Full Version: The Cove
Just wondering if anyone is becoming a member of Sydney FC? I will prob buy the jersey if it looks good. Anyone know anything about the new kit?
Am a SFC freak - seriously ... you sholdn't have made this thread, I will fill it with SFC stuff ...
I am
Probably a Bronze member, can't afford much more. I'd get "The Cove" but the seats are shit
^^^^^^ there's the shirt. Will be getting one - and also hopingthey make women's ones (come on, don't be sexist! And they fit really nicely
)
OOOOOOH and tomorrow the trophy is going to be there
I wonder if they'll let me touch it?
QUOTE(benfica_maniac @ Jun 21 2005, 01:26 PM)
Just wondering if anyone is becoming a member of Sydney FC? I will prob buy the jersey if it looks good. Anyone know anything about the new kit?
I am
Probably a Bronze member, can't afford much more. I'd get "The Cove" but the seats are shit
^^^^^^ there's the shirt. Will be getting one - and also hopingthey make women's ones (come on, don't be sexist! And they fit really nicely
)OOOOOOH and tomorrow the trophy is going to be there
I wonder if they'll let me touch it?
Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the jersey they are using now is not the one for the A-league. They are going to unveil it in August.
Anyways, go Sydney FC. Hopefully we can add to our trophy cabinet; 2 trophies already!
Anyways, go Sydney FC. Hopefully we can add to our trophy cabinet; 2 trophies already!
Am a big supporter of Sydney FC. I got that slip of paper in the mail the other day asking to become a member, I think I"m going to join. Does it cost?
I want to get a jersy aswell, can't wait till the unveil it if what you say Kaboom is true. I wouldn't mind buying that light blue on though as I think it's alright.
I want to get a jersy aswell, can't wait till the unveil it if what you say Kaboom is true. I wouldn't mind buying that light blue on though as I think it's alright.
Membership:
http://www.sydneyfc.com/fileupload/3248/brochure.pdf
Yeah it costs, but there are various types.
I got my paper too
... was very excited, I got football mail
Right now you can get one of these kits:
http://www.sydneyfc.com/fileupload/3248/brochure.pdf
Yeah it costs, but there are various types.
I got my paper too
... was very excited, I got football mail Right now you can get one of these kits:
Yeah I got my paper in the mail 2. I felt special 
I want Sydney FC to purchase some Brasilians or Portuguese. It will fill up the stadium. I hope they do eventually....
What do u think of Dwight? I personally think he is here for the booze and women. I don't expect him to be our best player.
I want Sydney FC to purchase some Brasilians or Portuguese. It will fill up the stadium. I hope they do eventually....
What do u think of Dwight? I personally think he is here for the booze and women. I don't expect him to be our best player.
QUOTE(benfica_maniac @ Jun 21 2005, 04:33 PM)
Yeah I got my paper in the mail 2. I felt special
I want Sydney FC to purchase some Brasilians or Portuguese. It will fill up the stadium. I hope they do eventually....
What do u think of Dwight? I personally think he is here for the booze and women. I don't expect him to be our best player.
I want Sydney FC to purchase some Brasilians or Portuguese. It will fill up the stadium. I hope they do eventually....
What do u think of Dwight? I personally think he is here for the booze and women. I don't expect him to be our best player.
wot! i didnt get my slip in the mail I dont thinnk... but i did win free tickets 2 go up and watch sysdney smash Queensland 3-0 in the Club world championship...
I like having snag Yorke there just for the fact that he's there and exciting... regardless if he does turn out to be crap.. we need a good atmosphere in that stadium thats 4 sure... Zdrillic and ummm wots the other guy thats also good Petrovski yeh, there good players and Yorke maybe will find it difficult to match them i rekon
Firstly, welcome to the forum AusFootball? Hope you stick around buddy 
Hmm benfica_maniac you have sort of made me have secnod thoughts about Dwight now. No doubt he is still going to have the technique, but whether the passion and speed and agreesivness is going to be there is still yet to be seen. I could see him going out the night before the game and getting smashed, easily. He might actually prove his worth though, you never know. In all his interviews and stuff he said he still wants to compete at the top and stuff so we will see.
I want to see our games get an attendence of like 40,000 or something, that would be awsome.
Zdrillic is going to shine I'm suspecting, he's quality.
Hmm benfica_maniac you have sort of made me have secnod thoughts about Dwight now. No doubt he is still going to have the technique, but whether the passion and speed and agreesivness is going to be there is still yet to be seen. I could see him going out the night before the game and getting smashed, easily. He might actually prove his worth though, you never know. In all his interviews and stuff he said he still wants to compete at the top and stuff so we will see.
I want to see our games get an attendence of like 40,000 or something, that would be awsome.
Zdrillic is going to shine I'm suspecting, he's quality.
Looks like Sydney FC are looking pretty good, well... look at your sp supporter base.
The Melbourne Victory should be also very good. I believe they will rival Sydney FC but won't quite be as good as them.
Bloody Sydney, always having the best of everything, Melbourne is always 2nd to Sydney.
GO VICTORY.
The Melbourne Victory should be also very good. I believe they will rival Sydney FC but won't quite be as good as them.
Bloody Sydney, always having the best of everything, Melbourne is always 2nd to Sydney.
GO VICTORY.
I'm back
Am so excited and cannot wait for the new season to begin!
Here's my photos and all the stuff I got signed:
At the start when they all arrived and were talking about stuff ...
Rudan talked about what they had done as a team so far. Fyfe won the players award and a new car. Then Pierre came and ranted about how they were a good team but they need to be better.
Then they signed stuff at the table.
Am so excited and cannot wait for the new season to begin!
Here's my photos and all the stuff I got signed:
At the start when they all arrived and were talking about stuff ...
Rudan talked about what they had done as a team so far. Fyfe won the players award and a new car. Then Pierre came and ranted about how they were a good team but they need to be better.
Then they signed stuff at the table.
The guys were really nice and talking me about stuff ... mainly Man Utd as I had my Man Utd beanie on Asking if I was excited about Yorke coming and stuff - either saying they liked Man Utd too or that they were crap, then I had one that liked Man Utd disagreeing with one who like Arsenal (like my mate does)
Here's the trophy I was so excited about
I got to touch it ... very shiny and pretty 
Me and my mate with the trophy (note players who told us to go behind the table trying to look away
)
My clappy hand that they gave out ... got a magnet too, but I stuck it on the fridge and told mum to not ask me about my social life once the season starts as it is all there
Will scan their autographs for you and put it up ... will also fix the pics so you can see the players better, I just wanted to get them up here asap in case I don't get time until tomorrow.
Had a great time
Asking if I was excited about Yorke coming and stuff - either saying they liked Man Utd too or that they were crap, then I had one that liked Man Utd disagreeing with one who like Arsenal (like my mate does)Here's the trophy I was so excited about
I got to touch it
... very shiny and pretty Me and my mate with the trophy (note players who told us to go behind the table trying to look away
)
My clappy hand that they gave out ... got a magnet too, but I stuck it on the fridge and told mum to not ask me about my social life once the season starts as it is all there
Will scan their autographs for you and put it up ... will also fix the pics so you can see the players better, I just wanted to get them up here asap in case I don't get time until tomorrow.
Had a great time
These won't fit ^^^Some of the guys insisted on signing 'their page' in the membership booklet
And that's all I got
Thanks Champ! Cool pics.
BTW who's the girl with the pink scarf? The one with her back turned in the third pic in your first post?
Oh and you got Jacob's signature, good stuff Wait he wasn't there was he? He must of only got back from the youth tour in Holland. 
BTW who's the girl with the pink scarf? The one with her back turned in the third pic in your first post?
Oh and you got Jacob's signature, good stuff
Wait he wasn't there was he? He must of only got back from the youth tour in Holland.
QUOTE(JLW @ Jun 22 2005, 03:58 PM)
Thanks Champ! Cool pics.
BTW who's the girl with the pink scarf? The one with her back turned in the third pic in your first post?
BTW who's the girl with the pink scarf? The one with her back turned in the third pic in your first post?
Some random girl I guess ... I only knew my best mate there.I arrived before her and was the only girl there for a while - getting funny looks and all
... good fun really
How many people showed up?
QUOTE(Kaboom @ Jun 22 2005, 04:11 PM)
How many people showed up?
Quite a few. A reasonable amount - considering. By 1:30 hardly anyone left tho. That was when I left. My mate had gone back to work and I got the rest of the autographs for us.
High school kids on excursions came just cos they were there at the time ... 16yo girls were going crazy (and I think Wade really enjoyed their attention
)
QUOTE(JLW @ Jun 22 2005, 03:58 PM)
Oh and you got Jacob's signature, good stuff Wait he wasn't there was he? He must of only got back from the youth tour in Holland.
Wait he wasn't there was he? He must of only got back from the youth tour in Holland. Yeah, I was so surprised the young guys were there - Justin & Mark were there too
They would have only just got back. I guess they would not have been there if they had gone further tho ... it was supposed to only be the older ones that won the trophy, but I guess they took the other with them for some morale boosting - they looked tired poor things.
QUOTE(hippy_kitty_4485 @ Jun 22 2005, 04:18 PM)
Quite a few. A reasonable amount - considering. By 1:30 hardly anyone left tho. That was when I left. My mate had gone back to work and I got the rest of the autographs for us.
High school kids on excursions came just cos they were there at the time ... 16yo girls were going crazy (and I think Wade really enjoyed their attention )
High school kids on excursions came just cos they were there at the time ... 16yo girls were going crazy (and I think Wade really enjoyed their attention
)ahahahaah he would as well...
how do you lads rate Terry McFlynn?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play international football?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play international football?
QUOTE(Chambers @ Jun 24 2005, 05:01 AM)
how do you lads rate Terry McFlynn?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play for the international football?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play for the international football?
Haven't seen him play to really judge. After the season starts, I'll let you know
Sydney FC are coming to canberra on the 9th of July, they are playing the Belconnen Blue Devils, which is the NSW premier league side
Dwight Yorke is set to play and the all indications are that it will be a sellout
Dwight Yorke is set to play and the all indications are that it will be a sellout
Awsome. Can't wait to get to see Yorke in action, I hope SBS plays the match. I can't be bothered asking my old man to drive me 3 hours to Canberra
QUOTE(JLW @ Jun 24 2005, 03:28 PM)
Awsome. Can't wait to get to see Yorke in action, I hope SBS plays the match. I can't be bothered asking my old man to drive me 3 hours to Canberra
Me neither! And I can't be bothered to get myself there
SFC seem like they are looking forward to Yorke coming ... they asked me if I was excited, but I was like meh
(but that was only cos am Man Utd fan that they asked).Will be so
if he turns out to be here for the women and the booze - which would not surprise me in the least. We had to provide him with a flash car and house near the clubs and stuff
QUOTE(Chambers @ Jun 24 2005, 05:01 AM)
how do you lads rate Terry McFlynn?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play for the international football?
he's played at every level for Northern Ireland except for the full international team,
do you think he has enough talent and potential to one day play for the international football?
i read somewhere that Littbarski and Crooke were seriously discussig the possibility that McFlynn could be getting call ups for the Northern Ireland squad. I think he has found his form since he left like a League 2 side. Another good signing it looks like...
QUOTE(AusFootball @ Jun 26 2005, 12:07 PM)
i read somewhere that Littbarski and Crooke were seriously discussig the possibility that McFlynn could be getting call ups for the Northern Ireland squad. I think he has found his form since he left like a League 2 side. Another good signing it looks like...
We are the glamour club ... and Pierre takes no crap from any of the players. He's a great guy, am looking forward to where he takes the club
Thought all you SFC fans would like this ...
But wait, there's more ... (as there always seems to be with Dwight Yorke)
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SYDNEY FC STRIKER DWIGHT YORKE ARRIVES ON WEDNESDAY
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke arrives in Sydney this Wednesday (June 29) to start his two year stint with the ambitious Hyundai A-League club.
Yorke, whose career has taken him to clubs like Manchester United, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, arrives in Sydney at 6.05am on Wednesday morning at Sydney International Airport on flight EK 412 from London via Dubai.
The 33-year-old will also attend a press conference later in the day at Aussie Stadium alongside Sydney FC coach and former World Cup winning player Pierre Littbarski.
Yorke, who has been representing Trinidad and Tobago in 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, will begin training early next week.
The former Manchester United striker is a massive addition to Sydney FC’s already potent attacking line of David Zdrilic, Saso Petrovski and Alex Salazar, who scored 17 goals between them in the eight match World Club Championship Qualifying Tournament.
Yorke’s first competitive match for Sydney FC is expected to be against the New Zealand Knights in a pre-season game at Aussie Stadium on Saturday July 23 at 8pm.
His Hyundai A-League debut will be against Melbourne Victory at Aussie Stadium on Sunday August 28.
Remember, Sydney FC Memberships are now for sale with Sydney FC offering even different packages to cater for everyone from the junior football players ($20) right through to the Foundation Memberships for the passionate football fans and corporate high-flyers at $2000.
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke arrives in Sydney this Wednesday (June 29) to start his two year stint with the ambitious Hyundai A-League club.
Yorke, whose career has taken him to clubs like Manchester United, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, arrives in Sydney at 6.05am on Wednesday morning at Sydney International Airport on flight EK 412 from London via Dubai.
The 33-year-old will also attend a press conference later in the day at Aussie Stadium alongside Sydney FC coach and former World Cup winning player Pierre Littbarski.
Yorke, who has been representing Trinidad and Tobago in 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, will begin training early next week.
The former Manchester United striker is a massive addition to Sydney FC’s already potent attacking line of David Zdrilic, Saso Petrovski and Alex Salazar, who scored 17 goals between them in the eight match World Club Championship Qualifying Tournament.
Yorke’s first competitive match for Sydney FC is expected to be against the New Zealand Knights in a pre-season game at Aussie Stadium on Saturday July 23 at 8pm.
His Hyundai A-League debut will be against Melbourne Victory at Aussie Stadium on Sunday August 28.
Remember, Sydney FC Memberships are now for sale with Sydney FC offering even different packages to cater for everyone from the junior football players ($20) right through to the Foundation Memberships for the passionate football fans and corporate high-flyers at $2000.
But wait, there's more ... (as there always seems to be with Dwight Yorke)
QUOTE
URGENT
DWIGHT YORKE MISSES FLIGHT IN DUBAI AND WILL ARRIVE IN SYDNEY ON THURSDAY
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke has missed his connecting flight in Dubai and will not arrive in Sydney until 6.05am on THURSDAY morning (June 30) – ONE DAY LATER THAN PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED.
Sydney FC will advise tomorrow morning of details but expects to keep all arrangements the same BUT one day later.
Sydney FC apologises for any inconvenience due to the late switch of Dwight's arrival.
DWIGHT YORKE MISSES FLIGHT IN DUBAI AND WILL ARRIVE IN SYDNEY ON THURSDAY
Sydney FC striker Dwight Yorke has missed his connecting flight in Dubai and will not arrive in Sydney until 6.05am on THURSDAY morning (June 30) – ONE DAY LATER THAN PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED.
Sydney FC will advise tomorrow morning of details but expects to keep all arrangements the same BUT one day later.
Sydney FC apologises for any inconvenience due to the late switch of Dwight's arrival.
Who is getting membership??? Im probably just gonna get the club membership because im gonna be in Portugal half the season anyway. The cove looks like it is gonna be crazy!
QUOTE(benfica_maniac @ Jun 29 2005, 11:34 AM)
Who is getting membership??? Im probably just gonna get the club membership because im gonna be in Portugal half the season anyway. The cove looks like it is gonna be crazy!
But have you seen where the cove seats are??? ... their place has turned me off ... obviously it's behind the goal and all, but I'd rather be on the corners
Anyone see Yorke on SBS? ... am still a bit scpetical on what he really is here for. Although, I am sure that Pierre will not take any crap from him. Loved how he was all like "thanks to the other guys for doing all the work while I was not here" - I hope he has to earn his way into the team ... we'll see when the season starts I suppose
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Yorke - I'm Here To Play Not To Party
Sun 03 Jul, 11:09 AM
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke claims he is going to concentrate on his football and not on the nightlife during his time in Australia.
Yorke, released by Birmingham towards the end of the Barclays Premiership season, has signed for Sydney FC, one of eight clubs in the new Australia A-League, which kicks off next month.
"I am not here to enjoy the nightlife and the scenery," Yorke told Channel Seven's Sportsworld on Sunday.
"I don't feel I have anything left to prove," said the Trinidad and Tobago international. "I went though that phase of having to prove myself at Manchester United. Now I want to concentrate on putting the ball in the back of the net and bringing out the people to enjoy the number one sport in the world."
More news from SportingLife.com
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Yorke - I'm Here To Play Not To Party
Sun 03 Jul, 11:09 AM
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke claims he is going to concentrate on his football and not on the nightlife during his time in Australia.
Yorke, released by Birmingham towards the end of the Barclays Premiership season, has signed for Sydney FC, one of eight clubs in the new Australia A-League, which kicks off next month.
"I am not here to enjoy the nightlife and the scenery," Yorke told Channel Seven's Sportsworld on Sunday.
"I don't feel I have anything left to prove," said the Trinidad and Tobago international. "I went though that phase of having to prove myself at Manchester United. Now I want to concentrate on putting the ball in the back of the net and bringing out the people to enjoy the number one sport in the world."
More news from SportingLife.com
Off topic:
Did you guys see the NSW premier league final between bonyrigg vs bankstown on SBS (highlights) today?
I was there during that match
Did you guys see the NSW premier league final between bonyrigg vs bankstown on SBS (highlights) today?
I was there during that match
Nup didn't see it. But I can imagine it was a very dirty game and very physical.
QUOTE(Alex10 @ Jul 3 2005, 09:39 PM)
Off topic:
Did you guys see the NSW premier league final between bonyrigg vs bankstown on SBS (highlights) today?
I was there during that match
Did you guys see the NSW premier league final between bonyrigg vs bankstown on SBS (highlights) today?
I was there during that match
I saw it
Go Bankstown
Mad that you were there
Lol, you should see what the chants were about. Really got the Bonyrigg fans blood boiled, but then again I shouldn't type it here.
QUOTE(Alex10 @ Jul 4 2005, 12:39 PM)
Lol, you should see what the chants were about. Really got the Bonyrigg fans blood boiled, but then again I shouldn't type it here.
I can imagine!!!
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On topic
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Littbarski: Yorke shows class
SBS
Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski says former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has already shown his class after just one training session with the team.
Yorke had his first training session with his new teammates on Monday, and Littbarski says once the player gets match fit he will be a key signing ahead of the forthcoming Hyundai A-League campaign.
"He is a great player. That you can see straight away with some of his touches and his shooting," Littbarski said. "He needs to work a little on his fitness, as all the players do at this stage of the pre season, but from what I saw he will be good for us."
Yorke meanwhile said he was just looking forward to playing for his new club.
"This is an exciting period of my career as I am coming to a new country, a country I honestly love, and I am part of something brand new," Yorke said. "The Premiership has been a huge part of my life but I am looking forward with excitement about the Hyundai A-League."
"Today has been great as I have been able to meet the lads officially and get back into training. After all I am a football player and this is my work."
"This is the first session for me and my goal is to be as fit as I have been when the A-League kicks off. I am looking forward to the challenge of giving Sydney FC my very best football and that means finding the back of the net on regular basis."
Yorke also said he is settling into Sydney life after arriving on Thursday.
"Everything has been great, except for the sleeping patterns, I am still struggling with that a little bit," he said. "The people have been nice, the club has helped me out and the food here is excellent. I just want to sort out my living conditions as soon as possible and then I will be comfortable."
SBS
Sydney FC coach Pierre Littbarski says former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has already shown his class after just one training session with the team.
Yorke had his first training session with his new teammates on Monday, and Littbarski says once the player gets match fit he will be a key signing ahead of the forthcoming Hyundai A-League campaign.
"He is a great player. That you can see straight away with some of his touches and his shooting," Littbarski said. "He needs to work a little on his fitness, as all the players do at this stage of the pre season, but from what I saw he will be good for us."
Yorke meanwhile said he was just looking forward to playing for his new club.
"This is an exciting period of my career as I am coming to a new country, a country I honestly love, and I am part of something brand new," Yorke said. "The Premiership has been a huge part of my life but I am looking forward with excitement about the Hyundai A-League."
"Today has been great as I have been able to meet the lads officially and get back into training. After all I am a football player and this is my work."
"This is the first session for me and my goal is to be as fit as I have been when the A-League kicks off. I am looking forward to the challenge of giving Sydney FC my very best football and that means finding the back of the net on regular basis."
Yorke also said he is settling into Sydney life after arriving on Thursday.
"Everything has been great, except for the sleeping patterns, I am still struggling with that a little bit," he said. "The people have been nice, the club has helped me out and the food here is excellent. I just want to sort out my living conditions as soon as possible and then I will be comfortable."
hey,
been reading your thread and i just have one question.
How many people do you reckon SFC will get to there games? say as an average number.
(going to the SFC matches on the central coast i was expecting more people there. bit dissapointed. probally just me expecting to much so early.) feedback pls.
been reading your thread and i just have one question.
How many people do you reckon SFC will get to there games? say as an average number.
(going to the SFC matches on the central coast i was expecting more people there. bit dissapointed. probally just me expecting to much so early.) feedback pls.
Welcome to the forum inta.
To answer your question, I am not completly sure at this time. I am hoping that we will be getting 20,000 people per match (If we're not already getting that). Hippy Kitty can help out alot here. In the days of the nsl the numbers were very high, well over 5000 I remember. Because when the NSL died down and we just had state league, I would go watch the wolves and like they would get 5000 then it just died down to even 2000, which was really bad.
So yes as I said I am hoping 20,000 , but to be completely honest, I wouldn't have a clue.
To answer your question, I am not completly sure at this time. I am hoping that we will be getting 20,000 people per match (If we're not already getting that). Hippy Kitty can help out alot here
. In the days of the nsl the numbers were very high, well over 5000 I remember. Because when the NSL died down and we just had state league, I would go watch the wolves and like they would get 5000 then it just died down to even 2000, which was really bad.So yes as I said I am hoping 20,000 , but to be completely honest, I wouldn't have a clue.
QUOTE(inta @ Jul 17 2005, 09:16 PM)
hey,
been reading your thread and i just have one question.
How many people do you reckon SFC will get to there games? say as an average number.
(going to the SFC matches on the central coast i was expecting more people there. bit dissapointed. probally just me expecting to much so early.) feedback pls.
been reading your thread and i just have one question.
How many people do you reckon SFC will get to there games? say as an average number.
(going to the SFC matches on the central coast i was expecting more people there. bit dissapointed. probally just me expecting to much so early.) feedback pls.
I would say JLW has the averages right
... and I think once the rugby league season is finished (if it hasn't by the time the season starts - I'd not know, i don't follow it) there will be more people likely to attend a match.But I think the problem with the games on the Central Coast was their location. I would have loved to go see them play, but Gosford was a hell of a long way to go and also money that I just did not have. SFC also target families and I doubt they would all pack up their kids and go all that way - unless they lived reasonably close.
The game this Saturday should give a good indication of crowds (but add 2 more to that as me and my mate can't make it
). Plus we got Dwight Yorke now - we all know he will put bums in seats for a bit.BTW anyone get membership yet? They screwed mine up
Not happy Jan!!!
wow 20 000. that would be a good turnout. yer d.yorke will definatly bring ppl like us to the ground.
(one thing i noticed on the central coast was a whole lot of ppl turned up not having any idea whatso ever about football. hopefully these ppl can get hooked.)
rugby league is attracting alot of families to the games. Football is probally better for the family so these are good signs.
one last thing i dont know if u listen to 98.5fm on a sunday night but last night they were complainig about the lack of media coverage on the new a-league. do u reckon its vital for the media to pick up its coverage on the a-league for its success? one of the ppl on the show were saying he cant get excited about the games coming up because he knows nothing. surely if ppl new something about the game before hand thed turn up.
i thought these were somegood points and just wanted to run them through sp.
cyaz
(one thing i noticed on the central coast was a whole lot of ppl turned up not having any idea whatso ever about football. hopefully these ppl can get hooked.)
rugby league is attracting alot of families to the games. Football is probally better for the family so these are good signs.
one last thing
i dont know if u listen to 98.5fm on a sunday night but last night they were complainig about the lack of media coverage on the new a-league. do u reckon its vital for the media to pick up its coverage on the a-league for its success? one of the ppl on the show were saying he cant get excited about the games coming up because he knows nothing. surely if ppl new something about the game before hand thed turn up.i thought these were somegood points and just wanted to run them through sp.
cyaz
QUOTE(inta @ Jul 18 2005, 11:48 AM)
one last thing i dont know if u listen to 98.5fm on a sunday night but last night they were complainig about the lack of media coverage on the new a-league. do u reckon its vital for the media to pick up its coverage on the a-league for its success? one of the ppl on the show were saying he cant get excited about the games coming up because he knows nothing. surely if ppl new something about the game before hand thed turn up.
i thought these were somegood points and just wanted to run them through sp.
cyaz
i dont know if u listen to 98.5fm on a sunday night but last night they were complainig about the lack of media coverage on the new a-league. do u reckon its vital for the media to pick up its coverage on the a-league for its success? one of the ppl on the show were saying he cant get excited about the games coming up because he knows nothing. surely if ppl new something about the game before hand thed turn up.i thought these were somegood points and just wanted to run them through sp.
cyazYeah, we have discussed things like this in other topics here in the Aussie Forum. I'll see if I can find them. If not, you can start a new topic with it.
But I have to say that I agree with the lack of coverage. It's a disgrace, especially since they want it to be big and successful.
Here's a good one
Why The A-league Will Work Revive it and we'll talk .. or I will anyway 
There is also the pinned topic up the top on thoughts on the A-League
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Yorke scores in dream Sydney debut
July 23, 2005 - 10:38PM
Sydney FC 3 NZ Knights 1
Dwight Yorke scored on debut as Sydney FC extended its winning streak to 16 games with a win over New Zealand in the A-League pre-season cup clash at Aussie Stadium in Sydney tonight.
Yorke scored from the penalty spot in the 25th minute to give Sydney a 1-0 lead before forward partner Saso Petrovski clinically finished chances in the 45th and 72nd.
The former Manchester United striker, who became the star recruit of the fledgling A-League competition when he signed a two-year deal with Sydney FC two months ago, played 73 minutes in his first game in sky blue before jogging off to a standing ovation from an appreciative 8713-strong crowd.
Ten minutes earlier, the 33-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international nearly made it a debut double, but his strike from close range was well saved by Knights' keeper Danny Milosevic.
Milosevic, the former Olyroo who represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, provided stern resistance in goal for the Knights, who came into the match vastly underdone after having their full squad together for only the past fortnight.
Sydney, by contrast, have been mostly together for the past six months, and had already won both the Australian and Oceania legs of the FIFA Club World Championship.
Yorke tried to play down his star appeal during the week, but he was always going to be the the main attraction tonight.
His first touch was greeted with plenty of applause, and he earned the biggest cheer of the night when he casually slotted home a penalty under a diving Milosevic.
Yorke, though, was overshadowed somewhat by Petrovski, who earned Sydney's penalty kick and was a constant threat up forward all game.
The 30-year-old got his first goal with a header at the far post, capitalising on a quality Andrew Packer cross and clever David Carney flick-on.
His second score came via a lobbed pass from Terry McFlynn, which Petrovski latched onto in the box and thundered home.
New Zealand clawed one back in the 84th when Sydney failed to clear a corner, allowing Steve Fitzsimmons to send a scorching strike into the top left corner of the net.
Both sides were understrength with Sydney FC missing both team captain Mark Rudan (groin) and club captain David Zdrillic (lower back), along with utility Matthew Bingley (knee) and defender Mark Milligan (rested).
New Zealand, playing only its second game against an A-League opponent, were without midfielders Josh Maguire and Naoki Imaya, and utility Darren Bazeley.
July 23, 2005 - 10:38PM
Sydney FC 3 NZ Knights 1
Dwight Yorke scored on debut as Sydney FC extended its winning streak to 16 games with a win over New Zealand in the A-League pre-season cup clash at Aussie Stadium in Sydney tonight.
Yorke scored from the penalty spot in the 25th minute to give Sydney a 1-0 lead before forward partner Saso Petrovski clinically finished chances in the 45th and 72nd.
The former Manchester United striker, who became the star recruit of the fledgling A-League competition when he signed a two-year deal with Sydney FC two months ago, played 73 minutes in his first game in sky blue before jogging off to a standing ovation from an appreciative 8713-strong crowd.
Ten minutes earlier, the 33-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international nearly made it a debut double, but his strike from close range was well saved by Knights' keeper Danny Milosevic.
Milosevic, the former Olyroo who represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, provided stern resistance in goal for the Knights, who came into the match vastly underdone after having their full squad together for only the past fortnight.
Sydney, by contrast, have been mostly together for the past six months, and had already won both the Australian and Oceania legs of the FIFA Club World Championship.
Yorke tried to play down his star appeal during the week, but he was always going to be the the main attraction tonight.
His first touch was greeted with plenty of applause, and he earned the biggest cheer of the night when he casually slotted home a penalty under a diving Milosevic.
Yorke, though, was overshadowed somewhat by Petrovski, who earned Sydney's penalty kick and was a constant threat up forward all game.
The 30-year-old got his first goal with a header at the far post, capitalising on a quality Andrew Packer cross and clever David Carney flick-on.
His second score came via a lobbed pass from Terry McFlynn, which Petrovski latched onto in the box and thundered home.
New Zealand clawed one back in the 84th when Sydney failed to clear a corner, allowing Steve Fitzsimmons to send a scorching strike into the top left corner of the net.
Both sides were understrength with Sydney FC missing both team captain Mark Rudan (groin) and club captain David Zdrillic (lower back), along with utility Matthew Bingley (knee) and defender Mark Milligan (rested).
New Zealand, playing only its second game against an A-League opponent, were without midfielders Josh Maguire and Naoki Imaya, and utility Darren Bazeley.
Good job and im happy with the attendance!
QUOTE(benfica_maniac @ Jul 23 2005, 11:43 PM)
Good job and im happy with the attendance!
What was it like there??? ... stuck at that damn boring party
i was there hippy_kitty
the atmosphere was a litle tentative at first but by the middle of the first half the 100-200 people at one end were chanting like madmen and it was sounding great in a somewhat empty stadium
i think the chants need a little work but it was spinetingling to feel like you were at a game of importance especially with dwight yorke there, that was awesome
its great to see because i thought he would be here to just lurk around and genuinely be a lazy striker but from what i saw he was working his sack off and he is going to hold the ball up well in this comp
he is awesome on the chest
i am going to go to gosford to watch them play theyre next game hopefully, if i can be bothered driving an hr and a bit
the atmosphere was a litle tentative at first but by the middle of the first half the 100-200 people at one end were chanting like madmen and it was sounding great in a somewhat empty stadium
i think the chants need a little work but it was spinetingling to feel like you were at a game of importance especially with dwight yorke there, that was awesome
its great to see because i thought he would be here to just lurk around and genuinely be a lazy striker but from what i saw he was working his sack off and he is going to hold the ball up well in this comp
he is awesome on the chest
i am going to go to gosford to watch them play theyre next game hopefully, if i can be bothered driving an hr and a bit
^^ Oooh sounds like great fun!!!
I can imagine that the chants will take a bit to get going, but I think once the season starts up, things will pick up as more and more people will know words and stuff
Should just sing the Nova ad "I really, really, really love Sydney" ... everyone knows that
I can imagine that the chants will take a bit to get going, but I think once the season starts up, things will pick up as more and more people will know words and stuff
Should just sing the Nova ad "I really, really, really love Sydney" ... everyone knows that
lol they were singing
ooh na na na
na na na naaaaa syydneeyyyy
and general anti new zealand chants
i can see myself really getting roped into watching live soccer this season now that i work in the heart of sydney
ooh na na na
na na na naaaaa syydneeyyyy
and general anti new zealand chants
i can see myself really getting roped into watching live soccer this season now that i work in the heart of sydney
QUOTE(ghaliboy @ Jul 25 2005, 06:32 PM)
lol they were singing
ooh na na na
na na na naaaaa syydneeyyyy
and general anti new zealand chants
i can see myself really getting roped into watching live soccer this season now that i work in the heart of sydney
ooh na na na
na na na naaaaa syydneeyyyy
and general anti new zealand chants
i can see myself really getting roped into watching live soccer this season now that i work in the heart of sydney
Going to become a member? I got Bronze as it is general admission and is behind the goal and on the corners ... plus it was cheaper and I don't have a great deal of money ... The Cove sounds like great fun, but you can't bring people to the games with you unless they are Cove members and the seats aren't that teriffic
i emailed the membership email and said for them to send me a brochure
read the PDF version, looks like bronze is the go for me, its more my atmosphere, drunk loud aussie lad
whats a soccer game without being loud and obnoxious
oh and dwight yorke
read the PDF version, looks like bronze is the go for me, its more my atmosphere, drunk loud aussie lad
whats a soccer game without being loud and obnoxious
oh and dwight yorke
cool! I ended up with one of the booklets from when I met the team - but they signed it, so I am not using that. But then I also got 2 sent out to me - one I asked to be sent out and the other they just sent
I just called them up. But as a warning if you call up to get membership you have to listen to the machine tell you all of the packages, after that you talk to a real person though!
They don't send you out anything yet as they are still finalising them - I got a letter with my free ticket to last Saturday's game that told me
I just called them up. But as a warning if you call up to get membership you have to listen to the machine tell you all of the packages, after that you talk to a real person though!
They don't send you out anything yet as they are still finalising them - I got a letter with my free ticket to last Saturday's game that told me
A-League strip ...
The pic that went with the article
Just what i want to wear, a kit that is worn by Liverpool and Man City
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SYDNEY FC CAPTAIN MARK RUDAN HELPS LAUNCH OFFICIAL PLAYING STRIP
Sydney FC Captain Mark Rudan took time out from the club’s preparations for Saturday night’s Pre-Season Cup clash with the Central Coast Mariners to help launch the official uniform for the Hyundai A-League today.
Socceroo legend Robbie Slater was on hand at the launch at Westfield Bondi Junction to introduce a player from each of the eight Hyundai A-League clubs to model the new performance uniforms that were described by the players as ‘sleek, stylish and fast.’
Along with Rudan, the participating players included Michael Baird (Queensland Roar), Travis Dodd (Adelaide United), Andre Gumprecht (Central Coast Mariners), Noah Hickey (New Zealand Knights), Jade North (Newcastle United Jets), David Tarka (Perth Glory) and Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory).
Rudan’s first impression of the strip was very positive and would be great in the hotter summer months.
“They uniform feels nice and light which will be great for the competition when it heats up in summer,” Rudan said.
“They look good and from the feel of them they will be easy to run in.”
The defender also said that naturally the Sydney FC strip looked the best, particularly because it featured the NSW State colours of light and navy blue.
“Ours obviously looks the best,” Rudan said with a wry smile.
“I love the fact that we have adopted NSW’s colours and hopefully the whole state will get behind us.”
As well as the Hyundai A-League clubs, the Reebok strip is worn by some of the world’s best teams including Liverpool Football Club, Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers.
Inspired by each individual club, each team uniform is dominated by one proprietary colour and highlighted with an additional two colours to reinforce the apparel’s performance-based look of speed, fit and ultimate comfort.
Sydney FC fans will now also have the opportunity to dress like their team with a complete on-field, off-field and supporter range for Men, Women and Kids now available nationwide at Rebel Sport, Rowe & Jarman, Jim Kidd, Hyundai A-League Clubs, along with independent sports and specialist retailers.
The launch of the official playing strip comes just 33 days before Sydney FC’s opening Hyundai A-League clash with Melbourne Victory on August 28 at Aussie Stadium.
Tickets for the match will be on sale from Ticketek from August 9.
Sydney FC Captain Mark Rudan took time out from the club’s preparations for Saturday night’s Pre-Season Cup clash with the Central Coast Mariners to help launch the official uniform for the Hyundai A-League today.
Socceroo legend Robbie Slater was on hand at the launch at Westfield Bondi Junction to introduce a player from each of the eight Hyundai A-League clubs to model the new performance uniforms that were described by the players as ‘sleek, stylish and fast.’
Along with Rudan, the participating players included Michael Baird (Queensland Roar), Travis Dodd (Adelaide United), Andre Gumprecht (Central Coast Mariners), Noah Hickey (New Zealand Knights), Jade North (Newcastle United Jets), David Tarka (Perth Glory) and Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory).
Rudan’s first impression of the strip was very positive and would be great in the hotter summer months.
“They uniform feels nice and light which will be great for the competition when it heats up in summer,” Rudan said.
“They look good and from the feel of them they will be easy to run in.”
The defender also said that naturally the Sydney FC strip looked the best, particularly because it featured the NSW State colours of light and navy blue.
“Ours obviously looks the best,” Rudan said with a wry smile.
“I love the fact that we have adopted NSW’s colours and hopefully the whole state will get behind us.”
As well as the Hyundai A-League clubs, the Reebok strip is worn by some of the world’s best teams including Liverpool Football Club, Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers.
Inspired by each individual club, each team uniform is dominated by one proprietary colour and highlighted with an additional two colours to reinforce the apparel’s performance-based look of speed, fit and ultimate comfort.
Sydney FC fans will now also have the opportunity to dress like their team with a complete on-field, off-field and supporter range for Men, Women and Kids now available nationwide at Rebel Sport, Rowe & Jarman, Jim Kidd, Hyundai A-League Clubs, along with independent sports and specialist retailers.
The launch of the official playing strip comes just 33 days before Sydney FC’s opening Hyundai A-League clash with Melbourne Victory on August 28 at Aussie Stadium.
Tickets for the match will be on sale from Ticketek from August 9.
The pic that went with the article
Just what i want to wear, a kit that is worn by Liverpool and Man City
i dont mind reebok
hey hippy kitty, do u know if/when/where the sydney strip is going to be sold?
just a replica shirt i want to buy for my mates bday
hey hippy kitty, do u know if/when/where the sydney strip is going to be sold?
just a replica shirt i want to buy for my mates bday
QUOTE(ghaliboy @ Jul 27 2005, 03:54 PM)
i dont mind reebok
hey hippy kitty, do u know if/when/where the sydney strip is going to be sold?
just a replica shirt i want to buy for my mates bday
hey hippy kitty, do u know if/when/where the sydney strip is going to be sold?
just a replica shirt i want to buy for my mates bday
No sorry, don't know when they'll sell them yet, but you can get the limited edition strip on the website - and I think you can get it signed by one of the players (I don't know if that offer is still on, but they have the shirts). They cost $200.
I hope they make women's versions of the shirts ... I bet they won't though
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