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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby Old Gregg Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:36 am

I'd agree that the disconnect between club admin and the fans is disastrous for the club. There's also no excuse for it. We have a small membership and a close relationship is not only attainable but highly desirable. A club our size cannot simply be a professional business. Sure, a few of us on here complain about the way past stars have been treated but I sincerely believe that the projected 'culture' of the club doesn't feel inclusive or respectful of those of us who pay the bills in many ways. Yet again this season has ended with enormous disrespect shown to fans and champions who are leaving. You simply can't do that. We're hardly a global brand beyond criticism.

The stadium is an absolute joy to watch football in and we should be glad to be in it. Sadly the franchises and bars are poorly run and the game-day atmosphere (despite a really good effort from the ground announcer) lacks any sort 'family' feeling. Putting a basic roof structure over the E, N &S ends would also make a massive difference to spectator comfort and noise levels in the ground. The acoustics of football make a HUGE difference.

AU has made the same mistake that many small schools do when they start to grow. Rather than cultivating their 'community' feel and roots they go 'corporate' in their communication and play to an elite. It never works and it alienates fans.

In essence there is nothing at all wrong with Hindmarsh or our deal with AEC. That's just business and it's one hell of a football stadium. What's amiss is the relationship with the fans in terms of our involvement and comfort.
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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby Stuckey Tue Jul 11, 2017 1:32 pm

I still remember the night it was a full house against Victory and Kewell........ for a trial game !!!

The league needs to find a sustainable way to get the big names in. Sure, we have some superb players but the names bring the people. I know I'll cop stick for this but I'd love to see a club go after Rooney once he has finished winning trophies with us !!!
If the club signed someone like Rooney that would equal more games at AO.

I agree that would be great for crowds. But its just not realistic.
The best the club can do IMO is create exciting youth prospects and they hold on to them long enough for the majority of fans to get behind them (e.g. Burns, Leckie, Djite, Mabil) Then once they have been with the club a few years sell them on to a serious league for serious money. In the time the fans have time to get to know their replacement as they come in. Obviously this is a perfect world scenario but I think it's far more likely than someone like Rooney ever coming to Adelaide.
IMO the only chance AU have of signing someone like that would be if they become a significant name in player development and someone like Rooney wants to get into coaching. So they come to AU to learn how we develop youth while offering their playing services for a season or two.
But considering the club appears to be the last person to identify the talent they have under their noses (with case a point being that they've allowed a 18 year old fringe Socceroo leave the club for next to nothing) I can't see that happening anytime soon.
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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby Futbol_Crazy21 Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:59 pm

.@gcmayer on Club moving to Norwood: "It's just not going to happen. We're not going anywhere." #CoachesNight
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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby Stuckey Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:04 am

.@gcmayer on Club moving to Norwood: "It's just not going to happen. We're not going anywhere." #CoachesNight
So why get into talks with Norwood if they aren't going anywhere.
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Postby Futbol_Crazy21 Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:38 am

.@gcmayer on Club moving to Norwood: "It's just not going to happen. We're not going anywhere." #CoachesNight
So why get into talks with Norwood if they aren't going anywhere.
The genius that is Greg Griffin I guess. Trying to manufacture some leverage.

Look out for his new book 'The Art of the Boy who cried Wolf'.
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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby EdDog Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:03 am

.@gcmayer on Club moving to Norwood: "It's just not going to happen. We're not going anywhere." #CoachesNight
So why get into talks with Norwood if they aren't going anywhere.
The genius that is Greg Griffin I guess. Trying to manufacture some leverage.

Look out for his new book 'The Art of the Boy who cried Wolf'.
Calm down guys.

Seniors were never talked about as playing there (from what I read).

Only teams mentioned were youth and or the women's team.

People jumped to conclusions.
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Re: United Playing at Norwood Oval!?!

Postby mcjules Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:05 pm

.@gcmayer on Club moving to Norwood: "It's just not going to happen. We're not going anywhere." #CoachesNight
So why get into talks with Norwood if they aren't going anywhere.
The genius that is Greg Griffin I guess. Trying to manufacture some leverage.

Look out for his new book 'The Art of the Boy who cried Wolf'.
Calm down guys.

Seniors were never talked about as playing there (from what I read).

Only teams mentioned were youth and or the women's team.

People jumped to conclusions.
Yeah the way the article was written didn't help though.

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