Player movements 2013/2014

[bikinigirl]

I am not sure you can state a large section of your customer base, maybe a large portion of fans active on here may have that opinion but I wouldn't say it translates. It has not popped up a a topic of conversation in many of the conversations and discussions I have had off forum, most other fans either don't know Reddy's history or don't care.

. speculation and anecdotal evidence can go either way. i have had plenty of conversations (off forum) where it has come up recently and i have not been the instigator - you could also argue that if people don't know or care of the history then they wouldn't mind if he doesn't sign

. so far the most positive comment i have heard is 'i trust the management know what they are doing' ... i can't remember anybody advocating his signing. that is a pretty clear statement in itself

. it is certainly an interesting discussion because as we build history this type of thing may become more common ... but i can't imagine too many individuals 'inspiring' such ... umm, debate

 

[FFC Mariner]

If you equate customer base to members, they will be the ones with the most history and longest associations.

The fact that reasonable sections of our active support loathe him as a player cant help either.

 

[hasbeen]

Thing is, smart clubs don't sign players that the supporters hate. I hope we're smart.

 

[FFC Mariner]

We signed him.

Ergo

 

[MagpieMariner]

Are we sure that Reddy will be #1? Pas has only signed a one-year extension hasn't he? Maybe they're going to let Reddy prove himself on the splinter until Pas' contract expires.
I have to say that when last he played with the big boys he wasn't the worst keeper I've ever seen (not the best either), and maybe he's the only one with any ability prepared to ride the sideline until he's needed.

 

[rbakersmith]

. i think that considering the champions are struggling to meet their relatively low target for memberships the (alleged) signing of reddy is a very big issue - if, as stated, it is driving members and fans away

The club seems to disagree with you:

We're set to crack our best ever membership figure tomorrow - a great achievement for the Club. #aleague

https://twitter.com/CCMariners/status/369791484427382784

And from the corporate sales exec:

Big day of Membership renewals here at the @ccmariners office, great to see the amount of local support and passion #COYY #GoMariners

https://twitter.com/Tys0nScott/status/370058033713274880

 

[FFC Mariner]

There are no circumstances where I would not renew because of a player, or a coach for that matter.

That people would is up to them I guess.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

At the forum tonight it was stated by GA and Hutch that Reddy has been accepted by the players and will fit in with the dressing room no problems.

It was also stated that John Crawley rates him as the best that is currently available.

They were both very strong that he will fit in well with the "family".

Having heard this strong support, as long as he does not have any "brain explosions" on the pitch I am prepared to give him a chance.

 

[bikinigirl]

The club seems to disagree with you:

https://twitter.com/CCMariners/status/369791484427382784

And from the corporate sales exec:

https://twitter.com/Tys0nScott/status/370058033713274880

. my point is ... despite record numbers it is still (imo) an embarrassingly low number for the champions. we can't afford to be turning any members or potential members off

. the most important thing is that if people aren't going to renew they need to tell the club why. since the numbers are already higher than last year the 'protest' message will be lost

 

[Ancient Mariner]

If members are not going to renew because they do not like who we signed as a second keeper, they appear to be even less a fan than any other common band waggonner and really not worth bothering with.

 

[Roy Law]

I would venture to say that if fans of other clubs were to comment on our presumed no dickheads policy they would question why John Hutchinson is the captain...

 

[BrisRecky]

Well..Arnie and Hutch stated at the forum that, firstly, Liam hasn't signed
but that he has learnt his lesson and swore an oath of good behaviour...they also said that Simmo has forgive him for prior transgressions..and J.C digs him...its all up to Paz to keep him on the bench....so I guess we will just have to wait and see ...

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Hutch made a similar comment tonight stating that he would not be a popular signing with the fans of any other club.

 

[Wombat]

If members are not going to renew because they do not like who we signed as a second keeper, they appear to be even less a fan than any other common band waggonner and really not worth bothering with.

Agreed.
We have signed him to do a job. He is a decent enough keeper.
Yes he has been a cock head in the past and even worse he is a ex scummer.
Grow up peeps. If Justin does the job you won't even see him.

 

[pjennings]

Agreed.
We have signed him to do a job. He is a decent enough keeper.
Yes he has been a cock head in the past and even worse he is a ex scummer.
Grow up peeps. If Justin does the job you won't even see him.

Justin played 4 games last year for 4 wins - with 2 clean sheets and a total of 2 goals conceded.

 

[MrCelery]

Justin played 4 games last year for 4 wins - with 2 clean sheets and a total of 2 goals conceded.

Good point. He ain't no Ryan in the ball distribution department, but I thought Justin did quite a good job when called upon. I'd like to see him get a fair go.

 

[sydmariner]

I am very concerned about this and cannot think of any other player I would rather not sign, including Sackwhak or Muscat.

Any Ideas?

Luis suarez, pathetic, racist, cannabalistic cheat ( I'm a man u fan) i hated the fact he played against victory

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Right. Well. Not what everyone (except Bladesman) wanted. But no point focusing on it anymore either.
In GA, Crawley and Hutch we trust I guess. If anyone can help him change, I'd hazard it's GA and our dressing room.
If not, a zero tolerance policy is there for a reason.

 

[Bladesman]

Right. Well. Not what we wanted. But no point focusing on it anymore either.
In GA, Crawley and Hutch we trust I guess. If anyone can help him change, I'd hazard it's GA and our dressing room.
If not, a zero tolerance policy is there for a reason.

It is exactly what I wanted, a non issue put to bed by the people that are in a better position to make the judgement than us on here.

 

[FFC Mariner]

I would venture to say that if fans of other clubs were to comment on our presumed no dickheads policy they would question why John Hutchinson is the captain...

I disagree. Newcastle fans are so appreciative that they had a whip round and present him with the collected coins every time we play them