Sydney FC’s 2-1 A-League elimination remaining win over the Western Sydney Wanderers has been overshadowed by an unpleasant 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 arms and congratulating his former teammates.
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However, the temper shifted 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 unhealthy blood ran deep between the 2 events.
“He simply come to want the gamers all one of the best (and) have a great season. So that‘s what he are available for,” Corica mentioned.
Asked about his ejection from the Sydney change rooms, Corica mentioned: “Well, he‘s simply upset, clearly, shedding the sport.”
“We have points with him, clearly, however 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 believe it began when their coach mentioned one thing on the sidelines not very good to Milos,” Rudan mentioned. “I believe that’s the place it began.
“From my understanding … Milos went in there to congratulate his outdated teammates and their coach didn’t respect him being in there.
“Something occurred between these two which wasn’t nice, which was fairly fiery.
“I haven’t seen Milos but so I haven’t spoken to him but, nevertheless it’s soccer, this stuff sort of occur.”
Ninkovic was forcibly eliminated. Photo: TwitterSource: Twitter
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 unhealthy 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 accountable, so unhappy it’s ended like this.”
Former soccer reporter Ray Gatt wrote: “This is gloomy on all ranges, an actual unhealthy look. There are not any winners. I believe everybody concerned must develop up.”
Mark Gottlieb commented: “Didn’t appear like any of the Sydney FC gamers had an issue with Ninkovic being there … till …”
Sports broadcaster Daniel Garb posted: “A participant being escorted out of an opposition dressing room could be an @aleaguemen first. Amazing footage and drama. The rivalry retains giving.”
Ninkovic received three A-League championships and premierships plus an FFA Cup in his seven seasons with the Sky Blues, with the Serbian worldwide scoring 41 occasions in 221 appearances earlier than his shock swap to the opposite aspect of the Sydney divide.
Ninkovic moved throughout city. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesThere’s no love misplaced between Ninkovic and Corica. Photo: TwitterSource: Twitter
That ugly exit was marked by an unpleasant sequence 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 yr).
Sydney FC’s personal allegation is that Ninkovic informed Corica he might 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 must deal with him that manner. It’s going to be hostile for Ninko. The followers liked him.”
With Zac Rayson, NCA Newswire
