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Western lay down marker with Sydney win

Western lay down marker with Sydney win

Western United continued their recent progression with the A-League newcomers set to give the finals a shake after a 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Saturday. 15 Aug 2020
'From that moment, the plan started...' - How Western United engineered their hub-based form

'From that moment, the plan started...' - How Western United engineered their hub-based form

Western United coach Mark Rudan has revealed the advance thinking that saw his side swing into pandemic mode early to became one of the form teams of the A-League. 14 Aug 2020
Western ring changes for Sydney clash

Western ring changes for Sydney clash

Western United coach Mark Rudan has flagged changes to his team to face Sydney FC on Saturday ahead of a hectic lead-in to the A-League finals. 14 Aug 2020
'It’s been really tough' - Rudan lauds Western United finals qualification

'It’s been really tough' - Rudan lauds Western United finals qualification

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan has lauded his club's "massive" achievement in qualifying for finals football in their first A-League season. 13 Aug 2020
Max's Burgess-ing power

Max's Burgess-ing power

I have been so impressed with Max Burgess lately. 12 Aug 2020
Rudan: 'I have to assess myself...I have to be better'

Rudan: 'I have to assess myself...I have to be better'

Mark Rudan is relentlessly self-analysing as he prepares to lead Western United to a die-in-the-ditch finals surge. 11 Aug 2020
'All out attack': Aggressive Rudan to pile the pain on 'a lot of Perth areas'

'All out attack': Aggressive Rudan to pile the pain on 'a lot of Perth areas'

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan says his side is set to go "all out" as they seek to pile on Perth Glory's pain when the two sides meet on Wednesday night. 11 Aug 2020
The simple things in life - Rudan eyeing Western bounce back against Wanderers

The simple things in life - Rudan eyeing Western bounce back against Wanderers

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan wants his side to get the simple things right as they look to bounce back and exploit Western Sydney Wanderer's weaknesses. 6 Aug 2020
'Shouldn’t have been on the park': Rudan bemoans Roy O'Donovan's red card escape

'Shouldn’t have been on the park': Rudan bemoans Roy O'Donovan's red card escape

Western United coach Mark Rudan is a fan of Newcastle Jets' transformation under Carl Robinson, but doesn't think that the man who delivered the Welshman the win on Sunday night should have been on the park. 3 Aug 2020
‘Miracles do happen...but I’m not losing sleep’

‘Miracles do happen...but I’m not losing sleep’

Western United's hopes of an A-League finals appearance remain firmly in their hands and coach Mark Rudan is confident they can handle their fixture crunch. 3 Aug 2020
Jets land blow to Western's finals bid

Jets land blow to Western's finals bid

Western United's chase for an inaugural A-League finals berth suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle. 2 Aug 2020
'Our destiny is in our hands' - Western United ready for a run of 'Cup Finals'

'Our destiny is in our hands' - Western United ready for a run of 'Cup Finals'

For now, Western United Assistant Coach John Anastasiadis is focused on the task of ensuring that his club keeps their finals destiny in their own hands. His future though? That's to be taken "one step at a time". 1 Aug 2020
Rudan bucking trend by ‘empowering’ veterans over subs

Rudan bucking trend by ‘empowering’ veterans over subs

Western United coach Mark Rudan has adopted a different policy to his A-League counterparts on using an expanded substitutes bench. 26 Jul 2020
'Playing in winter has helped' - Rudan pleased with A-League's quality post-resumption

'Playing in winter has helped' - Rudan pleased with A-League's quality post-resumption

Preparing to exit quarantine, Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan is pleased with what he's seen from the A-League following its resumption. 23 Jul 2020
Keeping hold of keeper Kurto

Keeping hold of keeper Kurto

Polish goalkeeper Filip Kurto has joined Alessandro Diamanti in re-signing with A-League club Western United ahead of their season restart. 21 Jul 2020
City confirm Susaeta departure as three Melbourne clubs return to training

City confirm Susaeta departure as three Melbourne clubs return to training

Yet another high-profile name has departed the A-League ahead of schedule, with Melbourne City confirming that Spanish superstar Markel Susaeta has mutually terminated his deal with the club. 14 Jul 2020