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Cahill defies Moyes over Australia games
Story by Austin Rathe 24 March 2005
Tim Cahill will miss the preapartion for Everton's vital Premiership
game against West Brom on April 3rd, opting instead to play for his National
team.
Cahill, who is currently Oceania's player of the year, is due to play
against Iraq this weekend. Everton had wanted the injured player to return
home after that game, but he has elected to stay and play Indonesia as well.
Given the importance of the game for Everton's league campaign, Moyes
is certainly going to be unhappy.
"It's difficult for all the lads because we (Everton) have a lot of
big games coming up and are four points clear going for the Champions
League. So you can understand the club's point of view but you must also
understand Australia - it's probably a bit of give and take on both sides."
Said Cahill
"I was really upset about last month's South Africa game (which he
missed through injury) because I had my heart set on playing and it's always
disheartening when you miss out for your country. I'm nursing a few knocks
but hopefully I'll get myself right and enjoy these games. I'm just willing
to put as much effort as possible into playing well for both my club and
Australia."
Story by Austin Rathe 24 March 2005
Tim Cahill will miss the preapartion for Everton's vital Premiership
game against West Brom on April 3rd, opting instead to play for his National
team.
Cahill, who is currently Oceania's player of the year, is due to play
against Iraq this weekend. Everton had wanted the injured player to return
home after that game, but he has elected to stay and play Indonesia as well.
Given the importance of the game for Everton's league campaign, Moyes
is certainly going to be unhappy.
"It's difficult for all the lads because we (Everton) have a lot of
big games coming up and are four points clear going for the Champions
League. So you can understand the club's point of view but you must also
understand Australia - it's probably a bit of give and take on both sides."
Said Cahill
"I was really upset about last month's South Africa game (which he
missed through injury) because I had my heart set on playing and it's always
disheartening when you miss out for your country. I'm nursing a few knocks
but hopefully I'll get myself right and enjoy these games. I'm just willing
to put as much effort as possible into playing well for both my club and
Australia."