Arnie, you don't live here any more. Stay out of the pantry.

[Wombat]

Thats captaincy material right there Ballantye.

 

[yellowcake]

I am a bit confused - has Arnie simply agreed to honour (upgraded) his contract or has he signed a one year extension?

Me too... I've seen reports saying he will stay with Mariners on an extended deal for the next two A-League seasons, but then any quotes from Arnie say he will be completing the original 3 year contract...

"I signed a three-year deal two years ago and I want to finish it," he said. "I am a loyal person."

"I have decided to see that three-year term out (in Arnold's current contract) because of the loyalty and respect I have for the players, the chairman, the staff and all the supporters," Arnold said in a statement.

Confusing much?

In spite of this...

Indeed, Arnold has agreed to an extended, upgraded deal with the yellow and navy which will see the former Qantas Socceroos boss remain as mentor of the Mariners until the end of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season.

...2 pieces in yesterday's Central Coast Express (sorry, not available online) - one an interview with Arnie, the other Mossy's column - only indicated he would see out the 3rd year of his contract. Also, PT's 'Statement to Fans', more recent than the original announcement, doesn't mention a term.

While I'm satisfied we have him for next season verhead: I'm kinda suspecting anything beyond that has not been formalised.

 

[yellowcake]

Excellent video interview with Arnie for anyone who doesn't much visit the Mariners official site.

You can see how he has applied what he's learnt from Guus in his time here and in each game.

 

[Gratis]

In spite of this...

...2 pieces in yesterday's Central Coast Express (sorry, not available online) - one an interview with Arnie, the other Mossy's column - only indicated he would see out the 3rd year of his contract. Also, PT's 'Statement to Fans', more recent than the original announcement, doesn't mention a term.

While I'm satisfied we have him for next season verhead: I'm kinda suspecting anything beyond that has not been formalised.

i see it this way also, definite finishing off the 3 years with maybe an extra year penciled in that hasn't been signed off on currently by Arnie. i'm happy with the year. if by the end of it he hasn't signed overseas he'll likely stay with us another year rather than move to a different HAL club

 

[pjennings]

I think it all is tied up with further investment. It looks like Arnie believes there is room for improvement in the current squad members and he has agreed work in this years budget with the current ownership structure.

If the Russian money does come through (and if it is really a heavy hitter like Fedun) then I am sure that both Fedun and Arnie will see the team as a good base to win the ACL - whether that is this year or next. If it is for this year we have 2 games to win before the squad can be strengthened.

 

[midfielder]

Sorry if it has been posted before or elsewhere ... 9 minute with GA on why he stayed...

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/VIDEO--Arnold-outlines-Hiddink-influence/47252

Very interesting the 3 minute mark...

 

[midfielder]

GA ... about the Mariners...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/video/2310908326/Arnold-on-Mariners-philosophy

 

[style_cafe]

What a fabulous interview!! I`m even prouder to be a Mariner after watching that.

 

[Gratis]

up until now i was somewhat unclear on exactly what Arnie had agreed to...

" Graham Arnold agreed to extend his deal with the yellow and navy, which will see him remain at the Club until the end of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season."
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/2012-Year-In-Review/56992

 

[Gratis]

up until now i was somewhat unclear on exactly what Arnie had agreed to...

" Graham Arnold agreed to extend his deal with the yellow and navy, which will see him remain at the Club until the end of the 2013/14 Hyundai A-League season."
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/2012-Year-In-Review/56992

aaaand apparently I am still unclear:

"The Mariners also said Arnold still had another full year on his contract to run, not an optional extension.

But when Arnold confirmed he was staying at Gosford this season and not moving to Sydney FC after two years at Bluetongue, he said he would only be seeing out his existing three year contract.

“Two years ago I signed a three year contract with the Mariners," Arnold said last May. "

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/268416,mariners-deny-arnie-china-job-offer.aspx

 

[rbakersmith]

Arnie's turned down an offer from Sheffield United - and laid into their "prehistoric" thinking in the process:

CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING coach Graham Arnold has declined the job at English lower league club Sheffield United, claiming the club's "prehistoric" thinking would have meant a backward step for him in his career.

While he still remains determined to forge a coaching career overseas, Arnold, who led Central Coast to a historic first A-League title last season, revealed yesterday he had declined a formal offer from The Blades after mulling over his decision for several days.

"In all honesty, I didn't have to think too long or too hard about it," Arnold told The Australian.

"It just wasn't for me.

"Forget that the financial offer in itself was quite poor, but I would have been taking three steps backwards in my development as a professional coach if I had gone."

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...jected-by-arnold/story-fn63e0vj-1226655482492

 

[12th player]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...jected-by-arnold/story-fn63e0vj-1226655482492[/quote]

Smart decision.

 

[MrCelery]

Interesting.

Just goes to show that Europe as a destination for players and coaches is not always the best thing. I too, would have expected more from a club like Sheffield United though. But having watched a number of Championship matches following Notts Forest, I have seen that the quality of CCM under Arnie, and Brisbane Roar under Ange, is often higher.

Even more respect to Arnie.

 

[Bladesman]

Causing some very interesting debate on the Sheffield United message boards!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Link?

 

[Atomic]

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=463&fid=221&act=1&mid=2112655943

 

[Gratis]

that's a pretty amazing read in itself

 

[Gratis]

Appears Arnie unlikely to be picked up by Guangzhou R&F (if he even wanted it)

"Sven-Goran Eriksson has been strongly linked to the Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F in a deal reportedly worth $3 million to the Swede, and is widely expected to put pen to paper as early as Wednesday."
http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3960...ran-eriksson-set-to-take-over-at-guangzhou-rf

 

[true believer]

real grimsby stuff.

 

[midfielder]

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=463&fid=221&act=1&mid=2112655943

They seems upset with their board... [Heard that Fozzie wants to be Arnie's BFF now]

English are now also starting to put the boot in... also cooments similar to the fans forum...
Former Aussie boss labels Sheffield United as 'prehistoric' after turning down job offer

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2334738/Graham-Arnold-labeled-Sheffield-United-prehistoric.html#ixzz2V8p8E4qX
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