Neil Sherwin's twitter feed mentions a Scott Jamieson contract extension is the player signing news Glory hinted at.

Edited by Nate: 10/10/2013 03:33:12 PM

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That would be great if true.

This. Wildcats would be 'inflated' by the spanking new Arena - Dare I say the 'infamous' new Arena is as much a draw as anything? And promotion of the Wildcats would be in the Arena's interest too, as the Cats would be their primary Summer Tenants?

Dare I say, if only nib stadium could treat Glory similarly?

But all good to see the Wildcats 'back' in some form - not too long ago they were playing in Burswood Arena or some such to crowds around 3-4k iirc?

And yeah, once again, not dissing Force at all, our partners in the rectangle code battle for space and grounds in this still too died in the wool AFL state. Diversity brings prosperity and that's why at varying stages Glory, Force and the Wildcats have flourished. As without that nourishment Perth is at strong risk of just being that 'Big, Small Town', the spot on the arse at the end of the world... The spectre of 'Dullsville' as it was once, infamously, tagged, still looms.

The room to grow at Glory, including based on the past/precedent, is clear. Glory have been hovering the doldrums, or bottom area, of their 'reach' for most of their time in the A-League and they have only just been climbing back more recently. The new and improved stadium can help too, provided they are helping more than hindering - unlike at the moment.



We had strong discussion, outcry, over this at the time - WHO KNOWS?! Just ridiculous and the comments emanating from various parties made Sage and the rest of us positively indignant and even slightly mad! :evil:

Basically, the remarks from the govt official, stadium management etc... just reflected it was all for Force, all about Force, and all good for Force - including comments naturally coming from the Force CEO (Paraphrase: 'Yea, we're happy, all good!'). Barely a consideration for Glory, the paupers who they don't care two bit for - hence Sage's brinkmanship a couple seasons ago, threatening to leave for the Perth Hockey Arena.

Sometimes you can understand why he did. It's just fn ridiculous.

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It's all good for the Western Force. Perfectly fine. All on schedule, pitch should be well bedded and fine, come season start! Thank you Town of Vincent, Allia Management etc.. we couldn't have asked for more. Quite happy. We won't move back to Subiaco for time being anyway, don't worry, we love it here - it's just perfect for us! Ah yes, it will be fine. If we need anything else, we'll just ask. No, no, the scheduling is fine, it WILL be right for season start - Another team? We have no worries with another sport using it, it's fine if there are any other parties utilising it in mean time - we just know our pitch will be well ready. ;) =d>



Just, if you don't mind, Town of Vincent, or Allia, if you could move that umbrella a bit closer please? Other than that, we're fine, we're VERY, VERY, VERY pleased!



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Nothing changes, less Glory does, ofcourse.

Edited by gloryperth: 10/10/2013 06:20:21 PM

Let's hope they do, hopefully not ANOTHER boom and bust bubble for them.

Glory, Force and the Wildcats can grow together - but our so-called 'Summer Rivals' have their drawing and capacity limitations in the Arena, both now and historically, where Glory's room to grow, both now and historically, is greater.

As with the wider A-League - Glory just needs to further tap into the 'existing football base' (Still alot who support the game at grassroots, some Eurosnobs sway-able and Expats) aswell as spreading the gospel wider.

So Pantelidis is in the squad. Safe to assume he isn't suspended.

The rule where you can serve a suspension in pre-season friendlies against A-League opponents is just weird.

Have long believed it to be purely batshit.

Does anyone have a clue what the round 1 lineup will be

In my opinion I think Edwards will go for a 4213 Formation

Vukovich
Risdon Thwaite Panta(I hope clisby starts instead)Jamo
Burns Mcgarry
R.Edwards(de silva starts home games)
Sidnei Maclaren Nagai

thats a starting XI I think could win the league
No weaknesses apart from a hot headed panta

Yeap, that seems a logical line-up? :-k

Edited by gloryperth: 10/10/2013 07:37:34 PM

Pantaledis isn't hot-headed. Clumsy and reactive yes, but I wouldn't say hot-headed. Heffernan on the other hand was an entirely different kettle of fish.

Second that. Panta has changed so much in his time with us.

Heff... well that's Poppa's problem now

That front three is built for speed and gonna cause some defences BIG problems.

Pretty much my squad all the way.

What an attack not only on paper but with pre season form.

Sage was on Ch9 news tonight saying that he was targeting Ryan Giggs. :shock:

Then just the usual stuff about losing millions, expecting finals football, 16k crowds etc

That is his biggest flaw his mouth.

His heart is glory through and through.

Giggs will never leave a lucrative player/coach gig with united. And will take on a coaching role when retires.

I wish it wasn't so as he is my 2nd all time favourite player and have had a ryan giggs email address for around 18 years.

Good to see he's off his meds again. :oops:

Ah, that's a past-tense "was" as in he "was" a target before (not now). So slightly less crazy. :D

Iridium101, so the day is almost out and no word from Glory's CEO on any 'membership-related announcements'?!

Where did we hear that he was going to announce something in this regard today? Did he say so, or somebody else?! :?



I guess that's not soo bad or errant? Could be tactically a good little 'sound-bite' to pull out of the media PR bag of tricks... after all WHY was he on CH9 in the first place?

Was it for a general PG/A-League season preview?

Perhaps dredging up Giggs thing could be a ploy to catch brief headlines and sneak the eye of a Euro Snob or two? Especially as surely enough watch the like of Ch9 or so, given the commercial networks are so fond of showing the 'EPL results' often at the expense of ANY local 'Soccer'/football news?

Not saying Sage is that calculated, but, maybe it's not THAT bad a gaffe, this time?

Edited by gloryperth: 11/10/2013 01:02:19 AM

It can't be "dredged up" if this is the first time we heard about it. As for why they were talking to Sage I presume it was their 30-second story on Glory about the upcoming season. Apart from the Giggs line (which they opened the story with) there was nothing we haven't heard from Sage.

Like others, I think it's pointless. Kewell, Beckham, Giggs...how about not saying anything at all till they have something sound. Leave the rumour-mongering to the fans.

I'm happy he is having ago personally

You just said it - THAT'S how it works. It worked, they headlined with it, it may've bumped up the interview and may make another headline or two, story out of nothing, or what not, where otherwise there may not have been?

Short-term bump, fairly harmless, gets a few more eyes as A-League/Glory kick off. And AS you said, IF Sage just said, 'same old' then if it's boring for us, it would be for the general audience! So this sort of spanner in the works makes it a bit more interesting, even if it's superficial/meaningless news to 'fans'.

While it doesn't seem entirely professional, this circumstance seems ok - it's come and gone and he's retired anyway. It's the kind of thing people write books/memoirs about. It could be perceived to be the perfect generated headline in a way, as the fall out from saying such is minimal and the upside, even if small, is still that some of the generic mass pick it up and run with it, where otherwise, Glory would not have even got a look in.

BTW Politicians have to deal with this all the time, to get their message across in the media - often mixed results. Maybe Sage, intentionally or likely, otherwise, took a leaf out of their 'stunt' book?

Such a big call.

Don't get me wrong, it would be great if it happens - but I just can't see it at present. People may say union is in decline (and they may be right) but the poms, saffas, and kiwis in Perth who watch it aren't going away any time soon - and more than likely, they're increasing in number via migration.

The Wildcats on the other hand deserve all the success they get. A well-run, well-marketed, high-performance team. Like somebody said, they're the Victory of the NBL and have been for some time.





No offence to him, but Sage doesn't seem the smartest guy with PR so I'd say there'd be no intention behind it at all. The thing is guys, we pull stunts - other teams actually pull off signings. If you're cool with that, that's fine - but frankly, I'd prefer him just to shut up and let Ali/CEO Brewer do the talking - they seem far better suited to it.

Sage talking = cringe
Ali talking = inspired
Brewer talking = ambition

Notice the seats in front of the shed now.

Edited by iridium1010: 11/10/2013 04:55:28 PM

Jamieson extension, good news. Are there still going to be 3 player announcements today? Jamieson...maybe Gustavo? And I guess the other one would have been Spence?

according to SBS the world game on twitter Jamieson has signed a 2 year extension.

Great news indeed.

If our defence holds up I reckon we will be in for a top 4 finish
Cant see anyone with a better attack than us\:d/ \:d/ \:d/ \:d/

Really? What has our attack got that others don't? I would have thought Brisbane, Victory, Wanderers and even Mariners have claim to some of the competition's best attacks...

Been waiting and refreshing for days now lol.

Melbourne Victory are probably the most overrated team in the league and their performance today showed it. Archie is 32 now he cannot continue to be a focal point in attack for much longer (They will get better when barbarouses and milligan get back)

Cant say CCM to have a good attack when they have mile sterjovski in their starting xi

I expect Wanderers to have some second season syndrome this year.

Brisbane roar will undoubtably be looking to berisha and broich for more than 60% of their goals. If they fail to fire I cant see who else will The scum have made liam miller out to be a major star and one of the best in the aleague.
Cant wait for them to realize how "good" liam millers free kicks are :^o :^o :^o