Speaking ahead of this weekend’s A-League kick-off, Colosimo believes that Glory’s new owners have brought a renewed sense of optimism and resolve to the club.

With two disappointing seasons now behind them, the midfielder says he understands fans’ frustrations but believes the team will be forgiven for seasons past.

But he admits words simply aren't enough to win back the support Glory were once famous for.

“I don’t think we have to say anything,” he told au.fourfourtwo.com. “The writing’s on the wall. We’ve been pretty bad... no... very bad for the first two seasons.

"I think this season the supporters have given us a clean slate, and with our new owners it’s a clean slate so I don’t think anything really has to be said.

"What has to be said is on the park.”

The 28-year-old openly concedes that Perth’s home form has been poor, and the team must capitalise on the long distances opposition sides must travel to play there.

Colosimo reckons rival teams have been given an easy ride at their Members Equity Stadium.

But he plans to change all that when Glory take on the Jets on Sunday. Now it's time to create a Fortress Perth at home games, he says.

“It hasn’t been difficult for anybody... not for the first two seasons anyway," he said.

"We’re hoping that with our pre-season and getting some early results, we’ll get a play-off place again - and make it intimidating like it has been in the past and we know it can be.”

Colosimo is also buoyed by his own personal boost at being handed the Glory captaincy earlier this month.

“The captaincy is great," he said. "Everything has been very enjoyable, especially since I came back from Turkey.

"My young boy is growing up a little bit so it’s been good to be able to take him out to the park... take him around and it’s great.

He added: "There’s a good feeling at the club and whenever there’s a good feeling at work, there’s a good feeling at home and you enjoy yourself a lot more.”