Sydney FC’s 2-1 A-League elimination last win over the Western Sydney Wanderers has been overshadowed by an unsightly scene within the change rooms post-match.
Former Sydney star turned Wanderers ahead Milos Ninkovic went into the Sky Blues’ rooms after the match and was seen shaking palms and congratulating his former teammates.
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However, the temper shift when he was forcibly faraway from the dressing rooms.
Ninkovic joined the Wanderers this season after seven years and three A-League championships with the Sky Blues.
In his press convention, Corica confirmed he had been eliminated and that the dangerous blood ran deep between the 2 events.
“He simply come to want the gamers all the very best (and) have a great season. So that‘s what he come in for,” Corica said.
Asked about his ejection from the Sydney change rooms, Corica said: “Well, he‘s just upset, obviously, losing the game.”
“We have issues with him, obviously, but that‘s all. That’s between me and him.”
At the time, Wanderers coach Mark Rudan mentioned he had not spoken with Ninkovic after the incident.
“I think it all started when their coach said something on the sidelines not very nice to Milos,” Rudan mentioned. “I think that’s where it started.
“From my understanding … Milos went in there to congratulate his old teammates and their coach didn’t appreciate him being in there.
“Something occurred between those two which wasn’t pleasant, which was quite fiery.
“I haven’t seen Milos yet so I haven’t spoken to him yet, but it’s football, these things kind of happen.”
But the incident has left a foul style in loads of peoples’ mouths however the blame was shared round.
Fans questioned why Ninkovic was even within the rooms besides to antagonise Corica, the place there was clearly dangerous blood, others mentioned it was an over-reaction from the Sydney FC coach when not one of the gamers appeared to have an issue with their former teammate wishing them properly.
Aussie soccer commentary legend Simon Hill tweeted: “Extraordinary … and whomever is to blame, so sad it’s ended like this.”
Former soccer reporter Ray Gatt wrote: “This is sad on all levels, a real bad look. There are no winners. I think everyone involved needs to grow up.”
Mark Gottlieb commented: “Didn’t look like any of the Sydney FC players had a problem with Ninkovic being there … until …”
Sports broadcaster Daniel Garb posted: “A player being escorted out of an opposition dressing room might be an @aleaguemen first. Amazing footage and drama. The rivalry keeps giving.”
Ninkovic gained three A-League championships and premierships plus an FFA Cup in his seven seasons with the Sky Blues, with the Serbian worldwide scoring 41 instances in 221 appearances earlier than his shock swap to the opposite facet of the Sydney divide.
That ugly exit was marked by an unsightly collection of claims and counterclaims across the failed negotiations for a one-year contract extension supply from Sydney.
The 38-year-old has claimed that Sydney’s supply was contingent on the Serbian gaining his Australian citizenship earlier than the season began (Ninkovic handed his citizenship check properly earlier than that deadline, however was solely formally made an Australian citizen on Australia Day this 12 months).
Sydney FC’s personal allegation is that Ninkovic informed Corica he may play simply “20 or 30” minutes off the bench every week – one thing the participant has firmly denied.
“He’s the enemy now,” Corica mentioned again in November. “We have to treat him that way. It’s going to be hostile for Ninko. The fans loved him.”
With Zac Rayson, NCA Newswire
Source: www.news.com.au
