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Eighty different nationalities, everything from Brazilian to Ukrainian, have been represented in the A-League since it launched in 2005 but no Israeli had ever graced the competition until late last year when Tomer Hemed joined Wellington Phoenix.
Share on Twitter But the Englishman, who remains actively engaged in trying to sell the club, isn’t giddy with excitement just yet, exclaiming simply: “It’s far too early to say too much but I do think this season will be more competitive across the board. “People don’t believe this but last season we improved on the previous season and if this season we can do that again we’re going to finish higher up the table. “Fans want to see an improvement and a couple of early wins builds a bit of confidence and belief. “It’s going to be a topsy-turvy season, largely beca...