Mariners Squad - HAL 14 - 2018- 2019 - The challenge for Mike Mulvey is over

[pjennings]

Not really, the FFA meeting is far more serious than people think. Hence the deafening silence

I might be reading this wrong - if you think otherwise please say so.

The meeting is with FFA and the Council. You get the feeling it is a game of brinkmanship from the FFA and the Mariners telling Council that their help is needed or they will lose their anchor tenant. Council apparently still has not approved the extra road into the COE so even if we get new investors that will still be held up. Apparently the Council is more open to the someone else running the stadium, though does that mean we get them?

 

[Timmah]

I might be reading this wrong - if you think otherwise please say so.

The meeting is with FFA and the Council. You get the feeling it is a game of brinkmanship from the FFA and the Mariners telling Council that their help is needed or they will lose their anchor tenant. Council apparently still has not approved the extra road into the COE so even if we get new investors that will still be held up. Apparently the Council is more open to the someone else running the stadium, though does that mean we get them?

As I understand the club is also meeting with FFA due to the unprecedented run of losses.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

As I understand the club is also meeting with FFA due to the unprecedented run of losses.

Where did you read this Timmah?

 

[NoDiggity]

Where did you read this Timmah?

Shaun mentioned on FB that the meeting was linked to the poor on field performances.

 

[Timmah]

Where did you read this Timmah?

Shaun posted it on this forum a few days back, likely in the CCM Fans & club thread.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Shaun posted it on this forum a few days back, likely in the CCM Fans & club thread.

Thanks I missed that somehow.

 

[pjennings]

Shaun posted it on this forum a few days back, likely in the CCM Fans & club thread.

@UnitedsNo9 posted

The sentence that most caught my attention on reading the letter was the following:

"However, as a result of immediate pressures, the club is looking to accelerate key aspects of this review not yet implemented with the expectation of presenting to Football Federation Australia by the end of January".

I immediately started wondering what these immediate pressures are. Is he referring to just realising the fans have had enough. Or is this a hint at FFA etc directly asking us to explain our relevance and justify our existence in the league. Still a bit cryptic. Some have touched on this already, but the term "immediate pressures" to me really suggests something other than concern about fan outcry.

To which Shaun replied

The immediate pressures is simply a direct effect of the table position and no wins.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Any rumours swirling about signings this window?

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Yeah Mulvey's started a rumour that we will have signings but that rumour appears to be unfounded

 

[Insertnamehere]

Yeah Mulvey's started a rumour that we will have signings but that rumour appears to be unfounded

I have 2 theories.... Either NBN came passed his place and he doesn't know his landline is disconnected or he needs some credit on his mobile....

 

[Josho Howe]

Any rumours swirling about signings this window?

Hearing we're talking to the representatives of J. Christ of Nazareth FC

 

[Insertnamehere]

Hearing we're talking to the representatives of J. Christ of Nazareth FC

We'll hang him out to dry no doubt.....

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Hearing we're talking to the representatives of J. Christ of Nazareth FC

Hmm, dunno about that one. He always needs a 3 day recovery.

 

[greenlig]

We'd be crucified in the press if we made that signing.

 

[Josho Howe]

It was absolutely nailed on that these jokes were coming

 

[Insertnamehere]

Ersan Gulum is a free agent....no visa... Slot straight into CB
And
It seems Mitch Duke is too ...
Oh and have a chop at mile for the rest of the season.

Reckon that would win us some games

 

[Michael]

Ersan Gulum is a free agent....no visa... Slot straight into CB
And
It seems Mitch Duke is too ...
Oh and have a chop at mile for the rest of the season.

Reckon that would win us some games

I’m certain I read that Ersan signed for an Adelaide NPL club. So basically retired.
And Mile spoke highly of the coast to Ross but mustn’t think that highly because he won’t come back.

 

[Insertnamehere]

I’m certain I read that Ersan signed for an Adelaide NPL club. So basically retired.
And Mile spoke highly of the coast to Ross but mustn’t think that highly because he won’t come back.

Just looked it up. Whittlesea in NPL Vic. Capt/coach since Nov.
Still would be worth a sniff. Only 31.

 

[Timmah]

It was absolutely nailed on that these jokes were coming

I'm surprised there hasn't been a religious type come in and get very cross with everyone about these jokes tbh

 

[greenlig]

He's been ferociously outspoken about how good Kennedy and Hoole are for us. What a hill to die on, with those two thieves by your side!