Charlesworth, Shaun, Okon public forum at CCL. Friday 27 Jan

[midfielder]

The Central Coast Mariners will be hosting a Members Forum at Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday January 27. Mariners’ Owner, Mike Charlesworth, CEO Shaun Mielekamp and Head Coach Paul Okon will address the Members and be available for questioning on the night. Doors open at 6:00pm in the Scenic Room of the Leagues Club. For any further questions please contact the club on 4353 7200.

 

[Pirate Pete]

This is good for me. I finish work around six and should be able to get there.
However I feel The Mariners should really be taking into account those commuting.

 

[Big Al]

Friday January 27.

The email had Feb in the header and January in the text. Poor mistake.

But as Mike is here in January I figured it was January and header was wrong

 

[pjennings]

I'm a commuter and would have struggled to get there for the 6:30 start. However, I suspect a number of people will be doing what I'm doing and taking the day after Australia Day off.

 

[midfielder]

If forum rumours are correct by then we will have signed another 3 to 4 players....

 

[finally retired]

If forum rumours are correct by then we will have signed another 3 to 4 players....

and if the rumours prove to be incorrect Mike and Shaun might cop a grilling

 

[elevated position]

I'm a commuter and would have struggled to get there for the 6:30 start. However, I suspect a number of people will be doing what I'm doing and taking the day after Australia Day off.

Some might say it is Unaustralian not to.

 

[true believer]

I'll be there at or about but as pete said it'll be a struggle . Ánd i dare say i'll need 3 or 4 coldies before my pařched throat is clear .

 

[Wombat]

I cant make it but would like two questions asked.

1. Mike are you happy you have taken us so low in such a short space of time and are you amazed at how loyal the support is considering the shit you have made us suffer through?
2. Paul, your back four are still totally clueless when it comes to the absolute basics of defending. Why not bring in someone like Patrick to help you set them right?

Cheers

Wombat

 

[dibo]

And what answer do you think you're going to get for either of those questions? FFS.

 

[FFC Mariner]

I'll answer them

1) He doesnt give a shit or he would have done something about it.

2) A masterclass with the worlds greatest defenders cant make park footballers better - they simply arent good enough to play at this level. End of

There you go

 

[Wombat]

And what answer do you think you're going to get for either of those questions? FFS.

I dont know Dibo...maybe i should just bury my head in the sand like you.....so i can't hear anything. Maybe chanting to myself ..."in hutcho we trust, in Mike we trust, in Kwassie we trust"

 

[Wombat]

I'll answer them

1) He doesnt give a shit or he would have done something about it.

2) A masterclass with the worlds greatest defenders cant make park footballers better - they simply arent good enough to play at this level. End of

There you go

I've played with park Footballers who are far far better defenders than these guys. But i take your point.

 

[dibo]

I dont know Dibo...maybe i should just bury my head in the sand like you.....so i can't hear anything. Maybe chanting to myself ..."in hutcho we trust, in Mike we trust, in Kwassie we trust"

I've been very critical of the direction of the club, as you'd know if you appreciated anything that is more complicated than a rating out of ten.

Your questions are just stupid.

If you ask a contemptuous question you should expect a contemptuous response.

If you want a considered response, ask a considered question.

 

[FFC Mariner]

I wasnt aware that they were accepting questions anyway.

 

[Wombat]

I've been very critical of the direction of the club, as you'd know if you appreciated anything that is more complicated than a rating out of ten.

Your questions are just stupid.

If you ask a contemptuous question you should expect a contemptuous response.

If you want a considered response, ask a considered question.

I appreciate you flop between fawning fan and occasional critic.
And i appreciate a rating out of ten would be way out of your unctuous comfort zone and would actually require some opinion rather than a subbuteo level clinic on team set up.

What would you have me ask Mike? Itss so great to have you here...how was the flight?
Planning on building any new hotels?....oh is there any money left for any two legged players over the age of 20yo?
Which of the two wooden spoons did you enjoy the most Mike?

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I appreciate you flop between fawning fan and occasional critic.
And i appreciate a rating out of ten would be way out of your unctuous comfort zone and would actually require some opinion rather than a subbuteo level clinic on team set up.

What would you have me ask Mike? Itss so great to have you here...how was the flight?
Planning on building any new hotels?....oh is there any money left for any two legged players over the age of 20yo.

Just ask in a more polite manner, asking that way would never get you anywhere and just piss people off.
So for 1.
Hi Mike, since you took ownership of the Mariners you have gradually reduced the investment on the field, for our long term success, it is my belief , that it is vital we are successful on the pitch and that requires investment in players, what are you plans to do so to appease our long suffering fans?
And for 2.
Our main problem seems to be our defence as we have conceded a large amount of goals this season and kept one clean sheet, what is the plan to rectify this? And would bringing in someone such as Patrick Zwaanswijk be possible and/or helpful.

 

[Wombat]

Love it JP, beautifully constructed.
If I could have taken you out with me drinking over the years.....i'm sure alot of hand and nose cartlidge could have been saved...lol.

 

[dibo]

I appreciate you flop between fawning fan and occasional critic.
And i appreciate a rating out of ten would be way out of your unctuous comfort zone and would actually require some opinion rather than a subbuteo level clinic on team set up.

What would you have me ask Mike? Itss so great to have you here...how was the flight?
Planning on building any new hotels?....oh is there any money left for any two legged players over the age of 20yo?
Which of the two wooden spoons did you enjoy the most Mike?

Ask a question that might actually get an answer rather than one loaded with an ad-hominem attack.

e.g. At what point do you expect that we might start spending the full salary cap?

If you plan to develop the stadium, how will this affect potential ongoing investment in football operations?

The COE has been progressing but the football club has struggled in the last three years; how do you plan to re-balance the progress of the COE with the performance of the football club?

There are new bidders looking to come into the A-League; that tells us that there are people willing to invest in A-League clubs and they're not all in big cities - are you seeking further investment to help us put the football club back where it belongs at the top of the league?

In other words, ask serious questions and don't be a dick.

EDIT - and JP has good suggestions for your specific queries.

 

[Wombat]

All good questions but all slightly lame.
I was probably venting somewhat BUT i would like someone to have the courage to question Mike about what he has done to our once proud club. Obviously I wouldn't expect an apologist to ask them.