John Aloisi defied critics – and betting odds – to transform Western United | Emma Kemp

John Aloisi is mobbed by Western United fans after leading the club to its first A-League Men championship.John Aloisi is mobbed by Western United fans after leading the club to its first A-League Men championship.“N

Overall reviews of Aloisi’s managerial career has been mixed, but the general theme of this season’s exploits has been explicit: redemption. Sacked by Melbourne Heart. Strike one. A not-so-nice departure from the Roar. Strike two. A title with Western United. Clean hit. Now, after being given another chance, the 46-year-old has reversed the ailing fortunes of a Victorian club which had lost the last eight games of its previous campaign to finish 10th. When Aloisi replaced foundation coach Mark Rudan in the off-season, the expectation was another middling campaign at best.

Until he wasn’t. That transition did not occur at an identifiable point in the season – with more A-League journeymen than high-profile signings, United began 2021-22 under the radar. The change was gradual, ground out via every marginal win, until suddenly they had finished the regular season in third.

“I was sitting in my hospital bed nearly three years ago [after heart surgery] and it was … I need to coach because I know I’ve got a lot more left in me and a lot more to achieve. I believe that and I was just waiting for the right opportunity and for someone to give me that opportunity to coach.

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