WILL AUSTRALIA QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP. ?

PASS IT · Post by **PASS IT** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:09 pm

What are your thought ,i think theyll find it very hard to do so.

ruud · Post by **ruud** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:17 pm

Rocky10 · Post by **Rocky10** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:20 pm

I hope so.

It all depends on the appointment of our new coach. that's the key i reckon.

It also depends on retirements and the preparation we have leading up to the world cup.

haywood djablowme · Post by **haywood djablowme** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:27 pm

mattieg1200 · Post by **mattieg1200** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:31 pm

umm of course they will.. they just have to get used to the conditons.. world cup qualifiers are at asia and here so we will win half and try and get draws or maybe wins away..

Motley · Post by **Motley** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:32 pm

Depends on who is on the coaching panel.

delfino_1936 · Post by **delfino_1936** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:17 pm

we should but we need the right coaching staff and balance of players imo

pires7 · Post by **pires7** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:24 pm

It looks shaky at the moment!
If we got hiddink back we would qualify without a doubt! We need a good coach and we will get home games during qualificaiton, we better be solid at home!

web · Post by **web** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:23 am

Yes we will qualify.
If the FFA let us go into a competition so unprepared as we where in the Asian cup.
they need to be shot.
An experienced coach and respect for our opposition will help for a start.

C,mon Aussies.

Judge Judy · Post by **Judge Judy** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:10 am

one would think they'd take WC qualifiers a lot more serious than they took their maiden Asian Cup tournament

web · Post by **web** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:30 am

i would like to think so.

ozzie owl · Post by **ozzie owl** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:19 pm

If we get the following right we should:

1. Experienced, highly qualified and successful international coach.

2. Ensure no more walk outs or no shows with the players from Europe.

3. Ensure the team adopts a flexible and skilled based system.

4. Improve preparation and support of FFA.

However long term drastic changes are needed to grass root football are needed to ensure the game grows and improves.

Wild Eagle · Post by **Wild Eagle** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:03 pm

I think the Asian Cup saw alarming signs of incompetence, negligence and complete lack of planning and support from the FFA who set up Arnold to be crucified (he is incompetent, I am not debating that).

A new amazing coach may help but if the FFA don't get their stuff together quick it will only be down to the individual.

It's disgraceful to see what regression Australian Football has displayed on all fronts in Asia.

I would use almost exclusively A-League players, by the way.

I feel very let down by the system.

Missing Post Count · Post by **Missing Post Count** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:13 pm

ozzie owl wrote:If we get the following right we should:
2. Ensure no more walk outs or no shows with the players from Europe.

Basically the players who qualifiy should be the ones who are taken should we qualify (imo)

PASS IT · Post by **PASS IT** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:46 pm

The Asian cup was a reality check for the boys ,this is
who they will have to beat to qualify.
I feel the disappointment will hold them in good steed when
playing these teams again, and more importantly when it matters.

Hawkesy · Post by **Hawkesy** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:09 pm

How many go through from Asia.

On the plus side, teams have to come to australia, but then most of your players have longer journeys than they do. Anything to stop you playing them in London instead? (I know the australian football public wouldn't be happy but would give you one hell of an advantage).

On the down side, again the travelling and jet lag of your entire starting XI and the fact that you have to play games in Asia where you will have minimal preperation time. I believe players only have to be released 3 days prior to games (would be 4 days because of travelling time for you lot) that doesn't allow much time for you to accustom to conditions and we all know how well you play in humid conditions.

That said, you should be seeded so should be able to win at home and draw away. Should be enough to go through, as long as 3 or more teams go through.

mattieg1200 · Post by **mattieg1200** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:06 pm

5 go thru from asia if i can recall.. think its split into two groups and top two from each.. and the two third place teams play off

olympiakos · Post by **olympiakos** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:02 pm

mattieg1200 wrote:5 go thru from asia if i can recall.. think its split into two groups and top two from each.. and the two third place teams play off

i thought it was 4......

anyway australia has to make it to world cups consistently, otherwise it will be disastrous for the game here, we need that feeling of 06 back again!

AEK_ATHENS · Post by **AEK_ATHENS** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:03 pm

depends on who we play

CR7 · Post by **CR7** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:44 am

get hindik bak

mattieg1200 · Post by **mattieg1200** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:22 am

Rooney10 wrote:get hindik bak

think u mean hiddink buddy

nachoman · Post by **nachoman** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:20 pm

get hiddink back

better yet

houllier
or tigana

Googes · Post by **Googes** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:54 am

The fifth spot is that they will be likely playing New Zealand.

SPURS18 · Post by **SPURS18** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:14 pm

No they wont if they cant even win the Asian Cup with a full strength team what hope do they have, the world cup was just a fluke

eurostar · Post by **eurostar** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:21 pm

SPURS18 wrote:No they wont if they cant even win the Asian Cup with a full strength team what hope do they have, the world cup was just a fluke

EXACTLY!

Fred Goldstone · Post by **Fred Goldstone** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:42 pm

It is going to be difficult but at least it will be fair and that is the reason we joined Asia - to get a fair go!

The FFA underestimated the standard of Asian football this time - I don't think they will do so again.

I like Arnie, he is honest, competent and hard working and has the respect of most of his players but lacks an international profile.

We need to get a coach of the quality of Advocaat to be taken seriously.
He knows world football inside out - like Hiddinck - and has a brilliant tactical ability. He is also able to handle 'personalities' and clubs due to his standing in the game.

This Brazilian guy that coached Iraq would be an excellent Youth and Olyroo's coach and National Coaching Director.

the_gun · Post by **the_gun** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:06 pm

quick answer - australia will qualify for the next world cup no problem

Pao FC · Post by **Pao FC** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:11 pm

yep if we gotta good coach will spank arse

zola · Post by **zola** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:05 pm

apparently hiddink is gonna extend deal with russia even if they dont qualify for euro.

PASS IT · Post by **PASS IT** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:46 pm

SPURS18 wrote:No they wont if they cant even win the Asian Cup with a full strength team what hope do they have, the world cup was just a fluke

A fluke is one game , not a SWAN DIVE away from final four.

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