From the humble surroundings of Chaplin Reserve in Sunshine, to the state-of-the-art facilities at world powerhouse Arsenal – Joe Montemurro's journey is one of perseverance. It was March 2006. Sunshine George Cross had just sacked Chris Taylor, who orchestrated the club's re-emergence from the depths of Victoria's third-tier to the top division in consecutive seasons. George Cross turned to unproven 37-year-old Montemurro amid the serious threat of relegation. The former Australian midfielder, who ended his playing career at 28, had never held a senior coaching role previously. Eyebrows were raised but the gamble paid off. Around 1,000 spectators were in attendance to witness debutant...
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