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It seems weird that the chairman said how surprised and disappointed he was, but he did not ask Kosmina to reconsider his resignation.

... also that the assistant Valkanis took the head role so quickly.


Sounds like there's more to this story than we've been told ...

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/262359,adelaide-fans-fury-at-reds-chaos.aspx 

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Where there is smoke there is fire ??  Massive few weeks coming up for us .Two home games against wsw and victory then we travel to sydney then Wellington.
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UUU REDS wrote:
Where there is smoke there is fire ??  Massive few weeks coming up for us .Two home games against wsw and victory then we travel to sydney then Wellington.
Who owned the club when Vidmar did his pissant town rant? Just feels like deja vu.
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Very interesting to hear they are trying to lure Serg back for a loan stint only a couple of weeks after bidding good riddance to him...

Pretty "pathetic" really - as they backed Kossie's choice of leaving him outside the match squad for most of the season and now they are having to back track. 

I always wished we were somehow able to capitalize on Serg's lack of game time at Adelaide before he left, but I guess he would have been too expensive for us

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 More likely the lack of import spots free.

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I always wished we were somehow able to capitalize on Serg's lack of game time at Adelaide before he left, but I guess he would have been too expensive for us
Adelaide wouldn't let him leave for another A-League side. They turned down a few overseas bids because the offers were too low also. Guess they gave up trying to get some cash.
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Apparently Kosmina had said that the game had past Serg ??? Wasnt he the Golden boot winner just the other year??? Dont let the door hit you on your way out Kossie :-)
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From bad to worse for Adelaide

Adelaide United FC @adelutd_fc

BREAKING | @BDjite will have scans late this afternoon to determine the extent of a groin injury he picked up in yesterday's #REDSvWSW
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Thats what you get for rushing him back :-(  Adelaide have a tough few rounds coming up .Victory -home then we travel to sydney then to Wellington .
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Flattered that you said Wellington will be tough


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Flattered that you said Wellington will be tough

Its an away game for us and we have been terible on the road .But it would be nice to see a win in Nz for the first time :-)
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UUU REDS wrote:

Flattered that you said Wellington will be tough

Its an away game for us and we have been terible on the road .But it would be nice to see a win in Nz for the first time :-)

Will be the first time I've seen Adelaide play in Wellington as they haven't been here in ages. Have seen them play at Hindmarsh but will be good to complete the 'home set'.
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UUU REDS wrote:

Flattered that you said Wellington will be tough

Its an away game for us and we have been terible on the road .But it would be nice to see a win in Nz for the first time :-)

Adelaide have won in Wellington before - or do you mean you personally?
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Sorry mate yes me personaly .The last three years its been Wellington-Christchurch and last year Auckland so this is fourth time lucky ;-)
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In that case, you're probably a decent chance. Although we've actually played quite well against Adelaide this season and have been pretty unlucky to lose both of them.

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I cant wait for my Nz trip its always a highlight travelling over :-):-)
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Adelaide United has secured the services of young striker Tomi Juric on a short term contract until the end of the A-League season.

Juric will arrive in Adelaide on Tuesday from Croatia, where he has been playing with top tier side NK Inter Zapresic.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/1140334/Adelaide-lure-young-striker-back-home

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I wonder if their fans are as angry about that signing as we are about the signing of our young striker until the end of the season?

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Tegal wrote:

I wonder if their fans are as angry about that signing as we are about the signing of our young striker until the end of the season?

http://www.wearethereds.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4727

Only 2 pages! Needs more angst to fill up space, what will journos do without source material?
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Had a quick look at their forums, they are very welcoming, but are appearing to wait until they see him in action before making a decision on whether it's a good move or not.

EDIT: You beat me to it every time RR...

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Never thought I'd be jealous (thats 'jelly' for all you under 18s out there) of an Adelaide united forum. 

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Im very happy that the club has signed a striker especially after serg leaving .But i will wait and see him in action before i get excited :-)
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 Things going belly up at Adelaide


ADELAIDE United's coaching selection committee has quit tonight after Mike Valkanis was appointed Reds assistant coach today.

Former Socceroos Craig Foster, John Perin and Alex Tobin and Reds owner and board member Bruno Marveggio have all walked away from helping Adelaide United select a long-term future coach.

Perin said the panel was disappointed that the club appointed Valkanis before the committee was ready to announce its candidates.

Perin said the committee did not recommend Valkanis as an assistant or head coach.

"It's strange how a club can announce an assistant without announcing their head coach first," Perin said.

"They're putting the cart before the horse and we've decided that we're wasting our time."

Foster also an expert SBS football analyst posted a statement on Facebook.

"Following discussions last week relating to the proposed coach selection process which have not led to a satisfactory resolution," Foster posted.

"I have resigned from the panel.

"I wish the club and fans the very best of endeavours and a successful coming season."

The panel was endorsed by the club in February, less than a week after John Kosmina quit in January.
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 Followed by

Hearing Ernie Merrick may now be the pea to coach Adelaide United

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2ndBest wrote:

 Followed by

Hearing Ernie Merrick may now be the pea to coach Adelaide United

Oh, that lols that will bring.
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2ndBest wrote:

 ... owner and board member Bruno Marveggio have all walked away from helping Adelaide United select a long-term future coach.

Wait.. wouldn't that be a bit worrying? Kind of like Rob Morrison pulling out of our coach search and saying f*$% it, Domey can pick who he wants.

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ADELAIDE United are set to announce Josep Gombau as their new coach, au.fourfourtwo.com can reveal.

The 36 year old Spaniard is currently with Hong Kong side Kitchee after joining them in 2009 but it is believed he has now done a deal to join Adelaide as soon as possible.

The Catalonian was a former member of Barcelona's coaching staff where he was technical director of the youth academy and he holds a Pro Licence.

It is understood he will keep caretaker coach Michael Valkanis as his assistant when he takes charge.
http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/270019,reds-look-to-hong-kong-for-new-boss.aspx
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Ramon Trib, your time will come.

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Val Migliaccio @Val61

Josep Gombau is @adelutd_fc new coach. Club Announcement shortly #aleague
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To say I am skeptical about this appointment would be an understatement. 

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Adelaide to finish last in 13/14

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patrick478 wrote:

To say I am skeptical about this appointment would be an understatement. 

Least this time he really exists ...
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patrick478 wrote:

To say I am skeptical about this appointment would be an understatement. 

Least this time he really exists ...
Does he though...? #conspiracy
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 This potentially has comedy written all over it.

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I do wonder why they have hired a coach who is apparently going to implement a brand new playing style when they already have 21/23 players contracted for next season.

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patrick478 wrote:

I do wonder why they have hired a coach who is apparently going to implement a brand new playing style when they already have 21/23 players contracted for next season.



Why do you care?
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Think this is a decent signing actually. If your gonna sign a foreigner, at least he has experience playing in asia.


His record there was outstanding as well!

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In Hong Kong..not exactly one of Asia's top leagues, is it?

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Adelaide United have started a video series interviewing their coaches, players and staff.

The Pitch - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGpqRwF3ypzvja2FwKKAJzWwxUTBbvkAE

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