Pre-season Update

Well I'll be stuffed. Seems that I was a fair way off with some of the things in my last piece. 

Starting with Chris May, who I thought the club would have retained at all costs, has parted ways after not getting the pay rise he was after. I can understand him wanting a pay rise and definitely understand the club not being able to afford it, but what I struggle to understand is why you would make a move like that before securing another club that is willing to pay you more? Who knows, maybe I'm a fair way off again with my prediction, but with the stupid systems in place in the league, it's not so easy for a visa player to pick and choose where he wants to play and how much he wants to play for.

Moving along to Tomislav Uskok who was off to Sydney United for a year before returning to the club, who has pleasantly surprised us all by securing his first A-league contract at Central Coast Mariners. I say surprised because after a few unsuccessful trials, it seemed like he was never going to be given the chance he deserved to prove himself in the nations top division. Will be disappointed if he doesn't return in 2017, but glad he will be playing at the highest level available to him.

Farewell Anth

But perhaps the biggest surprise for me is the departure of Anthony Colosimo. Playing more than 100 games over 7 odd seasons, he was the longest serving player at the club who remained loyal throughout. I'm devastated that the club has decided let him go, but at the end of the day I am sure whoever has made the decision has their reasons. I would like to wish him all the best in the future and he will always be welcome at Somers St.

Oddly enough, one goes and another returns. After getting some much desired game time and finding the back of the net a few times, Jacob has returned to the club for the 2016 season. Let's hope he can hit the same form he was in prior to his latest injury.

I'm not going touch on the other signings for now as to be honest I don't know too much about them. I guess time will tell whether they are up to it or not.

In other news;

Some much overdue improvements are being made around the stadium with the car park behind the grandstand being asphalted, as well as the fence around the pitch being torn down and replaced by a much more attractive shorter version. 

Memberships are out. Not too much has changed with the usual Corporate/Gold/Silver/Bronze staying the same. Should be available for purchase immediately after the new year.

Friendship Cup has been confirmed for Valentines Day weekend up in Sydney. I'll see you all there with your wives/husbands! We haven't done to well in the last couple of years so would be nice to take the trophy back for a change.

And finally, the Knights media team has three new additions for 2016. I'll be eagerly anticipating what Donald and the crew will have in store for us next season.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe and see you all in 2016!