tony popovic

Aspro: Popovic always gave youth a chance

Aspro: Popovic always gave youth a chance

Western Sydney defender Jonathan Aspro has lauded departing Wanderers coach Tony Popovic’s methods and ability to blood younger players. 2 Oct 2017
Popa 'uneasy' about Wanderers exit

Popa 'uneasy' about Wanderers exit

Tony Popovic says he’s got an uneasy feeling about leaving Western Sydney Wanderers on the eve of the 2017/18 A-League season but couldn’t resist the opportunity to coach in Europe. 1 Oct 2017
Wanderers CEO: We'll take our time

Wanderers CEO: We'll take our time

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas says the club will take their time to find the right replacement for coach Tony Popovic and insists there’s no early frontrunner. 1 Oct 2017
Official: Popovic quits Wanderers

Official: Popovic quits Wanderers

Tony Popovic has resigned from his post at Western Sydney barely a week out from the start of the new A-League season to take up a head coaching role in Turkey. 1 Oct 2017
Popa hails never-say-die character

Popa hails never-say-die character

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has hailed his side’s character and spirit after fighting back from a 2-1 extra-time deficit to reach the FFA Cup semi-finals on penalties. 20 Sep 2017
Popovic: Wanderers are A-League ready

Popovic: Wanderers are A-League ready

Tony Popovic believes his Western Sydney Wanderers side are the most ready they've ever been for an A-League season. 19 Sep 2017
Cejudo debut delayed by virus

Cejudo debut delayed by virus

New Western Sydney number 10 Alvaro Cejudo won't make his debut in Tuesday's FFA Cup clash with Bentleigh Greens due to a virus which has left him bed-ridden. 29 Aug 2017
Nick Ward opens up on his dark days

Nick Ward opens up on his dark days

Nick Ward was out of the game for two years until he joined NPLVIC side Bentleigh Greens mid-season, and feels life after the game can catch most professional footballers by surprise. 21 Aug 2017
Popa: Plenty to gain from Gunners

Popa: Plenty to gain from Gunners

Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic is confident his side will gain plenty from Saturday’s friendly against Arsenal despite being so early in pre-season. 11 Jul 2017
Shattered Santalab: Red card really killed it for us

Shattered Santalab: Red card really killed it for us

An emotional Brendon Santalab said a red card to the Wanderers cruelled their chances after an epic Elimination Final shootout loss to Brisbane Roar on Friday night at Suncorp. 22 Apr 2017
Popa's got selection headaches

Popa's got selection headaches

Western Sydney Wanderers will be at full strength for Friday night’s elimination final against Brisbane Roar. 20 Apr 2017
Popa: We played well enough to win

Popa: We played well enough to win

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic admits his side’s 3-2 home loss to FC Seoul was a “missed opportunity” but believes they played well enough to win. 12 Apr 2017
Cornthwaite: Popa's advice paid off

Cornthwaite: Popa's advice paid off

Western Sydney Wanderers two-goal hero Robbie Cornthwaite says coach Tony Popovic’s advice paid off with his headed brace in the 3-0 win away to Newcastle Jets. 5 Apr 2017
Santa's big shoes to fill

Santa's big shoes to fill

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has backed teenager Lachlan Scott to replace last weekend’s hat-trick Brendon Santalab in Saturday’s clash away to Newcastle Jets. 31 Mar 2017
Popa delighted with Seoul win

Popa delighted with Seoul win

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has revealed his delight after his side snapped their poor start to the AFC Champions League (ACL) with a 3-2 win away to FC Seoul on Wednesday. 16 Mar 2017
Popovic: Baccus a 'fantastic talent'

Popovic: Baccus a 'fantastic talent'

Western Sydney Wanderers boss Tony Popovic rates Kearyn Baccus as having found a new level following the midfielder’s commanding performance in Saturday night’s draw with Adelaide United. 5 Mar 2017