Aloisi safe regardless of where Roar land

ROAR coach John Aloisi will be given the chance to “rectify” battling Brisbane’s fortunes next season.

The club’s managing director David Pourre yesterday reiterated the Roar’s full support of Aloisi (pictured) after chairman Rahim Soekasah’s declaration last month that the former Socceroos striker had the total backing of club owners the Bakrie Group. Since then Brisbane’s downward spiral has continued.

The Roar have lost three successive games, including last Friday’s 1-0 defeat in Newcastle, ahead of Thursday night’s home clash against fellow strugglers Perth Glory.

The Glory have lost four on the trot, with pressure mounting on coach Kenny Lowe.

But while both coaches are desperate for a win on Thursday, Aloisi’s job will be safe regardless of the result and where the Roar, currently second last on the ladder, finish this season.

“John has the full support of the club,” Pourre said.

“We haven’t written off this season … but whatever happens, John will have the chance to rectify the situation next season. He deserves that after what he’s done in tough circumstances.

“We’ve been very close (to winning silverware) in the past couple of seasons. This season things have worked against us, but we’re working on things for next season.”

The Roar’s internal review will continue throughout the year.

Pourre vowed Aloisi would not have to contend with another “interrupted” pre-season.

“That has definitely contributed to the problems we’ve had this season,” Pourre said.

Perth beat the Roar 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium last month but have had nothing to smile about since.