FC Adelaide

[17N]

Heard there was a meeting last Wednesday to gauge interest for further committee members.

Any positive news.

[Steve#4]

Heard there was a meeting last Wednesday to gauge interest for further committee members.

Any positive news.

Doesn't that happen with most clubs most years?

[Off The Ball]

You don't see many people posting committee information on here - maybe go back to where you heard something and ask them...

[17N]

The meeting was in regards to the club continuing on next year.

Folding or a merger is a real possibility, apparently.

[Stuckey]

Wow no Luke or Fitz. Is anyone running the club now?
Careful lads the wolves are circling Western Youth Centre!

[Fitz]

Myself and Luke are just too busy to run the club this year. Luke was having to take days off last year to run it, as he didnt have the extra hands to help out. George has taken on committee duties, and from where it looked like the club was gone, I think itll be around come start of season.

[Paleon Patros Germanos]

Baby Huey comes riding in...

[Stuckey]

Myself and Luke are just too busy to run the club this year. Luke was having to take days off last year to run it, as he didnt have the extra hands to help out. George has taken on committee duties, and from where it looked like the club was gone, I think itll be around come start of season.

Well a lot of hands make light work. I wonder if handing out jobs in return for reduced fees would help?
BBQing, line marking, kit washing, fund raising, groin rubbing? All jobs people wouldn't mind doing for a price!

[Steve#4]

Myself and Luke are just too busy to run the club this year. Luke was having to take days off last year to run it, as he didnt have the extra hands to help out. George has taken on committee duties, and from where it looked like the club was gone, I think itll be around come start of season.

Well a lot of hands make light work. I wonder if handing out jobs in return for reduced fees would help?
BBQing, line marking, kit washing, fund raising, groin rubbing? All jobs people wouldn't mind doing for a price!

If the club has to reduce fees to get people to help out than I am sorry it is not much of a club.....

[Fitz]

Myself and Luke are just too busy to run the club this year. Luke was having to take days off last year to run it, as he didnt have the extra hands to help out. George has taken on committee duties, and from where it looked like the club was gone, I think itll be around come start of season.

Well a lot of hands make light work. I wonder if handing out jobs in return for reduced fees would help?
BBQing, line marking, kit washing, fund raising, groin rubbing? All jobs people wouldn't mind doing for a price!

If the club has to reduce fees to get people to help out than I am sorry it is not much of a club.....

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

[Steve#4]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

Well if things don't work out at FC (which I hope they do, good bunch there) we can always use like minded people at StClair...

We had 3 guys come out to pre season last year from FC but unfortunately for us they headed back to help out the club and their mates.

[Fitz]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

Well if things don't work out at FC (which I hope they do, good bunch there) we can always use like minded people at StClair...

We had 3 guys come out to pre season last year from FC but unfortunately for us they headed back to help out the club and their mates.

youre pretty big on the recruitment drive Franco

i wont have time to play this season i dont reckon. good luck at Vipers.

[Steve#4]

You don't ask you don't get

[sephiroth]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

sounds like you joined the wrong Greek club. no heart (hence double relegation). Vipers, Titans, or Raptors will welcome you with open arms.

[FC OLDBOY]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

sounds like you joined the wrong Greek club. no heart (hence double relegation). Vipers, Titans, or Raptors will welcome you with open arms.

and open legs!

[finnidi george]

Is FC Adelaide going to survive next year or are they going to fold? Is there anyone out there who knows?

[MA Hawker]

Is FC Adelaide going to survive next year or are they going to fold? Is there anyone out there who knows?

Finnishi gorge, you know the club is dead and burried. You were the main cause it went down the drain.

[finnidi george]

Just been on the FC Adelaide website and it states that the club has folded. What a sad day for what was a great club.

[Fitz]

Just been on the FC Adelaide website and it states that the club has folded. What a sad day for what was a great club.

Doesnt say that on the website. Post the link if so.

[Dash Riprock]

Just been on the FC Adelaide website and it states that the club has folded. What a sad day for what was a great club.

Wind up merchant and first rate

[Chaos]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

sounds like you joined the wrong Greek club. no heart (hence double relegation). Vipers, Titans, or Raptors will welcome you with open arms.

Raptors were relegated from sun div 2 last season :?

[FC OLDBOY]

Just been on the FC Adelaide website and it states that the club has folded. What a sad day for what was a great club.

Finnidi George I thought the committee gave the keys to the club to George Vlahos and he was going to be the knight in shinning armour. But I guess that like all council workers, that just sit around doing FA.

R.I.P FC

Boreass and Polities would be doing a tsamiko at the royal after hearing this.

[sephiroth]

Cant fault your logic Franco. Being there last year (my first year at the club) I saw how much work Luke was putting in to keep the club running. I offered to help out, and ended up on the Committee and coaching 2 sides. I loved helping the club, but you throw all the behind the scenes stuff in like organising match day setups, clean up, player rego, kit washing, collecting souvlaki and drinks for match day, as well as playing and coaching 2 games a weekend, I was absolutely knackered come end of the season. If Luke had to do everything by himself all season, he would have gone insane. The boys in the C grade sides are the heartbeat of the club, and are generally the only guys that help out in any significant way (by putting up nets etc).

I come from a country town where everyone at the club does their bit. People arent hounded into doing the smallest menial tasks, they offer to do them. My personal club at home (an Aussie Rules club - we had no football clubs there) that I played for, has what is termed the 'Dad's Army', which is a group of retired players, current players' fathers and other members of the club who have no involvement in the committee's, yet they are always there, cooking BBQ's, at working bees, pouring beers and generally doing all the little things that need to be done. then you count the ladies helping out as well. now my point is - all of these people, these volunteers, see nothing in return for it. they still pay their memberships (players pay far more obviously) but they still put say $50 each into the club, just to say they are part of it, and are helping out. it is all done with no expectations of anything at all in return, and then they still volunteer for more duties. THAT is the basis of a club, and it is precisely what FCA are lacking atm.

sounds like you joined the wrong Greek club. no heart (hence double relegation). Vipers, Titans, or Raptors will welcome you with open arms.

Raptors were relegated from sun div 2 last season :?

Read what i wrote. No heart at FCA.

[Blackadder]

FC OLDBOY. After Finini George and Antonis got hand on club there was no way it could have ever recovered.

[FC OLDBOY]

FC OLDBOY. After Finini George and Antonis got hand on club there was no way it could have ever recovered.

Obvious schmuckadder your not from the club. Mr Finni and his mate Antonis saved the club from shutting the doors last year as the old committe had enough.
To my knowledge they were ONLY going to help out for a year,(raise all the money and put a committe in place)and then see if anyone else would take over and do the hard yards. Obviously no one put there hand up to take over for this year so it looks like last drinks at the club.

[darkknight]

If this news is true about FC Adelaide folding, I and everyone at the Monarchs are sorry to hear that, we have had a very good relationship with your club over the years, and we had thought that with the merging of Old Boys & Olympic that you would continue to be a strong club. Well done to all the lads over the years that kept the club going, you will be missed in the league. Good luck to all the young lads that just started playing there over the past few years, and hope you all find a new home that makes you feel welcome.

[finnidi george]

Thanks for the kind words Darknight. We had some great battles against the Monarchs who always play the game in the right manner. Good luck this year in Div 2. As for my club mate, it is finished. The website is closed and from what i have heard, alot of last years team have left. All of us involved in the club should be embarrased the way things have turned out. Relegation two years in a row has decimated the club. To many people/players there were in it for themselves.

[sephiroth]

any club struggling for facilities in the West now has a ready made venue.

[Steve#4]

Someone told me they were looking at a C side to play in the lower Sat divs to keep the name going, hope this happens.

From what I hear though there are a few Western Suburb clubs that have benefited numbers wise because of it.

[Fitz]

Someone told me they were looking at a C side to play in the lower Sat divs to keep the name going, hope this happens.

From what I hear though there are a few Western Suburb clubs that have benefited numbers wise because of it.

Cheeky man Franco.