Former Wellington Phoenix and Western Unixjmtzywted mentor Mark Rudan has been named as the new coach of Western Sydney Wanderers.
Rudan, who been appointed until the end of the season, replaces Welshman Carl Robinson, who was sacked after the Wanderers’ 3-0 weekend away loss to A-League battlers Brisbane Roar.
The Wanderers, who haven’t played finals football since 2017, have fallen to second last on the A-League ladder with just one win from seven matches.
“We need to improve our standing, plain and simple,” Wanderers chairman Paul Lederer said.
“This appointment was made to bring back a formidable mentality to our team, to stand up for our region and play with absolute determination to succeed.
“Mark understands the domestic football landscape at all levels and breeds a winning culture.
“Not only is Mark a Western Sydney local but he has coached at all levels and understands what it takes to represent our community.
“We look forward to Mark achieving success with the Wanderers, and with what we believe is an exciting squad.”
Local boy Rudan said he was “looking forward to the challenge”.
“As a Western Sydney local, I’m proud to be representing the region where my career and passion for football began,” Rudan said.
“We have high expectations here at the club and I’m eager to bring back the grit, intensity, fight and passion at the club.”
