Bolton says Bosnich has already had a huge impact on the A-League but says Sydney made the former Villian 'look good' in the recent 3-0 loss to the Mariners.

Bolton told au.fourfourtwo.com: "It was The Bozza Show but I think we certainly made him look good.

"I wish we had've done more for him to actually earn the exposure that it got. We put it on a platter for him a little bit. He made the most of it.

"But it was good for the A-League. He's had a good start. He's probably settled now, the nerves and all that and I'm sure he'll be even more composed in the second game he plays."

Bosnich saved Steve Corica's penalty and made a number of flying saves in the 3-0 win to the Mariners ? his first competitive outing for around six years.

"Put it this way, it was entertaining, but good on him. He's been out of the game so long and the instincts are still there," said Bolton, 32.

And Bolton, capped four times for Australia, said while Bosnich may've some sharpness to regain, he hasn't lost his instincts. "He's got that on his side.

"I remember watching him at Villa and he was the bees knees. He'll always be recognized as one of the great keepers and one of the great characters. He'll be remembered in a positive frame of mind."

Quizzed on his thoughts about the potential duel between Coast keeper Vukovic and Bosnich and Bolton was adamant who he thought should get the gloves.

"I'd be very surprised if he played in front of Vukovic," said Bolton.

"If he was able to get in front of Vuka then full credit to him because Vuka is one of the brightest keepers in the league and as I said, I'd be surprised if he played in front of him."

Vukovic is eligible for the first two A-League rounds before his striking ban kicks in which will see him out for rounds three to seven. It's expected Bosnich will take over at that point, perhaps even earlier.

"If he (Bosnich) takes his chances in those five games, then full credit to him, but I've have huge respect for Vuka and I think he'll do well.

"And Lawrie (McKinna) is the type of coach who if he's playing well, he'll stick with him. So it's up to Bozza now.

"But he's got to get signed first, so it's all a little premature to talk about things just yet."