Nate Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Bleh... kits don't look overly impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyboozeadams Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Was hoping for a collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 The white socks make the home kit look a lot better than what they wore in Ballarat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 love the alternating of the tie's hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC56 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'm getting used to the home kit, but still prefer away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 At least we managed to scrape some red onto the home kit... thank you Westpac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparaga Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Home kit looks awesome! Definitely prefer the white socks with it! Can't wait to get one hopefully on sale soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 COYB in white, sky blue, navy blue and red ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 ...so is that it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I would have preferred Red Shorts with the Away Kit... but I am just happy we have got rid of those garish Kappa kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 https://twitter.com/sammyheraldsun/status/485950933377896448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxikiBugger Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 @FOXFOOTBALL 12m Etihad named as @MelbourneCity shirt sponsor for 5 years. Believed to be most lucrative shirt deal in #aleague history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I suppose business is business, but the cynic in me says the little boy cried "wolf" this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begbie Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I have a feeling Lampard will want to announce his future himself as he's also announcing his (probable) international retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 @FOXFOOTBALL 12m Etihad named as @MelbourneCity shirt sponsor for 5 years. Believed to be most lucrative shirt deal in #aleague history Since the principles in the deal are brothers, it's not especially relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxikiBugger Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 @FOXFOOTBALL 12m Etihad named as @MelbourneCity shirt sponsor for 5 years. Believed to be most lucrative shirt deal in #aleague history Since the principles in the deal are brothers, it's not especially relevant. Who cares? you have an aversion to a LOT more dosh flowing into the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 So this is the club's first press conference, eh? I'm not even sure we had a press conference for a sponsorship announcement and/or a new kit over the past 3 seasons (we maybe had a presser for one of those things in our first season, I can't remember). Very much like the old administration to have an event like this, and not a whole lot like a new bling 'Melbourne City'. Maybe there will be a mythical Thursday announcement this week. That the club chose to make this announcement today suggests that they waited until the World Cup died down a little bit before making announcements. So perhaps we'll get a more exciting announcement after the mid-week semi-finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 So this is the club's first press conference, eh? I'm not even sure we had a press conference for a sponsorship announcement and/or a new kit over the past 3 seasons (we maybe had a presser for one of those things in our first season, I can't remember). Very much like the old administration to have an event like this, and not a whole lot like a new bling 'Melbourne City'. Maybe there will be a mythical Thursday announcement this week. That the club chose to make this announcement today suggests that they waited until the World Cup died down a little bit before making announcements. So perhaps we'll get a more exciting announcement after the mid-week semi-finals. They'll probably be forced to make the Lampard announcement after the paparazzi snap pics of him training with Melbourne City in Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Murf. IMO they did it today because the team is travelling to Manchester tonight. But overall - after so much rumour about Lampard, a complete anti-climax. Who said Melbourne Heart is dead? Reminds me of the "bigger than Harry Kewell" announcement. But I'm just a bitter and twisted old cynic from way back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 @FOXFOOTBALL 12m Etihad named as @MelbourneCity shirt sponsor for 5 years. Believed to be most lucrative shirt deal in #aleague history Since the principles in the deal are brothers, it's not especially relevant. Who cares? you have an aversion to a LOT more dosh flowing into the club? The Sheikh is essentially paying himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Murf. IMO they did it today because the team is travelling to Manchester tonight. But overall - after so much rumour about Lampard, a complete anti-climax. Who said Melbourne Heart is dead? Reminds me of the "bigger than Harry Kewell" announcement. But I'm just a bitter and twisted old cynic from way back! Hang on. How can you blame the club for journalists speculating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jovan Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Murf. IMO they did it today because the team is travelling to Manchester tonight. But overall - after so much rumour about Lampard, a complete anti-climax. Who said Melbourne Heart is dead? Reminds me of the "bigger than Harry Kewell" announcement. But I'm just a bitter and twisted old cynic from way back! Hang on. How can you blame the club for journalists speculating? Exactly, Lampard has been all speculation. The club could have ruled it out ages ago, but to be fair it's not really in their interest to do so. If the media and public are talking about us in regards to landing a supestar it only makes their actual announcement even more intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Where there's smoke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Murf. IMO they did it today because the team is travelling to Manchester tonight. But overall - after so much rumour about Lampard, a complete anti-climax. Who said Melbourne Heart is dead? Reminds me of the "bigger than Harry Kewell" announcement. But I'm just a bitter and twisted old cynic from way back! Hang on. How can you blame the club for journalists speculating? The club knows when they are letting journalists on (and maybe consciously do so, to get the press). The first time the club was linked with Lampard the club denied it less than 24 hours later (remember the statement "absolutely no foundation"?). Whereas last week "On Tuesday, the club declined to dismiss the prospect, saying only they would not comment on speculation. " I still think there's a chance for us to get Lampard. The odds haven't exactly gone up after this morning, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF33 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I think it's pretty clear from the way Lampard was being reported that it wasn't just grabbed out of thin air. I still assume he'll be coming, in some capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 The potential stumbling block would appear to be his fiancee and her career, and access to his two daughters. England will want to rebuild - they have to - so it won't be his international career. Neither will it be money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) What is clear, according to a current A-League Player, is that you can't have 2 guest players at the same time. So the negotiation will either be with (a) the FFA to have 2 guest players at the same time, or (b ) with Lampard to make him the International Marquee for the entire season. Edited July 7, 2014 by biancorosso7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 What is clear, according to a current A-League Player, is that you can't have 2 guest players at the same time. So the negotiation will either be with (a) the FFA to have 2 guest players at the same time, or (b ) with Lampard to make him the International Marquee for the entire season. Or © he comes to us on loan from NYCFC until they want him for preseason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Melbourne City tight-lipped on Lampard By Iain Strachan 07/07/2014 12:58:00 PM The club have offered little indication of whether or not the Premier League and Champions League winner will be arriving in Australian football next season Melbourne City chief executive Scott Munn has refused to buy into speculation surrounding the potential signing of Frank Lampard and also attempted to play down the negative consequences of rebranding the club. Former England and Chelsea man Lampard has been widely tipped to follow the example set by David Villa, who will spend several months on loan at City before linking up with New York City FC ahead of the 2015 Major League Soccer campaign. Lampard, who left Chelsea at the end of 2013-14 following a glittering career at Stamford Bridge, is expected to sign for the MLS newcomers, but would face a long wait to make his professional debut for the club, who do not enter the United States' top flight competition until next year. And while a temporary stay in the A-League would appear the logical solution for the 36-year-old, Munn was noncommittal on the issue ahead of the team's departure for a training camp hosted by parent club Manchester City. "As a standard rule we don't comment on any media speculation," he said. "But if, since January when CFG (City Football Group) acquired us, if we'd signed every player linked to us we'd have 60 players flying with us tonight. For us, we're really happy with how our list is coming together and really looking forward to a couple of weeks (of) pre-season." Speaking at the announcement of a new major sponsorship arrangement with Etihad Airways, Munn dismissed suggestions the club, in changing their name and logo, had paid a price for commercial success. "Not at all," he said when questioned on the decision of the Yarraside active supporter group to formally disband following the name change. "It's (the rebrand) been wonderfully well received. We've got an active supporter group that have already rebranded themselves. I think what we've developed is a brand that incorporates the past and looks forward to the future. And that's really what this is about. Being able to fulfil our potential." http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4019/transfer-zone/2014/07/07/4941531/melbourne-city-tight-lipped-on-lampard Edited July 7, 2014 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Murf. IMO they did it today because the team is travelling to Manchester tonight. But overall - after so much rumour about Lampard, a complete anti-climax. Who said Melbourne Heart is dead? Reminds me of the "bigger than Harry Kewell" announcement. But I'm just a bitter and twisted old cynic from way back! Hang on. How can you blame the club for journalists speculating? You are quite correct. It was - and still is - speculation. But I'd say most would have thought the PC was going to be more than it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Well done on the first bit if media for the new supporter group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombegongal Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 No press conference and these guys 'don't communicate', a press conference and it's a let down. Oh please. Everything is ticking over nicely everyone here needs to stop over analysing everything. Kits look great they have hosed down speculation on Franky after getting some media mileage out of it. Move along nothing to see here. He may still come or he may not, I'm not sure it matters that much(I'd love to see him and he would be a great signing but I'm sure there are other irons in the fire). I think the overall direction taken so far would suggest we are in good hands and there is more good news to come. Sit back and enjoy the ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 lol @ some posters throwing out their own rumours hoping they'd be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 lol @ some posters throwing out their own rumours hoping they'd be right. I've never once been wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Lampard to be announced tomorrow at 10:30 and will be captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 anyone think theres any chance that he'll sign as marquee instead of just on loan from new york? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmelbcity Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Lampard to be announced tomorrow at 10:30 and will be captain I think the problem is we keep getting the time wrong, going out on a limb 11:30 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 anyone think theres any chance that he'll sign as marquee instead of just on loan from new york? Less than 5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 anyone think theres any chance that he'll sign as marquee instead of just on loan from new york? Yeh I reckon weve got him ay. Dont ask me why I just got this real funny feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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