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Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

Popovic 'pleased' with win in tough conditions

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic said he was 'pleased' rather than relieved to get back into the winner's circle with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night. 15 Dec 2013
Popovic in no rush to secure in-demand Hersi

Popovic in no rush to secure in-demand Hersi

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says he's in no hurry to secure the services of in-demand Dutchman Youssouf Hersi. 13 Dec 2013
No wandering for Haliti as Popovic swoops

No wandering for Haliti as Popovic swoops

WESTERN Sydney have handed striker Labinot Haliti a new two-year deal as coach Tony Popovic continues to lock away members of his Premiers' Plate-winning squad for the long-term. 9 Dec 2013
Aloisi praises Kewell for change of Heart

Aloisi praises Kewell for change of Heart

MELBOURNE Heart coach John Aloisi is confident Harry Kewell's return coupled with a newfound resolve in his side will be the catalyst for a surge up the A-League ladder. 8 Dec 2013
Popa: We want to face a fit Kewell

Popa: We want to face a fit Kewell

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says he hopes former Socceroos team-mate Harry Kewell makes his long-awaited return from injury for Melbourne Heart at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday night. 5 Dec 2013
Popovic happy to draw with 'desperate' Nix

Popovic happy to draw with 'desperate' Nix

WESTERN Sydney boss Tony Popovic was happy to leave Westpac Stadium with a point following a goalless draw with Wellington Phoenix. 1 Dec 2013
Wanderers not taking Phoenix lightly

Wanderers not taking Phoenix lightly

TONY Popovic says his Western Sydney Wanderers players are determined to bounce back from their first defeat of the A-League season but will not take a struggling Wellington Phoenix side lightly. 29 Nov 2013
Wanderers star Ono in doubt for Phoenix clash

Wanderers star Ono in doubt for Phoenix clash

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says marquee man Shinji Ono is likely to miss Sunday's A-League match against Wellington Phoenix with a minor groin strain. 25 Nov 2013
Popovic's positives: We lost but bossed

Popovic's positives: We lost but bossed

TONY Popovic said his Western Sydney Wanderers side did not deserve their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night following a valiant fightback. 23 Nov 2013
Popovic hails his brave wet winners

Popovic hails his brave wet winners

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has heaped praise on his players after overcoming atrocious conditions and a difficult opponent in Saturday's 1-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory. 17 Nov 2013
Wanderers sweat on injured Juric

Wanderers sweat on injured Juric

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers' unbeaten start to the A-League season has been tempered by news star striker Tomi Juric may have a serious knee injury. 12 Nov 2013
Poppa offers no guarantees to squad

Poppa offers no guarantees to squad

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic says he is determined to keep his players hungry and on edge after dropping captain Michael Beauchamp in Friday night's 1-0 win over Melbourne Heart. 9 Nov 2013
Popovic plays down Juric performance

Popovic plays down Juric performance

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers striker Tomi Juric is set to be rewarded for his strong start to the A-League season when Ange Postecoglou names his first Socceroos squad next week. 2 Nov 2013
Popovic: Wanderers got reward for effort

Popovic: Wanderers got reward for effort

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic said he believed his side had been building towards the emphatic performance they gave in Saturday night's derby win over Sydney FC. 27 Oct 2013
Poppa rubbishes Palace rumours

Poppa rubbishes Palace rumours

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has dismissed reports he is in the mix to coach English Premiers League club Crystal Palace as just another football rumour. 25 Oct 2013
Shinji gives Aussie media short shrift

Shinji gives Aussie media short shrift

WESTERN Sydney Wanderers marquee man Shinji Ono has joined Darius Boyd and Quade Cooper in infamy after setting a new record for the shortest press conference in A-League history. 18 Oct 2013