citypool Posted December 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2019 Like to see us play manchester city or New York City In the office season at aami Park 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted December 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 11:57 PM, citypool said: Like to see us play manchester city or New York City In the office season at aami Park @Bannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 A-league quality is low level and novelty wore off. There's better football to watch. Be happy with having more crowd than WU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 11:57 PM, citypool said: Like to see us play manchester city or New York City In the office season at aami Park We all would but most of the big teams do tours in the US or China. If we get lucky we could see City hold a friendly against us like they did years ago but I’m not sure they will come all the way down to cold Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted December 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 30 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: A-league quality is low level and novelty wore off. There's better football to watch. Be happy with having more crowd than WU. Better football to watch at 2:00 am in the morning maybe but other leagues function we probably just need smaller stadiums as everyone is saying and be happy with crowds of 10k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 In fact the A-League crowds are quite good. Go look at the actual crowds in other countries - apart from the big clubs and big games they are often very small indeed. As everyone says, they look so bloody awful because we play in large stadiums. And that is self-inflicted by FFA - insisting on stadiums having all sorts of facilities that actually are not necessary. On the matter of CFG clubs playing each other, I've heard all the "reasons" why it doesn't happen, but in reality they are only excuses. We are owned by CFG - whether we like it or not that's a fact - and IMO we're not taking advantage of that where we have a clear opportunity to do so - the two main areas of irritation (to me) being low-grade foreign imports and absence of inter-club matches. IMO in both areas we are missing a golden opportunity to garner relevance, interest and support. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: In fact the A-League crowds are quite good. Go look at the actual crowds in other countries - apart from the big clubs and big games they are often very small indeed. As everyone says, they look so bloody awful because we play in large stadiums. And that is self-inflicted by FFA - insisting on stadiums having all sorts of facilities that actually are not necessary. On the matter of CFG clubs playing each other, I've heard all the "reasons" why it doesn't happen, but in reality they are only excuses. We are owned by CFG - whether we like it or not that's a fact - and IMO we're not taking advantage of that where we have a clear opportunity to do so - the two main areas of irritation (to me) being low-grade foreign imports and absence of inter-club matches. IMO in both areas we are missing a golden opportunity to garner relevance, interest and support. Actually I agree. Pretending that we are not connected to Manchester City hasn't worked. We should try the complete opposite. Why not associate ourselves with one of the best football teams on the planet (recent results not withstanding). FWIW I follow Spurs, but the approach so far has failed, why not become a mini Manchester or as someone wiser than said "Melchester". Edited December 12, 2019 by Jovan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, Jovan said: Actually I agree. Pretending that we are not connected to Manchester City hasn't worked. We should try the complete opposite. Why not associate ourselves with one of the best football teams on the planet (recent results not withstanding). FWIW I follow Spurs, but the approach so far has failed, why not become a mini Manchester or as someone wiser than said "Melchester". But we are already a mini Manchester? What’s has changed? Bruno only just confirmed it, the shots are called in Europe. No more Manchester ads in the break but a full sky blue kit. One game in red and back in the basement with the kit, they think nobody turned up for the game so it’s not what the fans want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 I just want all the benefits of being owned by CFG with none of the bad stuff like name, identity, colour and kit changes, being run by faceless people from England etc. Pretty simple request. What do you reckon Sheikh Mansour? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr MO said: But we are already a mini Manchester? What’s has changed? Bruno only just confirmed it, the shots are called in Europe. No more Manchester ads in the break but a full sky blue kit. One game in red and back in the basement with the kit, they think nobody turned up for the game so it’s not what the fans want. IMO you're missing the point. We've got all the downsides of being a mini-Manchester and none of the upsides. CFG isn't going away, so why not use the advantages? At the moment we're being shafted both ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, jw1739 said: IMO you're missing the point. We've got all the downsides of being a mini-Manchester and none of the upsides. CFG isn't going away, so why not use the advantages? At the moment we're being shafted both ways. What benefits would you like to see? We are using all the advantages but just aren’t willing to fork out the money for league and team defining players. Edited December 12, 2019 by Mr MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 Limited derby tickets on sale. $20 for adults, $5 for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, bellydrum said: Limited derby tickets on sale. $20 for adults, $5 for kids. Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 You should have it in your email, if you're a member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, Mr MO said: What benefits would you like to see? We are using all the advantages but just aren’t willing to fork out the money for league and team defining players. If we don't recruit better than other A-League clubs then I can't see that the "advantages" (whatever they are) are any use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, jw1739 said: If we don't recruit better than other A-League clubs then I can't see that the "advantages" (whatever they are) are any use. Exactly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr MO said: Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Jovan said: Actually I agree. Pretending that we are not connected to Manchester City hasn't worked. We should try the complete opposite. Why not associate ourselves with one of the best football teams on the planet (recent results not withstanding). FWIW I follow Spurs, but the approach so far has failed, why not become a mini Manchester or as someone wiser than said "Melchester". My 2 contributions to this forum: 1. Melchester 2. Discovering the unit of time known as a Germano. Some pre season fixtures vs CFG powerhouse clubs would indeed be a positive but please don’t encourage them in their ridiculous idea to show CFG highlights on match days. Can’t imagine anything worse. Edited December 12, 2019 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: My 2 contributions to this forum: 1. Melchester 2. Discovering the unit of time known as a Germano. Some pre season fixtures vs CFG powerhouse clubs would indeed be a positive but please don’t encourage them in their ridiculous idea to show CFG highlights on match days. Can’t imagine anything worse. My understanding is that the format of what is shown on the big screen on matchdays, and other aspects such as what happens on the field (I've never understood why those poor sods in the middle have to wave that giant A-League logo thing up and down - WTF is that all about?) are determined, or at least approved, by FFA. It gives me the total irrits that there's almost no club-related stuff - such as Youth and Women's results - shown. You can even walk into AAMI after the women have played the first match of a double-header but can't see the result anywhere other than on your smart-phone. Hopefully this sort of bullshit will change when the League runs itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted December 12, 2019 Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 There are hardly any double headers (one) this season. Women side is first on the ladder with strong (inter)national line-up. There should be double header for Christmas occasion with them playing after men (too early schedule). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 11:57 PM, citypool said: Like to see us play manchester city or New York City In the office season at aami Park What about behind closed doors on the gold coast? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 I went to a championship game and I noticed they have a huge section of the stadium is reserved for families. we have a different culture to the brits but anyone think this is something that could improve the family experience back at the a league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Our sport events are already family friendly. Regarding the subject, there were 7K City and 10K visitors fans for the derby. Enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Ibrahimovic to Milan. Get used to our lowly crowds. 🥺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Open the gates this week against Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 We had just a couple hundreds more people than WU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanz Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Our team is the best it’s been in years but since CFG it doesn’t feel like the fans have any say/ownership in the club. Until this changes it will be hard to build a fan base. Unless they spend shitloads of money ok well known marquees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Hanz said: Our team is the best it’s been in years but since CFG it doesn’t feel like the fans have any say/ownership in the club. Until this changes it will be hard to build a fan base. Unless they spend shitloads of money ok well known marquees... The league as a whole is struggling, look at WSW they were massive a few years ago. Two seasons of Joyce and the loss of some fan favourites was the final straw for some. It will take time to bring them back unless they are lost to the league, because honestly WU are pointless and MV are trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 WU and CFG owned former Heart are pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayv36 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Imtellingyou said: WU and CFG owned former Heart are pointless. CFG have made it a goal to develop aussie talent eg Mooy, Arzani etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hopefully the league picks up otherwise we are done when the tv deal expires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Nashville very first game attendance was 59k. Heart first home game was 11k. As City it was 15k. Nashville population is around 700k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Imtellingyou said: Nashville very first game attendance was 59k. Heart first home game was 11k. As City it was 15k. Nashville population is around 700k. Sorry, are you saying we relocate to Nashville? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 59 minutes ago, rass said: Sorry, are you saying we relocate to Nashville? My understanding is that the Nashville KFC handed out 55k free tickets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, rass said: Sorry, are you saying we relocate to Nashville? We could play country and western at every game. That should pack ‘em in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Shahanga said: We could play country and western at every game. That should pack ‘em in. Is Country and Western FC the new name for WU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Whole league is cactus. Cap needs to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Media freaking out about coronavirus isn't helping either as people are starting to freak too. Watch crowds tumble now as the fear sets in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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