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Futureroos – looking at a new Generation for 2014
By Angry Punter on Sun, 11/07.2010With the dust now settling on another FIFA World Cup, it’s time to look forward to Brazil 2014.
The big question is – will the Socceroos be there for a third consecutive appearance in the finals? Plenty are sceptical, but here’s a tip from the Angry Punter – the Socceroos will make it.
Age is catching up with the so-called Golden Generation - Craig Moore, Vinny Grella and Scott Chipperfield are at the end of their illustrious Socceroo careers. Super Stopper Mark Schwarzer turns 38 in September, while the likes of Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill, Jason Culina, Marco Bresciano, Brett Emerton and even Tim Cahill are closer to the end than the beginning. Our greatest player, Mark Viduka, is gone (but not replaced), and Josip Skoko, John Aloisi and Mile Sterjoski are now back in Australia easing into retirement via the A-League.
The creation of the A-League, however, has given young players a defined pathway from the anonymity of club football to the elite level. While we may not have as many big names playing in the big clubs, we do have greater depth in our playing ranks than ever before – because more players are involved in full time professional ranks than ever before. This new found depth should lead to greater consistency, and a less pronounced reliance on a core group of superstars.
The new core of the Socceroos squad will come from the 20-somethings who established themselves at International level during this campaign – including the ever-reliable Luke Wiltshire, along with Carl Valeri, Mile Jedinak, Josh Kennedy, Rhys Williams, the vastly improved Brett Holman and keepers Adam Federici and Brad Jones. A bunch of new faces, however, will be joining them in the green and gold.
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Spiranovic was unlucky not to
Spiranovic was unlucky not to go to south africa i think, Nuremberg regard him highly. Nikita is moving to Hertha Berlin to cover the loss of Gekkas which is a good move for australian football but i was disappointed that you left Tando Velaphi out of your list, he is a gifted keeper and still young
Just quietly, Bradden Inman.
Just quietly, Bradden Inman. A 17 y.o. from Adelaide playing for Newcastle in England. Apparently he is a freak. Australia better get him quick because he is beginning to lean towards Scotland, another nation he can play for.
Also Terry Antonis. A 16 y.o. who has just signed for Sydney FC and is a child prodigy who has been with Everton and was featured on a David Beckham DVD.
English Champions Chelsea
English Champions Chelsea have signed young Australian George Mells 13 The greeks have already been in touch with his people, parents are oz with Greek ties
Some good Aussie talent
Some good Aussie talent coming through however in my opinion not as good as the Kewell, Viduka, Cahil era. I do fear for the generation after 2014 I was present at the recent National Youth Championships and thought the general standard was poor compared to previouse years. Thats hope players like Bradden Inman and George Mells (having seen im play in Victoria has massive potential!) choose to play for the Socceroos!
George Mells has signed for
George Mells has signed for Chelsea!!!!! my son played with him at a Coerver camp a few years back he was a gun then good luck to him. Another young player to keep an eye on Matthew Leckie (Adelaide United)
Tyrone James ex Fulham who
Tyrone James ex Fulham who played alongside George Best, Bobby Moore , Rodney Marsh, went to the UK and tells me we have a class act in young Georgie Mells,smart finds space has two good feet vision beyond his age and can pass a ball over short and long distance. chelsea played Southampton and georgie was excellent.
For those who didn't realise,
For those who didn't realise, George signed for Chelsea in 2009, he kept jumping back and forth between Australia and England. He has some real talent (having watched him play for the last 6-7 years) and hopefully he'll come back to play for the socceroos.
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