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mus-28 wrote:chris wrote:maybe they are not as big as they would like us to think How big were South Melbourne 49 years ago? It takes time to build a club, MH seem to be doing a good job in the short amount of time that they've had. I doubt South's 1st coach was highly credentialled, nor they had a large business like Westpac as their major sponsor. Actually 49 years (1961) ago they where pretty big.
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For all the Heart Fans... John Van't Schip, and Jesper Olsen will be making an appearance at the Moomba Festival in Melbourne over the weekend, as Melbourne Heart has it's own stall in the festival. If you want more information - check out the supporters club website http://www.mhfcsupporters.com or on the clubs facebook page
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mus-28
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chris wrote:maybe they are not as big as they would like us to think How big were South Melbourne 49 years ago? It takes time to build a club, MH seem to be doing a good job in the short amount of time that they've had. I doubt South's 1st coach was highly credentialled, nor they had a large business like Westpac as their major sponsor.
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Your signature is too big chris.
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chris
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maybe they are not as big as they would like us to think
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Benjamin
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Here's what I don't get...
Heart have a long term strategy and are making a reasonable investment in operating as an A-League side, yet they (like so many others) are making no attempt to put down roots of their own. They are seeking the best deal possible to RENT facilities from another organisation.
I don't understand why they aren't buying a site in the 'burbs somewhere and building their own facility - to their own specifications. I don't understand why they didn't start the process a year ago.
Wouldn't all Heart supporters, as well as neutrals, be excited by the thought of a new franchise kicking off pre-season training with their own home - even if it was out-of-town - with training, admin, social club, etc., all on the same site?
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forbze
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heh... another announcement about the "base" on the website... I wonder if that is related to not finalising something yet...
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VPL side Richmond City have signed Davey Van‘t Schip, son of Melbourne Heart Coach, John Van‘t Schip.
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chris
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bored already
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"We were told when I first started that Melbourne Heart was going to be difficult and that we wouldn't be able to pursue it, but thanks to some hard work by the FFA and also the public feedback we were able to pursue it."
Pretty strong indication from what Munn says there that HEART was the name from the start and that the vote was always window-dressing. So, not even launched and already stringing their supporters along.
Good to see Harps keeping a straight face as he talked of the 'revelation' of the team name and colours, both of which were odds on favourites for the best part of a year.
Good luck, lads! ;)
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forbze
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Hopefully some more signings this week, and perhaps an announcement about where the club will be located. Scott Munn on Foxsports FC 3 weeks ago said they would know in a fortnight - so hopefully we'll find out.
For those of you who missed the interview.
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Edited by forbze: 28/2/2010 11:07:14 PM
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Benjamin wrote:This goes to all Heart forum starters... Rather than logging into threads regarding your club and spamming - can you please transfer your forum promotions into your signature, at the very least contribute to the thread topic before offering our forumites another place to hang out. ;) Cut him some slack hes only new. But on the subject, if you want a really good Heart forum go to http://www.melbheartfc.net/ - 170 members an counting ;) YARRA SIDE 17!!!
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Benjamin
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This goes to all Heart forum starters... Rather than logging into threads regarding your club and spamming - can you please transfer your forum promotions into your signature, at the very least contribute to the thread topic before offering our forumites another place to hang out. ;)
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Melbourne Heart's best forum is now up and going http://melbourneheartforum.forumh.net
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Probably will be red and white stripes. Dilduca said as much on the Fox Sports FC a few weeks ago.
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Benjamin
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chris wrote:BETCHA $100 - red and white stripes - already confirmed by Mirabella But the oh-so-important question, Chris, is how wide these stripes will be...
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BETCHA $100 - red and white stripes - already confirmed by Mirabella
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Some nice designs, but I still think you'll find yourselves playing in something closer to a thick 'Ajax'-style stripe... 
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Some fantastic designs there.
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Just been going through a couple of the Heart forums and came across a kit designer who knows his stuff. Eightbit, you are a legend.   Pinstripes  Bayern Hoops   Sash   Hoops   Stripes   Anti-Victory These kits are bloody Brilliant!
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Benjamin wrote:Quite. This could have been sorted 12 months ago with exactly the same process the two parties are going through now - the only difference would have been that Heart would have had a stronger bargaining position. Indeed. What the hell were they doing in the meantime? I highly doubt it'll come to that though. Perhaps this is just a marketing ploy between both parties? Both of them have received free publicity, and if a 'mutual agreement' is found (which may have already been agreed upon in secret), both can be labeled victors by the media. Am I being overly conspiratorial (is this even a word?) here?
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Quite. This could have been sorted 12 months ago with exactly the same process the two parties are going through now - the only difference would have been that Heart would have had a stronger bargaining position.
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/change-of-heart-costly-for-rookies/story-e6frg7mf-1225828957682Quote:[size=6]Change of Heart costly for rookies[/size]
Stephen Rielly From: The Australian February 11, 2010 12:00AM
WHO has the right to the heart of Melbourne is a question that may soon have an answer.
The Melbourne Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, which holds trademark rights to the Heart of Melbourne moniker, and Football Federation of Australia, which has approved the name of Melbourne Heart for the second A-League team in the Victorian capital, are expected to meet shortly over the issue of their confusingly similar appellations.
"We've been contacted, or our lawyers have, by the FFA and we're looking forward to having a meeting soon. To have a chat through the issue," chief executive of the LMCF Andrew Chappell said yesterday.
The LMCF lodged an objection almost three weeks ago to the new club's name with IP Australia, the federal agency which grants rights in patents, trademarks and designs. Nonetheless, Melbourne's new A-League club proceeded with the announcement of its name, logo and colours nine days ago.
Chappell has indicated that the LMCF intends to protect its trademark right to the Heart of Melbourne name, by which its annual appeal for the homeless of Melbourne is known.
The foundation, of which Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is president, has until April 22 to detail its case.
Should IP Australia rule in LMCF's favour, the consequences for the FFA and the A-League's newest outfit could be not only embarrassing but costly.
Beyond a name change, the FFA is in the process of seeking approval for the alternative Sporting Melbourne FC apparel and merchandise orders for the 2010-11 season with the league's provider, Reebok, which must be finalised by the end of this month. It is understood that a typical order involves several hundred thousand dollars.
Chappell said the LMCF was open to a "mutually beneficial resolution" and was keen to meet the FFA.
"I suppose you could call it (the FFA letter) progress, in the sense that until recently there appeared to be no acknowledgment of our position or existence at all," Chappell said.
"It would be marvellous if that (an outcome that pleased both) occurred but we're not doing this, protecting our name and the cause of homelessness that the trademark serves and is identified with, for our benefit. We're doing what we think we should do for the charity."
According to the LMCF and Melbourne Victory, the appearance of Doyle, a former Liberal state opposition leader, at a Victory promotional clinic yesterday was a coincidence and not related to the problem the foundation has with the Victory's fledgling derby foe.
"At the moment we don't have a link with Melbourne Victory," Chappell said.
"It may have been that we recommended the charity to (Victory major sponsor) Intralot or Melbourne, as an organisation with expertise in the field.
"What I would say, though, is that his (Doyle's) particular passion, and ours, is homelessness and he has a stance on the issue that is very strong," he said. yipes. FFA and "Heart" really should have sorted this out last year... could be costly, in $$ and credibility.
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melbheartfc wrote:www.melbheartfc.netThe Unofficial Melbourne Heart Supporters Forum and home to the MHFC Supporters Trust and Terrace Group. Any questions or ideas you would like raised with the club or the terrace group then please sign up and get involved! We are still in our infancy but any ideas, questions and issues you think exist should be brought forward to the club and this forum can do that for you. Looks fantastic!!! Great work!
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chris wrote:NuggetsMcGreggor wrote:how long until chris is on there?! hahah don't hold your breath Nuggets More intelligence in an empty room Yet still more then in chris' head.
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NuggetsMcGreggor wrote:how long until chris is on there?! hahah don't hold your breath Nuggets More intelligence in an empty room
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did you guys see the picture of Jesper Olsen on the front page of www.melbourneheartfc.com.au ?? Seriously, are they trying to make him look like a midget? He's down there in the bottom of the picture with about 20m of white space above his head. He looks so small! He could also do with a haircut.
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www.melbheartfc.netThe Unofficial Melbourne Heart Supporters Forum and home to the MHFC Supporters Trust and Terrace Group. Any questions or ideas you would like raised with the club or the terrace group then please sign up and get involved! We are still in our infancy but any ideas, questions and issues you think exist should be brought forward to the club and this forum can do that for you.
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http://melbourneheartforum.forumh.netdiscuss all things melbourne heart, on there new internet forum...
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