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IT has been an eventful few weeks for Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic.
He was in the running for the Socceroos job before Ange Postecoglou landed it, but rumours linking him to the vacant Crystal Palace job came as news to him on the eve of the Sydney derby.
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Popovic has been mentioned as a possible candidate to take over from Ian Holloway, who was sacked as coach of the English Premier League club on Wednesday.
Popovic played for Palace from 2001 to 2006 and was the club's assistant manager for the 2011/12 season before he returned to Australia to coach the Wanderers.
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"That's news," Popovic replied when told his name had been thrown into the hat.
"I don't know about (being in) the market, but they're a great club and they're a club that's close to me. I want them to do well in the Premier League and I'm sure they'll make the right appointment to try and keep them in that position.
"I don't know about being linked to a Premier League club because I haven't heard anything, but again rumours are big in football and I'm sure they've got a huge list of candidates that would love that job."
But Popovic remains focused on Saturday's Sydney derby and admits the match will be a special occasion.
"I think they're different on match day," he said.
Tony Popovic puts Crystal Palace players through their paces at training. Source: Getty Images
"I haven't really noticed a difference at training, the training has been great. I think the game on a whole, from last years experience, they are a bit different. Form goes out the window and they're special games. It will be a special night with a great atmosphere and great intensity."
Popovic is expecting Alessandro Del Piero to be involved in the game at some stage, but says they will be prepared for any scenario.
The Wanderers have drawn their first two matches of the season and Popovic believes a result isn't far away.
"Results are one thing, but we've been pleased that we've played some good football in both games and we're really concentrating on trying to extend the time in those games that we play well. If our performance keeps improving then the wins will come."
Aaron Mooy hasn't recovered in time from last weekend's head knock and, despite feeling good, won't be available for the Wanderers.
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