While Sydney FC, the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets have all enjoyed plenty of media attention since the end of last season, Glory transfer activity has not generally generated the same hype.

Coach Dave Mitchell has moved to strengthen his squad, bringing in Frank Juric, Eugene Dadi and Adriano Pellegrino, but without securing a name to really set A-League tongues wagging.

Defender Foxe was the big capture 12 months ago but his Glory career stalled before it had even started. An injury in pre-season saw Foxe ruled out for the bulk of the campaign but he did return in time to help the club avoid the wooden spoon.

The former Socceroo is fit and raring to go now though and says his colleagues are ready to draw a line under past disappointments.

He told au.fourfourtwo.com: “People can talk about us or not talk about us to be honest. Dave Mitchell is no fool, he’s played at the highest level and knows what he wants in a player. I’ve been impressed with the boys he’s brought in so far and people are feeling very positive.

“I know all the other clubs will say exactly the same thing but people forget that we had a good end to last season. It was the start that really killed us.”

Glory will be without the experience of Simon Colosimo and Stan Lazaridis for season four but Foxe doesn’t feel any extra pressure has suddenly fallen on his shoulders.

“Stan was a fantastic guy to have here but as well as myself there’s other experienced guys in the squad who can help support the younger boys next year,” said Foxe.

Foxe, who has seen his career blighted by injury problems at the likes of West Ham United, Portsmouth and Leeds United, is way past crossing fingers and toes in the hope of avoiding further problems.

He said: “I’m feeling good right now and I’ve worked really hard with the medical staff here at the club.

“You do all you can to keep fit and avoid injuries but sometimes they happen. You can’t worry too much about it. If it’s going to happen, it’ll happen.”

Foxe is still only 30 and believes he has plenty to offer Perth Glory next year and possibly even longer. He said: “I still think I’ve got five or six years left at a good level.”