This past week has been a big one for the club,
plenty happening off the field at board level, which according to most people,
is good news for the club and its future. We also had a couple of preseason
victories over the weekend and a date for the AGM has finally been announced.
In December last year we had an early preseason match against Blacktown
Spartans, we suffered a 5-1 defeat then, in what was not a great display it has
to be said, all be it with half a squad missing. So it was nice to see us turn
the tables only a few short months later and grab a 2-1 win on Friday night.
Obviously the status of the squad was different in December compared to
February, but it shows at least a steady improvement. Oliver Green and Jason
Madonis were the goal-scorers for our victory.
On Sunday we backed up to play Chinese Super League outfit, Guangzhou R&F, we
played well and managed to come away with a 4-1 victory. Niko Tsattalios scored
twice, whilst Brayden Sorge and Chris Triantis grabbed the other two. Make of
the result what you will, I have no idea if this Chinese team had reserves
playing or whatever, and the Chinese have had quite a full schedule it must be
said, something like 3-4 matches in just over a week.
Good or bad I am not one to take preseason form all that seriously, but it is
always nice to win. We have had a quite a few matches now and most of the squad
has been given a run, but I expect now that with less than 3 weeks until the
season begins, in the remaining preseason games we will see what is close to
our starting XI.
When it comes to the make-up of that XI or any match-day squad, hopefully
greater consideration is given to players who are performing well and to how
much a player can contribute to the team and not how old somebody is. If you’re
good enough you’re old enough, in my book.
Other news this week, were some changes in personnel inside the Sydney Olympic
board. Look, I’m no expert here, but from what I’ve been told, this is good
news, especially in regards to the much anticipated Tempe re-development.
Anyone who has done in the past or is willing to do so in the present, put in
their own money to help the club, I tip my hat to them. Stability and the
future of the club is of paramount importance and we all hope Tempe becomes a
reality.
Finally the club announced the date for the AGM, which will be held on the 31st
of July this year, we hope to see it.
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