Baccus makes Wanderers debut
Former Blacktown City FC star Kearyn Baccus made his official debut for Asian Champions League Champions Western Sydney Wanderers in the club’s 2-1 round 6 loss to Perth Glory at nib Stadium.
The Western Sydney local resident came on as a late substitute in the 76th minute replacing former IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 player Jason Trifiro as the Wanderers went in search of an elusive goal that thwarted Tony Popovic’s men.
An early goal from Glory defender Dino Djublic and a cracking free-kick from former Blacktown City junior Scott Jamieson was enough to gift Kenny Lowe’s side their fifth victory after six rounds.
It was Baccus’ first taste of A-League football after the talented midfielder was awarded an injury replacement contract in place of Wanderers striker Brendon Santalab who is currently nursing an injured right shoulder.
Baccus has had experience playing in Europe with spells at Le Mans in France as well as Real Mallorca and Real Sociedad in Spain.
It was while with La Mans that Baccus was called into the Socceroos camp in 2011.
Signed from Blacktown City where he won the recently-completed IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Mens 1 Championship alongside fellow Wanderer Shayne D’Cunha.
Having grown up in Kings Park the midfielder feels proud to have signed for his hometown club.
“As a Western Sydney boy it’s absolutely massive to sign for the Wanderers,” said Baccus.
“I’m very grateful to Tony Popovic who has given me another opportunity. Now I have to grasp it with two hands and do the best I can for him and the Club.”
“It’s going to be quality to play in front of the Red & Black fans; they’re intense and the best in the A-League”
Jacob Poscoliero and Zach Cairncross, both Blacktown City FC players, have also joined the A-League ranks after signing on with the Central Coast Mariners for the new year, the latter on a short-term contract.
