Perth Glory Sack Coach Alistair Edwards

Perth Glory have sacked coach Alistair Edwards following a dispute with the club's senior players. The decision comes after a public fallout between Edwards and the players, led by Jacob Burns.

What happened?

Edwards was sacked just 10 games into his three-year deal, with owner Tony Sage citing concerns over the coach's perceived favouritism of his two sons, Ryan and Cameron.

The dispute between Edwards and the players had been ongoing, with Sage warning that contracts would be torn up if crisis talks failed to solve the issue.

Why it matters for Perth Glory

The sacking of Edwards is a significant blow to the club, who currently lie 10th in the League with 31 points from 26 games.

What comes next?

The club will now be looking for a new coach to take over, with Sage stating that the best interests of the players, staff, fans, sponsors, and business partners are his primary concern.

Perth Glory's last result was a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on 2026-04-25.

The club's current situation is a challenging one, but Sage remains committed to finding a solution that will improve the team's performance and management.

As the club moves forward, they will be looking to build on their recent form and push for a higher league position.