From SBS website "The Socceroos have already lined up a game against coach Guus Hiddink's native country the Netherlands in Rotterdam on June 4" I'm going to this for sure.. There is also mention further down of a freindly against England! "The Socceroos could play England in London in a friendly to help prepare for next year's World Cup in Germany. Football Australia chief executive John O'Neill said he is negotiating with England officials about the match, which could be held at the new Wembley Stadium." So our three friendlies (maybe) and first three games of the WC are... South Korea (TBC) in Australia (was announced at least one in Oz) England (TBC) in London Holland - June 4th - Rotterdam Japan - June 13th - Kaiserslautern (1st Game of WC) Brazil - June 18th - Munich (2nd Game of WC) Croatia - June 22nd - Stuttgart (3rd Game of WC) Looks very good... Im hoping to see at least 4!

My team is the same as Joey's... Close game

Totally agree.. Think Koumas is a good option especially for our squad.. Flitty going the other way..

Cheers Den Cheeky!!

I thought that was true? Something to do with the injury of Nugent?

That is sole the reason. $'s (south pacific peso) Vs £'s

and what of the "Adrimal" (Nelsen)? My likely line-up for Man City. Friedal Neil* Kish Todd Taylor Emo* Sav Tugay Pedersen Bellamy Dickov *Kish at RB, if Neill is too tired. Nelsen slides in at CB *Thompson for Emo at RM, If Emo is too tired. Subs: Lee Mokoena Reid Bentley Kuqi

I agree with you there but how much would he cost? IMO (and others), Play him to in the hole behind the front two..

I was goint to argue that that is the sole reason, but you covered it And on paper, I think Australia have an excellent side!

Consider also that Brazil is 3 times larger than Argentina. And Argentina are by no means a powerful economy.. especially over the last 3 years, but things are improving RE:Uruguay - they are no push over at home - and when does popuation have anything to do with sporting performance?

Billy that is one butt-ugly bird! I cant stop laughing at it! SAR is right. Magpies and Plovers are a pain in the spring.

One thing I was annoyed with Brett's performance was complete miss when Bellamy crossed the ball from the left. Don't get me wrong, it was good to see him coming in, so open.. but that miss

I'll keep you to that!! On Emerton: (BBC) "Brett Emerton set the tone with a superb finish after just two minutes... The Australian surprised everyone though as he swept a powerful shot from a narrow angle into the top corner."

Absolutely BRILLIANT!! Everyone chipped in by the looks of it.. Is Gray okay?

Assist by Lucas Neill

Totally agree 100%. If not a fairer, more interesting in the WC Finals.

Just do what I do Trueblue.. Ignore the idiots posts. Its not the first time he has posted utter rubbish

Bugger!!... Worst draw IMO. Strong in-form team at home. Rather be in Villa's shoes for the cup.

Hughesy, lets not forget about Chelsea's depth.. Whoever we substitute with pace, they have pace, expierence and talent! ...But I do agree with your sentiment on tactics (i.e 4-5-1 to 4-4-2). On the score, sticking with my tradition of not predicting match's ( I am a complete Jinx)

Well he scored a hatrick tonight! So thats got to bolster your arguement

Champs League and Domestic cup games I believe. I thought L.Miller was more of a RH midfielder

When is the next LC draw?

Finally Emerton and Neill score in the same match.. totally happy now! Well done to Bellar's on all the assists.. The teams confidence looked more assured, once Bellamy came on... So whats that? 12 goals in six games and only conceeding 3 goals.. Bellamy - 3 Kuqi - 2 Dickov - 2 Perdersen - 2 Our attacking options are looking better..

I think all previous suggestions of Gravesen, Koumas, Malbranque and Sidwell are all plausable and very sound. Agree with T4E here, I would like to see Koumas at Rovers in the January window.. ( Hopefully with Flitcroft going the other way) On the other three; Gravesen - I believe will go back to Everton (Isn't there a first option buy-back clause to Everton, in his contract with Real Madrid?) Malbranque - will go to Liverpool (IMO the most talented out of the four mentioned above, but will command too much of a fee for us!) Sidwell - Not too sure... will be picked up probably by West Brom

Mahon scored a cracker against Villa for Wigan..