The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Here is the way the Roar expert panel sees all the action unfolding across the final weekend of play prior to the semi-finals.
Sydney FC are on the lookout for a new chief executive after Danny Townsend announced he would move full-time to the Australian Professional Leagues.
Townsend has been juggling his chief executive role at the Sky Blues with a managing director role at the APL since earlier this year, but he will leave Sydney FC in the coming months once a handover to the incoming chief executive is complete.
A number of candidates have already started the interview process, with Sydney to make their final decision early next year.
Townsend joined Sydney in October 2017 and has played a key role in the club’s most successful period.
Sydney have won 11 trophies across A-League Men, Women, Youth, and E-League competitions during that stretch, with the Sky Blues appearing in eight of the past ten men’s and women’s grand finals.
“I am proud to have led Sydney FC to an exceptionally strong position, with an exciting future and two world-class facilities, Sky Park and the new Sydney Football Stadium, less than 12 months away,” Townsend said.
“I have no doubt the club will continue to flourish both on and off the field.
“My role as APL CEO will enable me to put all of my efforts into ensuring Sydney FC and every A-League club reaches their full potential.”
The Sky Blues have endured a tough start to the ALM season but they picked up their first win last week with a 2-1 victory over Wellington.
The A-League Women side is on top of the ladder with a perfect 3-0 record.
© AAP
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.
Here is the way the Roar expert panel sees all the action unfolding across the final weekend of play prior to the semi-finals.
Even though St.Pauli ultimately lost a high-scoring affair, Jackson Irvine was a standout, as well as scoring a late goal.
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.
Phillip Cancar’s rather comical and momentarily delayed dive in the 36th minute of Newcastle Jets 3-1 win over Sydney FC on Sunday was a…