He wasn't sacked, his contract was up and he got the Guadalajara job.
Wasn't he the highest paid coach in the HAL during his first term?
Melbourne City FC - Just another Pissant Town?
David Williams re-signs for two years, whilst Mifsud is shown the door.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/home-is-where-the-heart-is-for-williams/88613
Hoffman re-signs for 2 years and Tando gets another year.
Tando. Lolz.
Kewell set to announce his retirement today, according to reports.
Didn't he already retire? Has played more golf than football this year, so just sort of assumed he had but came down for a casual kickaround every so often.
He wasn't sacked, his contract was up and he got the Guadalajara job.
Wasn't he the highest paid coach in the HAL during his first term?
He was, at $700K for the season. The next one up after him was Vitya Lavicka (then at Sydney FC) with $500K (2009-2010).
Ernie used to earn some $300K at Victory FC. Our Ricki was just over $230K per year (all these are Australian dollars including RH).
The winning coaches of the Mariners (Arnold, then) and the Roar (Postecoglou, then) were only paid about $200K each despite their clubs winning various titles and qualifying for the ACL.
Said Knee Eff See protest City's proposed 'sky blue' for Melbourne. Apparently theres only enough room for one side to wear sky blue...
Melbourne Heart FC has today confirmed the release of four players
following the conclusion of the Club’s Hyundai A-League 2013-14 season.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Melbourne-Heart-FC-Confirms-Departure-of-Four-Players/90216
Defenders Patrick Gerhardt, Sam Mitchinson, David Vrankovic and Jeremy Walker will not be remaining with Melbourne Heart next season.
In addition, left-back Aziz Behich has completed his loan spell at Melbourne Heart and will return to Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor.
The Club would like to thank each of these players for their contribution and professionalism during their time at Melbourne Heart and wishes them all the best for the future.
Players Signed for 2014/15 (13 players): Mate Dugandzic, Ben Garuccio, Jonatan Germano, Jason Hoffman, Nick Kalmar, Patrick Kisnorbo, Stefan Mauk, Massimo Murdocca, Iain Ramsay, Andrew Redmayne, Tando Velaphi, Robbie Wielaert, David Williams.
Interesting that they're getting rid of Gerhardt. I always thought that he was quite handy.
Interesting that they're getting rid of Gerhardt. I always thought that he was quite handy.
They are trying to get a marquee player, keep Engelaar under the cap and maybe even use the 10 game guest stint on a player on their way to NYCFC for the MLS season. Could be a rather interesting off season.
Interesting that they're getting rid of Gerhardt. I always thought that he was quite handy.
They are trying to get a marquee player, keep Engelaar under the cap and maybe even use the 10 game guest stint on a player on their way to NYCFC for the MLS season. Could be a rather interesting off season.
Reports say it could be Frank Lampard
They have denied talking to Lampard
I would do the same.
Heart is to play a Bolton XI on the 23rd of July whilst they are over in Manchester training at City's facilities.
Heart blocked from changing colours to Sky Blue
They could possibly go for City's traditional red and black striped away kit.
They could possibly go for City's traditional red and black striped away kit.
Cue protests from WSW
I suspect the problem with the sky blue was it's a bit unique and already part of Sydney's 'identity'.
The difference between stripes and hoops would probably be enough.
Damien Duff ready to sign in the very near future.
Do you think that if the Heart wanted to change to black and yellow stripes, that the FFA would've blocked it?
Sydney taking care of Sydney interests as per usual.
Name changed to Melbourne City, will play in Red & Black stripes and some dude called david Villa on a 10 game guest stint
So they can't play in the same colours as Sydney FC, but they can play in the same colours as WSW? Makes sense.
David Villa will surely be the best player to play in the A-League? Maybe there have been better players than him but none of them have been in their prime. Every club is going to want to host the Heart during that 10 game spell. I think making the A-League is going to be a lot tougher next season.
At least now with that name they can be taken seriously
So a few months after playing in the Champions League final Villa could be playing on the same field as Vinnie Lia?
So they can't play in the same colours as Sydney FC, but they can play in the same colours as WSW? Makes sense.
http://m.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourne-heart-news-display/City-Football-Group-Confirms-Name-Change-To-Melbourne-City-FC/90757/309
So they can't play in the same colours as Sydney FC, but they can play in the same colours as WSW? Makes sense.
http://m.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourne-heart-news-display/City-Football-Group-Confirms-Name-Change-To-Melbourne-City-FC/90757/309
This makes more sense...Stupid FOX
lol
I like it.
Well they are not mucking around are they. Villa, a name change and not a bad looking kit to go with it.
First white home shirt in the league, makes sense.
Etihad will presumably be the sponsor.
Villa could win the golden boot in 10 games.
Wow! Villa!
Villa is hardly in his 'prime' anymore; but will still do well. (i'd prob still take him at Arsenal)
Was jealous until I realised it was only for a 10 game stint, which I still think are pointless.
This could be an ongoing occurrence for MCFC. Newly signed European based players for NYCFC having a 10 game guest stint in the HAL before the MLS season starts in March. Building both the brands/awareness of the clubs and the leagues.