SOMETIMES the things you love hurt you the most.
While I could take a disappointing A-League season after the brilliance of the 2007 championship win, the Victory’s off-season and Champions League campaign have been disgraceful.
And I’m not talking about the results.
Last Wednesday night’s effort by the Victory management was appalling given the opportunities that abounded.
Two of the clubs favourite sons were moving off after serving the club with passion and sharing the A-League title.
Yet there was not a mention of the contribution from either Daniel Piorkowski or Adrian Caceras.
Neither player was on the bench to get one last run for the club. There was no public address, motorcade around the stadium or highlights on the big screen.
Thanks for nothing boys.
The incident highlighted a growing number of gaffes from Victory management that could prove costly on and off the field.
While Sydney FC and Newcastle both have memberships available, Melbourne are lagging behind on the April timeline they set out, and missed the opportunity of making sale to Victory fans at the last matches.
While I could take a disappointing A-League season after the brilliance of the 2007 championship win, the Victory’s off-season and Champions League campaign have been disgraceful.
And I’m not talking about the results.
Last Wednesday night’s effort by the Victory management was appalling given the opportunities that abounded.
Two of the clubs favourite sons were moving off after serving the club with passion and sharing the A-League title.
Yet there was not a mention of the contribution from either Daniel Piorkowski or Adrian Caceras.
Neither player was on the bench to get one last run for the club. There was no public address, motorcade around the stadium or highlights on the big screen.
Thanks for nothing boys.
The incident highlighted a growing number of gaffes from Victory management that could prove costly on and off the field.
While Sydney FC and Newcastle both have memberships available, Melbourne are lagging behind on the April timeline they set out, and missed the opportunity of making sale to Victory fans at the last matches.
With a crowd of less than 10,000 for the match, where were the free tickets for school kids to come along, or cheap $5 tickets for members to reward them for their support.
Or why couldn't there be an incentive for those who forked out a $25 minimum for tickets to a dead rubber? What about a 25% discount on merchandise?
Instead the club are more interested in promoting their meaningless match against professional cheats Juventus... more to come on that one.
The only A-League club to be recording a profit needs to be sure to treat its fans and players well for its own good.
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