Red or Dead Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Sitting at uni having a coffee and see this. Anyone know who it is?received_10153667499008098.jpeg Stalker much? Did you ask that gentleman if you could take his photo? Tisk tisk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 matching blue kicks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Sitting at uni having a coffee and see this. Anyone know who it is?received_10153667499008098.jpeg Stalker much? Did you ask that gentleman if you could take his photo? Tisk tisk got into big shit when I tried to do the same thing with robi Koren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Sitting at uni having a coffee and see this. Anyone know who it is?received_10153667499008098.jpeg Stalker much? Did you ask that gentleman if you could take his photo? Tisk tisk got into big shit when I tried to do the same thing with robi Koren Really? What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Sitting at uni having a coffee and see this. Anyone know who it is?received_10153667499008098.jpeg Stalker much? [emoji14]h34r: Did you ask that gentleman if you could take his photo? Tisk tisk I'm a sneaky fucker [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bruce Djite speaking about Melbourne City and the club's facilities, giving high praise: What about areas that need fixing? Is there a particular area that concerns you at the moment? Infrastructure is zero. I mean, Melbourne City are building a fantastic facility that's going to set the benchmark and they'll be able to attract players a lot easier than other clubs, no doubt, because of the facilities they'll be offering, but generally speaking clubs lack infrastructure - they don't have any. Players are getting changed in the changing-room and then driving to the training field. They're changing fields regularly, just to find a field that's available. In terms of infrastructure it's still very amateur. You've got your Melbourne Victorys, your Melbourne Citys now, Sydney FC train at Macquarie Uni as a base, so there's the odd club that has a base, but in general terms there's a lot of renting going on and a lot of temporary fields being used. There's no infrastructure in the league and the clubs haven't invested in that. Is that because they can't financially, or they're not identifying it as the priority it should be? You'd have to ask the owners, but from what I can see you've got clubs that have been around for 10-odd years now and still don't have infrastructure. You can rent a place for 10 years, but if you've got the capacity to buy a place you're much better off doing that because then you start to build assets and assets build value and then if a club from overseas wants to come and acquire your club, a la Melbourne City, and invest millions of dollars in it, you can build margins on that. So I don't understand why they wouldn't have the infrastructure. I think it's something clubs are working on, no doubt. I think they've been bleeding heavily the last few years, so they've been trying to shore up their balance sheets before they start to build infrastructure, but I think that's a short-term view. I think, from a business model perspective, you build infrastructure and, yeah, you've got red ink, the balance sheet's not looking good, you've got a lot of leveraged loans or you're losing $2 million a season, or whatever it might be, but you're putting money in this infrastructure so you're building equity. A business doesn't just start and you're cash-flow positive. Sometimes the capital expense is the most expensive thing. You start a restaurant, you do a fit-out and your balance sheet's not looking too healthy because you've thrown all this money in, but over time it starts to come back. Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in this country, no doubt, over the next 10 years. Right now, no, but they've laid the foundations. A lot of clubs are built on stilts. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/03/18/interview-bruce-djite-all-things-league 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in the country" Can't wait till that day arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjake1234 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future. JW for fan engagement officer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in the country" Can't wait till that day arrives! We have to stop thinking like a small club that lives for 3 derby matches a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) "Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in the country" Can't wait till that day arrives! We have to stop thinking like a small club that lives for 3 derby matches a season. Or that coming 6th in a 10 team comp is an achievement Edited March 18, 2015 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future. I'd just like to know when the trainings are on so I can go down and have a look in my break between classes or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in the country" Can't wait till that day arrives! We have to stop thinking like a small club that lives for 3 derby matches a season. Or that coming 6th in a 10 team comp is an achievement or 'our goal is to make the finals'. We'll still be a small club with big facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony999 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Melbourne City, with their facilities, are on the path to becoming the biggest club in the country" Can't wait till that day arrives! We have to stop thinking like a small club that lives for 3 derby matches a season. Hopefully the day arrives before l rely on a walking stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future. I'd just like to know when the trainings are on so I can go down and have a look in my break between classes or something. Most days at 10am. Usually last for an hour to 90min. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melburnian Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future.JW for fan engagement officer Would be 1000% better than current situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would like to see the City have the HQ open to members, say once a week every week for a couple of hours, so that those who want to could drop in, watch training and have a coffee or something, maybe buy merchandise and chat to players, get their kids' stuff autographed, in school holidays the kids could have a kick with the players - that sort of thing. Wouldn't be too hard, would it? Might take a while to get going but IMO it would help the club build for the future. this is a fantastic idea... would help build a club culture and it would make us members feel apart of the club much more... Training sessions for the kids and be able to walk through the facilities and see how things are operating and how hard people work would definitely change the view some supporters might have about staff and players not giving a F' especially when we lose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attack11 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would also like to know when training sessions are held and open for the public or maybe make it more exclusive and have an open training session 1 a week for members only.. It would give members the opportunity to more engages with the club, players and staff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strider Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would also like to know when training sessions are held and open for the public or maybe make it more exclusive and have an open training session 1 a week for members only.. It would give members the opportunity to more engages with the club, players and staff.. Yes and we can set off flares 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoalie Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would also like to know when training sessions are held and open for the public or maybe make it more exclusive and have an open training session 1 a week for members only.. It would give members the opportunity to more engages with the club, players and staff.. Trainings are open all days, it's only when at aami they close it. Just rock up everyday at 10 and watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeatyourheart Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would also like to know when training sessions are held and open for the public or maybe make it more exclusive and have an open training session 1 a week for members only.. It would give members the opportunity to more engages with the club, players and staff.. Trainings are open all days, it's only when at aami they close it. Just rock up everyday at 10 and watch them. Is 10am the only time they train on weekdays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would also like to know when training sessions are held and open for the public or maybe make it more exclusive and have an open training session 1 a week for members only.. It would give members the opportunity to more engages with the club, players and staff.. Trainings are open all days, it's only when at aami they close it. Just rock up everyday at 10 and watch them. Is 10am the only time they train on weekdays? They don't train at 10am on Thursdays, everything stops for the big weekly announcement 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sometimes they get sneaky and start earlier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152842123377479 Video of the construction of the training pitch. Looks like a fair bit of effort went into it (y) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152842123377479 Video of the construction of the training pitch. Looks like a fair bit of effort went into it (y) Very impressive. Thanks for the link. I guess thats why the reported $2 million for the pitch alone went into it. Comprehensive job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Eels' high-performance research Parramatta have turned to some of Melbourne's biggest sporting franchises for inspiration in their quest to build a high-performance community centre. Eels officials toured the facilities of AFL sides North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs, Richmond and Essendon when the side faced the Storm last month. They also spent time at the home of A-League club Melbourne City to scour ideas for their own premises at Old Saleyards Reserve at North Parramatta. "It was a good and worthwhile exercise," said new Eels chief executive John Boulous. "We're very confident we can get ours right from a playing perspective and we'll ensure the facility is one the community is proud of and can use appropriately." http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/sin-bin/canterbury-bulldogs-turn-to-us-military-for-secret-weapon-20150711-gi9yy6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCFCDion Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Real Madrid were training at CFA Melbourne today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnibari Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I saw that. Presumably they paid some kind of usage fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I saw that. Presumably they paid some kind of usage fee?Verily thou jesteth, They own the place ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Verily thou jesteth, They own the place !Think you might have misread that Johnno - it was Real Madrid who were using the facilities, not Manchester City. Anyway, my guess is that the set-up out there is complex. Probably one part of CFG will actually own (or lease) the facility, and then there will be several tenants of which Melbourne City will be the major one. I would also imagine that any outside entity, such as the Burma U-20s and Real Madrid will pay to use the facility - although in Real Madrid's case it would probably be the promoters of the tournament who pay. I'm sure that the accounting will be set up to minimise tax and to help with compliance with UEFA "fair play" rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yes JW i did miss read it and immediately tried to delete unfortunately it seems not ,sorry about that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I hope our scouts are there to pick up their fringe players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 There´s a lot of connections between CFG and Real Madrid.. Not just because guys like Soriano and Txiki know the Real Madrid top brass since their time with Barcelona but also because Sheikh Mansour and Florentino Perez (Real Madrid President) are friends since the 90´s.Thru CEPSA Sheikh mansour is actually one of Real Madrids biggest sponsors.This pic below show Mr Perez and one of Sheikh Mansours sons actually.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlibub Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Why did my topic RM training at our former shithole get deleted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Because it was a shit topic 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlibub Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Because it was a shit topicGet Fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heart_fan Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) The video on the Manchester City website with a tour of the CFA Melbourne was interesting viewing. The available space in the player facilities area doesn't look huge, but it is well appointed and seemed fit for purpose for Manchester City, along with Real Madrid, when they were here.A comment on another thread had me thinking though in regards to how the youth/ womens training pitches can be better linked to the main complex. It currently feels like an after thought in that location, which goes against the point of a top class training base, but it's hard to see exactly what can be done at this stage.How much access do youth and women's players get to the gym facilities? Chatting to a friend a while ago seemed to suggest that youth players are given gym memberships to at other locations with no access available to the club gym, but no idea if that's true. If it is the case, maybe more investments will be required in additional facilities to accommodate the youth/womens/academy operations. There's room out there to do more but I guess we will wait and see. Edited August 2, 2015 by Heart_fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCFCDion Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Laura Alleway mentioned in her interview on SEN that Melb City are expanding the CFA Melbourne and building a section just for the Woman's team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Laura Alleway mentioned in her interview on SEN that Melb City are expanding the CFA Melbourne and building a section just for the Woman's team.Wow! Its stuff like this that makes me realize just how much things have changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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