Ando Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Any signing would have to be managed appropriately so as to allow the squad inc NYL as much access on the training track to his experience and knowledge as possible. If he just comes to play ten games then fuck off, that would not be ideal. MV fans can scoff at our youth policy, but it's not just about how many U23s play 1st XI football. There's a lot to get right out side of match days, that's why we call it 'development'. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 AAMI park will be sold out for all our home games. Let's be honest. The first 2 will sell out and then we'll see a steady decline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Exactly Ando, surely they don't expect a first team of 15 all under 25. Oh... they do. Edited November 16, 2012 by DutchPride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sign him now. AAMI park will be sold out for all our home games. Amazing. Only way to win new members. It will show that this club has ambition. It's not the only way, we could win more games at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Let's be honest. The first 2 will sell out and then we'll see a steady decline. Only if we don't win at home. I know I keep making the point, but any decision to sign any player should be contingent on the impact it has on this area if we want to grow our membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Will be huge if we can get him. Heart/Beckham V Man utd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think Beckham would bring a lot to Heart, not only because he is probably the 2nd most well known football player in the world, but because he still has that amazing range of passing and accuracy. Yes he's old but he can still offer us a lot. Question is, where do we put him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyheart Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Let's be honest. The first 2 will sell out and then we'll see a steady decline. A steady decline to 16-20k (probably at worst)? Only 10 thousand more then we'd get otherwise. ... If this goes no where the club once again will use the 'not interested but the free publicity is great' just like with Ronaldo, Ruud VN, Kewell, Gameiro, Owen & whoever else. It'd be great to see a free kick not fly over the bar! Edited November 16, 2012 by billyheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandro Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 It'd be great to see a free kick not fly over the bar! I'd like to see stats on how many Heart free kicks are decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sash Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) The club has never said they won't sign a marquee. They just won't sign one for the sake of having a marquee. They'll sign one if they think the player will have the right impact both on and off the pitch. And Beckham certainly does. Would be amazing if it happens. Edited November 16, 2012 by Sash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Beckham camp are denying the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Gamerio wasn't the French player it was Corey Gamerio who played for the young socceroos the last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 We won't sign him, club just getting free publicity by saying they're keen but doing nothing about it. Same thing happened with Owen, Flores, Kewell, Viduka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) After speaking with a chap or two in the know, Iam rather confident he will sign with US on a 10 game stint with a sign on option. Don't think he will stay but the 10game stint will drum up some serious publicity. Might as well try something to grab an audience tbh. Edited November 16, 2012 by Braveheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Beckham says he isn't coming to Australia?! Wahhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 "Spokesman" says Beckham has no intention to play in Australia, interesting situation now... Why would either lie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 would be x1000 times better than if we signed Owen, on and off the park. went to watch him vs Vucktree, he was walking around! ....and was better than everyone on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 "Spokesman" says Beckham has no intention to play in Australia, interesting situation now... Why would either lie? Didn't Del Piero's say the same thing? Look where he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 its probably because LA Galaxy are still in the finals atm, FFA should've waited to until they were out before they publicly announced this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Melbourne Heart pumped on David Beckham signature David Davutovic Herald Sun November 17, 201212:00AM MELBOURNE Heart has officially expressed interest in global superstar David Beckham, who is considering making Australia home Heart and Perth Glory have written letters inquiring about Beckham's services. The 37-year-old's LA Galaxy contract expires on December 1, when he is due to play the MLS final. It's understood Australian-based agent Lou Sticca, who's brought Beckham's Galaxy to Australia three times since 2007 -- including Melbourne last December -- has been in regular contact with Beckham's management team, 19 Entertainment, in the past fortnight. The Herald Sun understands Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou ruled out an approach for Beckham. Heart chief executive Scott Munn confirmed the club's interest and said it has crunched some marquee numbers in light of discussions with Michael Owen and more recently German international Michael Ballack. "We are certainly interested, we've expressed interest to his management and requested more information and I'm sure there will be conversations held in the coming days," Munn said yesterday. "The communication we've had suggests he (Beckham) is open to both guest (up to 10 games) and longer-term deals, but we'd be more interested in a longer-term deal. "David Beckham is the biggest name in football and one of the biggest sportsmen in the world, I think he could have a great impact on our young players. "If we could bring him to Australia, we would be acting irresponsibly if we didn't pursue it." Perth Glory chief executive Paul Kelly has urged Beckham not to discount Perth as a possible new home. "I don't know how serious he is, but if you go back to the comments he's made over the last few years about Australia and the times he's been out here, he's been very, very positive," Kelly said. Beckham's former Manchester United teammate Mark Bosnich said Australia has made a good impression on Beckham and A-League coaches shouldn't be scared. "He has loved it every time he has visited these shores, he is impressed with the standard of our league and he knows Asia is the future of football," Bosnich said. "I would stress to A-League coaches that they shouldn't be intimidated by Beckham's presence in the dressing room. Yes, he is the biggest name in world sport, but he is also as hard-working and humble a player as you'll ever meet in any league anywhere in the world." Beckham remains a key member of the Galaxy squad, which includes former Leeds and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and US star Landon Donovan. Beckham, who signed from Real Madrid in 2007, has made 28 appearances this season, starting in 27 of them, and has scored seven goals. The former Manchester United, and AC Milan winger represented England 115 times. http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-heart-pumped-on-david-beckham-signature/story-fndkzvnd-1226518458702 Edited November 16, 2012 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I was encouraged by this quote from Scott Munn from "The Age Online" which would indicate that Heart would be interested in signing a marquee if they were to offer more than just playing for a cheque. Heart CEO Scott Munn confirmed on Friday afternoon that he and his team’s football operations manager John Didulica had workshopped the idea of making an approach to the ex-Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder. <iframe id="dcAd-1-4" src="http://ad-apac.doubleclick.net/adi/onl.age.sport/sport/soccer;cat=sport;ctype=article;cat1=soccer;pos=3;sz=300x250;tile=4;ord=8.2905699E7?" width='300' height='250' scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"> </iframe But, Heart want Beckham for more than a guest stint, with Munn suggesting that if a deal could be structured which would give the superstar "skin in the Australian game" it might prove more attractive for the 37-year-old than just a ten-game guest player stint. "We discussed it enough to mention it to the board. Obviously finance is a big issue, but if you look at the way he structured his deals in the US its not the typical marquee player getting a very large cheque and playing for a season or two and then disappearing. "We could look at equity and profit sharing, or at least the opportunity for him to take a slice of the ownership. Beckham has shown in the past that he is interested in building a legacy and leaving something behind." Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/is-beckham-the-aleagues-next-ace-signing-20121116-29gto.html#ixzz2COL7ujDr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC9 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 If we sign his that means we have to change the game for his style and then when he leaves we have to go back to the other way again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Just play him LW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm so excited about this!!! Can't wait till it doesn't happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALZALOL Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Not going ahead. rofl we were sucked in EDIT: Sauce. http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2012/11/17/3533521/beckham-laughs-off-rumours-of-move-to-australia Edited November 17, 2012 by CALZALOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) 'Beckham laughs off rumours of move to Australia' 'laughs off' - shows where the a-league stands... gee. Edited November 17, 2012 by macri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wouldn't read to much into it, he's playing finals & it probs got leaked early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hopefully what comes from it is that the board remains open to the idea of a strategic marquee signing who will add value to the team on the pitch as well as put bums on seats. If this helps the team to win then the 'bums' will keep returning to those seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 If any deal happens it's not going to come through till the end of the MLS playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC9 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Who's going to go out for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Who's going to go out for him Hoffman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wonder how he'd look at centre-back, least we know he wouldn't continually pass it to the opposition around the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalfie Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 sign him ffs, why would we not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 sign him ffs, why would we not? Easier said than done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 sign him ffs, why would we not? money perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 He doesnt want to come here perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalfie Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 why would we not want him is what im saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 why would we not want him is what im saying we do want him man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 why would we not want him is what im saying i dont think its that mate... we would want him if he was coming here rofl. 'Beckham laughs off rumours of move to Australia' 'laughs off' - shows where the a-league stands... gee. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Would actually rather have better defense than have him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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