Former Socceroos star Mile Sterjovski has been given the duty of steadying the unrest at Macarthur FC after Dwight Yorke’s swift departure from his head teaching position final weekend.
Yorke has been linked with a transfer to Sydney FC to switch under-pressure coach Steve Corica after the Manchester United nice ended his seven month tenure as head coach in acrimonious circumstances.
The parting of the way got here amid experiences Yorke referred to as his troops a “pub team” and questioned the professionalism of the A-League in a scathing evaluation following final Friday’s 1-0 loss to Adelaide United.
Yorke’s assistant, Russell Latapy, additionally left the membership, leaving Macarthur to call a 3rd supervisor within the area of a yr after Yorke was introduced in to switch Ante Milicic.
Sterjovski, who has been Macarthur‘s academy coach and has been with the membership since its start in 2020, was unveiled as coach to the squad at Monday‘s coaching session.
The Bulls didn’t verify the size of the deal for the 43-year-old who will take cost of his first recreation on Saturday afternoon in opposition to Western United at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
“Since day one with this club, I have worked with the NPL side to help the talented youngsters achieve their goal of becoming professional players,” Sterjovski stated.
“The players are still my top priority in this new role and I will do everything to help them reach their potential.
“I want to build on what the club has started this season and there won‘t be any change to our objective of playing finals football.”
Sterjovski performed 43 video games for the Socceroos between 2000 and 2010 throughout an extended taking part in profession in Europe and the A-League.
After profitable the Australia Cup, Macarthur have battled this A-League season, profitable simply 5 of 13 video games to take a seat in sixth spot.
Originally printed as Former Socceroo Mile Sterjovski replaces sacked Dwight Yorke at Macarthur FC
