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Arnie coup: Volpato ditches Italy to join Socceroos fold
Australia’s long courtship of dual nationality winger Cristian Volpato is finally set to bear fruit, with the Italy-based teenager succumbing to a Graham Arnold charm offensive.
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I'm not a huge fan of "convincing" players to play for the Socceroos, but I'll trust Arnold if he thinks he'll be great for the system.
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Arnie coup: Volpato ditches Italy to join Socceroos fold
Australia’s long courtship of dual nationality winger Cristian Volpato is finally set to bear fruit, with the Italy-based teenager succumbing to a Graham Arnold charm offensive.
I'm not a huge fan of "convincing" players to play for the Socceroos, but I'll trust Arnold if he thinks he'll be great for the system.
The main thing is Volpato now wants to play for the Socceroos. We didn't go down the path of selecting him against his wishes (yes this is possible) because he wasn't committed.
Between Volpato & Irankunda exciting times ahead up front for the Socceroos.
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Brendan Rodgers provides an update on Marco Tilio's 'hard' situation at Celtic
"I think he will admit it himself, it's been a really, really hard transition for him."
Not a great sign for Tilio. Celtic's wingers have been shite this season and he is apparently still a mile off it despite training for over a month since coming back from injury.
Tilio has the talent, but needed another 12 months here to become one of the top local players and make that transition easier.Brendan Rodgers provides an update on Marco Tilio's 'hard' situation at Celtic
"I think he will admit it himself, it's been a really, really hard transition for him."www.67hailhail.com
Not a great sign for Tilio. Celtic's wingers have been shite this season and he is apparently still a mile off it despite training for over a month since coming back from injury.
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Brendan Rodgers provides an update on Marco Tilio's 'hard' situation at Celtic
"I think he will admit it himself, it's been a really, really hard transition for him."
Not a great sign for Tilio. Celtic's wingers have been shite this season and he is apparently still a mile off it despite training for over a month since coming back from injury.
No pre season not ideal. He needs a few months to settle in. Obviously won't be in the Qatar 24 squad which is probably for the best as it allows him to focus on Celtic.
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The future is bright
All we need now is a new Mark Schwarzer level keeper to come through the ranks. Plenty of quality defenders, midfield is decent. Forward line looks like it could be really good in 2-3 years time.
Could it be Gauci? Maybe.
I feel we need to move on from Matty Ryan after Qatar 2024. He's been a brilliant servant to the Socceroos but by the time 2026 comes around he will be 35 and well past his best.
All we need now is a new Mark Schwarzer level keeper to come through the ranks. Plenty of quality defenders, midfield is decent. Forward line looks like it could be really good in 2-3 years time.
Could it be Gauci? Maybe.
I feel we need to move on from Matty Ryan after Qatar 2024. He's been a brilliant servant to the Socceroos but by the time 2026 comes around he will be 35 and well past his best.
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I must say I was completely unaware of Paul Okon jnr playing at Benfica. Doing some research it appears Belgium may be in the process of trying to select him as he was born there when Okon was living in Belgium.
Football Australia surely has to make sure that Paul Okon, a name etched in the history of aussie football, plays for the Socceroos!!
Football Australia surely has to make sure that Paul Okon, a name etched in the history of aussie football, plays for the Socceroos!!
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This is how I believe we should liineup at Qatar 2024 as things stand (fitness permitting)
----------------------Ryan--------------------
--Degenek------Souttar--------Rowles--------Bos
------Irvine--------Metcalfe--------Baccus
---Volpato--------Boyle--------Goodwin
Gauci
Glover
Circati
Burgess
Strain
Miller
Behich
Silvera
Luongo
Irankunda
Leckie
Duke
Swansongs for Matt Leckie, Aziz Behich, Matt Ryan & Mitch Duke
----------------------Ryan--------------------
--Degenek------Souttar--------Rowles--------Bos
------Irvine--------Metcalfe--------Baccus
---Volpato--------Boyle--------Goodwin
Gauci
Glover
Circati
Burgess
Strain
Miller
Behich
Silvera
Luongo
Irankunda
Leckie
Duke
Swansongs for Matt Leckie, Aziz Behich, Matt Ryan & Mitch Duke
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omgfridge
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Asian cup id prefer to be more attacking at RB and think Strain/Miller have gone past Degenek.
Big fan of Rowles but wouldnt be against Circati starting , he looked very good. Lot of depth at LCB with Burgess also.
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Still think 3-4-3 is our best formation. We don't really have strong full backs, our best full backs are more wing backs.
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Probably, but to run a 3-4-3 you would need a good DM which we don't have.
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Yep. We need a modern day Vinnie Grella equivalent to play that formation.
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What has Volpato done to be starting for the Socceroos?
Nothing . Cant even be on the bench for Roma . I think he realizes he can't even make the Italy youth teams .
omgfridge
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Probably because hes on the bench for the club he plays for Sassulo.
And the fall continues !
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3 whole points in Serie A!!!!
Topkent
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Remind me the finals of European competitions sassulo have played in in the last couple years. I'll wait.
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Playing for a team in Serie A still better than what the majority of teams our players play for? Not sure why youre carrying on about a conference league title or what point youre trying to make.
Socceroos thread really brings out the nuffs.
Topkent
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By playing you mean twice right?
You compared Roma to sassulo and now you're backing down. Well done champ
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lol the champ, classicBy playing you mean twice right?
You compared Roma to sassulo and now you're backing down. Well done champ
I initially just pointed out to your mate that he doesn't play for Roma. And yeah they are 3 points apart from each other currently - thats just a fact.
Really not sure what Volpato did to you but you do you.
Topkent
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They are 3 points apart, clearly not the same level of club like you tried to insinuate nor is he actually playing for them anyway
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All I said was they are 3 points apart. I think you've created a lil scenario in that lil noggin of yours. I compared Serie A to other leagues our players play for if thats your issue.
And yeah he hasn't played since October 28th which was their last game. Lol.
ps. I wasn't the one who had him an Aussie XI if thats whats upset you either.
