So what would be your preferences between Recoba and Kanu as the Marquee?

its all day dreaming. i think kanu is just a more polished version of dadi, id like a smaller quick striker to partner him but hey wouldnt complain if we did get him.
note to self stop getting so emotionally attached to the idea of all these superstars playing for us.

LEE PLANS FOR LIFE AFTER GLORY

Midfielder Mark Lee is considering his playing options after being released by Perth Glory. Although not surprise that a contract wasn’t forthcoming from the A-League club, Lee says he was disappointed by his lack of game time during the summer of 2008/09. “I’d spoken with (coach) Dave Mitchell at the end of the season and it was pretty clear then that I wasn’t part of his future plans,” said Lee, who featured in only two games last season. “I’ve been involved in the game for a long time and I know how it works. Unfortunately, I was not given any opportunities after the second round so it’s been a very frustrating time for me.”

Although circumstances restricted him to just 10 first team appearances, Lee says he thoroughly enjoyed every minute of his time in the A-League. “I have no regrets - none at all,” said Lee, who signed short-term deals with the club in 2006 and 2007 before landing a full-time contract last season. “I gave everything I had when I was training and playing and enjoyed every moment of been a professional player. I only worried about the things I could control and have no regrets as I know I could not give any more. Being selected in squads, getting another contract and playing in my preferred position was not under my control.”

Lee starred on the local stage, most notably by winning the 2005 Gold Medal while at Bayswater City, before stepping into the national arena in late 2006. “I played my first A-League game when I was 27 and always felt very comfortable playing at that standard. The pitches are fantastic, the atmosphere is great and it’s a nice environment to play in,” he explained. “Making my home debut against Adelaide with my wife and parents in the crowd as a definite highlight, as was playing in front of the children I’ve had the pleasure of coaching here in Perth.”

Playing for Glory Youth last season was an enjoyable experience for Lee, who by day is a youth development officer at Football West. “It was great to play for the Youth team as it was a chance to play. No matter what game I play in I love to play. I have coached some of the boys and it was nice to be able to give some advice to them on the pitch,” he commented. “The quality of players in the Youth program is very good, they all have a good attitudes and will hopefully have very bright futures in the game. As long as they work hard and take any opportunity that comes there way all the players have A-League potential.”

The past few months have been hectic as Lee combined his Glory commitments with those at Football West. “It was an ideal situation as I didn’t feel any pressure or worry about a bad training session as I had another focus as soon as training was over,” he commented. “A typical day started at 7am in the office and then off to training for 9am. After training, when the other lads were going to the golf course or the beach, I was back in the office and then coaching in the afternoons, sometimes getting home as late at 10pm - so the days were long.”

At 29, Lee still has a lot to offer the game as a player and is planning a State League return once recovered a foot injury. “I had an operation which stopped me playing for Glory at the start of this year and have been training by myself for the last three weeks. I feel really fit but have not put the boots on so will have to see how it feels when I do this,” he said. “I want to play for a coach who has a similar philosophy on the game - one that encourages his team to play in the correct way and makes training specific to how the game is played. But most of all I want to enjoy playing the game again.”

29.4.2009

SHORT PASSES

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Mandurah City has added Perth Glory utility Hayden Doyle to their playing roster. Raised in Bunbury, Doyle made four senior appearances for Glory last season and will be a valuable addition in Mandurah's push for silverware. Prior to joining Glory, the now 20-year old served a two-year apprenticeship with English club Stoke City which was followed by a spell with Niki Volou in Greece.

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Now that is the kind of signing we should be looking at!

Can I just say thanks to the sudden appearance of Perth Glory bloggers and their reporting. Football news is woeful in this state, as you all know, so your efforts are appreciated - although be aware of the boy who cried wolf story in any of you have long-term interests in this career...

Why on earth would they play Fury in Carnarvon?

Do they really think they might get people from Carnarvon to make the trip down to perth to watch games?

They played a pre-season match in Mandurah last season and according to Wikipedia they drew a crowd of 4000 too. I remember highlights from the game, including Trinidad drawing the penalty, on TV and the crowd DID look quite healthy, near capacity.

I believe that whole Rockingham-Mandurah corridor - If Perth were to ever have a second A-League franchise, that should be the region to base it. Maybe not now, but in 15-20 years, yes.

Would prefer Recoba as he would offer something different to the team than Kanu.

What do you guys reckon?

We have 17-18 players signed so far, essentially. 23 is the max. Alot of players have departed the club. It's possible Bulloch may be re-signed, given he's a left sided player, but that may be about it. Elevating young midfielders like Fondyke and Jukic to the senior squads, may see Magdic released, if they haven't already.

Mitchell has been ruthless. :o

Edited by gloryperth: 6/5/2009 04:32:23 PM

I hope that happens even if they start off in a second division league to build support. They could have Rockingham all the way down to Albany and across to Esperance if they wanted to. Excited times for WA Football. Not to far to drive or catch the train but far enough not to impede on Perth Glory's and their own football markets. Should this happen!

There was a bit of a supporter's bus/train trip down to Mandurah, too.

I presume that no matter where the pre-season matches are in WA this year, similar things will occur.

I thought Scott Bulloch had been re-signed, it was announced around the time of Skorich and Griffith's deals?

Would prefer Recoba as he would offer something different to the team than Kanu.

With Scott Bulloch, and youth team players Anthony Skorich, Brent Griffiths and Howard Fondyke all signed, Glory have four spots left on their roster to fill.

I'd think Harnwell, Coyne and Burns would be a contenders for team captain

Recoba wont come it is simple as that he hates Aussies.

I agree with earlier sentiments over Kanu - I'd much prefer Recoba over just about anybody really, let alone Kanu. Kanu much like what we already have in Dadi, just better (And younger) ofcourse. But we will still have gaping hole in that creative midfield area. [/i]

Hmm I disagree, Kanu is nothing like Dadi without saying that Kanu necissarily would be a great solution for Glory.

I think Dadi is a strong physical player good in the air and not afraid to involve himself in challenges, in many ways he is a older budget version of his more well known compatriot Drogba. Kanu on the other hand, although tall, has very little physical presence, he is not likely to involve himself in physical challenges and he lacks pace and possibly stamina - what he has is great technique and vision, what he contributes is precision passes and on occation spectacular flair - not really sure if its possible to get the best out of him without excellent service, something that is generally in short supply in HAL.

Yet another slightly rigged poll on the glory website:

How much are you looking forward to seeing Perth Glory in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham at Members Equity Stadium?

1) Jumping out of my skin
2) Getting my sleeping bag to line-up for tickets
3) Wouldn’t miss it for the world