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Central Coast Mariners have just announced what they hope could be the biggest signing in their short history. Argentine Under 20’s World Cup winner Patricio Perez will be joining the New South Wales side for the next two seasons.
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Central Coast Mariners have just announced what they hope could be the biggest signing in their short history. Argentine Under 20’s World Cup winner Patricio Perez will be joining the New South Wales side for the next two seasons.New A-league Advertisements
The A-league seems to finally be getting some decent marketing, as Football Federation Australia this week released the new 'fan-made' series of ads. Using actual footage from fans, combined with footage created to form a storyline for the ads, the series looks to be a well executed production.
This week in A-league pre-season
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Pride Restored For Homeward Bound Roos
A superb battling performance from Australia against Serbia was not enough to qualify for the knockout phase of the World Cup as Germany and Ghana progressed from Group D. Bon Jovi steals Phoenix' home ground.
The Wellington Phoenix today announced their plan on how to handle the Bon Jovi concert that had double booked Westpac Stadium for the 5th of December.
Since the stage for the American rock band's gig, taking place on the 4th, will take a few days to dismantle, the club was forced into a venue change. The Phoenix will move their game against Adelaide United to AMI stadium in Christchurch, and the game that was planned here on December 18 will now be played at back at Westpac Stadium.
“Essentially it’s a straight swap of the two scheduled fixtures between the two venues,” said Phoenix interim chief executive Nathan Greenham.
“We were mindful of ensuring the club’s members retained their right to 14 games at Westpac Stadium so we ruled out any thought of taking another match out of the city. We understand that this could cause inconvenience for some members but it was the most supporter-friendly solution to the problem.”
It is a well executed response from the Phoenix, and speaks volumes as to the club's professional approach to their operations. Overlooking the ability for an A-league fixture to be replaced so easily by a rock concert, Wellington have swiftly dealt with the problem with minimum disturbance. This season is shaping up to be a stellar season for the Phoenix, who are expecting membership numbers to soar after last year's terrific finals series, on top of the New Zealand national team doing well in this year's FIFA World Cup.
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Since the stage for the American rock band's gig, taking place on the 4th, will take a few days to dismantle, the club was forced into a venue change. The Phoenix will move their game against Adelaide United to AMI stadium in Christchurch, and the game that was planned here on December 18 will now be played at back at Westpac Stadium.
“Essentially it’s a straight swap of the two scheduled fixtures between the two venues,” said Phoenix interim chief executive Nathan Greenham.
“We were mindful of ensuring the club’s members retained their right to 14 games at Westpac Stadium so we ruled out any thought of taking another match out of the city. We understand that this could cause inconvenience for some members but it was the most supporter-friendly solution to the problem.”
It is a well executed response from the Phoenix, and speaks volumes as to the club's professional approach to their operations. Overlooking the ability for an A-league fixture to be replaced so easily by a rock concert, Wellington have swiftly dealt with the problem with minimum disturbance. This season is shaping up to be a stellar season for the Phoenix, who are expecting membership numbers to soar after last year's terrific finals series, on top of the New Zealand national team doing well in this year's FIFA World Cup.
NZ Remake the Italian Job
The following article has been submitted by Steffen Rusten of Auckland, New Zealand. It contains his reactions on his native teams notable performance against the Azzurri and his thoughts on the upcoming tie against Paraguay.
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Interview with Sydney FC's Kofi Danning and Sebastian Ryall
If you missed your chance to head down to Darling Harbour before the Socceroos match on Saturday and have a chat with the boys from the Sky Blue, then checkout their interview with The Football Sack.
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This week in A-league pre-season
With all the action in South Africa, it's easy to forget that it has also been a busy week for A-league teams, who are now back to full training and are taking part in a number of pre-season friendlies all across the country.
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All White on the Night
Looking down and out with 92 minutes on the clock, a dramatic late equaliser from Winston Reid gave New Zealand their first ever World Cup point against Slovakia in their Group F clash.Dim Pim Costs Socceroos Dear
Waugh a coup.
Please have your resume, and passport, ready
For so long Australia has craved a successful football team which could be the basis for the overhaul of the game in this country. Now we have one. We have had one for about 7 years.
Forget the Red Devils, where's Tasmania?
The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed another date in their Pre-Season diary, with a trip to Launceston planned. They will meet Melbourne Victory on Sunday, July 25th, in what will be the 5th A-league encounter at Aurora Stadium. Previous pre-season clashes have involved the Victory facing fierce rivals Adelaide United.Applications open for Adelaide
With the sudden news of Aurelio Vidmar’s departure from Adelaide United to take up a post on the national teams coaching staff, it leaves the question of who will replace the former Standard Liège midfielder in the city of churches hot-seat.Sydney FC in tournament against Rangers, Blackburn and AEK
In what is to be called the 'Sydney Festival of Football' International Club Tournament, Sydney FC has announced another major coup for both the club and A-league. Sydney FC confirmed their involvement in the inaugural four club tournament today, to be held at the Sydney Football Stadium from the 25th to the 31st of July.