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barcenal

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"The crowds and the supporters are fantastic," [Hersi] said. "They are so happy and they are enjoying watching us play so much, it just makes me so happy.

 

"When I see how much they want us to win I just keep pushing and keep running because I can't let them down. I don't want to lose one game.

 

"The people of Parramatta and Western Sydney are so amazing. It does not matter if you are rich or poor or Asian or African or white, you all just celebrate together and it is such a great thing.

 

"I want to win something with the Wanderers if not this year then next year and beyond.

 

[dailytelegraph]

 

Well said, Hersi!

 

I'm really happy about being able to see him in the red and black for another season.

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Harvey

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Today is a good day. Was thinking just the other day how much of a impact he makes and that we really need to re-sign him.

 

"The people of Parramatta and Western Sydney are so amazing. It does not matter if you are rich or poor or Asian or African or white, you all just celebrate together and it is such a great thing."

 

Love it! Bringing everyone together.

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HungHuynh

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If others stay I will stay too, says Hersi

http://www.watoday.com.au/breaking-news-sport/if-others-stay-i-will-stay-too-says-hersi-20130206-2dyf4.html

 

Western Sydney Wanderers livewire Youssouf Hersi admitted he'd contemplated returning overseas but was swayed to stick with the A-League club after a host of his teammates re-signed.

 

The 30-year-old winger has been a revelation for the Wanderers in their debut season and will now be in the red and black strip for another year after extending his contract until the end of the 2013/14 season campaign.

 

The Ethiopian-born Dutchman is hoping to build on his four goals and seven assists in what has been a remarkable year for the club.

 

He was in blistering form again against Adelaide on Sunday scoring twice and setting up another to ensure the Wanderers remain in third spot just a point adrift of Melbourne Victory and only four away from table-toppers the Central Coast.

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Hersi revealed he'd thought of returning overseas after receiving offers from European clubs, but instead decided to stay on with the Wanderers.

 

"It was difficult because I wanted to go somewhere else, maybe," he said on Wednesday.

 

"But I thought no, it's better to stay here, follow my heart."

 

Part of that decision hinged on whether Hersi would continue playing with a team he's become comfortable with.

 

"I said, if some players stay, I will stay as well."

 

Hersi joins defenders Jerome Polenz, Michael Beauchamp, Adam D'Apuzzo, Shannon Cole, goalkeeper Ante Covic and midfielder Mateo Poljak who all re-singed with the club last month.

 

A question mark still lingers over Japanese star Shinji Ono but Hersi's hopes are high the marquee man will follow suit.

 

"I hope that he will stay as well for the next year. Let's hope he stays."

 

The club is in discussions with Ono's representatives and coach Tony Popovic says they're "happy" with the progress.

 

"We're very positive that the outcome will suit both parties," Popovic said.

 

"We certainly want him here next year and we're confident that we can achieve that."

 

Popovic shook off speculation that rival A-League and Chinese clubs were circling.

 

"Good players are always linked to clubs, so we're actually quite pleased that he's doing that well that other clubs want him," he said.

 

Hersi, who endured a knee reconstruction while playing in Holland and had not played a game since 2011, and admitted had it not been for the set-back he may never have ended up in Australia.

 

"Before my injury I would (have never thought I would play in Australia)," he said.

 

"After my injury maybe, but before, no."

 

He says not only has he rediscovered his love for the sport but the injury forced him to re-think his attitude toward the game.

 

"Before my injury...I don't (sic) have too much patience. All I was thinking about was to play as high as possible," he said.

 

"After my injury I thought (in) a different way, I want to enjoy the football again and be happy and follow my heart...and that's (part of) making the decision to stay here as well."

 

The Wanderers will attempt to post their fifth consecutive win when they host the Newcastle Jets on Saturday at Campbelltown Stadium.

 

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StillWandering

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"The crowds and the supporters are fantastic," [Hersi] said. "They are so happy and they are enjoying watching us play so much, it just makes me so happy.

 

"When I see how much they want us to win I just keep pushing and keep running because I can't let them down. I don't want to lose one game.

 

"The people of Parramatta and Western Sydney are so amazing. It does not matter if you are rich or poor or Asian or African or white, you all just celebrate together and it is such a great thing.

 

"I want to win something with the Wanderers if not this year then next year and beyond.

 

[dailytelegraph]

 

Well said, Hersi!

 

I'm really happy about being able to see him in the red and black for another season.

What a champion! I literally got goosebumps reading that statement, as much as you hope the players appreciate our efforts, It really floors you knowing how much they feed off this passion. Also great to have someone acknowledge the great people of the West, I love youusss all! 

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Burztur

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''I was four so I move with my whole family [to] Holland because there was a war in Ethiopia … and from that we start everything to build a new life,'' Hersi said. ''It was very difficult because my parents [didn't speak] the language. They can speak only French. They don't have a lot of money. They had nothing any more, just the family. My mother, my father [started] a whole new life with nothing and they fight through.''

 

That's a common story in Western Sydney. A club where the players represent the fans. 

 

A champion indeed.

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MiteyLFC

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Sign him up for another 10 years, he can run around in his wheelchair for all I care, he'll still be running rings around the opposition defenders in the A-League!!

I'm on a high after his goal... lol

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dochers

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We need a Hersi Song.

 

 

chant time

 

Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Hersi!! Habesha!!

 

I spent 6 mths in Addis Ababa in 2010 (and visited Dire Dawa, Hersi hometown), habesha seems to be Ethiopian for authentic and very cool. I reckon he might appreciate that one...??

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Rookoz

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We need a Hersi Song.

 

 

>chant time

 

Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Hersi!! Habesha!!

 

I spent 6 mths in Addis Ababa in 2010 (and visited Dire Dawa, Hersi hometown), habesha seems to be Ethiopian for authentic and very cool. I reckon he might appreciate that one...??

 

 

Just got back... after lots of practice with the Hersi Chant... can't wait to belt it out and see the expression on his face :)

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Balkanite

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We need a Hersi Song.

 

 

>chan

t time

 

Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Ha-be-sha Hersi, Hersi!! Habesha!!

 

I spent 6 mths in Addis Ababa in 2010 (and visited Dire Dawa, Hersi hometown), habesha seems to be Ethiopian for authentic and very cool. I reckon he might appreciate that one...??

 

Just got back... after lots of practice with the Hersi Chant... can't wait to belt it out and see the expression on his face :)

 

 

 

Thats Awesome! .. cant wait to hear it

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yttam95

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A few of his yellows this year have been stupid to say the least. Hindsight is wonderful... spewing it cost him the derby!

Considering he was being interviewed on his thoughts and how he was feeling about it..

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Johnno

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I've said it before, players who miss a game due to stupid accumulated yellow cards should be made to man the NRMA Ball Amnesty van or the mini clinic thing behind the merch van on game day

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SikWitIt

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Sometimes some of those accumulated yellows can come from harsh decisions aswell though. Can be unfair on a player to be punished even more but I agree it's a good deterrent

 

Spewing Hersi is missing the derby though.

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