2019–20 Perth Glory FC season explained

Club:Perth Glory FC
Season:2019–20
Chairman:Tony Sage
Manager:Tony Popovic
(to 26 August 2020)
Richard Garcia
(from 18 September 2020)
League:A-League
League Result:6th
Cup1:A-League Finals Series
Cup1 Result:Semi-finals
Cup2:FFA Cup
Cup2 Result:Round of 32
Cup3:AFC Champions League
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Bruno Fornaroli (13 goals)
Season Topscorer:Bruno Fornaroli (14 goals)
Highest Attendance:11,168 vs Adelaide United
(11 January 2020)
Lowest Attendance:6,177 vs WS Wanderers
(14 December 2019)
Average Attendance:7,716
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Prevseason:2018–19
Nextseason:2020–21

The 2019–20 Perth Glory FC season was the club's 23rd season since its establishment in 1996. The club participated in the A-League for the 15th time, the FFA Cup for the sixth time and the AFC Champions League for the first time.

On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand,[1] and subsequently extended indefinitely. The season resumed on 17 July 2020.[2] Similarly, the 2020 AFC Champions League competition has been suspended until at least mid-September 2020 in West Zone.[3] The AFC Executive Committee agreed to played AFC Champions League East Zone matches which are now scheduled to be played between 15 November and 13 December 2020 in Qatar.[4] [5]

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef
9 UnattachedFree transfer2 years22 March 2019[6] [7]
18 Brisbane RoarFree transfer2 years24 June 2019[8]
23 Brisbane RoarFree transfer2 years25 June 2019[9]
3 Sydney FCFree transfer1 year1 July 2019[10]
12 Undisclosed1 year30 July 2019[11]
13 Undisclosed3 years6 August 2019[12]
4 Undisclosed1 year18 September 2019[13]
8 UnattachedFree transfer1 year27 September 2019[14]
22 Scholarship2 years2 October 2019[15]
22 UnattachedInjury replacement0.5 year21 January 2020[16]
50 UnattachedFree transfer2.5 years22 January 2020[17]
21 UnattachedFree transfer1.5 years28 January 2020[18]
25 UnattachedFree transfer0.5 years5 February 2020[19]
61 Free transfer2 months16 July 2020[20]
63 Free transfer2 months16 July 2020

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef
11 Retired4 April 2019[21]
21 Undisclosed23 May 2019[22]
22 UnattachedEnd of contract23 May 2019
25 UnattachedEnd of contract23 May 2019
3 Undisclosed19 June 2019[23]
23 UnattachedMutual contact termination26 June 2019[24]
9 Mutual contact termination31 July 2019[25] [26]
4 Shane LowryMutual contact termination8 August 2019[27]
13 UnattachedEnd of contract10 October 2019[28]
15 UnattachedMutual contract termination2 January 2020[29]
22 UnattachedMutual contract termination22 January 2020[30]
14 Central Coast MarinersMutual contract termination31 January 2020[31] [32]
4 UnattachedEnd of contract6 June 2020[33]
12 End of contract25 June 2020[34] [35]
63 Mutual contract termination22 August 2020[36] [37]

Contract extensions

No. Name Position Duration Date Ref.
1 Goalkeeper 1 year 24 June 2019 [38]
6 Defender 1 year 2 October 2019 [39]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

PlayerA-LeagueFFA CupAFC Champions LeagueTotal
GoalsGoalsGoalsGoals
1GK Tando Velaphi<--A-League-->00000000
2DF Alex Grant<--A-League-->70000070
3DF Jacob Tratt<--A-League-->0+30100040
4DF Gregory Wüthrich<--A-League-->80000080
5DF Ivan Franjic<--A-League-->61100071
6DF Dino Djulbic<--A-League-->1+20000030
7FW Joel Chianese<--A-League-->4+30100080
8DF James Meredith<--A-League-->40000040
9FW Bruno Fornaroli<--A-League-->83100093
12DF Kim Soo-beom<--A-League-->3+40000070
13DF Osama Malik<--A-League-->00000000
13DF Osama Malik<--A-League-->40000040
14FW Chris Harold<--A-League-->0+30100040
15MF Brandon Wilson<--A-League-->10100020
16DF Tomislav Mrcela<--A-League-->11110022
17MF Diego Castro<--A-League-->810+100091
18FW Nicholas D'Agostino<--A-League-->0+10100020
19MF Chris Ikonomidis<--A-League-->82000082
20MF Jake Brimmer<--A-League-->0+20100030
21FW Trent Ostler<--A-League-->00000000
23DF Dane Ingham<--A-League-->00000000
27MF Juande<--A-League-->80000080
28FW Gabriel Popovic<--A-League-->0+20000020
29MF Kristian Popovic<--A-League-->1+31000041
33GK Liam Reddy<--A-League-->80100090
88MF Neil Kilkenny<--A-League-->80100090

Disciplinary record

RankPositionNameA-LeagueFFA CupAFC Champions LeagueTotal
1DF Alex Grant<--A-League-->30000030
MF Juande<--A-League-->30000030
3MF Neil Kilkenny<--A-League-->20000020
DF Gregory Wüthrich<--A-League-->20000020
5MF Diego Castro<--A-League-->10000010
FW Joel Chianese<--A-League-->00100010
DF Dino Djulbic<--A-League-->10000010
FW Bruno Fornaroli<--A-League-->10000010
MF Chris Ikonomidis<--A-League-->10000010
DF Jacob Tratt<--A-League-->00100010
MF Brandon Wilson<--A-League-->10000010

Clean sheets

Pre-season

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

CompetitionRecord
A-League
FFA Cup
AFC Champions League
Total

FFA Cup

See main article: 2019 FFA Cup.

A-League

See main article: 2019–20 A-League.

Finals series

AFC Champions League

See main article: article and 2020 AFC Champions League.

Group stage

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FFA to postpone remaining matches in the Hyundai A-League season due to COVID-19. 24 March 2020 . Football Australia . 30 December 2023.
  2. Web site: 15 July 2020 . Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season updated match schedule released . 16 July 2020 . A-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  3. Web site: AFC reiterates commitment to complete 2020 competitions with new calendar. AFC. 9 July 2020.
  4. Web site: AFC executive committee announces updates to 2020 competitions calendar. AFC. 10 September 2020.
  5. Web site: AFC Champions League (East) to be staged in Doha. AFC. 9 October 2020.
  6. News: Not news, but official: Bruno signs for Glory. FTBL. 22 March 2019.
  7. News: Perth Glory recruit Bruno Fornaroli faces baptism of fire against Manchester United. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 22 March 2019. Fornaroli, a marquee signing for the next two seasons.
  8. Web site: Glory snap up Olyroos marksman D'Agostino. Dave. Lewis. SBS. The World Game. 24 June 2019.
  9. News: Glory snap up Roar pair. FTBL. 25 June 2019.
  10. News: Perth Glory beat rivals to defender Jacob Tratt's signature. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 1 July 2019.
  11. News: Kim in as Keogh's future uncertain. FTBL. 30 July 2019.
  12. News: Perth Glory sign defender Osama Malik as doubts rise on Matt Spiranovic return. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 6 August 2019.
  13. News: Perth Glory receives boost with signing of Swiss Super League defender Gregory Wuthrich. Nick. Taylor. The Sunday Times. 18 September 2019.
  14. News: Ex-Portsmouth triallist and former Millwall and Bradford defender James Meredith joins Perth Glory. Will. Rooney. The News. 27 September 2019.
  15. Web site: Young defender returns for more Glory. Morgan. Gareth. 2 October 2019. Football Federation Australia. Perth Glory.
  16. News: Glory sign Vince Lia as Djulbic put on ice. Justin. Chadwick. FTBL. 21 January 2020.
  17. News: A-League: Perth Glory sign promising Olyroos goalkeeper Daniel Margush on two-year deal. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 22 January 2020.
  18. News: Glory land veteran defender Elrich. Ed. Jackson. FTBL. 28 January 2020.
  19. Web site: Glory recruit young attacker. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 5 February 2020.
  20. News: Perth Glory boost stocks signing striker Thomas James and midfielder Yianni Perkatis. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 16 July 2020.
  21. News: Perth Glory striker Brendon Santalab will retire at season's end. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 4 April 2019.
  22. Web site: Trio depart club. Gareth. Morgan. Football Federation Australia. Perth Glory. 23 May 2019.
  23. News: Davidson departs Perth. John. Davidson. FTBL. 19 June 2019.
  24. News: Perth Glory defender Scott Neville makes Roar move to Brisbane. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 26 June 2019.
  25. News: Unwanted Glory striker Andy Keogh heads overseas. Nick. Taylor. The Sunday Times. 31 July 2019.
  26. Web site: Unwanted Keogh set to depart Glory for Saudi move. SBS. The World Game. 31 July 2019.
  27. News: Glory Defender Seals Middle East Move. John. Davidson. FTBL. 8 August 2019.
  28. News: Glory not a big A-League club yet: Popovic. Justin. Chadwick. FTBL. 10 October 2019. Glory will field a new-look defence in Sunday's clash with Brisbane Roar at HBF Park following the departure of Matthew Spiranovic....
  29. News: Perth Glory insist young midfielder Brandon Wilson's departure has nothing to do with Cambodia scandal. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 2 January 2020.
  30. Web site: Glory snap up highly-rated young 'keeper. In other squad news, Perth Glory can confirm that defender Riley Warland has parted company with the club by mutual consent.. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 22 January 2020.
  31. Web site: Harold parts ways with club. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 31 January 2020.
  32. Web site: Chris Harold signs on the Central Coast. Central Coast Mariners. 31 January 2020.
  33. News: Glory defender Gregory Wuthrich farewells Perth with post on social media. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 6 June 2020.
  34. News: Perth Glory's defensive stocks take another hit as Kim Soo-Beom leaves the club. Nick. Taylor. The West Australian. 25 June 2020.
  35. Web site: Defender Soo-Beom announces Perth Glory exit ahead of A-League restart. SBS. The World Game. 25 June 2020.
  36. News: Thomas James reveals frustration as Perth continue to deny release. Cameron. Mee. Illawarra Mercury. 21 August 2020.
  37. News: Glory set up finals showdown with Sydney FC after upset win over Phoenix. Dominic. Bossi. Brisbane Times. 22 August 2020.
  38. Web site: Tando signs on for more Glory. Gareth. Morgan. Football Federation Australia. Perth Glory. 24 June 2019.
  39. News: A-League star re-signs after miracle recovery from torn ACL. Fox Sports. 2 October 2019.

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