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Verbeek Ponders Striking Switch

Verbeek Ponders Striking Switch

PIM Verbeek has called on the Socceroos to become more lethal in front of goal with growing speculation that the coach could turn to Harry Kewell as a main striking option. 14 Nov 2009
Verbeek's Culina Concern

Verbeek's Culina Concern

SOCCEROO coach Pim Verbeek says he’s been disappointed with the form of starting midfielder Jason Culina in recent weeks and he says the player is also searching for answers to his form dip. 4 Nov 2009
Pim's Pass Mark

Pim's Pass Mark

EXCLUSIVE: Pim Verbeek will feel he’s scored a pass mark after the Socceroos’ last two games on home soil, says former national youth coach Ange Postecoglou. 15 Oct 2009
Verbeek: We're Back In The Race

Verbeek: We're Back In The Race

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has declared Australia back in the race for Asian Cup qualification after hailing two of his stars for the triumph over Oman. 15 Oct 2009
Verbeek: Oman Is A Must-Win Game

Verbeek: Oman Is A Must-Win Game

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek says there is no danger of his side taking Oman lightly in Wednesday night's must-win Asian Cup qualifier at Etihad Stadium. 13 Oct 2009
Verbeek: Oman Is Must-Win

Verbeek: Oman Is Must-Win

PIM Verbeek believes Saturday's test against Holland is a tremendous opportunity to see how far the Socceroos have come but priority number one is clearly Oman. 9 Oct 2009
A New Roo For Verbeek

A New Roo For Verbeek

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has pulled off another recruiting coup by convincing Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry to switch allegiances from Ireland to Australia. 15 Sep 2009
Verbeek Learns From Defeat

Verbeek Learns From Defeat

PIM Verbeek said the Socceroos had paid a heavy price for early lapses against South Korea and warned that such mistakes at the World Cup would prove very costly. 6 Sep 2009
Verbeek: The Score Flattered Us

Verbeek: The Score Flattered Us

PIM Verbeek said Australia's 3-0 win against the Republic of Ireland had flattered the visitors as counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni admitted his team had been handed a 'severe lesson' in Limerick. 13 Aug 2009
Verbeek: Get Some Game-Time

Verbeek: Get Some Game-Time

PIM Verbeek is worried about those players in the national squad who aren't getting regular game time at club level - and he'd be happy to see them switch clubs sooner rather than later. 4 Aug 2009
Sweet Sixteen For Socceroos

Sweet Sixteen For Socceroos

THE Socceroos have climbed to an all-time high of 16 in the latest FIFA rankings released today. 1 Jul 2009
Pim: Too Many To 'Roos From...

Pim: Too Many To 'Roos From...

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek believes he has at least 35 players who could travel in the final squad of 23 to next year's World Cup in South Africa 19 Jun 2009
Fanfare For The Pim Man

Fanfare For The Pim Man

EXCLUSIVE: While it’s not quite Susan Boyle mania, Pim Verbeek’s audacious rendition of the national anthem on TV last night is set to be an online hit with Socceroo fans. 19 Jun 2009
Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

PIM Verbeek has lavished praise on star midfielder Tim Cahill after his two-goal effort guided Australia to a 2-1 World Cup qualification win over Japan at the MCG. 18 Jun 2009
Pim: Show Roos Some Respect

Pim: Show Roos Some Respect

AUSTRALIA'S coach believes his team deserves to be shown more respect for their achievement in reaching the World Cup finals in South Africa. 17 Jun 2009
Pim Puts Faith In Fresh Defence

Pim Puts Faith In Fresh Defence

PIM Verbeek has faith his new-look back four can do the job against Japan this evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 17 Jun 2009