Socceroos squad: Bresciano, Brosque, Cahill, Cornthwaite, Franjic, Galekovic, Holland, Holman, Jedinak, Kennedy, Kruse, Langerak, McGowan, McKay, Milligan, Neill, North, Oar, Ognenovski, Rogic, Schwwarzer, Thompson, Thwaite, Vidosic, Wilkshire, Zullo.


Nice work Franjic and North.. Aswell as Mckay, Kruse, Vidosic, Brosque and Zullo almost a roar squad of new/old members.

Roar confirm Miller signing

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 9:53 AM 
   
In a busy morning for Brisbane Roar, the club have confirmed the capture of midfielder Liam Miller.

The former Miller Celtic and Manchester United player moves to the east coast after two season with Perth Glory, and the 32-year-old said his decision to move was made in consultation with his family.

"I'm very happy to be joining a club with such a strong football culture both on and off the pitch," Miller said.

"My family were a huge part in my decision to sign for Brisbane and the close-knit nature of the playing group and the whole club made that decision easier for me."

Roar coach Mike Mulvey was delighted with Miller's decision to join the Roar - his first player signing since his full-time appointment to the top job in February.

"On behalf of the club, I'd like to welcome Liam to Brisbane and say we're very excited to have him on board with us," Mulvey said.

"I see Liam as a key piece to our midfield puzzle, he brings experience and poise and a good work ethic.

"I can't wait to see how he combines with the talent we already have here at Brisbane Roar."

In other news, Roar have also announced a series of pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League draw.

Brisbane Roar will begin preparation

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Brisbane Roar has approval a request from midfielder Ben Halloran for a transfer to a German Bundesliga 2 club.

The 20-year-old signed with Brisbane 12 months ago after beginning his career with Gold Coast United in the Hyundai A-League 2011/12 season.


?We never want to stand in the way of a player pursuing their dreams overseas,? Managing Director Sean Dobson said.
?As a club, we?ve got a great tradition of footballers forging successful careers overseas.

?We?ve enjoyed having Ben here and we hope he goes on to do great things in Germany.?

Halloran made 28 appearances for the Roar, scoring four goals, before earning himself a new contract with the German club this month.

 

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Roar say goodbye to Murdocca

Brisbane Roar has granted long-serving club stalwart Massimo Murdocca a release on the final year of his contract after the midfielder requested a move away from Brisbane to be closer to his family in Melbourne.

Murdocca, the Roar's only remaining foundation player, will return to his hometown with wife Michelle and one-year-old daughter Allesandra after eight years in the Queensland capital.

The pint-sized midfielder played more games for Brisbane than any other player - he made 162 Hyundai A-League appearances in the orange jersey and was a firm fan favourite with the club's loyal supporter base.

"It's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Massimo but we know it's for the right reasons." Managing Director Sean Dobson said.

"His record speaks for itself and to be the most capped Brisbane Roar player in club history is testament to his commitment and professionalism."

"Massimo has had to overcome some serious injuries in his time at the club and the fact he has always returned to play at the top level is an indication of the tenacity and determination he has displayed throughout his playing career to-date."
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Clearly still capable of playing...  We should sign him ASAP.

Him replacing Mitch Nichols would be a fine swap as far as I'm concerned... I think he'd fit in with Bes very well, and would let Thomas sit on on the left like he wants to.

Yes he is 34, but we have a young squad - nothing wrong with some experience in your team. Just ask Archie Thomson (34) or Del Piereo (38) or Heskey (35) or McBreen (36).

Kewell is 34.

Farina backs Vidosic as right-hand man

Rado Vidosic is poised to land a plum job as Frank Farina's assistant at Sydney FC despite having been dumped as Brisbane Roar coach just two months into the last A-League season.

Officially, Vidosic wasn't sacked but moved into a role as technical director. However, his influence on club operations was minimal. His interim replacement, Mike Mulvey, was soon made full-time coach and outlined a broader strategy to rebuild the club's squad, effectively leaving Vidosic on the outer.

Fairfax Media understands Vidosic has agreed to move to the Sky Blues as Farina's No.2. But Sydney chief executive Tony Pignata said on Wednesday the deal wasn't done. ''We've just been in discussions so far and no decision has been made yet by Rado or ourselves. We've just had informal chats - both myself and Frank - with Rado,'' Pignata said. ''Frank is on holiday until the end of May, so we're not going to make any decisions until the players and coaches are back at training. However, at the moment, Rado is the only candidate we've spoken to.''

Vidosic was a long-time assistant at the Roar, dating from the first season of the A-League, when he stood alongside Miron Bleiberg and then Farina. ''Rado and Frank have had a good working relationship in the past, and ultimately it's up to him to bring in wh