Socceroos: the Long Road to the Top

By Michael Cockerill

This history of soccer in Australia focuses on events in Australian soccer from November 1996 when Terry Venables was appointed coach of the Socceroos. Examines Venables position and influence and the controversies surrounding his appointment. Looks at the matches played including those in the Confederation Cup and Four Nations competition as well as the defeat in the World Cup qualifying match against Iran. Discusses the changes taking place in Australian soccer and the players who have become internationally famous. The author is the soccer writer for the 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0850918928
• ISBN13: 9780850918922
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Lothian Books
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.