That's what having a baby in the photo will do - the ol Prime Minister special

There's an article in the West today about Todd etc and it mentions that Sterjovski was the one who pointed out Todd to Mitch. I guess they still have a pretty good relationship. Hopefully that turns into a signature.

This online article is different. It has a bit more info on Jelic, and Tony says he will have a full squad by the end of this month:
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=4&ContentID=142328

Edited by leedrick: 19/5/2009 10:56:27 AM

Yeah The West actually sent two people down to the press conference yesterday. One, I understand use to blog for 442 (I think?) is Shayne Hope and the other, of course is Jonathan Cook. Both good journos, especially Cook who seems to be the best Football journalist in the state...

I hope that doesn't mean they stop recruiting at Mile.

i dont think dave mitch will stop trying for mile, we certainly wont a marquee and he is an option. The only question is wether dave mitchell thinks he can get a higher quality player then mile, or just go for mile. Like for example when alvaro recoba was interested, i think dave mitchell totally forgot about sterjovski then lol.

Guys, just something in regards to the EPL games.

Me and my mate are members, so all together we got 12 people going for each of the 3 games as you can get 6 tickets per member.

So do the same people, try to take as many as u can and try to get the full 6 tickets per membership so we can sell out and pack MES out!

Sagey deserves a sell out crowd for what he has done for us! Lets continue to keep the good vibe around the club going! ;)

Can non-members buy tickets yet?

yeh of course they can, but after the tickets go on sale to members first.

Not until Friday the 29th May.

I thoroughly encourage everyone to become a member - general admin is only $260, or $143 for concession. Even cheaper at $130 if you're under 16...

im just going for the 60 buks associate membership like i did last year, i go to every game, but i get free tickets through work anyway :)

so i still get the membership pack, and benefits if they make the finals, and for the EPL games and all that to :)

I was set on getting a membership this season, but due to the game times I'll only be able to make 7 of the 13 home matches. I'll be at all of those games, but I can't justify the extra money for a membership (37 per game instead of 25).

I considered doing it anyway so that I could reserve a seat, but my friends (who also can only make the 7 games) weren't keen and I'd rather sit with them.

Can you buy tickets for one of the nights or can you only get tickets for both?

i think only for both.

but dont quote me on that ... not 100 percent sure, but i THINK u just pay the amount and u get to see all 3 games.

Glory vs Wolves, then the double header:

NQ Fury vs Wolves
Glory vs Fulham

Get an associate membership then- you'll get priority to the Wolves/Fulham matches that way...

And be able to buy $10 tickets for 2 matches. Oh and don't get seats, buy GA and stand by the Shed and singalong ;)



Both games only, they did go to the trouble of organising two teams after all. If they don't sell out by the time July comes around they'll probably release single tickets though

I probably will. Get an associate membership that is. I'm staying away from you crazies in the shed ;)

Good... come join those in the FOTS then ;)

heres an article on the Jelic signing.

Edited by tommycash: 20/5/2009 08:37:50 AM

Terrace FTW.

Hey guys new post on the blog: "What do you think about Perth Glory's new kit?". Check out the blog for more...

http://www.watoday.com.au/sport/dogfight-continues-over-rectangular-stadium-20090518-bcoy.html

I can see why the FFA don't like us!

I like sage.
hes not afraid to be a bit outspoken.
just what you need in a CEO.

And he gets what he wants! AKA Purple Strip. And hopefully some good upgrades to Members Equity.

FOTS?

in Front Of The Shed.

Alternatively, there's a bunch of people who hang round the samba band near the family stand, too.

So Branko Jelic is a like-for-like with Nikita, but doesn't have the pace...

In that case, do you think Mitch will play him with Dadi? Will two slow strikers work if we have quick attacking midfielders?

Can't see why not - our playing style last year consisted of through balls to Nikita to create a chance or a corner, a product of Niki's pace and lack of technical ability in the squad.

This season should be a more measured approach, Mitch is certainly bringing in better technical players to allow that. Burns, Sikora, Shroj, Jelic, Dadi should all be capable of maintaining possession. It won't be anything to rival Arsenal but you'll hopefully see some good link up play putting Sikora/Pelle down the wings to cutback or building up from the back and sending crosses into the box once Dadi and Jelic get in there.

Im sure Jelic's lack of pace, he will make up for it with his great technical ability.

I renewed my membership yesturday and by tomorrow i shall reserve my EPL tickets :lol:

mann ... with the squad we have now it looks bloody good and competitive, imagine with a marquee and a few other quality signings!

cant .....

wait.....

New post on the blog ... "No idea on Glory owner's comments: FFA". Check out the Football Perth Blog for more....

Sage's stadium comments. He's come out in the media again - obviously with his 'their way or the highway' comments last time (About the kits) he feel the best way to approach this IS publicly, instead of behind closed doors.

With the stadium issue, surely Glory and the FFA should sit down and come to an understanding. Glory are in a difficult position - every man and his dog knows that MES is not suitable for WC matches, even with the currently proposed upgrades. The facilities would still not be up to scratch and the capacity way too small. But the thing is, this is Perth's rectangular home, it's Glory's home and soon to be the Force's.

Now, both of our teams would love some brand spanking new, state of the art, rectangle stadium to play in, thanks to the WC, but at the moment we have MES and the Force onboard with us, which includes some short term, but very necessary, stadium upgrades. And we don't want to jeopardise these things, especially in terms of Govt. support, by throwing up proposals for new stadiums which might divert funds from improving their current home, especially to draw a co-tenant who may be very valuable when it comes to future pushes to build a bigger, purpose built stadium.

Hmm the problem is, while actually building some of these stadiums may still be atleast 7-8 years away, the FFA need to lock in our plans in order to present it to FIFA, later this year. So this in line with Glory and Force's short term goals and suddenly there is some conflict - despite the WC thing being for the greater good, longer term.

A new say, 30k rectangular stadium, with all the facilities, and expandable to 40-45k with temporary seats, would be perfect. But at this rate, Kitchenor's multi-use 60k stadium, which is currently on hold, may end up being the go, once it's resumed. And can't be that bad a compromise, especially as it will have all the facilities, that huge capacity and the seats can be brought in, so viewing should not be soo bad. But yeah, legacy wise, its really a stadium for the AFL, and only the AFL would really benefit from that stadium. The Force's move to our ground, changes the politics and unites us in our goals for better facilities, a better stadium.

It's tough, but MES, in it's current form, it's far from WC capable. It would require to pretty much demolish the current stands and rebuild new, bigger ones, equalling a few hundred million dollars of upgrades/renovation, atleast. And in the end any permanent capacity over 30-35k = white elephant-ish so to reach WC capacity, this new stadium with have to be able to accomodate significant temporary seating, lifting it over that 40k mark, atleast. But with Perth's population and the WC visitors we'll draw, 50k capacity would not even be sufficient for the games.

Gosh it really is tough to work out - especially as we need to make a quick decision. We can't just throw away MES, unless unless there were a really solid proposal and the Force backed it. But Force have just moved into MES, very complicated. But it is possible I guess, as we'd all be keen on a classy new rectangle stadium and would certainly solve Force's worries, as too ours. But ofc it would require govt. money/support. And this this economic climate. :(

The thing is, with the Force, suddenly a longer term WC stadium legacy is very feasible. Rectangle sports here COULD regularly fill a Post-WC stadium that is 30k in size. Where as Glory alone, such a stadium, at present, would seem to be asking a bit much. But for Force, its perfect. So Force are perfect companions in this cause, in terms of mid-longer term. But shorter term, their demands for a better stadium (a better MES), might impede/obstruct any slightly longer term, new stadium ideas, in terms of govt. interest?

Edited by gloryperth: 20/5/2009 03:40:09 PM