2020/21 Season

[pinklady]

I don't think Shaun is the person that these enquiries should be directed to, even though he is extremely co-operative and helpful answering questions on this forum. But my understanding is that questions regarding football matters and the make up of the squad come under the umbrella of the Director of Football Ken Schembri whilst Shaun's new role, although still the CEO, is only related to commercial matters.

 

[Tevor]

If it is, then the spoon is ours,as I don`t think we`re anywhere near as strong as we were last season & we all know how that ended...

Totally agree. Why the delays? Membership is open and the start is less than two months away so important to have any new players training with the squad. It is a worrying development.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

It is a worry, however.
Sydney is still looking for a striker.
Max Burgess is still looking for a club.
There has been no news on Ziggy or Matty.

There are a lot of players and clubs on their hands at the moment waiting to see what the near future brings with the A-League in terms of sponsorships, tv deals, Covid and attendance limits and wondering if there will be a distribution of money.
If the January transfer window still exists, it will only be a week into the season and I am sure there are many players gambling that things may be more certain and that they can drive a harder bargain. Likewise, I imagine many clubs are reluctant to commit until they are a little more certain about funding. With Ziggy or Matty I would guess that the Club has said they will offer contracts when they know what they can afford or the they have offered contracts and the 2 are holding off signing.

Uncertain times, but I would not slash my wrists just yet.

 

[style_cafe]

I like Max Burgess as a player,he reminds me a lot of Stan Bowles (ex QPR striker)
If we could get him I think he could possibly be our 12 goal striker...

 

[turbo]

We’ve got zero chance of that. You’d need one hell of a pitch to lure someone who put 3 on you in one game the season before. If he gets out of WU he’ll end up at WSW.

 

[shipwreck]

Is there a fixtures list yet?

 

[sydmariner]

No, not yet.

 

[greenlig]

Burgess is great fun to watch, my fav league player last year. Watched WS purely for him and Diamanti.

 

[Tim]

Daily T today re Adelaide who apparently tried to sign Birras - note comment re trial game against CCM:

"Next month, Veart will take his squad to NSW for a week-long camp that will include trials against fellow A-League clubs Western Sydney Wanderers, Macarthur FC and Central Coast."

Question is will we get the chance to watch any trials this year? Anyone have any idea?

 

[turbo]

Daily T today re Adelaide who apparently tried to sign Birras

I was worried about this when Izzo got the tap on the shoulder to go the Greece. Adelaides current keeper roster is very inexperienced.

 

[marinermick]

2HD radio in Newcastle reported this morning that the Jets are travelling up to the Coast today to play the Mariners in a trial game.

 

[Breaker2]

2HD radio in Newcastle reported this morning that the Jets are travelling up to the Coast today to play the Mariners in a trial game.

2HD 3pm news today has reported trail game result - Mariners 2 vs Jets 0.

 

[shipwreck]

I only just noticed how weird the Aleague logo looks without Hyundai in it....

Gonna be a strange season

 

[Pirate Pete]

I only just noticed how weird the Aleague logo looks without Hyundai in it....

Gonna be a strange season

I thought I read Hyundai had signed up for another couple of years.

 

[Shaun Mielekamp]

I don't think Shaun is the person that these enquiries should be directed to, even though he is extremely co-operative and helpful answering questions on this forum. But my understanding is that questions regarding football matters and the make up of the squad come under the umbrella of the Director of Football Ken Schembri whilst Shaun's new role, although still the CEO, is only related to commercial matters.

Its all good gents I'm still happy to answer these questions, Kens new role doesn't involve fan engagement which i am sure you can appreciate.
We have still 4 spots to fill, the aim is for two of these to be foreign players for the front of the field. We will be patient with announcements here should we run into challenges with visa and travel restrictions due to covid. So it is a fingers crossed moment for us that hopefully in the next week to fortnight will become clearer.

 

[Ironbark]

Its all good gents I'm still happy to answer these questions, Kens new role doesn't involve fan engagement which i am sure you can appreciate.
We have still 4 spots to fill, the aim is for two of these to be foreign players for the front of the field. We will be patient with announcements here should we run into challenges with visa and travel restrictions due to covid. So it is a fingers crossed moment for us that hopefully in the next week to fortnight will become clearer.

Thanks Shaun - again some clarity eases the mind a lot

 

[Josho Howe]

Draw has just been sent out to members. Round 1 NYE is the derby. Not really a fan of that tbh. 4 Monday night games during the season too...

 

[FFC Mariner]

Jets away at 6pm on Vaentines day - dont they all have family commitments that day? Maybe Monday night games are part of a broadcast deal like in UK (Friday to Monday games)

 

[marinerbhoy]

Geez, do we want anymore Sunday late afternoon/evening games?

 

[turbo]

Round 1 NYE is the derby. Not really a fan of that tbh

That's a huge waste of a derby. Round 1 people should be keen for anyway. NYE people should be keen for anyway although I believe council canned the fireworks this year.
But repeating the derby round 10 and round 13 so we've played 1 team3 times in the first 13 rounds is really dumb fixturing.