John Aloisi says he'll keep fighting, despite winless start to Melbourne Heart's season
- From: AAP
- December 15, 2013
Sydney FC pile more pain on Melbourne Heart 2:22
Melbourne Heart star Harry Kewell has helped Sydney FC take the points in their clash after an unfathomable penalty miss.
John Aloisi points out the goal for his Melbourne Heart players. Source: News Limited
JOHN Aloisi is desperately hoping what doesn't kill him makes him stronger.
The Heart coach continued what has been a dramatic week for A-League mentors on Sunday after his side slumped to their sixth loss this season, going down 2-1 to Sydney FC.
With Adelaide coach Josep Gombau coming to blows with the media and Perth's Alistair Edwards putting his job in jeopardy after a change-room feud with his players, it was only fitting Aloisi rounded out the week with more raw emotion.
John Aloisi reflects on the Heart's loss to Sydney FC 6:31
John Aloisi reflects on Melbourne Heart's loss to Sydney FC.
Aloisi cut a severely dejected figure on Sunday with his side anchored to the bottom of the ladder and still searching for their first win this season.
Heart have not tasted victory in 15 games, their last win coming over the Sky Blues in round 22 last season.
But the under-fire coach is hoping the slump will only serve to strengthen his side.
"It's not about me. It's about the club. It's about the team and when we come out of this we'll all be better for it because it's hard to take," Aloisi said.
Harry Kewell's shocking penalty miss 1:25
Harry Kewell has produced a shocking penalty attempt in Melbourne Heart's loss to Sydney FC.
"It's hard to come out of that game there with zero points. It's killing me inside. I'll keep on fighting, my players will keep fighting.
"This is a tough time but we have to stick together and the whole club is working hard to turn this around."
Sydney climbed to third spot on the ladder with the win but not too long ago people were calling for coach Frank Farina's head.
So the Sky Blues mentor knows better than most the pressure Aloisi is under.
Farina, who trained Aloisi in his time as Socceroos coach, said he didn't doubt the Heart boss would get through the current slump.
"I've worked with John six years in the national team, he's a strong person," Farina said.
"Johnny's going to fight till the end, I can guarantee you that.
"Of course I feel for him because I was in that situation myself."
