Mark Bridge
Rocky ride ahead for coaches strapped into passenger seat
The first thing you notice when you walk into the stadium is that, although it is empty, your heart still skips a beat.
Champions' biggest challenge comes after decider
Michael Lynch THE conventional wisdom about grand final winners finding it difficult to back up is that once successful, they become the hunted not the hunter.
A-League
Popovic poised to gamble on injured trio
Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic is set to make the biggest selection gamble of his short managerial career by starting Jerome Polenz, Aaron Mooy and Mark Bridge in Sunday's A-League grand...
A match-up too tight to call just adds to atmosphere
Craig Foster Predicting any contest between well-matched teams is a mug's game - particularly grand finals because so often the unexpected occurs.
A-League
Elrich ready for big stage after season in the shadows
Sebastian Hassett It's been a dream season for everyone at Western Sydney Wanderers - except for one man. Tarek Elrich's year has hardly unfolded as planned.
A-League
Bruised Bridge racing clock as Mooy hits training track
Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney could be dealt a huge blow before Sunday's A-League grand final with Mark Bridge failing to train on Tuesday due to an ankle injury.
Football
Wanderers' mojo missing, but relentless run continues
Sebastian Hassett Five points clear on top of the league, a record-breaking ninth-straight win and a place in next year's Asian Champions League seemingly assured.
A-League
Best still to come, says Bridge, as Wanderers line up for finals
Sebastian Hassett Mark Bridge has a warning for the rest of the A-League, claiming his teammates can still make vast improvement.
A-League
Wanderers put their marquee on A-League by re-signing Ono
Sebastian Hassett JUST a week after Sydney FC managed to keep Alessandro Del Piero for a second season, Western Sydney Wanderers have landed their own coup by securing Shinji Ono for the 2013-14 season.
Teetotaller Bridge finds new reserves
David Sygall MARK BRIDGE will enter Sunday's clash with Adelaide United boosted by the sense that his self-imposed alcohol ban this season has brought him to the physical peak of his career.
A-League
Wanderers claw game from toothless Roar
Phil Lutton GIVEN the status quo of the Brisbane Roar, this could only be classed as an improvement. But as the unshakeable confidence and slick football that defined their years of dominance continues to...
Western Sydney Wanderers: What went right?
LYALL Gorman cannot quite believe his eyes. In front of him stands a raucous crowd, singing and chanting for their team, the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Popovic has rich pickings for Victory
Justin Chadwick WESTERN SYDNEY coach Tony Popovic will have a welcome headache at the selection table when he decides on his starting line-up for the match against Melbourne Victory at Parramatta Stadium on Tuesday...
A-League
Popovic urges calm as Wanderers target first triple
Dominic Bossi WESTERN Sydney Wanderers are riding a wave of confidence after back-to-back wins - but coach Tony Popovic is keeping his players' feet firmly on the ground as he prepares for the visit of the...
Soccer
Ten-man Wanderers take glory
A brilliant defensive effort from 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers helped the visitors hold on for a 1-0 victory over Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Sunday.
Patient Popovic says goals will come
Liam Fitzgibbon Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic is adamant goals will come and results will follow if the Wanderers stay patient in their inaugural A-League season.
Roar stunned as Bridge nods Wanderers to historic maiden victory
STRIKER Mark Bridge headed home Western Sydney's first goal as the rookie A-League club secured a maiden win in a massive 1-0 upset of defending champion Brisbane last night.
First goal, first win: now it's time for Wanderers to flourish
Dominic Bossi MARK BRIDGE has scored in two successful A-League grand finals but argues that scoring the Western Sydney Wanderers' historic first goal is one of his greatest achievements.
Celebrations cut short as Popovic plans for victorious return home
Sebastian Hassett THEY might have secured their first win in unexpected circumstances last week but before Friday's clash against Melbourne Heart at Parramatta Stadium, there's no way Tony Popovic will let his Western...
Wanderers refuse to get carried away after promising start
Angela Habashy EXCITEMENT levels remain high after an encouraging A-League debut but striker Mark Bridge insists Western Sydney remain grounded as they prepare for tomorrow's away clash with Adelaide.
