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Mariners Poised to take Control of - Bluetongue

Blair

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If we get control I would at the entrance from the club end a poster of all current Mariner international players ......... a painting of them on a yellow background with the Mariners logo as a footing to the artwork above......... Any other ideas
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Yes midfielder and the seats to be changed to our colours and streamers from  CCLC to the stands f**k yer lol(wishful thoughts)
 

Jorome Alexander Bennett

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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.
 

northernspirit

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Goldenboy 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.
own the management rights to the stadium (lease) not own outright ;)
 

kevrenor

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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.

No, it is because Pluim is in even crappier condition than usual and there ain't too many decent enclosed grounds on the Coast.

After having spent time again down in Wollongong watching the IPL the difference in numbers and quality of grounds is staggering.
 

priorpeter

Well-Known Member
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

Well-Known Member
concerts (southern end stage FTW) + festivals
RL + RU matches including low-level internationals
major local sporting fixtures
tour matches of overseas teams after preseason hitouts

concerts are really the big thing though - a lot of US grounds are three sided and they put concerts on using the empty end as a stage area. it could be the equivalent of the stage in the domain, and events like symphony/opera/jazz in the park and so on could be run, which could be quite fun. could even do it just after the end of the mariners' season (so as not to trash the turf for us ;) )and have it as the centrepiece of a central coast cultural festival.

opens the way for investigating artificial turf too.
 

midfielder

Well-Known Member
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

Must respect our management .......
 

offtheball

Well-Known Member
dibo said:
yeah - if you look down the other end of the ground from bay 16, that screen you're looking at... ::)


Looks like the new screen scoreboard promised last year is finally happening.

Old screen that has been sitting on top of an old shipping container is gone as is the old scoreboard. New larger board being assembled this week.
 

brett

Well-Known Member
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.
 

Paolo

Well-Known Member
Do believe there is a permenant screen being built...was announced last season prior to one of our matches
 

Paolo

Well-Known Member
New screen is up and working. Drove past and they were testing it....was a rubgy match on the screen though
 

dwight

Well-Known Member
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.

Yeah the cove can really see how bad Aloisi is when he missed his next sitter. Ah that's right they wont cause he won't be on the park.
 

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