Jimmy Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 They're after Alessandro del Piero and apparently quite close to getting him. Would be great for the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 They're after Alessandro del Piero and apparently quite close to getting him. Would be great for the league. heard about this today. fuark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Wouldnt be football without Del Piero playing for some flog club TBH. Makes sense that it would happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 this is gonna be a bigger failure than Kewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 According to The Beautiful Game's Facebook page, they are offering him 70K a week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) According to The Beautiful Game's Facebook page, they are offering him 70K a week!! its not to bad as it will only be a 6 month contract from what I hear, works out not too much than what they have paid Aloisi previously as they arent paying him during offseason. 70k a week would be about 3.6mil a year, but as they are only paying him for 6 months, only costs them around 1.8mil. Aloisi was getting 1.4mil a season when he was there apparently. Edited August 31, 2012 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Can they afford that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 GTBH would like to say I saw him play... And lose to Heart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 It's now official. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Done deal. ADP has rejected all other offers with SFS CEO flying out to Italy tomorrow to seal the deal. Great news for the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydos Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/sydney-fc-wins-race-to-sign-alessandro-del-piero/story-e6frg7mf-1226462722296 FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 gay as fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 fuarkkkkkk. My Sydney FC supporter friends are going mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 #nek minnit Sydney have an average season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuckinFuts Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Is he capable of doing what Beckham did to the MLS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 this is gonna be a bigger failure than Kewell this^ i guess if they were rich it would be okay but these wankers are gonna lose so much money it wont even be worth it in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Oh dear... it looks like someone may have jumped the gun. Here's Sydney FC chairman Scott Barlow's most recent press release on the situation between the Australian club and Del Piero: Sydney FC Chairman Scott Barlow would like to clarify the status of Alessandro Del Piero, who today agreed to enter into final discussions with the Sky Blues. “Alessandro Del Piero has not signed a contract with Sydney FC as yet. The two parties have agreed to have a meeting in Turin early next week to confirm the possibility of signing a contract,” Mr Barlow said. might not get a chance to see whether he flops or not.... sauce: http://www.goal.com/en/live-update/1180/deadline-day-live?page=1 (Scroll Down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 HE DON'T DRINK AT THE WOOLPACK... (SCOTT BARLOW, SCOTT BARLOW, SCOTT BARLOWWW, SCOTT BARLOWWWW....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sack del peoieoeoeoeoeeooereoroelerieoro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Honestly good for the league. All i have to say is fcuk melbourne victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Great for the A-League, with any luck it might actually get the Sydneysiders off their arses and attending games. Fortunate for Sydney FC that David Traktovenko has very deep pockets and is willing to cover any losses if the fans continue to stay at home. As a player he's never relied on any physical prowess as the strength of his game, the guy is a quality technician and is in very good physical shape, if they can put him behind a proven finisher then they'll be a serious contender this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I was a mad Juventus fan as a kid and idolised Piero, so I think seeing him play is going to be astonishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain82 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I agree, great coup for A-League. One of the worlds finest players. Loyal as well, not a trait many footballers have these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 It is really good for the league, could set sydney up, i dont know who there strikers are atm tbh but a fit Emerton and Del Piero will be too dangerous you would imagine. Only issue now is that we need to step up, not just on the field but off it, if this does turn into a pivot moment for the league. Other clubs have the big money backers which we lack....its great being a "club" rather than owned but it may impede us competing for such big signings unless we can really boost our league presence and membership fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 ABC News is carrying that he has NOT agreed to sign with Sydney. Rather he has agreed to a meeting next week to discuss the possibility of a contract. He's being chased by several clubs. Appears Sydney have offered 2$m a season for two years. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-01/sydney-fc-jump-gun-on-del-piero/4237626?section=sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfly100 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Has not signed a contract yet remember that. Owen is still a free agent imagine if we were able to get both these players in the league! WWS should try and sign Owen if the Del Piero deal goes through they need a big signing or they will lose some of the fans they could of had to Sydney fc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Has not signed a contract yet remember that. Owen is still a free agent imagine if we were able to get both these players in the league! WWS should try and sign Owen if the Del Piero deal goes through they need a big signing or they will lose some of the fans they could of had to Sydney fc.. FFS such fans are worth losing - They are hardly an asset to a club if they are that fickle... Edited September 1, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain82 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Has not signed a contract yet remember that. Owen is still a free agent imagine if we were able to get both these players in the league! WWS should try and sign Owen if the Del Piero deal goes through they need a big signing or they will lose some of the fans they could of had to Sydney fc.. or why don't we sign Michael Owen?! we certainly need a boost in members if the current membership figure is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Do not think it Will happen , As He wants to stay in the uk . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Sydney FC have not yet confirmed the signing of Alessandro Del Piero, despite media reports that the deal was done and reported interest from EPL giants LIverpool. Reports last suggested Italy great Del Piero has agreed to join the Sky Blues in a $2 million deal, but the club denied any deal has been signed. Sydney FC CEO Tony Pignata flew out to Italy at the end of last week to sealed the biggest signing in Australian football history. Sydney FC have not yet made any official statement on the possible transfer, however a spokesman said the deal was not yet complete. And this morning news emerged that Liverpool had made reported a last-ditch effort to sign for the former Juventus striker. A switch to the Premier League at this stage in his career would obviously prove tempting, although Pignata believes the opportunity to create a legacy for in Australia will be too much to resist. "I am optimistic. He still hasn't signed, but he wants to. Between tonight and tomorrow we will settle the final details, it is a work in progress," Pignata told Sky Sport Italia. http://www.footballa...confirmed/48896 Edited September 4, 2012 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 http://www.footballa...confirmed/48896 Prob just making sure of the fine details like he gets a proper Ferrari not a Poor Mans Ferrari... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Despite being a Liverpool supporter id rather he went to nerds fc tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Today's front page of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy. It says "Bye Bye Ale. Del Piero goes to Sydney. The announcement today. An act of courage." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The transfer is confirmed on the A-League website. God knows how Sydney can afford it. I do sometimes look with a degree of envy at the signings made by some of the other clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The transfer is confirmed on the A-League website. God knows how Sydney can afford it. I do sometimes look with a degree of envy at the signings made by some of the other clubs. Yeah one day....maybe...... and he doenst play us at home until like feb or something, might need to go on a sneaky trip to sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yeah one day....maybe...... and he doenst play us at home until like feb or something, might need to go on a sneaky trip to sydney Or u could go on a sneaky trip to watch your own club play interstate instead... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 This can't be great for WSW. I reckon all the fickle supporters who jumped over to the Wanderers will now be jumping straight back. Also new fans who aren't sure which side to support are likely to go to the team with Emerton and Del Piero over the team of ex-Jets and other A-league rejects whose supporters are all ethnic gang members who pelt children with rocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 This can't be great for WSW. I reckon all the fickle supporters who jumped over to the Wanderers will now be jumping straight back. Also new fans who aren't sure which side to support are likely to go to the team with Emerton and Del Piero over the team of ex-Jets and other A-league rejects whose supporters are all ethnic gang members who pelt children with rocks. True WSW is looking about as attractive as a hat full of arseholes at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) I jizzed a little bit to this. So happy to see him in the A-League, even if it's only for a year or two. PS Sydney Kit still looks shit. Edited September 5, 2012 by Che Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 This can't be great for WSW. I reckon all the fickle supporters who jumped over to the Wanderers will now be jumping straight back. Also new fans who aren't sure which side to support are likely to go to the team with Emerton and Del Piero over the team of ex-Jets and other A-league rejects whose supporters are all ethnic gang members who pelt children with rocks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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