Roar Rumours

[midfielder]

The drums are beating with strong local rumours being [I am told] pretty strong tonight, it looks to be all over for the Bakries who appear to have thrown in the towel and handed the franchise back to the FFA today.

 

[Roy Law]

We are always hearing of the financial difficulties of the Mariners; the franchise that should not exist because it is too small. But, have we ever been owned by FFA? Have we ever returned our licence? WSW (obviously), Perth, Adelaide, the Roar, Gold Coast are among some of the clubs whose existence owes/owed much to the intervention of FFA. I am not sure if the Jets ever did, but it came very close.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Weren't we the first to turn a profit?
Regardless, not good news for the Roar. I don't wish difficulties on any club. Had no idea they were struggling.

 

[MagpieMariner]

Possibly even worse news -- Aloisi appointed as next season coach. Hope he's improved since his time at City. I do hope he does well, I like him, but a good player doesn't necessarily make a good coach.

 

[UnitedsNo9]

I disagree. I know he didn't get a win in his first 17 games (which is massive really). Though, I thought they were one of the best teams to watch in the league in terms of style of football. They also created heaps of opportunities. Williams had a shocking first half of the season missing multiple chances to score, but he came good after Aloisi left. Mifsud was woeful and couldn't score in the 1000 odd chances he had. And of course Orlando getting injured straight off the plane was very unlucky.

You could say that Mifsud was poor recruiting, that Williams was better coached after Aloisi left. Though Engelaar was most certainly a boss signing as he dominated when he came back from the leg break. And for the two strikers I don't know what else a gaffer has to do for a striker other than to ensure they are being given every possible chance to score - which I believe they were.

 

[MagpieMariner]

You make some good points, especially Mifsud & Williams. I note that Williams didn't have a brilliant season this year, although I wouldn't mind seeing him with CCM. Perhaps Engelaar made the difference for Williams after Aloisi left, not better coaching. This last season the coaching was the same and Engelaar wasn't there. Who knows.
Certainly what you say has given me reason to revise my opinion of Aloisi's coaching. I really hope he does well (but not as well as Walmsley).

 

[UnitedsNo9]

Agreed, I would like to see him do well. If he can get a couple of good signings will be interesting to see how he goes.