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Post by lawrielawrie on Aug 3, 2006 18:25:00 GMT 10
Who would have predicted it?
This is great and big news for the Mariners however it does remain to be seen whether his fitness will allow him to perform to his very high standard.
I for one will be an interested observer to see how this develops.
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Post by LeedsMariner#4 on Aug 3, 2006 18:29:20 GMT 10
Great news!!!
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Post by blackadder on Aug 3, 2006 18:31:51 GMT 10
Well apparently been given the all clear health wise, so some positive signs there Will be on Ch7 Sunrise program tomorrow at some stage for anyone that can watch it.  |
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Post by Farthing on Aug 3, 2006 18:39:18 GMT 10
Where did you hear about this, i havent seen anything anywhere about vidmar signing with us.
And blackadder what time will he be on sunrise
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Post by lawrielawrie on Aug 3, 2006 18:40:34 GMT 10
Well apparently been given the all clear health wise, so some positive signs there Will be on Ch7 Sunrise program tomorrow at some stage for anyone that can watch it. It will generate a lot of great publicity for us which will have lots of knock on benefits. Journalists (even those from the official HAL website) may pay more attention and take us seriously. It could potentially attract other ex Rangers (boo!) and Socceroos to the club. Sponsorship is another obvious side of the club that could benefit. Season ticket sales and general sales hopefully will increase as a result. We need a little realism here, he is only one player and a defender so I won't be expecting queue for ticket tomorrow but a good step. If we get a home semi and he plays it might be quite an evening. Anyone know his current fitness. I guessing fine as he made himself available for the Socceroos. Anyone know for sure. |
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Post by lawrielawrie on Aug 3, 2006 18:42:28 GMT 10
Where did you hear about this, i havent seen anything anywhere about vidmar signing with us. And blackadder what time will he be on sunrise You heard it here, is that not good enough.  |
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Post by blackadder on Aug 3, 2006 18:53:33 GMT 10
Where did you hear about this, i havent seen anything anywhere about vidmar signing with us. And blackadder what time will he be on sunrise Was just a little report at the end of the Ch 7 news report (like breaking news), and they just mentioned he will be arriving back in the country tomorrow and then straight onto sunrise (no time given unfortunatly) |
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Post by pieman on Aug 3, 2006 18:54:25 GMT 10
There's nothing offical from the club or the FFA are you sure he's joining us and not just drumming up support, PR stunt??
If so Welcome Tony and enjoy the Coast.
GOD'S Country!! ;D
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Post by kitdo on Aug 3, 2006 19:00:59 GMT 10
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Post by forzamariners on Aug 3, 2006 19:05:36 GMT 10
Welcome Tony, to the best club in the league.
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Post by blackadder on Aug 3, 2006 19:22:39 GMT 10
There's nothing offical from the club or the FFA are you sure he's joining us and not just drumming up support, PR stunt?? If so Welcome Tony and enjoy the Coast. GOD'S Country!! ;D Definitly mentioned in the caption on screen he has signed, and in the report given  |
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Post by LeedsMariner#4 on Aug 3, 2006 19:28:54 GMT 10
Great news for several reasons:
1) Will add plenty of experience and class to our squad
2) Maybe used in a coaching capacity as well and will be great for Wilko and the other young lads
3) We must be doing ok financially as Lyall wouldnt risk our future (FFA are probably contributing but he would still cost a bit)
4) Will hopefully put a few extra bums on seats at mighty Bluetongue!
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Post by Rubbernose on Aug 3, 2006 19:48:49 GMT 10
Fantastic news. I can't believe it. Woohoo!
One of my all time fave Socceroos.
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Post by LouMacari on Aug 3, 2006 19:57:57 GMT 10
That same story is appearing on 'twg' webpage. Never been one of my favourites, I'll reserve my judgement on his playing style but from a media point of view, this is excellent for the mariners if it does go ahead.
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Post by kitdo on Aug 3, 2006 20:06:23 GMT 10
yeah he could bring great publicity and the story is on fox sports news active
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Post by Jesus on Aug 3, 2006 20:14:15 GMT 10
There's only one Tony Vidmar |
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Post by Sam on Aug 3, 2006 20:20:28 GMT 10
YES!!!!!!! Im so happy! ;D ;D ;D ;D Jamie has competition for favourite player now!!!
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Post by fisherman on Aug 3, 2006 21:30:34 GMT 10
I think the likes of Archie Thompson, Alex Brosque and Joel Griffiths will test him, I think Beachamp is a better player and would have been in the World Cup squad even if Vidmar was fit. We don't need defenders in this league, we want goals and that means strikers, send the defenders to the minor leagues in the UK.
Negative signing, should have got Joel Griffiths and let Petrie go home, imagine Griffiths and Pondeljak working together, speed to burn. We should be developing young defenders and buying goal scorers.
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Post by LeedsMariner#4 on Aug 3, 2006 21:36:03 GMT 10
didnt we not have the best goals for last season? without mrdja, hutcho, pondeljak, kwassie for parts of the season?  |
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Post by Fish on Aug 3, 2006 21:49:12 GMT 10
Thompson,Brosque and Griffiths I think hell handle it fine.Biggest day in the clubs history I would have thought lets be positive hey fisherman  |
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