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Adelaide United in fifth, two points ICY GRL ahead of Brisbane SAWEETIE Roar in seventh FIGHT SONG and four points RACHEL PLATTEN ahead of the Glory GIRLS JUST WANNA in eighth. HAVE FUN With just four CYNDI LAUPER matches remaining for the Wanderers I AM WOMAN after tonight’s HELEN REDDY fixture – the last RESPECT two being at home ARETHA FRANKLIN YUNDAI A-LEAGUE FOOTBALL returns to Brisbane and Adelaide – every point is SHAKE IT OFF Hto Spotless Stadium for the second precious as teams clamour for a finals spot. TAYLOR SWIFT time this week as the Wanderers take on Josep Gombau will be desperate Wellington Phoenix tonight. to secure a home semi final, with five JUST A GIRL The pressure is set to noticeably rise points separating the Wanderers from NO DOUBT as we enter into the penultimate month Melbourne Victory who currently sit in NO of the regular season. the coveted fourth place spot. MEGHAN TRAINOR BRAVE SARA BAREILLES MEMBER OF THE MONTH FLAWLESS Do you know someone who is a BEYONCÉ Wanderers Member that is making You can listen to our Female a contribution in the Western Football Week playlist here Sydney community? spoti.fi/2sZdSlJ We want to recognise our Members who have shown ongoing commitment to a cause that supports and positively affects our region. To nominate an individual, fill out the form on wanderland.com.au/member-of-the-month/ The nominees will form the shortlist for the Wanderers Chairman’s Award to be announced at the Wanderers Medal 2018 with the winner announced by Wanderers’ Chairman, Mr Paul Lederer. 6 THE WANDERER ROUND 22 WARM UP Unfortunately for the visiting team, Wellington have found the going tough this season and sit bottom of the ladder after last week’s 1-0 loss to the Central Coast Mariners. It’s been a tumultuous week for the Nix after coach Darije Kalezic announced he would not be continuing with the club next season. With a finals spot seemingly out of reach, Wellington’s focus will now be on aiming to restore some pride as the season draws to a close. This evening’s fixture will mark the third league meeting between the pair this season, following the Wanderers’ 4-0 win at ANZ Stadium last month and the 1-1 draw at Westpac Stadium at the beginning of the year. These two sides also met in the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 last year, where a last-gasp extra-time header from Oriol Riera secured a 1-0 win for the Red & Black. The omens suggest that the Wanderers may well continue their winning ways – they are unbeaten in their last seven fixtures here at Spotless and are without a loss against this Nix in the last six league meetings. ON THIS DAY COURTESY OF ANDREW HOWE @ANDYHOWE_STATTO erry Eaton, goalkeeper for former TNSW state and national league side Western Suburbs, was born on this day in 1947. England-born Eaton moved to Australia in his late teenage years. 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