Striker Andy Keogh says Perth Glory will need to keep a close eye on former teammate Adam Taggart in Saturday night's A-League clash at nib Stadium.
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Taggart left the Glory in acrimonious circumstances at the end of last season, and looms as a major threat in his first match back at his old stomping ground.
The 25-year-old has scored one goal already this season, and will be determined to produce the goods on Saturday to help lift Brisbane to their first win of the season.
Keogh enjoyed playing alongside Taggart in the previous two seasons, and said the former Socceroo posed a major threat.
"It's going to be good to see him. He's a fantastic player who knows where the goal is, so we have to keep a close eye on him," Keogh said.
"His goalscoring record is very good."
Keogh and Taggart formed a dangerous duo when they played together at Glory.
But injuries to both players meant those chances weren't as numerous as they wanted.
Glory owner Tony Sage was left fuming when Taggart decided to leave at the end of last season, saying the player effectively gave the club a two-finger salute.
But Glory players don't hold any grudges against Taggart.
"There were certain moments when we played together that we showed a lot of promise," Keogh said of his partnership with Taggart.
"But that's football. People move on, things change, so we'll see him on Saturday."
Glory moved up to second on the ladder following last week's thrilling 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory.
Skipper Diego Castro (hamstring) will miss another week, while Matthew Spiranovic (hip) is a chance to make his Glory debut off the bench.
Roar sit in seventh spot following two draws to start the season, and will be desperate to snare victory against Perth.
STATS THAT MATTER
*Only Perth Glory (23) have conceded fewer fouls than Brisbane Roar (30) this season.
*Brisbane have conceded at least one goal in each of their past nine games away from home. The last time they kept a clean sheet away from home was in round nine last season.
*Perth Glory are without a win in their past three games at nib Stadium. The last time they went longer without a win at the venue was a five-game stint in 2015 where they picked up two draws and three losses.
Australian Associated Press
