Usain Bolt!

[greenlig]

One thing the Bolt memes have done is let Victory quietly move on from their FFA cup loss.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Yeah I was feeling a bit this way. But he must be doing well. Or it would be nuts.

At 32 he's at increased risk of doing a hammy or a calf without the right training. Both would be nightmares as they'll be persistent injuries afterwards.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

One thing the Bolt memes have done is let Victory quietly move on from their FFA cup loss.

I personally think they should be booted from the league? Anyone else?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

At 32 he's at increased risk of doing a hammy or a calf without the right training. Both would be nightmares as they'll be persistent injuries afterwards.

Yeah absolutely. Given hammy’s are a sprinters great bane, hopefully this is an area with his background he’s better able to cope with the explosivity than most his age.

At least we know there will be a high level sports science team doting on him.

 

[MagpieMariner]

I heard Lord Golec interviewed about him on radio this morning and it seems he's fitting in well with the rest of the guys. Humble is the word Golec used.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Great stuff. This could work powerfully for morale. Be a hell of a year to go on a CCM old style underdog run, with Bolt getting a contract. Could turn into the worlds biggest sports story and love affair of the year.

Here’s hoping.

 

[Luca Brasi]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

 

[MrCelery]

Funny.

 

[Insertnamehere]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

No chance.

 

[Coastalraider]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

Yeah your right. Michael Jordan was only 31 when he code swapped from basketball to baseball.

 

[pjennings]

From what I gather none of his previous 'trials' have been anything of the sort. They have been to announce things, Socceraid, new shoes, etc. This seems to be the first time he is really training. Will he make it. I hope so. He has the mental strength and intelligence to excel at the highest level in a technical sport. Whether he can transfer that to football is to be seen.

 

[Tevor]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

Wow, I was on the fence early and probably leaning towards against. But I’m starting to think he may be serious and this situation may be good for both camps.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

Thank goodness - someone else who can see that the emperor has no clothes on.

 

[Offsider]

Delusional.
You cant learn to be a professional footballer at 32.
Bolt gone before the end of September.

The problem is some seem to think you ........... rather ..........he can.
I hope they are not setting him up while they take the financial incentives on offer ???

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mayday-for-mariners-as-bolt-eyes-big-money-deal

Usain Bolt is reportedly seeking a $3 million contract with Central Coast Mariners, should his trial prove successful ahead of the 2018-19 A-League season.

UPDATEDUPDATED 6 HOURS AGO
BY SBS THE WORLD GAME
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The Jamaican sprint star's impending deal, one of the richest in Australian football history, will be backed predominantly by Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth, according to The Daily Telegraph.

While Football Federation Australia are yet to confirm how much of their marquee war chest they will commit to the deal, with $900,000 the rumoured figure, Bolt's signing would open up a new avenue of exposure for the Central Coast and the A-League as a whole.

Bolt's quest for a professional contract has already attracted the attention of over 300 million people, all while generating approximately $16 million in publicity for the Central Coast.



Bolt can teach us how to win, says Mulvey


The financial upside to such a deal currently has the FFA looking to sell international TV rights for the Mariners' trial match next Friday night in what will likely be Bolt's first bow.

Despite offers from the United States, Spain and France for the 32-year-old's services, it is believed Bolt's legitimate dream to play football professionally far outweighed the lucrative contracts presented to him.

"Usain isn’t here because of the money,” Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp told The Daily Telegraph.

“I can assure you, if all this was just about the money he wouldn’t be here with us on the Central Coast.

“FFA have given us their word that they're on this journey with us. So our expectation is that if Usain proves himself up to A-League level they will help out.

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Okay, 2 points.
1) I honestly can't decide whether or not to be angry that there's suddenly millions of dollars to splash around, yet there hasn't been enough money the last few years to keep us even vaguely competitive
2) They're talking like the FFA is on board with their war chest. First I've heard of it.....although if that's the case, seems like it's a decision made after they've already started to profit off his appearance. International TV rights? Don't you hate how the FFA are going to make money after doing absolutely nothing here?

 

[pjennings]

Okay, 2 points.
1) I honestly can't decide whether or not to be angry that there's suddenly millions of dollars to splash around, yet there hasn't been enough money the last few years to keep us even vaguely competitive
2) They're talking like the FFA is on board with their war chest. First I've heard of it.....although if that's the case, seems like it's a decision made after they've already started to profit off his appearance. International TV rights? Don't you hate how the FFA are going to make money after doing absolutely nothing here?

Point (1) You can be sure that MC has not suddenly come up with millions of dollars to splash around. Almost certainly that money was guaranteed by sponsors primarily I would guess Puma. In other words he is still spending the same. Ideally he will open up his purse a bot for the last few signings.

Point (2) The FFA where initially sceptical but Shaun has said they are keen if he is up to scratch. It is unlikely that they will use the 'Marquee Fund' but are morel likely to use a chunk of marketing money and possibly ask Fox and Channel 10 to chip in.

 

[midfielder]

To the disbelievers I too was very sceptical when news broke and felt ashamed.

I have changed my mind, a turning point was an email I received a few days back, it was a an old friend who moved to Perth about 6 years ago and he was on holidays in Spain and he said people in Spain were asking him about the Mariners.. That blew me away TBH.

Wombat posted a little way back IMO the most common sense post on this where he posted something like this """ the eyes of the world are watching us and Bolt""" FFS don't put out a shit team add two or three quality players to take full advantage of what we have and also someone posted way back to get a specialist sponsorship person in which also makes sense.

If he is good enough and if he scores and does his deceleration stance ... the world will see... but back to wombats post, to take full advantage get some quality in .

 

[Big Al]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mayday-for-mariners-as-bolt-eyes-big-money-deal

Usain Bolt is reportedly seeking a $3 million contract with Central Coast Mariners, should his trial prove successful ahead of the 2018-19 A-League season.

UPDATEDUPDATED 6 HOURS AGO
BY SBS THE WORLD GAME
Share
The Jamaican sprint star's impending deal, one of the richest in Australian football history, will be backed predominantly by Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth, according to The Daily Telegraph.

While Football Federation Australia are yet to confirm how much of their marquee war chest they will commit to the deal, with $900,000 the rumoured figure, Bolt's signing would open up a new avenue of exposure for the Central Coast and the A-League as a whole.

Bolt's quest for a professional contract has already attracted the attention of over 300 million people, all while generating approximately $16 million in publicity for the Central Coast.



Bolt can teach us how to win, says Mulvey


The financial upside to such a deal currently has the FFA looking to sell international TV rights for the Mariners' trial match next Friday night in what will likely be Bolt's first bow.

Despite offers from the United States, Spain and France for the 32-year-old's services, it is believed Bolt's legitimate dream to play football professionally far outweighed the lucrative contracts presented to him.

"Usain isn’t here because of the money,” Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp told The Daily Telegraph.

“I can assure you, if all this was just about the money he wouldn’t be here with us on the Central Coast.

“FFA have given us their word that they're on this journey with us. So our expectation is that if Usain proves himself up to A-League level they will help out.

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Okay, 2 points.
1) I honestly can't decide whether or not to be angry that there's suddenly millions of dollars to splash around, yet there hasn't been enough money the last few years to keep us even vaguely competitive
2) They're talking like the FFA is on board with their war chest. First I've heard of it.....although if that's the case, seems like it's a decision made after they've already started to profit off his appearance. International TV rights? Don't you hate how the FFA are going to make money after doing absolutely nothing here?

I could see FFA selling the rights to the trial game for what ever there proposed investment is. If bolt signs then they give that to us/bolt. They no worse off, haven’t used the marquee fund and if he signs they can sell more tv rights. They should be happy with that and so should everyone else.

As for part 1. Yes 100% but MC would be hoping to recoup that via ticket sales other sponsors etc that Matt Simon can’t attract

 

[Ancient Mariner]

It is turning into a very interesting exercise.

As to his making the grade to A-league level, I still remain fairly doubtful.

However, how about, if in the grand scheme of things his contract costs us a minimal amount and he shows that he can be on the park without making an idiot of himself, do we sign him and then play him off the bench in cameo roles when the result is pretty much resolved.

eg Bolt comes off the bench when we are leading 3-0 and plays as a striker and we catch the opposition up field and he scores. 4-0. The crowd, the world and the sponsors go wild.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

Yes, I can see the problem. We have to get to 3-0 first.