Graham Arnold steps down from role as Socceroos coach
The Socceroos need to find a new head coach in the next fortnight with Graham Arnold resigning with immediate effect.
Updated 2024-Oct-07 01:00
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AAP reports that the Socceroos will have to reveal a squad for the upcoming October matches against China and Japan in just over two weeks.
His departure has FA looking for a new Socceroos coach while they also seek the next permanent Matildas coach.
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Earlier this week Arnold had a meeting with FA officials and expressed his readiness to step down after a difficult six year period.
Although many thought he would make changes to his team and strategy Arnold s critics often complained about Australia s inability to score against weaker opponents.
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Instead the Socceroos manager has been contemplating his role. Arnold appeared visibly upset after the draw against Indonesia and promised to take time to deeply reflect on the situation.
The Socceroos failure to score in two matches has caused Australia to be in second to last place in group C jeopardizing their chances of securing a top two finish and automatic qualification.
Graham Arnold has stepped down as Socceroos manager before Australia’s next World Cup qualifier in October.
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Sources familiar with negotiations told AAP that Arnold had been in dialogue with Football Australia this week ironing out an exit strategy from a role he has held since 2018.
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The Socceroos experienced a surprising defeat of 1 0 against Bahrain on the Gold Coast followed by a disappointing draw with Indonesia.
However the ex Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners coach decided to end the remaining two years of the contract due to a disappointing beginning of the third round of qualification.
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In June of this year Arnold stated that he was confident his team could make it to the semi finals in North America within the next two years.
After Australia s success in Qatar FA offered Arnold a new contract for four years. He declined offers to coach at club level in order to lead the Socceroos to the 2026 tournament in USA Canada and Mexico.
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After arriving Australia defeated Denmark and Tunisia before narrowly losing to eventual champions Argentina in the round of 16.
Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos manager.
