2007–08 Perth Glory FC season

October 2015 October 2015 Perth Glory FC 2007–08 Members Equity Stadium A-League 7th A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup Runners-up Jamie Harnwell (8) Jamie Harnwell (10) 2006–07 2008–09 The 2007–08 Perth Glory FC season was the club's 11th season since its establishment in 1996. The club competed in the A-League for the 3rd time. The Glory finished 7th in the 2007–08 A-League season, making them the worst Australian team in the A-League, for the second consecutive season. Given the team's promising pre-season performances, expectations at the club were to achieve a top 4 finish, or to at least significantly improve over the performance in the previous A-League season. After a poor start to the season, without a win after the first 11 games and Glory winless for 18 consecutive A-League matches, coach Ron Smith departedSmith sacked by GloryAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes and assistant coach, David Mitchell took over for the rest of the season. After 2 wins from his first 4 games in charge, Mitchell was rewarded by having his contract extended till the end of the 2008-09 Season.Mitchell Rewarded By GloryAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Squad changes for 2007-08 season In DatePos.NameFromFeeRef. Reference2 March 2007MFAUS Billy CeleskiAUS Bulleen LionsFreeFive arrive at Glory http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 https://web.archive.org/web/20070314021251/http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 dead 2007-03-14 Perth Glory Official Website 18 November 2025Glory recruit in Olyroos squad http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7244&pageid=204 https://web.archive.org/web/20070319100945/http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7244&pageid=204 dead 2007-03-19 www.perthglory.com.au 18 November 2025 en2 March 2007MFAUS Anthony DanzeAUS Inglewood UnitedFreeFive arrive at Glory http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 https://web.archive.org/web/20070314021251/http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 dead 2007-03-14 Perth Glory Official Website 18 November 2025Anthony Danze » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe98581/anthony-danze/ www.worldfootball.net 13 November 2025 en2 March 2007DFAUS Dino DjulbicAUS South MelbourneFreeFive arrive at Glory http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 https://web.archive.org/web/20070314021251/http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 dead 2007-03-14 Perth Glory Official Website 18 November 2025Dino Đulbić » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe20658/dino-dulbic/ www.worldfootball.net 18 November 2025 en2 March 2007DFAUS Jimmy DowneyAUS Australian Institute of SportFreeFive arrive at Glory http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 https://web.archive.org/web/20070314021251/http://www.perthglory.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=7182&pageid=204 dead 2007-03-14 Perth Glory Official Website 18 November 2025Jimmy Downey » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe20664/jimmy-downey/ www.worldfootball.net 18 November 2025 en22 March 2007GKAUS Tando VelaphiAUS Perth SCFreeGlory Grab Teen Keeper Tando https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-grab-teen-keeper-tando-76267 FTBL 13 November 202522 March 2007MFAUS Tommi TomichAUS Western KnightsInjury Loan CoverGlory Grab Teen Keeper Tando https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-grab-teen-keeper-tando-76267 FTBL 13 November 202527 March 2007MFAUS Nikita RukavytsyaAUS Perth SCFreeGlory Sign Up Local Boy https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-sign-up-local-boy-76781 FTBL 13 November 20251 April 2007DFAUS Nikolai Topor-StanleyAUS Sydney FCFreeHyphen Heads West To Perth https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/hyphen-heads-west-to-perth-77199 FTBL 13 November 202519 May 2007MFAUS Nick RizzoENG Milton Keynes DonsFreeGlory Grabs Socceroo Rizzo https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-grabs-socceroo-rizzo-81454 FTBL 13 November 202524 May 2007DFAUS Simon ColosimoTUR SivassporLoan returnColosimo Back For Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/colosimo-back-for-glory-81961 FTBL 13 November 202525 May 2007FWCRO Mate DragičevićCRO NK PulaFreeGlory Sign Croatian Striker https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-sign-croatian-striker-82061 FTBL 13 November 202510 July 2007DFAUS Hayden FoxeENG Leeds UnitedFreeGlory Confirm Foxe Capture https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-confirm-foxe-capture--85787 FTBL 13 November 202515 July 2007MFAUS Mitchell PrenticeMYS Pahang FAFreeA-League Pre-Season Cup round-up https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-league-pre-season-cup-round-up-86295 FTBL 17 November 2025Mitchell Prentice » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe26058/mitchell-prentice/ www.worldfootball.net 13 November 2025 en4 August 2007FWENG James RobinsonAUS Marconi StallionsFreeJames Robinson to sign for Perth Glory next week https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/james-robinson-to-sign-for-perth-glory-next-week-88398 FTBL 13 November 20254 September 2007DFAUS Tyler SimpsonAUS Sydney OlympicFreeGlory call in trio to plug the holes! https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-call-in-trio-to-plug-the-holes-91346 FTBL 19 November 2025Tyler Simpson » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe78445/tyler-simpson/ www.worldfootball.net 13 November 2025 en4 September 2007MFAUS Jordan SimpsonSWI BSC Young BoysFreeGlory call in trio to plug the holes! https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-call-in-trio-to-plug-the-holes-91346 FTBL 19 November 2025Jordan Simpson » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe77779/jordan-simpson/ www.worldfootball.net 13 November 2025 en4 September 2007GKAUS Danny MilosevicAUS Inglewood UnitedShort-Term Injury Loan (1 Week) Glory call in trio to plug the holes! https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-call-in-trio-to-plug-the-holes-91346 FTBL 19 November 2025 Out DatePos.NameToFeeRef. ReferenceJanuary 2007MFENG Stuart YoungAUS Mandurah CityFreePerth Glory https://www.smh.com.au/sport/perth-glory-20070816-gdqxd8.html The Sydney Morning Herald 19 November 2025 en 16 August 2007Stuart Young » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe78609/stuart-young/ www.worldfootball.net 18 November 2025 enFebruary 2007FWAUS Bobby DespotovskiAUS Inglewood UnitedFreefootballwa.net: Bobby Despotovski http://footballwa.net/ourinternationals/bobbydespotovski.htm footballwa.net 17 November 2025Bobby Despotovski » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe78606/bobby-despotovski/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 enFebruary 2007FWAUS Luka GlavasAUS Sydney FCFreeLuka Glavas » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe80476/luka-glavas/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 enStaff KEEPUP Sydney FC warms up for Urawa with 3-2 victory https://sydneyfc.com/news/sydney-fc-warms-urawa-3-2-victory/ Sydney FC 19 November 2025 en-AU 15 March 2007Sydney Win Against Wolves https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/sydney-win-against-wolves-75606 FTBL 19 November 2025February 2007MFNZL Adrian WebsterAUS Blacktown City DemonsFreeAdrian Webster » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe19153/adrian-webster/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 enMarch 2007FWAUS Mimi SaricAUS Campbelltown CityFreeMislav Šarić » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe21057/mislav-saric/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 enMarch 2007MFAUS Josip MagdicAUS Floreat AthenaFreeJosip Magdic » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe20666/josip-magdic/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 enMarch 2007DFAUS Ante KovacevicAUS Floreat AthenaFreeAnte Kovacevic » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe78608/ante-kovacevic/ www.worldfootball.net 17 November 2025 en21 May 2007MFNZL Jeremy ChristieNZL Wellington PhoenixFreeChristie Signs Up With Phoenix https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/christie-signs-up-with-phoenix-81628 FTBL 18 November 2025July 2007MFAUS Mark RobertsonHUN FC SopronFreeMark Robertson » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe79750/mark-robertson/ www.worldfootball.net 18 November 2025 enRobertson Eyes Swift Return https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/robertson-eyes-swift-return-124250 FTBL 18 November 2025 Mid-Season Transfers DatePos.NameFromFeeRef. Reference15 November 2007FWAUS Ante KovacevicAUS Floreat AthenaShort-Term Injury Loan (2 Weeks)Back To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 202515 November 2007MFENG Mark LeeAUS ECU JoondalupShort-Term Injury Loan (2 Weeks)Back To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 202515 November 2007GKAUS Danny MilosevicAUS Inglewood UnitedShort-Term Injury Loan (2 Weeks)Glory call in trio to plug the holes! https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-call-in-trio-to-plug-the-holes-91346 FTBL 19 November 2025Back To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 202518 November 2007FWLBR Jerry KarpehAUS Floreat AthenaFree Jerry Karpeh » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe113086/jerry-karpeh/ www.worldfootball.net 18 November 2025 enA-League Round Thirteen Wrap-Up https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-league-round-thirteen-wrap-up-97368 FTBL 19 November 2025 Mid-Season Losses DatePos.NameToFeeRef. Reference10 September 2007 & 24 November 2007GKAUS Danny MilosevicAUS Inglewood UnitedLoan ReturnA-League Round Four Preview https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-league-round-four-preview-92095 FTBL 19 November 2025Back To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 2025Danny Milošević » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe48867/danny-milosevic/ www.worldfootball.net 19 November 2025 en3 November 2007FWCRO Mate Dragičević Free agentFree Perth Axe Failed Striker Mate https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/perth-axe-failed-striker-mate-96122 FTBL 10 November 202524 November 2007FWAUS Ante KovacevicAUS Floreat AthenaLoan ReturnBack To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 2025Ante Kovacevic » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe78608/ante-kovacevic/ www.worldfootball.net 19 November 2025 en24 November 2007MFENG Mark LeeAUS ECU JoondalupLoan ReturnBack To The Future For Desperate Glory https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/back-to-the-future-for-desperate-glory-97155 FTBL 18 November 2025Mark Lee » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe20665/mark-lee/ www.worldfootball.net 19 November 2025 en16 December 2007GKAUS Tommi TomichAUS Western KnightsLoan ReturnTommi Tomich » Profile https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe88729/tommi-tomich/ www.worldfootball.net 19 November 2025 enA-League Round 17 Wrap-Up https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-league-round-17-wrap-up-99584 FTBL 19 November 2025 Players First team squad 1 AUS Jason Petkovic GK 2 AUS Nikolai Topor-Stanley DF 3 AUS David Tarka DF 4 AUS Simon Colosimo DF 5 AUS Jamie Harnwell DF 6 AUS Dino Djulbic DF 7 AUS Anthony Danze MF 8 AUS David Micevski MF 9 CRO Mate Dragičević FW 10 AUS Billy Celeski MF 11 AUS Stan Lazaridis MF 12 NZL Leo Bertos MF 13 AUS Nikita Rukavytsya FW 14 AUS Jamie Coyne DF 15 AUS Mitchell Prentice MF 16 AUS Nick Rizzo MF 17 AUS Jimmy Downey DF 18 AUS Hayden Foxe DF 19 AUS Naum Sekulovski MF 20 AUS Aleks Vrteski GK 21 ENG James Robinson FW 22 LBR Jerry Karpeh FW 24 AUS Jordan Simpson MF 25 AUS Tyler Simpson DF 26 AUS Mark Lee DF 27 AUS Ante Kovacevic DF 30 AUS Tando Velaphi GK 40 AUS Danny Milosevic GK 50 AUS Tommi Tomich GK Friendlies Malaysian Tour Perth Glory began their pre-season with three preseason friendlies in Malaysia. Firstly the team defeated Selangor PKNS 3-0 with goals to David Tarka, Naum Sekulovski and Anthony Danze. Perth then moved on to sweep Perak FA 4-0 with a brace to both Nikita Rukavytsya and Jamie Harnwell. Finally, Perth defeated Penang FA 5-1 with another brace to Rukavytsya and goals to Nick Rizzo, Danze and Mate Dragičević. Local Friendlies Following the tour of Malaysia, the Perth Glory squad was hit hard by injuries and illness, ahead of a planned series of games against Football West State League sides. Nikolai Topor-Stanley was granted leave due to personal issues, while Mate Dragičević was forced to return to Croatia as a result of visa complications. With only twelve players to call on, Perth Glory succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Perth SC, with Rukavytsya scoring early in the second half. Perth Glory postponed the remaining friendlies, citing the depletion of their playing stocks. Pre-Season Cup Round Date Home team Score Away team Crowd Stadium 1 14 July 2007 Newcastle Jets 0 - 1 Perth Glory 2,700 Port Macquarie Regional Stadium 2 20 July 2007 Adelaide United 1 - 1 Perth Glory 3,513 Hindmarsh Stadium 3 28 July 2007 Perth Glory 2 - 1 Melbourne Victory 2,700 Darwin Football Stadium SF 4 August 2007 Central Coast Mariners 2 - 3 Perth Glory 5,967 Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium GF 12 August 2007 Adelaide United 2 - 1 Perth Glory 9,606 Hindmarsh Stadium Perth Glory began their Pre-Season Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets. Jamie Harnwell scored in the second half. However, Perth's injury problems were compounded with Anthony Danze and David Micevski the latest players to be put out of action. Perth Glory rushed to sign Mitchell Prentice ahead of the match in order to boost their playing stocks. The following week, Perth Glory drew 1-1 with Adelaide United. Nikita Rukavytsya scored in the 53rd minute after being played through by a Jamie Harnwell backheel. Cássio equalised in the 60th minute via a well-taken freekick. Hayden Foxe and Nikolai Topor-Stanley made their debuts for the Glory, with Foxe substituted in the 73rd minute due to a minor knee complaint. In the third round Perth Glory staged a come-from-behind victory over Melbourne Victory to win 2-1 in Darwin. Nikita Rukavytsya and Jamie Harnwell were the goalscorers. Perth Glory finished equal with Adelaide United on points and second in the group due to goal difference, despite winning the most games in the group. Perth Glory progressed to the pre-season grand final with a 2-3 away victory to the Central Coast Mariners. Dragicevic opened the scoring for the Glory, with Nick Mrdja equalising before half-time. Goals to Bertos and Tarka in the second half sealed the victory for the Glory, with Sasho Petrovski scoring a consolation goal deep in injury time. Once again forced to travel interstate, Perth Glory lost the pre-season cup grand final to Adelaide United. Perth led at half-time through a Leo Bertos strike, but second half goals to Cássio and Bruce Djite saw Adelaide take the pre-season cup. 2007-08 Hyundai A-League fixtures 26 August 2007 15:00 UTC+8 Perth Glory 20px 0 : 0 Reporthttps://archive.today/20120721190250/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780024/scoreboard.html Summary 20px Newcastle Jets Members Equity Stadium, Perth 8,508 AUS Simon Przydacz D 1 September 2007 19:00 UTC+10 Melbourne Victory 20px 0 : 0 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory Telstra Dome, Melbourne 31,545 NZL Peter O'Leary D 9 September 2007 15:00 UTC+8 Perth Glory 20px 0 : 0 ReportSummary 20px Sydney FC Members Equity Stadium, Perth 7,907 AUS Craig Zetter D 16 September 2007 17:00 UTC+8 Perth Glory 20px 1 : 2 ReportSummary 20px Queensland Roar Harnwell 14 McCloughan 21McKay 84 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 7,203 AUS Ben Williams L 23 September 2007 19:00 UTC+10 Central Coast Mariners 20px 1 : 0 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory Petrovski 80 Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford 9,274 AUS Craig Zetter L 30 September 2007 17:00 UTC+12 Wellington Phoenix 20px 4 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory R.Aloisi 14Smeltz 42Coveny 55Lochhead 83 Celeski 10Djulbic 2 46 54 Westpac Stadium, Wellington 10,127 AUS Peter Green L 7 October 2007 17:00 UTC+8 Perth Glory 20px 0 : 0 Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230084125/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780050/scoreboard.html Summary 20px Adelaide United Members Equity Stadium, Perth 6,252 AUS Peter Green D 12 October 2007 20:00 UTC+8 Perth Glory 20px 3 : 3 ReportSummary 20px Sydney FC Harnwell 53Robinson 59Prentice 69 Brosque 40 90+3Patrick 72 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 6,876 AUS Matthew Breeze D 21 October 2007 16:30 UTC+10 Melbourne Victory 20px 2 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory Hernandez 24Thompson 34 Harnwell 42 Telstra Dome, Melbourne 25,598 AUS Simon Przydacz L 27 October 2007 19:00 UTC+10 Queensland Roar 20px 3 : 3 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory Marcinho 45+3 Lynch 69 pen. 86 Moore 18 o.g.Harnwell 43Coyne 90+3 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 16,715 AUS Ben Williams D 2 November 2007 20:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 0 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Wellington Phoenix Daniel 51 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 7,105 AUS Simon Przydacz L 9 November 2007 20:00 UTC+11 Newcastle Jets 20px 1 : 4 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory J. Griffiths 49 Durante 25 o.g.J. Simpson 51Rukavytsya 63 90+1 EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle 8,112 AUS Peter Green W 18 November 2007 19:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 0 : 1 Summary 20px Central Coast Mariners Owens 13Jedinak 2 83 88 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 7,310 AUS Craig Zetter L 23 November 2007 19:30 UTC+10:30 Adelaide United 20px 1 : 1 Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230103701/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780073/scoreboard.html Summary 20px Perth Glory Alagich 41 Harnwell 68 Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide 10,678 NZL Peter O'Leary D 2 December 2007 17:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 3 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Melbourne Victory Harnwell 18 Rukavytsya 27 46 Caceres 38 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 8,030 AUS Ben Williams W 7 December 2007 19:00 UTC+12 Wellington Phoenix 20px 3 : 0 Report Summary 20px Perth Glory Smeltz 29 pen. 72Felipe 32 Topor-Stanley 0 27Harnwell 0 74 Westpac Stadium, Wellington 8,039 AUS Strebre Delovski L 15 December 2007 19:00 UTC+11 Sydney FC 20px 2 : 4 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory Corica 50Bridges 90 Celeski 34 35 77 pen.Bertos 49 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney 12,402 NZL Michael Hester W 30 December 2007 19:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 1 : 4 ReportSummary 20px Queensland Roar Rizzo 57 Kruse 34 Reinaldo 42 Minniecon 59 McCloughan 74 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 9,614 AUS Peter Green L 6 January 2008 19:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 1 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Central Coast Mariners Rukavytsya 69 Hutchinson 38 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 6,727 AUS Strebre Delovski D 13 January 2008 19:00 UTC+9 Perth Glory 20px 3 : 2 Reporthttps://archive.today/20121230133838/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000780101/scoreboard.html Summary 20px Adelaide United Robinson 12Rukavytsya 45+1Harnwell 62 Djité 8Dodd 59 Members Equity Stadium, Perth 8,025 AUS Ben Williams W 18 January 2008 20:00 UTC+11 Newcastle Jets 20px 2 : 1 ReportSummary 20px Perth Glory J. Griffiths 22Bridge 64 Rizzo 0 37Harnwell 45+2 EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle 16,212 NZL Michael Hester L Home-and-Away Season Standings PG Notes and references 2007-08 Category:2007–08 A-League by team