Socceroo and Sydney FC star Brett Emerton has been named as Captain of the Foxtel All Stars for the sold-out clash with global football giants Manchester United at ANZ Stadium next Saturday.
Socceroo and Sydney FC star Brett Emerton has been named as Captain of the Foxtel All Stars for the sold-out clash with global football giants Manchester United at ANZ Stadium next Saturday.
The 34-year-old Socceroo veteran was thrilled to be selected by Foxtel All Stars coach Ange Postecoglou to lead the side onto ANZ Stadium when the football world-s attention will be focussed on the stars of the Hyundai A-League.
“It-s a huge honour to be named as Captain of the inaugural Foxtel All Stars team for what is a special night for Australian football,” Emerton said. “There are some great players in this squad and it will be a thrill to lead the side out in front of 84,000 fans.
“Manchester United is a massive football club and we are all looking forward to what will be an unforgettable night."
Postecoglou named Emerton as Foxtel All Stars captain after the team-s first training session this morning, citing his experience with Blackburn Rovers and the Socceroos for the decision.
“Brett is a very experienced player who has played football on the biggest stage and will be a great captain for the All Stars team,” Postecoglou said. “He-s a player that has earned respect for what he has achieved and he-ll be a good leader for this game.
“The match against Manchester United will be a huge occasion and Brett has been in that cauldron and will be a steadying influence on the rest of the team.”
In a change to the Foxtel A-League All Stars squad, Western Sydney Wanderers livewire Youssouf Hersi has been withdrawn from the squad due to a medical assessment related to hamstring soreness.
Adelaide United's midfielder Marcelo Carrusca has been drafted in as Hersi's replacement and will join the All Stars in Sydney tomorrow.