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Babbel unloads on A-League after sacking

Babbel unloads on A-League after sacking

Sacked Western Sydney Wanderers coach has unloaded on the standard of the A-League and referees in a candid post-axing interview with the German media. 22 Jan 2020
What were YOU talking about?

What were YOU talking about?

A look at round 15 of A-League action in which referee Kate Jacewicz made history and Western Sydney suffered more pain which ultimately cost their coach his job. 20 Jan 2020
'Thank you for everything...' - watch Babbel's amazing exit video

'Thank you for everything...' - watch Babbel's amazing exit video

Axed Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has released an incredible video on the day of his sacking, thanking everyone in the Australian football community for his time in the A-League. 20 Jan 2020
Bye bye Babbel...Wanderers sack coach

Bye bye Babbel...Wanderers sack coach

Western Sydney Wanderers have pulled the trigger on under-fire coach Markus Babbel, axing the German midway through his three-year contract. 20 Jan 2020
Babbel next for the chop?

Babbel next for the chop?

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel has declared himself "a fighter" amid reports he could be sacked by the A-League club on Monday. 20 Jan 2020
Assistant to be Wanderers' caretaker coach

Assistant to be Wanderers' caretaker coach

Western Sydney have appointed assistant Jean Paul de Marigny as caretaker after the axing of the Wanderers' head A-League coach Markus Babbel. 20 Jan 2020
Wanderers' woes after Glory A-League loss

Wanderers' woes after Glory A-League loss

Western Sydney have lost 1-0 to Perth at Bankwest Stadium in an A-League result which might spell the end under-fire coach Markus Babbel. 19 Jan 2020
Popovic: I hope WSW turn things around...but not starting this week

Popovic: I hope WSW turn things around...but not starting this week

Perth Glory are aiming for a club record of six consecutive wins on Sunday night when they take on Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium. 18 Jan 2020
Wanderers re-sign Lopar for two seasons

Wanderers re-sign Lopar for two seasons

Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has been rewarded for an impressive rookie A-League season with a contract extension. 15 Jan 2020
Babbel under pressure after latest loss

Babbel under pressure after latest loss

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel faces an uncertain week after the side slumped to their seventh loss from the last nine A-League matches on Saturday. 13 Jan 2020
'It's not because the other teams are playing outstanding football – but if you can't score...

'It's not because the other teams are playing outstanding football – but if you can't score...

Markus Babbel says his Western Sydney Wanderers aren't the only team to go through an A-League slump and called on his players to fight their way out of it. 12 Jan 2020
3 Things We Learned: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar

3 Things We Learned: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar

Welcome to Wanderland; where Western Sydney just can't catch a break. It was a tough game to watch for neutral's but once again, the conversation has shifted to the technology. 1 Jan 2020
Fowler not daunted by Roar's struggles

Fowler not daunted by Roar's struggles

Coaches Robbie Fowler and Markus Babbel have leant on each other during their A-League struggles but will put their friendship to the side on New Year's Day. 31 Dec 2019
Babbel: Australia isn't easy for European footballers

Babbel: Australia isn't easy for European footballers

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel is hopeful the Wanderers' dramatic 3-2 win over Adelaide can spark a run of form. 28 Dec 2019
Babbel: We don't let dog shit in the house

Babbel: We don't let dog shit in the house

Markus Babbel is under pressure to keep his position as Western Sydney coach but is confident a drought-breaking A-League win isn't far away. 26 Dec 2019
Babbel's pride in Best Western Derby draw

Babbel's pride in Best Western Derby draw

Western Sydney Wanderers will remain outside the A-League top six for another week after a 1-1 draw against Western United on Friday night. 21 Dec 2019

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