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Dutch courage: Socceroo Kuol heads to Holland to fast-track future

Dutch courage: Socceroo Kuol heads to Holland to fast-track future

Garang Kuol has joined Dutch Eredivisie outfit FC Voldendam on a season-long loan from Newcastle United to undergo the next stage of his development. 31 Jul 2023
'I'm confident in my ability': Aussie rookie embraces Bayern Munich challenge

'I'm confident in my ability': Aussie rookie embraces Bayern Munich challenge

Not since Mitch Langerak’s six-year adventure in Germany began back in 2010, has so much fanfare greeted a young Aussie keeper heading offshore. 28 Jul 2023
'We're dreaming': Miracle man Stajcic hunts more scalps

'We're dreaming': Miracle man Stajcic hunts more scalps

If there’s one nation aside from the Matildas that Aussies will be barracking for at the Women’s World Cup it’s the Alen Stajcic-led Philippines. 17 Jul 2023
Messiah Ange embraces biggest challenge yet - and it won't be dull

Messiah Ange embraces biggest challenge yet - and it won't be dull

Ange Postecoglou loves a challenge - which is just as well since turning around Tottenham Hotspur’s fortunes is, without doubt, the great resuscitator’s most problematic mission yet. 16 Jul 2023
Prince and the pauper: Tale of two Aussies reaches cup final climax

Prince and the pauper: Tale of two Aussies reaches cup final climax

One plays polo with a super rich sultan and hobnobs with football royalty like David Beckham and Figo, the other sometimes changes out the back of his car boot before matches. 15 Jul 2023
'Managing expectations': Montemurro looks beyond the Matildas hype

'Managing expectations': Montemurro looks beyond the Matildas hype

Serial winner Joe Montemurro, the Aussie supercoach who has won titles in three countries, claims the Matidas Women’s World Cup hopes will hinge on “managing expectations”. 14 Jul 2023
Socceroos Abroad: Ange and Mile reunited, Grant’s Roos case, and a Joey moves to Bayern

Socceroos Abroad: Ange and Mile reunited, Grant’s Roos case, and a Joey moves to Bayern

In June, two Socceroo icons reunited, a former A-League Men defender continued to go from strength to strength in Korea, and several Aussies, including a Joey, secured major moves overseas. Front Page Football's Christian Marchetti looks at the most significant talking points surrounding the Socceroos and Aussies Abroad in June for FTBL. 14 Jul 2023
Four-midable: Matildas veteran shows young guns the way

Four-midable: Matildas veteran shows young guns the way

Names like Mary Fowler, Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin might represent a brave new Matildas world - but there’s no substitute for experience. 12 Jul 2023
'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

'A tough process': How Johnson's loyalty to Matildas boss paid off

Just 10 months ago there were those pointedly asking whether Tony Gustavsson was the right man to lead the Matildas into the Women’s World Cup. 11 Jul 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory line up Stajcic to revive A-League fortunes

EXCLUSIVE: Perth Glory line up Stajcic to revive A-League fortunes

Perth Glory have teed up former Matildas and Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic as the successor to Ruben Zadkovich, the head coach who quit the club last month with a year of his contract still to run. 10 Jul 2023
Gloveman Glover grabs four-year Middlesbrough deal

Gloveman Glover grabs four-year Middlesbrough deal

Former Melbourne City keeper Tom Glover has signed a four-year deal with Middlesbrough, immediately joining the Championship club’s pre-season camp in Portugal after passing his medical. 7 Jul 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough reel in $1m Mariners sensation Silvera

EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough reel in $1m Mariners sensation Silvera

Middlesbrough have emerged as massive favourites to sign Central Coast Mariners marvel Sammy Silvera for a fee in excess of $1 million. 4 Jul 2023
'Perfectly suited for Celtic': Socceroo Tilio tipped to shine in Scotland

'Perfectly suited for Celtic': Socceroo Tilio tipped to shine in Scotland

New signing Marco Tilio might be an unknown quantity to the Celtic faithful - but Australia assistant Rene Meulensteen claims the budding Socceroos winger has the talent to light up Parkhead. 2 Jul 2023
Hibernian on alert as Baccus backs out of Bolton deal

Hibernian on alert as Baccus backs out of Bolton deal

Keanu Baccus’ proposed move to Bolton Wanderers has collapsed at the eleventh hour after the Socceroos midfielder failed to agree personal terms with the League One club. 29 Jun 2023
'Instant respect': How Jedinak will handle Tottenham's stars

'Instant respect': How Jedinak will handle Tottenham's stars

Newly-appointed assistant Mile Jedinak will command “instant respect” from Tottenham’s pampered stars the moment he steps into the Premier League club’s changing room, according to the fellow Aussie who spent five years with the Socceroos legend at Crystal Palace. 28 Jun 2023
Silvera lining: Hearts on hold as Mariners chase hefty fee for wanted winger

Silvera lining: Hearts on hold as Mariners chase hefty fee for wanted winger

A bidding war has erupted for Heart of Midlothian target Sammy Silvera, with three Championship clubs joining the race for the Central Coast Mariners winger along with teams from Asia, elsewhere in Scotland and Portugal. 27 Jun 2023
Bolton bag Socceroo Baccus on multi-year deal

Bolton bag Socceroo Baccus on multi-year deal

Socceroos midfielder Keanu Baccus is on his way to League One Bolton Wanderers in a $500,000 move which gets him into England without necessarily enhancing his national team profile. 26 Jun 2023
Turkish move to test Toure to the limit

Turkish move to test Toure to the limit

Al Hassan Toure’s move to second tier Turkish side Eyüpspor has been confirmed, as the striker joins France-based younger brother Mohamed in chasing an overseas career. 25 Jun 2023
'Thinking things over': Retirement rumours swirl around Mooy

'Thinking things over': Retirement rumours swirl around Mooy

Aaron Mooy’s willingness to back up for club and country next season is in question, amid admissions from a close confidant the veteran midfielder is pondering his football future. 22 Jun 2023
Home groan: Socceroos plea for share of sport's riches

Home groan: Socceroos plea for share of sport's riches

Socceroos assistant Rene Meulensteen has added his voice to the chorus of football folk pleading with government to spread the largesse and find a permanent home for Australia’s myriad national teams. 20 Jun 2023
Aussie keeper lands dream Bayern Munich move

Aussie keeper lands dream Bayern Munich move

Joeys skipper Anthony Pavlesic has landed a dream three-year deal with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, after successfully trialling with the German giants back in February. 19 Jun 2023