Brisbane to host 2011 Asian Cup final replay, as the Socceroos’ road to the World Cup becomes clearer
Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium has been chosen as the venue for Australia's first home AFC 2014 World Cup qua...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck, Japan
Two-goal hero Alex Brosque pays tribute to confidence of Australia manager Holger Osieck
The former Sydney FC forward - crucial in the 4-2 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday - revealed how a qui...
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Category:Alex Brosque, All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck
Bresciano’s superb Australia return pleases Osieck
The 32-year-old received rare praise from the coach, who was delighted with the Socceroos' second-half pe...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck, Mark Bresciano
Mark Bresciano’s superb return pleases Australia coach Holger Osieck
Bresciano wins rare Osieck praise, with the German coach happy with the Socceroos' second-half performanc...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck, Mark Bresciano
Australia coach Holger Osieck: Saudi Arabia clash ‘as important as any match’
The Socceroos coach says his men will not be taking the February 29 match easily, despite having already ...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck, Saudi Arabia
Osieck pledges strong Socceroos team
Even though the Socceroos are safely through to the final round of World Cup qualifying, coach Holger Osi...
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Category:A-League, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Full strength Socceroos for Saudis, says Osieck
Overseas-based Socceroos won’t be spared the long trip home for February’s home clash with Sa...
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Category:2014 World Cup qualifying, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Osieck seeking more control: on and off the pitch
Far from cohesive, the Socceroos were fortunate to come away from Bangkok last night with the three point...
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Category:All, Datsakorn Thonglao, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Australia vs Thailand: Live scores, blog (WCQ)
The Socceroos will look to seal their progression to the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification ...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Live Blog
Holger’s heroes struggling in key positions
When Amad Al-Hosni burst through a gaping hole against the Socceroos in Muscat, he reminded us Holger Osi...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Harry Kewell, Holger Osieck
Osieck’s faith driving Socceroos, says Holman
In-form Socceroo Brett Holman says Australia’s strong performances under Holger Osieck reflect the ...
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Category:All, Brett Holman, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Roar’s influence being imposed on Socceroos
Since Holger Osiek took charge of the national side some 14 months ago, he has began to regenerate the na...
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Category:A-League, All, Brisbane Roar, Football, Gallery
Socceroos ready for Bangkok switch
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck says his squad will be ready if Australia’s World Cup qualifier again...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Socceroos
Osieck expects a lot more but not width
Wednesday’s announcement of the Australian squad that will take on Oman and Thailand in next week’s W...
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Category:A-League, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Socceroos still have to call Europe home
Hyperbole and Australian football seem to go hand-in-hand together these days. Usually it’s self-defeat...
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Category:A-League, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Thompson still hungry for Socceroos
Archie Thompson turned 33 this week but a call-up from Socceroos coach Holger Osieck to this week’s...
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Category:All, Archie Thompson, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Five A-League bolters for the Socceroos
With three wins from his opening three World Cup qualifiers, the ball is well and truly in Holger Osieck&...
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Category:A-League, All, Erik Paartalu, Football, Gallery
Osieck heaps praise on Holman
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has heaped praise on Brett Holman and believes he should be playing in the ...
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Category:All, Brett Holman, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Australia vs Oman: World Cup Qualifier live scores, blog
The Socceroos continue their march toward the 2014 World Cup qualification when they meet Oman in Sydney ...
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Category:2014 World Cup, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Osieck: bringing a smile to football
Holding court as coach of a national football team, when every word and nuance is heavily scrutinised, is...
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Category:A-League, All, Australian Football, Football, Gallery
J-League pays off for Josh Kennedy and Alex Brosque
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck says the national team is seeing the benefits of Josh Kennedy and Alex Bros...
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Category:Alex Brosque, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Socceroos slay Malaysia 5-0
The Socceroos steamrolled their way to a 5-0 win over Malaysia with the Asian minnows offering little res...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Josh Kennedy
Socceroos vs Malaysia: live scores, blog
Holger Osieck’s Socceroos will look to sharpen up for Tuesday’s 2014 World Cup Qualifier agai...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Live Blog
Socceroos coach praises Josh Kennedy
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has highlighted the influence of Josh Kennedy and hinted at more playing ti...
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Category:A-League, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Socceroos versus Malaysia match preview
The Socceroos will play Malaysia on October 7, a team currently ranked 146 by FIFA, in a friendly in adva...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Malaysia football
Socceroos’ squad: Central midfield
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has demonstrated a preference for a double pivot in midfield. Double pivot ...
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Category:A-League, All, Asian Cup, Brett Holman, Carl Valeri
FFA boss Ben Buckley won’t influence Holger Osieck’s decision on Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton’s availability
The FFA boss says that no pressure will be placed on the Socceroos' coach to make two of his star players...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell
A-League must build on history to find meaning
What is your favourite moment in Australia’s football history? Is it the Socceroos holding their ow...
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Category:A-League, All, Australian Football, Brett Emerton, Football
Emerton and Kewell needed in A-League kick-off, not Socceroos warm up
When the Socceroos take the field against Malaysia in Canberra on October 7, in a warm-up game ahead of t...
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Category:A-League, All, Australian Football, Brett Emerton, Football
A-League needs Emerton and Kewell more than Socceroos
On October 8, Harry Kewell should play Brett Emerton, 40,000 people should be inside Etihad Stadium watch...
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Category:A-League, All, Brett Emerton, Etihad Stadium, Football
Time to take a chill pill about Tim Cahill
Somewhat dampening the excellent result enjoyed by the Socceroos against Saudi Arabia in Dammam last week...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Harry Kewell, Holger Osieck
Socceroos analysis – goalkeeping and defence
The Socceroo squad depth has developed considerably under Holger Osieck. Although Australia remain relian...
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Category:A-League, All, Australian Football, Football, Gallery
Osieck deserves praise for Australia’s resurgence
What a difference a week makes in football. One of the worst Socceroos performances in years was soon fol...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Socceroos
Holger Osieck and the Tim Cahill conundrum
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, just four days after a 2-1 win over Thailand that was of such po...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Harry Kewell, Holger Osieck
Socceroos handle the heat, in more ways than one
Confronted with some very trying conditions after a long haul to Dammam and extreme temperatures when the...
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Category:All, Brett Holman, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Just how did Australia beat Thailand 2-1?
Why were Australia poor in their fortunate win over Thailand? There are a range of reasons to be explored...
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Category:All, Australian Football, Football, Gallery, Harry Kewell
Will the Socceroos persist with long ball tactics?
When Josh Kennedy bagged the equaliser on Friday night, the irony wasn’t lost on fans that the build-up...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Josh Kennedy
Socceroos given a scare by unlucky Thailand
Job done, if not done quite to plan. The Socceroos received the fright of their lives last night at the S...
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Category:Alex Brosque, All, Australia, Football, Gallery
Why Lucas Neill has much to learn from Michael Clarke
Captains are the key to any sporting success – Michael Clarke and Lucas Neill, in particular. The b...
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Category:All, Australian Cricket, Cricket, Football, Gallery
Socceroos vs Thailand: Live scores, blog
The Socceroos’ journey to the 2014 World Cup begins tonight as they host Thailand in the opening clash ...
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Category:All, Brett Holman, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Osieck wary of Thai’s German general
Thailand might be ranked No.120 in the world and be missing their captain, goalkeeper and three other fro...
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Category:A-League, All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck
Will Pim’s Accumulators transform into Holger’s Entertainers?
As the Socceroos embark on the qualifying campaign for what is hoped will be Australia’s third consecut...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Pim Verbeek
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck: There’s not too much room for experimentation
The Australia boss is aware of the progress of youngsters Chris Herd, Tommy Oar and Mathew Leckie at club...
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Category:All, Asia, Australia, Holger Osieck, Internationals
Kewell and Neill won’t make the plane to Brazil 2014
There is no question that football fans in Australia are passionate. But whether they like it or not, mar...
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Category:All, Australian Football, Football, Gallery, Harry Kewell
Osieck OK with Neill’s Middle East punt
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck insists he’s comfortable with captain Lucas Neill plying his trade in...
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Category:All, Football, Gallery, Holger Osieck, Lucas Neill