O'Donovan fails to reduce ban & Rudan issues statement. - a podcast by TPO Rankings

2 NPL games overnight with Charlestown missing the chance to move back into a finals spot, going down 2 nil to Hamilton Olympic in the Northern New South Wales NPL. Meanwhile, Manly United beat Sydney FC Youth 1-0 to go 9th on the ladder.

The second-longest A-League ban in history will stand after Newcastle Jets striker Roy O'Donovan failed in a bid to have his 10-match suspension reduced.

The incident in this years grand final earned him an instant red card as his side lost 1 nil to the Victory.

Wellington Phoenix have made their second key signing in as many days, with teenager Sarpreet Singh signing a new two-year contract.

The 19-year-old attacker had a great debut season in 2017/18, scoring four goals in 11 appearances which and also making a full international appearance for the All Whites.

Sticking with the Phoenix and Mark Rudan has a message for all the doubters: write the Wellington Phoenix off at your own peril.

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