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n behalf of the club, I’d like and house our administration, teams to welcome all our Members and Academy providing us a central and fans to our annual New point for growth and for football in OYear’s Day match. Western Sydney. As we look back at 2017 it is worth Today our match day action sees our reflecting just how far this club has come Westfield W-League team taking to the in a little over five years. field before our Hyundai A-League side in In that time, we’ve witnessed the our second Double Header of the season creation of a club that truly represents here at ANZ Stadium. our region and what it means to be from Playing on New Year’s Day has Sydney’s West. become a tradition for our club and it’s There have of course been bumps fantastic to have our Wander Women take and hiccups along the way but this part for the very first time. club has shown time and time again a Our club has an ongoing commitment determination and a resilience that you to the progression of women’s football both won’t find anywhere else. on and off the pitch, and the introduction Today marks the first day of what of our ground-breaking W-League promises to be another big year in our Mentoring Program this season speaks short history. volumes about where we’re headed. The construction of our new home in Today, with our focus firmly on the » Attractive Slim Design » Super Quiet » Lower Power Consumption Parramatta, Western Sydney Stadium, football to be played out in front of continues to progress and is sure to be us, I hope you enjoy both games and » Automatic ON/OFF Timer » Remote Control » Three Fan Speeds the premier sporting venue in the country prepare for what we are planning to be a when it’s completed in 2019. successful 2018 for all. We’re also excited about the club’s new state-of-the-art training base that John Tsatsimas is currently under construction in Chief Executive Officer Blacktown. Our new headquarters will Member #4664 be a truly remarkable accomplishment Western Sydney Wanderers FC

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SUMMER NIGHTS City, last season’s Champions, JOHN TRAVOLTA AND boast a stellar line-up including the OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN likes of Matildas Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy. DAYS LIKE THESE The Red & Black will look to repeat CAT EMPIRE their feats of last season however, where

IN THE SUMMERTIME they downed City in a memorable 2-1 THIRSTY MERC win at Popondetta Park. With just five rounds remaining SUMMER RAIN after today, the Wanderers know how BELINDA CARLISLE crucial three points will be as they

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As the season ticks over into the second half, today’s fixture could carry big implications for both sides as the ladder begins to separate itself. The match marks the second occasion the two sides have met this season, following Round 6’s 1-1 draw at AAMI Park. In that match, a Ross McCormack penalty cancelled out Jaushua Sotirio’s opener in what was Josep Gombau’s first fixture in charge. Historically speaking it’s the Wanderers who hold an overwhelming advantage, grabbing nine wins to City’s four in the 16 league meetings between the pair. It’s also a fixture that tends to be high on goals, with an average of just over three being scored per game. Wanderers boss Gombau in particular will be keen to ensure City are on the receiving end of that statistic, as the Red & Black search for their first win at ANZ Stadium in the 2017/18 season.

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IT’S BEEN A BREAKOUT MONTH FOR THE CLUB’S YOUNGER BACCUS

For this was a 19-year-old who had yet to feature the entire Hyundai A-League season, was taking up a midfield role he had yet to play at senior level, and was coming up against a rampant Sydney FC outfit. And although the Sky Blues came out on top in that match, it was a night that announced to the country that he belongs at the Hyundai A-League level. Baccus was purposeful and positive, showing maturity well beyond his tender years in what was just his second start in professional football. here would’ve been more than a He would back that up the next week few eyebrows raised when three with a man-of-the-match performance in weeks ago, one Keanu Baccus against Central Coast Mariners in Round Twas named in the starting line up for 11, helping the Wanderers to a much- XVII. needed 2-0 win.

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Baccus finished the match with a team-high 99 touches, including 88 passes at an accuracy of 89.8% and played a key part in the Wanderers’ second goal. It was a display of intent from the number 42, who seems fully focused on making the most of the opportunities handed to him by new boss Josep Gombau. Baccus’ output over the last few matches may have taken some by surprise but not Gombau, who has long been an admirer of the youngster’s ability. Having coached Baccus as part of the Olyroos set-up, Gombau says he has plenty of belief in the Blacktown City junior. “He’s a player who has a lot of skill, he’s a player that I trust a lot,” says Gombau. “It’s risky because he’s very young but I say if you bring confidence to this kid he can do the job and I’m sure he can do a very good job with us. “He’s an important player for us.” Born in South Africa but bred in Western Sydney, Baccus joined the Red & Black’s Foxtel Y-League side in the 2014/15 season and quickly established himself as one of the side’s leading men. He would later rise to captain the side and was voted by his fellow peers at the Foxtel Youth League Player of the Year at Wanderers Medal 2017. His form for the youth team was rewarded when he made his Hyundai A-League debut last season in Round 13 at right-back against Perth Glory and he would go on to make two more appearances that season. Though the arrival of Gombau has signalled that Baccus can expect to see a lot more of the field this season. And for all the plaudits the Baccus might be receiving, he’s modest when describing his own personal performances of late. “I feel like I’m doing alright,” said Baccus. “We are all fighting for a spot I’ve got to keep going game-by-game and just help the team get a win if I can. “We keep playing good football and hopefully we keep winning.” Baccus’ form has not gone unnoticed as he was rewarded with a call-up to ’s Australian U23s squad for the 2018 AFC U23 Championship that will take place in China this month. It means Gombau will be unable to call on Baccus for most of January, though the tournament presents a big opportunity for the Wanderer to showcase to the world his undeniable talent.

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FIVE YOUNG WANDERERS WHO MADE THEIR MARK AS A TEEN

1. KEANU BACCUS 4. LIAM YOULLEY 19-year-old Baccus became one of the few Youlley marked his professional teens to scoop a man-of-the-match award debut as an 18-year-old with a goal after a commanding performance in the against Perth Glory in the final Wanderers’ 2-0 win over Central Coast round of the Hyundai A-League Mariners in Round 11 of this season. 2014/15 season.

2. LACHLAN SCOTT 3. JONATHAN ASPROPOTAMITIS 5. ALUSINE FOFANAH On his first-team debut as a ‘Aspro’ made his Wanderers debut as an At 15 years, six months and five days, 19-year-old, Scott netted a game- 18-year-old in the Hyundai A-League Fofanah became the youngest ever player winning double in a 3-2 win against 2014/15 season and would go on to make to take the field in the Hyundai A-League Wellington Phoenix in the 2016 a further seven appearances before his when he came off the bench in a match Westfield FFA Cup. 19th birthday against in January 2014.

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IT’S BEEN A FANTASTIC START TO THE FOXTEL Y-LEAGUE SEASON FOR THE RED & BLACK

Five rounds into what is a thumped Newcastle Jets 5-3 There have been standouts 10-game regular season and at home the next week. all across the Wanderers Arthur Diles’ side already sits Two weeks ago in their last squad, with striker Abraham 10 points clear at the top of match of 2017, the Wanderers Majok leading the charge up Group B with a perfect record turned on the style to once front, top-scoring with six after five wins from five. again punish Canberra United goals, including an opening- The Wanderers have done it in a 6-3 drubbing. round hat-trick against in some fashion too, hammering With five rounds left to Canberra United. home 24 goals so far. play, the Red & Black are Highly touted attacking The Wanderers began the in pole position to lock up midfielder Kosta Grozos has season with an 8-0 thumping of first place in Group B, which been equally on-song, netting Canberra United, followed by a would see them advance four so far this campaign. here’s still plenty 2-0 victory on the road against to the Grand Final to meet After a bye in Round 6, the of football left to be Central Coast Mariners. the winner of Group A, Wanderers will look to solidify played but many A commanding display in which includes Adelaide their spot at the top when they Twould agree that it’s going to the Sydney Derby saw them United, Brisbane Roar, Perth host Central Coast Mariners be very hard for anyone to run out 3-1 winners in Round Glory, Melbourne City and on Saturday afternoon at stop the Wanderers. 3 before the Wanderers Melbourne Victory. Popondetta Park.

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The second this VAR gets refined and it governance issue is resolved, works. Like it or lump it, expansion followed by a FIFA want it and there’s not second division become the much little ol’ Australia can do overriding priority of the but make it work. men’s professional game. The new Wanderland The Matildas qualify for somehow gets finished early. the 2019 World Cup while Yes, I know with building; winning the Asian Cup in that wouldn’t be a wish come April. The group draw of true, but instead a miracle. South Korea, Japan and Wellington gets sorted Vietnam is tough. For South out because they were an’t cop New Korea, Japan and Vietnam. given a warning but they Year’s resolutions, Sam Kerr keeps being didn’t seem to listen to not for the reason Sam Kerr. said warning. Becoming Cresolutions are useless, rather makes a 4th increasingly hard to support TUNE IN TO JUST FOR KICKS why should they all of a World Cup and scores. them in the A League when THURSDAYS FROM 8:00PM sudden become relevant on We don’t have a huge the waiting list grows longer  Channel 501 January 1? history at football’s biggest this side of the Tasman. So, for 2018, here’s some tournament, so for one of Newcastle United don’t football hopes for the 12 ours to become just the 4th get relegated. Not holding months to come: man to do it is a big deal. my breath. Choices made by those in Every school kid who Whatever this time of power aren’t made because registers to play club football year means to you, hope it is it suits them, rather it suits a gets a free pass to A-League/ an enjoyable one for you and range of groups. W-League games. your families!

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THERE’S PLENTY OF THE LINE IN TODAY’S WESTFIELD W-LEAGUE CLASH

A late surge at the backend of the season could see the Wanderers snatch a place in the coveted top four, which has just been narrowly out of reach in seasons past. With a week off over Christmas, the Wanderers are rejuvenated and ready to ith only three matches tackle today’s star studded fixture against to go until the end of Melbourne City. the regular Westfield City have recruited a strong squad this WW-League season, the Wanderers season with a mix of Internationals and are aiming to make their first finals Matildas such as Stephanie Catley, Alanna appearance in the club’s history. Kennedy, Yukari Kinga and Kyah Simon.

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The visitors come into today’s match The Red & Black have only won two The last time these two sides met, the following a bye week and a disappointing of their seven matches in the Westfield Wanderers got the better of City in a 2-0 loss to Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. W-League this season, both of which shock victory. City were unable to capitalise on their were against Adelaide United. A double by former Wanderer Kendall dominance in the match and Brisbane Coming off the back of their most Fletcher secured a 2-1 win against a stout were rewarded for their resurgence in recent victory against United before the City eleven that featured Jessica Fishlock, the second half through goals by Allira break, the Red & Black snatched a 2-1 Laura Alleway and Marianna Tabian. Toby and Katrina Gory. win away from home thanks to foreigners City went on to win the grand final This result seems to be the story of Marlous Pieëte and Lee Falkon. that season will no doubt be keen to City’s season, having struggled to convert With confidence running high, the replicate their previous successes. their dominance to three points. Wanderers will be looking to build on their A win tonight could be a massive The Wanderers have also had mixed last performance to secure their third win turning point for either team’s Westfield results this season. of the season against an unpredictable City. W-league season.

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Answers from Issue 75: 1. The White Ribbon is missing from Vedran Janjetovic’s jacket; 2. There is a man missing from the seats in the background; 3. The player mascot’s wrist band is purple; 4. The ‘3’ is missing ye plays football for Bonnyrigg from the signage in the background; 5. The line marking is missing from the background. White Eagles and was part Kof the state knockout for King Park Public School coming first JUNIOR QUIZ place! He is a massive fan of the Answers to the quiz can be found in the next issue of The Wanderer Wanderers and attends as many games as he can! 1. Which players scored in the Wanderers 4. Who scored the goals in the Congratulations Kye! last Westfield W-League win? Wanderers Hyundai A-League team’s last win? 2. How many Wanderers were selected ARE YOU OUR NEXT for the Australian U23 team? 5. Why do the Wanderers have a gold JUNIOR WANDERER OF star above their crest? THE MATCH? 3. Who are the captains of the Take a photo and tag @wswanderersfc Wanderers Westfield W-League team? on the gram to feature in the next issue of The Wanderer. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about yourself!  Answers from Issue 75: 1. Youssouf Hersi 2. Oriol Riera and Brendan Hamill 3. Yes 4. Jada Whyman 5. There are five - Kerem Bulut, Iacopo La Rocca, , Dario Vidosic and Brendon Santalab

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e hope you had a great e all need some time in the Christmas and got lots sun. When your skin is of cool presents from Wexposed to the sun, our bodies WSanta Claus! make Vitamin D which helps 2017 was a big year for us as we the body absorb calcium for were officially welcomed into the stronger and healthier bones. It’s Wanderers family. important though to look after We just want to say thank you to your skin in the summer so that everyone for making us feel so at home you don’t get burnt! and taking the time to spend some time with us around the stadium on Here’s how: match days. We’ve absolutely loved every minute 1. Use sunscreen of our time in Red & Black and hopefully we can all enjoy an even better 2018! 2. Avoid the strongest rays of the day We’re also right in the middle of our favourite time of the year – Summer! 3. Cover up There’s nothing better than getting outside and having some fun 4. Wear sunglasses in the sun though it’s important to remember to drink plenty of water and always wear a hat. HAVE A HEALTH TIP? Remember, if you see us around the Send an email to ground today don’t be afraid to say hi or [email protected] ask us for a photo! for it to be featured in the next issue 

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There’s a lot of hours and effort that goes it into it, but I’ve enjoyed the experience the whole time. The Wanderers Westfield W-League season has been up and down in terms of results, but it has been a great group to work with. We have been pretty unfortunate with some of the results not going our way and I believe the girls have been his season, I joined quite unlucky. the Western Sydney We could have been sitting Wanderers backroom in the Top Four if a few Tstaff as assistant coach for the of those results went our Westfield W-League team and way. it’s been a fantastic experience. The girls are in good Obviously, I’m a big lover spirits and we all know of Western Sydney. the Westfield W-League I’ve played for the club and can go anyway. I’ve been an ambassador. I just Any team on the day love football in this region. can pick up three points It’s been good to see the and no matter what we To find out when the Westfield other side of the club as are going to be finishing W-League team are playing visit: Assistant Coach, and it’s a the season strong.  wanderland.com.au/fixtures completely different side to We are hoping to what I’ve seen before. pick up as many points Proudly brought to you by If anyone told me how as possible in these final hard being a member of the rounds and we’re going to coaching is I wouldn’t have keep looking forward and ever believed them. staying positive.

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Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and

fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers For everyone on our roads, slow down.

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he Football Federation of Australia have Tlaunched the Summer of Football Festival that runs from 21 December until 14 January to make football more accessible for families. The festival is a unique initiative supporting families with kids under 12 years old, who when purchasing a general admission ticket receive a Westfield W-League matches they can do with their kids complimentary junior ticket. for families to feast on in the that is fun and affordable. The Summer of Football Summer of Football Festival. The answer is to take them Festival encourages fun times FFA Chief Executive to see the Hyundai A-League and family vibes. It urges David Gallop said that the and Westfield W-League. families to get down to their festival was an opportunity to “It’s a unique experience JOIN THE SUMMER local football ground and enjoy give back to families around in Australian sport and for FOOTBALL FESTIVAL! summer days while watching the country. those going for the first time, TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE some of Australia’s football “This is football’s it might just be the start of a HERE TO ALL OUR SUMMER stars take to the pitch in some Christmas present to lifelong passion.” FOOTBALL MATCHES PLUS of the fiercest matches. families,” said Gallop. For more information KIDS GO FREE! In total there are 37 “Over the holidays most visit a-league.com.au or  wanderland.com.au/tickets Hyundai A-League and parents are wondering what w-league.com.au

WANDERCREW MEMBER OF THE MATCH: PROMOTIONAL AMBASSADORS Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young ongratulations to our Promotional Ambassadors Henry TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. CCorlett, Saxon Clark, David Dzwinek, Tye Dodds-Bowering, Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, Oskar Cockrane-Kraws, Lennon Sargison, Taylah Monks, Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and Aranya Rain, Maya Brooks, Finn McGee, Grace Westley, Blake Turner, Finn Koch, Thomas Pascoe and Hadden Hayes. fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Thank you for all your efforts at all our home games! Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers SIGN UP TODAY TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE CLUB For everyone on our roads, slow down. Visit wanderland.com.au/community/wandercrew  WATCH WSWTV  27

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