trio

PIM Verbeek spoke this afternoon after announcing his 28 man squad he’ll take to South Africa tomorrow – a squad minus Jade North, Nick Carle and Scott McDonald. 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
Pim Slams Star Duo

Pim Slams Star Duo

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has slammed the 'unprofessional' tackles of Vince Grella and Tim Cahill during Monday night's friendly against New Zealand which have left one of the All Whites' best players in danger of missing the World Cup. 25 May 2010
Pim's Oz Farewell

Pim's Oz Farewell

PIM Verbeek has spoken of his love of Australia and the admiration he has for his players ahead of his final game as Socceroos coach on home soil. 24 May 2010
Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

Verbeek Bakes Boro Boss's Call

AUSTRALIA boss Pim Verbeek has slammed Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan for his handling of Socceroo Rhys Williams who had been battling a pre-World Cup pelvic injury. 15 May 2010
Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

Furious Griffiths Blasts Verbeek

JOEL Griffiths has launched a blistering verbal attack against Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek after being overlooked for the World Cup squad. 15 May 2010
Verbeek Hails Ego-Free Roos

Verbeek Hails Ego-Free Roos

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek has praised his ego-free Socceroos and believes their team camaraderie will give them an edge at the World Cup finals in South Africa next month. 14 May 2010
Pim: The Hardest Calls In The World

Pim: The Hardest Calls In The World

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has admitted last weekend was one of his toughest in the job, as he personally told the players who didn't make the World Cup squad. 14 May 2010
Has Verbeek Got It Right?

Has Verbeek Got It Right?

IS Beauchamp really better than Colosimo? Which seven will be cut? Will 31st man Galekovic have to book his own hotel? The FourFourTwo Insider podcast crew discuss... 13 May 2010
Pim: Oar Has Something Special

Pim: Oar Has Something Special

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek is adamant teenage prodigy Tommy Oar has not been included in the preliminary World Cup squad merely for experience and is a genuine chance of making the final cut. 11 May 2010
Pim: Kewell Will Be Fit In Time

Pim: Kewell Will Be Fit In Time

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek says he has no concerns over the fitness cloud hanging over Harry Kewell and is confident his star player will be ready to go in time for next month's World Cup in South Africa. 11 May 2010
Pim: Why I Picked My Roos

Pim: Why I Picked My Roos

HERE'S what Australian coach Pim Verbeek said about he 31 players he selected for his preliminary World Cup squad: 11 May 2010