Had he been “good enough” for a transfer abroad, Sydney FC stalwart Rhyan Grant doubts he would have grow to be the primary participant to make 300 appearances for the Sky Blues.
However, Grant is something however sad about his prolonged A-League stint with the Sydneysiders that began in 2008.
“I would have been happy with one game for Sydney FC so to be here 15 years later and 300 games in, it’s something special.” he mentioned forward of his triple century milestone on Saturday evening towards Western United at Allianz Stadium.
“It would have been great to experience a different culture or a different lifestyle, but in saying that, I’m very content with where I am and where I’ve stayed.”
The 32-year-old right-back admits there may need been the odd possibility to depart the Sky Blues for elsewhere however they didn’t eventuate.
“I’m in that weird mould where I’ve obviously been quite successful at Sydney but probably not good enough to go overseas,” Grant mentioned.
“Nothing significant pulled me away from Sydney FC. It would have taken something special and that wasn’t to be.”
Sky Blues coach Steve Corica was stuffed with reward for Grant’s perspective and dedication to his membership’s trigger.
“Rhyan truly embodies what it means to be a footballer and embraces every moment he plays whether that’s in a game or during a training session,” Corica mentioned.
“He has been central to Sydney FC’s key moments over a good number of years and has given his all for this club.
“It’s fantastic that the club will recognise his loyalty to Sydney FC and I hope our fans turn out for him this Saturday night.”
Grant has further motivation to play effectively this weekend after his aspect’s surprising last-start show, a 4-0 dwelling loss to arch rivals Western Sydney.
“That’s probably been the biggest low I’ve had at Sydney FC – that performance and that result, especially in front of our home fans and against our biggest rivals,” mentioned Grant, who was assured the sixth-placed Sky Blues would play finals soccer this season.
“We’re still in the driver’s seat to make sure we’re in the top six.
“We’ve got no-one to blame but ourselves if we don’t get there. On our day we can beat anyone.”
Originally revealed as Rhyan Grant to grow to be the primary participant to make 300 appearances for Sydney FC
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
