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CCM Fans and the club
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priorpeter
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Clause lapsed around the time of his contract extension unfortunately
Shaun Mielekamp
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Hey Midfielder, the basic update is that we are working through getting a prospectus and info pack ready for the expressions of interest that are coming in. We have fielded many expressions at the moment and will connect with each one over the next 4 weeks to ensure all options are explored extensively. By mid September we will progress the process to a Due Diligence phase and hopefully by the end of that some genuine options will become clearer. Lots of work to be done but the good news is there is plenty of interest in this initial phase.
greenlig
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Do not envy you @Shaun Mielekamp. Godspeed, good luck, and practice your pitch 
midfielder
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Thanks heaps ...
Ironbark
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Under the old FFA it couldn't be moved but now independent A-League (IAL) means if the other owners agree to it then it can be moved.
Sadly, it's quite possible Canberra can buy our licence and move the club if it's the best offer MC gets. Hoping not, and I know everyone at the club is aiming to keep it on the Coast if at all possible.
Personally, I would think IAL would prefer to keep it on the coast and sell a NEW licence to Canberra for an actual input of $$. A sale by MC to Canberra means little in the way of $$ to IAL. Limited knowledge on how this would actually work though.
Capn Gus Bloodbeard
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with Shaun's feedback that there are offers we're looking into.....I'm actually not worried about Canberra.
Blackadder
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As long as the offers don't include moving to Canberra.
Insertnamehere
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HAL isn't independent till the fox deal expires. IHAL can make decisions but FFA must rubber stamp. I can't see our licence moving when a new one could be sold for double.
Whilst I’m not sure throwing a hand grenade back across the fence is the smartest thing to do (as in the closing paragraph) but wouldn’t it be refreshing if CCM reaches out to us fans with some humility at the end of yet another failed season?
FFC Mariner
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Well said - rather than the mealy mouthed bullshit as we collect yet another spoon, how about an honest "sorry"
Insertnamehere
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Crisis meeting to keep Mariners on the Coast - Central Coast News
Central Coast Council is to facilitate a crisis meeting with the Mariners, State and Federal MPs and business leaders amid fears the A-League soccer club,
coastcommunitynews.com.au
Has noone seen this?
Insertnamehere
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Interesting to me Greg Best is one of the instigators of the crisis meeting. I haven't lived on the coast since about 06 but he was a councillor who used to get by on preferences and do fk all.Crisis meeting to keep Mariners on the Coast - Central Coast News
Central Coast Council is to facilitate a crisis meeting with the Mariners, State and Federal MPs and business leaders amid fears the A-League soccer club,
Has noone seen this?
I really don’t follow local politics but social media mentions of him seem really polarising.
Wombat
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pjennings
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I'm not surprised but I found it particularly galling that the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Federal MP whose electorate that covers the Stadium (i.e. those likely to force commitments from the State and Federal governments) failed to attend. I'm also not that impressed with $6m capital outlay from the Council on the Stadium over the last 3 years when in reality that is probably the total capital outlay since it was built.
Mariners have Council and stakeholder support for a future on the Coast
Central Coast Council confirmed its support for the Central Coast Mariners at a Crisis Meeting held Tuesday 29 September 2020.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders for the Mariners’ future including Mayor Lisa Matthews, Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp, Council CEO Gary Murphy, Federal and State Members of Parliament including Emma McBride MP Member for Dobell, David Mehan MP Member for The Entrance, Taylor Martin MLC, Members of the business community – Paula Martin, Business NSW Regional Director, Rod Dever, Gosford/Erina & Coastal Chamber of Commerce President, as well as representatives from the Mariners Supporters Group.
Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council will be working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement.
“Council values the contribution the Mariners make to the Central Coast, and we are keen to work with the Mariners Club on potential solutions to ensure the club remains and thrives in our region,” Mayor Matthews said.
“At today’s meeting, we expressed our commitment to working on what a potential five-year agreement between Council and the Mariners might look like,” Mayor Matthews said.
“Council will also reach out to Regional Development Australia and Destination NSW to see if any agreements can be created to support the Mariners and to help secure their future on the Coast.
“We will also be contacting the State Government to explore the possibility of providing free public transport for spectators to attend games so our community can really get behind the Mariners as well.”
Central Coast Mariners Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Mielekamp said today’s meeting was the first opportunity to bring all stakeholders together and talk seriously about the future of the Mariners on the Central Coast at such a crucial time.
“I am confident that this the start of meaningful collaboration and tangible outcomes, as all parties at the meeting vowed to find a way to make a difference and contribute. The aim was to find enabling actions and immediate quick wins that will secure the Mariners’ venue hire agreement at Central Coast Stadium for another 5-10 years and seek a solution to creating a single venue home base for the CCM Academy and its 430 youth,” Mr Mielekamp said.
“There will need to be further meetings to come as unfortunately not all the State and Federal MPs were able to make the call as their involvement is imperative to achieve these outcomes.”
“I would like to thank the Mayor and Council for such a swift and dedicated response that shows genuine commitment and intent to keep the club on the Coast. I will be determined to make sure that this doesn’t just become another meeting that leads to more meetings but one that is a true catalyst for change.”
“The most empowering part of today’s meeting was the opportunity to hear directly from the Football community. With representatives from Central Coast Football, CCM Official Supporters Club and the newly forming CCM Supporters Trust it was a great opportunity to express to all parties the magnitude of Football on the Coast, a sport that represents over 15,000 participants and contributes over $25m to the Central Coast Economy.”
Council Director Boris Bolgoff said Council had invested over $6 million in the home ground for the Mariners – Central Coast Stadium – over the last three years.
“Council is committed to the continued economic development of our region and we want the Mariners to be an important part of our future,” Mr Bolgoff said.
“The Stadium is a flagship venue for the Coast and Council is taking steps to ensure we maximise the benefits it can bring to our community.
“We recently placed a Draft Central Coast Stadium Strategy on public exhibition and will take on board community feedback as we move forward with steps to ensure a bright future for the stadium."
Council will continue to work closely with Mariners in the coming weeks, including being involved in an stakeholder action group that will include members of the Central Coast business community.
From the Coast FM Twitter
Mariners have Council and stakeholder support for a future on the Coast
Central Coast Council confirmed its support for the Central Coast Mariners at a Crisis Meeting held Tuesday 29 September 2020.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders for the Mariners’ future including Mayor Lisa Matthews, Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp, Council CEO Gary Murphy, Federal and State Members of Parliament including Emma McBride MP Member for Dobell, David Mehan MP Member for The Entrance, Taylor Martin MLC, Members of the business community – Paula Martin, Business NSW Regional Director, Rod Dever, Gosford/Erina & Coastal Chamber of Commerce President, as well as representatives from the Mariners Supporters Group.
Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council will be working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement.
“Council values the contribution the Mariners make to the Central Coast, and we are keen to work with the Mariners Club on potential solutions to ensure the club remains and thrives in our region,” Mayor Matthews said.
“At today’s meeting, we expressed our commitment to working on what a potential five-year agreement between Council and the Mariners might look like,” Mayor Matthews said.
“Council will also reach out to Regional Development Australia and Destination NSW to see if any agreements can be created to support the Mariners and to help secure their future on the Coast.
“We will also be contacting the State Government to explore the possibility of providing free public transport for spectators to attend games so our community can really get behind the Mariners as well.”
Central Coast Mariners Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Mielekamp said today’s meeting was the first opportunity to bring all stakeholders together and talk seriously about the future of the Mariners on the Central Coast at such a crucial time.
“I am confident that this the start of meaningful collaboration and tangible outcomes, as all parties at the meeting vowed to find a way to make a difference and contribute. The aim was to find enabling actions and immediate quick wins that will secure the Mariners’ venue hire agreement at Central Coast Stadium for another 5-10 years and seek a solution to creating a single venue home base for the CCM Academy and its 430 youth,” Mr Mielekamp said.
“There will need to be further meetings to come as unfortunately not all the State and Federal MPs were able to make the call as their involvement is imperative to achieve these outcomes.”
“I would like to thank the Mayor and Council for such a swift and dedicated response that shows genuine commitment and intent to keep the club on the Coast. I will be determined to make sure that this doesn’t just become another meeting that leads to more meetings but one that is a true catalyst for change.”
“The most empowering part of today’s meeting was the opportunity to hear directly from the Football community. With representatives from Central Coast Football, CCM Official Supporters Club and the newly forming CCM Supporters Trust it was a great opportunity to express to all parties the magnitude of Football on the Coast, a sport that represents over 15,000 participants and contributes over $25m to the Central Coast Economy.”
Council Director Boris Bolgoff said Council had invested over $6 million in the home ground for the Mariners – Central Coast Stadium – over the last three years.
“Council is committed to the continued economic development of our region and we want the Mariners to be an important part of our future,” Mr Bolgoff said.
“The Stadium is a flagship venue for the Coast and Council is taking steps to ensure we maximise the benefits it can bring to our community.
“We recently placed a Draft Central Coast Stadium Strategy on public exhibition and will take on board community feedback as we move forward with steps to ensure a bright future for the stadium."
Council will continue to work closely with Mariners in the coming weeks, including being involved in an stakeholder action group that will include members of the Central Coast business community.
From the Coast FM Twitter
Forum Phoenix
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Well done to all involved. Nice to hear, at the very least, the strong declarations of support for the Mariners from council and co. Has long seemed too scarce.
Insertnamehere
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Does this investment in the stadium include the runnings cost?
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