10 Facts About Branko Culina

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Branko Culina is a association football coach and former player.

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Branko Culina previously managed Sydney FC and the Newcastle Jets in the A-League.

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Branko Culina's senior playing career began with St Albans Saints where he captained the senior team at the age of 15.

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Branko Culina then won the VPL with North Geelong at the first go in 1991, beating Brunswick Juventus in the Grand Final at Middle Park.

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Highly inconsistent performance and an inability to win against teams both at the top and bottom end of the league table meant that Branko Culina's Sydney found itself halfway through the competition in Round 9 with only two victories.

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Branko Culina was previously working for the Jets as the Technical Director.

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Branko Culina was fined $3000, for using the word "shit" in a post-match press conference.

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On 4 October 2011, just four days out from the season opener, it was announced that Branko Culina had been sacked as coach of the Newcastle Jets.

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On 19 October 2012, Branko Culina was appointed the new manager and director of football of National Premier Leagues NSW club Rockdale City Suns.

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Branko Culina is a football analyst for SBS and Fox Sports.