Jason Brewer making a lot of good noises on his twitter feed at the moment...

To all Perth Glory members, I, Steven McGarry want to welcome you back to the Perth Glory family for season 10 of the Hyundai A-League, in which Perth Glory has a renewed focus.

I guess you all know me as the handsome Scotsman who gave everything on the pitch for the last 5 seasons. Well, the dynamics have changed and it's now time for me to deliver off the field. From last year being just an image on your chest (the face of the 13/14 membership cards), I will now be even closer to your heart as your real life Perth Glory FC Membership Ambassador. My goal is to keep you in the loop! Not only will I be your reporter on the ground, I will take you backstage and into the dressing room to give you the latest on the team and I will also be sharing with you hot gossip from the boys both on and off the pitch.

From new signings, behind the scenes, sneak peeks, contests and promotions, members shall not worry about missing out on any important updates from the club as I will strive to be the club’s official whistle-blower!

With my credentials as a former MGP and Golden Boot winner (I had to get that in somewhere), you can rest assured the information coming from me will be accurate and on time for the entire season.

On that note the journey begins with you. Please remember this season there is a same seat deadline for all renewing members being Tuesday 15 July. So please, if you haven’t done so already please contact the office by phone or email and renew your membership as there is truly so much to look forward to this season. Renew now!

#NOTGIVINGIN


Sincerely,

Steven McGarry
Perth Glory FC Membership Ambassador

I think he'll do a great job. He's a very intelligent guy and he has a serious future in Australian football.

Only as long as Sage is running a club! =d>

This new Farrand is so passé btw.

I understand that the selection of staff is often done through a flawed process, but Burns is a good guy to have in a role like this. He won't be running the show but still has a chance to be influential and help the club. At least give them a chance before rubbing them. Your negativity is so passé.

I understand that the selection of staff is often done through a flawed process, but Burns is a good guy to have in a role like this. He won't be running the show but still has a chance to be influential and help the club. At least give them a chance before rubbing them. Your negativity is so passé.

You say anything these days that's outrageous and try to pass it off as normal. It's boring.

There's no sane reason for you saying Burns, just out of playing, would be good in this "new role" which gives him more power than the coach. :lol:

The word on the street is a big signing announcement tomorrow. I'm hearing it is Mitch Nicholls.

More A-League sloppy seconds. Joy.

So you don't think he will add anything to our midfield?

Sure will. Whilst Glory are signing players, why not chase after other experienced players asking top dollar?

How many fucking times has Glory been the foyer to the football retirement home???

See a pattern much????

Nicholls is 25 and played for the Socceroos last year - hardly a candidate for the retirement home and would be sought after by quite a few clubs.

Have you welcomed any of the club's signings in the last couple of years?

The stats say he's currently in the J League, where he's had 6 matches, all as a sub, for a total of 41 minutes on the park.
Plus a bit more in there other comps.
(Same team as Nagai, who has clocked up 5 matches, all as a sub, for 21 minutes).

Lucas Neill is one of the three overseas-based Australian players Kenny Lowe is in contract discussion with. It's believed Lowe met with Neill on his recent scouting trip to the UK. Any deal is expected to be for 1 year, and to fit within the salary cap.

If Lucas is signed, it almost certainly rules out the possibility of the club resigning William Gallas.

Watch this space. Insider Out!

Because in most football org charts, the head of the football department can discipline the coach, and in many cases can hire/fire.

Exact powers vary from place to place though, so who knows how much authority Burns will have. Although, the less power he has, the more it would suggest a jobs for the boys appointment.

Here is one for you hotrod - from Rumour Mill sub forum earlier today:

Here is one for you hotrod - from Rumour Mill sub forum earlier today:

Bigger questions lay with why the Football Department shake up? Burns, McGarry and the other guys coming in are at the expense of a few long time staff members, Gareth Naven, Scott Miller and others.

I suppose, from the outside, it seems kind of self-evident really? Glory have been under-performing at varying levels and a clear-out may be needed... but, less I missed it, has there been clear reasoning, rationale? And what do these new recruits bring in, that the departed ones didn't?

It seems that the appointment of Burns and McGarry too, in their seemingly 'newly created roles' are fulfilling the very fate a number of here (And in the local media) predicted back since January or so! But we had the 'Hatt Review' not too long ago about restructuring the department and now Glory see change in the football department, AGAIN, and for WHAT? What reason? And WHAT do these boys bring? Dave Mitchell was promoted to a newly created role (TD) to only be dropped via the Review's findings, not too long after!

Is it really an upgrade of how things are done? Or as some foretold, just 'jobs for the boys'?

It may all be well and good - Burns and McGarry 'may' be good recruits, bring a fresh change to how things are done? But no transparency and just more off-field turmoil in the very unfolding drama. IF this move fails too, should we queue for ANOTHER clear-out?!

Edited by GloryPerth: 19/6/2014 04:17:08 PM