Tag: Socceroos
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NABBOUT EXCITED BY GRAHAM ARNOLD’S PLANS
It hasn’t always been a priority for Australian fans, but after spending a season in Japan, Andrew Nabbout knows just how much the Asian Cup means to the rest of the region. The Socceroos play Oman in a warm-up game on Sunday, and the former Newcastle Jet is excited about Graham Arnold’s plans. (AUDIO IN…
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NABBOUT DETERMINED TO EARN A SPOT AT THE WORLD CUP
The big names continue to arrive at the Socceroos camp in Turkey, with Premier League midfielder Aaron Mooy the latest to join the squad. Mooy is one of several players, including Andrew Nabbout, who’ve used the A-League to launch a career overseas. The former Jet is hoping to go from the Malaysian second division to…
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PETRATOS NAMED IN 26-MAN SOCCEROOS SQUAD
Newcastle’s Dimi Petratos made the 26-man squad on the back of an impressive campaign in the A-League. Former Jet Andrew Nabbout, who’s now playing in Japan, is also a step closer to representing Australia at the World Cup. Meanwhile, Newcastle has confirmed Argentine import Pato Rodriguez won’t be offered a new contract.
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CALLS FOR SOCCEROO QUALIFIER TO BE HELD IN NEWCASTLE
Opposition leader Luke Foley is calling on the state government to grant Newcastle the rights to host an upcoming Socceroo’s World Cup qualifier match. In a letter written to Premier Mike Baird, Mr Foley says Hunter Stadium, should be the venue for Australia’s match against the United Arab Emirates – scheduled for March 28 next…
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POSTECOGLOU NAMES SQUAD FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has named a 23-man squad ahead of the World Cup qualifying series. The squad, which will see the return of star forward Tim Cahill and defender Matthew Spiranovic, heads to Kyrgyzstan on June 16, with Jordan, Tajikistan and Bangladesh also in their pool group. “This is the start of the next…
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ROSE AND KALIK TO WEAR THE GREEN AND GOLD
Congratulations are in order for the Central Coast’s Liam Rose and Anthony Kalik, after being selected for the Young Socceroos. The pair will make up the squad to face New Zealand in a series of international friendlies next month. Meantime… In a statement by the club this afternoon, the Mariners have announced striker Travis…
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ADAM TAGGART HOME TO PREPARE FOR LIFE AT FULHAM FC
Former Jets striker Adam Taggart has arrived home in Australia after seeing game time for the Socceroos at his first World Cup. Taggart says Ange Postecoglou gave the players the confidence and belief to prove the doubters wrong in Brazil.
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BRILLANTE MISSES OUT AS SOCCEROOS PREPARE TO HEAD TO BRAZIL
Jets players Adam Taggart and Mark Birighitti will both travel to Brazil as part of the Socceroos’ 27-man squad, but the coach says Josh Brillante missed out because Australia has a wealth of talent in midfield. “I wanted to bring him in because I rate him highly, he’ll be a player who’ll be called up…
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NBN NEWS SPECIAL NEWCASTLE JETS PROFILE: NATHAN BURNS
One player who’s looking forward to Friday night’s game against Sydney more than most is Jets off-season recruit Nathan Burns. Mitchell Hughes sat down with the 25-year-old to chat about his career, and see how he’s settling in at Newcastle.
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YOUNG JETS IN LINE FOR SOCCEROOS CALL UP
Three Newcastle Jets have been selected for a Socceroos training camp in Sydney next week, following standout performances for the Young Socceroos at the Under 20 World Cup. Josh Brillante, Adam Taggart and Hunter-bred footballer Andrew Hoole will join a host of Australian-based players, including fellow Jets Mark Birighitti, Craig Goodwin and Ruben Zadkovich. The…