The Latest Breaking News from Angus Thurgate

Western United have unleashed a three-goal first-half blitz to power past Auckland FC 4-0 in a shock A-League Men upset in New Zealand.

Kosta Barbarouses opened the scoring for Wellington but Angus Thurgate's second-half screamer earned Western United a point in their A-League Men opener.

Adelaide United have stretched their unbeaten run to nine and moved to second in the A-League Men after beating Newcastle 4-2 at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Jets dominated the round-18 clash bar a 10-minute period before half-time.

"We are focused on keeping this run going and pushing up the table."

"The pleasing part is that we were behind twice at a very difficult place and we showed a lot of character to keep pushing and come away with something."

I'm tempted to regale you with the brilliance of a 39-year-old Alessandro Diamanti, the overwhelming influence of Elton John on the McDonald Jones Stadium surface, but two articles in the Herald on Wednesday cannot be ignored.

Jets midfield star Angus Thurgate says it's an exciting time coming off contract and he has already attracted interest from other clubs, but he is leaving a decision on his future until the end of the A-League season. Thurgate, who turns 23 in two weeks, has started in all 13…

"His quality is so high."