The Official Supporters Thread to the Melbourne Heart.

As we know, South Melbourne FC, made a bid as Southern Cross FC to enter the A-League. Also the Melbourne City bid failed. Which left it between the two, which Melbourne Heart eventually won. The reason why Southern Cross FC failed is because the FFA did not want a club Culturally backed.

Chairman: Peter Sidwell

As much as Peter Sidwell needs to shave his mo. It is great to have someone like Peter Sidwell lead the Melbourne Hearts. Peter Sidwell had backed other sports in previous times but its great to have Peter Sidwell join the Melbourne Heart panel, Marko Bresicano and Vince Grella have given him applaude for Syndicate. Melbourne Victory & the Central Coast Mariners are the only clubs making profit. Hopefully he can make this club a profitable club for all investors in the club.

Coach: John van 't Schip

Before signing John, Melbourne Heart tried to sign Henk van Stee who currently coaches De Graafschap in the Dutch League, he rejected the move because of family reasons.

John was an International player for the Dutch, as you all should know by now, Dutch coaches are very successful all around the world. John was a successful player for the Netherlands making 41 apperances, and also playing over 250 games for Ajax and over 100 games for Genoa.

John was assistant coach of the Netherlands, and coached FC Twente where current Socceroos David Carney and Nikita Rukavytsya currently play. His team finished 12th in a 18 team league during the 2001-02 season, after quiting, the club finished in the same spot as they did last season 12th. FC Twente weren't a big club back then, it was until Steve McClaren took over the club became a title contender.

John coached Ajax when Marco van Basten resigned from the job.

Assistant Coaches: Jesper Olsen & Ante Milicic

Jesper Olsen: A Former Manchester United player, who played 139 games for the Red Devils, Current French Champions, Bordeaux, and most successful club in the Netherlands, Ajax. He also played for the Danish national team.

Jesper Olsen had lived in Australia before signing on as assistant coach to the Melbourne Heart. Both John van 't Schip and Jesper Olsen have played in a world cup, and both have been Semi-Finalists, allthough John won the European Championships too.

Ante Milicic: Ante Milicic has also had experience as a Coach, he was a player coach for Sydney United in the 2009 NSW Premier League season, he also was called up to be a assistant coach for the U-20 Young Socceroos at the U-20 World Cup in Egypt, and he was also the first player to score a Hatrick in the A-League.

Ante Milicic played for both Newcastle Jets, and Queensland Roar. All 3 Coaches have played in the Dutch League, Ante Milicic playing with NAC Brada. Ante played with the Socceroos on 6 occassions scoring 5 goals.

Football Operations Manager: John Didulica

John Didulica is the brother of Croatian International Joey Didulica, who were both born in Australia.

John speaks to Melbournes sports radio station. 1116 SEN. He has said to want to sign the following players:

* Michael Petkovic - Sivasspor are currently in the relegation spots in the Turkish Super League.
* Mark Viduka - Mark Viduka is a free agent, he is only 34 years old, he is regardard as one of the best footballers of Australian History.
* Josip Skoko - Josip Skoko is playing in the Croatian First Division and said he would consider joining Melbourne Heart.
* Simon Colosimo - Simon is Melbourne born, it accually wouldnt be a suprise if he joins Melbourne Heart.
* Ljubo Milicevic - Also Melbourne Born, played for the Melbourne Victory, if aall doesnt go well at Newcastle Jets, you should know by now that he will leave if not happy.

It is still not known if Melbourne Heart will have a youth team in the first season.

As we know, South Melbourne FC, made a bid as Southern Cross FC to enter the A-League. Also the Melbourne City bid failed. Which left it between the two, which Melbourne Heart eventually won. The reason why Southern Cross FC failed is because the FFA did not want a club Culturally backed.

Anyway, tell me how many gold coast players made the A-League/European Squad. Zero.

I think you'll find that Jason Culina did, but pulled out through injury.

Remove the whole first paragraph. I'm going to be visiting this page often, so I don't want anything to trigger flame wars. You took on a heavy role here, get it right.

IMO, too early to make this thread since names are not yet confirmed (true, almost there, but not officially yet). Best of luck though. Remove the first paragraph.

How many of these threads do you guys need?

But I guess at least you tried to start one with correct spelling and grammar.

I got this big button called 'EDIT' so i will change the title if i have to if Melbourne does pick another name.

Shittest team in the country. And that's saying something with the likes of Adelaide United and Sydney FC.

I still hate United ALOT, but I hate Melbourne Heart more.
Plus, the AU VS MV rivarly is very boring now. 8 in a row?? Too easy! :p

agenda much?

I seriously do not know what agenda I was pushing, I have read this forum for a long, long time and decided to post my thoughts on this thread about the Melbourne Heart.

I am here under the name HeartAttack, I have no other accounts I am sure an administrator can point this out.