The Melbourne Knights have not made their run home in the Victorian Premier League any easier after surrendering control of their match against fellow danger zone side the Altona Magic.
The Knights kicked off well with experienced midfielder, captain and club legend Danny Tiatto marshalling the side into gear. The Knights were clearly on top of Altona in the opening minutes and could have capitalised after great work by Jean Dubois to beat his marker and gallop into the box, only to be crudely upended as he was about to shoot past Tommi Tomich – only for the referee to wave for a corner kick – leaving the passionate Frenchman bemused.
In the 18th minute – the Knights broke the deadlock after...

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The Melbourne Knights have lost 3-0 against old National League rival South Melbourne at John Cain reserve in a match that could be described as absolutely luckless for the Knights.
The match started off slowly in windswept and rainy conditions, with both sides trying their best to play an attractive style of passing football, albeit with the Knights having the upper hand in the first half hour.
The  Knights welcomed back Ivica Praiz into the first eleven after Bryan Bran sustained an injury at training during the week. Ben Surey slotted into his left back position with the duo of Praiz and Tiatto left to tussle for ascendancy in the midfield.
Jean Dubois earnt his side a free kick in the 19th minute after some good work against a solid South Melbourne back four.
Kevin Townson stepped up to take the free kick, only to see his ball curl around the wall and bounce favourably just before Zois who gleefully caught the ball dispelling the danger. It was a sign of things to come for the Knights as Zois put in a man of the match performance.

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Melbourne Knights will reignite its time-honoured rivalry with South Melbourne in the Victorian Premier League at John Cain Memorial Reserve in Thornbury on Sunday.The clubs need no introduction as pillars of the former National Soccer League.
The Knights are two-time national champions with former Socceroos superstar Mark Viduka coming out of their ranks, while four-time national champions South Melbourne were Oceania representatives at the 2000 FIFA club world championships.
The sides have met 87 times, but no clash in recent times has been as important as the one in the upcoming round 18.

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A five minute second half burst was enough to secure all three points and top spot on the Victorian Premier League ladder for the Oakleigh Cannons, after a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against the Melbourne Knights yesterday.
The Knights got off to a flying start, with Jean-Charles Dubios got the Knights off to a dream start, working his way into the box and smashing home a shot into the corner of the goal in the opening minute.
It was not the start the Cannons were after, who had lost their previous three games and failed to trouble the scorers during that time.
The Cannons were uninspiring in the first half, and only managed three shots on goal all of which sailed well over the bar. The Melbourne Knights had chances to extend their lead further with efforts by Josip Magdic, Tomislav Skara and Ben Surey just missing the target.

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A late Jacob Colosimo goal has cancelled out a fortunate goal from Jesse Krncevic for Richmond to salvage a point from Kevin Bartlett Reserve for the Knights.
A slow start for the Knights resulted in sustained pressure from Richmond after the latter started the stronger of the two. Probing runs from new starter Davey Van't Ship enabled the dangerous Daniel Visevic to find space but was closed down well by Anthony Colosimo and Bryan Bran on the Knights' left wing.
The first chance of the game fell to Krncevic after Michael Ferrante passed the ball into the box between Krncevic and kepper Seb Mattei, but the opportunity resulted in a free kick to the Knights after Krncevic slid into the young Mattei.

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The Victorian Premier League Round 15 encounter between the Melbourne Knights and Hume City had it all. Two penalties and three red cards went against Hume City while the valuable 3 points were taken by the Knights.
Two expertly taken penalties by the diminutive Kevin Townson were enough to cancel out Ross Thompson's penalty five minutes into the second half.
The Knights arguably started the game the stronger of the two, although Hume did probe deep into the Knights' defensive line and executed some pressure of their own.
The first real chance fell to Josip Magdic in the 15th minute when a cross from the lively Adrian Zahra bulleted in front of the ex-Perth Glory attacking midfielder. His outstretched leg didn't connect to the ball, much to the relief of former Knights NSL keeper, Lupce Acevski.

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THE Youtube clip is only a few years old but already looks like a relic from a hard-to-remember past. The tone is optimistic, the future seemingly bright as Les Murray introduces the news story about the Melbourne Knights' partnership with Melbourne United - a candidate for the brave new A-League being put together by billionaire Frank Lowy.
''Melbourne Knights are set to play a big role in a proposed new national league team,'' Murray begins.
The plans sound exciting. A listing on the stock exchange, average crowds of 10,000-20,000 for the new club within three years. The Knights to play a key role, acting as a feeder club for the new entity, described as ''Australia's own version of Manchester United''.
Those plans may have been pie in the sky. They certainly seem a long way from reality now.When the Knights were claiming back-to-back National Soccer League titles in 1995 and 1996, crowds of up to 12,000 packed Somers Street to watch Europe-bound young stars such as Mark Viduka, Danny Tiatto, Steve Horvath and Josip Simunic.
In recent weeks, crowds have fallen below 800 as the club sits stone cold last on the Victorian Premier League table, seemingly destined for relegation to the suburban tundra of State League One.

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A Danny Tiatto inspired Melbourne Knights have come out on top in the Sunshine derby against a spirited George Cross side which never really got going.
The Knights once again conceded early and cheaply, but the side’s endeavour and will to win was enough to see the side through and off the bottom of the ladder – albeit with most results involving clubs at the foot of the ladder going against their way.
A defensive mix up in the first minute gifted George Cross the lead after keeper Sebastian Mattei did well to get down and save the initial effort.
The Knights were 1-0 down and in familiar territory, right behind the eight ball from the get-go.
But credit to the side led by new captain Danny Tiatto, which rallied and played to their strengths of high tempo passing to the wings. George Cross retreated in the hope of coming out of the encounter with a slim result.

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Heidelberg United have came out on top in the relegation battle against the Melbourne Knights at the Olympic Village, finally lifting themselves off the bottom of the ladder following a hard fought 3-1 victory.  
The match was a tighter contest than the score would suggest, as it proved to be a fast paced and entertaining game for the small, yet passionate crowd. In the end it was two defensive mistakes from Knights defender Ben Surrey that pushed Heidelberg over the line.
Heidelberg took an early lead on the 2nd minute from a set piece. A free kick on the edge of the area saw the ball sent into the goalmouth where Saso Alexovski headed the ball home for the opener.
Another close call soon after saw Heidelberg hit a cracking shot from distance which was parried away by Knights keeper Sebastian Mattei.

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A piece of Jean Dubois brilliance has earnt the Melbourne Knights a draw against a resilient Dandenong Thunder lineup.
The Knights, as with most games - controlled the tempo of the encounter with their well oiled passing game. It was the inclusion of that man Dubois into the first eleven which really changed the dynamic of the squad, together with fellow countryman Damien Gleize who arrived from France earlier in the year but has been hampered by injury.
The Knights went on to the attack immediately with the diminutive Kevin Townson proving a real headache for the Dandenong back four, almost making his way past the entire defence in the eighth minute.
Dandenong also had chances of their own in the first stanza.

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WITH overseas clubs circling, it did not take long for the Melbourne Knights teams of the title-winning 1994-95 and 1995-96 National Soccer League seasons to break up.
But for a few brief hours during the club’s reunion weekend, the Knights were able to re-assemble the majority of both squads.
It was the first time either squad had largely been in the same room together since those championship wins.
Many of the club’s biggest names were involved.
Mark Viduka, whose name adorns the stand at Knights Stadium, was in attendance at Saturday night’s gala ball, which featured a video presentation of each grand final and clips of media coverage of both seasons.

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The return of former Knights coach Ian Dobson to the helm of Green Gully has spelt disaster for the enterprising Melbourne Knights who have now lost their  last three games on the trot.
Ivan Duzel was presented with a big selection headache early in the week when given the news that both first choice strikers, Jean Charles Dubois and Tommy Ples would be unavailable due to suspension and injury. This left makeshift forward Gazmend Ajdini the job of leading the line for the injury depleted Knights.
In a goalless first half, the Knights looked the more dangerous thanks to the efforts of Adrian Zahra in midfield and Kevin Townson up forward.  Gully goalkeeper Nikola Roganovic was forced to keep the scoreline locked at 0-0 when Zahra's effort was rocketing in towards the top corner. The young custodian expertly parried the ball past the post.

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All the plans have been put into place as the Melbourne Knights hope to relive some of the glory and passion of winning the National Soccer League this weekend.
Many would agree that it is the pinnacle achievement of a diaspora community which although small, always had an unrivalled passion for soccer and its club.
It’s great to see that the club has gotten back on its feet this year through the support of the same community which has sustained it over the decades. The Championship reunion celebrations kick off on Saturday night with a sold out Gala Night at the Australian Croatian Association Melbourne.
Every player has confirmed their attendance except for Krešimir Marušić and Josip Šimunić who are both overseas.
Eccentric media personality Andy Paschalidis will run the Gala night which has some very big surprises in store - and a huge array of memorabilia up for grabs. The night is sure to be one to remember and will certainly be talked about for years to come.

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At the conclusion of the 1994/95 season, Melbourne Knights met Adelaide City for the third time in a Grand Final, but this time in Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium. The Knights were dominant, winning 2-0 with goals from captain Andrew Marth and striker Joe Spiteri. A long-awaited breakthrough was made; the Knights won their first NSL Championship after years of disappointment. Hysteria ensured at Tullamarine Airport when thousands of thrilled fans welcomed their boys home with the cup.   
Against all odds, the Knights defended their NSL title the following year, despite having a number key of players moving overseas in the off-season, as well as the loss of super coach Mirko Bazić who was replaced by former Knights player Ian Dobson. In the Grand Final the Knights met Marconi, a match they went into missing a further three players due to international duty with the Olyroos; Joe Spiteri, Frank Jurić and Danny Tiatto.

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Many believe that fortune favours the brave and the bold. The Melbourne Knights of 2010 under coach Ivan Duzel are both brave and bold in their style of play and committment. Duzel would probably disagree that fortune has favoured his side thus far in the Victorian Premier League.
A ten minute double salvo from Adriano Chiappetta made sure that Northcote City would keep the points against an extremely star-crossed Knights side who have come off with some very unlucky results in the past few weeks.
The game started off in typical fashion with the Knights dominating possession and playing to their slick passing system. It immediately reaped rewards when Gazmend Ajdini was brought down in the 2nd minute of the game after being put through one on one with the keeper and being upended. Liam Cannell stepped up to take his first of two penalties for the match. His effort was well placed but unfortunately for the Knights midfielder, Northcote’s keeper, Chris Theodoridis-Petropoulos picked the correct side and kept Northcote in the contest.

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A goal from Kevin Townson was not enough for the Melbourne Knights to hold on for their fourth win of the season after two quick goals from Bentleigh closed the game.
The Knights started the more attacking of the two sides and saw chances fall to Gazmend Ajdini and Kevin Townson, although both shot just wide.
It was good work through Ben Surey which fed through Adrian Zahra on the right wing which led to the Knights first goal in the 17th minute. The agile winger sped past his marker to pin point a cross onto the head of Kevin Townson who made a superb run into the area from deep in midfield, meeting the ball at the back post to put the Knights in front. One - nil and it looked as though Bentleigh had no answers for a speedy Knights side who were attacking in droves and seemed to be opening the game up and threatening to open the floodgates. To Bentleigh’s credit though they absorbed the pressure and equalised only six minutes later against the run of play. An Alex Rojas ball floated from a set piece just inside the Bentleigh attacking half saw Knights keeper Ante Loncaric hesitate in getting to the ball to clear the danger – giving Luke Fitzpatrick the opportunity to flick his header past the Knights custodian who was stuck in no man’s land. The Knights kicked off and tried to continue with their slick possession play but it all came unstuck only four minutes later when Bentleigh leading goal scorer Dado Lokvancic shot a speculative effort from just outside the box to Loncaric’s far left corner which the keeper initially kept out – with former Heidelberg midfielder Anthony Ouliaris having the easiest of tap ins to but the Greens in front. The Knights were down 2-1 and seemingly had done little wrong.

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A workmanlike performance from the Melbourne Knights has resulted in a solid 2-0 win over last year's champions, Altona Magic. Ivan Duzel's side were fired up for the game from the get go after last week's disappointing performance against South Melbourne. 
The Knights came out with two changes in the starting eleven from last week with Daniel Rocco being replaced by Ryan Filipovic and Gazmend Ajdini taking the place of Jacob Colosimo. The first half began at high speed with counterattacking football from both sides being the order of the day. Altona struggled to make any real impact up front, although their midfield and defence were solid in keeping the scores level. Altona's best chance of the first half came from a Cergovski free kick which was tipped over by and outstretched Loncaric. Sustained pressure from Knights wingers Adrian Zahra and Kevin Townson ensured that Altona were not in a position to over commit in going forward with the Knights enjoying much of the possession.

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A well organised South Melbourne outfit did just enough to grind out a win against an out of sorts Melbourne Knights outfit which only woke up and began putting some real pressure on the opposition goal in the last 15 minutes.
The match opened up with some very free play from both teams, although South Melbourne did look to have some luck on their side with many stray passes finding their man, while the Knights had the bad luck of having the same sorts of passes being turned over - turning attack into defence. South Melbourne's first chance came in the 27th minute with new signing Joe Keenan cutting into the box around Daniel Rocco and curling the ball past an outstretched Ante Loncaric. It was as this stage that South Melbourne sat back and soaked up pressure from the Knights link up play between Ben Surey and Kevin Townson who beat South captain Ramazan Tavsancioglou on...
 

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The Melbourne Knights have overcome the N.T.C, even though they were down to nine men for the final ten minutes, after bizarre turn of events at Knights Stadium.
Melbourne’s Jacob Colosimo found himself with a lot of space outside the 18-yard box in just the first minute, but his shot just flew over the bar.
N.T.C punished the Knights just minutes later when an unmarked John Reale slotted home the opener courtesy of a back post half volley from close range. Reale’s shot was too good for Melbourne Knights’ Antony Loncaric.
N.T.C had the chance to go two up after Luke O’Dea was pulled down in the box after an exciting run down the left wing. To the N.T.C’s frustration O’Dea failed to convert his own penalty, as Knights’ keeper Antony Loncaric easily parried it away for a corner.

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Friday night football in the Victorian Premier League saw a new look Melbourne Knights dominate an Oakleigh side who were lost for ideas when presented with the Knights attacking pressure football system.
Oakleigh lined up with no less than three Knights players from 2009, Cameron Watson, Jamie Cumming and John Fitzgerald. Knights leading goalscorer Jean Charles Dubois had an opening in the first minute when the lively Adrian Zahra combined with Kevin Townson to put the nippy Frenchman through on goal with only the keeper to beat but his powerful effort was saved by Oakleigh's new recruit from Brisbane Roar, Jamie McMaster.

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A sense of relief settled on Knights Stadium last night as the Melbourne Knights recorded their first win of the 2010 season. Another healthy crowd of over 1,400 witnessed the Knights concede early on through some good work by ex-Knight Daniel Visevic who finished his opportunity well. But true to form, the Knights character shone through almost immediately as Kevin Townson drilled in a corner onto the head of Jean-Charles Dubois who's header bulleted into the net past an outstretched Stjepan Gal in the 14th minute.
The Knights controlled the tempo of the game from that point on - and the inclusion of Daniel Rocco returning from injury being key to settling a defence that has leaked some soft goals in recent weeks. It also allowed utility Liam Cannell to slot into the midfield coming out from the sweeper position.

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The Melbourne Knights are still winless after a disappointing performance against the undefeated and in-form side of the competition Hume City, going down 2-0 away at SS Anderson Reserve.
Despite the score-line, it was a tight contest between the two sides. Hume was lucky to take the lead through a goal keeping blunder late in the first half which effectively won the game for the home-side.
The early stages of the match saw the Knights have the better of play. With the Knights being rather unlucky not to go ahead with one opportunity which saw some desperate Hume defending clear away a shot on an open goal, as well as an incident where calls for a penalty for an apparent handball waived away by the referee.

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The Melbourne Knights quest for their first win of the season was quashed once again last night, as poor finishing and the Georgies luck keeping the scores deadlocked at 2-2 after a 10 minute flurry of action at the end of the first half.
The Georgies drew first blood against the run of play after Knights attacking midfielder Josip Magdić had a golden opportunity in the tenth minute to slot home past Martin John who in the end did well to save a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.
The Knights were on top early in the game, and forced numerous saves from Georgies keeper Martin John, with the best chance falling to Bryan Bran who dribbled through the centre of the park to fire a shot across John from just outside the area, only to be denied.

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The Melbourne Knights have learnt two very important lessons in their last two games. The season opener against Dandenong showed why 100% intensity is required right at the start of the match to overcome an opponent mentally. This week’s game against Heidelberg United showed that although playing excellent football at a great pace, a two goal buffer can count for nothing in the dying minutes and lose you two points.
The Knights opened the game up against Heidelberg in front of 2,000 fans on Monday night and were immediately on top of play with piercing runs on the right wing coming from Adrian Zahra and Josip Magdić, causing havoc for the slow Heidelberg defence which featured ex-Knights captain Craig Elvin. Fan favourite and returning star Danny Tiatto slotted nicely in the central midfielder role with Ben Surey, controlling the tempo of the game superbly and not giving the ageing Heidelberg side a chance.

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The Melbourne Knights kicked off its 2010 season campaign with a loss to last season's Minor Premier and Runner-Up Dandenong Thunder.
A goal in the third minute from young Dandenong midfielder Shane Rexhepi put the Knights behind the 8-ball immediately. Experienced striker Joey Di Iorio doubled the Thunder's lead in the 24th minute to give the Knights faithful a real scare looking at the season's prospects.
The second half began with a new look Knights side - obviously Ivan Duzel succeeded in calming the lads down and getting them to play the simple and attractive soccer they are known for. It was to be expected that such a fresh side was to be a little shocked and not in tempo with the high intensity of a round one match against the previous season's premiers.
Duzel's job was not made any easier however with no less than five Knights players not receiving their International Clearance Certificate's before the game - three of whom are first eleven players. He was at a loss for words in describing the debacle; "I don't know how people expect me to play my full squad at full strength when they haven't been cleared yet, not only do we have to start on three points because of other people's mistakes...

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Prodigal son Danny Tiatto has returned to his old stomping ground, the Melbourne Knights.

The 23-cap Socceroo appears set to end his career with a guest stint at the club at which he made his name, after agreeing to his return with Knights president Ange Cimera earlier today.

He is likely to play the club’s opening two home games – the first against Heidelberg United on Monday March 8 – before deciding on his future.

“We’re absolutely rapt,” Cimera said, adding Tiatto had signed as an amateur and would play for free.

“What he is saying is that he got his name here through the Melbourne Knights.  He originally said he’ll play our first two home games … then he’ll see how he feels and how his body takes it and he’ll then decide what to do.”

Tiatto, 36, left A-League club Brisbane this season after falling out with coach Ange Postecoglou.

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The Melbourne Knights 2010 jersey presentation and player auction took off last Saturday night. Distinguished guests, players and sponsors were all in attendance for an intimate evening with Gola Gitara and outgoing Master of Ceremonies Frankie Franjić.
The Melbourne Croatia Social Club hosted over 150 people which saw the Knights raise over 35,000 in pledges which will dramatically help the club in the first few months of the season.
Newly arrived imports Tomislav Škara and Tomislav Pleš modelled the new 2010 season jersey which was produced by Mitre. The kits are a return to the past – a plain red shirt, white shorts and blue socks as the home strip and plain all white for the away. Both feature the much loved old Knights logo which the club campaigned hard to get back.
At the end of last season, the club was in tatters. The chairman had left, the players followed suit and it looked as though there would be no new committee to keep the club going. Ange Cimera took the job up vowing not to let the ‘club go down the drain’. He assembled a small committe which has worked tirelessly to get to where they are now. The club has returned to its old logo...

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The Melbourne Knights have taken out the 2010 Victorian Croatian Cup, defeating Dandenong City Hajduk in the final 2 goals to 1.
New signing from the USA Tomislav Skara played well during the four game tournament, as did outstanding reserves players Josip Franjic and Michael Grgic.
Wins against North Geelong and St. Albans (both 1-0) ensured the Knights would make the final against a near full strength Dandenong side boasting ex-Knights players Ivan Gelemanovic and Dario Matkovic.
President of Dandenong City Tony Dorotic was happy with the turnout and labelled the tournament as a resounding success. "It's important that we keep this tournament going. It's important that our Croatian clubs get together and keep our ties and bonds strong."
Knights coach Ivan Duzel was pleased with the result. "I told the boys that we were aiming to make the final...

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The Melbourne Knights are a new-look outfit in 2010, coach included, with an eclectic group of players coming together in the hope of improving on the Knights’ ninth placing in 2009.

New coach and former Knights player Ivan Duzel has been in charge since October, and said it had taken some hard yards to piece together the playing list.

“The club was without players, only 22 players left (after 2009) with two or three young ones staying, so we worked very hard to get this competitive side together.

“We’re carrying players from everywhere - Canada, Perth, Croatia, England - so all these 15-16 players, I believe we’re going to be competitive this year.”

Speaking after the Knights’ 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly with Green Gully, Duzel said the Knights had compiled a strong list with international experience, which was bound to improve on 2009’s results.

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MELBOURNE Knights' star Canadian import Tommy Ples says he is ready to spearhead the side's strike force for the 2010 Victorian Premier League season and hopes to score as many goals as former Knights' player Mark Viduka did in his time with the club during the mid-1990s.

The 23 year old was recruited by the Knights from Canadian club Toronto Croatia, where he scored an impressive 13 goals last year. He is impressed with his new club's players and fans despite being in the country for only two weeks.

"Everything has been really good so far and the players and coaches are treating me very well," Ples said.

"We have a new team here and hopefully everyone will connect well before the season starts and I am looking forward to playing with these guys and proving that I am a good player.

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A hat-trick from Sydney United's Luka Glavas has secured the 2010 Friendship Cup with the Knights putting in a very firm display against the more fancied 2009 NSW Champion.
The game opened with a flurry of possession for the home side but it was the Knights who looked the more dangerous on the counter-attack.
Liam Cannell surprised the experienced United defence in the fourth minute when he cut in behind stalwart Joe Vrkic only to see his shot from just outside the box rattle Vedran Janjetovic's upright.
Sydney's new signing Shane Lyons fought for control of the midfield with new Knights signings Ivica Praiz and Ben Surey, while up front the potent duo of former Sydney Olympic striker Michael Cindric and the pacey Glavas caused many headaches for the Knights defence marshalled by Daniel Rocco, Bryan Bran and Ryan Filipovic.

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The Melbourne Knights pre-season kicked off over two weeks ago with many triallists trying their luck at making Ivan Duzel's first team. With the squad nearly settled, the first team manager along with his assistant Paul Magdic, will have a solid base from which to prepare for the 2010 Victorian Premier League competition.
The Melbourne Knights coaching staff have ensured that the players fitness levels are primed for the highly anticipated Friendship Cup match against sister club Sydney United, as well as the first game in the 2010 season scheduled to kick off at the end of February.
Although many players from the 2009 squad have left, the committee and coaching staff have pooled their reasources and through their many contacts have assembled a formidable side. With many former Knights players now playing at other clubs...

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The Melbourne Knights will continue their preparations for the upcoming Victorian Premier League season in the coming months, with an arranged friendly against Sydney United on the cards.

Confirmed to take place just after the Australia Day holiday on Saturday, 30 January, the match in Sydney will provide a solid hit-out for both the Knights and United, as their respective State competitions approach.

A jovial atmosphere appears certain, with members from both sets of fans delighted with the friendly’s arrangement, as a large contingent of Knights supporters started making their travel arrangements in recent weeks.

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The Melbourne Knights have always been a club that has been proud of turning it's young starlets into world-class players.
The golden generation of the Knights and Australian football for that matter, the mid 1990's, has passed. Players such as Mark Viduka, Joe Simunic and Danny Tiatto have all but retired.
Here, we have compiled a list of all the players the Knights have produced which are currently playing in the A-league, as well as an ex-Knights A-league First XI line-up.

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Ex-Melbourne Knights target-man Andrew Barisic scored a goal and set up another off the bench to help Gold Coast United to a 2-1 victory over Central Coast at Skilled Park on Saturday evening.
It was the first time in the home side's short history that it had come from behind to steal the win, and the three points let Gold Coast leapfrog the Mariners on the A-League ladder.
Miron Bleiberg's men went into half-time looking decidedly average and lacking in offensive drive, with Tahj Minniecon mostly ineffective at assisting Shane Smeltz up front.

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The Melbourne Knights last week appointed club legend Ivan Đuzel as its new coach, continuing with their efforts to bring the club back to its roots. Đuzel’s appointment, coupled with a request to return to the club logo that was used during the Premiership years in the NSL, has been met with positive feedback by fans ...and people around the club when the news was broken on Wednesday afternoon.

In what has been very much a poisoned chalice since the Knights’ return to the Victorian Premier League, Đuzel is intent on staying and bringing about a positive on-field effect in the short and long term after the departure of Chris Taylor, whose turbulent final season at Somers Street showed effects of strain in the second half of the campaign. The former midfield maestro, despite the enormity of the task in front of him, is delighted with the move.

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