InMyHeart Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Read this part of an article posted in the Herald sun by David Davutovic Herald Sun May 01, 20135:43PM I believe the following is exciting and a look fwd, I like it "Those conversations were quite open and transparent but we made it very clear that there were some non-negotiables and one of them is that the founding owners always want to retain control. "We'd love to invest more in areas such as marketing, advertising and most importantly the footy department. "We can sustain a club, we can post a small profit and that puts us in an enviable position for investors, knowing they won't have to reach into their pocket each year." Munn hoped that announcements regarding its training facilities and new signings would be made soon. Coach John Aloisi and Hayden Foxe are currently in Europe on a scouting mission. "We're continuing to work with the State Government on facilities and we look forward to John Aloisi and Hayden Foxe making some announcements on player signings soon," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 It would be nice what they were planning with these new facilities. Like how many pitches offices and if Latrobe would move its gym/pool to where the heart HQ is or wether Heart would just have its own facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbobbobmarley Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Something better than f***in wheelie bins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostro Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 ha smith reserve in hawthorn is under going a massive change. Club house and facilities are being built and new pitches are in. Heart has trained across road before at Scotch College in the past. Munn may of lined this up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 There we go. As we are modeled on Ajax, success isn't far away http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22419041 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I'm concerned about our Wardrobe Department. We can hide the wheelie bins but we can't hide Foxe. JA should be encouraged to get a coupla new bags of fruit in Milan or Madrid and he should take Foxe in with him and kit him out in some proper gear. Most of our problems this year can be directly attributed to that shite clown suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Have to say I'm surprised that JA is constantly dressed professionally yet right net to him you have Foxe who looks like shit and is able to get away with it. Fuck sake Foxe at least wear a kappa track suit or something and look the part. Looks fuckin comical lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Foxey's match-day outfit irritates me at about the same level as the Heart web-site (which still shows players who we have released and doesn't show all those signed up for next season). Insignificant in itself but doesn't convey the image I'd like to see for MHFC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 There we go. As we are modeled on Ajax, success isn't far away http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22419041 Do they have wheelie bins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Foxey's match-day outfit irritates me at about the same level as the Heart web-site (which still shows players who we have released and doesn't show all those signed up for next season). Insignificant in itself but doesn't convey the image I'd like to see for MHFC. more of this please for the heart website http://www2.warnerbros.com/spacejam/movie/jam.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 There we go. As we are modeled on Ajax, success isn't far away http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22419041 Do they have wheelie bins? It would have to go without saying, wouldn't it? If we have them, then surely it's because Ajax use them and we have seen the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Yep, it's all sounding good for Heart - A dominant force - Attractive football - Wanting to be successful in regional competiton - Financially responsible - Team sport, not dependent on one person. - Never dropping standards - Always playing in a dominant fashion - A steady performance curve, credited to the coaching staff - People knowing what is expected - Can always rely on the system I can't wait to see this bear fruit. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/netherlands-eredivisie/news/1150440/De-Boer-to-target-European-performances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Even though they are all rumors at the moment, the Club has been linked with: Massimo Murdocca Manny Muscat Mark Bresciano Sasa Ognenovski Patrick Kisborno Perhaps the Club has decided it's time to actually become MELBOURNE Heart? Edited May 10, 2013 by biancorosso7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiScum Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Even though they are all rumors at the moment, the Club has been linked with: Massimo Murdocca Manny Muscat Mark Bresciano Sasa Ognenovski Patrick Kisborno Perhaps the Club has decided it's time to actually become MELBOURNE Heart? They are all decent names you can also add Matt Simon to that list and things start looking a lot different to last year, then you have your 3 Visa signings and its shaping up to be a decent year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 We'll be the last to know if these rumours have any substance whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 But think about this for a second. Even if they are all false, it makes a rather large statement to the rest of the league that we are looking in the market for Melbourne players for a Melbourne side. In some sense, it is kind of like a distinciton between when Inter Milan set themselves up, opening the doors to non Italians in the Italian league, as opposed to Milan's policy of Italian only players. (Happy coincidence that AC = Red = Heart; Inter = Blue = Scum) Perhaps this is the new direction of the Club. A new "identity" for all of those navel-gazers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I agree that if we are the 'Heart of Melbourne' then we need to prioritise Melbourne players, all other things being equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 But think about this for a second. Even if they are all false, it makes a rather large statement to the rest of the league that we are looking in the market for Melbourne players for a Melbourne side. In some sense, it is kind of like a distinciton between when Inter Milan set themselves up, opening the doors to non Italians in the Italian league, as opposed to Milan's policy of Italian only players. (Happy coincidence that AC = Red = Heart; Inter = Blue = Scum) Perhaps this is the new direction of the Club. A new "identity" for all of those navel-gazers out there. It was my idea: We need more Victorians, in particular Melburnians. If the club wants or needs it's own identity let's be the team of local boys going up against the best in the country and foreigners from all over the world, something Melbourne could really get behind. It'd be easy to do. First get Bresciano home and signed up as our Aussie marquee and grab the best 6+ Victorians from the VPL and other state leagues. Then start a "We are Melbourne" advertising campaign centered around the local boys. Record heartfelt videos of them in iconic Melbourne locations and local football clubs describing what Melbourne and its people mean to them, what club they come from etc. the possibilities are endless. You could pump the whole red and white are Melbourne's colors or you could get Viduka on board in some shape or form. A team of Melburnians for Melbourne is a whole lot more appealing to me than relocating us to Dandenong or some other shithole and changing our name to South-East Melbourne Heart. Plus if we're gonna lose games I'd rather watch local boys with passion doing it than a bunch of New South Welshmen who don't give a fuck about the club or the city. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caganer Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 We'll be the last to know if these rumours have any substance whatsoever. Of course we will, because once it is announced by the club to the fans then it is no longer a rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm hoping next season we get a good draw with lots of games on Friday night and none on a Sunday afternoon. But it won't happen. It will probably be victory vs x or wsw vs x every Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I'm hoping next season we get a good draw with lots of games on Friday night and none on a Sunday afternoon. But it won't happen. It will probably be victory vs x or wsw vs x every Friday I'm pretty sure the exposure for each team by playing on Friday night will be divided equally amongst all teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I've heard a rumour that the SMFC board are still quietly confident they're gonna get an A-League licence and they seem to think it'll be Heart's licence! Apparently there will be more revealed in this coming week... Although this worries me a little, I'm quietly confident that Sidwell and Munn will reject their offer again! BTW, in the end, doesn't Gallop and Lowy get the last word about licences anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Exactly. My understanding is the final say is with the FFA, given the club has said they're not interested in being brought out, one imagines the offer would have to be pretty ridiculous to get their attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's just that the SMFC board's confidence is really annoying me... I used to follow SMFC in the NSL. I followed no one in the A-League until Heart came along. The way SMFC are going about their business, IF they take over Heart, I don't think I could support them again. Which means I'll go back to supporting no one again and that saddens me, hence why I'm a little worried... Let's hope we don't let ourselves be bullied by them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Its their business to be confident, no need to read to much into it, Scott Munn seemed pretty damn emphatic in the last few bits of information he's handed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 The present Heart investors do need to back their determination with dollars though, otherwise its all just empty words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) It's a rumour. Nothing more. It will not happen. One or more additional investors in Melbourne Heart? - possible, but entirely at the discretion of the existing syndicate members. Issue of an A-League licence to a South Melbourne Football Club syndicate? - out of the question. FFA did not create the A-League merely to regress to back to the old NSL days. Everyone would like to see MHFC make some spectacular signings for 2013-14, me included, and yes, we do worry about what is going on especially when the news from the club seems to have dried up. But in reality it is early days in our appallingly long off-season. Edited May 14, 2013 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's a rumour. Nothing more. It will not happen. One or more additional investors in Melbourne heart? - possible, but entirely at the discretion of the existing syndicate members. Issue of an A-League licence to a South Melbourne Football Club syndicate? - out of the question. FFA did not create the A-League merely to regress to back to the old NSL days. Everyone would like to see MHFC make some spectacular signings for 1013-14, me included,, and yes, we do worry about what is going on especially when the news from the club seems to have dried up. But in reality it is early days in our appallingly long off-season. Personally I'd like to see us sign Leif Ericson, a well travelled Viking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's a rumour. Nothing more. It will not happen. One or more additional investors in Melbourne Heart? - possible, but entirely at the discretion of the existing syndicate members. Issue of an A-League licence to a South Melbourne Football Club syndicate? - out of the question. FFA did not create the A-League merely to regress to back to the old NSL days. Everyone would like to see MHFC make some spectacular signings for 2013-14, me included, and yes, we do worry about what is going on especially when the news from the club seems to have dried up. But in reality it is early days in our appallingly long off-season. That's the main concern there. The lack of communication, the long off season which means there is little to communicate and the noise from elsewhere gives MHFC a perception of, well, I'm not sure actually. And this is a concern. In Europe, we would be about to start pre-season, having finished our season a couple of months ago. Here there is nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I've heard a rumour that the SMFC board are still quietly confident they're gonna get an A-League licence and they seem to think it'll be Heart's licence! Apparently there will be more revealed in this coming week... Although this worries me a little, I'm quietly confident that Sidwell and Munn will reject their offer again! BTW, in the end, doesn't Gallop and Lowy get the last word about licences anyway? As I understand it, SMFC/Hellas, or some of its people were behind the Southern Cross bid which was rejected in favour of the Heart bid. Why? Because the FFA wanted to grow the game in a way which didn't rely on a distinct ethnic base but was broadly cross cultural. If the SMFC was rejected before then why would it be accepted now? Heart is financially stable and just needs some solid onfield performances. SMFC is doing a good job at gaining some publicity but I cannot see FFA agreeing to them buying into Heart. Mark my words, if they were to do so it would end up as a takeover of Heart. I'm sure that FFA is aware of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 It's a rumour. Nothing more. It will not happen. One or more additional investors in Melbourne Heart? - possible, but entirely at the discretion of the existing syndicate members. Issue of an A-League licence to a South Melbourne Football Club syndicate? - out of the question. FFA did not create the A-League merely to regress to back to the old NSL days. Everyone would like to see MHFC make some spectacular signings for 2013-14, me included, and yes, we do worry about what is going on especially when the news from the club seems to have dried up. But in reality it is early days in our appallingly long off-season. That's the main concern there. The lack of communication, the long off season which means there is little to communicate and the noise from elsewhere gives MHFC a perception of, well, I'm not sure actually. And this is a concern. In Europe, we would be about to start pre-season, having finished our season a couple of months ago. Here there is nothing. Completely agree. IMHO getting more football should be one of FFA's major objectives. We have to find ways of extending the season for A-League clubs, whether by increasing the number of teams, or the number of competitions, or both. An A-League Cup and FFA Cup immediately spring to mind - sure, would give limited extension of the season but it's somewhere to start. 2-4 additional teams is more problematic. But going into hibernation for six months of the year effectively means that we go back to square one each time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I hope Kalmar learns how to run in the off season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) From this article:- http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/whats-the-buzz-the-afls-197m-debacle/story-fni5f7qq-1226645899142 comes the following: "CHINA TOWN GOSFORD is now on the map in China, thanks to the AFC Champions League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Guangzhou Evergrande. The Wednesday night game had a live TV audience of 50 million in China - more than double Australia's population. Guangzhou, who won 2-1, are the Chinese equivalent of Manchester United." Now as I've said elsewhere, if we got an Asian player or two who can definitely contribute on the pitch, then with the right marketing we could aim to have the highest overseas memebership base in the HAL. Aim high I say Edited May 20, 2013 by HEARTinator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Who is your all time favourite player Heartinator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good to see JA and HF finalising the squad early so we can get a good long pre-season into the players. Hopefully we will travel alot for games in the pre-season so we can finally get over this away game shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Who is your all time favourite player Heartinator?LOL, get plenty of arguments here but personally, the best player I've seen is Zinedine Zidane.http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=SvYlvkWpPy4&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSvYlvkWpPy4 As a striker Gerd Muller was always in the right place at the right time. Didn't need more that 2 touches to find the back of the net against quality opponents in WC matches. Edited May 20, 2013 by HEARTinator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moops Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) As a striker, there would be (in my opinion) none better than Klose or Ibrahimovich, Drogba and Dukes are up there. Edited May 21, 2013 by moops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphine Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Who is your all time favourite player Heartinator?LOL, get plenty of arguments here but personally, the best player I've seen is Zinedine Zidane.http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=SvYlvkWpPy4&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSvYlvkWpPy4 As a striker Gerd Muller was always in the right place at the right time. Didn't need more that 2 touches to find the back of the net against quality opponents in WC matches. Actually really rate that call! Good stuff. Anyway, point is, did you buy a Real membership when he was there? Just because we sign an Asian player wouldn't mean we'd get any money or anything tangible, other than a prick of the ears when we were mentioned in his countries media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Something better than f***in wheelie bins another reason just to get rid of the wheelie bins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Something better than f***in wheelie bins another reason just to get rid of the wheelie bins But what about the club's image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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