Parramatta FC ready squad ahead of NSW Premier League kickoff
Soccer21 Mar 11 @ 07:42am by Steven Deare
PARRAMATTA FC coach Brian Dene won’t name a target for his side to achieve on the ladder ahead of its challenging return to the NSW Premier League next weekend.
The promoted club, under new ownership by the Granville District Soccer Football Association, will kick off its season against premiers Bonnyrigg at Melita Stadium on Sunday week.
Captain will again be midfielder Ben Delicata, but the Super League premiers have lost a few senior players.
Dene said that wasn’t due to ability, either.
``I think they all could have played, but we have budget restrictions through Granville,’’ he said.
``It’s money. We don’t have the funds to splash out what people are asking.
``But you still need good quality players, and I think we have that.’‘
While the Granville association is keen to tout its new Premier League club, it has not provided Dene with a far bigger budget.
``I think it will take time as the club moves on,’’ Dene said of the finances.
``It’s obviously a big commitment by the association, but you don’t want to send the association bankrupt.
``This is a good opportunity for players to play at the highest level.’‘
New Eagles for 2011 include last year’s Super League goalkeeper of the year, Tom Romic.
Dene was excited to have the former Macarthur Rams ‘keeper in the side.
``I believe there is interest from one A-League club,’’ Dene said.
``I know they’re going to come and look at him.’‘
Up front, Parramatta has added striker Almir Dizdaric.
He played for Bankstown last year and will provide options for the Eagles.
``We’ll use him as a target man,’’ Dene said. ``He brings other people into play and scores goals.’‘
Other recruits include defenders Peter Crevani from St George, and Nick McInerney from South Coast Wolves.
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