Dropped Socceroos Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine Discuss Life on the Bench

Devastated Socceroos captain ‘hurting’ after World Cup axing

Mat Ryan has revealed a heart to heart conversation he had with coach Tony Popovic.

Skipper Ryan 'hurting' over Socceroos omission

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic overlooked Maty Ryan for Patrick Beach at this World Cup and Australia's captain isn't...

Dropped Socceroos Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine discuss life on the bench

Even from the sidelines, the leadership of Mat Ryan and Jackson Irvine will likely be as important as ever as the Socceroos turn their attention to Paraguay.

‘Gut feeling’: Ryan reveals Popovic’s reasons for World Cup axing

The Socceroos skipper, along with teammate Jackson Irvine, have spoken publicly for the first time since Tony Popovic’s decision to demote them to the bench.

‘Hadn’t done anything wrong’: Dropped Aussie captain still ‘hurting’ after ‘gut feeling’ call

Ryan mystery solved as ‘hurting’ Socceroos legend reveals brutal reason for WC axe