AzureKingfisher Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 What's going on? A few days ago I posted about what I thought we could do to improve as a club. I didn't do so in a state of panic, wondering about the club folding and calling us a footballing wasteland on par with Gold Coast and New Zealand Knights. Yet every media report lately has been making it seem like this. I'm absolutely sick of it. Yes, we're going through a difficult period. Yes, we may not have the right manager and some of the board decisions have been suspect. Yes we're struggling to score goals. But we're not financially struggling, and the only thing we need is success to put ourselves further on the map and increase attendances, not some empty justification of our relevance and this crap comparing us to victory. Football clubs struggle, and every spot on the table has to be filled, including last. In the next 25 seasons I bet every club will have a season at the bottom. I hate it as much as anyone that we're there but why this crisis talk after just 7 games? (I'd argue we've played alright in at least 3.5 of them). Surely the media need to look no further than Newcastle and Sydney to see how things can turn around quickly. Is anyone criticising Sydney as a wasteland like they were 3 weeks ago? I don't mind media pressure on the board or Aloisi as it may be warranted but they're not helping the competition or the fans (not to mention the players!) in the slightest by questioning the club's existence and purpose. It's getting so mindnumbingly boring to read. Bloody hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 IIRC it's been pretty much like that since the beginning. The media, generally, has not been welcoming of Heart coming on to the scene. The Tards have never missed an opportunity to denigrate us as well; they see us as a threat to them despite our less-than-ideal on-field results and despite the increased profile that the derbies provide. I guess that the media is always looking for a scapegoat to add a bit of sensationalism to its reporting. Because we were founded with a set of values - even though we've drifted away from them somewhat - I think there might also be a hint of "tall poppy syndrome" in there as well. It's ironic about this "identity" issue that's raised all the time - when, for example, you consider that WSW is wholly-owned by the FFA, and Brisbane by an Indonesian Engineering Company. Possibly one of the biggest challenges for Munn and Co. is to turn this negative sentiment around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 win some fucking games. and 70% of this goes away. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd say most of this talk is just due to the 'crisis mentality' of Australian football. Far too many people and media figures in football in Australia seem to always think that something must be fatally wrong, and one club or another is on the verge of catastrophe. And sadly at the moment Melbourne Heart all too conveniently falls into these pre-conceived notions. It's an indictment of the media and the lack of maturity in the Australian football community that they can't distinguish between a club that's having a shit season filled with shit football, and a club that's an organisation in crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart Inaugural Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd say most of this talk is just due to the 'crisis mentality' of Australian football. Far too many people and media figures in football in Australia seem to always think that something must be fatally wrong, and one club or another is on the verge of catastrophe. And sadly at the moment Melbourne Heart all too conveniently falls into these pre-conceived notions. It's an indictment of the media and the lack of maturity in the Australian football community that they can't distinguish between a club that's having a shit season filled with shit football, and a club that's an organisation in crisis. Overall I'd tend to agree, they're always looking to draw parallels with failed franchises either on a performance or business perspective. Although with all the Heart-centred buyout / investment stories manufactured this season, they've had enough material to spin their agenda and our performances on field have given them extra ammunition. Watch this tension all disappear when we start winning a few matches (with or without JA) and look back & laugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Might be worth refreshing our minds on what our founding values were (from http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/aboutus): About us Our Club Inspired by a vision for a broad based community team, celebrating cultural diversity and sporting passion through football, Melbourne Heart FC was established in 2009. Drawing a link between past, present and future, the Heart’s founders aimed to develop a club truly representative of the wider Victorian football public, hoping to build an identity and guiding philosophy future generations will identify as the beating heart of Melbourne’s newest team. Their ambition was reflected in the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Scott Munn, an experienced sports administrator who shared the dream of launching a fresh club in the city fast becoming the football capital of Australia. Our Values Melbourne Heart FC is committed to meeting the highest standards of professionalism on and off the park, while remaining faithful to the grassroots community and using its resources and coaching expertise to boost the game at a local level. The Club's commitment to these core values have been demonstrated through the Westpac Community Football Festival, which has seen Heart host a series of clinics, events and friendly matches in Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton, Albury Wodonga and Gippsland. The event also features Melbourne Heart FC’s ‘Coach the Coach’ program, where Head Coach John Aloisi will educate local football clubs on the latest tactical and technical innovations in the game. The Westpac Community Football Festival has encompass five separate regional centres over 2010 and 2011, with the 2012 edition set to be staged within the Melbourne metropolitan region, ensuring the Heart can engage with a wider cross-section of Victorian society. Our Team Building on the work of foundation coach John van 't Schip, Melbourne Heart FC is led by Socceroo legend John Aloisi, who has made the transition from player to Head Coach over a three-year period. Bringing a wealth of experience, Aloisi espouses the virtues of a holistic approach to football, promoting a technical brand of the game while working to develop the next generation of Australian talent, with the Club boating a genuine commitment to providing a pathway for emerging talent. Among the players to earn international honours while playing for the Club include Curtis Good, Brendan Hamill, Aziz Behich, Mate Dugandzic and Jason Hoffman, while all-time leading scorer Eli Babalj earned a transfer to former World and European Champions Red Star Belgrade after impressing in Red and White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 A horribly depressing read. Even the ridiculously ambiguous values and goals are waaaaaaaaaay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 amended Might be worth refreshing our minds on what our founding values were (from http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/aboutus): About us Our Club Inspired by a vision for a broad based community team, celebrating cultural diversity and sporting passion through football, Melbourne Heart FC was established in 2009. Drawing a link between past, present and future, the Heart’s founders aimed to develop a club truly representative of the wider Victorian football public, hoping to build an identity and guiding philosophy future generations will identify as the beating heart of Melbourne’s newest team. Their ambition was reflected in the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Scott Munn, an experienced sports administrator who shared the dream of launching a fresh club in the city fast becoming the football capital of Australia. Our Values Melbourne Heart FC is committed to meeting the highest standards of professionalism on and off the park, while remaining faithful to the grassroots community and using its resources and coaching expertise to boost the game at a local level. The Club's commitment to these core values have been demonstrated through the Westpac Community Football Festival, which has seen Heart host a series of clinics, events and friendly matches in Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton, Albury Wodonga and Gippsland. The event also features Melbourne Heart FC’s ‘Coach the Coach’ program, where Head Coach John Aloisi will educate local football clubs on the latest tactical and technical innovations in the game. The Westpac Community Football Festival has encompass five separate regional centres over 2010 and 2011, with the 2012 edition set to be staged within the Melbourne metropolitan region, ensuring the Heart can engage with a wider cross-section of Victorian society. Our Team Hey, look over there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePolo Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 amended Might be worth refreshing our minds on what our founding values were (from http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/aboutus): About us Our Club Inspired by a vision for a broad based community team, celebrating cultural diversity and sporting passion through football, Melbourne Heart FC was established in 2009. Drawing a link between past, present and future, the Heart’s founders aimed to develop a club truly representative of the wider Victorian football public, hoping to build an identity and guiding philosophy future generations will identify as the beating heart of Melbourne’s newest team. Their ambition was reflected in the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Scott Munn, an experienced sports administrator who shared the dream of launching a fresh club in the city fast becoming the football capital of Australia. Our Values Melbourne Heart FC is committed to meeting the highest standards of professionalism on and off the park, while remaining faithful to the grassroots community and using its resources and coaching expertise to boost the game at a local level. The Club's commitment to these core values have been demonstrated through the Westpac Community Football Festival, which has seen Heart host a series of clinics, events and friendly matches in Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton, Albury Wodonga and Gippsland. The event also features Melbourne Heart FC’s ‘Coach the Coach’ program, where Head Coach John Aloisi will educate local football clubs on the latest tactical and technical innovations in the game. The Westpac Community Football Festival has encompass five separate regional centres over 2010 and 2011, with the 2012 edition set to be staged within the Melbourne metropolitan region, ensuring the Heart can engage with a wider cross-section of Victorian society. Our Team Hey, look over there! John Aloisi will educate local football clubs, im not sure if they'd be wanting that 'help' right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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