The men running Macarthur FC have fired back at criticism of their progress in building a new club in readiness for the new season. Former Socceroo Robbie Slater had warned the group’s new powerbrokers that “alarm bells are ringing” after key backer Lang Walker sold his 50 per cent stake, the chairman was bumped and the technical director was sacked last week. The new club will enter the A-League in October, and so far has announced only one signing – former Socceroo Tommy Oar, currently with the Mariners. But new chairman Gino Marra said the club would welcome Slater to visit their offices and go through their plans, with foundation coach Ante Milicic starting to assemble his inaugural squad for their first campaign.
It’s understood that around 10 players have been signed so far, from Australia and overseas, but will only be identified once their clubs are out of contention for honours or finals.
Marra insisted the club was ahead of some expectations, with a “foundation membership” drive currently halted at 3000 and full memberships to go on sale shortly.