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Why are they called the Bitumen?

Searched the entire thread and nobody mentioned the source of the nickname.

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Bevan wrote:

Why are they called the Bitumen?

Searched the entire thread and nobody mentioned the source of the nickname.

The Western United CEO when the name and club colours were announced;

Maurice Bisetto said: "We enjoyed the process of involving the community and what emerged was a great story of nature and infrastructure.

"The blacktop of the bitumen with the greenery of our suburbs. It seemed like a perfect combination.

RR
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over 15 years

Guess this is why Rudan was moaning about the FFA the other day

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YoungHeart wrote:

Bevan wrote:

Why are they called the Bitumen?

Searched the entire thread and nobody mentioned the source of the nickname.

The Western United CEO when the name and club colours were announced;

Maurice Bisetto said: "We enjoyed the process of involving the community and what emerged was a great story of nature and infrastructure.

"The blacktop of the bitumen with the greenery of our suburbs. It seemed like a perfect combination.

"Greenery"? Looked pretty parched on most of the photos.

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RR wrote:

Guess this is why Rudan was moaning about the FFA the other day

That's actually a pretty easy answer - it's pretty much a one step process:


Is he wanted by Sydney FC or Melbourne, yes or no?

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aitkenmike wrote:

RR wrote:

Guess this is why Rudan was moaning about the FFA the other day

That's actually a pretty easy answer - it's pretty much a one step process:


Is he wanted by Sydney FC or Melbourne, yes or no?

He’s had it rough re Marquees (here and there) but maybe in his head he’s still at SFC.

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Word is WU was to call the Active Zone  "The Green Wedge"  but after fan backlash it was withdrawn.

Western united memberships on sale at 3pm tomorrow  today.

valeo
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almost 17 years

I feel like theyve had about a dozen names so far

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Who are they stealing their fans from.

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valeo wrote:

I feel like theyve had about a dozen names so far

Like the Nix have the Fever Zone at home games for Yellow Fever - Some how at Western United WERE going to name the Fan Zone The Green Wedge, but prior to release of memberships the WU fan group got wind and complained. 

But first game of the season YF need to erect a "The Green Wedge" Banner above the seating at the Northern end.

Would a huge laugh! 

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A Green wedgey?

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Lonegunmen wrote:

A Green wedgey?

So not to offend

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Life and death
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Word is Dura was left the Armband pre game but did not take it.
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2 out of 3 ain't bad? 

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SERVICE CREW it is
RR
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over 15 years

No Burgess?

He was marked off on the team sheet as N/A
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despite it all I have a feeling this team are going to be my second team this year (or maybe 3rd after Bayern) Dura's too much of a legend, Maxy put in some honest shifts for us and Rudan is just an epic character of Shakespearean proportions...

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martinb wrote:

despite it all I have a feeling this team are going to be my second team this year (or maybe 3rd after Bayern) Dura's too much of a legend, Maxy put in some honest shifts for us and Rudan is just an epic character of Shakespearean proportions...

Wow doubt there will be to many Nix fans having them as their 2nd team.
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martinb wrote:

despite it all I have a feeling this team are going to be my second team this year (or maybe 3rd after Bayern) Dura's too much of a legend, Maxy put in some honest shifts for us and Rudan is just an epic character of Shakespearean proportions...

Maybe not support, but certainly to follow with interest.

Still as Talay said on the pod, he wouldn't have kept Kurto or Burgess anyway.

And if Rudan was heavily responsible for bring Talay to the club, ain't all bad. Let it all go, move on. 

Seems to be the approach of Dome and co, at least publicly. Still they asked FFA for WU as the first game, so they are aware of the marketing value of Judan and co returning to Westpac.

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coochiee wrote:

martinb wrote:

despite it all I have a feeling this team are going to be my second team this year (or maybe 3rd after Bayern) Dura's too much of a legend, Maxy put in some honest shifts for us and Rudan is just an epic character of Shakespearean proportions...

Maybe not support, but certainly to follow with interest.

Still as Talay said on the pod, he wouldn't have kept Kurto or Burgess anyway.

And if Rudan was heavily responsible for bring Talay to the club, ain't all bad. Let it all go, move on. 

Seems to be the approach of Dome and co, at least publicly. Still they asked FFA for WU as the first game, so they are aware of the marketing value of Judan and co returning to Westpac.

I've never going to let it go. Rudan is a snake (only partially serious) and its great to have a genuine rival !!

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Blew.2 wrote:

? Western Service Crew in fine voice!#AreYouWithUs #WUFC pic.twitter.com/1TagQoelXP

— Western United FC (@wufcofficial) August 22, 2019


SERVICE CREW it is

Wow, naming yourself after a notorious hooligan gang of dirty L666ds is quite a statement. Are they going to try to out do the RBB in bringing Australian football fans into disrepute?

Opinion Privileges revoked
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KiwiBantam wrote:

Blew.2 wrote:

? Western Service Crew in fine voice!#AreYouWithUs #WUFC pic.twitter.com/1TagQoelXP

— Western United FC (@wufcofficial) August 22, 2019


SERVICE CREW it is

Wow, naming yourself after a notorious hooligan gang of dirty L666ds is quite a statement. Are they going to try to out do the RBB in bringing Australian football fans into disrepute?

The ACFC active support have done the same thing. I didn't know Leeds hooligans were the source.

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When you sell $1200 worth of merchandise to a single fan in your first ever match you know something tangible is happening.

“Of course we won’t rest until we turn that first shovel of dirt (in building their own stadium at Tarneit) but we also know that it won’t be up and running there until year three of our club’s existence.

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Doloras wrote:

KiwiBantam wrote:

Blew.2 wrote:

? Western Service Crew in fine voice!#AreYouWithUs #WUFC pic.twitter.com/1TagQoelXP

— Western United FC (@wufcofficial) August 22, 2019


SERVICE CREW it is

Wow, naming yourself after a notorious hooligan gang of dirty L666ds is quite a statement. Are they going to try to out do the RBB in bringing Australian football fans into disrepute?

The ACFC active support have done the same thing. I didn't know Leeds hooligans were the source.

248 Service Crew named after the 248 bus service that runs from Downtown along Sandringham Rd.

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just as an aside to our behind closed doors 0-0 with Sydney FC 

Bit Rude I feel

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Dunno what is more shocking, Hamill's poor touch on the second goal or the fact he just gave up. So strange seeing Dura in the #4 shirt.

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over 16 years

that's not Kurto yeh?

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martinb wrote:

that's not Kurto yeh?

James Delianov, Aussie u20 keeper they pinched from City
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RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

that's not Kurto yeh?

James Delianov, Aussie u20 keeper they pinched from City

Hard to gloat, not at all a first WU team. Kurto was about half our team last season!

RR
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martinb wrote:

RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

that's not Kurto yeh?

James Delianov, Aussie u20 keeper they pinched from City

Hard to gloat, not at all a first WU team. Kurto was about half our team last season!

Hamil Durante Gulum back three, that is probably their starting back three
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RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

that's not Kurto yeh?

James Delianov, Aussie u20 keeper they pinched from City

Hard to gloat, not at all a first WU team. Kurto was about half our team last season!

Hamil Durante Gulum back three, that is probably their starting back three

Surely Durante won't be a starter? 

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wilbaker wrote:

RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

RR wrote:

martinb wrote:

that's not Kurto yeh?

James Delianov, Aussie u20 keeper they pinched from City

Hard to gloat, not at all a first WU team. Kurto was about half our team last season!

Hamil Durante Gulum back three, that is probably their starting back three

Surely Durante won't be a starter? 

Didn't look convincing in those highlights.

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