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Ange: If it was a foreign coach we’d say what a genius

Ange: If it was a foreign coach we’d say what a genius

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says if a foreign coach had introduced the 3-4-3 system during a World Cup qualification campaign they would have called him a genius. 29 Mar 2017
First goal, Socceroos win, home crowd...'Perfect!'

First goal, Socceroos win, home crowd...'Perfect!'

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine choose the perfect moment to open his goal-scoring account for the national team, heading home his side’s first in a 2-0 win over the UAE. 29 Mar 2017
My 'precious': Ange salutes Sainsbury

My 'precious': Ange salutes Sainsbury

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou said he was proud of his team after they picked up three precious points by defeating UAE 2-0 on Tuesday night, and he picked out defender Trent Sainsbury for particular praise. 28 Mar 2017
Heads up: Socceroos win high-stakes qualifier

Heads up: Socceroos win high-stakes qualifier

The Socceroos defeated UAE 2-0 in a nervy high-stakes World Cup qualifier in Sydney on Tuesday night. 28 Mar 2017
Preview: Socceroos v UAE

Preview: Socceroos v UAE

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou's attacking game plan will look to exploit a desperate UAE in a critical Group B World Cup qualifier that has huge significance for both countries' qualification campaigns. 27 Mar 2017
UAE clash 'business as usual' - Jedinak

UAE clash 'business as usual' - Jedinak

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak remains ultra calm, saying it’s business as usual with the Australians ahead of the crunch World Cup qualifier with UAE on Tuesday night in Sydney. 27 Mar 2017
Ange: Attack is our defence

Ange: Attack is our defence

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says he won't veer away from his attacking philosophy during tomorrow night’s crucial World Cup Qualifier against the UAE. 27 Mar 2017
Kruse: In Ange's 3-4-3 we trust

Kruse: In Ange's 3-4-3 we trust

Socceroo winger Robbie Kruse says it’s too early to make a judgement on the use of Australian head coach Ange Postecoglou’s new 3-4-3 formation. 27 Mar 2017
Tomi-goal ready to fire

Tomi-goal ready to fire

Australian striker Tomi Juric says he can be the man to score from open play for the Socceroos against the UAE on Tuesday night. 25 Mar 2017
Kruse: Roos not down & out

Kruse: Roos not down & out

After failing to get a win in their previous four World Cup qualifying games, Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse says Australia is not down and out. 25 Mar 2017
Formation change 'exposed' Socceroos

Formation change 'exposed' Socceroos

Fox Sports pundits Sasa Ognenovski and Mark Rudan have questioned the formation change that saw the Socceroos struggle to a 1-1 draw against Iraq in Tehran on Thursday night. 24 Mar 2017
Kewell to McGree: You only get one chance!

Kewell to McGree: You only get one chance!

Australian football legend Harry Kewell has urged teenager Riley McGree to seize the chance to become a Caltex Socceroo. 21 Mar 2017
Krishna: We’re good mates, but I’m playing for my country

Krishna: We’re good mates, but I’m playing for my country

Wellington Phoenix Striker Roy Krishna says club friendships will be put aside when Fiji play the All Whites in Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier. 21 Mar 2017
Grant: First the Roos, next the world...

Grant: First the Roos, next the world...

Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant is hoping to be the solution to the Socceroos' right back dilemma. 20 Mar 2017
Ange: No fears for Russia 2018

Ange: No fears for Russia 2018

Ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has dismissed fears Australia will struggle to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 20 Feb 2017
How Trump's controversial policy could impact World Cup football

How Trump's controversial policy could impact World Cup football

US President Donald Trump has wasted little time implementing some of his more controversial election promises, including a travel ban aimed at certain countries. How could it impact football? Scott McIntyre explores the issues... 2 Feb 2017