Sacking a Team Manager and then giving that role to our Football Director has got to be one of the most strangest things i've ever heard.

So Petrillo, who is responsible for ALL things football... is now lumped with making sure every player's jerseys, socks 'n jocks are washed, delivered and accounted for on match day... not to mention ensuring everything is running smoothly, signing off on any paperwork and general admin, making sure medical supplies, drinks etc are in supply...

I see a resemblance with Qantas here...

What next... the players will have to take their jerseys home and wash them too?

Adelaide Oval Ticketing Update

Thursday, 25 November 2010

With the recent completion of the extensive re-development of the Western Grandstand at the Adelaide Oval, Ticketek and SACA are putting the finishing touches on the ticket build for Adelaide United’s two blockbuster matches – Midweek Fixture vs. Sydney FC on Wednesday 29 December 2010 and Week 27 vs. Melbourne Victory on Friday 11 February 2011.

Adelaide United FC expects the ticket build to be complete within the next few weeks. Once the ticket build is complete, members’ seats will be allocated for these two matches and seating details will be sent to all club members via post.

The general public will be able to purchase tickets once all members’ tickets have been allocated. All pricing and ticketing details will be made available shortly through the Adelaide United website www.adelaideunited.com.au.

In the meantime, for any questions or enquiries regarding the Reds’ two matches at the Adelaide Oval, please call the Adelaide United Football Club on 8340 3000 or email info@adelaideunited.com.au.

Both of Adelaide United’s previous two games at the Adelaide Oval have attracted great crowds, which included a Hyundai A-League record for a match played in South Australia, and these two blockbusters against rivals Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will be games not to be missed, particularly with the new Adelaide Oval redevelopment.

http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=36986

Just listen to us, say clubs Back of the net with

Val Migliaccio From: AP November 26, 2010

'WE want to be heard, we want a voice," said one of the chiefs of the 22 clubs that have reportedly signed a principle agreement asking the FFSA to change the way its standing committee operates.

Since the Crawford Report's recommendations have been in place, clubs were "seen but not heard" said the chief. "It's not a breakaway at all, we also want the FFSA to be clear with all the rules at the start of the year. There has been a lot of grey areas when it came to transfers and competitions."

BEN Buckley has promised that the Socceroos will play at Adelaide Oval for the first time since the 1950s.

The national team last played in Adelaide in 2004.

"The limitations have been the size and scale of the venue," said the Football Federation Australia chief executive.

"When the right game comes along we will get them to come to Adelaide. Once Adelaide Oval is looking good then that's the logical place to play."

ADELAIDE United's Melbourne Victory jinx is set to be broken in Victoria next year.

After three years of losing at Etihad Stadium, Adelaide will now face Melbourne at AAMI Park on January 9 after a venue change last week.

HEAD goalkeeping SA coach Chris Higgins is leading an entourage of budding shot stoppers in a tour of English clubs.

The youngsters will train with youth academy coaches of Tottenham Hotspurs, West Ham, Everton, Liverpool, Fulham, Bolton, Manchester United and Manchester City.

GERMANY'S transfermarkt.de website has listed Adelaide United's roster as being the most expensive in the A-League.

Adelaide's market worth is $10.3 million.

Eugene Galekovic and Mathew Leckie are listed as the most valuable at $1.35 million apiece. But despite the price tag Leckie is set to head to Germany on a free transfer at the end of the season when his Reds contract ends.

However, Adelaide can gain fiscal benefits if it chooses to sell Galekovic, who is contracted until 2013.

MO Bros Travis Dodd, Paul Reid and Nigel Boogaard have all done their bit to raise awareness for men's health for the Movember celebration.

All three have grown moustaches similar to B-Grade actors.

Reid's got the Cheech Marin handlebar happening, Dodd has the Tom Selleck broom-lip and Boogaard . . . he has the Leif Garrett.

ADELAIDE-BORN Hollywood actor Anthony LaPaglia has been named in the Football Federation SA's over 35s squad.

LaPaglia will head to Las Vegas' King's Cup with the squad that is now coached by Earl Pudler after John Kosmina was forced to withdraw due to work commitments.

THE Martyn Crook Foundation Recycle-A-Ball project aims to give every footballer in the state a ball to play with.

Old balls will be distributed to clubs and individuals with limited funds.

If you want to participate call Richard Crook on 0409 475 238 or visit www.tmcf.org.au

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/soccer/just-listen-to-us-say-clubs/story-e6frectc-1225961321203

I thought it would have been at least 13k.

Adelaide United Membership Committee

The Adelaide United Football Club is excited to announce the establishment of a Membership Committee in recognition of the importance of members to the club. The Committee will be chaired by Matt Rossi whose portfolio at United is Ticketing, Memberships & Merchandise. Three Committee Members will be appointed from the list of applications.

Applications for the Membership Committee are sought from current Adelaide United members, ideally representative of the broad spectrum of age groups and socio-economic groups within the club. To be successful, members are advised that they must adhere to the following criteria:
•   Must be a current AUFC member (membership number must be supplied on the application)
•   Must be prepared to always promote the objectives of the Club
o   Promotion and encouragement of football
•   Promote unity and good fellowship amongst members of the Club, as well as between AUFC members and members of opposition clubs
•   Address general membership conditions and opportunities
•   Must be available to meet on a regular basis
In the application, members are asked to provide details of any experience they may hold from being on previous or current committees along with reasons why they wish to join.

Members are also asked to include their vision for the club heading forward from a members’ perspective, both long term and short term, along with any other relevant information.

Please send all applications to matt.rossi@adelaideunited.com.au, with the subject heading ‘AUFC Membership Committee’

Applications close Friday 17 December 2010

Anyone else going to apply for the member's board positions?



I am applying and I think every member should.

New AU fansite http://www.wearethereds.com.au

Apologies if people have already seen it

Just listen to us, say clubs Back of the net with

Val Migliaccio From: AP November 26, 2010

'WE want to be heard, we want a voice," said one of the chiefs of the 22 clubs that have reportedly signed a principle agreement asking the FFSA to change the way its standing committee operates.

Since the Crawford Report's recommendations have been in place, clubs were "seen but not heard" said the chief. "It's not a breakaway at all, we also want the FFSA to be clear with all the rules at the start of the year. There has been a lot of grey areas when it came to transfers and competitions."

Anyone else going to apply for the member's board positions?



I am applying and I think every member should.

I read a very interesting post on the WeAreTheReds forum today about AUFC not requiring a marquee. I found myself agreeing to it too. It basically said that AUFC as a club and its supporters probably don't need a marquee as we can already see the success our team has had without one, and realise it's a team sport not an individual sport as we're quite well 'football-educated' here in Adelaide.