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Oz Adventure Beckons for Verbeek

Oz Adventure Beckons for Verbeek

TAKING over the Socceroos has seen Dutchman Pim Verbeek go from one end of the coaching spectrum to the other in less than six months. 6 Feb 2008
Pim Culls Socceroos Squad Down To 21

Pim Culls Socceroos Squad Down To 21

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has culled his 39-man squad down to 21...before axing three more later for his final 18. 5 Feb 2008
Verbeek Gets Cricket Culture Shock

Verbeek Gets Cricket Culture Shock

EXCLUSIVE: Pim Verbeek got an insight into Aussie life with a visit to an international cricket match at the MCG. 5 Feb 2008
Pim: 'We're Running Out Of Time'

Pim: 'We're Running Out Of Time'

SOCCEROO coach Pim Verbeek fears a lack of preparation could work against his team when they open their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign against Qatar next week. 31 Jan 2008
Pim: 'It's Harder Than I Thought'

Pim: 'It's Harder Than I Thought'

EXCLUSIVE: As the Socceroos gather in Melbourne ahead of their World Cup qualifier next week, Aussie coach Pim Verbeek says preparing for Qatar has been more difficult than he anticipated. 29 Jan 2008
Pim's Damning Verdict On A-League

Pim's Damning Verdict On A-League

PIM Verbeek has delivered a damning verdict on the A-League talent and claims that just training with a European club is better than playing here. 23 Jan 2008
Pim: '90% Sure Of His Squad'

Pim: '90% Sure Of His Squad'

PIM Verbeek says the Socceroo squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Qatar is close to being finalised - with teen James Holland a potential shock selection. 15 Jan 2008
Pim: 'China Are Afraid Of Us'

Pim: 'China Are Afraid Of Us'

SOCCEROO coach Pim Verbeek says China's decision to play their World Cup qualifier at high-altitude against Australia shows they are already worried about the Socceroos. 8 Jan 2008
Verbeek's Defensive Worries

Verbeek's Defensive Worries

PIM Verbeek was satisfied despite the Socceroo's 2-1 loss to the Olyroos but concedes his defence is a concern. 8 Jan 2008
A-League Howlers Worry Verbeek

A-League Howlers Worry Verbeek

NEW Australia coach Pim Verbeek has admitted the A-League Socceroos might not be good enough after being shocked by the howlers he saw over Christmas. 2 Jan 2008
Pim: 'Don't Talk To Me About Korea'

Pim: 'Don't Talk To Me About Korea'

NEW national coach Pim Verbeek hit back when asked about South Korea's workmanlike performance at July's Asian Cup. 14 Dec 2007
Pim: 'Euro Socceroos Will Play'

Pim: 'Euro Socceroos Will Play'

AUSTRALIA'S World Cup bid has been given a boost with Euroroos committing to play in the opening qualifier...except Mark Viduka. 13 Dec 2007
Club vs Country Showdown

Club vs Country Showdown

BRETT Emerton, Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill face a club vs country showdown after reports new Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek wants the trio to play in Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar on February 6. 13 Dec 2007
Pim Brings In New Assistant

Pim Brings In New Assistant

FOOTBALL Federation Australia today announced Henk Duut has been added to the Socceroos coaching staff in the role of Assistant Coach. 11 Dec 2007
Pim Not Scared To Wield Axe

Pim Not Scared To Wield Axe

SOCCEROO prima donnas could get the chop as Pim Verbeek promises simply to field the best available team in the hunt for Asian success in the World Cup qualifiers. 6 Dec 2007
Verbeek Refuses to Take Ban

Verbeek Refuses to Take Ban

Heerenveen coach Gertjan Verbeek has refused to accept the three-match ban handed to him by the KNVB prosecutor on Tuesday. 29 Aug 2007