[LIBBA] Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 2144... the numbers keep ticking up. The WC brings a feel good factor for the game which helps, especially with the stronger Australian performances from the younger and inexperienced team than was expected. Once the Australian and the International marquees are announced, we will hopefully see an even more significant boost. It will also depend how we start the season to see how many jump on board at that point. Previous years have been hampered by lack of sucess to build momentum on, which has always put us on the back foot to build an audience. Even though we probably have zero hope in this happening, for me there is 1 marquee imo that would boost membership through the roof Tim Cahill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Tim Cahill is the ideal Australian Marquee and if he was at any other club in the MLS and wasn't already in love with WSW and the RBB then I'd think he'd be a realistic chance. But we do have the money to pay the transfer fee and put Cahill on money he couldn't say no to. It's all a matter of what CFG want to spend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Tim Cahill is the ideal Australian Marquee and if he was at any other club in the MLS and wasn't already in love with WSW and the RBB then I'd think he'd be a realistic chance. But we do have the money to pay the transfer fee and put Cahill on money he couldn't say no to. It's all a matter of what CFG want to spend. Not to mention he plays for New York Red Bulls. What a better way to put a dagger through the heart of New York Cit FC's rival than to snatch one of their star players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Just got a letter in the mail asking to renew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'd be very surprised if they haven't at least gotten in Cahill's ear about a move to Melbourne, but that's just speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 If he did come though, it would definitely have more of an impact off the pitch than any international marquee imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Zero chance, when he was flying at Everton he had alot of big time offers, he remained loyal to them, don't see him walking from Red Bulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LIBBA] Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Zero chance, when he was flying at Everton he had alot of big time offers, he remained loyal to them, don't see him walking from Red Bulls. I dont see him having the same loyalty with Red Bull that he had for Everton. Plus its a chance to come back home on bloody good coin. Dont get me wrong though, i dont see any chance of this happening, but it would be suprising if the City Group havent taken notice of what love the football public have this bloke and how much of a impact this would have for the club. Like RedAndWhitePride stated in his last post, he would make much more of an impact off the pitch than any international marquee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 If he did come though, it would definitely have more of an impact off the pitch than any international marquee imo. This is so true, especially after his performances at this World Cup. People who don't even follow the sport have been ranting and raving about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 He has said numerous times he doesn't want to play in the a league because he doesn't want to polarise the Australian population Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKMILES Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Memberships Update: 14 June 2013- 1243 14 June 2014- 1691 I am pretty sure Memberships opened on the same Day in 2013 and 2014, 5 June . Therefore daily average signups way ahead of last year, 36% in fact. If this persisted for the season might approach 10,000! 20 June 2013 (1:30PM) 1423 20 June 2014 (1:30PM) 2174 Daily average signups now 53% ahead of the same time last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 There's a second complicating factor in signing Cahill too: since MLS owns the players' contracts rather than the clubs, they occasionally interfere with transfers in order to protect the league - if they think that a player is being sold for less than they are worth to the league in prestige and viewership, they will refuse to sell the player, regardless of what anyone else thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 There's a second complicating factor in signing Cahill too: since MLS owns the players' contracts rather than the clubs, they occasionally interfere with transfers in order to protect the league - if they think that a player is being sold for less than they are worth to the league in prestige and viewership, they will refuse to sell the player, regardless of what anyone else thinks. That, is fucked 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) There's a second complicating factor in signing Cahill too: since MLS owns the players' contracts rather than the clubs, they occasionally interfere with transfers in order to protect the league - if they think that a player is being sold for less than they are worth to the league in prestige and viewership, they will refuse to sell the player, regardless of what anyone else thinks. That, is fucked That, is just the way American sports works. The league also frequently buys foreign-based US internationals and asks clubs to bid for their services simply because it wants as many national team players to be US-based as possible, though ultimately it doesn't stand in the way of the very best talent leaving to go to Europe, or else their national team would really be screwed. Of course, it doesn't mean Cahill is completely off-limits (especially as he's not American). If the price is right, you know... Edited June 20, 2014 by Falastur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 There's a second complicating factor in signing Cahill too: since MLS owns the players' contracts rather than the clubs, they occasionally interfere with transfers in order to protect the league - if they think that a player is being sold for less than they are worth to the league in prestige and viewership, they will refuse to sell the player, regardless of what anyone else thinks. Typical American way of doing things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparaga Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Renewed my active membership last night! Bring on the season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 D'wife received a letter to renew membership yesterday I had already renewed hers and mine on the first day of sale, so someone is asleep at the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 D'wife received a letter to renew membership yesterday I had already renewed hers and mine on the first day of sale, so someone is asleep at the wheel I think this may happen if you have two adult memberships even though you have renewed hers at the same time as your own. Your renewal process doesn't seem to register her actual renewal. I seem to remember the same happened to Mrs JW last year. Obviously a little bug in the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 2265 so far.. up from 2144 at 1:15pm yesterday. Im impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 2277 now, the ticker seems to be updating far more often. Out of interest, what happened to the Direct Debit renewal surge? Wasn't that supposed to have happened two days ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 2277 now, the ticker seems to be updating far more often. Out of interest, what happened to the Direct Debit renewal surge? Wasn't that supposed to have happened two days ago? I don't know how the direct debit is done but there was no sudden surge last year at renewal time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 The direct debit is registered again as if its another call coming through. They go through them 1 by 1 and sign them up again hence the continual rise in membership as opposed to a sudden surge of 500-800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 2305 at 2:30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 2328 at 8:19am. Time travel possibly involved. I think 8:19am for me is 19:19 for you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) 2328 at 8:19am. Time travel possibly involved. I think 8:19am for me is 19:19 for you guys? 17.19 Australian Eastern Standard Time. Edited June 22, 2014 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 2328 at 8:19am. Time travel possibly involved. I think 8:19am for me is 19:19 for you guys? 17.19 Australian Eastern Standard Time. It's really only 17:19? I thought you were much further ahead in time difference. Huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXJawsaXx Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 2328 at 8:19am. Time travel possibly involved. I think 8:19am for me is 19:19 for you guys? 17.19 Australian Eastern Standard Time. It's really only 17:19? I thought you were much further ahead in time difference. Huh. It varies depending on Daylight Savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Signed the family up.2429 members 1:50pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schrecky Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I Just rang and enquired (and confirmed im still a member) - the direct debit rollovers haven't been processed yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestHeart Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Just renewed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 2547. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 2547. I see your 2547 and raise you 2554! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyHeart Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 +1, signed up.... Fkn pumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Finally decided to buy a GA membership and become a true supporter a couple of weeks ago. Looking forward to the coming season. 2662 Members (5.11pm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_fan Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Welcome on board StringerBell. The WC would be helping drive interest, which is great. Lets hope we continue to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 2547. I see your 2547 and raise you 2554! It was my bed-time! Glass of port and under the doona. 2730 now. Big day. Must be the rollovers kicking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Calling it a night: 2749 @ 22:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dearg is bán Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 At this stage last year it was less than 1600 (it was 1598 on the 26th. It's the 25th today). We're currently on 2751. Over a 70% increase. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Be interested to know if all these members are re signs. I would suggest so. Not sure if any of the extended soccer community would even know if memberships are available to buy. Weird during wc no advertising yet????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 There has been advertising on Social Media - FB/Twitter etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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