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Massive clash with Rochedale and catch-up game against South West could determine Ipswich side’s final hopes. See what fearless midfielder thinks.

Premium Content Subscriber only AFTER the anxiety levels rose dramatically in both team camps, two major factors were highlighted in the latest "battle of Ipswich''. The first was the match being played like a local derby despite a number of footballers from Western Pride and the Ipswich Knights having not engaged in previous club encounters. The Knights finished the stronger at Bundamba on Friday night but were unable to penetrate Western Pride's defence a second time to at least salvage a draw. "We didn't have enough quality tonight,'' Knights head coach Andy Ogden said, reflecting on h...

Premium Content Subscriber only WESTERN Pride head coach Brian Hastings was still exploring his goalkeeping options preparing for Friday night's hotly-anticipated local derby against the Ipswich Knights. After having to field young goalkeeper Ashton Bonsall in the net with his two frontliners out, Hastings was looking for a more experienced shot-stopper. "We'll make that decision tonight,'' Hastings said. Under the circumstances, Bonsall did his job against a Souths United team keen to exploit the teenager's inexperience in last weekend's Football Queensland Premier League 1 encounter. "...

Premium Content Subscriber only WITH his burst of speed and lethal zigzagging runs, Atillio "Will'' Asante deserved to score his first premiership goal for Western Pride. He was heavily marked and crunch tackled on a chilly Thursday night in Ipswich yet still produced a classic header to secure Pride's third consecutive victory of the Football Queensland Premier League 1 season. But don't bother calling him Atillio. The Italian-bred attacking weapon is happy to be known by his "Aussie name'' Will or William. Asante's 79th minute matchwinner at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex set up Prid...

Premium Content Subscriber only WESTERN Pride have received a massive boost for the Football Queensland Premier League season, securing one of the state's leading goalkeepers. Former Peninsula Power National Premier Leagues stopper Jake Reesby has just signed with the Ipswich-based club. Pride head coach Brian Hastings was delighted to have the highly regarded keeper on board after he shared in four previous championships at NPL, FQPL and Brisbane Premier League level. "It's an unbelievable signing,'' Hastings said. "His leadership is totally unbelievable and also the confidence that he ...