The Wanderers ground out to a frustrating 1-1 draw against cellar dwellers Newcastle Jets, but there one player define the side for any future Wanderers manager.
GIVE IT TO THE KIDS
Despite a win and a draw in Carl Robinson's first two matches, the season is over for Newcastle Jets. So, off to find positives in their campaign. Blooding in some youngsters isn't a bad shout.
If your chances of making the finals are all but dashed bringing in a handful of players into the first team to bring some life is a good foundation to build on for next season.
The Wanderers did something similar in Babbel's first season where we saw the introduciton of Mohamed Adam, Tate Russell and Tass Mourdoukoutas who have gone on to get plenty of senior minutes and fit in at A-League level, and all it took was half a season.
OLD TRICKS SOUR DRAW BUT POSITIVES IN SIGHT
Some old story. Struggle to convert their chances and cop a late equaliser, despite having a sensational opening 20 minutes.
The ires of Babbel haven't been totally flushed out since his departure, but a change like this was never going to happen quickly.
Luckily for the Wanderers they've taken four points from a possible six under de Marigny. With their next two games also in Sydney they will have spent over a month in their own backyard.
A start for Simon Cox is a promising sign for the Wanderers interim coach while significant improvements have been made by Bruce Kamau who was sending Bobby Burns on a merry dance in the game at right wing-back.
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