CCM Fans and the club

[style_cafe]

legend shaun, thanks yet again for the insights and updates. It is never under appreciated.

I love the fact that Shaun reply`s to our questions,it goes a long way to showing we are a community club at heart.Well done Shaun and the rest of the admin team...

 

[Stephen Gibson]

gday Shaun,
any word on a Covid bubble situation like the NRL started to protect the running of the season ?i

Think not all them will have or ready had covid vaccination all them hang round terrigal get coffee or go for walk I see them all time

 

[pjennings]

Hi Midfielder
Unfortunately I cannot comment on the stadium as there is a tender process underway that restricts any commentary.
The COE has been able to ourchase some surrounding lands that are not for development but add value to the site. The hotel is due for DA submission in the next few weeks
The club is always for sale, there are always interested parties but never firm offers - i do not predict that there will be any movement here in the near future until the stadiums future is clear.
New signing are on the way - yes overseas.
Our budget size is 18 players on the roster and we will end up between the floor and the cap with Scholarship players
The players sales are great and always helpful, hopefully when covid lifts we will be able to showcase some of the upgrades made to the training grounds at the COE as well.

I hope this all helps

Hi Shaun - it looks like we are putting together quite a solid first XI but are very light on depth. When you say 18 players is that 18 players plus scholarships or 18 players including scholarships?

 

[BrisRecky]

Think not all them will have or ready had covid vaccination all them hang round terrigal get coffee or go for walk I see them all time

I see them too, don’t answer my question though

 

[Ironbark]

Hi Shaun - it looks like we are putting together quite a solid first XI but are very light on depth. When you say 18 players is that 18 players plus scholarships or 18 players including scholarships?

18 players plus scholarship

 

[pjennings]

We have our 4 scholarship players so that means 6 more signings. We could do with a starting RB and probably another starting striker.

After that a backup keeper, another backup CB, a backup central midfield and a young creative backup attacker

 

[scottmac]

We have our 4 scholarship players so that means 6 more signings. We could do with a starting RB and probably another starting striker.

After that a backup keeper, another backup CB, a backup central midfield and a young creative backup attacker

I think the central mid and the forward will be the most important signings left to go. Niz will cover alot of positions this year it seems and we will need another that covers the mid to release him to do this. However this could also be a massive opportunity for Hall to announce himself. If he does we could theoretically just place all the eggs left in the forward role and promote NPL players for the rest. It's risky but probably also the option that if it comes off and we have another good year with injuries realises the biggest reward.

 

[scottmac]

The league is pausing for international breaks this year aren't they? We may lose RT to the national team again.

 

[pjennings]

It is a bit fluid because a lot of the attacking players can play in a number of positions. As Scottmac said we will probably use a few NPL players for coverage especially in the wide areas and Hall can cover CB, DM and RB. TBH I would not be surprised if Balard got the backup CM role as a full squad player.

----------------Birighitti/Backup GK-----------------
New RB/Miller ----Tongyik/Hall-----Rowles/Backup CB------Smith/Hatch
------------------Nisbet/Backup CM-------------Bozanic----------------------
Goddard/Matty---------------------------------------------------Muller/Smylie
---------------------------Urena/Backup SS-CAM
-----------------------New Striker/Tsekenis/Cahill----

 

[scottmac]

You and I have kinda derailed this thread. ? Can we get a mod to move this convo over to the squad thread?

 

[turbo]

The league is pausing for international breaks this year aren't they? We may lose RT to the national team again.

They are but quarantine will still be a thing at least a couple of times.

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

Hi Shaun - it looks like we are putting together quite a solid first XI but are very light on depth. When you say 18 players is that 18 players plus scholarships or 18 players including scholarships?

18 plus scholarships

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

gday Shaun,
any word on a Covid bubble situation like the NRL started to protect the running of the season ?

Hey Recky, the covid regulations are changing weekly to ensure that the teams are training and safely going about their work. As we get closer to the season with a view that 30 Oct is still the kick off date the rules will continue to adapt to the required regulations of each region in the country. The biggest challenge will be travel more so than a bubble, also the league is keen to make sure that if we can ensure we have crowds then we will. I suppose like everything these days we need to just be prepared to be flexible and plan for every scenario.

 

[Kripple]

18 plus scholarships

Shaun. With the COVID restrictions has Monty been able to bring in any NPL trialists yet?

 

[BrisRecky]

Hey Recky, the covid regulations are changing weekly to ensure that the teams are training and safely going about their work. As we get closer to the season with a view that 30 Oct is still the kick off date the rules will continue to adapt to the required regulations of each region in the country. The biggest challenge will be travel more so than a bubble, also the league is keen to make sure that if we can ensure we have crowds then we will. I suppose like everything these days we need to just be prepared to be flexible and plan for every scenario.

Cheers Shaun ??

 

[Stephen Gibson]

Hey Recky, the covid regulations are changing weekly to ensure that the teams are training and safely going about their work. As we get closer to the season with a view that 30 Oct is still the kick off date the rules will continue to adapt to the required regulations of each region in the country. The biggest challenge will be travel more so than a bubble, also the league is keen to make sure that if we can ensure we have crowds then we will. I suppose like everything these days we need to just be prepared to be flexible and plan for every scenario.

Get your covid vaccination so you turn up to the game mate rule government going make

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

Shaun. With the COVID restrictions has Monty been able to bring in any NPL trialists yet?

Yes he has - there is a lot of loop holes for the trialists to get through but Monty has been able to bring in who he wants for trial so far.

 

[Wombat]

Yes he has - there is a lot of loop holes for the trialists to get through but Monty has been able to bring in who he wants for trial so far.

G'day Shaun,

Are the boys training at Pluim ATM or is that just the Youth players?

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

G'day Shaun,

Are the boys training at Pluim ATM or is that just the Youth players?

The COE pitch is getting renovated and huge thanks to CCF for letting the A-League train at Pluim during this time.

 

[pjennings]

Hi Shaun,

Do we have a timetable for the decision on the stadium rights?