Mariner stuff not worthy of a whole thread

[Wombat]

I'll even let those that contributed to Montys collection ( and Recky and Middy) to park in the back yard. And my torch is 1100 lumens!!
Happy to stand on the sideline shining it on the players.

 

[Wombat]

Either upgrade Pluim or upgrade Tuggerah. I'm sure the council would chip in.

 

[finally retired]

Woy Woy oval would suit me, walking distance from home.

same here....perfect position, and close to transport

 

[midfielder]

Assuming not to cut up from the rugby games ... Woy Woy Oval

 

[Big Al]

Fanny finders for everyone should cut it

 

[Wombat]

WTF. I don't need that to find a fanny!......although there was one rather large girl once

 

[Big Al]

WTF. I don't need that to find a fanny!......although there was one rather large girl once

You never know when you'll get lost in the bush

 

[style_cafe]

Woy Woy oval would suit me, walking distance from home.

If the lights at Woy Woy are good enough then that suits me.
However, long term I think it raises another question, "Why isn`t there another suitable venue on the coast?"

I`ve said before "a boutique stadium at Tuggerah holding about 12,000 would be fantastic for these type of games".

 

[style_cafe]

WTF. I don't need that to find a fanny!......although there was one rather large girl once

Bicarb is your answer there.......

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Mile Sterjovski will be mentoring Socceroos interview with Mile about it by Ray Gatt for the Australian:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...g-players/news-story/895d5f3f0c4776a76c6a3851 36f75e5d

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Flashback Friday on the A-League website including Melbourne Heart, wearing one of my favourite ever Heart tops, in one of Maty Ryan's best ever games.:
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/...ourne-heart-attacks/wu49mtrjpjgp1i1xu8wlkbrpr

 

[BrisRecky]

I'll even let those that contributed to Montys collection ( and Recky and Middy) to park in the back yard. And my torch is 1100 lumens!!
Happy to stand on the sideline shining it on the players.

awww..thanks Wombat...im touched (in the head)

 

[priorpeter]

Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere, but CCM will have their first pre season match on 5th July at pluim against (I believe) a ccf select side.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

There's a Mariners Movie Night Despicable Me is the chosen film, on Wednesday the 28th of June 6 PM at Event Cinemas Tuggerah. If you're a Mariners member you can claim a free ticket by heading to your email inbox and then following the link in the email!

 

[sydmariner]

CLUB STATEMENT: Mariners W-League introduction delayed

1/1
Thursday, 15 June 2017 -
@CCMariners
The Central Coast Mariners have received confirmation from the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) that they will not be moving to a ten team format for the 17/18 Westfield W-League season – delaying the introduction of a CCM W-League team.
The FFA confirmed the following:

• The 2017/18 season will remain a nine team competition and this position will be reviewed again in 12 months time;
• There remains the opportunity for the Mariners to return to the competition in the 2018/19 season;
• That the provision of additional change rooms at Central Coast Stadium prior to the 18/19 Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League seasons is paramount to CCM successful inclusion in the W-League competition.
• Adequate player facilities (change rooms) are fundamental for FFA to ensure Central Coast Stadium can host Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League double headers.

In response Central Coast Mariners would like to ensure our Members, the FFA, elected representatives, football fans, players and stakeholders are aware of the following:

• The Central Coast Mariners are ready NOW and will remain ready to enter a highly competitive elite W-League team that represents our region;
• We have already heavily committed resources and over 2 years of strategic planning to make sure our W-League side is successful right from the start;
• Our financial capacity and commitment is equal to highest financial investment by clubs currently in the W-League;
• We have multi-year major sponsors ready to ensure long term financial stability;
• Our strategy places top priority on player’s salaries, careers and playing conditions;
• Our women’s player pathway structures is designed to support our W-League side and ensure quality players are available now, with plenty more being developed everyday;
• Our commitment to women’s football is concrete and our aspirations lay in giving local girls and young women a chance to play for the Mariners;
• To coincide with this, we aspire to create Matildas. Our expertise in player development has already been proven and is demonstrated by the number of how many Socceroos we have produced in our short past and implore the FFA to seriously consider how an improved and balanced 10 team W-League competition will improve the standard of women’s football at a time where the bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is being prepared;
• Our strategy is endorsed by and was built in strong collaboration with the Professional Footballers Association (PFA);
• We desperately need improvements at Central Coast Stadium to ensure we are compliant with FFA requirements and can facilitate women’s football at the highest level;

In addition the Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp had the following comments:

“Whilst we are extremely disappointed by the decision to delay the introduction of a Mariners W-League team for the 2017/18 season, we are determined to push forward and continue with our plans to join the W-League and play our part in the growth of women’s football.

We will not give up on this and will continue to work closely with every player, coach, administrator, stakeholder and potential sponsors who have helped us over the last two years with the aim of creating a W-League team that we can be proud of.

A major factor in the delay is the uncertainty surrounding the current change room situation at our stadium. Whilst we have notional assurances additional change rooms are part of the Stadiums future plans, the reality is that by October this year when we need to have the stadium ready for W-League, it simply won’t be. There was easily enough time to get this done and there is easily enough funds, we even offered to pay for it ourselves but this offer was rejected by Central Coast Council. Our politicians at all levels, from all sides, need to link arms for progress here. We need your actions not just your kind words;

We fully support the PFA in their strategy and stance for better conditions for elite female players. Our aim is to be the flag bearer for the PFA in how to make sure that careers are made in the Women’s game, not just participants.

We know there are a large number of players who deserve the opportunity to play in the national competition, along with more coaches, better resources and stronger pathways. This is a step in the right direction that will help the Women’s game grow at a time when the competing codes are moving much faster than we are.

We will get there and won’t stop until we are there. Our licence references that we can have a W-League side and we intend to activate that right.”

- See more at: http://www.ccmariners.com.au/articl...b99fy1m64e91m3w9crwsm9n8#sthash.JHdHLiaC.dpuf
Read more at http://www.ccmariners.com.au/articl...4b99fy1m64e91m3w9crwsm9n8#3USjVgMUx0hDuFPp.99

 

[MrCelery]

Also:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4733549/mariners-dreams-go-down-the-drain/?cs=305

 

[Big Al]

Administration council kicking own goals

Why would they say no when we offered to pay?

Hurry up September and some new idiots in

 

[Luca Brasi]

and from the Council....

Council Confirms Funding for Central Coast Stadium Upgrade
June 16, 2017

Central Coast Council has today reconfirmed funding is allocated in next financial year’s budget for amenity upgrades to Central Coast Stadium.

Council committed some time ago to upgrade facilities to support attracting women’s sport to the stadium. In particular, in the true spirit of partnership, to support the Mariners bid to secure a Women’s A League Team for the Central Coast, Council promised it would deliver the necessary amenities to support the team.

Council’s commitment is further confirmed by the fact that funding for the additions are in the Draft 2017-18 Operational Plan currently on public exhibition.

Council CEO, Mr Rob Noble, said Council is currently in discussions with designers to finalise the layout for the change rooms to ensure they would be ready in time for the start of the A League season.

“We have allocated the funds, put designers in place and are confident the change rooms will be ready for action in just a few months,” Mr Noble said.

“We are not sure what has occurred with the Mariners’ bid to have a women’s A League team for the Central Coast, and we are extremely disappointed that is has been unsuccessful.

 

[Luca Brasi]

Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere, but CCM will have their first pre season match on 5th July at pluim against (I believe) a ccf select side.

Monty mentioned he was going to coach the CCF side for this match.

 

[pjennings]

and from the Council....

Council Confirms Funding for Central Coast Stadium Upgrade
June 16, 2017

Central Coast Council has today reconfirmed funding is allocated in next financial year’s budget for amenity upgrades to Central Coast Stadium.

Council committed some time ago to upgrade facilities to support attracting women’s sport to the stadium. In particular, in the true spirit of partnership, to support the Mariners bid to secure a Women’s A League Team for the Central Coast, Council promised it would deliver the necessary amenities to support the team.

Council’s commitment is further confirmed by the fact that funding for the additions are in the Draft 2017-18 Operational Plan currently on public exhibition.

Council CEO, Mr Rob Noble, said Council is currently in discussions with designers to finalise the layout for the change rooms to ensure they would be ready in time for the start of the A League season.

“We have allocated the funds, put designers in place and are confident the change rooms will be ready for action in just a few months,” Mr Noble said.

“We are not sure what has occurred with the Mariners’ bid to have a women’s A League team for the Central Coast, and we are extremely disappointed that is has been unsuccessful.

The FFA confirmed the following:

• The 2017/18 season will remain a nine team competition and this position will be reviewed again in 12 months time;
• There remains the opportunity for the Mariners to return to the competition in the 2018/19 season;

• That the provision of additional change rooms at Central Coast Stadium prior to the 18/19 Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League seasons is paramount to CCM successful inclusion in the W-League competition.
• Adequate player facilities (change rooms) are fundamental for FFA to ensure Central Coast Stadium can host Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League double headers.

If these are the only reasons given by the FFA then it still points at the council. The council has talked platitudes for years while treating CCM badly and fawning over NRL teams with cushy deals. Promises for next year just don't cut it. Lawrie's excuse was always that he couldn't fight for us because it was a conflict of interest - frankly then, he did us no favours by being there.