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Aloisi quits as Brisbane Roar coach

Former Socceroos star John Aloisi quit Friday as coach of A-League strugglers Brisbane Roar after a poor start to the season.
John Aloisi's Brisbane Roar have struggled this season
John Aloisi's Brisbane Roar have struggled this season

Aloisi, who secured Australia's place in the 2006 World Cup after slotting home a winning play-off penalty against Uruguay, said it was in the best interests of the club that he stand down.

"For the past three-and-a-half years, I have given every minute of my life to make the Brisbane Roar a success," he said in a statement.

"Upon reflection of the current situation, I have made the difficult decision to stand down effective immediately as I believe this is in the best interest of the playing group and football club."

The Roar are ninth in the 10-team A-League table with just one win and five losses from nine matches.

The club said Darren Davies would take over as interim coach until a new one is appointed.

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