After the recent acquisition of local hero Craig Goodwin, the expectations for Adelaide United to return to the winners' circle have increased and a difficult road trip awaits the reds as they travel to Campbelltown Sports Stadium to play new boys Macarthur FC for the first ever time.
In to preview this historic affair is former Sydney FC, Gold Coast United FC, New Zealand Knights and Reds midfielder Jonas Salley. The hardnosed Ivorian, who has played all around the world, details why he believes Adelaide can upset Macarthur on Friday evening, the type of impact he believes Craig Goodwin can provide upon his return, how proud he is of Adelaide's emerging crop of talented youngsters with origins from the African diaspora, catching the train to make it to training sessions at South Melbourne FC during the harsh Melbourne winter when he first arrived in Australia, the memorable midfield battles he had with former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak, playing in the Chinese Super League (before it was cool), being the assistant coach of our Chinese sister club Qingdao Red Lions FC, working under Damian Mori at White City FC Beograd and loads more!