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Wanderers Sack Stajcic, Install Gary Van Egmond as Interim Coach

The appointment signals a short-term reset for a last-place club searching for stability.

Overview

  • Western Sydney confirmed the immediate departures of head coach Alen Stajcic and assistant Nahuel Arrarte after a poor start to the season.
  • Gary van Egmond was appointed head coach until the end of the campaign, with reports of a technical director move next season that he says is not confirmed.
  • The men’s side sits bottom of the A-League table with three wins and a league-low 10 goals from 13 matches.
  • Stajcic said he was blindsided by the decision and described the exit as a mutual termination with no prior warning.
  • Home attendances at CommBank Stadium have slumped to as low as 4,652 as pressure mounts for stronger leadership and a clearer long-term plan.