Post by Sydneyhooligan on Feb 23, 2005 11:27:52 GMT 10
It's Sydney v Manly in historic clash
JASON AVEDISSIAN
23feb05
SYDNEY United's star signing Steve Corica says his club cannot afford to treat Manly lightly in their inaugural trial match at Cromer Park next month.
The March 25 match represents Sydney FC's first- ever appearance ahead of this year's A-League starting in August.
And despite Manly's current struggle to avoid relegation in the NSW Premier League, Corica says Sydney will treat Manly ``seriously''.
``Everyone want to impress the coach,'' Corica said yesterday.
``It's obviously our first run as a team so it's serious.''
Manly midfielder Richard Williams said his team will not try to make names for themselves against their more illustrious opposition.
``We won't be looking to upset reputations,'' the Welshman said at Manly beach yesterday.
``We've got a week off and it will be good to keep us on our toes, try to keep sharp for the second round of the competition.''
Corica too knows the game represents a chance to wipe off the cobwebs ahead of a prolonged pre-season leading up to the start of the new league.
This week the veteran of 40 games for the Socceroos had his first training session with Sydney and is confident the club is moving forward despite delays in naming a head coach.
``Things are looking good,'' Corica, 31, said.
``Obviously they've got to sort out the coaching job, but it's still early days at the moment. There's a long way to go before the start of the season.''
With the inaugural A-League season starting in five months, Sydney FC faces a challenging task of maintaining public interest, particularly when their season kicks-off as the rugby league finals emerge.
Corica is non-plussed, probably because of his laid- back childhood days in Cairns.
He is a fan of Football Australia's administrators, headed by former Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill, and believes the new league will supersede the former NSL.
``The guys in charge did well with rugby union and I think they will do a good job with the soccer,'' Corica, who spent five seasons at Marconi before playing 10 years overseas, said.
``It's going to be totally different (to the NSL). It will be a good experience for everybody, appeal to the fans broadly in the community. We are the only Sydney team and we need support.''
JASON AVEDISSIAN
23feb05
SYDNEY United's star signing Steve Corica says his club cannot afford to treat Manly lightly in their inaugural trial match at Cromer Park next month.
The March 25 match represents Sydney FC's first- ever appearance ahead of this year's A-League starting in August.
And despite Manly's current struggle to avoid relegation in the NSW Premier League, Corica says Sydney will treat Manly ``seriously''.
``Everyone want to impress the coach,'' Corica said yesterday.
``It's obviously our first run as a team so it's serious.''
Manly midfielder Richard Williams said his team will not try to make names for themselves against their more illustrious opposition.
``We won't be looking to upset reputations,'' the Welshman said at Manly beach yesterday.
``We've got a week off and it will be good to keep us on our toes, try to keep sharp for the second round of the competition.''
Corica too knows the game represents a chance to wipe off the cobwebs ahead of a prolonged pre-season leading up to the start of the new league.
This week the veteran of 40 games for the Socceroos had his first training session with Sydney and is confident the club is moving forward despite delays in naming a head coach.
``Things are looking good,'' Corica, 31, said.
``Obviously they've got to sort out the coaching job, but it's still early days at the moment. There's a long way to go before the start of the season.''
With the inaugural A-League season starting in five months, Sydney FC faces a challenging task of maintaining public interest, particularly when their season kicks-off as the rugby league finals emerge.
Corica is non-plussed, probably because of his laid- back childhood days in Cairns.
He is a fan of Football Australia's administrators, headed by former Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill, and believes the new league will supersede the former NSL.
``The guys in charge did well with rugby union and I think they will do a good job with the soccer,'' Corica, who spent five seasons at Marconi before playing 10 years overseas, said.
``It's going to be totally different (to the NSL). It will be a good experience for everybody, appeal to the fans broadly in the community. We are the only Sydney team and we need support.''
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