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Wanderers ready to face their ex-playmaker

Wanderers ready to face their ex-playmaker

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel is happy with his latest German Alex – but says the fact Sydney FC swooped on midfielder Alex Baumjohann proves his eye for talent. 24 Oct 2019
Babbel lauds Wanderers' A-League reboot

Babbel lauds Wanderers' A-League reboot

Markus Babbel says last season his Western Sydney side would have found a way to lose instead of winning their A-League clash with Melbourne Victory. 19 Oct 2019
WSW's Babbel faces A-League balancing act

WSW's Babbel faces A-League balancing act

Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel faces a delicate balancing act this week with his underdone players, after the risk of selecting them in the opening A-League round paid off. 13 Oct 2019
Duke double earns Wanderers A-League win

Duke double earns Wanderers A-League win

Mitchell Duke has converted a late penalty awarded after VAR intervention to complete a double in Western Sydney's 2-1 A-League home win over Central Coast. 12 Oct 2019
Babbel hits out at past selfish Wanderers

Babbel hits out at past selfish Wanderers

Western Sydney A-League coach Markus Babbel says there are no excuses for his revamped and relocated Wanderers this season, after hitting out at the selfishness of some of the players in his first year in charge. 11 Oct 2019
Wanderers feeling the love in A-League

Wanderers feeling the love in A-League

A new stadium, fresh facilities and a revamped playing list have the Western Sydney Wanderers feeling the love ahead of the new A-League season. 11 Oct 2019
New striker to ease Wanderers' Cup pain

New striker to ease Wanderers' Cup pain

Markus Babbel was disappointed with Western Sydney's meek FFA Cup exit but he can console himself with the impending arrival of German striker Alexander Meier. 19 Sep 2019
Grinners will be winners, says WSW boss

Grinners will be winners, says WSW boss

Western Sydney Wanderers boss Markus Babbel admitted last season was a write-off on and off the pitch – but reckons the club is ticking every box to bring back success. 26 Aug 2019
Wanderers set to sign former graduate Percevski

Wanderers set to sign former graduate Percevski

Western Sydney Wanderers are set to sign former Fortuna Düsseldorf and Wanderers Academy graduate Jamie Percevski. 7 Aug 2019
Babbel compares Baccus to Messi in gushing Wanderers tribute

Babbel compares Baccus to Messi in gushing Wanderers tribute

Markus Babbel has compared Keanu Baccus' sublime assist in Western Sydney Wanderers' 2-1 loss to Leeds United to the work of Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi. 22 Jul 2019
Babbel: Stars must want to play for us

Babbel: Stars must want to play for us

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel begged fans to turn out this weekend – and insists he's ready to sign more new stars...but only if they want to play for his "special" club. 18 Jul 2019
Babbel's 'unbelievable' secret plan for new season

Babbel's 'unbelievable' secret plan for new season

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has an "unbelievable" plan for next season... but hasn't yet shared the finer details with at least two of his newly-signed stars. 13 Jul 2019
Duke: Reputation means nothing for rebooted Wanderers

Duke: Reputation means nothing for rebooted Wanderers

Mitch Duke says the 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Newcastle Jets last month proved the catalyst for Western Sydney Wanderers' four-game unbeaten run 9 Mar 2019
Wanderers chasing Bayern Munich superstar

Wanderers chasing Bayern Munich superstar

The Sydney Morning Herald are reporting that Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has been trying to convince Franck Ribery to join the club. 6 Mar 2019
Babbel urges Wanderers to build on back-to-back wins

Babbel urges Wanderers to build on back-to-back wins

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel says a half-time tactical tweak was needed to ensure his side pulled off their first back-to-back win of the season. 16 Feb 2019
Babbel blames 'different generation' for humiliating loss

Babbel blames 'different generation' for humiliating loss

Markus Babbel is now without doubt the A-League's most under-pressure coach. But he isn't going down without a fight. 2 Feb 2019
Babbel's warning to maverick keeper: Shape up or ship out

Babbel's warning to maverick keeper: Shape up or ship out

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has warned calamity keeper Vedran Janjetovic he will replace him if he doesn't stop throwing away games. 30 Jan 2019
Babbel: 'I like that there's no PSG or Barcelona'

Babbel: 'I like that there's no PSG or Barcelona'

Markus Babbel has reiterated his support for the A-League's competitiveness across the board, as the under-pressure German attempts to galvanise his side for Perth Glory. 12 Jan 2019
WSW boss: Fans should shout at us

WSW boss: Fans should shout at us

Western Sydney Wanderers boss Markus Babbel has backed RBB fans' right to give his side abuse at half-time against Melbourne City. 7 Jan 2019
Markus Babbel: 'It's a process'

Markus Babbel: 'It's a process'

Western Sydney Wanderers manager Markus Babbel is riding out the stormy period of his tenure reiterating that time is on his side in his project in the west. 2 Jan 2019
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City player ratings

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City player ratings

Despite going down to ten-men Melbourne City hung onto a 2-nil lead in Sydney thanks to heroics from goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic. 1 Jan 2019