In these dark days Wanderers fans have been surviving off the rumours of a player overhaul in the January transfer window. With loud noises surrounding a number of players, manager Tony Popovic was quoted in the Daily Telegraph today, fanning the flames, "Every player is contracted but we'll see what happens in January."
So Western Sydney can expect new recruits soon, but new recruits require time. Firstly there is integration into the playing group, then there is adapting to the playing style. Add to that the forming of on field combinations that can break open a defence.
No doubt the Wanderers need time but that is something they dont have. They face an equally desperate Central Coast today before taking on Melbourne Victory on January 6th.
Yes, the Asian Cup break will give new recruits much needed time to be integrated into the group. But Western Sydney simply have to win from this point on.
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Only a miracle can turn this season around, and the Wanderers have surely used up all the divine assistance due to them, for a year or two at least.
A very disappointing result for a team that was able to bring down the powerhouse squad, Al Hilal FC, in last year's AFC Champions League finals.
ReplyDeleteI thought they played inspired in that tournament but this news tells me that they the club didn't have what it takes to sustain their forward momentum in the local league.
Tough times for Wanderers. There was also a pay dispute leading into the recent World Club Cup which I didn't mention in the article. I get the feeling the money and the factors alluded to above make the mountain a little too tall for the red and black to climb. Fans should set their sights on 2015 ACL.
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