The Socceroos thread.

[sydmariner]

 

[pjennings]

We’ll probably get Tony Vidmar as interim coach then after a world wide search end ip with a Dutchman…

This is my fear. Very few os managers have done well with the Socceroos. Guus got us to 2006 with a very decent team that played reasonably well. Pim qualified through Asia easily and was close to getting a similar result to Guus but couldn't recover after the first match and his style had plenty of critics. Venables probably had the best team in 1997 - but we won't mention what happened there.

The rest of the OS managers over the years have been pretty crap have been pretty crap.

I'm not convinced by any of the Australian managers touted.

 

[Spacks]

This is my fear. Very few os managers have done well with the Socceroos. Guus got us to 2006 with a very decent team that played reasonably well. Pim qualified through Asia easily and was close to getting a similar result to Guus but couldn't recover after the first match and his style had plenty of critics. Venables probably had the best team in 1997 - but we won't mention what happened there.

The rest of the OS managers over the years have been pretty crap have been pretty crap.

I'm not convinced by any of the Australian managers touted.

Maybe we need to start lowering registration fees so youth are more likely to play football rather than afl/nrl not to mention basketball!

 

[Big Al]

We’ll probably get Tony Vidmar as interim coach then after a world wide search end ip with a Dutchman…

Probably. Aussie legend.
Not in charge of an A League team (i don’t think any A League guys can do it and won’t want too)

 

[pjennings]

Maybe we need to start lowering registration fees so youth are more likely to play football rather than afl/nrl not to mention basketball!

We can't get more people playing in our area. There just aren't enough fields. Meanwhile a lot of cricket grounds in the area are being used sparingly each weekend for AFL. If they were used for football there could be 2 or 3 more fields used from 7am to 5pm each Saturday and Sunday.

 

[sydmariner]

We’ll probably get Tony Vidmar as interim coach then after a world wide search end ip with a Dutchman…

JJ stated that there will be no interim coach unlike the Matildas.

 

[sydmariner]

 

[booney]

Probably should have gone after the Asian Cup when we did not progress far in the tournament.However his passion and belief in Australian football was great and of course his tenure with the Mariners will never be forgotten.

 

[Hello Sailor]

his tenure with the Mariners will never be forgotten.

That just reminded me of how angry he was over the Arnold dollar notes that were thrown when he left. I forget what they look like. Does anyone have an image of one?

 

[pjennings]

Some interesting stats I saw quoted somewhere else. Love him or loathe him his stats actually stack up pretty well especially when you compare teams(cattle)

Away points per game in the 3rd round has Arnie ranked best since Pim

Pim 2.5
Holger 1.3
Ange 1.2
Arnie 1.6

List of coaches that have qualified us for the Olympics in the a league era
1) Arnie (twice), no one else

List of coaches that have gotten us past the 5th place south american team
1) Guus with the gg,
2) Arnie

List of coaches that got us to the r16
1) Guus with the gg
2) Arnie

Most wins at a world cup
1) Arnie with 2
2) Pim and Guus tied for 1

Also twice broke Pim’s defensive record

 

[sydmariner]

Some interesting stats I saw quoted somewhere else. Love him or loathe him his stats actually stack up pretty well especially when you compare teams(cattle)

Away points per game in the 3rd round has Arnie ranked best since Pim

Pim 2.5
Holger 1.3
Ange 1.2
Arnie 1.6

List of coaches that have qualified us for the Olympics in the a league era
1) Arnie (twice), no one else

List of coaches that have gotten us past the 5th place south american team
1) Guus with the gg,
2) Arnie

List of coaches that got us to the r16
1) Guus with the gg
2) Arnie

Most wins at a world cup
1) Arnie with 2
2) Pim and Guus tied for 1

Also twice broke Pim’s defensive record

In Numbers: The facts and figures behind Arnie’s Socceroos tenure

Following Graham Arnold’s decision to resign from his position as Subway Socceroos Head Coach, we examine the number

www.socceroos.com.au

 

[Ben10]

Saw Arnie and Phil Moss tucking a few beers away last night, looked to be in good spirits

 

[Ads]

Round ball podcast said depending on agreement for ‘resignation’ but Arnie contract payout was 2 million!

If paid out in full, but even if not he’s probably still laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[booney]

Popovic the new Socceroos coach.Not my favourite candidate but as the FA does not have the time or money to get a well credentialled overseas coach he will have to do.Like Arnie will concentrate on defence.What he does with the midfield and the attackers will be interesting

 

[Huddo]

Popovic the new Socceroos coach.Not my favourite candidate but as the FA does not have the time or money to get a well credentialled overseas coach he will have to do.Like Arnie will concentrate on defence.What he does with the midfield and the attackers will be interesting

And what of the cost of not making the WC?

 

[Big Al]

Popovic the new Socceroos coach.Not my favourite candidate but as the FA does not have the time or money to get a well credentialled overseas coach he will have to do.Like Arnie will concentrate on defence.What he does with the midfield and the attackers will be interesting

Arzani in coming. Problem isn’t our defense is not the issue and Poppa isn’t great with attack

But better than Aloisi

 

[Ads]

However!

Popa did see Nizzy in that advanced role first hand!

And has seen Ballard receive, turn and go especially when they would have studied the CCM vs SYD finals game which Ballard dominated.

Even when Farrell & Bos are back and fit will be easier for them to get there spots back.

 

[crock]

I reckon the decision was already on Friday when arnie resignation came public

 

[MrCelery]

Tony Popovic the Socceroo coach? What a bargain basement choice. He can't win a trick. Our Jacko had his measure.

 

[turbo]

I reckon the decision was already on Friday when arnie resignation came public

Does seem like it's a foregone conclusion rather than a leak of how FA are leaning. I can't see Popa addressing any of the issues with our attack so it's a hard call to accept. He's an experienced coach but the fit does have a hint of jobs for the boys about it.