Looking Forward

Now I have no problem with the squad being picked for a “farewell game” such as the one picked for the Paraguay friendly but after that where will the line be drawn when it comes to team selection.

With a segment of Australia’s “stars” from the Germany World Cup squad pushing into their 30’s including Viduka, Moore, and Schwartzer, having stated that they will keep playing until either the Asian Cup or next World cup when will someone stand up and say enough is enough.

Now the foundations have been laid we should be concentrating on developing a team that can take us through to South Africa 2010 and beyond. Is it wise to keep picking Mark Viduka for example, who will be pushing 35 come 2010. Should we not be developing the youth and giving them the chances that they not only deserve but NEED to become good enough players to play at the World Cup level.

Is Arnold the man for not only the job of dropping players, but is he tactically inept enough to lead us towards the Asian Cup and beyond. I shudder at the thought…. Someone, most notably the coach or management team that will be taking us to the next World Cup, should be making these decisions and putting their foot down.

Pat the lads on the back for what they did in Germany but also have the balls to say your time has passed. It is now time for the next generation!

DANE