It was the middle of the night, mid week, last night but it didn't stop thousands of Western Sydney Wanderers fans converging on their returning team at Sydney airport after winning the 2014 Asia Club Cup against Alhilal FC.
This was a scene unprecedented in Australian Sport as these supporters, always so 'as one' with their team, welcomed back their team as though they were 'rock stars'.
They sang their songs as usual but greatest praise post match went to the goalkeeper Ante Covic who kept a clean sheet winning in the final game, after the team had secured a goal in the game in the prior match at home some weeks earlier. The Coach Tony Popovic continues to get the best out of this novice team while he himself remains a novice coach - an amazing sporting story.
This club now only three years old has taken the football world before them both in Australia and now abroad. This is an incredible football / business phenomenon which continues to surprise; they seem to have the happy knack of moving the bar and higher, then higher, then higher... as required.
The intensity of the fans continues to take the sport a level higher in Australian sport with a controlled passion that is a credit to them all!
All their feats are accompanied by their familiar array of songs and last night's drew special focus on the veteran goalkeeper.
ANTE COVIC
He swings them to the left
He swings them to the right
He is Ante Covic
He saves them thru the night
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(and he did! ...and he did! ..and he did!)
A Life Without You Wouldn't Be The Same
Red & Black Is Flowing Through My Veins
It's A Feeling I Can't Contain
In My Heart Is Where You'll Remain
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O'connell Street Is Where We Reside
All Our Differences Are Put Aside
This Club & Terrace, No It Wont Divide
None Will Ever Emulate Our Pride
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