UPDATE: Just days after Besart Berisha spat the dummy in the Asian Champions League for Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC’s David Carney has done one better.

The Sydney FC veteran stormed out of the sheds at half time and attempted to leave the stadium entirely as Sydney FC trailed 2-0 at the break.

Sydney went on to eventually lose 2-1, allowing Newcastle Jets to close the gap at the top to five points, but it was Fox Sports sideline reporter Tara Rushton who provided the shock update at half time.

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“I was standing outside the sheds at half time and David Carney came out fully dressed and Terry McFlynn chased him,” she explained on Matchday Saturday.

“He won’t be appearing in the second half, Ben Warland will make his debut. David Carney has left the ground and gone home.”

Fox Sports understands Carney was talked out of leaving the ground and later returned to the sheds after being substituted at half time.

Sydney boss Graham Arnold later confirmed the incident, but denied that Carney attempted to leave the ground.

He explained to Fox Sports: “David Carney got replaced at half time, he wasn’t happy, he took his bag to the car and came back inside to watch the rest of the game.”

It’s not the first time this season we’ve seen this incredible act attempted in the A-League.

In February, Adelaide United’s Ersan Gulum left the stadium shortly after his furious reaction to a straight red card. But Gulum’s decision came with a difference – he didn’t go home, but instead to the hospital for the birth of his child.

So what was Carney’s reason for throwing in the towel?

White Hyundai i30 travelling west from Allianz Stadium with driver in full Sydney FC kit and boots.

Do not approach. Do not beep. Do not wave.

Driver pissed right off.#carns — Adam Peacock (@adampeacock3) March 17, 2018

What? All Dave Carney did was put his bag in the car? Not even a burnout in the carpark?? #Disappointed — Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) March 17, 2018

Carney leaves Allianz early so he doesn't miss out on the St Patrick's Day piss up in Coogee. #SYDvBRI — Les Street (@official_lesdog) March 17, 2018

NSW Police Force and @SydneyFC hold real concerns for the whereabouts of this man. He was last seen spitting a dummy, shouting "Matt Simon again?" at the SFS and disappearing quicker than his hairline. If found, please contact Graham Arnold. #SYDvBRI #ALeague @TheFootballSack pic.twitter.com/2NmimJ8uze — Charles (@KdogRoars) March 17, 2018

Of course, this could be David Carney taking "Bolter" to a new level? https://t.co/jPMNK3phMK — Dean Rosario (@DeanRosario) March 17, 2018