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popovic
Jun 21, 2006 18:26:26 GMT -1
Post by palacemad1975 on Jun 21, 2006 18:26:26 GMT -1
Australia defender Tony Popovic may well have played his last ever World Cup game.
The tournament had been hailed as the Crystal Palace man's last chance to shine on the world stage after two previous failed campaigns, but now it seems injury could rule him out.
The 32-year-old SocceRoos stalwart was taken off in the first half of the team's 2-0 Group F defeat to world champions Brazil, suffering with a calf problem.
Boss Guus Hiddink's assistant Graham Arnold has confirmed the player will likely need a fortnight's rest to recover, which means he would only return in time for the semi-finals on July 4.
Because of the intense nature of the fixture list that would see him missing out on three crucial World Cup games, starting with a crucial tie to qualify for the next stage against Croatia on Thursday.
But with the Aussies still rank outsiders to win the tournament, it would be a major turn up for the books should they make it to the last four.
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popovic
Jun 22, 2006 9:34:43 GMT -1
Post by Forza's Blind Optimists (CPFC) on Jun 22, 2006 9:34:43 GMT -1
Hopefully played his last game for Palace too, too old, too injury prone and too shit!
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popovic
Jun 22, 2006 11:01:14 GMT -1
Post by sussexeagle on Jun 22, 2006 11:01:14 GMT -1
Hopefully played his last game for Palace too, too old, too injury prone and too shit! Don't agree. He is our club captain and has been a great servant. Hope he recovers soon Captain Pops to the rescue
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popovic
Jun 23, 2006 17:03:46 GMT -1
Post by fcredblue on Jun 23, 2006 17:03:46 GMT -1
Hopefully played his last game for Palace too, too old, too injury prone and too shit! Don't agree. He is our club captain and has been a great servant. Hope he recovers soon Captain Pops to the rescue mate, hes shite...very funny when they gave him the man of the match after the only time he played this season...
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popovic
Jun 30, 2006 14:39:34 GMT -1
Post by matteagles on Jun 30, 2006 14:39:34 GMT -1
i have to agree, he has been a good player for us in the PAST!!! but he is past it and is way off the pase, injered for half the season. EMERSON BOYCE 4 CAPTAIN lol any body agree.
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popovic
Jun 30, 2006 18:02:23 GMT -1
Post by palacemad1975 on Jun 30, 2006 18:02:23 GMT -1
i agree i think boyce should be given a chance
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popovic
Jun 30, 2006 18:19:22 GMT -1
Post by fcredblue on Jun 30, 2006 18:19:22 GMT -1
i have to agree, he has been a good player for us in the PAST!!! but he is past it and is way off the pase, injered for half the season. EMERSON BOYCE 4 CAPTAIN lol any body agree. well hughesy is leaving i think and i think it should be a englishman as the captain....tho dougiester butterfield and granville have been longer at the club...but yes he sets a great example for the team! BOYCE 4 CAPTAIN (as long as PT plays him on the right)
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