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+xWonder what other nonsense Arnie would’ve done had fifa not changed it from a 23 to 26 man roster.
Would love to know who were the “lucky 3” in his eyes.
More anti arnie rubbish based on nothing but conjecture.
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I feel the Langerak exclusion is weird, i never hear that the goal keeping coach making the call on who should make the squad instead of the head coach.
I think Langerak is probably the unluckiest Socceroo in the last decade, he's only played 8 times meanwhile Ryan 74 times that ratio is favoured too much on Ryan for me when Langerak is easily capable of playing more games.
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+xSains hasn't done his cause many favours with one bizarre career step down after another. I was shocked to see that he's only 30 considering he's already worked his ass off downwards to get to the Qatari Stars League. Most would end there at 40 if they had his talent. Wow I didn't realise he was only 30 either for some reason. Man, what a waste of talent. I'm sure he has made his money but I wonder if he ended up making less by always moving for short term pay etc I truly think he had the talent to be our best ever CB I really do and I said that from his first season with CCM What a waste
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Sainsbury is a good guy, and even when faulted at club he has done a decent job for us, stiff as well. But understandable.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for.
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+xI feel the Langerak exclusion is weird, i never hear that the goal keeping coach making the call on who should make the squad instead of the head coach. I think Langerak is probably the unluckiest Socceroo in the last decade, he's only played 8 times meanwhile Ryan 74 times that ratio is favoured too much on Ryan for me when Langerak is easily capable of playing more games. Not sure if it is the case hear, but I have heard that the first choice keeper also has strong input into who their preference is for the 2nd and 3rd. Could be that Ryan just prefers training with the others.
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+xI am on the fence with arnold (he did get the team qualified with was a massive achievement with the players available) but this decision is really, really poor - you have to wonder if Crawley playing favourites or something else going on I actually feel for GA for putting aside all the BS quoted about him from many he like Ange before have the best intentions for Oz football. None of us know the facts behind every decision made as you said, something else is going on but most assume ie favourites and Langerak, something is fishy about it, what GA/Crawley say at press conferences is one thing but it doesn't add up - maybe Langerak told them GTFO having not got any time over here thinking whats the point. We got what we got as you said with the players available that in the big picture doesn't instill much confidence hence many of us going WTF on some selections. King - hey I'm not over thrilled but its slim pickings at LB, he's played sound in some of the quali's but I see him as a light weight - he's ok whilst the ball is in front of him but if he push's too high or turned he's roasted. I'm a Gers fan from way back, I feel he would have been a better choice but thats me. Tito/Brazil didn't pick an inform Firmino - as we know every NT supporter wonders WTF many times. All I say is Lord Help Us :)
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The story I have heard is that GA spoke to Langerak before he came back and said we need an option if one of our keepers becomes unavailable because GA and Crawley did not think the next tier were ready (especially if 2 became unavailable) Langerak agreed and came back. i.e. He did what was asked by GA. All three remained available, Langerak missed out.
I would have him in front of Redmayne. While Redmayne can be a good keeper he is really a confidence keeper. If Maty or Danny make an error they can shrug it off. If Redders makes an error it seems to worry him for the rest of the game and against better teams that can hurt you badly very quickly. That said whenever Crawley has been on the bench for him he seems to stay focused.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. No worries 😉 Credit to Arnold for at least asking Volpato. Full credit for selecting Cummings and Kuol too. Pretty happy with overall squad btw. There’s always a head-scratcher or 2 for every country’s NT squad selections after all
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. This exactly. The squad isn't perfect but when the most perplexing omission is the second choice goalkeeper spot, that's saying something. Some people are just perpetually outraged at him.
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I'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic.
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+x+xI feel the Langerak exclusion is weird, i never hear that the goal keeping coach making the call on who should make the squad instead of the head coach. I think Langerak is probably the unluckiest Socceroo in the last decade, he's only played 8 times meanwhile Ryan 74 times that ratio is favoured too much on Ryan for me when Langerak is easily capable of playing more games. Not sure if it is the case hear, but I have heard that the first choice keeper also has strong input into who their preference is for the 2nd and 3rd. Could be that Ryan just prefers training with the others. That would not surprise me, I wonder Ryan sees Langerak as he's direct rival for his spot knowing that Vuka and Redmayne won't replace him?
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. No worries 😉 Credit to Arnold for at least asking Volpato. Full credit for selecting Cummings and Kuol too. Pretty happy with overall squad btw. There’s always a head-scratcher or 2 for every country’s NT squad selections after all 🙂❤️
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+x+x+xI feel the Langerak exclusion is weird, i never hear that the goal keeping coach making the call on who should make the squad instead of the head coach. I think Langerak is probably the unluckiest Socceroo in the last decade, he's only played 8 times meanwhile Ryan 74 times that ratio is favoured too much on Ryan for me when Langerak is easily capable of playing more games. Not sure if it is the case hear, but I have heard that the first choice keeper also has strong input into who their preference is for the 2nd and 3rd. Could be that Ryan just prefers training with the others. That would not surprise me, I wonder Ryan sees Langerak as he's direct rival for his spot knowing that Vuka and Redmayne won't replace him? Recipe for mediocrity...
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+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time.
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+x+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time. Who would have you taken instead of Atckinson?
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+x+x+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time. Who would have you taken instead of Atckinson? well, tbh even though I quoted him in my positive list of picks elsewhere the offerings are comsi comsa to me in any case. We're struggling across the board in the world scheme of football talent offerings but thats us the last 10yrs barring the exception here or there.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. This exactly. The squad isn't perfect but when the most perplexing omission is the second choice goalkeeper spot, that's saying something. Some people are just perpetually outraged at him. I am not perpetually outraged at Arnold even though I do not rate him very highly as a national coach. I think there are two big issues with the squad and then a few more minor issues. The two big issues are the non selection of Langerak and the selection of King. Both of these selections are clear mistakes from Arnold and his support staff in my view.
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+x+x+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time. Who would have you taken instead of Atckinson? Degenek. and picked Sainsbury.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. This exactly. The squad isn't perfect but when the most perplexing omission is the second choice goalkeeper spot, that's saying something. Some people are just perpetually outraged at him. Its because even though we got to the world cup, he continually makes bizarre selection and tactical errors, that has made life hard for the NT and resulted in a bland style of football. His judgement is also obscured by his loyalty to certain players he's worked with in the past, such as Grant, Duke, Deng, Vukovic, King etc, at the expense of players who play at a higher level, eg Dougall, Elder, Langerak etc. At the end of the day , despite the bumps in the road, he got us to the world cup, so he gets points for that. But because his idiosyncrasies we wont see the best of Australia at this world cup, and in all probability its going to be a rough couple of weeks.
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+x+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time. Really? Atkinson has a huge future if he stays injury free.
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. This exactly. The squad isn't perfect but when the most perplexing omission is the second choice goalkeeper spot, that's saying something. Some people are just perpetually outraged at him. Respectfully disagree. There are some glaring omissions in areas of the park where we need every bit of talent/creativity we can call upon. Australia problem for the last decade has been inability to break through competent opposition defences. The decision to leave out Rogic and Arzani is appalling and is not calculated to address very basic attacking weaknesses. Instead, there are a handful of the usual one-dimensional attacking players whose ceiling is the A-League. It's good that Duke and Leckie were picked, as it will be necessary to defend from the front and really press. But some of thr other decisions are baffling. There will also be moments when we need to unlock quality opposition defences. Neither Goodwin nor Maclaren offer this capability. Arnie isn't culpable of favouritism (although Crawley could be). But some of Arnie's decisions are idiotic. As for leaving out the second choice goalkeeper, that's incredibly stupid on the part of the coaching staff. If they weren't inexplicably biased against Langerak and devoted to Ryan, he would be the clear first choice goalkeeper. A more capable goalkeeper than Ryan who, unlike Ryan, is currently playing regularly and in form.
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+x+x+xI'm actually surprised at how adventurous the squad is. Pretty happy with it, apart from Langerak - and would've preferred Strain over Karacic. Why? The serie b is a far better standard than the SPL. I wouldnt have even taken Atkinson, he has no future for the Socceroos or abroad. Like Bozanic. Millar and many others before him he will be back in the A league in no time. Really? Atkinson has a huge future if he stays injury free. Hopefully, he does. The problem is he lacks a yard of pace which, these days, most fullbacks at the highest level must have (because they usually operate as wingbacks).
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+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+x+xI think it says it all that the anti-arnie crowd are focusing on the Langerak omission. Just shows how little they have to criticise him for with the squad he's picked. Hit the nail on the head. This is a fantastic squad and it’s killing these haters, so they focus on what little they can. How sad for them. Are you serious? He's left out our best player since kewell, viduka and cahill. How do you know he was "left out"? Last time he was called up he refused and just a few months ago it looked like his career was over. Rogic was always going to be a maybe and given he's played one game this season I'm hardly surprised. he's played 4 at least. He's fit enough now to be playing. Nothing has come out yet to say he declined so as far as im concerned im goign to assume he wasnt selected until told otherwise. Imagine how much better our squad sheet would look with Rogic, Arzani and Volpato. (And Lyndon Dykes for that matter but that's another Arnold fuckup). Lol Arzani? You can't be serious ffs As a keen defender of Arnold and his squad, how can you justify selection of Joel King?! Has played just 14 minutes of senior football since August, and 292 minutes in total for season. Meanwhile Gersbach playing for Grenoble has over 1000 minutes for season and misses qatar!? What does that have to do with Arzani balin ffs Can’t answer that question then? Thought as much Why are you grilling me about Joel King? When have I mentioned him or any other in his position? You and Bowden always defending Arnold so asking you why Arnold chose Joel King when most Roos followers agree it’s a crazy choice? Neither of us are claiming that Arnie or this squad is perfect in every way. We’re simply highlighting that, overall, it’s a great squad and the overly-negative reactions you’re seeing from a lot of fans are unjustified considering there’s really only a few minor talking points overall, and he’s made a lot of brave decisions that a lot of people have been screaming out for that he’s not getting credit for. This exactly. The squad isn't perfect but when the most perplexing omission is the second choice goalkeeper spot, that's saying something. Some people are just perpetually outraged at him. But because his idiosyncrasies we wont see the best of Australia at this world cup, and in all probability its going to be a rough couple of weeks. We could be coached by Guardiola with YOUR best 11 and this would still hold true. If this is the squad Arnie thinks will follow instructions and make the most of this opportunity then so be it. Since 2014 I have not gone into a WC expecting more than a point (at best) but I'll still be riding the edge of my seat against France hoping for a dodgy penalty1-0 win with 0 shots on target vs 37
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People keep mentioning Rogic but does anyone have any idea if he even WANTED to play? My gut feeling is he didn't
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+xPeople keep mentioning Rogic but does anyone have any idea if he even WANTED to play? My gut feeling is he didn't Yeah I think he wanted to retire and possibly someone got into his ear about another world cup and now he's probably hating life.
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jas88
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+x+xI feel the Langerak exclusion is weird, i never hear that the goal keeping coach making the call on who should make the squad instead of the head coach. I think Langerak is probably the unluckiest Socceroo in the last decade, he's only played 8 times meanwhile Ryan 74 times that ratio is favoured too much on Ryan for me when Langerak is easily capable of playing more games. Not sure if it is the case hear, but I have heard that the first choice keeper also has strong input into who their preference is for the 2nd and 3rd. Could be that Ryan just prefers training with the others. If this is the case, then I question Ryan's training demeanour, the stuff his copenhagen team mate said about him was pretty rough, maybe Maty is a bit of a jerk in training?
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+x+x+xArnold said Devlin broke down in tears when told he was selected. Quickly become my new favourite guy. Got heart and can play. his ceiling could be huge his stats are jedi like yet he can also pass the ball If he can get some goals about him 3-4 a season he would be good enough for EPL.
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classy statement by Sainsbury
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souttar boyle cummings plus scottish names maclaren mcgree leckie irvine plus 6 others with scottish clubs, when are they gonna rename them the scotteroos? lol
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