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[sydmariner]

If CCM gets control of the stadium, I hope they repaint the seat backs in the western stand so they don't spell "BEARS".

repaint all the seats yellow & navy so that they spell central coast mariners fc 2012 a-league champions

 

[FFC Mariner]

Don't encourage him

 

[bikinigirl]

Isn't there some opposition to getting the stadium rights?

Lawrie would have to abstain when council decide and I think some council members are opposed.

Means the final death for NRL on the Coast (unless we allow them to rent from us for their one off games) I would imagine it will be vigorously opposed.

Bloody brilliant if we can do it though

. i don't know if there is opposition or not ... but they don't have many alternatives. the council looks after everything themselves or accept what their only tenant is offering ... umm, i mean, negotiate a deal with their existing tenant

. it is worth pointing out that the topic was raised in response to a question from the floor about stopping egg-ball games ruining the pitch days before we are due to play

. and in response to another query: the possibility of playing yoof games after the big boys so the pitch is at its best for the main event

 

[bikinigirl]

Don't encourage him

... help him

 

[eenfish]

. plan is to start it next july ... no doubt to tie in with the relevant leagues at the right time

. although any state league players representing the country at the world cup should be at peak fitness for the start of the ffa cup

This must be Lucas Neill's plan...

Seriously though, all the stuff mentioned in the first post sound like good stuff. Can't wait for the FFA Cup to start, great for the club to trying to re-engage with the local clubs (they used to do the player ambassador for a club thing a couple of seasons ago didn't they?), building on the centre of excellence and focusing on coaches as well... all good. Big kicker is the FFA covering the wage costs, will be great for clubs like ours with tighter budgets.

 

[eenfish]

. and in response to another query: the possibility of playing yoof games after the big boys so the pitch is at its best for the main event

I'd love to see the NYL playing same day as the first squad, but putting the NYL side after the A-League side seems a bit silly, wouldn't get kick offs for the NYL until 10pm after 7:30 kickoff games.

 

[bikinigirl]

I'd love to see the NYL playing same day as the first squad, but putting the NYL side after the A-League side seems a bit silly, wouldn't get kick offs for the NYL until 10pm after 7:30 kickoff games.

. i don't think it was ever going to be an every game thing like the old days ... and there are certain restrictions on them playing beforehand

 

[sydmariner]

I'd love to see the NYL playing same day as the first squad, but putting the NYL side after the A-League side seems a bit silly, wouldn't get kick offs for the NYL until 10pm after 7:30 kickoff games.

They've done it with w-league games so why not

 

[midfielder]

Thanks to others who have mentioned other things at the meeting...

A question from the floor where Mike Charlesworth wants help or more advise from fans with David Gallop also expressing he would be interested as well ..... was FFA and club sites...

A comment from the floor was the club web sites look bland and provide past information and to that extend they are good but they are dull and could they be jazzed up a bit...

Mike acknowledged they where bland and needed to be made more entertaining .... his question was how... he used an example of do we want a rumour thread .... general discussion then took place with some people offering their thoughts ... some I can remember ... player interviews, player profiles, highlights of games, ...

The long and the short is Optus is in charge of the site design ... but we may be able to make some changes....

Mike has asked for our thoughts on what could be done to jazz up the club's site ...

 

[rbakersmith]

The long and the short is Optus is in charge of the site design ... but we may be able to make some changes....

Only until this Sunday - Optus announced at the start of the month that they were not renewing their agreements with the FFA (and withdrawing from sports sponsorship in general).

So fingers crossed whoever the FFA signs with comes up with a better design - although I think it would be even better if clubs were allowed to design & operate their own sites...

 

[true believer]

Dutchie along with Arnie will try to set up our coaching academy vis the CC Association in a similar vain to Ajex... with Dutchie to develop a system for the coaching style where each year builds on the one before and to train and manage the coaching

umm umm a production line of premier class players .ohh my

 

[true believer]

he used an example of do we want a rumour thread ....

I here what their saying . I would agree that the club doesn't run a board like this ,but if they slipped adz a few bucks to run an
"independent " board that's not a bad thing.

it's hard enough keeping lunatics like styles , atomic and BK ,in line.
with only myself and wombat providing any sanity. as you know middy

 

[priorpeter]

Only until this Sunday - Optus announced at the start of the month that they were not renewing their agreements with the FFA (and withdrawing from sports sponsorship in general).

So fingers crossed whoever the FFA signs with comes up with a better design - although I think it would be even better if clubs were allowed to design & operate their own sites...

Expect to see some changes made for the better

 

[eenfish]

Only until this Sunday - Optus announced at the start of the month that they were not renewing their agreements with the FFA (and withdrawing from sports sponsorship in general).

So fingers crossed whoever the FFA signs with comes up with a better design - although I think it would be even better if clubs were allowed to design & operate their own sites...

They should get the blokes at UltimateA-League to do it. Their App has been better by far for the last two seasons. Firstly: it worked. Secondly: it wouldn't crash.

 

[promdi442]

I went to Mingara and was pleasantly surprised with the night. So much so that i think i will become a groupie and follow the forums around and see what is new coming from each fans forum night. Lots of vision and honest answers Who will be the guests at the future forums? Will Arnie make an appearance at one of them?

 

[sydmariner]

Thanks to others who have mentioned other things at the meeting...

A question from the floor where Mike Charlesworth wants help or more advise from fans with David Gallop also expressing he would be interested as well ..... was FFA and club sites...

A comment from the floor was the club web sites look bland and provide past information and to that extend they are good but they are dull and could they be jazzed up a bit...

Mike acknowledged they where bland and needed to be made more entertaining .... his question was how... he used an example of do we want a rumour thread .... general discussion then took place with some people offering their thoughts ... some I can remember ... player interviews, player profiles, highlights of games, ...

The long and the short is Optus is in charge of the site design ... but we may be able to make some changes....

Mike has asked for our thoughts on what could be done to jazz up the club's site ...

bring back mariners tv!

 

[bikinigirl]

Only until this Sunday - Optus announced at the start of the month that they were not renewing their agreements with the FFA (and withdrawing from sports sponsorship in general).

So fingers crossed whoever the FFA signs with comes up with a better design - although I think it would be even better if clubs were allowed to design & operate their own sites...

. yeah the optus thing is done ... but the club sites will still follow a standard formula

 

[bikinigirl]

... he used an example of do we want a rumour thread ....

. i reckon this is a really bad idea for the club ... there is plenty of other outlets for that sort of thing

. the club would never be able to manage it imo

 

[bikinigirl]

Who will be the guests at the future forums? Will Arnie make an appearance at one of them?

. arnie is meant to be at the next one ... along with the board and some players

 

[style_cafe]

Thanks to others who have mentioned other things at the meeting...

A question from the floor where Mike Charlesworth wants help or more advise from fans with David Gallop also expressing he would be interested as well ..... was FFA and club sites...

A comment from the floor was the club web sites look bland and provide past information and to that extend they are good but they are dull and could they be jazzed up a bit...

Mike acknowledged they where bland and needed to be made more entertaining .... his question was how... he used an example of do we want a rumour thread .... general discussion then took place with some people offering their thoughts ... some I can remember ... player interviews, player profiles, highlights of games, ...

The long and the short is Optus is in charge of the site design ... but we may be able to make some changes....

Mike has asked for our thoughts on what could be done to jazz up the club's site ...

Just link this forum to the club site (if it`s not already there)