Comments on: Socceroos sixteenth in FIFA rankings http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/ Your Sports Opinion Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Joe FC http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169401 Joe FC Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:23:26 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169401 And here's another great football story http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/world-game-offers-endless-opportunities-for-young-indigenous-people-20090702-d6eq.html And here’s another great football story
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/world-game-offers-endless-opportunities-for-young-indigenous-people-20090702-d6eq.html

]]> By: Michael C http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169305 Michael C Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:19:38 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169305 3rd try - Just liking to point out, having proud Danish heritage - that it's nice to see Denmark still one ahead of Australia. (only other sports this might be likely would be yachting/rowing, perhaps badminton). 3rd try -

Just liking to point out, having proud Danish heritage – that it’s nice to see Denmark still one ahead of Australia.

(only other sports this might be likely would be yachting/rowing, perhaps badminton).

]]> By: Jameswm http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169189 Jameswm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:06:45 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169189 Only the top 21 really look strong. You'd expect the top 16 at the WC to come from them, but you never know what group you'll end up in and there are always surprises. I hate to harp back but that penalty against Italy really galls. We were running all over them at the end and the quarter final game was softish. We'd have been favourites to make the semis. Anyway - got to do it this time around. As primarily a rugby fan, I struggle a bit with the lottery of soccer results. Only the top 21 really look strong.

You’d expect the top 16 at the WC to come from them, but you never know what group you’ll end up in and there are always surprises.

I hate to harp back but that penalty against Italy really galls. We were running all over them at the end and the quarter final game was softish. We’d have been favourites to make the semis.

Anyway – got to do it this time around. As primarily a rugby fan, I struggle a bit with the lottery of soccer results.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169183 Pippinu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:55:05 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169183 MC the question of resentment is best understood in terms of the motivation of whatever individual we are talking about. An AFC "visionary", with an eye to the future (i.e. more spots for Asia), will see it as a plus (Aust being 16th and staying there). Someone else who is only there because they're the son of an oil sheik, and are more worried about their own tin pot country missing out time after time, may well get resentful. Of course, the balance between the two camps in terms of power are quite finely balanced at this point. MC

the question of resentment is best understood in terms of the motivation of whatever individual we are talking about.

An AFC “visionary”, with an eye to the future (i.e. more spots for Asia), will see it as a plus (Aust being 16th and staying there).

Someone else who is only there because they’re the son of an oil sheik, and are more worried about their own tin pot country missing out time after time, may well get resentful.

Of course, the balance between the two camps in terms of power are quite finely balanced at this point.

]]> By: Michael C http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169061 Michael C Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:25 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169061 Greg Russell - is there not a danger in the AFC that Australia being 'that high' won't be considered a fair dinkum 'Asian' team. Is it perhaps possible that there might be some resentment?? Greg Russell -

is there not a danger in the AFC that Australia being ‘that high’ won’t be considered a fair dinkum ‘Asian’ team. Is it perhaps possible that there might be some resentment??

]]> By: Towser http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169016 Towser Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:07:02 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169016 Remember Tim Cahill was not on the "Star footballer" radar a few years ago at Millwall(have you ever seen the Den & where it is no wonder) . So players can develop later in their career & do what Tim has done. Whos to say Nathan Burns or Dario Vidosic will not hit thgeir straps till 25 or so. A professional enviroment can improve players no end. Pim tells us so. Speaking of Tim:- http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/106766,new-telly-deal-for-tim-cahill.aspx Remember Tim Cahill was not on the “Star footballer” radar a few years ago at Millwall(have you ever seen the Den & where it is no wonder) . So players can develop later in their career & do what Tim has done. Whos to say Nathan Burns or Dario Vidosic will not hit thgeir straps till 25 or so. A professional enviroment can improve players no end. Pim tells us so. Speaking of Tim:-

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/106766,new-telly-deal-for-tim-cahill.aspx

]]> By: Midfielder http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-169004 Midfielder Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:42:14 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-169004 Pip Kwell & Bozza at there peak have been regarded in the worlds to five in their position.. One of the sad things about old soccer was it's inability to communicate what often was the sports story of the year.. We may never again get another Harry Kwell, he was when at Leeds considered by most along with Giggs & Carlos as one of the top five left sided players in the world... for however good Tim Cahill Dukes are they where and will never be considered among the best five in the world in there positions. .. only those glimpses of Ray Bartz on old footage approach Kwell's magic. Pip

Kwell & Bozza at there peak have been regarded in the worlds to five in their position.. One of the sad things about old soccer was it’s inability to communicate what often was the sports story of the year..

We may never again get another Harry Kwell, he was when at Leeds considered by most along with Giggs & Carlos as one of the top five left sided players in the world… for however good Tim Cahill Dukes are they where and will never be considered among the best five in the world in there positions. .. only those glimpses of Ray Bartz on old footage approach Kwell’s magic.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-5/#comment-168984 Pippinu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:58:25 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168984 ...it may one day become a question of fantastic depth, but very few mega-stars (and maybe a Kewell and Cahill only come along once a decade) …it may one day become a question of fantastic depth, but very few mega-stars (and maybe a Kewell and Cahill only come along once a decade)

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168983 Pippinu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:56:35 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168983 That's the $64 million dollar question (the bare minimum we are probably talking about!) You look through those names (and there are a few more you can probably add), and it does make for sobering reading. I'm starting to sound like a broken record - but that 22 to 28 year bracked have absolutely gone missing. A couple of points: 1. it's a tough, competitive world - our future football millionaires may become as scarce as grand slam tennis champs - for no other reason than more and more from across the globe have the exact same idea as we do. 2. As the EPL becomes the elite of the elite comps (and the evidence is that that's precisely what's happening) - openings for aussies will become less and less (like aussies reaching the semis of grand slam events); but 3. that aussies aren't making it to the EPL any more (in the future) because of additional competition, may not necessarily mean a worsening of the standard of the NT, if, for example, the bulk of the NT is scattered across the 2nd to 10th best leagues in the world (Serie A, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, Russian, Turkish and Greek leagues, etc), and most importantly, are key members of those teams. That’s the $64 million dollar question (the bare minimum we are probably talking about!)

You look through those names (and there are a few more you can probably add), and it does make for sobering reading.

I’m starting to sound like a broken record – but that 22 to 28 year bracked have absolutely gone missing.

A couple of points:
1. it’s a tough, competitive world – our future football millionaires may become as scarce as grand slam tennis champs – for no other reason than more and more from across the globe have the exact same idea as we do.

2. As the EPL becomes the elite of the elite comps (and the evidence is that that’s precisely what’s happening) – openings for aussies will become less and less (like aussies reaching the semis of grand slam events); but

3. that aussies aren’t making it to the EPL any more (in the future) because of additional competition, may not necessarily mean a worsening of the standard of the NT, if, for example, the bulk of the NT is scattered across the 2nd to 10th best leagues in the world (Serie A, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, Russian, Turkish and Greek leagues, etc), and most importantly, are key members of those teams.

]]> By: Towser http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168965 Towser Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:30:08 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168965 As an aside to this,have just been discussing on the "Dutch" article with Pippinu that despite the deficiencies of football pre Lowy Australia still produced players good enough to play in the EPL,Serie A etc. Given now the greater belief, better admin leading to better coaching uniformly throughout the country in reality we can do better. If these players Kewell ,Viduka Neill,Emerton,Grella, Bresciano,Chippers etc were produced in the NSL era given the superior professional enviroment kids going through system in future will be exposed, to we should go to another level. Bit of a time lapse at the moment but that will pass. As an aside to this,have just been discussing on the “Dutch” article with Pippinu that despite the deficiencies of football pre Lowy Australia still produced players good enough to play in the EPL,Serie A etc. Given now the greater belief, better admin leading to better coaching uniformly throughout the country in reality we can do better. If these players Kewell ,Viduka Neill,Emerton,Grella, Bresciano,Chippers etc were produced in the NSL era given the superior professional enviroment kids going through system in future will be exposed, to we should go to another level. Bit of a time lapse at the moment but that will pass.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168957 Pippinu Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:26:33 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168957 I think that's right Greg. Your average AFC delegate is hoping for an increase of 4.5 spots some day down the track (a certainty at some stage in the future I would suggest) - having a team in the top 16 and a few others top 32 on a semi-permanent basis would not do any harm at all. Those delegates with a bit of vision will understand that. Those delegates only concerned about their own country getting in might remain pissed off regardless. I think that’s right Greg.

Your average AFC delegate is hoping for an increase of 4.5 spots some day down the track (a certainty at some stage in the future I would suggest) – having a team in the top 16 and a few others top 32 on a semi-permanent basis would not do any harm at all.

Those delegates with a bit of vision will understand that.

Those delegates only concerned about their own country getting in might remain pissed off regardless.

]]> By: Hammer http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168945 Hammer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:16:37 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168945 Japan got in the top 10 in the late 1990's ... Japan got in the top 10 in the late 1990′s …

]]> By: Towser http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168940 Towser Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:12:57 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168940 Greg Here you are:- http://www.thebesteleven.com/2008/11/asia-all-time-highest-fifa-ranking-list.html Greg

Here you are:-

http://www.thebesteleven.com/2008/11/asia-all-time-highest-fifa-ranking-list.html

]]> By: Greg Russell http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168929 Greg Russell Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:07:44 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168929 Does anyone know if any AFC team has ever been as high as 16 in the rankings? (Japan? South Korea after the 2002 WC?) Whatever, one should not underestimate the importance of this ranking rise in terms of AFC politics. Those in the AFC who are uncertain about whether Australia belongs in the AFC will be very happy to have an "Asian" team this high in the world rankings, because it will enable them to puff out their chests a bit more at the FIFA table. In short, this ranking helps Australia to solidify its position in the AFC with the powerbrokers of the Confederation. Does anyone know if any AFC team has ever been as high as 16 in the rankings? (Japan? South Korea after the 2002 WC?)

Whatever, one should not underestimate the importance of this ranking rise in terms of AFC politics. Those in the AFC who are uncertain about whether Australia belongs in the AFC will be very happy to have an “Asian” team this high in the world rankings, because it will enable them to puff out their chests a bit more at the FIFA table.

In short, this ranking helps Australia to solidify its position in the AFC with the powerbrokers of the Confederation.

]]> By: David V. http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168519 David V. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:21:26 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168519 What about a rankings system based purely on competitive results? If we used the Asian WC qualifiers, which have been an accurate reflection of team quality, Australia would be top anyway followed by Japan. What about a rankings system based purely on competitive results? If we used the Asian WC qualifiers, which have been an accurate reflection of team quality, Australia would be top anyway followed by Japan.

]]> By: Mr http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168517 Mr Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:07:01 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168517 Peter, it is a 4 year cycle. The matches we played in second half of 2005 (July 1 release now excludes the 3 losses in the Confed Cup under Farina) give us a higher weighting overall - it's not purely the June matches. We should be able to maintain the No. 1 Asian spot for some time as Japan have an slightly worse record than Australia between 2006 and 2007. I'm very surpirsed that South Korea did not reach higher in this round of rankings. Peter, it is a 4 year cycle. The matches we played in second half of 2005 (July 1 release now excludes the 3 losses in the Confed Cup under Farina) give us a higher weighting overall – it’s not purely the June matches.

We should be able to maintain the No. 1 Asian spot for some time as Japan have an slightly worse record than Australia between 2006 and 2007. I’m very surpirsed that South Korea did not reach higher in this round of rankings.

]]> By: Peter http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168510 Peter Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:59 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168510 I think all this proves is how flawed the FIFA ranking system is - two wins against lower ranked sides and a draw against a very low ranked side do not 16 places make (if that makes sense). It looks like the calculation needs give greater weight to who we beat rather than how often we win. We would not have a chance against a full strength Portugal or Denmark, hell we still struggle against Japan! I think all this proves is how flawed the FIFA ranking system is – two wins against lower ranked sides and a draw against a very low ranked side do not 16 places make (if that makes sense). It looks like the calculation needs give greater weight to who we beat rather than how often we win. We would not have a chance against a full strength Portugal or Denmark, hell we still struggle against Japan!

]]> By: Edgar http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-4/#comment-168416 Edgar Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:47:51 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168416 Hey, top job - taking data from my blog (football-rankings.info) and forgetting to mention the source! :) Again, keep up the good work! Hey, top job – taking data from my blog (football-rankings.info) and forgetting to mention the source! :) Again, keep up the good work!

]]> By: Slippery Jim http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168411 Slippery Jim Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:33:47 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168411 http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ranking/lastranking/gender=m/fullranking.html Our ranking is now confirmed at 16!!! We are now officially better than Portugal according to the FIFA rankings. Japan dropped nine spots to 40 *chortle* Well done Janex, your list is spot on. http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/ranking/lastranking/gender=m/fullranking.html

Our ranking is now confirmed at 16!!! We are now officially better than Portugal according to the FIFA rankings.

Japan dropped nine spots to 40 *chortle*

Well done Janex, your list is spot on.

]]> By: FIsher Price http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168330 FIsher Price Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:55:49 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168330 Dasilva: Neill is the Warne of football - has an opinion on everything, humility ain't one of his strong suits. MVDave: Netherlands was a friendly, so calm down. Dasilva: Neill is the Warne of football – has an opinion on everything, humility ain’t one of his strong suits.

MVDave: Netherlands was a friendly, so calm down.

]]> By: MVDave http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168318 MVDave Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:43:39 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168318 At this stage only Brazil and Spain are stand outs. l would back the Socceroos (best 11 on the park) to do well against all the others above them. Already beat the 3rd ranked team. At this stage only Brazil and Spain are stand outs. l would back the Socceroos (best 11 on the park) to do well against all the others above them. Already beat the 3rd ranked team.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168310 Pippinu Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:25:12 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168310 So Denmark is one spot above Australia - I'm still having nightmares of Denmark giving us a footballing lesson about 18 months ago, and being absolutely terrorised by their wingers and striker(s). Emo scored a consolation goal from a free - but we were given a hiding that night. So Denmark is one spot above Australia – I’m still having nightmares of Denmark giving us a footballing lesson about 18 months ago, and being absolutely terrorised by their wingers and striker(s).

Emo scored a consolation goal from a free – but we were given a hiding that night.

]]> By: Janex http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168305 Janex Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:21:49 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168305 With the exception of Italy, the teams in the top 10 all changed their position. Brazil will grab the headlines of course, as they are the new leaders in the FIFA Ranking. Spain drop to 2nd. Russia up three places to 6th. Best movers in the top 50: +20 - Côte d'Ivoire +19 - Algeria +16 - Gabon Worst movers in the top 50: -16 - Turkey -12 - Bosnia-Herzegovina -11 - Sweden Expected July 2009 rank for top 100 1 Brazil 1672 2 Spain 1590 3 Netherlands 4 Italy 5 Germany 6 Russia 7 England 8 Argentina 9 France 10 Croatia 11 Greece 12 USA 13 Switzerland 14 Serbia 15 Denmark 16 Australia 17 Portugal 18 Côte d'Ivoire 19 Ukraine 20 Uruguay 21 Czech Republic 22 Paraguay 23 Bulgaria 24 Scotland 25 Israel 26 Romania 27 Chile 28 Turkey 80 29 Cameroon 30 Costa Rica 31 Mexico 32 Gabon 33 Northern Ireland 34 Nigeria 35 Ghana 36 Ecuador 37 Honduras 37 Republic of Ireland 39 Egypt 40 Japan 41 Poland 42 Sweden 43 Slovakia 44 Hungary 45 Bosnia-Herzegovina 46 Colombia 47 Algeria 48 Korea Republic 49 Tunisia 50 Venezuela 51 Norway 52 Burkina Faso 53 Finland 54 FYR Macedonia 55 Morocco 56 Latvia 57 Guinea 58 Iran 59 Mali 60 Lithuania 61 Saudi Arabia 62 Slovenia 63 Belgium 64 Bolivia 65 Jamaica 66 Panama 67 Bahrain 68 Austria 68 Wales 70 South Africa 71 Togo 72 Trinidad and Tobago 73 Cyprus 74 Belarus 75 Libya 75 Uganda 77 Zambia 78 Oman 79 Uzbekistan 80 Benin 80 Senegal 82 Mozambique 83 Korea DPR 84 Moldova 85 Cuba 86 Qatar 87 Peru 88 Congo 88 Grenada 90 El Salvador 91 Sudan 92 Canada 93 Iceland 94 Iraq 95 Albania 96 Syria 97 Tanzania 98 Montenegro 99 Gambia 100 New Zealand With the exception of Italy, the teams in the top 10 all changed their position. Brazil will grab the headlines of course, as they are the new leaders in the FIFA Ranking. Spain drop to 2nd. Russia up three places to 6th.

Best movers in the top 50:

+20 – Côte d’Ivoire
+19 – Algeria
+16 – Gabon

Worst movers in the top 50:

-16 – Turkey
-12 – Bosnia-Herzegovina
-11 – Sweden

Expected July 2009 rank for top 100

1 Brazil 1672
2 Spain 1590
3 Netherlands
4 Italy
5 Germany
6 Russia
7 England
8 Argentina
9 France
10 Croatia
11 Greece
12 USA
13 Switzerland
14 Serbia
15 Denmark
16 Australia
17 Portugal
18 Côte d’Ivoire
19 Ukraine
20 Uruguay
21 Czech Republic
22 Paraguay
23 Bulgaria
24 Scotland
25 Israel
26 Romania
27 Chile
28 Turkey 80
29 Cameroon
30 Costa Rica
31 Mexico
32 Gabon
33 Northern Ireland
34 Nigeria
35 Ghana
36 Ecuador
37 Honduras
37 Republic of Ireland
39 Egypt
40 Japan
41 Poland
42 Sweden
43 Slovakia
44 Hungary
45 Bosnia-Herzegovina
46 Colombia
47 Algeria
48 Korea Republic
49 Tunisia
50 Venezuela
51 Norway
52 Burkina Faso
53 Finland
54 FYR Macedonia
55 Morocco
56 Latvia
57 Guinea
58 Iran
59 Mali
60 Lithuania
61 Saudi Arabia
62 Slovenia
63 Belgium
64 Bolivia
65 Jamaica
66 Panama
67 Bahrain
68 Austria
68 Wales
70 South Africa
71 Togo
72 Trinidad and Tobago
73 Cyprus
74 Belarus
75 Libya
75 Uganda
77 Zambia
78 Oman
79 Uzbekistan
80 Benin
80 Senegal
82 Mozambique
83 Korea DPR
84 Moldova
85 Cuba
86 Qatar
87 Peru
88 Congo
88 Grenada
90 El Salvador
91 Sudan
92 Canada
93 Iceland
94 Iraq
95 Albania
96 Syria
97 Tanzania
98 Montenegro
99 Gambia
100 New Zealand

]]> By: Robbos http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168297 Robbos Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:09:35 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168297 Apologises for my poor English in the last note, never mind the Melbourians. Apologises for my poor English in the last note, never mind the Melbourians.

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168290 Pippinu Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:04:52 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168290 Robbos you are giving Melburnians far too much credit there!!!! Robbos

you are giving Melburnians far too much credit there!!!!

]]> By: Robbos http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168287 Robbos Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:03:16 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168287 Pip, Now even for Melbourians, you would've thought the 100,000 would have been worked it out going to a 'football' game between USSR v Yugoslavia that something was amiss????? Pip,
Now even for Melbourians, you would’ve thought the 100,000 would have been worked it out going to a ‘football’ game between USSR v Yugoslavia that something was amiss?????

]]> By: MVDave http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168285 MVDave Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:58:01 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168285 Pip :) Pip

:)

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-3/#comment-168284 Pippinu Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:53:06 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168284 ...all 100,000 were probably scratching their heads, turning to the person next to them and saying: I thought you told me we were going to see a football game??!! …all 100,000 were probably scratching their heads, turning to the person next to them and saying: I thought you told me we were going to see a football game??!!

]]> By: Pippinu http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-168282 Pippinu Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:51:58 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168282 MVDave - thanks for providing the answer! So I got one up on the magazine! Most people probably wouldn't believe that we had 100,000+ watching the gold medal play off for football in Melbourne in 1956!!! MVDave – thanks for providing the answer! So I got one up on the magazine!

Most people probably wouldn’t believe that we had 100,000+ watching the gold medal play off for football in Melbourne in 1956!!!

]]> By: MVDave http://www.theroar.com.au/2009/07/01/socceroos-ranked-16th-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-168276 MVDave Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:46:57 +0000 http://www.theroar.com.au/?p=20523#comment-168276 KB Come on just a little bit of praise wouldn't go astray! :) l'd back Socceroos over USA in a game anyday, as long as we had our 11 best players on the park. KB

Come on just a little bit of praise wouldn’t go astray! :) l’d back Socceroos over USA in a game anyday, as long as we had our 11 best players on the park.

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