By Decentric 2 - 2 Feb 2023 3:11 PM
In the Murdoch media, it has been reported Matt Spiranovic has retired. He has been plagued with a foot injury for 4 months.
At his peak, around the Brazil WC in 2014 and Asian Cup 2015 held in Aus, he was probably one of Aus's greatest ever CBs - along with Neill and Moore circa 2006, his CB partner Sainsbury in 2015, and possibly Milan Ivanovic in the 1990s. Rowles and Souttar already look to be similar quality.
He was a good ball winner and a good distributor too.
It was reported he won 36-38 Socceroo caps.
His partnership with Sains next to him and Ryan in goal, helped us win the Asian Cup in 2015, with Ange at the helm.
Spira also won an Asian Champ League title with WSW, under Popa. He and Popa enjoyed a bit of success together.
Spira had a tenuous Tassie connection. His uncle taught in Launceston, and his father lived in Tas too before moving to Geelong.
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By LFC. - 27 May 2024 10:29 AM
+x+x+xWhat's he doing now? We need more ex socceroos involved with the game here MCG whereas others complain and prefer ex Roos out of the game. They provide nothing some say. Can't win mind you I agree, surely there is some that add value having been done it. Not me. We need them in commentary or coaching they have a lot to offer the game here
agreed and input on development and pyrimad issues.
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