Green And Gold Army

Osieck notches first win

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:13 +1000

Holger Osieck has claimed his first win as Qantas Socceroos coach with his side riding their luck on their way to 2-1 victory over Poland in Chorzow.

Vale Ivo Prskalo

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:25 +1000

Football Federation Australia was saddened to hear that former Socceroo Ivo Prskalo passed away this week following Illness.

Socceroos hold Swiss

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:24 +1000

New Australia coach Holger Osieck has a missed penalty and the heroics of Mark Schwarzer to thank as the Socceroos earned a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in St Gallen on Friday.

Should Kewell and the rest of the golden generation be sent off early by Osiek?

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:58 +1000

As Holger Osieck embarks on overseeing his first two games in charge of the Socceroos it is clear in selecting his first squad that he has stuck with the players he knows most about in a Socceroos shirt.

Who has been Australia's Best International Player for 2009/2010

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:38 +1000

To help you make your decision in our latest poll, here is a brief summary of all the games Australia have played since June 2009.

Half Hearted

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:00 +1000

I very rarely lose sleep over the daily ebb and flow of football news. My daily routine involves scanning all available football information and to be honest nothing much really surprises me.

Socceroos vs Poland Ticketing Information for Australian Supporters

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:19 +1000

The FFA have released ticketing details for those planning on attending the upcoming Socceroos Friendly against Poland in Krakow on Tuesday 7th September

Holger Osieck names his first Socceroos Squad for international friendly

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:10 +1000

New Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 20-players for

Tony Wilson's latest Book 'Making News' - Great for Fathers Day!

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:51 +1000

Click here for your chance to win a Copy of Tony Wilson's latest Book 'Making News' - Great for Fathers Day!

Put up or Shut Up

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:27 +1000

An incestuous little game is football in Australia. You wouldn’t need six degrees of separation to link any Socceroo, current or former to anyone who follows or plays the game

AFC has announced the format of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:20 +1000

FIFA will invite entries from interested AFC Member Associations early next year and depending on the number of entries Round One will have home-and-away format on June 29, 2011, and July 3, 2011. However the Socceroos won't be in action until stage 3 in September 2011.

Socceroos to face Paraguay in Sydney

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:32 +1000

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 18th August for the Socceroos Oct 9th first home appearance under new Manager Holger Osieck. Get along to see the next phase of Australian football in action.

Socceroos sink to a 2-0 loss to Slovenia

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:24 +1000

Incoming Australia manager Holger Ozieck was given plenty to ponder as he watched the Socceroos sink to a 2-0 loss to Slovenia in Ljubljana on Thursday morning.

Holger Osieck Named Qantas Socceroos Coach

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:20 +1000

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today named Holger Osieck as the new Head Coach of the Qantas Socceroos.

AFC launches online tickets sales for 2011 AFC Asian Cup

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:07 +1000

Tickets for AFC’s flagship tournament, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™, will go on sale from July 25, 2010, AFC announced here on Friday.

AFC launches online tickets sales for 2011 AFC Asian Cup

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:07 +1000

Tickets for AFC’s flagship tournament, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™, will go on sale from July 25, 2010, AFC announced here on Friday.

They aint stars by accident

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:03 +1000

If you weren’t lucky enough to be in South Africa for the past month, there’s a good chance you’ve had enough of Tim Cahill, Lucas Neill and Harry Kewell than you’d care to admit.

Final Day and Lessons Learnt From the Rainbow Nation

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:22 +1000

It is my last full day in South Africa and to celebrate a small group of us who didn’t get to the game parks, took a short trip to a Lion Park. When you visit a place like Africa it seems odd if you don’t get to see an iconic big cat, like the lion. So we jumped on a 60 seater bus, which seemed like a bit of overkill, and headed south for a 45 minute ride.

Bobby on Tour- England's Going Home

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:52 +1000

Today we headed off to the approximate geographical centre of South Africa, to a town called Bloemfontein, to watch our round of 16 game. It promises to be a real treat as we get to see Germany vs England

Bobby on Tour- Days 16 and 17

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:32 +1000

The Apartheid Museum is a place I have yet to visit. It is situated about twenty minutes from our hotel and has been highly recommended by those who have already seen it. So today I was privileged enough to get the chance to see it.

GGArmy TV- Red Cross Visit

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:38 +1000

GGArmy has over the past six months raised in excess of $10,000 for the South African Red Cross's various projects, and GGArmy on Tour members were fortunate to be invited by the Red Cross to see 'where our money has gone'. This epidose of GGArmy TV captures the visit

GGArmy TV- Red Cross Visit

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:38 +1000

Technically Speaking with Arthur Papas

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:09 +1000

Post game analysis of the Socceroos clash with Serbia

Bobby on Tour- Game Day

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:23 +1000

Well today is ‘D Day’ for Australia and whilst most of us are nervous, we have an underlying confidence that the team can not only win against Serbia but make the final 16! It is the second last long bus haul, as the trip to Nelspruit is approximately four and a half hours.

Bobby on Tour- Red Cross Site Visit

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:06 +1000

I have mentioned previously about the Green and Gold Army’s involvement with the South African Red Cross, well today we went to visit their local site in a small township called Daveyton. This area really is a typical shanty town.

Technically Speaking with Arthur Papas

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:21 +1000

Post Match Analysis: Australia 1 vs. 1 Ghana: Australian Spirit Praised but not Pim????

Bobby on Tour- Days 11 and 12

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:26 +1000

Well, today, apart from the football had to be the highlight! We had two tours, one to the ‘Cradle of Humankind’ and one to the ‘Elephant Sanctuary’. I was fortunate to attend the latter and what an experience it was!

GGArmyTV- Australia vs Ghana Wrap up

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:44 +1000

Kevin Muscat and Francis Leach wrap up Australia's gutsy draw against Ghana from Rustenburg.

Bobby on Tour- Game Day

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:03 +1000

We were up early as we needed to get away by 8.30am. Seven buses in convoy is a wonderful sight, with flags and singing all the way. Two and a half hours later we arrived in a lovely town called Rustenberg, where we stopped for lunch.

Technically speaking with Arthur Papas

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:09 +1000

This Saturday in Rustenburg the Socceroos face Ghana in a must win game, a win keeps alive a countries hopes of progressing through the group stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and anything less almost certainly ends our dreams of a successful campaign.

Bobby on Tour- Days 7 & 8

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:13 +1000

I have been lucky enough to get a berth to the hottest game in town, the host nation against Uruguay. The game was at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane (Pretoria) which is about an hour north of Bedfordview. We set off at 3.00pm for an 8.30pm kick off.

Bobby on Tour- Days 4 and 5

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:41 +1000

Today was a pretty quiet affair as most people took the option of a few hours sleep after the bus trip home from Durban. The mood was subdued given the score; however there is still hope and our destiny is in our own hands! Two wins in the next two games and all will be well.

Sunday Bloody Sunday...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:04 +1000

A day that started with so much hope and positivity ended in heartbreak, a very random night in Durban and an attempted robbery in the morning.

GGArmy TV- Australia vs Germany Review

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:05 +1000

John Kosmina and Harvey Silver straight after the loss to Germany and a look at the GGArmy's trek from Johanneburg to Durban for the match.

GGArmy TV- Australia vs Germany Preview

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:59 +1000

The GG Army heads to Ellis Park to see the Argies take on Nigeria, and Francis Leach and John Kosmina preview the Socceroos clash with Germany

Technically Speaking with Arthur Papas

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:23 +1000

AIS scholarship coach Arthur Papas dissects the world cup action exclusively for ggarmy.com

GGArmy TV - Australia v Germany

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:11 +1000

All the action from the day, the lead up, the pre-match and the post-mortem with John Kosmina. Not the best of results, but the lead up to the match was sensational. Check it out...

Days 3 and 4- Football days!

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:46 +1000

Well today is the day we have been waiting for, Australia’s first game! The mood is very buoyant and hopes are high for a good performance by the Socceroos.

GGArmy TV- Welcome Street Party

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:24 +1000

Not over in Sth Africa, check out GGArmy TV and see what the guys and girls on tour are up too!

Day Two- Kick-off

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:11 +1000

Today was NOT the day to catch our breath and to recover from jet lag. The new arrivals had a walking tour of the shops and eateries plus there was a World Cup opening ceremony and the first game to watch!

11 June 2010- Tour begins

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:04 +1000

Day One - 10th June

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:05 +1000

Well for those of us who left Melbourne on the 9th June, 22 hours later we have rocked up in Johannesburg. What a brilliant feeling it is to be here!

We're finally here!!!

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:45 +1000

I can’t believe I’m finally here. For months and months, years for some, we’ve all been saving for, talking about and looking forward to this trip.

Livesites

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:20 +1000

GGArmy Noticeboard

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:10 +1000

Aussies Independiete On Tour 2010

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:33 +1000

It started the moment I returned from Germany in 2006! I plan to attend every World Cup I can every 4 years for as long as I can until I am old and am sick and tired of football.

Appointment of Olympic Coach and Assistant Qantas Socceroos Coach

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:51 +1000

The FFA announced the appointment of Aurelio Vidmar to the position of Head Coach of the Men's Olympic Team for the 2012 Olympic Games and Assistant Coach of the Socceroos.

Prematch - Socceroos vs Serbia - June 23

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:42 +1000

Prematch - Socceroos vs Ghana - June 19

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:41 +1000

Prematch - Socceroos vs Germany - June 13

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:37 +1000

Finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis by the 2022 World Cup

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 20:51 +1000

Angus is a typical eight year boy who loves Football. He plays for the ‘BlueBottles’ in Sydney’s Mosman division and is one of the competitions leading goal scorers.
He’s also living with Cystic Fibrosis.

Me, Myself and the Socceroos

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:04 +1000

I often have difficulty identifying with some of things commonly considered “Australian”. For instance, I don’t wear Zinc or wide brimmed hats. I am not a huge fan of Vegemite or the meat pie and very rarely will you see me with a VB in hand - but make no mistake, I remain a proud Australian.

Me, Myself and the Socceroos

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:04 +1000

Red Cross Site Visit

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:28 +1000

Other matches

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:26 +1000

Safari

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:24 +1000

Safari

Day Tours

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:15 +1000

Australia v Serbia Photos

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:12 +1000

The GGArmy headed North West to the rural city of Nelsprit for our final group game against Serbia knowing that everything was riding on this game- a victory as well as the result in the Germany v Ghana fixture falling our way and a second round showdown against the USA awaited us.

Australia v Ghana

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:08 +1000

All the action from the Ghana fixture

Australia v Germany

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 21:02 +1000

The journey begins!

Welcome Street Party

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 20:42 +1000

The GGArmy parties up with the local Bedfordview community

World Cup Landing Page

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 19:19 +1000

WC2010 - Australia vs Serbia - June 23, 2010

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 19:04 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

WC2010 - Australia vs Ghana - June 19, 2010

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 19:03 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

WC2010 - Australia vs Germany - June 13, 2010

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 19:03 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

WC2010 - Australia vs USA - June 5, 2010

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:55 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

The Football Diaries

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:02 +1000

As football fever envelops the world, Australia’s Urban Theatre Projects’ one-man show, The Football Diaries, is embarking on a tour to South Africa. The tour kicks off at the National Arts Festival, Grahamstown, on 3 July and ends at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg, the day before the Finals.

Colours of the Tour

Mon, 31 May 2010 19:11 +1000

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World Cup Landing Page

Mon, 31 May 2010 19:09 +1000

Photos from around the host country.

Rip that head out of the oven

Thu, 27 May 2010 22:37 +1000

Okay, Monday night’s slog against New Zealand was rubbish, but let’s not stick our heads in the oven just yet. It was a friendly. A practice match.

WC2010 - Australia vs Denmark - June 1, 2010

Wed, 26 May 2010 21:21 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

Farewell Match Details: Monday 24 May 2010 - Australia vs New Zealand

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:16 +1000

Your last chance to see the Socceroos before they depart for South Africa 2010.

Analysis of the 2010/11 A-League Fixture

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:19 +1000

An indepth analysis of how each team has fared following the release of the 2010/11 A-League fixture, including the new Melbourne team.

My Bubble Dome Adventure

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:12 +1000

What did we learn at the bubble dome as Melbourne Victory had their first chance to play on their new home turf on Friday night, against the Socceroos youth team Come Play XI in a testimonial match dedicated to Kevin Muscat.

Matildas beat Vietnam in first match of Asian Cup

Wed, 19 May 2010 21:54 +1000

The Westfield Matildas have embarked on their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign with a 2-nil win over a spirited Vietnam at the Chengdu Sports Center Stadium in Chengdu, China.

GGA Bloggers

Wed, 19 May 2010 20:08 +1000

Super South Africa Send-Off Session this Sunday 23rd May

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:03 +1000

The now traditional GGArmy Pre-Pre Matches are always big, but this Sunday Melburnians and traveling fans are sure to enjoy a jam-packed Sunday night session including a special guest panel analysing the Socceroos clash with New Zealand at the ‘G as well as that little event coming up in South Africa.

Replica 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:37 +1000

Socceroos 2010 Canvas Classic

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:49 +1000

Socceroos 2010 Medallion Print

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:45 +1000

Socceroos Replica Collectible Football

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:40 +1000

Tim Cahill- Pride & Passion

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:37 +1000

Socceroos 2010 World Cup Team Signed Ball

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:31 +1000

Socceroos 2010 World Cup Team Signed Shirt

Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43 +1000

MAY UPDATE - Socceroos Farewell Match & GGArmy World Cup Plans

Thu, 6 May 2010 13:16 +1000

Come and celebrate the incredible achievement of our most talented and dedicated footballers and send them off to the biggest sporting event in the world in true Melbourne style.

Muscat's Blog: Oar to help steer the Socceroo ship

Thu, 6 May 2010 12:49 +1000

Over the next week or so there will be more than a few A-League players nervously eyeing off their mobile phones, sweating on a call from the Boss to let them know whether they should pack their kit bag

Get Your Socceroos Supporter Gear

Mon, 3 May 2010 13:17 +1000

New Bite-Size GGAOT World Cup Packages Available from $2200

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:22 +1000

With around 50 days to the World Cup and a similar number of places remaining on the Green and Gold Army’s FIFA World Cup Tour, new ‘bite-sized’ options are now available for fans who can’t attend the entire 15 or 19 night programs.

Johnny Warren Football Foundation Dinner 17th May in Melbourne

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:41 +1000

The Green & Gold Army would like to extend the Johnny Warren Football Foundations invitation to attend their Gala Dinner to all GGArmy members.

The Team That Never Played

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:21 +1000

For all of those heading to South Africa for The World Cup and even those staying behind in Australia, “The Team That Never Played” will give you a special insight into football in South Africa and how it helped the nation endure and defeat Apartheid.

New GGArmy World Cup Merchandise On Sale Now

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:38 +1000

The GGArmy are happy to launch our new World Cup merchandise range. With some must have items such as the GGArmy World Cup Tour Tee, Scarf and Stubby Holder, along with the NEW must have item the "long sleeve Retro Shirt!"

“Are we ever Ghana see you score again?”.....

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:35 +1000

Francis Leach has these interesting thoughts about the Socceroos match against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010TM

Socceroos Hero Shirt

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:33 +1000

Now that Nike has released the Official alternative kit the Socceroos will wear in Sth Africa, why not emulate them in the stands with your own official ‘Hero Shirt’ featuring the official lettering and numbering that the boys will wear on the park come June 2010.

Socceroos to face the USA in the lead up to FIFA World Cup

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:24 +1000

FFA have announced that the Socceroos will play an international friendly match against the USA in South Africa on the 5th June...

Ticketing: Australia vs New Zealand Farewell Match

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:36 +1000

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the ticketing details for the upcoming blockbuster farewell match between the Socceroos and New Zealand..

Podcast

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:38 +1000

New Socceroos Alternate Strip- Order now from the GGArmy

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:35 +1000

Pictures have come out of the Socceroos 2010 World Cup Away Jersey from the Exclusive Nike 'Write History' Event overnight.

AFC Asian Cup 2011 Finals draw on April 23

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:14 +1000

The official draw for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 Finals will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010, here in the capital of Qatar.

Socceroos to play New Zealand

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:30 +1000

Australians will have the chance to show their support for the Qantas Socceroos

It just had to be Germany, didn’t it?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:54 +1000

Francis Leach casts his eye towards South Africa 2010 and Australia’s first opponent – Germany.

Vale Ian Gray

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:20 +1000

The Green and Gold Army are saddened to hear that former Socceroo Ian Gray passed away last night at his home in Sydney..