Harry Williams beat Rangers but lost to Celtic

The Nearpost first studio guest Indigenous Australian and Socceroo World Cup 1974 hero Harry Williams told the listeners of his times in the Socceroos, the comaraderie at the 1974 World Cup, playing with Johnny Warren, his thoughts on John Aloisi's penalty, the Harry Williams Cup and how Sydney FC are supporting this trophy for Indigenous children from NSW, and much much more. You can get the full interview on this weeks podcast above.

It was a priviledge to interview Canberra's legendary footballer. Thanks Harry for your support.

Did you know Harry played against Rangers and Celtic. Of course he lost to Celtic but beat Rangers...some things the more they change the more they stay the same...

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How many Indigenous Socceroos have there been?

How many Indigenous Australians have played for the Socceroos?

Given the numbers of Indigenous players runnning around in AFL and other codes I would have expected a fair number to have made it through the football ranks.

Well, my research suggests just FOUR!

Canberra's own Harry Williams, who played in the World Cup 1974 side, Kasey Wehrmann and Jade North and Travis Dodd who are still both playing in the A-League are the only Indigenous Socceroos.

Anymore? Let me know.

A bit embarrasing really, but let's hope things are on the move as Indigenous football carnival occurs in Sydney each year and various other grassroot work takes place across the country

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