Just what did we learn from round seven of the A-League?
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Just six months after winning the A-League title, Mike Mulvey finds himself unemployed.
Football can be a cruel game at times, but Mulvey’s axing has to be one of the most ruthless in the league’s history.
Yes, the Roar were a shadow of their former selves during their opening six games of the season, but surely he deserved more time to turn things back around?
It seems the decision wasn’t due to just results alone, however.
Wellington’s poor away form continues
Ernie Merrick has a side that is capable of competing with the best, however he must do something to rectify the club’s poor away form.
Wellington have shown themselves to be a finals contender at home, however to reach the top six they must start winning away from home.
The Phoenix have won just one of their previous eight away fixtures. They needs a turnaround, and fast.
Wanderers show signs of improvement
The Wanderers were unlucky not break their winless streak against the Jets on Saturday, but it is evident the Asian Champions League are on the improve.
Tony Popovic’s side are coming off the back of a horror schedule, and it will only get tougher as they jet off to Morocco for the FIFA Club World Cup next month.
However, the attacking quartet of Tomi Juric, Romeo Castelen, Vitor Saba and Nikita Rukavytsya showed signs they are beginning to gel, sending out a huge warning to the rest of the league.
Mariners unlucky following Adelaide sucker punch
Central Coast were looking like building upon its 2-2 comeback draw away to Melbourne City last week, but it wasn’t to be.
Phil Moss’s side kept the Reds relatively quiet in the first half, before two quick Pablo Sanchez goals before half time effectively killed off the match.
The second half displayed their attacking deficiencies, with Josep Gombau’s side in cruise control for the entire second 45.
Ruben’s quick exit…
Zadkovich has always been a player that has worn his heart on his sleeve, and things evidently haven’t changed since his move from Newcastle to Perth.
The former Derby County man was sent off just 17 seconds after coming off the bench at the 60th minute.