Had a month passed, it might be different with new ideas and new coaches but what Popovic drilled into them over the last few years will still be with them this weekend," he said. The Republic of Ireland international believes the timing won't disrupt the Wanderers' preparation, while the elevation of Foxe to the head coach's position ensures their game plan won't differ. Perth Glory striker Andy Keogh doesn't expect Western Sydney will be any less disciplined without their long-standing coach sitting on the bench. While the players are still reeling from the shock of Popovic's departure, Sunday's opponents aren't exactly licking their lips at the prospect of a weakened Wanderers. "I tell them what I told you we worked hard in the pre-season, we have no injuries and we're confident."
"If Foxey is still there and he will be the caretaker, he's been with us the whole pre-season, he knows the boys and the players as a group and also individually so we're still fine," Bridge said. Bridge is one of the leaders of the group and said the players were remaining positive. Wanderers forward Mark Bridge was confident of Foxe restoring order but said the players must take responsibility for consolidating their strong morale. The high expectations start with hard work and that starts when you come through the gates here at Blacktown," he said. "I've said nothing changes, mediocrity is not a standard this club accepts. OK it's a bit of a hiccup but the boys are really resilient."įoxe will continue with the same tactics, session plans and likely personnel as Popovic had planned for the start of the season in hope of avoided further disruptions. A week out from the season, they're champing at the bit. We've had 15 weeks of strenuous hard work, players have been waiting for these moments. "We just carry on as usual with the job at hand and that's to take all three points against Perth Glory on the weekend," Foxe said.
Despite the upheaval on the eve of the new season, Foxe's message to the players during that meeting was one of focus and consistency.
The coaches met with the players on Tuesday morning for the first time since Popovic's departure. Foxe headlines the club's coaching restructure which sees technical director Ian Crook become temporary assistant coach and Davide del Giovine promoted to goalkeeping coach.
0 kommentar(er)
