Socceroos coach Frank Arok dies, aged 89
Tributes are piling in for Frank Arok after the former Socceroos coach died on Tuesday night at the age of 88.
Arok led the Socceroos in 89 internationals and a highlight of his career was overseeing the national team at the 1988 Olympics Games in Seoul.
His death, which came just eight days shy of his 89th birthday, was announced on the Socceroos' official Twitter account.
Former Socceroos Robbie Slater and Mark Schwarzer were among countless top figures in Australian football who took to social media to praise the man and coach Arok was.
Many journalists also paid tribute to Arok.
Below are some special photos that capture the tremendous person and coach Arok was.
Frank Arok watching on at a state grand final in 1981. Fairfax
Frank Arok was unhappy with the width of Sydney's Barton Park in 1980. Fairfax
Frank Arok at a Socceroos match. Fairfax
Frank Arok greeting two his SCG Australia players: fullback Alan Davison (left) and goalkeeper Tony Pezzano (right) after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United in 1984. Fairfax
Frank Arok ahead of a Socceroos match. Social media
