New beginnings - 25% Truth, 80% Bollocks

[tans]

STFC a big pull in Oz?

Ok then

[Mooneyraker]

Sure. In Oz (and US and some other countries), parents pay an annual fee for their kids/teens/young adults to be part of a well respected football (or other sporting academy) , so to be part of a STFC branded academy  in Oz will be a big pull and attract great interest and paid signups.

Thanks. And that money makes its way to the club here in SN1?

Not sure it is as much of a slam dunk as is being made out here. Ask Brad Friedel.

As Tans says, other than Dave Mitchell’s immediate family, I’d be surprised if anyone has ever heard of us but hey, let’s see.

[tans]

Are you saying it will be similar to this?

https://lfcacademy.com.au/

[ChalkyWhiteIsGod]

STFC a big pull in Oz?

Ok then

I think just being one of the 92 will carry some weight.

[JanAirplaneMan]

STFC a big pull in Oz?

Ok then

Clem has ex Oz footballers promoting it in Oz so yes it's gaining alot of interest
All monies made go back into STFC yes

[Quagmire]

Clem has ex Oz footballers promoting it in Oz so yes it's gaining alot of interest
All monies made go back into STFC yes

More importantly. Have you fellas seen the financial books yet?

[Costanza]

Swindon Town are currently scrabbling about trying to make a quick buck whilst, allegedly, dodging the odd local vendor along the way, and we really think Morfuni is at home busily conjuring up a long-term plan to pump 6-figures on an annual basis into the club via Australian soccer schools?

Town making money from this sounds beyond fanciful. Surely most clubs in the EFL who could afford it would be in Australia if it was that easy? Ex-pros egging a local-businessman on to pump money into grassroots Australian football isn't exactly surprising either. I'm sure they'd rather that than see Morfuni waste money of improving STFCs own development infrastructure?

I have humble pie in the freezer ready for the day but I'd wager that Clem Morfuni's association with Swindon will be over by the time that project starts making meaningful profits.

[Quagmire]

Swindon Town are currently scrabbling about trying to make a quick buck whilst, allegedly, dodging the odd local vendor along the way, and we really think Morfuni is at home busily conjuring up a long-term plan to pump 6-figures on an annual basis into the club via Australian soccer schools?

Town making money from this sounds beyond fanciful. Surely most clubs in the EFL who could afford it would be in Australia if it was that easy? Ex-pros egging a local-businessman on to pump money into grassroots Australian football isn't exactly surprising either. I'm sure they'd rather that than see Morfuni waste money of improving STFCs own development infrastructure?

I have humble pie in the freezer ready for the day but I'd wager that Clem Morfuni's association with Swindon will be over by the time that project starts making meaningful profits.

Which local vendors are these, Rich?

[Costanza]

Which local vendors are these, Rich?

I know of at least one local company who, until recently, hadn't been paid from a job this year. Heard a couple of delayed payments elsewhere too.

Perhaps payments have been made since but it's the standard tactic.

[The Million Pound Man]

More importantly. Have you fellas seen the financial books yet?

This.

[Quagmire]

I know of at least one local company who, until recently, hadn't been paid from a job this year. Heard a couple of delayed payments elsewhere too.

Perhaps payments have been made since but it's the standard tactic.

It’s just another thing to add to to what seems to be an ever growing list.

[Robinz]

The Australian league transfer fees exceeded AUS 10 million in the closed season 2023.
Many young players are coming through local schools but lots from south east Asia but many young players from Africa and Middle East.
Try and watch Adelaide first game on Friday night against CCM.Standard of football was very good and is equally as high as STFC.
Just a foot note. I am told Poxford have similar thing going in Tanzania. Not sure how well established yet.

[Mooneyraker]

When do we find out if Clem’s bought a chunk of the shares he flogged on the sly back? Wasn’t that a thing that had a timeline that he said was happening?

[Costanza]

It’s just another thing to add to to what seems to be an ever growing list.

I'm sure my comments can and will be batted away as just some shit-stirring gobshite waffling on.

I can live with that.

[Bob's Orange]

As well as naturally trying to find Oz football talent to play for STFC it's also a very good revenue opportunity for the club to the tune of 6 figures per season if they get it right.

Is this something the club are going to promote via official sources? Is it actually via the club? The announcement via the Australian Facebook page didn't actually use the club's crest - not 100% sure why that would be the case.