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An Elton John concert is going to be at Bankwest Stadium on March 7th 2020. How will the pitch hold up? Hopefully better than Spotless. https://bankweststadium.com.au/whats-on/elton-john/

I'm confused.......................................

From Mitchell Dukes FB page 'Good article and just to make it clear I’m completely committed to the wanderers this was just saying that if the right opportunity overseas was to come along I’ve still got that ambition so would be silly not to consider it 😁 just seen some comments of people questioning my loyalty blah blah so there you go 🤪 '

https://www.ffa.com.au/news/statement-football-federation-australia-re-alen-stajcic Statement from Football Federation Australia regarding Alen Stajcic On 19 January 2019 Football Federation Australia (FFA) made the decision to terminate the contract of the Matildas head coach, Alen Stajcic. Since that time there has been considerable commentary and speculation about why Alen Stajcic’s contract was terminated. FFA by this statement wishes to make clear that Alen Stajcic’s contract was not terminated on the basis that he had breached his contract or had engaged in any misconduct. Any inference that has been drawn about these being reasons for Alen’s contract termination is wrong. Alen’s contract was terminated by FFA exercising its contractual right of termination by making a preagreed payment in lieu of notice. FFA’s decision to do this was reached simply because its Board formed the view, following a process undertaken by management, that the Matildas would benefit from a new coach for the FIFA World Cup in France. FFA acknowledges that some of the speculation about the termination of Alen’s contract was caused by statements made by one of its directors, Heather Reid. These statements were not made on behalf of FFA and did not reflect the decision of the Board or the reasons why it made that decision. Heather has withdrawn those comments and issued an apology to Alen for having made them. FFA and Alen in the interests of the Matildas have also agreed to resolve their differences and move forward and neither will be making any further comment on these issues. FFA gratefully acknowledges the significant contribution that Alen has made to women’s football in Australia and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

Forza Juve!

My wife does not understand why I get excited when I see all these images of our new stadium................................but it's stunning.........................it's stadium porn.

This is back in 2013 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/tottenham-a-dream-come-true-for-gallifuoco 'The 19-year-old midfielder has become one of the first names on the team sheet for the Spurs Under-21 side in the last year, marking an incredible transition from the Sutherland Sharks, south of Sydney, where he played his junior club football.'

'The agreement will see the Wanderers play all home matches in the Hyundai A-League, FFA Cup (from the quarter-finals stage) and future AFC Champions League games at their new home ground in the heart of Parramatta. While the Wanderers Westfield W-League team will also play matches at the venue from next season.'

Puma's contract with Sydney ends at the end of this season. Will Nike move there? 'The deal will start from July 1, 2015 and will see Sydney FC wear PUMA sportswear until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season.'

Much better second half. Nice to win.

From https://www.a-league.com.au/news/signing-news-risdon-becomes-western-melbourne-groups-first-australian-player Caltex Socceroos defender Josh Risdon has become Western Melbourne Group's second signing and first Australian player. Risdon penned terms on a two-year deal ahead of the club's maiden Hyundai A-League 2019/20 campaign. The 26-year-old right back of 170 Hyundai A-League appearances has also emerged as key player for the national team, shining on the FIFA World Cup stage in Russia 2018, and earning 14 caps in total for the Caltex Socceroos. The Western Sydney Wanderers man is the second player to join the newly-formed outfit following the signature of Greece international Panagiotis Kone earlier this month. “I’m absolutely stoked to be the first Australian player to join Western Melbourne," he told the club's website. "With the signing of Panagiotis as the marquee, I can see the club has big ambitions both on the park and off it. “With their own boutique stadium being built, which I think is a great idea, the club has an exciting future. “I’m a hard worker who understands that the fans in the west of Melbourne want players who’ll give absolutely 100% for the shirt. I can’t wait to start doing that."

If you get there before 5.30 it's free. The Western Sydney Wanderers will be opening the gates for their Foxtel Y-League Grand Final match against Brisbane Roar at ANZ Stadium on Friday afternoon. The Red & Black topped the Conference B table in extraordinary circumstances after defeating Sydney 2-1 in the final match of the regular season. Entry to the match will be FREE until 5:30pm through Gates E/K. Entry to the Wanderers Foxtel Y-League match also includes FREE entry to the Hyundai A-League fixture that follows after in the general admission area only.

We are terrible. Thankfully Brisbane are worse.

Duke is officially announced as a Wanderer.

Lost 5-1. Sam Kerr is class on the pitch and off it.