'I'd like to thank the very dedicated group of staff members for their constant support and their amazing work ethic during my time in charge.Founded in 1995, Perth Glory is one of three A-League clubs to survive from the now-defunct National Soccer League (NSL), playing their debut match in this competition in October 1996 for the 1996–97 season. 'I've thoroughly enjoyed working with a wonderful group of players who have given their all to this rebuild. 'This was a difficult decision for me to make. 'I'd also like to thank the club for granting me an early release to pursue opportunities elsewhere,' he said. Zadkovich said his departure was a difficult decision, saying coaching the club had been 'an absolute privilege'. 'This has undoubtedly been a very challenging time for the club, but we have shown a huge improvement over the last 12 months in many facets of the club's operations and I believe that key foundations for the club's future success have been laid.' Leaving a 'difficult' decision 'To be given the responsibility of rebuilding the club's football department into a competitive side again has been a very rewarding process. 'I'd like to thank the Chairman, Mr Tony Sage, for entrusting me with the role of head coach of Perth Glory,' he said.

Zadkovich thanked Perth Glory chairman Tony Sage for handing him the reins. That was an improvement on the four-win campaign they endured the previous season, which saw the club finish last.

The club finished ninth last season, winning just seven games. Zadkovich, 37, spent two years at Perth Glory as a player from 2014 to 2016, before he was announced as the club's head coach on a two-year deal exactly one year ago, after several seasons in the team's backroom staff.

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