What was Arnold Thinking What was Arnold Thinking

What was Arnold Thinking What was Arnold Thinking

Australia has had now lost its last 3 Olympics warm-up matches with pure evidence that the side has been lacking firepower. This wasnt the case in qualifying when Adelaide United products Nathan Burns and Bruce Djite were Jeremy Lin Jersey scoring regularly. For some absurd reason Olyroos coach Graham Arnold(the guy who failed miserably with the Jordan Poole Jersey Socceroos at the 2007 Asian Cup) decided to leave both Burns and Djite out of the 18 man Olympics squad and rely on more in-experienced players. Arnolds plan has continued to backfire with Djite scoring 6 goals in 3 matches in the pre-season for Draymond Green Jersey Turkish Super League Club Genlerbirligi. The strangest thing of all is that Djite started for Pim Verbeeks Socceroos in recent Socceroos qualifying and friendlies yet Arnold doesnt believe he is good enough for the U23 squad.It is also quite strange for football fans here in Australia why Arnold chose little Brad Wanamaker Jersey -known players Archie Thompson, David Carney and Jade North as the three over aged players instead of the likes of Mark Schwarzer, Vince Grella, Mark Bresciano and Jason Culina.Many calls have been made by fans and commentators for the sacking of Arnold for poor coaching, not the first time after a dismal Asian Nico Mannion Jersey Cup performance. Lets just hope he proves us wrong and Australia go on to produce the goods at Beijing 08.

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