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Wellington Phoenix’s treatment of Mark Rudan ‘all part of the fun’

Mark Rudan secured victory on his first return to Wellington with his Western United side.

Perth Glory had the game in their hands but let it slip through their fingers in the final minute of play as Roy O’Donovan scored a late equaliser.

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City couldn’t sort out their differences at Marvel stadium as their match ended in a draw.

Western Sydney Wanderers kicked off their new A-League season with a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners.

Defending A-League champions Sydney FC kicked off with a 3-2 win over Adelaide United.
Western United coach Mark Rudan spent an offseason in the spotlight after his A-League defection from Wellington Phoenix.
But on Sunday night he returned to Westpac Stadium, where he was booed, jeered, and even dodged a flag or two flung from the stands.
“It was quite clear what my role was going to be coming back here,” Rudan said after overseeing a 1-0 win.
“And that was fine. We work in the entertainment industry.
“No issue. No problem. No dramas. It’s to be expected. All good. All part of the…

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The under-23 rule
Football Federation Australia announced on Friday that A-League regulations had been amended to allow two extra substitutes on the…

Mark Rudan’s return spices up Wellington Phoenix A-League opener

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.
Wellington’s Westpac Stadium will host the figurative birth of Western United and the rebirth of the Phoenix on Sunday in an enticing A-League opening round fixture.
For the new Victorian side, a busy 10 months of off-field effort will finally come to fruition when they play their first official game after Western United were announced as the league’s 11th franchise back in December.
Since then, they’ve worked tirelessly to build a squad for their maiden campaign.
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A-League opening round preview: Can Rudan recreate his magic at Western United?

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
All you need to know about this week’s A-League action, all in one place.

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The weekend’s big questions
Can Mark Rudan transfer his approach to another environment?
It would be fair to say, considering resources…

A-League Season Preview: New signings, key players, ones to watch

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
After the longest preseason in football, the battle for the Toilet Seat finally returns. The boardroom struggle for control means season 2019-20 is one of transition for the A-League, while a lack of blockbuster signings underlined the more subdued lead-up.
Still, there are plenty of talking points. A new club and another on the way, and coaching changes to rival the player merry-go-round.

Here’s all you need to know about every team ahead of Friday night’s opener between Adelaide United and Sydney…

Taylor named new Wellington Phoenix captain

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
Former Premier League defender Steven Taylor has been handed the Wellington Phoenix captain’s armband after 11 seasons in the care of Andrew Durante.
Coach Ufuk Talay confirmed Taylor will lead a new-look Phoenix in the 2019-20 A-League, after Durante was one of 14 players to depart from last season.
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The 33-year-old Taylor played more than 200 games for Newcastle United and impressed in his maiden…

FFA Cup: Fowler to make coaching debut vs. Sydney FC

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
The first competitive match of Robbie Fowler’s Brisbane Roar reign will be an FFA Cup clash away at A-League champions Sydney FC.
The Liverpool legend, who is embarking on the first full-time head coaching role of his storied career, will take the Roar to face Steve Corica’s Sky Blues in a round-of-32 clash after the pair were drawn together on Wednesday.
It will be Fowler’s first big challenge at the helm of the new-look Roar who have shipped out 16 players following their disastrous 2018-19 A-League…

Meet Roy Krishna: A-league MVP is ATK’s big signing

Roy Krishna has signed for ISL club ATK from A-league club Wellington Phoenix
In Roy Krishna’s own words, “it’s not often that little island boys get to the big stage.”
Krishna officially sealed a one-year deal with Indian Super League side ATK this week, after confirming last month he would not be re-signing with the Wellington Phoenix. Seeking a move overseas, he reportedly turned down other offers, returning to his ancestral home.
“It was not just about me, it was about my family,” he told New Zealand website Stuff. “Obviously my forefathers came from there 140 years ago,…

ATK signs A-League MVP Roy Krishna

Roy Krishna won both the A-League best player award and golden boot last season.
Indian Super League side ATK have signed the A-League’s best player, Roy Krishna, from Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.
The Fiji international heads to Kolkata after a breakout season in Australia’s top division, where he scored 18 goals on his way to winning the golden boot, as well as the Johnny Warren Medal.
“140 years ago my ancestors came to Fiji from Kolkata, India in search of better opportunities. Today marks the start of a similar journey,” the 31-year-old said on Twitter.
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Luke DeVere swaps Brisbane for Wellington

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including where Matthijs de Ligt will land in the summer transfer window.
Wellington Phoenix have replaced the A-League’s most prolific player with one of the unluckiest after the recruitment of defender Luke DeVere.
Central defender DeVere will effectively cover the departure of Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante, after he agreed to a one-season deal with the Kiwi club.
The 29-year-old DeVere will hope the move results in a change of fortune after being dogged by knee problems over the past five seasons with Brisbane Roar, having made just 45 appearances.
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