If i was manager though i would of approached nicky ward long ago, his contract is expriring now at the victory, and i would love to see him back in glory colours, especially playing that attacking midfielder role.

sign up wardy mitch!

Looking well in boys.
with Newcastle and us being the front runners for chippers its obvious hed choose us.
theyve said family is a key issue and what kind of family would want to go to newcastle.
our dreams may come true after all.

Where the heck have our bloggers gone?

It would be ironic if Chippers signed, seeing as he helped mastermind our downfall in 2000.

Steven Appiah
Nuno Valente
Lee Hendrie
Didi Hamann
Olivier Dacourt
Mineiro
David Connolly

I have no clue! They just disappeared whilst the other teams keep pumping out blogs! I'd nominate myself but can't cause i don't have enough time with school and all (dont you love upper school!). But SausageMahoney has a blog site, maybe he should send a few of them to Kevin Airs!

Perth Glory will give outstanding young West Australian defender Scott Neville a chance to fulfil his dream of playing at the highest level in the country after signing the 20 year old for the next three seasons.

Neville was a standout in the Glory’s National Youth League team and made the most of a call-up to the senior squad late in the season where he produced several telling performances that cemented coaching staff opinion of his enormous potential.

“Scott came into the squad and stepped up to the plate straight away and I have no doubt he’ll be able to continue to develop and will be a real asset for Perth Glory,” Coach Dave Mitchell said.

Neville has enjoyed an exciting year in his football progression after helping local club Sorrento FC win the WA Premier League title prior to embarking on the inaugural season of the National Youth League. The young defender blossomed in the new competition and earned a debut Hyundai A-League appearance as a substitute on New Years Eve against Central Coast.

Neville made his starting debut at Members Equity Stadium the following week in Perth’s impressive 3-2 win against Melbourne Victory and marked his 20th birthday with a performance that captured the attention of football commentators across the country.

“I set myself to perform consistently in the Youth Team and hoped to get an opportunity to play with the Glory in the A-League and when it came around I was really happy. Now to have a contract for the next three years just tops it all off,” Neville said.

“I know that I have a lot more to learn and can’t wait for pre-season training to get started so I can continue to improve and hopefully push for more game time,” said Neville.

The youngster is part of the next-generation of West Australian footballers who grew up watching Glory sides take all before them and is determined to ensure the club’s passionate members and supporters in the stands enjoy similar experiences next season and beyond.

“The Glory is a great club and I’m really proud to be here. There is a lot of determination in the squad to make this a great season and to be part of that will be a dream for me,” Neville said.

“To have guys like Gareth Naven and Scott Miller (Perth’s Youth Team Coaches and former club champions) helping me was fantastic. They said ‘never let the grass grow under your feet, continue to work hard and have the right attitude to achieve your goals’. I haven’t forgotten that and I’m thankful for being part of the Youth Team which has helped me get to where I am now.”

Neville is the second Glory National Youth League player to receive a senior contract following the club’s signing of midfielder Andrija Jukic last week.

Perth Glory has retained the services of talented player Naum Sekulovski for the next two seasons following a standout campaign in which he established himself as the club’s first choice left-back.

Sekulovski, who joined Glory for their first Hyundai A-League season, has played a variety of positions for the club but was handed the challenge of left stopper last season and flourished in the role.

“Last season was a real positive for me, I enjoyed playing at left-back and think it’s a position that I can make my own and hopefully that will also assist the team to reach the finals next season,” said Sekulovski.

“Being able to play in a position consistently was beneficial for me and I always got the backing of Mitch (Coach Dave Mitchell) and the other coaches which helped the transition to left-back,” Sekulovski added.

Head Coach Dave Mitchell believes Sekulovski’s combination of skill, stamina and pace will makes him an ideal candidate for a key position in the back four.

“Naum has been shipped all over the place in the past but I’ve said to him that I want him in the left back position and we’ll work with him over the pre-season to ensure he continues to develop into that important role for the club,” Mitchell said.

“He showed some excellent signs last season and will only get better with the more time he spends playing there.

“Naum is passionate about the club and gives his all at training and in games and I’m pleased that he’ll be around for the next couple of seasons,” added Mitchell.

The 26 year old has pulled on the boots for Perth in 61 Hyundai A-League matches with only Jamie Harnwell (77) and Jamie Coyne (73) playing more games in Glory colours than Sekulovski in the past four seasons.

“There is so much potential here and I feel we’re building something really strong at the club and wanted to stay around and be part of that.

“Next season is a big one for the club and for me and I’m confident I can make a positive contribution and get Perth Glory back to the top of the league,” Sekulovski said.

Sorry i doubled it.
so that seems to suggest Chippers isnt coming.
it was unlikely but woulda been nice.

Edited by tommycash: 5/3/2009 07:51:06 PM

Sorry.
it's just that Daves been talking all week about Naum being Socceroos potential and how he will be our left back.
a position chippers of course plays.
i meant that Chippers is obviously not a done deal if were signing people to play in his position.