All things Garcia

[tim...]

Now it becomes real.

Full story + exclusive from Express Advocate --> http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...m/news-story/a371c67dcf7754f4cc2dabeed1604bb7

 

[dibo]

Masterfoods on the back now!

 

[rbakersmith]

Masterfoods on the back now!

I'm wondering if that's just the yellow away shirt (which has Masterfoods on the back)...

 

[Paolo]

I'm wondering if that's just the yellow away shirt (which has Masterfoods on the back)...

Looks like its front and back. Doubt he'd have changed shirts whilst standing in the tunnel as per above

https://twitter.com/FOXFOOTBALL/status/690042552020434944?s=09

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Looks good with the Masterfoods logo.
And I quite like that our major sponsor has become a part of our identity....

 

[Rowdy]

Garcia also didn’t rule out staying longer in Australia if this season goes well.
“Who knows? I’m happy to be here and after that we’ll see how it goes,” he said.

Looking doubtful with Mielekamp stating that ......

"He said the signing of Garcia was crucial to the club’s long-term planning, with the possibility of the Mariners signing a marquee player every 3rd year."

So if Charlesworth can't get Masterfoods and the others to dip their hands in their pockets again next season, OR alternative sponsors are found - all this excitement I'm feeling like others will be seriously deflated.

ESPECIALLY if, Luis Garcia KILLS-IT !!!

 

[Rowdy]

Central Coast Mariners Garcia signing a paradigm shift:

2 hours ago: Con Stamocostas

After 10 seasons promoting themselves as a family club with a unique culture that doesn’t include or need a Marquee signing Central Coat Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp says that the club strategy has shifted.

Former Liverpool superstar Luis Garcia’s arrival in Australia signals the end of an era for the Mariners, an era when former coach Graham Arnold used to joke that the only marquee the Central Coast needed was a tent for fan day.

Mielekamp is the former General Manager of the Western Sydney Wanderers and started as CEO of the Mariners in May last year.

The Central Coast local said that the Mariners outlook on signing marquees has altered due to the club’s financial position.

“What’s changed is off the field financially,” he said.

“There is a bit more strength to give us the capacity to do that and also there is a long term strategic plan for us that involves having a look at a Marquee at least every third year.

"So for us to really do that we need to see what that model looks like how commercially this is going to benefit us and now is as good as time as any.”

Mielekamp doesn’t see Garcia’s signing as only a three month proposition with the Mariners CEO of the belief that the 37 year old’s legacy will last more than the 13 rounds of the A-League season he has signed up to play for.

“This isn’t just about this season,” he said.

“This is about the long term of the club. So the lessons that we learned the experience he’ll offer into the sheds will stay with the club for many, many years.

He aded: “It’s very exciting it’s a really big move for us on and off the field. It’s really important for us.

"The development of the young kids to be able to learn and rely on his experience and then off the field he adds a lot of excitement and hype to the Central Coast but also to the A-League. So it’s a really exciting time and we are looking forward to see how it all plays out.”

Meanwhile Mielekamp also revealed how the Mariners physiotherapist Andrew Nealon’s work behind the scenes made it possible for the Gosford club to secure Garcia’s signing.

“He played a key role in this,” said Mielekamp

“He was working at the Liverpool legends match for the Australian Legends team and got to have an insight and was able to get a good feel of the fitness quality of Luis Garcia.

"And he came back saying he is fit enough for the A-League which was an insight that the other clubs never got so it’s a great opportunity. He’s got connection with Liverpool that’s how well it flowed.”

Mielekamp also added that the potential merchandise windfall the Mariners may receive is also starting to show.

“We’ve had orders from India, Mexico, Spain and the UK,” he said.

“Four countries where that have really stood out and started hearing about the Central Coast Mariners brand. So there is a lot of learning for in how this plays out.

"Hopefully we get a bumper crowd hopefully all the Wanderers supporters increase their numbers and come up and make a real festival of the match on Saturday.”

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/...garcia-signing-paradigm-shift#:ODQ-L0LyMwQl+A

 

[greenlig]

Wowzers, the club has gone into marketing overdrive. I love it!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

"Every three years..."
Sounds like everytime the youth production line clicks over into $.

 

[dibo]

We're 5 days into this - let's see how we go on the park and in the stands with Luis here. If we start getting wins on the park and crowds in the stands, that makes us more attractive and makes a potential extension more viable.

If it flops, and he's more Jardel than Ono then we'll know that not all that glitters is gold.

 

[Rowdy]

Just cant believe Luis Garcia DIDN'T make front page on todays CC Express ???

BUT..... this stupid
'dread-locked' - hippie, new-age maariage celebrant ...... DOES !!!

Fancy marrying yourself? Central Coast celebrant ready to perform Australian-first self-union ceremonies

Then underneath the above half-of -front-page picture, was a small article which was about Mayor Lawrie NOT putting up flags down at Umina for Australia Day

Then her story inside took up 3/4 of a full page. WITH A SIDEBAR OF EDITORIAL COMMENT. F'ME'DEAD ???

Touting her new business, that came to her like a 'light-bulb idea'. She'll enable you to marry YOURSELF !!! That's right marry yourself. Although it's NOT legal.
That's NEWS ? Go figure.

Finally Luis Garcia was on Page 5, only got a 1/3 of the column inches this wacko got.

All this DESPITE the Mariners taking out a half page ad promoting the game on the opposite page.

I'd be asking some serious questions to CCE's management about a debacle like this if I were CCM.

Unless the wacked-out 'marriage-celebrant' forked big-bikkie$ for the front page, of course .

 

[shipwreck]

Disappointed!!! is this all over the radio on the coast at least? (In Melbourne)

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Just cant believe Luis Garcia DIDN'T make front page on todays CC Express ???

BUT..... this stupid
'dread-locked' - hippie, new-age maariage celebrant ...... DOES !!!

Fancy marrying yourself? Central Coast celebrant ready to perform Australian-first self-union ceremonies

Then underneath the above half-of -front-page picture, was a small article which was about Mayor Lawrie NOT putting up flags down at Umina for Australia Day

Then her story inside took up 3/4 of a full page. WITH A SIDEBAR OF EDITORIAL COMMENT. F'ME'DEAD ???

Touting her new business, that came to her like a 'light-bulb idea'. She'll enable you to marry YOURSELF !!! That's right marry yourself. Although it's NOT legal.
That's NEWS ? Go figure.

Finally Luis Garcia was on Page 5, only got a 1/3 of the column inches this wacko got.

All this DESPITE the Mariners taking out a half page ad promoting the game on the opposite page.

I'd be asking some serious questions to CCE's management about a debacle like this if I were CCM.

Unless the wacked-out 'marriage-celebrant' forked big-bikkie$ for the front page, of course .

Unbelievable. In every way.

 

[nebakke]

Disappointed!!! is this all over the radio on the coast at least? (In Melbourne)

Local radio was leading the news bulletin ads with it this morning and - I think it was Sea FM - apparently had a reporter waiting with the fans in the airport.
There's also #10 Luis Garcia jersey-plaquards on poles coming down from the F3 to the stadium...
So there's certainly marketing going.

 

[style_cafe]

Yeah I know.

Although I think the club's fcuk'd it up from a financial point of view.

The age group for the clinic should be (5yo - 55yo)

What about an evening with Garcia where he talks about his career.
I`d be in on that!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

So what? Saving the story for Fridays edition? Lets hope so.

 

[Rowdy]

What about an evening with Garcia where he talks about his career.
I`d be in on that!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto.

Get the LFCNSW boy's back on the bus up here, make it a dinner. Some coin to be had there by CCM.

 

[FFC Mariner]

At a recent pregame it was mentioned that the ccea are anti Mariners and have clearly told the club that.

 

[shipwreck]

At a recent pregame it was mentioned that the ccea are anti Mariners and have clearly told the club that.

WTF seriously? What possible reason could they have for being anti local?

 

[Rowdy]

At a recent pregame it was mentioned that the ccea are anti Mariners and have clearly told the club that.

Well that makes a LOT more sense now.