Bailey Wright
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Wright prevails in all-Caltex Socceroos clash in Championship

Caltex Socceroos defender Bailey Wright has led Bristol City to a crucial win over Massimo Luongo’s QPR in the English Championship on Sunday morning (AEDT). In a crucial result for City, both Aussies played the full 90 minutes but it was the promotion-chasing Robins that had

Callum Elder
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Aussie defender excels in huge FA Cup boilover

Callum Elder’s Wigan Athletic have continued their giant-killing run in the FA Cup, eliminating Premier League side West Ham 2-0 at the DW Stadium overnight. After getting past EPL outfit Bournemouth earlier this month, Wigan – who are currently top of League One – were simply

Mathew Leckie
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Aussies Abroad: stalemate for Leckie’s Hertha in Germany

Mathew Leckie’s Hertha Berlin were held to a draw in the Bundesliga overnight, while there was mixed results for a couple of Caltex Socceroos gloveman around the globe. Caltex Socceroos winger Leckie came on for the last 30 minutes for Hertha, who picked up hard-fought 0-0 dra

Apostolos Giannou
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Caltex Socceroos striker joins Cypriot club

Caltex Socceroos striker Apostolos Giannou has joined Cypriot side AEK Larnaca on a two-and-a-half year deal. Giannou, 28, has decided to leave Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F after failing to cement a first-team spot over the last year. He made just seven appearanc

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Full details confirmed for van Marwijk's first Caltex Socceroos fixture

Full fixture details for Bert van Marwijk's first match in charge of the Caltex Socceroos have been confirmed. The kick-off time for Australia's international friendly against Norway in Oslo has been set for 6pm local time on Friday, 23 March (4am AEDT - Saturday, 24 March).

Ryan McGowan
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Caltex Socceroos defender joins League One club

Caltex Socceroos defender Ryan McGowan has swapped the UAE for England after joining League One outfit Bradford City on a permanent deal. The signing, which will be finalised once he gets an international clearance, will see McGowan play for Bradford until the end of the 2018/

Kevin Muscat
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Muscat: Caltex Socceroos to benefit from van Marwijk’s Aussie knowledge

Ex-Caltex Socceroos defender and Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat says Bert van Marwijk’s knowledge of Australian players makes him a good appointment to lead the nation to the FIFA World Cup. The Dutchman was unveiled as the new Caltex Socceroos boss on Thursday and will i

Alex Gersbach
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Aussies Abroad: Gersbach makes debut in France

Caltex Socceroos defender Alex Gersbach has slumped to a 1-0 defeat in his debut for Lens in France’s Ligue 2. Despite the visitors Orleans having Karim Ziani sent off before the break, Lens conceded early in the second half via Arthur Gomis’ goal. It was Lens’ 11th league

Bert van Marwijk
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Analysis: flexibility a hallmark of van Marwijk’s playing style

Now that Bert van Marwijk is confirmed as the man to lead the Caltex Socceroos to the FIFA World Cup, one of the burning questions has been just what kind of playing style he’ll implement. Will he stick with the ultra-positive, all-action, 3-4-3 system his predecessor Ange Pos

Aaron Mooy celebrates after converting a late penalty for Huddersfield.
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Aussies Abroad weekend preview: Caltex Socceroos chasing FA Cup glory

The FA Cup takes centre stage in England this weekend with a host of Aussies involved, while there could be a debut for a Caltex Socceroo in France. Here's a look at what's in store for some of our national team stars and hopefuls. AUSSIES IN MAGIC OF THE CUP Premier Lea

Bert van Marwijk
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Van Marwijk’s FIFA World Cup record a boost for Caltex Socceroos

Did you know new Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk has never lost a match in regular time at a FIFA World Cup? After his appointment Thursday, van Marwijk will lead Australia to the 2018 tournament in Russia in June. It will be his second appearance as a manager at wor

Luke Wilkshire
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Sydney FC star backs Van Marwijk’s experience to benefit Caltex Socceroos

Sydney FC’s former Caltex Socceroo Luke Wilkshire says Bert Van Marwijk’s World Cup experience will benefit Australia’s national team at Russia 2018. Van Marwijk was announced as Socceroos coach on Thursday and will lead the team for the World Cup in Russia kicking off this Ju

Bert van Marwijk
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Caltex Soceroos legend's 'happy memories' of 'demanding' van Marwijk

Bert van Marwijk is an expert man manager who will extract the best from the Caltex Socceroos, according to his former pupil Brett Emerton. The 95-time Australia international flourished in the three seasons he spent under van Marwijk at Feyenoord, where the pair won the UEFA

Pim Verbeek
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From Hiddink to van Marwijk: history of Caltex Socceroos' Dutch coaches

Bert van Marwijk is set to become the fifth Dutchman to lead the Caltex Socceroos in international football following confirmation of his appointment on Thursday. He'll also be the second coach to have taken charge of both Netherlands and Australia, but how will his record sta

Guus Hiddink and Bert van Marwijk
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Hiddink formula can help van Marwijk 'invigorate' Caltex Socceroos: Thompson

Former Australia international Archie Thompson expects Bert van Marwijk to replicate the energising effect Guus Hiddink had on the Caltex Socceroos. Hiddink plucked Luke Wilkshire and Josh Kennedy from obscurity for his Germany 2006 squad and surprised many by selecting Hyunda