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S11

Jul 7 2006, 02:44 AM

Exactly what the heading says. Simply just post news/articles about or that concerns Australian players that play overseas.

Heres a site which shows all the Australian players that play overseas.

http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Abroad/index.html

And TWG section of Aussies Abroad.

http://www.theworldgame.com.au/aussiesabroad/

Heres one concerning Harry.

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New fight for Kewell - AAP

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>>Gout ends Kewell's dream 27 June 2006

Socceroos star Harry Kewell is facing increased competition at Liverpool after the English Premier League club secured Chilean left winger Mark Gonzalez.

Gonzalez was forced to spend last season on loan at Spanish club Real Sociedad after he was refused a work permit following his switch to Liverpool from Albacete.

But his appeal against the decision was accepted and the 23-year-old will join up with his new team-mates in time for pre-season training.

It's a move which could impact on left-sided attacking player Kewell who has had an injury-plagued three years with the club since moving from Leeds.

English tabloid News of the World claimed at the weekend Kewell would be sold if a work permit could be obtained for Gonzales.

Speculation has linked the Australian with Premier League club Tottenham and Spanish side Real Betis.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez reportedly needs cash to lure Sevilla's Daniel Alves and another striker to Liverpool having already secured Brazilian left back Fabio Aurelio and Argentine defender Gabriel Paletta.

Kewell is on a month-long break following Australia's second round exit from the World Cup where he overcame a groin injury to play a key role only to be struck down by a foot problem that kept him out of Australia's round-of-16 loss to Italy.

His manager Bernie Mandic says it was not gout, as reported, but rather a blister that became infected that caused the problem and Kewell would have been no chance against Ukraine had Australia beaten Italy.

"The foot has settled down and it is an infection rather than gout," Mandic told Fairfax.

"His foot got bigger and bigger and the drugs he was on would have made the gout better if it had been that."

"Unfortunately, if we had played against Ukraine then Harry would not have played a second. The infection got that bad."

Courtsy

Jul 7 2006, 02:46 AM

Great idea mate, good way of keeping things organised around here. Will keep my eye open for articles

Courtsy

Jul 7 2006, 04:56 AM

Here's one:

Leeds boss keeping tabs on Foxe

Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell is to run the rule over former West Ham and Portsmouth defender Hayden Foxe.

Foxe, 29, has been out of the game since being released by Pompey in 2005 and has since spent time in his native Australia to undergo surgery on a foot injury.

But now he is keen to return to English football and he may do so at Elland Road if he impresses Blackwell.

"Hayden has got a good pedigree," Blackwell told the club's official website. "He's had a year out with a fractured foot and at one stage it looked like he might have to pack up.

"But he went to the Australian Institute of Sport - a highly recommended place to go to - and he's done major rehab.

"He's looking to start again over here and we were one of the only clubs outside the Premier League he felt he would like to come to, so I said 'come up' and we'll see what happens."

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1321081,00.html

Would be a great move for him IMO

Kink

Jul 7 2006, 07:36 PM

"Kewell to miss start of the season" (whats new??)...the hospital is turning into his second home for the poor bastard..i just want 1 season where he goes injury free and doesnt need any treatment for anything

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=60131

Courtsy

Jul 7 2006, 10:06 PM

Arthritis to keep Kewell out of Premiership openers

Harry Kewell has been ruled out of the start of Liverpool's Premiership season with the injury that wrecked his World Cup campaign with Australia.

The club have confirmed he will not be able to resume training for six weeks, which means missing the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round tie on August 8/9, the Community Shield against Chelsea on the 13th as well as Australia's opening Asia Cup game with Kuwait on August 16.

Liverpool start their league campaign four days later at promoted Sheffield United, with Kewell not expected to be able to train properly until the following week.

The Reds have revealed the 27-year-old is suffering from a problem known as septic arthritis, a bacterial infection in the joints of his left foot.

He is currently in hospital having had surgery to alleviate the injury, which was initially reported to be gout.

Kewell was seen on crutches limping to the dug-out ahead of Australia's eventual World Cup exit at the hands of finalists Italy two weeks ago.

Now, following treatment this week, Liverpool have issued a statement explaining the problem.

A club spokesman said: 'It is unfortunate that another Australian player spoke publicly about his condition rather than an official spokesperson for the national team.

'His team-mate suggested that Harry had been suffering from gout, which we can confirm was an incorrect diagnosis.

'Following Harry's return to Liverpool and examination by our own medical staff, it became apparent he was suffering from an entirely different condition.

'This was identified as a septic arthritis; a bacterial infection in the joints of his left foot.

'Harry is currently undergoing treatment in hospital following a surgical procedure. He is expected to make a complete recovery and should be able to resume training in approximately six weeks' time.'

Kewell's international colleague Scott Chipperfield was quoted as saying 'Harry's got gout on his foot' following the 1-0 last 16 defeat by Italy.

The length of time Kewell will be sidelined will do nothing to help him maintain his first-team spot at Anfield, with Chile winger Mark Gonzalez now having been given a work permit and likely to be boss Rafael Benitez's first choice on the left flank.

Brazilian acquisition Fabio Aurelio is able to play left-back and left-wing, adding a further obstacle upon Kewell's eventual return.

Benitez is delighted with his free transfer signing from Valencia, saying: 'Aurelio is a left full-back or a left-winger with a lot of quality.

'He can cross the ball superbly and he is maybe a better passer of the ball than Xabi Alonso.

'People will say `oh really?' But you will see the quality of his crosses and passes with his left foot. He is also fantastic at set pieces.'

Gonzalez will also have plenty of time to cement his place in the side ahead of Kewell's return, which may increase speculation Kewell's days on Merseyside are numbered.

But Kewell said: 'I have got to see what happens with my fitness in the immediate future, and try to get everything right. I am not thinking about anything except getting myself fit.'

Liverpool have confirmed another friendly, agreeing to visit Lincoln for a on August 16, four days before the Premiership season starts.

The match is part of the deal that took teenager Jack Hobbs to Anfield last season, when the defender played a major part in the club's FA Youth Cup success.

But Liverpool have made it clear the side fielded at Sincil Bank - under the stewardship of new reserve boss Gary Ablett - will not be a strong one.

The match clashes with a string of international fixtures that week, which will rule out the Reds' England contingent who should be involved in the match with Greece.

Also away on international duty will be Spanish trio Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso and Jose Reina, while Craig Bellamy, Steve Finnan, John Arne Riise and Danny Agger are all expected to be playing for their countries.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...479&cc=3436

Ouch.

Djibrilliant

Jul 8 2006, 02:13 AM

Poor Harry!

S11

Jul 8 2006, 11:41 AM

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Leicester boss delighted with fit-again Wesolowski
tribalfooball.com - July 08, 2006

Leicester City have been given a boost with the news that young midfielder James Wesolowski is fit for the new season.

The 18-year-old Australian broke the same leg on two separate occasions last season, and was restricted to just five appearances.

Foxes boss Rob Kelly is delighted with the speedy recovery he has made.

"It's really good to see James running around again," he told the club's official website.

"The medical team have done really well to get him back for the start of pre-season. I thought that may have been a big ask, considering the fact that he was coming back from a double leg break, but he is looking fine.

"He is in with the squad and doing everything they are doing."

Broke the same leg twice in one year???

Ouch

S11

Jul 13 2006, 12:54 AM

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Wilson chasing Dundee Utd deal after PSV release
tribalfooball.com - July 13, 2006

Lindsay Wilson hopes to win a deal at Dundee United after being told he can leave PSV Eindhoven.
The 27-year-old Australian, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Kilmarnock, helped United defeat Helfolge 2-1 on Wednesday.

"PSV are willing to let me go, but I have to get something first and then we'll talk about a pay-off," he told the Press & Journal.

"I enjoyed my time at Kilmarnock and thought Scotland was a great place."

Wilson made 13 appearances for Killie but will not be going back to Rugby Park on a permanent basis.

"Jim Jefferies (manager) said he wanted to keep me but had other priorities in his budget," he added.

"PSV were being awkward at the time, but now they realise that it's best for both of us if I leave.

"The standard of football is quite high and playing against the likes of Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and Hearts is a big challenge.

"I'll be delighted if I'm playing in the SPL this season, but first I've got to impress the manager here at Dundee United."

Wilson started at right-back for United in Denmark before being substituted at half-time by fellow trialist Jeppe Hestehave, formerly of FC Copenhagen.

hippy_kitty

Jul 14 2006, 12:54 AM

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Everton hints at Cahill switch
From correspondents in Liverpool
July 14, 2006

AUSTRALIA'S Tim Cahill could be pushed forward into a striker's role when Everton kicks off its English Premier League campaign next month.

Toffees boss David Moyes was impressed by the double-goal blast when Cahill came off the bench to give the Socceroos a 3-1 win over Japan in the World Cup finals.

While he failed to add to his tally, the 27-year-old's performances in subsequent games caught the eye, and Moyes suggested Cahill, now fully fit after damaging knee ligaments in April, has added another dimension to his game from which Everton will profit.

"Tim certainly enhanced his reputation," Moyes told the Liverpool Echo overnight.

"Although he didn't start the first game against Japan, he eventually came on and got himself some goals.

"He did exactly what we'd expect from Tim Cahill. He was always close to the action, close to getting himself a goal and that's what he does very well as a midfield player.

"To have a goalscoring midfield player is something terrific and not something you can get very often. But he played in some advanced roles for Australia and that gives us food for thought for next season, too."

Agence France-Presse

Djibrilliant

Jul 14 2006, 01:17 AM

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Nurnberg have suffered a huge blow after new signing Joshua Kennedy ruptured his Achilles tendon.

23-year-old Kennedy only arrived from Dynamo Dresden this summer, but the Australian World Cup star now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The incident occurred on the first day of pre-season training and now Nurnberg will be forced to look for possible reinforcements.

The news is a bitter blow for Kennedy who was gearing up for his first season in Die Bundesliga.

Unlucky.

There's Only One United

Jul 14 2006, 01:22 AM

yeah that news on kennedy sucks

S11

Jul 14 2006, 01:42 AM

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Basle want £1M for Charlton target Chipperfield
tribalfooball.com - July 14, 2006

Charlton Athletic have made a £400,000 bid for FC Basle winger Scott Chipperfield.

The Australia international impressed new Addicks boss Iain Dowie at the World Cup with his versatility. The bid, however, falls well short of the £1 million Chipperfield's Swiss club is seeking.

Chipperfield, 30, has been in Switzerland for five years. But while playing for Wollongong in Oz he was forced to drive buses as his wages were so poor.

He has since won 50 caps and scored 11 goals. Dowie sees him as a useful addition as a full-back or in midfield.

Courtsy

Jul 14 2006, 05:30 AM

Oh no, shit news for Kennedy

Gritt23

Jul 14 2006, 07:13 AM

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Triallist told to prove he's tough enough

Mark McGhee today challenged a possible new signing to prove he is tough enough for League One football.

The Albion boss is taking a closer look at left-sided midfielder Daniel Severino, who scored in the midweek friendly defeat by Oxford.

The 24-year-old Australian had a spell with Piacenza in Italy before moving to the New Den in 2002 when McGhee was boss.

He did not make a League appearance for the Lions but did enough to prove his ability.

Now the Albion boss will want proof he has toughened up when he takes a look at him this weekend.

McGhee said: "I had him at Millwall for a short time. He has been doing the rounds since then. He had a couple of clubs in Europe, he had a spell in Iceland "I've known the boy for a long time. He's a very good player, he's very enthusiastic.

"But I've never been sure he has been physical enough to play in the League.

"He has now been playing competitive football for a couple of seasons and I'm just having another look at him."

Severino is likely to feature at Aldershot tonight and Albion's clutch of French trialists could also get another chance to shine, either at the Recreation Ground or at Bognor tomorrow.

Not the most huigh profile player I know.

Anyone know anything about him?

ragnarok

Jul 14 2006, 09:33 AM

QUOTE(Djibrilliant @ Jul 14 2006, 04:17 PM)

Unlucky.

So shattered about this, was expecting big things from jesus this season...

hippy_kitty

Jul 14 2006, 12:58 PM

Some on Chippers, but also Emmo

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Clubs court Emerton, Chipperfield
From correspondents in London
July 14, 2006

MIDDLESBROUGH is the latest club to be linked with Australia midfielder Brett Emerton, while Scott Chipperfield could be bound for Charlton, according to the latest reports.

Everton initially led the chase for Emerton, with West Ham and now Boro also thought to be keen while his current club Blackburn is eager for him to re-sign. Emerton is thought to be a fall-back option for Boro, should the proposed transfer of Steed Malbranque from Fulham not proceed.

Meanwhile Charlton have reportedly tabled a £400,000 ($980,630) bid for Chipperfield, but the Australia star's Swiss club Basel are demanding £1 million ($2.45 million).

Charlton do have one Australian already on board, after new manager Ian Dowie moved to bring his Australian fitness trainer John Harbin across from their old club Crystal Palace.

AAP

addidas

Jul 14 2006, 03:50 PM

who is this player? has anyone heard of him

sportsaustralia.com/articles/jun06/artid5770.html

www.dcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/LatestDetail/0,,10270~867888,00.html

golsky

Jul 14 2006, 07:25 PM

Good find addidas

Here is what was posted:

PS - the second link wouldn't work as it required a login...

Aussie duo shine at Rams

The season may be over in the UK, but for Aussie duo James Meredith and Tim Rassmusson it’s just starting. The dream of all Australian football players is to play at the highest possible level and if that's not in the new A-League it's overseas.

For the two Aussie lads their dream has become reality after they were both offered contracts with championship side Derby County. For Victorian Meredith and NSW player Rassmusson their hard work and sacrifice has paid off and are enjoying life at the Derby County Academy training ground, Moor Farm.

Meredith his great performances in the under 18’s has paid off and after serving his scholarship, at the championship side, has been offered a two-year professional contract. “I am very happy to be offered a pro contract and I hope it's the start of bigger things for me in football,” said Meredith.

The Victorian lad has made many sacrifices and obviously misses family and friends, “It's not been easy to relocate from the opposite side of the world at such a young age and leave behind so many of my family and friends in Melbourne, but I felt it was a sacrifice worth making.”

“I'm delighted with the deal. I speak to my farther every day and friends over in Australia and with Derby's very good support system it helps me and the other overseas players settle. It was a huge decision to leave Australia especially on my own, but that's the path I chose.”

The talented defender could have gone on another career path and his school grades were high, but only had one dream, “I didn't finish my schooling to come over here to fulfill my dream of playing professional football. I had good grades and could have become an accountant, but ultimately I love football and this is what I want to do.”

Meredith began his career with Richmond FC and Box Hill junior FC. He then moved to the VIS were he had six months under Ernie Merrick but unfortunately he was released, “Merrick didn't fancy me at the time and I was released, It was a huge blow for me but I was determined to continue my football. I was given the opportunity to trial at Derby County and Terry Westley was impressed with me and offered me a scholarship.”

Derby County first team coach Steve Taylor believes James has a great career in front of him, “Mezer has performed well this season and played a number of reserve team games and he has proved to the coaching staff of his ability and has been rewarded with a two-year professional contract.”

The Rams have appointed new coach Billy Davies who left the Preston North End coaching job earlier in the week, and the former caretaker coach and academy football manager Terry Westley is delighted for James and hopes he can impress the new coach. They are another two players who have graduated from the Academy production line and the coaching staff will continue to work hard to keep them coming.

"Congratulations go to James, who is following in good footsteps after the likes of Lee Holmes, Tom Huddlestone, Lewin Nyatanga and Nathan Doyle who came through in recent years. He deserves his contracts for all his hard work and it is icing on the cake after the Under 18’s did so well in winning the league, but the hard work starts here for him in many ways.

"Now he’s got to push on and show the new Derby County manager that he is good enough to play in the first team. That will take continued dedication, determination and desire to succeed."

For seventeen-year-old Rassmusson he too is enjoying the challenge of a professional career in the UK, "I'm really enjoying life at the moment; the club has been great to me and very supportive. I'm over here on my own at the moment which is difficult but my family have been over a couple of times so I'll look forward to them returning soon."

The former Penrith and Blacktown City player jumped at the chance, "I was given the opportunity to trial at the club and the coach liked what he saw and they gave me a scholarship.”

“Unfortunately for me I was selected in the NSW side for the National Talent Identification Championships in Sydney but had to miss them to attend the trial here, but it worked out well for me."

Rassmusson has a very positive attitude, "It was a difficult decision for me to leave my family and friends in Sydney but I knew there was only one thing I wanted to do and that was to play professional football."

The youngster’s dreams of wearing the green and gold and hopes to be invited next year to try his luck.

“I’m good friends with Scott Jameson who played with the Joeys last year, I’d love to represent my country and hope all my hard work here at Derby will help me.”

The NSW youngster hopes to continue at Derby, or another club in Europe, but would love to return and play in the new A-League.

“With the new A-League taking off in a big way, there may be an opportunity to come home and play at the highest level in the country.”

Courtsy

Jul 15 2006, 05:05 AM

Would love to see Chippers in England, I'd like to be able to watch him some more. One of our more underrated players

golsky

Jul 15 2006, 07:57 AM

From BBC Sports football.

Good news for the lad, I wonder if he will get a chance in the future for Oz.... I'd like to hope so.

Kisnorbo pens new Leicester deal

Leicester City defender Patrick Kisnorbo has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2009.

The 25-year-old Australian joined the Foxes from Hearts in June 2005.

Kisnorbo played a key role last season as a central defender after being shifted from a midfield role.

He told Leicester's website: "It's a big endorsement from the club to be handed a new deal less than 12 months after signing your old one."

addidas

Jul 16 2006, 04:56 AM

Sorry this one might work, they seem to talk up this kid a lot, "Young aussie star"

www.dcfc.premiumtv.co.uk

Courtsy

Jul 18 2006, 04:13 AM

Hammers join the race to get Brett

West Ham boss Alan Pardew has joined Everton and Fulham in the hunt for versatile Blackburn star Brett Emerton.

The Hammers chief is desperate to strengthen his right-sided options after missing out on the capture of England right-back Luke Young, who decided to commit his future to Charlton.

Hapoel Tel Aviv full-back John Pantsil, who starred for Ghana at the World Cup, has been monitored by Pardew - but Emerton is his preferred option as the Australian can play in a number of positions.

The 27-year-old has many admirers, though, with Everton boss David Moyes and Fulham chief Chris Coleman also pondering bids for him.

The Hammers would seemingly have the edge over their Premiership rivals as they will be playing in the UEFA Cup next season.

Emerton has just 12 months remaining on his Rovers contract and has so far intimated that he is unwilling to sign a new deal.

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1347434,00.html

Would love to see him at the Hammers. A definite team on the rise.

AusFootball

Jul 18 2006, 07:29 AM

Saw this on TWG Website...

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Club say no offers for Porter - SBS

Hartlepool United has denied reports it has received an offer for Australian striker Joel Porter.

Media reports in the north east of England suggested that Darlington was keen on the former Melbourne Knights and Sydney Olympic man, with the Northern Echo saying the Quakers had an offer 'in the region of £250,000' (AUS$607,000) turned down.

Fellow League Two club Hartlepool has rejected the claim, however.

"Following reports in the local media, the Club would like to confirm that no approach has been made for Joel Porter," a statement on Hartlepool's official website read.

"The player is under contract at Victoria Park and is currently concentrating all his efforts on enjoying a successful pre-season and being ready for the first competitive game on August 5."

Hartlepool look to be going nowhere atm, two seasons ago they were in the play-offs for the Championship and the following season they get relegated. Also their stadium is terrible and some of their good players want out. Porter is probably no exception.

Kink

Jul 22 2006, 02:20 AM

Not so much an article but anyway....

From the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League to playing top flight football in the German Bundesliga
Michael Beauchamp
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http://www.fcn.de/index.php?id=12232 - for those who can read german
Dean Heffernan
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http://www.fcn.de/index.php?id=12233

Also Josh Kennedy is at Nurnberg as well so its good to see 3 Aussies in the one club

S11

Jul 22 2006, 08:27 AM

Good to see them involved with the first team side at Nurnberg.

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Palermo confirm Bresciano signing
tribalfooball.com - July 22, 2006

Palermo have confirmed they've signed midfielder Marco Bresciano from Parma.
The 26-year-old Bresciano signed a four-year contract with Palermo, the Sicilian club announced on Friday.

Palermo also announced that Croatian striker Igor Budan and midfielder Maurizio Ciaramitaro were moving to Parma on loan.

Palermo are now in Champions League so that could be a reason. Good Luck to him.

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No Kilmarnock deal for McClenahan
tribalfooball.com - July 22, 2006

Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies has decided against offering terms to Aussie trialist Trent McClenahan.
The former West Ham and MK Dons fullback has been training with Killie for over a week.

Dont really know to much about this guy.

And

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Blades keen on Wilkshire - SBS
www.theworldgame.com.au

Socceroos midfielder Luke Wilkshire is wanted by a number of clubs including newly-promoted EPL side Sheffield United, according to his agent.

Wilkshire is available on a free transfer after leaving League One side Bristol City, and his performances at the World Cup have alerted some high-profile clubs, says agent Frank Trimboli.

"Sheffield United and Leeds are both keeping tabs on Luke," Trimboli told skysports.com "There are a number of clubs in Italy and Holland interested in Luke and Basel are also keen."

"His performances at the World Cup have alerted several sides and Luke is just considering all his options at the minute."

The Wollongong-born 24-year-old, who joined Bristol City from Middlesbrough, is currently training with FC Twente.

Last modified: 22 July 2006 13:24:29

I could see him easily playing for Sheffield Utd or FC Twente (Maybe a Guus connection?) . Alot better than Bristol City.

Mvfc Lad

Jul 22 2006, 08:34 AM

Beauchamp looks like an axe murderer

nice kits tho

S11

Jul 22 2006, 08:38 AM

He somehow forgot to smile.

He looks heaps different with short hair aswell.

Kink

Jul 25 2006, 11:43 PM

Royce Brownlie, ex-Qld Roar striker in talks with Swindon Town in England...

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Robins in Royce talks
By Simon Fudge - Created on 25 Jul 2006

Swindon Town have opened contract talks with Australian striker Royce Brownlie.

The 26-year-old has impressed Robins boss Dennis Wise during a pre-season trial with the League Two club.

Brownlie is a free agent following his release from Australian A-League side Queensland Roar and is now in negotiations over a one-year contract, with an option for a second year at The County Ground.

Meanwhile, winger Aaron Brown has done an about turn and opened talks with Wise regarding his interest in staying with the Wiltshire outfit.

The former Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers player was initially keen to leave Swindon for a higher level of football, having had a recent trial with Doncaster Rovers.

He failed to impress Donny boss Dave Penney and returned to Swindon, where he is now hoping to earn the chance to stay with The Robins.

SkySports

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=40...+in+Royce+talks

TheWorldGame

Jul 26 2006, 12:48 AM

QUOTE(aussiepride2idy @ Jul 22 2006, 08:34 AM)

Beauchamp looks like an axe murderer

nice kits tho

ahah he does! I Actually went to primary school and high school with him and in primary school he was the reason the monkey bars got removed!!!! I still havnt forgiven him.

Jdz

Jul 26 2006, 05:47 AM

Leeds are always interested in Aussies, might be some time until they discover another "Viduka and Kewell".

AusFootball

Jul 27 2006, 07:14 AM

They've taken Beuchchamp's pic down!

Kink

Jul 27 2006, 08:26 AM

Nah they've just changed url for the pic, or they've done something else.

But heres the pic anyway,

IPB Image

Edit: change of pic

Courtsy

Jul 28 2006, 02:27 AM

Robins swoop for Aussie hitman

Swindon have swooped to complete the signing of striker Royce Brownlie on a one-year deal from Australian A-League side Queensland Roar.

The 26-year-old Australian was on trial at the County Ground four years ago and also had brief spells with Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth.

Having spent last season with , Brownlie is delighted to return to England.

He said: "I wanted to give things a go in English football and I'm delighted to have signed the deal here.

"My wife has supported me all the way and we have two little kids now so it's been a big change for us. I have to aim for goals and hopefully help Swindon get promoted."

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1366973,00.html

Courtsy

Jul 29 2006, 09:25 PM

Jason Culina scored overnight for PSV in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle. Also, Craig Moore supplied the pass which set up Newcastle's second goal from a penalty.

PSV won 3-2.

And....

Wilkshire joins FC Twente

Socceroos midfielder Luke Wilkshire has joined FC Twente, who finished ninth in the Dutch Eredivisie last season.

Wilkshire has joined the club on a free transfer, and according to former club Bristol City has signed a three-year deal with the Enschede club.

"I don't mind which position I play in as long as I'm on the pitch," Bristol City’s official website report Wilkshire as telling a FC Twente press conference. "I hope the fans enjoy my stay here as much as I do."

Wilkshire had been training with FC Twente since the World Cup.

http://www.theworldgame.com.au/aussiesabro...t&cid=73729

Good news all round

Courtsy

Aug 4 2006, 08:26 AM

Neill raises doubts over Blackburn future

SYDNEY, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Australian defender Lucas Neill is still unsure of his future with Blackburn Rovers just two weeks before the new English Premier League season gets underway.

The 28-year-old Neill, who was a key performer in helping Australia reach the second round of the World Cup in Germany, is out of contract with Rovers at the end of the upcoming season and is eligible for a free transfer in January without a new deal.

'He (Blackburn manager Mark Hughes) has stated that he wants me to stay and he would rather let me go on the free (transfer) but I don't know if that's just a starting point for talks or not,' Neill told Sydney radio on Friday.

Hughes was reported on Thursday to have offered Neill and fellow Australian Brett Emerton fresh contracts extending beyond next season and urged them both to decide before the new campaign started.

Neill was linked with a move to European champions Barcelona after the World Cup, following in the footsteps of assistant Socceroo coach Johan Neeskens, who has joined Frank Rijkaard's coaching set-up at the Nou Camp.

But he dismissed the reports and said the coming season was an interesting prospect if he remained at Ewood Park.

'It was exciting last year to be a part of Blackburn and there's no doubt with a couple of the signings we have had this year it's going to be another good season.

'But I have to fit into (Hughes's) plans and he might want money for me.

'But it's an interesting situation that I have never experienced before.'

Neill, touted as a future Australia captain, joined Blackburn from London side Millwall in September 2001 and has made 197 appearances for the Lancashire club.

Blackburn finished sixth last season and qualified for the UEFA Cup and open their Premier League campaign away to Portsmouth on Aug. 19.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...962&cc=3436

Tbh, I think he will end up at Spurs if they don't end up getting Chimbonda...

S11

Aug 4 2006, 08:38 AM

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Sheffield Wednesday snap up Middlesbrough keeper Jones
tribalfooball.com - August 04, 2006

Sheffield Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock has ended his determined chase to sign a new goalkeeper by clinching a three-month loan deal for Middlesbrough's Brad Jones.
The highly-rated Australian goes straight into the squad for The Owls' opening Championship tie against Preston North End on Saturday, and moves to Hillsborough in search of regular first team football.

The 24-year-old has made just 23 appearances for Boro with his compatriot Mark Schwarzer keeping hold of the number one shirt, and has previously spent loan spells with Stockport, Rotherham and Blackpool.

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Leeds hand Foxe short-term deal
tribalfooball.com - August 11, 2006

Leeds have signed defender Hayden Foxe on a five-month contract and the Australian goes straight into the squad to face Crystal Palace. The former West Ham centre-back had been on trial with Kevin Blackwell's side and will be available to face the Eagles on Sunday.
Foxe joined United on trial in July, touring Norway with the side, and played his first game in 18 months after a serious foot injury.

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Kendall: Everton need Cahill goals
tribalfooball.com - August 11, 2006

Howard Kendall believes Everton can have a fine season as long as they get Tim Cahill back to his best goalscoring form.

The legendary ex-Everton chief will be rewarded with a testimonial against another of his former clubs, Athletic Bilbao, on Saturday at Goodison Park.

Last term, Cahill's goals from midfield dropped off, and Everton ended up in a disappointing mid-table position with the club's worst-ever league goalscoring record.

Now Kendall wants to see Cahill return to his very best.

He said: "Tim Cahill is a tremendous threat coming from midfield. That is the key, he is superb in the air and can arrive late in the box to score important goals.

"What happened last season was not the same as the season before. Cahill wasn't weighing in with goals as often as he had the previous season when he netted a good share of goals, and Everton did get into Europe."

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Neill turns down Rovers offer - AAP

The dramatic rise of Socceroos star Lucas Neill is expected to reach further heights with the Australian defender set to become a major target on Europe's transfer market.

Neill's agent Peter Harrison said the 28-year-old - widely regarded as Australia's best player at the World Cup - had rejected a long-term offer to remain at Blackburn beyond the coming English Premier League season.

Neill has less than a year to run on his current deal, with Rovers now almost certain to cash in on the defender on the transfer market, rather than allow him to walk out on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Tottenham looms as Neill's most likely destination, with recent reports linking the club to the Australian.

Spurs have had a recent bid for Wigan defender Pascal Chimbond turned down, adding further to speculation they would now target Neill. But the London club said they had not made any official bid.

Rovers manager Mark Hughes gave Neill and fellow Socceroo Brett Emerton, who has been linked to Middlesbrough and also has less than a year left on his current contract, a two-week deadline to decide their futures at Blackburn earlier this week.

Neill, however, needed only a few more days to decide before opting not to sign a new deal with the club.

"They have made an offer which Lucas has declined - he is not going to be signing a new contract at Blackburn," Neill's agent Harrison told Sky Sports.

"He has enjoyed his time there, he loves the club and the fans and he is happy there, he just feels it is time for a change in career."

"If he has to stay he will have to stay, but this is not about money at all."

"There will probably be more talks before the end of August, but it doesn't look as if he will stay, but as always he will continue to do his best for Blackburn."

Neill joined Blackburn in 2001 after playing more than 150 games in six seasons for Millwall.

He captained Rovers in the final two games of the 2005-06 season, and has played 197 first-team matches for the club.

Neill's stock, though, increased dramatically at the World Cup, where he earned world football acclaim in Australia's surge to the second round.

His World Cup, however, ending in heartbreak when he was controversially ruled to have brought down Italian defender Fabian Grosso in the penalty box during the final minute of Australia's round-of-16 loss to Italy. Italy won 1-0 after Francesco Totti buried the penalty.

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Aug 14 2006, 06:40 AM

Middlesbrough move for Emerton and Distin

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is waiting for a response on bids made for Manchester City defender Sylvain Distin and Blackburn winger Brett Emerton.

Southgate has only brought Julio Arca from Sunderland to the Riverside since taking over from Steve McClaren this summer and is keen to bolster his squad.

Distin, the 28-year-old French centre-back, was among the squad to travel to China for a pre-season tour with City, and the club revealed their intention to keep him at Eastlands.

Boro and Portsmouth have been linked with a move for the defender, with a report on the official website confirming a bid by Southgate.

Southgate said after the goalless draw with Chievo at the weekend: 'We're very close with a couple. Hopefully once we get past the weekend we should have some news. We've got bids in and it's just a case of waiting to hear back from the clubs.'

Emerton, 27, played for Australia at the World Cup in Germany during the summer after his third season at Ewood Park.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...845&cc=3436

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Aug 18 2006, 09:50 AM

Emerton opts to stick with Rovers

Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton has snubbed Middlesbrough's overtures by signing a new four-year contract at Ewood Park.

The Australian World Cup player had been a target of Boro's new manager Gareth Southgate.

However the 27-year-old, whose previous contract was due to expire next summer, has now committed himself to Rovers until 2010.

Rovers manager Mark Hughes said: "He's a player who gives me a lot of options. He is very versatile in that he can play wide, at full-back and he can make breaks from the centre of the park.

"He has the ability to carry the ball from one end of the field to the other, and that's why other teams have coveted him this summer."

Emerton follows Morten Gamst Pedersen, Steven Reid and Ryan Nelsen in signing new deals to keep them at Blackburn.

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1422463,00.html

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