Carl Robinson was aiming for a top-four finish this season,if not top two. Instead,his side need a miracle to make the finals after losing to the Wellington Phoenix.
A second half header from the Brazilian striker sealed a 1-0 win for Sydney FC and dealt a hammer blow to the Wanderers’ hopes of making the finals.
The only thing Andrew Redmayne deflects quicker than shots is praise. He’s set a new club record for clean sheets,but he won’t be happy unless his team wins.
The morning after their win over Melbourne,Sydney FC underwent Cryotherapy freezing to accelerate their recovery ahead of the derby against the Wanderers.
James Troisi was the star in the Wanderers’ 5-0 thrashing of Western United,while Sydney FC were held to a 1-1 draw by the Newcastle Jets after more VAR controversy.
Steven Ugarkovic’s move to the Western Sydney Wanderers has irked rival A-League clubs,who believe Newcastle’s temporary ownership situation is open to manipulation.
Five years after he nearly joined Western Sydney,Scott McDonald made a dream debut,scoring what proved to be the winning goal against the club’s bitter rivals.
Wanderers captain insists the fans’ protests should have been directed at the under-performing players rather than the club’s administration.
Second only to Belgrade’s eternal derby,the Sydney Derby holds a special place for Milos Ninkovic even if the fanfare has taped over his six years in Sydney.
Steve Kean made a winning start to his coaching role when Victory beat Wanderers 5-4 but they lived on their nerves after leading 5-1 with 14 minutes left.
On the eve of the A-League season,Tate Russell decided it was time to show his appreciation to his dad - former rugby league star Ian - for all his wisdom over the years.