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Popovic: 'This is what I love about coaching Perth'

Popovic: 'This is what I love about coaching Perth'

With only six games remaining and Tony Popovic on top, the in-demand Aussie coach took some time to reflect on coaching Perth Glory. 15 Mar 2019
Popovic tells Glory 'embrace' the pressure

Popovic tells Glory 'embrace' the pressure

It wasn’t one for the ages, but coach Tony Popovic goes home happy after Perth Glory kept a clean sheet in Saturday night's scoreless draw with Melbourne City at AAMI Park. 19 Jan 2019
Popa reveals what lured him west

Popa reveals what lured him west

Tony Popovic says it was the club's desire to take Perth Glory to new heights that lured him back to the A-League. 17 Jan 2019
Ikonomidis' journey proves all is not lost

Ikonomidis' journey proves all is not lost

Once upon a time, Chris Ikonomidis was notable for playing for the Socceroos without making a single appearance for a professional club. 3 Jan 2019
De Silva: 'The Socceroos are a dream of mine'

De Silva: 'The Socceroos are a dream of mine'

Sydney upset table-topping Perth Glory at NIB Stadium, walking out 2-1 winners in the west. Adam Le Fondre's superb poaching instincts snuck the opener, following a Milos Ninkovic header and resulting scramble in the Perth penalty area. 21 Dec 2018
Ikonomidis: Popa raised my game

Ikonomidis: Popa raised my game

Socceroo prodigal son Chris Ikonomidis is on the rise in the A-League and on his way to the Asian Cup – but he credits Tony Popovic for elevating his performances.  20 Dec 2018
'Delighted' Popovic counts the positives

'Delighted' Popovic counts the positives

Tony Popovic is not getting carried away with Perth Glory’s excellent start to the new campaign, despite comfortably defeating Adelaide United 2 – 0. 11 Nov 2018
Popovic shuts down Ikonomidis Roo talk

Popovic shuts down Ikonomidis Roo talk

Perth coach Tony Popovic has refused to get caught up in the hype surrounding his exciting young winger Chris Ikonomidis after the 23-year-old lit up the pitch in Glory’s first home win of the season. 4 Nov 2018
Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar player ratings

Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar player ratings

A late Brisbane Roar resurgence was not enough to prevent Perth Glory from deservedly taking home the three points. 4 Nov 2018
Ikonomidis lured by Popa's Perth project

Ikonomidis lured by Popa's Perth project

Playing a key part in Tony Popovic’s Perth Glory project was why Chris Ikonomidis says he signed a three-year deal with the under-achieving A-League club. 21 Sep 2018
Popovic's Glory regime taking 'baby steps'

Popovic's Glory regime taking 'baby steps'

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic says it’s “baby steps” for his side as they learn to implement his new system and find new avenues to goal after their FFA Cup exit. 8 Aug 2018
Popovic: Perth not ruling out Glory in year one

Popovic: Perth not ruling out Glory in year one

New Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic says he will not rule out immediate success with his new A-League club. 26 Jul 2018
Glory hopeful on Spiranovic and Mrcela fitness

Glory hopeful on Spiranovic and Mrcela fitness

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic is optimistic that injured defensive duo Matt Spiranovic and Tomislav Mrcela will be fit and available for Round One of the 2018/19 A-League season. 26 Jul 2018
Popovic: We paid Chelsea too much respect

Popovic: We paid Chelsea too much respect

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic says his side paid Chelsea too much respect early on in Monday night’s 1-0 defeat at Optus Stadium. 24 Jul 2018
Popovic settled on Perth transfer activity

Popovic settled on Perth transfer activity

Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic says he's content with his off-season transfer activity and isn't anticipating any more signings. 21 Jul 2018
'Realist' Santalab targets top two Glory

'Realist' Santalab targets top two Glory

After touching down in Perth for what could be the final chapter of his football career, Brendon Santalab’s heart is firmly set on glory. 6 Jul 2018