I thought I was doint pretty well, RU wasn't even browsing the topic when I posted!

Oh, i just meant the clubs as in the professional entities handled themselves well. The fans, on both sides of the divide, are quite obviously a bunch of irrational, bitter, slathering psychopaths... but then, we wouldn't have it any other way.

Brazilian striker Cassio has reportedly walked out on Adelaide United.

The 29-year old has decided to leave the club he joined in 2007 because he has had enough of the role Reds coach Aurelio Vidmar has been playing him in.

Cassio signed with Adelaide from Brazilian club Santa Cruz and scored just four goals in over 30 appearances for the Reds.

Cassio walks out on Reds?



http://www.tribalfootball.com/cassio-walks-out-adelaide-united-268451

I know it's Tribal, but there might be some truth to it.

Shit loki! Gaz has got you seriously pissed hasn't he?

[size=7]Adelaide United set to make announcement on Cassio's future[/size]

August 24, 2009

Adelaide United will make an announcement on Cassio's future this week after the Brazilian was ordered to stay at home during the Reds' 0-2 loss to Gold Coast United.

Reds officials on Sunday said "there should be an announcement sometime this week" on the Brazilian, who was denied the privilege of watching the loss from the club's corporate box at Hindmarsh.

Adelaide coach Vidmar and Cassio were apparently at loggerheads because of the Brazilian's role in the team before Friday's clash.

Vidmar said Cassio missed the Gold Coast clash because he was still suffering from the effects of the flu after the virus forced the Brazilian to miss Adelaide's 0-1 loss to Sydney eight days ago.

But sources close to Cassio said he was "fit" after playing 45 minutes in United's youth team against MetroStars at TK Shutter Reserve last Tuesday night.

Adelaide captain Travis Dodd confirmed Cassio and Vidmar had held talks after Adelaide's second consecutive loss.

"I wasn't in the meeting he had with Viddie (Vidmar). Cassio just said he didn't feel 100 per cent for the (Fury) game and he couldn't give it everything he had," Dodd said.

"He decided it wasn't best for him to play. And him not coming to the game, I'm not sure what happened there but I'm sure that was something that come down from the club."

"It would have been easy for him to pack up and go but he wants to stay."

It's believed Cassio's frustration reached boiling point late last week after the side was practising formations for last Friday's clash.

The Brazilian import was believed to be on the verge of walking out before a truce was reached.

Cassio addressed the playing group on Saturday outlining his version of events, Dodd added.

"Cassio explained the reasons why he wasn't available for the game and pretty much that was it," Dodd said.

"Obviously there's a lot of talk and rumours that he walked out on the club, which was untrue.

"He just got the boys together and told everyone himself."

Cassio wants to remain at the club despite speculation suggesting he's moving elsewhere before FIFA's current transfer window closes at midnight European time next Monday.

The affable Brazilian has put up his hand for selection in the North Queensland Fury clash at home on Friday.

However, it's understood Cassio could be heading to another A-League club in 2010 season if Adelaide allow him an early contract release. His Reds term is due to expire in 2011.

Cassio's puzzling omission from Friday's encounter was further compounded when Daniel Mullen (hamstring) made his season debut after a 45-minute hit-out against MetroStars. So to did Fabian Barbiero (osteitis pubis and quad).

The pair returned to senior football after an extended battle with long-term injuries while Cassio played for the entire 90 minutes in United's opening round.

Mark Rudan also featured in the youth clash but was omitted from United's senior squad and played in the youth team's 9-1 win over Northern Territory's under-20s on Friday night.

RICHARD EARLE
August 24, 2009 12:00am
CULT figure Lloyd Owusu wants Adelaide United to hang tough and get ruthless for Friday's critical clash with idol Robbie Fowler and his North Queensland Fury.

It was like a Messiah greeting his followers when Owusu was introduced in the 59th minute of Friday night's 0-2 loss to the awesome Gold Coast at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Owusu announced his arrival by cannoning into big Gold Coast stopper Michael Thwaite, then jump-started a meek Reds side with imposing endeavour through the air and on the ground.

"It was just a little thing to let him know I was about and he was in for a game," Owusu said of his confrontation with former Melbourne Victory championship defender Thwaite. "I watched the replay of the game and the fans were going a bit crazy when I came on so it was a nice welcome.

"I am a physical guy. That is what part of my game is about. That is my character. I play with a passion. I just want to win games and score goals."

Owusu, 32, was not supposed to feature for Adelaide until round four after recovering from swine flu.

But an insipid 60 minutes from a side rocked by Cassio's surprise withdrawal forced Reds boss Aurelio Vidmar to blood the striker.

"It was fair play to the coach; it was a situation where he had to take a risk with me and I guess I had to get game time somewhere," said Owusu, who replaced brave but underdone Daniel Mullen.

"I thought I would feel a little worse for wear but I have only had a bit of stiffness. I had a nice recovery session and am looking forward to getting back into it this week."

Owusu still could be a fortnight from full fitness, but cannot wait to take on Fowler and wooden-spoon favourite Fury.

He said: "He is one of my heroes. I always used to support Liverpool as a kid. Hopefully, I get to shake his hand - but in defeat to us."

Winning already is critical for the Reds, having lost consecutive games to Sydney FC and Miron Bleiberg's Coast. The Reds must find form with five of their first seven games at Hindmarsh Stadium.

"Back-to-back defeats isn't good for anyone," former Sheffield Wednesday and Reading striker Owusu said.

"We need to be a bit more physical and ruthless as a squad. We don't want anyone running all over us.

"We want to make sure we come back out now well against North Queensland on Friday."

Reds fans crave a target man in attack. Midfield turnovers and poor finishing in the final attacking third of the field now threaten to derail the 2009-10 season.

Owusu's presence will revitalise forward Cristiano, while the veteran found immediate chemistry with attacking midfield rookie Shin late in the game against Gold Coast.

"I try and help the youngsters coming through. Shin came on and was getting some nice touches," Owusu said.

"I think Cristiano has been dying to play off someone, so if we can get him through that will be good."

I get the AU media releases. The news of this presser cam at 10:16am - less than an hour and a half notice. I think they'll go. Smell of blood in the water. I just hope he stays. great player and inspirational on the field. The way Jamo's been looking out of sorts maybe it's time to give Cassio back that left back spot for a week or two. Don't get me wrong, I love Jamo too but everyone needs a shake-up periodically and we all need Cassio.

August 24, 2009 11:55am
BREAKING NEWS: BRAZILIAN import Cassio has assured Adelaide United supporters he has no intention of leaving the club.

At a press conference today, Cassio said he had missed the weekend's game against Gold Coast due to "personal reasons".

He stressed that he had no issue with the Reds and intended to honour his contract, which is not due to expire until 2011.

The press conference came after speculation that the pocket rocket was on the verge of leaving the club over a conflict with coach Aurelio Vidmar.

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