FourFourTwo: Mariners Hit 3,000 Mark

[dibo (pron. "DIB-OH")]

Mariners Hit 3,000 Mark

Sep 19 2007 16:02

Central Coast Mariners’ early season success on the field has been duplicated off it with Mariners membership numbers passing the 3,000 mark.

Having registered 600 members in season one and 1,800 in season two, the Mariners’ landmark achievement in 2007/08 shows the staggering growth the club has enjoyed since their inaugural fixture in May 2005.

Mariners members can now be found all across New South Wales, including Drew Evans whose Singleton residence is 126km away from the Mariners’ home ground, as far west as Springwood where Campbell Hislop proudly wears the yellow and navy, and as far south as Cronulla, where Troy Weston and Leisa Furlong are Mariners Members.

"These are very exciting times for Central Coast Mariners members and supporters," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.

"On the field, I could not be more proud of what we have achieved so far this season, while off the field, I’ve been equally heartened by the uptake of our memberships, and the increased amount of corporate partners that have identified with the vision of our club.

"At this early stage, indications are that we are set for the most memorable campaign of our short history, and it’s certainly not too late for our supporters who have yet to become members to join us for season three.

"Membership is the lifeblood of any sporting organisation and by committing to the Mariners as a member, you are committing to the Central Coast as a region."

This Sunday, the Mariners will again be hoping for another sizeable Bluetongue Stadium attendance when they take on the Perth Glory in Round 5 of the Hyundai A-League.

Currently top of the table and two points clear of nearest rivals Newcastle Jets, the Mariners are hopeful of adding to the crowd on Sunday.

"This is a call to arms – our team has illustrated their intention to be the best in the land this season and we need the Central Coast people to recognise this ambition and support our team this Sunday and throughout the remainder of the season," said Gorman.

"The Mariners embody the community spirit and unity that is so passionately represented across the Central Coast and we want to see that same spirit and unity represented in the grand stands on Sunday, where we will be aiming to extend our lead at the top of the Hyundai A-League."

[northernspirit]

great news, people in melbourne would laugh at it but they wouldnt understand how good that is for such a small region

[Perm]

thats great seeing we didnt even make the finals last year!

[ceburoo]

I would think that there is every chance that te figure will have to be updated to read 4000 in the near future (hopefully this season). My son in law picked up his membership prior to the Sydney game and his membership number is 3680.

So given the outstanding start to the season and the positive feedback both on and off the field there should have been more sign ons since my son in law's sign on.

[dibo (pron. "DIB-OH")]

ceburoo said:

I would think that there is every chance that te figure will have to be updated to read 4000 in the near future (hopefully this season). My son in law picked up his membership prior to the Sydney game and his membership number is 3680.

So given the outstanding start to the season and the positive feedback both on and off the field there should have been more sign ons since my son in law's sign on.

there'll be a little bit of wash from past members not renewing for a range of reasons, or not renewing in time to keep their number. but that's pretty positive.

[marinermick]

1% of the central coast population are members!

[dru]

Very weird to see ones name turn up in an article like that.

good to see the numbers going up, but at this rate I'll never win the members draw. ;D

[midfielder]

Hold the faith we can be the revolution. Lets just look to grown promote and cheer the yellow team.

It's great news compared to any other team our percentages, are high we are luckly to have our board instead of one like Sydney or the Scum.

Agian hold the faith we shall overcome and become the team and sport of the Central Coast and oneday Asia.

[Fish]

United,the Yellow,will never be defeated

[newieutd]

dru said:

Very weird to see ones name turn up in an article like that.

good to see the numbers going up, but at this rate I'll never win the members draw. ;D

People always ask who the hell is that guy jumpng up and down like an idiot for when that Yellow and Blue team kicked a non-oval shaped ball into what looks like a net.

"Oh thats Drew"

[dibo (pron. "DIB-OH")]

midfielder said:

It's great news compared to any other team our percentages, are high we are luckly to have our board instead of one like Sydney or the Scum.

i don't understand that sentence

[DJ]

Great growth on the coast - let's hope it continues in the right direction!

Congrats to Ivan and the rest of the guys, their hard work is proving to be paying off!

[marinermick]

dibo said:

midfielder said:

It's great news compared to any other team our percentages, are high we are luckly to have our board instead of one like Sydney or the Scum.

i don't understand that sentence

It's great news. Compared to any other team our percentages are high. We are lucky to have our board instead of one like Sydney or the Scum.

[Pete]

djgrounsell said:

Great growth on the coast - let's hope it continues in the right direction!

Congrats to Ivan and the rest of the guys, their hard work is proving to be paying off!

Too right! Great work Ivan and your staff. Persevering with grumpy old farts like me, and handling a multitude of questions (and replacing constantly lost memberships, eh Eggba ) all pays off in the end. Give Ivan a raise, Lyall!

[EGGBA]

petethebusdriver said:

djgrounsell said:

Great growth on the coast - let's hope it continues in the right direction!

Congrats to Ivan and the rest of the guys, their hard work is proving to be paying off!

Too right! Great work Ivan and your staff. Persevering with grumpy old farts like me, and handling a multitude of questions (and replacing constantly lost memberships, eh Eggba ) all pays off in the end. Give Ivan a raise, Lyall!

Yup Ivan and the mariners rock although I'm not sure he should be giving a pay rise as I'm not convinced that they have actually worked out my address yet lol.
Congrats to every one involved in the office Ivan & Coonan etc,
All the players for all the public appearances and being so approachable,
Lawrie and coaching staff for building a team not just trying to buy a toilet seat.
All the fans who chased and hounded their friends and family to join the yellow wave.
Big effort keep up the good work.

[Jeff (LouMacari)]

But what the press release DIDN'T say was that its now over the 3000 mark thanks to Eggy's extra 3 season passes they had to come up with due to his drunken amnesia!

[Mermaid]

RIDE THE YELLOW WAVE!!!!!!

[Pete]

eggsta said:

petethebusdriver said:

Yup Ivan and the mariners rock although I'm not sure he should be giving a pay rise as I'm not convinced that they have actually worked out my address yet lol.
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Big effort keep up the good work.

Eggba, it's very hard for them to figure out exactly where "In the back seat of my car out the front of my girlfriend's house" is, mate.

[Jesus]

From what the guy at the mariners tent was saying over the microphone, he seemed to suggest that "family" season passes only counted as one "membership" for the figures. He suggested the number of "members" was subsequently reasonably higher.

That was my interpretation...though I did take a knock to the head