Around the field: Kilkenny plans another famous day against Manchester United

Kilkenny and former Melbourne defender Patrick Kisnorbo, both started on this famous night. The Perth midfielder is planning another show – and scalp – when Glory hosts the 20-time English champions at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.

"I played against Manchester United many times during my career," Kilkenny told the club's website. "The win was a fantastic day for me and Leeds fans."

"I'm looking forward to the game, playing in front of a large crowd gives you another opportunity to show others that Australian football is developing and improving."

REMEMBER WHEN: The last time Manchester United and Leeds United were in Australia
DREAM START: Fornaroli plans a start with United

Details

Manchester United v Perth Glory
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019
Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
Kick off: 19h, 21h EST

Warland back

The pre-season has been memorable for Sydney FC and the sight of defenseman Ben Warland running again is another reason for Sky Blues fans to be in a good mood.

Warland, 22, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in March but returned to the field today at the club's Macquarie University headquarters.

The Adelaide-born center-back made nine consecutive appearances for Sydney until his injury was won by a 2-0 defeat at Melbourne and that, once fit, Warland would undoubtedly place himself in the plans. the first team of Steve Corica.

Sailors and Roar set off

It may seem so long since Reza Ghoochannejhad crashed into that winning penalty in the Grand Final while Sydney FC was crowned Hyundai A-League 2018/19 champion, but more and more teams are preparing already their pre-season campaigns Hyundai A-League 2019/20 and running.

After the Perth Glory 2018 Premiers' 3-0 win over Bayswater City on Tuesday night, Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar will face off against their pre-season opponents on Saturday.

Alen Stajcic's Mariners are in action against the 2019 FFA Cup, Manly United, at Pluim Park, at 10:30 am, while the Robbie Fowler era starts for Brisbane against Redlands United, at Logan Metro Sports Park, 15h.