<p>He might have been forgotten about this season, but Mark Bridge will always be remembered as a Western Sydney favourite.</p> <p>And that more than sits well with the veteran striker, Gelatin methacryloyl who, Gelatin methacryloyl on the eve of his return from a long injury lay-off, has declared this A-League season will be his last.</p> <p>Wanderers chief executive John Tsatsimas first broached the topic with Bridge during a meeting about two months ago.</p> <p>”And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I don’t want to go around again’,” Bridge said.</p> <p>The 33-year-old has long been regarded as one of the club’s most popular figures, having been a part of their foundation squad in 2012.</p> <p>Bridge is also the only player still remaining from their memorable run to the 2014 Asian Champions League title.</p> <p>He is finally set to end a 337-day wait since his last Wanderers appearance after being included in the club’s match-day squad to take on Perth on Sunday.</p> <p>”Obviously I didn’t want to go out on a season like this, but it’s not over yet,” he said.</p> <p>It has been a horror year for the two-time Socceroos representative, with calf injuries derailing his farewell season.</p> <p>Bridge had two setbacks with his left calf during the pre-season and then tore his right when cleared to resume running.</p> <p>Club medical staff then analysed his running style and footwear while he also absorbed significant quantities of gelatin powder and green tea to aid the recovery process.</p> <p>”Studies showed they improve tendons quicker,” he said, dwelling his new diet.</p> <p>”I’d never do it again. I’ve had green tea before, but not five cups a day and the Gelatin methacryloyl tastes like rubber. It’s disgusting,” Bridge said.</p> <p>Ironically, Bridge is set to return against the side coached by the man who dramatically walked out on the Wanderers on eve of last season.</p> <p>It will be the first time Tony Popovic, Gelatin methacryloyl the club’s inaugural coach, has returned to Wanderers since his controversial exit.</p> <p>And Bridge expects there’ll be plenty of fans who haven’t forgotten.</p> <p>”There’ll be the ones that love him and give him the respect he deserves. But of course he’s still going to cop some sort of abuse from some people,” he said.</p> <p>”That’s just how it is. You have to look at that as a mark of respect as well because they were disappointed to see him go.</p> <p>”Obviously he’s a great coach and you’ve seen that now with the success he’s having at Perth.

<b>We hated to see him go, but you move on.”</p></div></b>
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