{"id":38664,"date":"2023-06-07T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/07\/aussies-26m-pl-dream-turns-to-nightmare-mooy-dazzles-amid-big-ange-question-roo-radar\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T21:00:00","slug":"aussies-26m-pl-dream-turns-to-nightmare-mooy-dazzles-amid-big-ange-question-roo-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/07\/aussies-26m-pl-dream-turns-to-nightmare-mooy-dazzles-amid-big-ange-question-roo-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie\u2019s $26m PL dream turns to nightmare; Mooy dazzles amid big Ange question: Roo Radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the dust settles on the majority of European leagues, a raft of Aussies have enjoyed triumphant title celebrations, suffered the heartbreak of relegation and just about everything in-between.<\/p>\n

Former Socceroos catapulted themselves back into the spotlight with several impressive performances while for others, they slowly crept further and further out of the national team picture.<\/p>\n

Foxsports.com.au <\/i>takes a look at how the Aussies abroad performed over the course of the season in the Roo Radar Season Wrap-Up!<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

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Arnold confident Ange will ‘kill it’ | 05:43<\/p>\n

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<\/i>MORE COVERAGE<\/b><\/p>\n

Poetic moment highlights Ange\u2019s staggering rise, 17 years after infamous live TV stoush<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Ange must solve Spurs\u2019 problems. Sacrificing their $145m legend, or convincing him to stay, is up first<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2018Roos Winners and Losers: Twist in heir to Ryan\u2019s throne as forgotten hero remains in exile<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

ENGLAND<\/b><\/p>\n

We begin our end-of-season wrap in England, the nation where the majority of our Aussies abroad are based.<\/p>\n

Harry Souttar <\/b>ended our wait for an Australian player back in the Premier League when he moved from Championship side Stoke City to Leicester City for $26 million in the January window.<\/p>\n

The towering defender saw plenty of gametime after his arrival as he started nine games in a row.<\/p>\n

However, he was demoted to the Foxes\u2019 bench for five games after a 3-1 loss to Manchester City on April 15.<\/p>\n

Although he returned to help Leicester keep a clean sheet in their penultimate game of the season against Newcastle, he was an unused substitute on the final day as the Foxes were relegated.<\/p>\n

With Caglar Soyuncu gone and Jannik Vestergaard likely to leave, there will be plenty of opportunities for Souttar to play next season and help his club secure an immediate return to the Premier League.<\/p>\n

There was also a Premier League debut for Cam Peupion <\/b>at Brighton.<\/p>\n

The Sydney FC youth product was a constant presence on Brighton\u2019s bench in the final six games of the season but got his first Premier League minutes in a 4-1 loss to Newcastle.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old midfielder came on for a five-minute cameo and here\u2019s hoping there\u2019s plenty more to come next season.<\/p>\n

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Souttar was relegated with Leicester back to the Championship. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Socceroos midfielder Alexander Robertson <\/b>unfortunately did not receive any senior minutes for English giants Manchester City, but he made the matchday squads on a number of occasions.<\/p>\n

A loan move for the talented City product could be on the cards next season as he looks to gain more experience in senior level football.<\/p>\n

Dipping into the Championship and it was mixed fortunes for our Aussie contingent.<\/p>\n

Tom Rogic <\/b>joined West Bromwich Albion on a free deal in what seemed relatively good business at the time.<\/p>\n

But Rogic started just four games from 26 and never really got going at the Hawthorns.<\/p>\n

He has since been released by the Baggies as Aussies await his next move.<\/p>\n

Riley McGree <\/b>enjoyed a tremendous season under Middlesbrough coach Michael Carrick as a winger en route to a Play-Offs semi-final appearance.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old started 35 games and looks likely to continue flourishing under Carrick\u2019s tutelage.<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic <\/b>continued Australia\u2019s proud history of goalkeepers shining overseas as the 20-year-old made six league appearances for Huddersfield Town.<\/p>\n

Bilokapic even registered an assist in a 2-1 win for the Terries over Birmingham City in February.<\/p>\n

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Ange to coach first Spurs game in Aus | 01:58<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately Kenny Dougall <\/b>was relegated to League One with Blackpool but with former boss Neil Critchley back at the helm, the all-action midfielder will look to bounce back.<\/p>\n

In League One, Aussie duo Massimo Luongo and Cameron Burgess <\/b>got to enjoy the sweet, sweet taste of promotion with Ipswich Town.<\/p>\n

Burgess was a rock at the back for Ipswich who also had the best defensive record in the English third tier.<\/p>\n

Luongo joined the Tractor Boys in January and proved to be an extremely influential member in the midfield.<\/p>\n

Although the 30-year-old is now out of contract, there\u2019s every chance he is asked to return to Portman Road for the upcoming Championship season and beyond.<\/p>\n

Young goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer <\/b>enjoyed a breakout season for Charlton Athletic and put his name into the conversation for Mat Ryan\u2019s heir.<\/p>\n

From November 19 onwards, Maynard-Brewer 26 of 28 games and kept five clean sheets with a string of impressive performances.<\/p>\n

But the 23-year-old gloveman earned plenty of praise for his heroics in the Addicks\u2019 EFL Cup fourth round clash against Brighton, with Maynard-Brewer coming up with a big stop in the penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

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Maynard-Brewer in action for Charlton. (Photo by Gareth Copley\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SCOTLAND<\/b><\/p>\n

There were no less than 15 Aussie stars taking part in the Scottish top flight this season, but there were mixed fortunes involved for all.<\/p>\n

At the top of the table was Aaron Mooy <\/b>who moved to Celtic on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

The midfield maestro scored seven goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for the Hoops en route to a Scottish treble.<\/p>\n

He enjoyed somewhat of a purple patch from December 24 to March 11, as Mooy had 14 goal involvements in 13 games.<\/p>\n

The big question will be where he fits into the new manager\u2019s plans after Ange Postecoglou departed for Spurs.<\/p>\n

Cameron Devlin, Kye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson and Garang Kuol <\/b>all played their part in helping Hearts to a fourth-place finish and a spot in next season\u2019s Europa Conference League.<\/p>\n

Kuol arrived in the January window to get his first taste of senior club football outside of Australia, but struggled to make his mark.<\/p>\n

Devlin and Rowles, who moved to the club from the Central Coast Mariners last year, played 41 and 33 games respectively with the former scoring twice and notching seven assists.<\/p>\n

Atkinson made 26 appearances in all competitions but was often injected into contests from the bench.<\/p>\n

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Mooy enjoyed a career resurgence at Celtic. (Photo by Ian MacNicol\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One spot below Hearts on the Scottish Premiership ladder was their bitter Edinburgh rivals Hibernian, who boast an Aussie trio of their own in Martin Boyle, James Jeggo and Lewis Miller.<\/b><\/p>\n

Boyle looked in strong form since he returned from Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly but had his season ended early thanks to a knee injury suffered on October 29.<\/p>\n

Jeggo joined from Belgian side AS Eupen in January and started in each of his 17 appearances, while Miller featured in 16 games although 11 of those came off the bench.<\/p>\n

At St Mirren, Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain <\/b>enjoyed breakout seasons.<\/p>\n

Right-back Strain was a constant presence in St. Mirren\u2019s lineup and started 39 of 42 games.<\/p>\n

His four-goal haul included some stunning free kicks while he bagged five assists.<\/p>\n

As for Baccus, who arrived at the club from Western Sydney Wanderers, his tough-tackling performances earned him a spot in the Socceroos World Cup squad and was handed a starting berth against eventual world champions Argentina.<\/p>\n

Sadly for Dundee United duo Mark Birighitti and Aziz Behich<\/b>, they were relegated in what was a dismal season for the Tangerines.<\/p>\n

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Celtic pay touching tribute to Ange | 02:23<\/p>\n

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NETHERLANDS<\/b><\/p>\n

Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan <\/b>secured a much-needed move away from Real Sociedad and found himself at Danish giants FC Copenhagen.<\/p>\n

Although he enjoyed a bright start in the capital, a lingering battle with fellow Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara bubbled away in the background.<\/p>\n

Ryan made 11 appearances for Copenhagen and kept five clean sheets, including one in a scoreless draw against Sevilla in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

But once Grabara returned from injury, Ryan lost his starting spot.<\/p>\n

Not willing to be stuck behind his rival, who took an unnecessary swipe at the Aussie star in the wake of the Socceroos\u2019 loss to Argentina, Ryan found himself a new team: AZ Alkmaar.<\/p>\n

Ryan played 25 times and recorded eight clean sheets as AZ finished fourth in the Eredivisie and were one game away from a Europa Conference League final.<\/p>\n

With a contract until June 2024, let\u2019s hope Ryan has found himself somewhat of a permanent home after years of turbulence.<\/p>\n

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Mat Ryan looks to have finally found a home. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SPAIN\/CZECH REPUBLIC<\/b><\/p>\n

Well, there\u2019s only one Aussie who fits this bill and that is winger Awer Mabil<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old moved to La Liga side Cadiz last summer but started just one game for the Spanish side as game time proved difficult to come by.<\/p>\n

He moved to Czech heavyweights Sparta Prague in January and although he started once there too, he saw more time on the pitch as an impact sub.<\/p>\n

Cadiz survived the wild final-day relegation shootout in La Liga to stay in the top flight for another season, but Mabil must get more game time if he is to play a continued role with the Socceroos.<\/p>\n

FRANCE<\/b><\/p>\n

After a horror run with injuries, midfielder Denis Genreau <\/b>finally got to find some form with Ligue 1 side Toulouse.<\/p>\n

Genreau saw limited minutes in the early stages of the season, but started in all but two of Toulouse\u2019s final nine league games.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old also got to enjoy some silverware thanks to Toulouse\u2019s stunning 5-1 thrashing of Nantes in the Coupe de France final.<\/p>\n

Genreau\u2019s regular starts in the back-end of the season should provide hope for increased game time going forward.<\/p>\n

Also in France, 19-year-old forward Mohamed Toure <\/b>made his Ligue 1 debut for Reims with three consecutive appearances off the bench in the latter stages of the season. <\/p>\n

If Toure can kick on next season and gain some rare starts, he\u2019ll no doubt have a strong claim for a Socceroos call-up.<\/p>\n

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Genreau (left) has returned to the Socceroos fold. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT \/ AFP)<\/span>Source: AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GERMANY<\/b><\/p>\n

Alou Kuol <\/b>can now say he has played in the Bundesliga, as the talented forward came off the bench for VfB Stuttgart against RB Leipzig on January 27.<\/p>\n

Thanks to a 6-1 aggregate win over Hamburg in the relegation play-off to preserve their Bundesliga status, here\u2019s hoping Kuol can make even more appearances in the German top flight next season.<\/p>\n

In the 2. Bundesliga, Jackson Irvine and Connor Metcalfe <\/b>couldn\u2019t quite lift St. Pauli to promotion.<\/p>\n

Irvine finished as St. Pauli\u2019s second-top goalscorer with eight, while Metcalfe scored three times in his first season with the club having moved from Melbourne City.<\/p>\n

ITALY<\/b><\/p>\n

Ajdin Hrustic <\/b>moved to Serie A side Hellas Verona on deadline day last summer but endured a tough start to life in Italy as he started just two league games before undergoing ankle surgery in January.<\/p>\n

The attacking midfielder returned to the bench for Verona\u2019s final three games but didn\u2019t see any game time as his side now faces a relegation play-off against Spezia to stay in Serie A.<\/p>\n

Should the worst-case scenario occur and Verona go down to Serie B, Hrustic could seek an exit just one year into his deal.<\/p>\n

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Hrustic’s time in Italy has been hampered by ankle surgery. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro\/Getty Images)<\/span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, one player who made waves in Italy\u2019s second tier was Alessandro Circati.<\/b><\/p>\n

The highly-rated teenager, who recently earned a Socceroos call-up, enjoyed a solid season for Parma as they came agonisingly short of promotion.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old may have started just ten games, but he also enjoyed the second-highest points-per-game rating in the squad with 2.00 whenever he played.<\/p>\n

With legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon behind him, Circati will have learned plenty from one of the greats of the game and will look to continue his development with Parma.<\/p>\n

One Socceroo who must be on the move to save his international future is right back Fran Karacic, <\/b>who was relegated from Serie B to Serie C with Brescia.<\/p>\n

BELGIUM<\/b><\/p>\n

Jason Davidson <\/b>made his return to European football with Belgian side AS Eupen after joining from Melbourne Victory.<\/p>\n

The defender started 30 from 33 games as Eupen finished 15th from 18 teams.<\/p>\n

AUSTRIA<\/b><\/p>\n

Veteran midfielder James Holland<\/b> moved to Austria Vienna last summer and proved to be an important player as the Austrian side ultimately finished fifth in the league.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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