Yeah cleared about two weeks a go

Wilkinson's playing in the ACL quarters against Gamba. Currently 0-0.

Apparently Awer Mabil has been mentioning that he's a bit homesick on social media.

Has he been cleared to play yet?

Hey let's not let the facts get in the way of a good story.

This is the truth and it must be almighty hard for a number of the big ego's from yesteryear seeing those who they have written off before surpass them.

The only one who has truly supported and talked up Ryan on TV funnily enough is Bozza. The only Australian GK who at the same age as Ryan was reaching similar heights/pedigree.

Ryan is way ahead of any other Australian goalkeeper at aged 23 years apart from Bozza!!!!

being bitter because they're bitters is uncalled for and frustrating, but they're cros - they're born with chips on their shoulders. However Ryan is a big boy who has been to a World Cup, and there are questions over his game still - like the fact he sometimes seems to be either too late to react or just not go for the ball full stop.

We can't just cheerlead for the sack of it - that's for the Socceroos/FFA facebook page or Gallop/De Bohun to do (or it's more of an AFL thing). But I agree these guys are a pain in the arse. Still, anyone with half a brain knows Ryan has done exceptionally well to get himself into the position he is - and there is a lot of pressure there.

I would really like to see Brattan, don't really have a player like him, our creative players are better suited to a AM. Also McKay brat combo then maybe someone like laungo would be a good "busy" midfield.

Probably Troisi or Franjic.
Be nice to see an olive branch extended to Jovanovic. Mrcela also an option.

If this happens I'm off the Ange train.

Goal reporting that jedinak looks to have sustained a long term injury.

You would think either Griffiths or Holland would replace him in the squad. Hopefully it may open an opportunity for Irvine to start the match though i think we are more likely to see a midfield trio of Luongo, milligan and mckay

Edited by new signing: 26/8/2015 11:21:57 AM

Mitch Nichols :roll:

Wouldn't be surprised to see Kilkenny recalled after all these years.

Rostyn hopefully.

Weird how the article doesn't even mention Roma and seems to suggest they were negotiating with Perth Glory. 2 year loan it seems, hopefully he can work his way towards the first team after not too long

If Jedi's injury causes him to miss the qualifiers, who do you guys think is the front runner to get a call up to replace him?

Edited by The_Captain: 26/8/2015 10:21:08 AM

it's a fair point about the need for better encouragement from ex players. unfortunately they are often arrogant jerks who have just had their ego stroked by being given a tv spot to air their perspectives.

there are not many good ex player commentators in australia. culina doesnt even make the cut in the ranks of our amateur commentary squad. the guy is dull, benign and arrogant.

rodaroos confirmed



http://www.rodajc.nl/Nieuws/2544/1/roda-jc-kerkrade-huurt-dani-l-de-silva-van-perth-glory

Not to mention his lack of respect he shows to Monaco, a team that is in an arm wrestle with the best.

He did play for Ajax reserves during the late 90s before he moved to FC Twente, decent player.

But i'm surprised he said that comment about Ryan...

Matt Ryan miss timed when coming out just before that first goal. Clearly not an experienced head but still played reasonably throughout.

Culina :lol: I was bored last night I decided to watch a replay of the opening game of the 2014 WC and lol and behold the hosts were Kalac, Zdrilic and Culina. SBS :oops:

Culina said what now? [-x

At 23, Culina was playing in the farmers village of Doetinchem for a very modest Dutch team knows as De Grafschap. When it comes to naivety, I think Jason should take a long hard look in the mirror and see just how dumb that comment is in the grand scheme of things.

You're missing the point.

There are a lot of ways you can view a situation and unfortunately a lot of former Socceroos aren't leaning to the side of encouragement. When asked an open question, as Foz was this morning, Foz would say things like 'credit to Ryan for securing these chances for himself', 'Ryan did enough to help Valencia through' etc. His first thoughts are positive, encouraging words about a 23-year old goalkeeper.

Compare that to Kalac on the SBS World Cup panel actually laughing and saying 'Australia are going to lost to Spain' when asked about our chances. Yes, that might be his tip and all our tips, but IMO there should be a responsibility amongst our former Socceroos to be encouraging of our new generation.

IMO criticising someone like Jedinak I would have no problem with as he is an experienced veteran. The young guys having a go should be held in a different light IMO.

At the end of the day you could interview a Ronaldo fan about Messi and they'll still find negatives to say. It's that choice people have over their answer that matters.

Edited by Bowden: 26/8/2015 09:18:58 AM

Jason Culina whom was a decent player, is just a rubbish pundit.

Bring in someone else.

Im the first to say his performances at the world cup were sub par but he also had almost a another season of development since then.

He is blowing my expectations of him clean out of the water. When i first saw him play for central coast, i had him as the next tando veflappy

Rodaroos confirmed!!!!!!

Meanwhile, confirmation on Roda JC's website that De Silva has signed on loan.

Hi welcome to the forum:)

Hi , I'm a Valencia fan and even though this wasn't his best match it wasn't a bad game either. In fact he's getting good reviews

Culina is a knob but Ryan still hasn't reached such an accomplished stage (he's still done well). Jury is still out if he will get found out at a good level, like he was at the world Cup. And again after today a few more questions asked.

Edited by tsf: 26/8/2015 07:50:12 AM

:lol: yeah Jason Culina is certainly one to know, since he never reached such a level himself. It's really sad some of these past players consistently demonstrate such arrogance, bitterness and jealousy towards the new gen. As a fan, it really does sour some of the great memories they've provided.:(