Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 The Australia Soccer Federation today announced the departure of Frana Farina after a long stint as the nations manager. There was reportedly a dissagreement and Frank Farina reportedly said "i cannot work for these idiots" which effectively lead to his dismissal. Australia are currently searching for a new manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 The Australia Soccer Federation today announced the departure of Frana Farina after a long stint as the nations manager. There was reportedly a dissagreement and Frank Farina reportedly said "i cannot work for these idiots" which effectively lead to his dismissal. Australia are currently searching for a new manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 Australia Have announced Frenchman Luis Fernandez as the New Socceroo boss. Im delighted to come here and get the chance and im sure i will make the most of it. "Unfortunely we got knocked out of the OFC nations cup previously so we wont be in the confederations cup but im sure we can do well in the up coming olympics" Mr Frank LOWY said. Luis has fantastic pedigree as a player and hes done it on a managerial level aswell im sure he will be a succes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 Fernandez keen to work with Arnold Socceroos new boss Luis Fernandez has said he is keen to work with assistant manager Graham Arnold. "I feel he can offer us something posetive and he will be good for us as he is familiar with the current crop of lads" Fernandez said. Also the warmup to the olympics continue and Australia have been drawed with Tunisia , Serbia and Montenegro and Argentina. The squad will be announced soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 squad named for olympics - Goal keepers - Justin Pasfield - Sydney FC Jess Van Stratten - Verona Brad Jones - Middleborough Defenders - Patrick Kisnorbo - Leicester Steve Laurie - Sydney FC Shane Candsell Sherrif - AGF Adrian Madaschi - Partick Jonathan McKain - FC National Bucharest Carl Recchia - Fawkner Jacob Timpano - Sydney FC Alex Wilkinson - Central Coast Midfielders - Nick Carle - Newcastle Jets Billy Celeski - Buleen Zebras Anthony Danze - Crystal Palace Spase Dilevski - Spurs Ahmad Elrich - Melbourne Victory Massimo Murdocca - Queensland Carl Valeri - Inter Milan Luke Wilkshire - Bristol City Strikers - Brett Holman - Excelsior Jay Lucas - Marconi Scott McDonald - Motherwell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedmanJB Posted April 30, 2005 Share Posted April 30, 2005 Is it like real life where you get 3 overage players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted April 30, 2005 Author Share Posted April 30, 2005 nope cant have any players over 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Bonding Session Been good New Aussie boss Luis Fernandez has siad that the leadup to the olympics has been the most enjoyable moment in his career. "Its just been great. Ever since we got on the plane to come to greece the lads have been great. Especially Ahmad Elrich hes such a character. Weve enjoyed it we got here 7 days ago and its been great. Playing and training on the beach and to top it off the Greek people have greeted as great. Its been awesome" explained Luis. Serbia And Montenegro V Australia @ Pankritio Irakleoi 19:00 Australia - B Jones , S Laurie , S Candsell Sherrif , J McKain , J Timpano , P Kisnorbo , L Wilkshire ( c ) , C Valeri , A Elrich , S Mcdonald , N Carle. Subs - A Madaschi , J Pasfield , A Wilkonson , S Dilevski , A Danze , B Celeski , B Holman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Serbia And Montenegro - 3 V Australia - 0 Australia were left dissapointed after their opening game in the olympics was all but over at half time. Goals by Igor Burzanovic (8), Nickola Grubjesic (11) and Bosko Jankovic (29) was all but enough to see off the struggling Australians. " Luck wasnt in our favour today and we started off slow and it cost us. Its a shame because our preparation was superb but unfortunely we werent up to it today. The second half we got stuck in and showed a bit of passion and it worried the Serbs which ultimately led them dropping more men behind the ball. The effort in the second half impressed me but the damage was already done". Luis Fernandez explaind. Subs - S Candsell Sherrif out for Adriano Madaschi (45) C Valeri out for Brett Holman (45) Ahmad Elrich out for Billy Celeski (72) cards - Laurie , McKain , Kisnorbo , Elrich , Carle -(yellow carded)- B Jones (7) - made a few quality saves late on S Laurie (6) - Didnt really help out in attack and was invisible at times in defence S Candsell Sherriff (6) - Competent J McKain (6) - Effort was there but lacked pace on numerous occasions J Timpano (7) - Was nervous at the start and started slow but the young lad is utter class and was cool on the ball and got better and better as the game wore on P Kisnorbo (6) - One of our better players and we need him to perform but was out of sorts in the DMC position L Wilkshire (5) - Effort was their but could not provide much needed drive in midfield C Valeri (5) - Ordinary out of sorts and off the pace A Elrich (6) - Faded in and out of the game S Mcdonald (6) - Didnt stop running in the second half first class efford but did not recieve any creativity N Carle (7) - Looked good on the ball but wasnt 100% fit and was shut down quick Subs - A madaschi (6) - Settled in ok in the Central back position. B Holman (7) - Looked good on the ball and provided pace up front B Celeski (5) - Ran around like a headless chook for 20 minutes or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Argentina beat Tunisia 1-0 in the other group game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Time to Fight Back Luis Fernandez insists Australia will get better. " Ive had a chat to the lads and ive told them i will be ringing changes. They know what happened and some players will get a chance to perform better" Fernandez said. Australia V Tunisia @ Pankritio Irakleoi 19:00 B Jones , J Timpano , J McKain , P Kisnorbo , A Elrich , C Recchia , L Wilksire ( c ) , N Carle , B Holman , S McDonald Subs - J Lucas , M Murdocca , C Valeri , J Pasfield , A Madaschi , A Wilkinson , S Dilevski Meanwhile Argentina defeated Serbia in the other group match earlier 1-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Tunisia 4 V Australia 1 Australia were defeated by Tunisia as goals from Ahmed Hammi (24) , Patrick Kisnorbo (OG) (43), Malick (45) and Selim Benachour (63) was enough to see off Nicky Carles loan strike on 35 minutes. Australia had several good opportunitys noticeably Scott McDonalds chance he was one on one with a keeper when the score was 1-1 and his first shot was saved by the keeper but he blazed his second attempt wide. This defeat means Australia will not be qualifying for the 2nd stage of the Olympics. Subs - C Recchia out for A Madaschi (45) J McKain out for M Murdocca (63) S Mcdonald out for J Lucas (82) S Candsell Sheriff yellow carded B Jones (6) - Left open by defenders J Timpano (7) - Made crucial interventions but got tired as game went on J McKain (5) - Went off injured late P Kisnorbo (6) - a few special touches by Patrick who is rumoured to be the favourite to partner Craig Moore in the Senior Australian teams defence. Was left vulnerable by his teams lack of quality A Elrich (5) - Didnt get involved enough and his current problems with His club Melbourne and his dispute with Busan seems to be affecting him. C Recchia (6) - Did ok for 45 mins L Wilkshire (7) - Held midfield well and got stuck in when needed. Again let down by players around him N Carle (8) - Constant threat but when switched to left wing he could not get on the ball enough B Holman (7) - Crowd gets excited when he runs with the ball as it seems somethin special will happen but its all hype unfortunely. S McDonald (5) - Couldnt finish chances Subs - A Madaschi (6) - Solid , might be a starter next game. Massimo Murdocca (6) - Completed his passes J Lucas (7) - Added energy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Elrich gone home Socceroo boss Luis Fernandez has admitted he has let Ahmad Elrich to return home early to sort out several problems. " Ahmad approached me and asked and i and the management staff has decided to let him return home early. Hes a special lad but obviously their were a few things on his mind which were affecting his performance so i hope things pan out well for him and iLL phone him when we get home". Fernandez said. About the upcoming Argentinian game - "It will be difficult for us. They are yet to concede a goal and are a quality side. We will respect them to an extent but we will try to play our game and it will be good to return home at least earning some respect on the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.S Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 Argentina V Australia @ Pankritio Irakleoi 19:00 Brad Jones , Jacob Timpano , Carl Recchia , Patrik Kisnorbo , Adriano Madaschi , Massimo Murdocca , Luke Wilkshire ( c ) , Spase Dilevski , Brett Holman , Nick Carle , Scott McDonald Subs - Steve Laurie , Jess Van Strattan , Alex Wilkonson , Anthony Danze , Carl Valeri , Billy Celeski , Jay Lucas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedmanJB Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Not looking good. You'll do better soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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