THE OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME FOR THE NRMA INSURANCE WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS FC SOUVENIR FIRST MATCH EDITION | SEASON 2012/13 Saturday, 6 OCTOBER 2012 | ROUND 1 VS CENTRAL COAST MARINERS FC LOCAL JUNIOR TO LEAD WANDERERS When the two sides walk out on to the pitch tonight keep an eye on the man at the front of the line for the Wanderers, it will be none other than Michael Beauchamp. You will see a man that will lead this club with great passion and pride, a man that will lead the way, a way that he knows the 10 men behind him will follow. A fortnight ago, Beauchamp was named as the inaugural Club Captain of the NRMA Insurance Western Sydney Wanderers and will tonight officially lead out his fellow Wanderers for the first time. The 31-year-old has shown leadership amongst the squad from his first day at the Wanderers and can’t wait for the match tonight. “It is an honour, it’s an honour to lead any team you play for but for me it will be that little bit extra special knowing that I am representing the area I grew up in,” Beauchamp said. “There are a number of players in the squad that are experienced and have played a lot of football, so there will be a number of leaders out there each time we play. “This is one of my career highlights, I’ve had a few but this is right up there.” Coach Tony Popovic expressed his delight in having someone with Beauchamp’s experience in the squad. “We all know Michael, he is someone that has played a lot of football, I have played with him, been to World Cups with him, I know how much of a leader he is,” Popovic said. “From the very first session where we had only six players he has shown the necessary qualities both on and off the pitch.” “He has been a great support to the coaching staff and he is a great communicator amongst his fellow squad members. “I know he will do a great job.” The Wetherill Park Westerners and Southern Districts Marconi junior knows as much as anyone how momentous tonight’s match against the Central Coast Mariners will be. “It’s a big occasion, it will be a special moment when we walk out and being at the front of the line I’ll get the first look at the Members and fans cheering for the Wanderers. “I know the men behind me will embrace the moment as much as me, it will be a day to remember.” OFFICIAL WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS FC Partners HEAD TO HEAD | TEAM LISTINGS | ACTIVITIES | PLUS MORE INSIDE CONTENTS Features REGULAR COLUMNS Local Junior to Lead Wanderers 1 Meet the Teams 4 Shinji Ono, He’s Here! 3 Head to Head 6 Wanderers in the Community 7 Wanderers Find-A-Word 7 CONTACT For all advertising enquiries please contact Rebecca Boardman on 0432 127 106 or email [email protected]. 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At 7am last Monday morning, a large contingent of but could sense a rise in intensity this week at training off the Wanderers supporters joined the waiting media, who were back of Ono’s arrival. eager for the arrival of the former Japanese International. “Of course, we have had the incentive of the club’s first When he finally came through the departure gates there was ever appearance in a Hyundai A-League match to use as a definite excitement amongst all football fans. motivation this week but having Shinji arrive has definitely “This is very surprising, very surprising,” Ono said. “They added that extra spark to it,” Beauchamp said. “He’s one of have a song for me already, it’s a very nice welcome. those guys that we have all seen play and for us to now have him on our side will just add to what already is a very talented “I want to give everything to the Wanderers, it’s a very squad. exciting time and it will be good.” “I know I speak on behalf of all the squad when I say that we The 33-year-old then made his way immediately to the are looking forward to learning all we can from him and we Wanderers training base and after a short medical, Ono can’t wait for him to settle into what we have already started entered the training pitch for the first time in the red and black building here and contributing to that.” colours. After a short session that included light jogging and ball work, it was clear that he would add another dimension Ono, who has represented Japan on 56 occasions has not to the Wanderers. even been here for a week but already the hype around the Wanderers as a club has increased. At the official Hyundai A-League launch on Tuesday, Ono was a favourite amongst the media and junior footballers as he Before arriving in the country Ono had a number of discussions was introduced as part of the “big three” that will take part in with Coach Tony Popovic who explained the desire for him to the league this season. Ono joins both Italian Alessandro del have someone with his experience as part of the squad. Piero (Sydney FC) and Englishman Emile Heskey (Newcastle “I spoke with the boss (Popovic) and he say to me that this is Jets) as marquee signings and he is well aware of the hype a new club, a young team and it would be good to have an around the competition. experienced player to help with the mix in the squad.” “I know already about both del Piero and Heskey, they are Known as “Tensai” which translates to “Genius” in his both great players,” he said. “I can’t wait to play against both homeland of Japan, Ono had the last word when asked of them but it will be good to come up against Sydney FC and about his profile. Alessandro in round three here at Parramatta Stadium.” “I am not a big star, when I go to a new team I definitely want Newly appointed Captain Michael Beauchamp is one man to give my all and fit in to what is already there. 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HMCA4666/MV/A5 HMCA4666_MV_A5_Flyer_V2.indd 3 27/09/12 2:36 PM CENTRAL COAST MARINERS FC VSPLAYERS SUBSTITUTES 1 Mathew RYAN (GK) 13 Brent GRIFFITHS OFF 2 Daniel McBREEN 14 Michael McGLINCHEY ON 3 Joshua ROSE 15 Brad MCDONALD 4 Pedj BOJIC 16 Trent SAINSBURY OFF 5 Zachary ANDERSON 17 Anthony CACERES ON 6 Patrick ZWAANSWIJK 18 Nick MONTGOMERY 7 John HUTCHINSON (C) 19 Mitchell DUKE OFF 8 Adriano PELLEGRINO 20 Justin PASFIELD (GK) ON 9 Bernie IBINI-ISEI 21 Mile STERJOVSKI 10 Tomas ROGIC 22 James OATES OFF 11 Oliver BOZANIC 23 Adam KWASNIK ON 12 Troy HEARFIELD COACH ASSISTANT COACH Graham ARNOLD Phil MOSS Saturday, 6TH OCTOBER 2012 | ROUND 1 5 THE VERY FIRST SYDNEY DERBY WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS FC VS SYDNEY FC SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER - PARRAMATTA STADIUM HEAD TO HEAD NIKOLAI TOPOR-STANLEY MITCHELL DUKE WANDERERS DEFENDER VS MARINERS FORWARD Nikolai Topor-Stanley will tonight line-up as part of a strong Forward Mitchell Duke is looking towards a breakout year Wanderers defensive line that will look to continue with their in season 2012/13 and will be hopeful that he can start strong pre-season form in the back third of the field.