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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Talay s tough training steels sydney for alm title bid - The Untold Story

Coach Ufuk Talay wasted no time in putting his stamp on Sydney FC at training. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Luke Brattan knew Ufuk Talay meant business when, just a few days after taking charge of Sydney FC, he subjected his players to a bleep test.

Now, five months on from his appointment, Sydney are starting to reap the benefits of 'Uffy-ball' after locking in a spot in the A-League Men finals by beating Western Sydney Wanderers in the 98th minute.

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