PERTH Glory have acquired the services of experienced goalkeeper Brad Jones on a two-year deal, bringing the former Liverpool and Feyenoord shot-stopper home ahead of the 2021/22 A-League campaign.
Jones, 39, grew up in Perth before embarking on a distinguished international career, enjoying a nine-year stint at Middlesborough playing in both the English Premier League and Championship before joining English giants Liverpool for a further five years.
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Despite their opener coming off defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley, United appeared comfortable throughout the match: putting in a well-drilled, purposeful shift as they secured points in three-straight games for the first time this season.
The win was, however, soured by an injury to Socceroo defender Josh Risdon, who hobbled off with an injury that will require scans on Tuesday. Very disciplined and professional performance tonight, which pleased me the most, said coach Mark Rudan. It s another (clean sheet), which is always pleasing, but I thought we dominated the game from start to finish.
Confronting suspensions to Brendan Hamill and Tomislav Uskok, the hosts moved to a four-player defence for the contest, with Olyroo hopeful Dylan Pierias pushing into midfield in response.
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Playing in his 200th A-League game, Socceroos fullback Grant rounded off a fine 47th-minute move to slide the ball home in Wednesday s match at Netstrata Jubilee Oval.
He doubled the half-time lead Sydney earned through an 18th minute penalty from Bobo as the Sky Blues were good value for their win.
The victory - Sydney s first in five games - lifted Sydney to seventh level on points with Brisbane, who held on to sixth by virtue of having scored more goals than the Sydneysiders.
United finished with 10 men after veteran defender Andrew Durante caught Jordan Swibel with a hand to the face in additional time.