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The Advertiser
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Gauci eyeing breakthrough for Villa and Socceroos
The baptism of a bleak Yorkshire winter has given Australian goalkeeper Joe Gauci the confidence he can push for more gametime with Premier League side Aston Villa and the Socceroos. Seven-cap international Gauci, who signed for Villa from Adelaide United nearly 18 months ago, is eager to make a case for more chances after being sent on loan to League One side Barnsley this season. The 24-year-old played seven games across an injury-hit spell for the Tykes and described the physicality and "more direct" football of England's lower leagues as a "real eye opener". But Villa's goalkeeping stocks are in a state of flux heading into the transfer window, with veteran back-up Robin Olsen to leave and starting 'keeper Emiliano Martinez linked with an off-season move. Gauci had been viewed as Villa's third-choice goalkeeper prior to his loan move to Barnsley and played in cup matches for the first team. But the South Australian is aware even if Argentinian international Martinez was to leave, Villa would likely bring a more experienced No. 1 in over the top of him. "I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said from the Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi. "When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow. "There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted. "If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities … and it's up to me to take them." Gauci has been undaunted by challenging more-established teammates for spots. He was a surprise choice for Popovic's first three games at the helm, briefly ousting captain Maty Ryan before his hip injury prevented him from staking a claim for March's qualifying wins over Indonesia and China. It remains to be seen whether Popovic will stick with Lens No.1 Ryan for the June 5 clash with Japan and the June 11 trip to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia where two wins would guarantee the Socceroos a World Cup berth next year. "Maty has been a fantastic mentor and role model, and younger me would be going crazy to say that he is able to compete for the No.1 spot for Australia," Gauci said. "Everyone wants to put themselves in the best position to be up for selection when we qualify for the World Cup." The baptism of a bleak Yorkshire winter has given Australian goalkeeper Joe Gauci the confidence he can push for more gametime with Premier League side Aston Villa and the Socceroos. Seven-cap international Gauci, who signed for Villa from Adelaide United nearly 18 months ago, is eager to make a case for more chances after being sent on loan to League One side Barnsley this season. The 24-year-old played seven games across an injury-hit spell for the Tykes and described the physicality and "more direct" football of England's lower leagues as a "real eye opener". But Villa's goalkeeping stocks are in a state of flux heading into the transfer window, with veteran back-up Robin Olsen to leave and starting 'keeper Emiliano Martinez linked with an off-season move. Gauci had been viewed as Villa's third-choice goalkeeper prior to his loan move to Barnsley and played in cup matches for the first team. But the South Australian is aware even if Argentinian international Martinez was to leave, Villa would likely bring a more experienced No. 1 in over the top of him. "I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said from the Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi. "When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow. "There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted. "If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities … and it's up to me to take them." Gauci has been undaunted by challenging more-established teammates for spots. He was a surprise choice for Popovic's first three games at the helm, briefly ousting captain Maty Ryan before his hip injury prevented him from staking a claim for March's qualifying wins over Indonesia and China. It remains to be seen whether Popovic will stick with Lens No.1 Ryan for the June 5 clash with Japan and the June 11 trip to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia where two wins would guarantee the Socceroos a World Cup berth next year. "Maty has been a fantastic mentor and role model, and younger me would be going crazy to say that he is able to compete for the No.1 spot for Australia," Gauci said. "Everyone wants to put themselves in the best position to be up for selection when we qualify for the World Cup." The baptism of a bleak Yorkshire winter has given Australian goalkeeper Joe Gauci the confidence he can push for more gametime with Premier League side Aston Villa and the Socceroos. Seven-cap international Gauci, who signed for Villa from Adelaide United nearly 18 months ago, is eager to make a case for more chances after being sent on loan to League One side Barnsley this season. The 24-year-old played seven games across an injury-hit spell for the Tykes and described the physicality and "more direct" football of England's lower leagues as a "real eye opener". But Villa's goalkeeping stocks are in a state of flux heading into the transfer window, with veteran back-up Robin Olsen to leave and starting 'keeper Emiliano Martinez linked with an off-season move. Gauci had been viewed as Villa's third-choice goalkeeper prior to his loan move to Barnsley and played in cup matches for the first team. But the South Australian is aware even if Argentinian international Martinez was to leave, Villa would likely bring a more experienced No. 1 in over the top of him. "I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said from the Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi. "When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow. "There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted. "If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities … and it's up to me to take them." Gauci has been undaunted by challenging more-established teammates for spots. He was a surprise choice for Popovic's first three games at the helm, briefly ousting captain Maty Ryan before his hip injury prevented him from staking a claim for March's qualifying wins over Indonesia and China. It remains to be seen whether Popovic will stick with Lens No.1 Ryan for the June 5 clash with Japan and the June 11 trip to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia where two wins would guarantee the Socceroos a World Cup berth next year. "Maty has been a fantastic mentor and role model, and younger me would be going crazy to say that he is able to compete for the No.1 spot for Australia," Gauci said. "Everyone wants to put themselves in the best position to be up for selection when we qualify for the World Cup."
West Australian
28-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Gauci eyeing breakthrough for Villa and Socceroos
The baptism of a bleak Yorkshire winter has given Australian goalkeeper Joe Gauci the confidence he can push for more gametime with Premier League side Aston Villa and the Socceroos. Seven-cap international Gauci, who signed for Villa from Adelaide United nearly 18 months ago, is eager to make a case for more chances after being sent on loan to League One side Barnsley this season. The 24-year-old played seven games across an injury-hit spell for the Tykes and described the physicality and "more direct" football of England's lower leagues as a "real eye opener". But Villa's goalkeeping stocks are in a state of flux heading into the transfer window, with veteran back-up Robin Olsen to leave and starting 'keeper Emiliano Martinez linked with an off-season move. Gauci had been viewed as Villa's third-choice goalkeeper prior to his loan move to Barnsley and played in cup matches for the first team. But the South Australian is aware even if Argentinian international Martinez was to leave, Villa would likely bring a more experienced No. 1 in over the top of him. "I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said from the Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi. "When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow. "There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted. "If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities … and it's up to me to take them." Gauci has been undaunted by challenging more-established teammates for spots. He was a surprise choice for Popovic's first three games at the helm, briefly ousting captain Maty Ryan before his hip injury prevented him from staking a claim for March's qualifying wins over Indonesia and China. It remains to be seen whether Popovic will stick with Lens No.1 Ryan for the June 5 clash with Japan and the June 11 trip to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia where two wins would guarantee the Socceroos a World Cup berth next year. "Maty has been a fantastic mentor and role model, and younger me would be going crazy to say that he is able to compete for the No.1 spot for Australia," Gauci said. "Everyone wants to put themselves in the best position to be up for selection when we qualify for the World Cup."
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Gauci eyeing breakthrough for Villa and Socceroos
The baptism of a bleak Yorkshire winter has given Australian goalkeeper Joe Gauci the confidence he can push for more gametime with Premier League side Aston Villa and the Socceroos. Seven-cap international Gauci, who signed for Villa from Adelaide United nearly 18 months ago, is eager to make a case for more chances after being sent on loan to League One side Barnsley this season. The 24-year-old played seven games across an injury-hit spell for the Tykes and described the physicality and "more direct" football of England's lower leagues as a "real eye opener". But Villa's goalkeeping stocks are in a state of flux heading into the transfer window, with veteran back-up Robin Olsen to leave and starting 'keeper Emiliano Martinez linked with an off-season move. Gauci had been viewed as Villa's third-choice goalkeeper prior to his loan move to Barnsley and played in cup matches for the first team. But the South Australian is aware even if Argentinian international Martinez was to leave, Villa would likely bring a more experienced No. 1 in over the top of him. "I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said from the Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi. "When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow. "There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted. "If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities … and it's up to me to take them." Gauci has been undaunted by challenging more-established teammates for spots. He was a surprise choice for Popovic's first three games at the helm, briefly ousting captain Maty Ryan before his hip injury prevented him from staking a claim for March's qualifying wins over Indonesia and China. It remains to be seen whether Popovic will stick with Lens No.1 Ryan for the June 5 clash with Japan and the June 11 trip to Jeddah to face Saudi Arabia where two wins would guarantee the Socceroos a World Cup berth next year. "Maty has been a fantastic mentor and role model, and younger me would be going crazy to say that he is able to compete for the No.1 spot for Australia," Gauci said. "Everyone wants to put themselves in the best position to be up for selection when we qualify for the World Cup."
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Wales Online
Teenager Corey Gauci faces life in jail for murdering dad-of-seven
A teenager will be sentenced today for murdering a father-of-seven in Cardiff after an argument between a former couple. Colin Richards bled to death after being stabbed in the top of his right thigh by Corey Gauci just after 11pm on April 7 last year. Gauci, 19, left Mr Richards, 48, with fatal damage to the femoral artery and vein. Gauci had become involved in an argument between former couple Noreen O'Driscoll and Christian Morgan which saw two groups travelling to an area of Ely in Cardiff, some armed with knives. Morgan had previously been in a relationship with James O'Driscoll's sister Noreen O'Driscoll, 29, but she had become jealous after he began seeing another woman. Prosecutor David Elias KC told the trial Noreen O'Driscoll had sent threatening and insulting messages to Morgan and had threatened to damage his car. At around 10.45pm on April 7, 2024 Morgan was seen on CCTV in possession of a knife. He called Mr Richards who arrived at the scene in his Audi in possession of a hammer and drove Morgan to Heol Trelai in Ely. Upon arriving at Heol y Berllan the court heard James O'Driscoll and and Gauci were armed with knives and wearing balaclavas. Mr Richards and Morgan were seen hiding in a cut-through on to Heol y Berllan and were seen to move towards the Nissan Qashqai. Mr Elias said damage was caused to the Qashqai and broken glass was later found in the street. Two men from the Qashqai, whom the prosecution claimed were Gauci and Mr O'Driscoll, were seen to enter the cut-through. The court heard James O'Driscoll chased Morgan and Mr Richards with Morgan chased to the Highfields pub by O'Driscoll while Gauci and Mr Richards remained near the Audi. When Morgan reached the car he saw Mr Richards bleeding from his wound in the passenger seat and called 999. The police and ambulance arrived at 11.32pm and resuscitation attempts were made but Mr Richards was declared dead at 12.22am on April 8. (Image: Family photograph) Following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court a jury found Gauci, of Wilson Road in Ely, guilty of murder and violent disorder on Wednesday, April 9. Soraya Somersall, 44, of Loudon Square, Butetown, was found guilty of assisting an offender. James O'Driscoll, 27, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of violent disorder and of having an article with a blade or point. Christian Morgan, 36, of Heol y Berllan, Ely, was found guilty of having an article with a blade or point. The jury were unable to reach a verdict in respect of a charge of violent disorder. Noreen O'Driscoll, 29, of Parker Road, Ely, was found guilty of assisting an offender. Rebecca Ross, 44, of Newark Road, Lincoln, was found guilty of assisting an offender and having an article with a blade or point. Gauci and his co-defendants are being sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on May 23. Follow live sentencing updates below:
Herald Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Socceroo Jackson Irvine sidelined with football problem
Don't miss out on the headlines from Football. Followed categories will be added to My News. Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has a 'micro-fracture' in his foot in concerning injury news ahead of Australia's FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Irvine missed his German club St Pauli's 1-1 draw on Monday (AEST) with Bayer Leverkusen because of a stress reaction in his left foot. St Pauli manager Alexander Blessin seemed hopeful, rather than confident, that club captain Irvine would return before the end of the Bundesliga season on May 17. 'With Jacko, we're not ready to write him off for the entire season – it's a micro-fracture,' Blessin said. Socceroos coach Tony Popovic will also be sweating on the fitness of 32-year-old Irvine – the cornerstone of Australia's midfield – ahead of the national team's clash with Japan in Perth on June 5 and the game against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on June 11 (AEST). The Socceroos are in a strong position to seal qualification to next year's World Cup, but the loss of Irvine would be a blow. In better news for the Socceroos, goalkeeper Joe Gauci returned from a hip injury in his English League One club Barnsley's 1-1 weekend draw with Peterborough. Gauci, who is on loan to Barnsley from Premier League club Aston Villa, made his first appearance since February 22. 'Been a while, happy to be back,' Gauci posted on social meeting after his return. Gauci missed the Socceroos' wins over Indonesia and China last month, with national captain Mat Ryan starting between the posts in both matches. Ryan's French club Lens beat Brest 3-1 on Monday to move to eighth place on the Ligue One ladder. Fellow gloveman Paul Izzo, who remains uncapped despite being a member of recent Socceroos squads, was part of the Randers team lost 4-3 on Tuesday morning (AEST) to Brondby in a Danish Superliga playoff. Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure also started for Randers, who again meet Brondby on Saturday. Originally published as 'Micro-fracture' sidelines Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine
