I take that as a complement :lol:

Back on topic...Well my mate went down there and it was only a scratch 6/7 side rather than a trial game

2nd Viddie was interviewed on this new internet show KG (ken cunningham )and the general (phil smyth) and he said that Pinto siging was news to him

so much for Val's correct reporting!

Ah! Good to hear that we don't have to give to many props to Val - is there a podcast of the interview? I will do a search...

NOT football related I know but I have 3 free tickets for tonights wrestling promotion EPW at Thebarton Theatre. Main Event will be a hard core Street fight featuring one of of my friends from high school JAG HARTLEY JACKSON (although in this event he is fighting as the bad guy) versus Bruce Havoc Mills.

Doors open at 7.15 tonight for an 8.00pm show.

I hope I can find three people from this forum who can make it as the three people I asked have all told me they can't make it tonight.

Help me Reds supporters your my only hope!

Downloading the file of the Aurelio interview now. Should be 'interesting'...

Sorry Timmo, I am not a pro wrestling fan - I do have a mate who is tho... I will messenger him for you if you want? He lives in the area...

edit to say that the file is 259meg! haven't they heard of mp3?!?

Edited by General Ashnak: 29/5/2009 09:39:51 AM

That would be good, I will be around the front door of Thebarton Theartre with a black goodyear jacket between 7.15 and 8.00. Still have two spare tickets so I will be around here and I will give away first in first serve.

He is offline at the moment but will let him know about it - can't promise anything tho!

at long last finally some information about season tickets for Adelaide United. What do you think supporters. I like the "Friday night shout" iniative. This sounds excellent to bring new fans to the games. Look out for a sell-out against the North Queensland Fury.

Adelaide United FC 2009/10 Season Ticket Information
KEY DATES

Season Tickets go on sale from 9am, Monday 22 June 2009 (members and general public)
All 2008/09 members will receive details on how to renew their membership between Monday 15 and Friday 19 June 2009
Deadline for renewal of GOLD memberships is Friday 17 July 2009
Club Rebate Period will run from Monday 22 June to Friday 17 July 2009 (season tickets must be paid within this period to take advantage of the Club Rebate offer)

2009/10 Membership / Season Tickets
Red - GA & Supporters Area Gold - Reserved Seating
Adult $244.00 $336.00
Concession * $183.00 $275.00
Children (15 yrs & under) $76.00 $153.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children) $565.00 $825.00

*Plus $6.50 Venue*Tix Booking Fee for each member

WHY AN AUFC MEMBERSHIP IS THE WAY TO GO

Season tickets work out cheaper and easier than buying a match day ticket for every home game (per match price same as 2008/09 – price increase reflects increase in home games)

14 x Gold Adult Match Day Tickets purchased at Gate = $448 ($32 per match)
1 x Gold Adult Season Ticket = $336 (equates to $24 per match)
Saving of $112

14 x Red Adult Match Day Tickets purchased at Gate = $364 ($26 per match)
1 x Red Adult Season Ticket = $244 (equates to $17 per match)
Saving of $120

Season ticket holders receive exclusive benefits
Season tickets can be purchased in easy to pay instalments
Rewards members for their loyalty by providing cost benefits
BENEFITS
Adult and Concession Season Ticket

Entry to all 14 AUFC home games for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 Season (regular season only)
Entry to all AUFC National Youth League and Westfield Women’s League home matches for 2009/10 (regular season only)
Season Ticket & lanyard
Membership to the Adelaide United Football Club
Exclusive Member’s Pin
Exclusive Member’s Sticker
‘Friday Night Shout’ – 4 free match day tickets to one match of your choice
[all members who purchase a season ticket will receive 4 x free match tickets to an AUFC home game of their choice (subject to availability). Members must go online to register for this benefit]
Regular Adelaide United FC E-Newsletter (a valid email is required to activate this membership)
Invitations to exclusive member events
Priority access to tickets for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 Finals Series
Priority access to tickets for AFC Champions League 2010 matches
10% discount on AUFC merchandise when purchased at the AUFC Club store or at Graphpak vans stationed at Hindmarsh Stadium during home matches (excludes sale items)
Instalment plan for payment / Flexible payment option (6 equal monthly instalments from credit card)
Members Competitions
Automatic membership into the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Football Family (a valid email is required to activate this membership)

Kids Season Ticket (Children aged 4-15 yeas)
Entry to all 14 AUFC home games for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 Season (during regular season only)
Entry to all AUFC National Youth League and Westfield Women’s League home matches for 2009/10 (during regular season only)
Season Ticket & lanyard
Membership to AUFC
Exclusive Member’s Sticker
AUFC Red Zone E-Newsletter (valid email address required)
Invitations to exclusive member events
Invitations to Reds football clinics
Priority access to tickets for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 Finals Series
Priority access to tickets for AFC Champions League 2010 matches
10% discount on AUFC merchandise when purchased at the AUFC Club store or at Graphpak vans stationed at Hindmarsh Stadium during home matches (excludes sale items)
Chance to be involved in match days as a player mascot or member of the ball crew for a selected round
Exclusive merchandise pack (includes backpack, stationery kit & mini radio)

RESERVED SUPPORTER AREA

Last season saw the introduction of a dedicated supporter area behind the northern goals. This season Adelaide United FC wants to take this sea of red to another level.
The reserved supporters area is an area in which Adelaide United fans can sit together and sing to support the team.
Reds fans are encouraged to bring your drums, flags and make plenty of noise at all of the club’s home games.
It does not cost any more to be a part of this area so if you would like to join the supporter group, please ensure you select the ‘Supporter Area’ option when buying your Reds membership.
This is not a general admission area. Individual seats are numbered and allocated. There are a limited number of seats available in this area.

NON-TICKETED CLUB MEMBERSHIP - $55
Can’t make it to the games but still want to be an integral part of the club? This non-ticketed membership option lets you enjoy all of the benefits of being an Adelaide United member (just without the match day ticket). You will also receive an exclusive Adelaide United FC supporters pack so if you cannot get to the games or live interstate, this is the perfect option for you.

SUPPPORTER PACKS
Adult Supporter Pack only $25
Take up the option to purchase this exclusive AUFC Supporter Pack in addition to your membership (includes AUFC backpack, mini suction scarf and drink bottle).

APPLY
There are 4 easy ways to become an Adelaide United FC Season Ticket Holder for the Hyundai A-League 2009/10 Season.
Click here for full details

about time and hope the guys have a solid hit-out against the Para Hills Knights tonight.

I had a look at the season ticket package earlier today. I definitely like the "Friday Night Shout" idea, especially since we have so many Friday night home games now. Time to advertise to my non-football mates to see if any of them wanna come along.

Meanwhile, where's a good place to catch the Qatar game this Saturday night? Apparently kick-off is 1:30am?

Adelaide United FC will hold a media conference at 10.00am tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June 2009 at Hindmarsh Stadium to announce two new player signings.

From the club just now. At last some real action. =d> Let's hope it's the big man (Lloyd) saying "yes".

If only I wasn't flying to Sydney in the morning at six I could have gone to see the first trial match and gone to the media conference! Damn. This might be the week to restart the blog....

I heard that United defeated Para Hills 1-0. No other details than that though.

Media conference at 10am tomorrow?? Too bad I have work... :( All signs do point to Owusu's signing, but I'm curious as to find out who the second signing would be. Surely it's not this Alvaro Pintos guy we've heard nothing about... :p

Meanwhile, new kit unveiling tomorrow as well?

Francesco Monterosso apparently...

I did have an inkling it might have been him. I guess we'll find out later in the day.

Glad to hear the ticket price, I have budgeted enough for this season! The Friday night shout is a great initiative as well, have mates who should go to a game but don't...

Are kids under 4 free? Might have to take my little man along to a few of the games this season...

Hopefully the announcement is Lloyd and Francesco (he has been doing really well in the SL). I want the robot at Hindmarsh!

BTW it is definately time for a new blog Stephen!

Rumour has it that it is a pair of youth team players that have signed.

http://www.bigpondsport.com/news/tabid/ ... fault.aspx

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:27 AM
Source: ABC News


Adelaide United has signed two of its young soccer players on A-League contracts.

They are Youth League leading goal scorer Francesco Monterosso, 18, and attacking midfielder Joe Costa, 16.

Monterosso scored 13 goals for United's youth team last season.

Costa has gone through the South Australian Institute of Sport, playing 10 Youth League games.

Costa looked lively at last nights game. I know a few people whom have played against him and with him and they say he can be unstoppable at times, and has good touch.

Monterosso's youth league record speaks for itself. two good young players imo.

I really hope Owusu plays in the A-League, even in a short interview with Fox Sports a while back you could see his personality...

Here is a link with a press release:

Reds sign local talent with focus on future
Adelaide United
Wednesday June 3, 2009


Adelaide United FC has given an indication of its intentions on developing home grown talent with the signings of young local South Australian products Joseph Costa and Francesco Monterosso to the club’s senior list.

The club’s move to secure the promising youngsters to the senior squad, each for two years, highlights The Reds’ philosophy to nurture and provide opportunities for home grown talent with a view towards the future.

“We think that they have very bright futures, and although still very young, we think that within a couple of years we will be able to mould them into significant players at our club,” Reds Coach Aurelio Vidmar said on the duo.

“This is another opportunity to bolster the squad and what better way to do that than by giving a couple of talented young South Australian players the opportunity.”

Having spent the 2008/09 season under the guidance of Reds Youth Coach Joe Mullen in United’s youth squad, the duo have been training with the senior squad during the current preseason.

Both played in The Reds’ trial match against local Super League club the Para Hills Knights at The Paddocks last night, United winning the game 1-0 courtesy of a first half Cristiano goal.

Monterosso, 18, was the leading scorer in last season’s inaugural National Youth League with 13 goals from 19 appearances, which included a hat trick against Perth Glory.

“He (Monterosso) is strong, he’s got a fantastic knack of scoring goals and in a way he’s a little bit like (former star NSL and Hyundai A-League striker) Damian Mori,” Vidmar said.

“He’s not as quick as Damian but he certainly knows where the goals are.”

On being offered a senior contract with The Reds, Monterosso admitted he was still finding it hard to come to grips with.

“I’m still shocked about it to be honest,” Monterosso said.

“It’s a privilege to be part of Adelaide United and hopefully I can take this opportunity.”

Costa, who turns 17 next month, was not in Mullen’s initial Youth squad, however he was a regular train on player and eventually made his NYL debut, in which he scored his only goal for the season, in a 3-1 win against Melbourne Victory in Round Six. He ended up making nine appearances, including the NYL Grand Final.

“We think Joe has got a big future, he’s someone who can read the play well, understands the game and has the ability to be a very good attacking midfielder for us,” Vidmar said.

“He’s certainly a young kid that with three years work he can become a very good player for the club.”

The Year 11 St Michaels College student has been playing for SASI this season and is highly regarded as one of Australia’s most promising up and coming players.

“It feels very surreal but I’m very excited and looking forward to everything that’s coming my way,” Costa said on his signing.

“This is what I’ve dreamt of and hopefully it’s just the start, I’m going to do everything I can at training and then the results can take care of themselves, but I’m just going to focus on playing football, which I love doing.”

Monterosso and Costa’s elevation from the youth squad to the senior list follows the similar path of defender Michael Marrone, who was also rewarded with a senior contract earlier this year after an impressive inaugural season of the National Youth League.

These latest two signings takes the number of players on United’s squad to 18.

Adelaide United also hopes to receive confirmation in regards to securing the services of striker Lloyd Owusu in the next 24 hours, the English born former Ghana international will undergo a medical examination later this afternoon in Perth.

Joseph Costa

Born: July 17 1992, Adelaide
Position: Midfielder
Height: 171cm; Weight: 67kg
Nationality: Australian

Club History
SASI (SA Premier League)
Adelaide United Youth Team (National Youth League)
Adelaide City (Under 12-15)
Western Strikers (Under 8-12)
Doncaster Rovers, Victoria (Under 6)

Additional Information
Joeys, 2008
Member of State Development Squad (Under 15)
Member of SA Schoolboys Squad (Under 12)

Francesco Monterosso

Born: April 20 1991, Adelaide
Position: Striker
Height: 187cm; Weight: 83kg
Nationality: Australian

Club History
2009 MetroStars (SA Super League)
2008/09 Adelaide United Youth Team (National Youth League)
2008 SASI

Additional Information
National Youth League 2008/09 Top Goal Scorer (13 goals)
Scored first hat trick for Adelaide United Youth Team (vs Perth Glory, Jan 31 2009)
Reds sign local talent with focus on futurehttp://www.sportsaustralia.com/articles/news.php?id=5598

Well, I've had a look through our home game fixture once more and have decided on my four "Friday Night Shout" tickets:

1) Round 4 - vs North Queensland Fury - Our only chance to beat Robbie Fowler's men at home.

2) Round 7 - vs Melbourne Victory - Our first Grand Final rematch, and our only home game against them this season.

3) Round 15 - vs Gold Coast United - Mid-season blockbuster against the other newest addition to our league.

4) Round 26 - vs Brisbane Roar - Final home match of the season.

Can't wait til it hits 22/06! Have money lined up and waiting to go! Haven't worked out my FNS games yet...

Some more AUFC info, we have lost the Argentinian!

Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar sceptical about emulating last season
RICHARD EARLE
June 04, 2009 12:00am
BATTERE in the transfer market and sporting the scars of ownership uncertainty, Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar concedes it will be tough to emulate the Reds' 2008 success.
Vidmar hopes to confirm Brighton and Hove Albion forward Lloyd Owusu will accept a two-year deal to bolster his attacking stocks.
Regardless, United are destined to enter the 2009-2010 AFC Champions League and A-League campaigns without key additions they desired.
The Reds have seen marquee striker Paul Agostino, popular midfielders Diego, Jonas Salley, Jason Spagnuolo and defensive stalwarts Sasa Ognenovski, Angelo Costanzo and Michael Valkanis depart their playing ranks.
Reinforcements have been hard to come by in a cut-throat market dominated by cashed-up overseas clubs and A-League rivals with fatter wallets.
"It's certainly going to be a challenge, there's no question about that," said Vidmar, when asked if United were capable of high achievement over the next 12 months.
"I think there's going to be massive expectations after what we did last year, an ACL final and an A-League grand final.
"It is going to be very difficult to achieve that again but we have to believe we will put a competitive squad out on to the pitch every week."
United, so brave in reaching last season's Champions League and A-League deciders, face critical action ahead, both domestically and in Asia without the artillery provided by a marquee goal guru.
Former 1860 Munich star Agostino has retired and Vidmar, deprived of the financial might of former owner Nick Bianco, has indicated there won't be a replacement, saying, "We might go without".
"The marquee player is a very good thing but I also believe you need the right marquee player."
Vidmar revealed a mystery Argentine marksman, playing in Chile, had been whisked away from United's clutches by a Mexican club last week.
"We are still looking for an attacking-type player. We have had some great contacts with players overseas and one in Chile fell by the wayside last Friday. He went to Mexico for a lot more money," Vidmar lamented.
Competition for recruits is also harsh on the home front for United which has so far attracted midfield hardman Adam Hughes, Sydney FC defender Iain Fyfe and promoted Michael Marrone, Francesco Monterosso and Joseph Costa from their youth set-up.
"We have thrown all but the kitchen sink at a lot of players from the A-League and Aussies playing abroad.
Unfortunately to fit their demands in the salary cap it would limit us in attracting other players to the club," Vidmar said.
Adelaide are elated to lock in talented pair Monterosso and Costa but have lost gifted Osama Malik to North Queensland Fury.
"Osama was presented with a contract but thought his opportunities were going to be greater at North Queensland," said Vidmar, of Malik who debuted in United's Club World Cup clash against Gamba Osaka last December.

Bad luck Adelaide. Cant blame him though. Alot of European leagues struggle to compete with the wages of the Mexican League.

Hope they continue with their efforts in Sth America.

^^^^ Especially looking outside of Brazil for talent.

Now Lloyd is an even more important signing...

True. My best recomendation would be to look to Uruguay, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina(harder to compete with their marketability with the Serie A and LFP though).

Wages wont be as high for a decent player compared with the level of quality of a player from Brazil, Mexico or Argentina's higher clubs.

Pity we can't afford that Chilean Striker from Uzbek side Bunyokor (Villarolla: Don't quote me on how to say his name) Not too sure if he is still with the club but Bunyokor are in the final 8 of this year's Asian Champions League so I guess I will have to have a look.

Definatley agree, I think AUFC needs to be looking for someone who is not going to be a star but someone who knows how to connect the midfield to the forwards. Diego (when he was fit...) did it, but no one else was really successful at it - other than Alemao on occasion. Really now AUFC has to finalise it's last two signings and then just bed down the team. I am realistic enough to think we wont set the league alight this year but I think we will be a contender once again.

Thats Villanueva, and it is a shame no one here can afford him. He is a very stylish footballer with a cannon right foot. Id still gamble on him as he is a wild traveller. he pretty much wants to play in as many exotic locations as possible bfore returning to Chile.

Take with cup of salt due to source but...

Adelaide United to sign Owusu within hours
VAL MIGLIACCIO
June 04, 2009 02:

KEENLY-SOUGHT striker Lloyd Owusu is just hours away from becoming Adelaide United's latest signing.

The Ghana international who recently had a stint with English League One club Brighton and Hove Albion is set to put pen to paper at Perth Airport before departing for London at 5pm tonight.

Club officials told AdelaideNow that they're "waiting for the paperwork to come through" after Owusu was holidaying outside of Perth in a residence void of email or fax machine facilities.

Owusu passed the medical in Perth yesterday and is expected to sign a two-year Reds deal.

Owusu has signed! Hooray!! What with him and Monterosso, I'm feeling a lot better about our goal scoring capabilities than last year. This is great news. We have a fine midfield. The defense could be excellent or scary depending on whether the young boys stand up. I doubt it'll be a stellar year but you just never know. I'm no longer scared though. With Cristiano and Lloyd up front and Monterosso on the bench, Cassio and Travis and/or Lucas sending in from the sides, Ried and Alamao and Hughes to cover the middle and plenty of good back-up players I think we'll be a handful once they start to gel. Happy days....:d

Edited by Jessesdad: 4/6/2009 05:08:58 PM

Edited by Jessesdad: 4/6/2009 05:09:48 PM

As always, I like to fantasise about our starting line-ups:

-------Cristiano------Owusu--------
-------------Monterosso-------------
Cassio--------Hughes--------Dodd
-----------------Reid-----------------
Jamo------Cornthwaite-----Mullen
--------------Galekovic--------------

Bench:
- Fyfe
- Birighitti
- Pantelis
- Alemao