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Verbeek Culls Injury-Hit Roos Squad

Verbeek Culls Injury-Hit Roos Squad

HARRY Kewell, Mark Bresciano and Vince Grella have been ruled out of the World Cup clash with Qatar through injury with Pim Verbeek cutting seven players from his original 35-strong squad today. 7 Oct 2008
Victory Boys Will Force Pim's Hand

Victory Boys Will Force Pim's Hand

EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne Victory's lack of Socceroos in Pim Verbeek's latest squad has surprised midfielder Tom Pondeljak but he's confident that it's only a matter of time for several colleagues. 1 Oct 2008
Pim: 'Cole Has Earned His Spot'

Pim: 'Cole Has Earned His Spot'

PIM Verbeek says set-piece specialist Shannon Cole has earned his shot at national selection following an impressive start to his Hyundai A-League career. 1 Oct 2008
Verbeek Backs Dave At Glory

Verbeek Backs Dave At Glory

SOCCEROOS Coach Pim Verbeek has given Perth’s prospects the thumbs up and supported Dave Mitchell as the man to guide the side back to glory. 25 Sep 2008
Late Call Burns Pleases Pim

Late Call Burns Pleases Pim

JACOB Burns' professionalism and preparation has earned praise after he stepped into Jason Culina's shoes with just three hours notice ahead of Australia's 1-0 win over Uzbekistan. 11 Sep 2008
Verbeek Hails Skipper Neill

Verbeek Hails Skipper Neill

PIM Verbeek hailed the performance of skipper Lucas Neill after the Socceroos 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan. 11 Sep 2008
Pim: I Wanted Another Goal

Pim: I Wanted Another Goal

DELIGHTED Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek hailed his team of heroes after overcoming a late health scare to overcome Uzbekistan away from home. 11 Sep 2008
Porter Hopes For Socceroo Recall

Porter Hopes For Socceroo Recall

JOEL Porter is hungry for a Socceroos recall and sees no reason why playing third tier English football should rule him out. 10 Sep 2008
Pim: Take No Chances

Pim: Take No Chances

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek will not be altering his gameplan for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Uzbekistan despite the hosts' desperation to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at the hands of Qatar. 9 Sep 2008
Verbeek Proud Of His Troops

Verbeek Proud Of His Troops

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek was delighted with his players after Australia secured their first ever victory over Holland courtesy of goals from Harry Kewell and Josh Kennedy. 7 Sep 2008
Moore Emerges From Socceroo Retirement

Moore Emerges From Socceroo Retirement

CRAIG Moore has officially emerged from Socceroos retirement and is ready to help push Australia to the 2010 World Cup. 6 Sep 2008
Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

Have No Fear, Pim's Been Here

THE WORLD Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan may be a journey into the unknown for the Socceroos but coach Pim Verbeek is intent on demystifying Asia. 27 Aug 2008
Pim Shakes Up Socceroo Squad

Pim Shakes Up Socceroo Squad

PIM Verbeek has dropped a string of top names from his Socceroos squad to face South Africa and brought in shunned Olyroo Bruce Djite and new Aussie EPL star Richard Garcia.
18 Aug 2008
Ago's Emergency Pledge

Ago's Emergency Pledge

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Agostino will make himself available for the Socceroos in an emergency but has such confidence in Australia's young strikers that he doesn't expect a call from Pim Verbeek. 30 Jun 2008
Buckley's Field Of Dreams For Socceroos

Buckley's Field Of Dreams For Socceroos

EXCLUSIVE: Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley believes the Socceroos are in prime position to bag the venues and super surfaces they desire in the pursuit of World Cup qualification over the next year. 28 Jun 2008
Pim Believes Home Finale Crucial

Pim Believes Home Finale Crucial

PIM Verbeek believes Australia's World Cup fate could come down to its two final qualifying games on home soil. 27 Jun 2008