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Socceroos in Scotland

  • ISBN-13: 9781923236295
  • Publisher: FAIR PLAY PUBLISHING
    Imprint: FAIR PLAY PUBLISHING
  • By Paul Murphy
  • Price: AUD $32.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: Book will be despatched upon release.
  • Local release date: 26/08/2025
  • Format: Paperback (216.00mm X 140.00mm) 240 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Ball games [WSJ]
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‘Socceroos in Scotland’ is a fascinating dive into the close footballing relationship between Australia and Scotland. While Scots had a significant impact on the development of the game Down Under, roles started to be reversed from the 1980s, when the first Aussies tried their luck in the Scottish game.From Davie Mitchell at Rangers to Ange Postecoglou at Celtic, the influence of Australians in Scottish football has grown steadily over four decades. Finding a Socceroo in a Scottish squad has gone from being a novelty to a staple. From Gretna in the south to Ross County in the far north, clubs all over the country have benefited from recruiting an Aussie. This book features exclusive interviews with several of the key protagonists in this growth, including Tony Vidmar, Scott McDonald, Danny Invincibile, Erik Paartalu and Dave McPherson. There are also chapters looking at the impact of the likes of Craig Moore, Mark Viduka, Jackson Irvine, and Tom Rogic.
Paul Murphy is an independent football writer based in Bangkok. He has covered Asian football for over a decade, with a primary focus on Thai football. He has worked as a freelance writer for a variety of news outlets, including ESPN, AFP and FourFourTwo. Paul’s work has also featured on the official websites of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).  In addition to regular Thai League coverage, he has reported on matches in the AFC World Cup qualifiers, the AFC Champions League and the AFF Cup. Before moving to Thailand Paul worked as a sports editor for several newspapers in Scotland. He combines his writing with a job as a teacher of English for Academic Purposes at a university.
* No other book has looked at the impact of Australian players and coaches on Scottlish football, which has long been a natural stepping stone for players wanting to go overseas. * This includes profiles of little known and well known players and, of course, one uber high profile coach, Ange Postecoglou. * Through first-hand stories and reflections, the book offers a unique insight into the cultural, tactical, and personal challenges Australians face when adapting to the intensity and tradition of Scottish football — revealing how they've not just survived, but often thrived. Publicity: * Media Release AUS and OVERSEAS. Usual social media and e-newsletters.
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