After securing his long-term A-League future with a new three-year deal, Perth Glory goalkeeper Danny Vukovic wants to start a family.
Vukovic hopes to remain with the Glory until at least 2017 after re-signing for a further three years on top of the one year still remaining on his contract.
The 28-year-old hasn’t missed a game since linking up with Glory two years ago, and said he was excited about the club’s potential under new coach Alistair Edwards.
But his aim to start a family with his wife also played a role in his decision to stay in Perth.
“I think I’ve come to a point in my a career where I needed some security,” Vukovic said.
“I just recently got married and we want to start a family, so that was a major factor.
“They say with goalkeepers that the peak time is in the early to mid-30s and I haven’t reached that yet, so hopefully I can improve, keep doing my best for Perth Glory and win a championship in the next few years.
“It’s a great club and I feel lucky to be part of it.
“Hopefully me signing this long-term deal will show people exactly how much I love the club.”
Are you the ultimate team manager? Pick your own superstar team and go head to head with other football fans for glory and cash prizes on Draftstars. Imagine what you could be buying instead. Set a deposit limit.
Joe Lolley was outstanding for the Sky Blues, scoring a brace as Sydney FC equaled their biggest ever victory.
Here is the way the Roar expert panel sees all the action unfolding across the final weekend of play prior to the semi-finals.
Mathew Leckie played a pivotal part in Melbourne City claiming an 8-nil win; playing a role in several of his team's goals.
The loser of the Sydney Derby will be under immense pressure entering the final three matches of the season.
A good performance from Michael Ruhs, scoring twice to beat Macarthur and doubling his season goal tally in the process.
Sydney moved into fourth with their point but Glory's finals hopes are now officially extinguished.
