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Greenpoleffc said:Hows about a simple sign that says.
Home of the Central Coast Mariners
Will piss off everyone except us
LOL we could add F O Scummers .......
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Greenpoleffc said:Hows about a simple sign that says.
Home of the Central Coast Mariners
Will piss off everyone except us
own the management rights to the stadium (lease) not own outrightGoldenboy said:I think that this will go through soon.
We have a home game for the youth against Melbourne on the 11th. Browny said it would be at bluetongue. That would surely only be financially viable if it was Stadion Mariner.
This is amazing. 4th season and the club will own its own 20 000 seater stadium.
Goldenboy said:We have a home game for the youth against Melbourne on the 11th. Browny said it would be at bluetongue. That would surely only be financially viable if it was Stadion Mariner.
WHILE the Central Coast Mariners insist they are still some way from securing the management rights for Bluetongue Stadium, executive chairman Lyall Gorman says his club is looking beyond football to boost its bottom line.
It was revealed in the Herald last week that advertising magnate John Singleton was considering handing over the ground's rights to the club, which would have allowed them to keep all profits generated by the government-owned stadium.
While the Mariners clearly have their sights set on one day joining the likes of Perth and Adelaide in being able to seize control of their venue's revenue, for now the board is pursuing other avenues aimed at transforming the club from regional battlers into the A-League's most profitable club.
"We want to diversify our revenue, bringing in various streams of income so we're not purely reliant on a traditional core of game sponsorship, corporate hospitality and so on," Gorman said.
"We're not yet in a capacity to own the stadium and nothing has advanced just yet, but we're already considering how we could best work the stadium or find better ways of maximising the revenue opportunity from the stadium.
"If you look at the [LA] Galaxy, they've got a stadium there that's utilised 275 days a year. I'm not suggesting we can do that at Bluetongue Stadium, but it shows you the scope of potential. We shouldn't limit ourselves."
Clubs in other codes have already begun to look at other ways of increasing revenue with property and business investments unrelated to sport. AFL powerhouse Collingwood made an investment in several Melbourne pubs in recent years, although they were forced to sell two of them this year after failing to meet expectations.
The Mariners have also engaged publicity agent Max Markson, who will become involved with club in an attempt to lift its profile.
"It's in its embryonic stage, but we had a scoping meeting with [Markson] and his staff on Wednesday, and we're quite excited about the opportunities there to build the brand of the club and the individuals," Gorman said. "He's got a strong football background and a good understanding of the game in Australia. He's incredibly excited about what we've got to offer."
One of Markson's clients, Mark Bosnich, was thought to have ripped his hamstring from the bone during last week's match against Perth Glory. However, Gorman insisted it was only a strain and said he was hoping to play against Wellington next weekend.
"What we first thought was a very serious injury now appears to be more of a very small tear, and hopefully he'll make it for that game," Gorman said, adding he was ready to open discussions with Bosnich as his seven-match deal expires.
"It would be a shame for him to be lost to football. He's taught our guys so much, he's been very well received and I think he wouldn't mind another year or two in football."
While Bosnich is on his way out, Italian defender Andrea Merenda is on his way in, although he is unlikely to be signed in time for tonight's match against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh.
"We're looking at him on a short-term contract for the immediate future," Gorman said. "We've been extremely impressed with him in training and we expect to finalise something in the next few days. He's one of the best trialists we've ever had."
Gorman said he was also hoping to put an end to the confusion about whether or not Sheffield United's David Carney was available, saying he had emailed the Blades yesterday morning in the hope of receiving a definite answer.
In other A-League news, the Newcastle Jets have finally signed star striker Joel Griffiths to a three-year deal that will raise him to marquee status from next season.
With his existing deal expiring next June, Griffiths is believed to have been courted by several clubs from both home and abroad before committing to the club last week.
The new deal means that if the club wishes to keep the underperforming Edmundo Zura - the club's current marquee player - it will have to be on significantly reduced terms to fit inside the salary cap.
priorpeter said:This is interesting
WHILE the Central Coast Mariners insist they are still some way from securing the management rights for Bluetongue Stadium, executive chairman Lyall Gorman says his club is looking beyond football to boost its bottom line.
It was revealed in the Herald last week that advertising magnate John Singleton was considering handing over the ground's rights to the club, which would have allowed them to keep all profits generated by the government-owned stadium.
While the Mariners clearly have their sights set on one day joining the likes of Perth and Adelaide in being able to seize control of their venue's revenue, for now the board is pursuing other avenues aimed at transforming the club from regional battlers into the A-League's most profitable club.
"We want to diversify our revenue, bringing in various streams of income so we're not purely reliant on a traditional core of game sponsorship, corporate hospitality and so on," Gorman said.
"We're not yet in a capacity to own the stadium and nothing has advanced just yet, but we're already considering how we could best work the stadium or find better ways of maximising the revenue opportunity from the stadium.
"If you look at the [LA] Galaxy, they've got a stadium there that's utilised 275 days a year. I'm not suggesting we can do that at Bluetongue Stadium, but it shows you the scope of potential. We shouldn't limit ourselves."
Clubs in other codes have already begun to look at other ways of increasing revenue with property and business investments unrelated to sport. AFL powerhouse Collingwood made an investment in several Melbourne pubs in recent years, although they were forced to sell two of them this year after failing to meet expectations.
The Mariners have also engaged publicity agent Max Markson, who will become involved with club in an attempt to lift its profile.
"It's in its embryonic stage, but we had a scoping meeting with [Markson] and his staff on Wednesday, and we're quite excited about the opportunities there to build the brand of the club and the individuals," Gorman said. "He's got a strong football background and a good understanding of the game in Australia. He's incredibly excited about what we've got to offer."
One of Markson's clients, Mark Bosnich, was thought to have ripped his hamstring from the bone during last week's match against Perth Glory. However, Gorman insisted it was only a strain and said he was hoping to play against Wellington next weekend.
"What we first thought was a very serious injury now appears to be more of a very small tear, and hopefully he'll make it for that game," Gorman said, adding he was ready to open discussions with Bosnich as his seven-match deal expires.
"It would be a shame for him to be lost to football. He's taught our guys so much, he's been very well received and I think he wouldn't mind another year or two in football."
While Bosnich is on his way out, Italian defender Andrea Merenda is on his way in, although he is unlikely to be signed in time for tonight's match against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh.
"We're looking at him on a short-term contract for the immediate future," Gorman said. "We've been extremely impressed with him in training and we expect to finalise something in the next few days. He's one of the best trialists we've ever had."
Gorman said he was also hoping to put an end to the confusion about whether or not Sheffield United's David Carney was available, saying he had emailed the Blades yesterday morning in the hope of receiving a definite answer.
In other A-League news, the Newcastle Jets have finally signed star striker Joel Griffiths to a three-year deal that will raise him to marquee status from next season.
With his existing deal expiring next June, Griffiths is believed to have been courted by several clubs from both home and abroad before committing to the club last week.
The new deal means that if the club wishes to keep the underperforming Edmundo Zura - the club's current marquee player - it will have to be on significantly reduced terms to fit inside the salary cap.
Woot! new signing!
http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/football/a-league/mariners-eye-new-cash-streams/2008/10/02/1222651268776.html?page=2
dibo said:yeah - if you look down the other end of the ground from bay 16, that screen you're looking at... :
brett said:The SFS has a new screen at the Cove End, and it was f**king insane. The quality is actually clearer than real life. I hope we get one of dem.