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Thank * that season is over.
Please don’t let them back in the country.
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Racing against the clock!
Victory in a race against time after loss to Wellington
by Michael Lynch
Melbourne Victory players and coaching staff were scrambling to get to the airport in Wellington on Sunday night in the hope that Qantas or one of its affiliates would be able to put on extra flights to allow the players to return to Australia before the restrictions on travellers begin at midnight.
There are no scheduled flights for late Sunday night but the club and the FFA hope that the national carrier, who has been a long time sponsor of the Socceroos and the game in this country, would help find a solution so that the Australians stranded in New Zealand could scrape home before the deadline elapsed.
Victory had flown into Wellington on Friday to fulfil their fixture against high riding Wellington Phoenix, who won the game 3-0.
Club officials had been working with the FFA all Sunday afternoon to try to find a way to get the team back before midnight.
If they can't, the players will have to go into self isolation for a fortnight, meaning they could not play their games at home to Brisbane Roar next Sunday and away to Perth Glory on March 28th.
Victory's season is in tatters following the loss in Wellington, as it is now virtually impossible for them to make the finals series.
It has been a disappointing weekend for the club as their women's team, which was favoured to set up a W-League grand final meeting with Melbourne City, was beaten 1-0 by Sydney in the W-League semi-final on Saturday.
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Victory in a race against time after loss to Wellington
by Michael Lynch
Melbourne Victory players and coaching staff were scrambling to get to the airport in Wellington on Sunday night in the hope that Qantas or one of its affiliates would be able to put on extra flights to allow the players to return to Australia before the restrictions on travellers begin at midnight.
There are no scheduled flights for late Sunday night but the club and the FFA hope that the national carrier, who has been a long time sponsor of the Socceroos and the game in this country, would help find a solution so that the Australians stranded in New Zealand could scrape home before the deadline elapsed.
Victory had flown into Wellington on Friday to fulfil their fixture against high riding Wellington Phoenix, who won the game 3-0.
Club officials had been working with the FFA all Sunday afternoon to try to find a way to get the team back before midnight.
If they can't, the players will have to go into self isolation for a fortnight, meaning they could not play their games at home to Brisbane Roar next Sunday and away to Perth Glory on March 28th.
Victory's season is in tatters following the loss in Wellington, as it is now virtually impossible for them to make the finals series.
It has been a disappointing weekend for the club as their women's team, which was favoured to set up a W-League grand final meeting with Melbourne City, was beaten 1-0 by Sydney in the W-League semi-final on Saturday.
Players' boss blasts DFAT after Victory left stranded in New Zealand
Victory players and coaching staff will return on Monday after failing to secure a flight home to beat self-isolation restrictions, plunging the remainder of their A-League season into chaos.
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Club Statement
Melbourne Victory FC has issued a statement following the Federal Government’s announcement that Australian citizens arriving home from overseas from midnight tonight, Sunday March 15, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Melbourne Victory will return to Australia tomorrow following Sunday evening’s Round 23 Hyundai A-League fixture away to Wellington Phoenix.
The Club takes the health and safety of its players, staff and the broader community incredibly seriously, and will comply with the necessary protocols.
We will continue to work through this unprecedented situation with Football Federation Australia and the appropriate Government authorities.
Club statement
Melbourne Victory FC has issued a statement following the Federal Government’s announcement that Australian citizens arriving home from overseas from midnight tonight, Sunday March 15, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Melbourne Victory will...
What a * up!
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ScoMo confirmed victory fan lol
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ScMo probably wouldn't know who we are I bet if we were an NRL team he would have sent out a charter plan ASAP!
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This situation is so fluid and rapidly changing I don't really think that is the government's fault. They probably did have a guarantee but circumstances changed. Like any wartime leader, they rely on the advice of those around them.
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Toivonen fumes as Victory players brace for self-isolation after false promise | The World Game
Updated Updated 3 hours ago
Star striker Ola Toivonen has hit out on social media at the scenario confronting his out-of-sorts team when they get home on Monday, insisting they had been "promised" a problem-free return to Melbourne by the Australian government before they departed.
Coach Carlos Salvachua was perplexed by what self-isolation meant and how his team would cope with it for 14 days heading into the final weeks of a mediocre season by their standards.
A 3-0 loss to the in-form Phoenix dropped the perennial powerhouses to second last on the standings with five rounds remaining.
It didn't help the mood of an angry Toivonen, the Swedish striker hinting on Twitter that Victory players were stunned to learn of the government's strict border measures and a midnight Sunday cut-off, announced soon before kickoff.
"Unique/bizarre situation here in NZ. Friday we were promised, by the Australian government, that there would be no ramifications returning to Australia on Monday. Looking at 14 days quarantine now," he wrote.
Victory released a statement late on Sunday, saying it would comply with the government protocols.
However, immediately after fulltime, caretaker coach Salvachua was seeking guidance on what isolation would mean and how it would affect preparations for their next game, whenever it was played.
"I can't imagine. What means isolation, I don't know? Stay at home or not, I don't know," he said.
"It is too early to know what is going to happen. Anyone who knows what it means, explain to me please.
Salvachua wouldn't comment on suggestions the Wellington game should have been postponed, giving his team a chance to return home before the restrictions kicked in.
He did know his team's finals hopes were almost buried after being beaten heavily for the second time in a week, having leaked four goals at home to Sydney.
"It is difficult, it's not impossible, but we are really really really far, the players," he said.
"We have this problem in the last weeks, or the year, we have not clear mind or anticipation to finish the action or stop the chances of the opponent."
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Star striker Ola Toivonen has hit out on social media at the scenario confronting his out-of-sorts team when they get home on Monday, insisting they had been "promised" a problem-free return to Melbourne by the Australian government before they departed.
Coach Carlos Salvachua was perplexed by what self-isolation meant and how his team would cope with it for 14 days heading into the final weeks of a mediocre season by their standards.
A 3-0 loss to the in-form Phoenix dropped the perennial powerhouses to second last on the standings with five rounds remaining.
It didn't help the mood of an angry Toivonen, the Swedish striker hinting on Twitter that Victory players were stunned to learn of the government's strict border measures and a midnight Sunday cut-off, announced soon before kickoff.
"Unique/bizarre situation here in NZ. Friday we were promised, by the Australian government, that there would be no ramifications returning to Australia on Monday. Looking at 14 days quarantine now," he wrote.
Victory released a statement late on Sunday, saying it would comply with the government protocols.
However, immediately after fulltime, caretaker coach Salvachua was seeking guidance on what isolation would mean and how it would affect preparations for their next game, whenever it was played.
"I can't imagine. What means isolation, I don't know? Stay at home or not, I don't know," he said.
"It is too early to know what is going to happen. Anyone who knows what it means, explain to me please.
Salvachua wouldn't comment on suggestions the Wellington game should have been postponed, giving his team a chance to return home before the restrictions kicked in.
He did know his team's finals hopes were almost buried after being beaten heavily for the second time in a week, having leaked four goals at home to Sydney.
"It is difficult, it's not impossible, but we are really really really far, the players," he said.
"We have this problem in the last weeks, or the year, we have not clear mind or anticipation to finish the action or stop the chances of the opponent."
Toivonen fumes as Victory players brace for self-isolation after false promise | The World Game
Melbourne Victory are angry and confused as they brace for two weeks of self-isolation after a debilitating A-League defeat in Wellington.
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email from the club
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I want to provide you with an update on how our Club is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. [/TD]
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[TD valign="top"]We are dealing with a crisis unprecedented in our lifetime and it is evolving fast.
This will have far reaching consequences and we expect there will be many challenges ahead, but as a Club we will face them together as they arise.
As you would appreciate the measures to stem the spread of the virus are changing daily, but every decision we make is to help protect the health and safety of our players, staff, members, fans and the broader community.
Our Club, led by CEO, Trent Jacobs, Executive and administration are working tirelessly to make sure we deal with the challenges at hand while making sure our day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible in the current landscape.
The Club has a coordinated approach and is remaining in constant contact with Football Federation Australia as well as the appropriate departments of the State and Federal Governments and health services.
With respect to current issues at hand, I want to start with our men’s team.
The situation they currently find themselves in highlights the changing landscape COVID-19 is presenting for our governments and health authorities.
Prior to the team’s departure last Friday, we sought assurances there would be no issues for the team to travel to and from New Zealand. Less than 48 hours later, that advice had changed due to the dynamic situation.
The squad is currently on route home from Wellington and will arrive back in Melbourne this evening.
In line with the current government protocols for citizens returning to Australia from overseas, the team will commence a self-isolation period of 14 days to help stem any potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The club takes the health and safety of its players and staff seriously and we are currently working through ways to help support them through this period.
We are also working with the FFA on rescheduling our Round 24 and 25 Hyundai A-League fixtures which have been directly impacted by the self-isolation period.
The club will provide an update, once a decision has been reached on the rescheduling of these fixtures.
Following the Federal Government’s decision to cease mass gatherings from today, the remainder of our 2019/20 season will be played behind closed doors. While our team loves to play in front of the most passionate members and supporters in the country, playing behind closed doors is a necessary measure and this will be the case until we receive further notice.
We ask for your patience and support as we work through the necessary next steps with respect to a range of matters including the impact this will have on memberships and other offerings at our match days.
To anyone that has pre-purchased tickets for our remaining games, refunds will be made available from point of purchase. Ticketek will be in contact directly with the ticket purchasers to arrange.
We have also made decisions to postpone some corporate events and a range of club community programs, clinics and appearances until further notice. Those involved will be contacted.
While the Club and stadiums will be closed to the public, we encourage everyone to stay connected with us across the Club’s communications channels including the website, mobile app and social media accounts.
To our members, partners and fans, you have supported us through this tough season, which has just become tougher, and we thank you sincerely.
I want to make mention of our Westfield W-League team, who have had another good season, but unfortunately couldn't make it through to the Grand Final, after a 1-0 loss to Sydney FC on the weekend. Well done to Head Coach Jeff Hopkins, Captain Natasha Dowie and all of our players and staff for how they have all performed throughout the 2019/20 season.
At Melbourne Victory, together , we will come back like we have always done.
On behalf of everyone at our Club, please take care of yourselves and those around you.[/TD]
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I want to provide you with an update on how our Club is handling the COVID-19 pandemic. [/TD]
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[TD valign="top"]We are dealing with a crisis unprecedented in our lifetime and it is evolving fast.
This will have far reaching consequences and we expect there will be many challenges ahead, but as a Club we will face them together as they arise.
As you would appreciate the measures to stem the spread of the virus are changing daily, but every decision we make is to help protect the health and safety of our players, staff, members, fans and the broader community.
Our Club, led by CEO, Trent Jacobs, Executive and administration are working tirelessly to make sure we deal with the challenges at hand while making sure our day-to-day operations run as smoothly as possible in the current landscape.
The Club has a coordinated approach and is remaining in constant contact with Football Federation Australia as well as the appropriate departments of the State and Federal Governments and health services.
With respect to current issues at hand, I want to start with our men’s team.
The situation they currently find themselves in highlights the changing landscape COVID-19 is presenting for our governments and health authorities.
Prior to the team’s departure last Friday, we sought assurances there would be no issues for the team to travel to and from New Zealand. Less than 48 hours later, that advice had changed due to the dynamic situation.
The squad is currently on route home from Wellington and will arrive back in Melbourne this evening.
In line with the current government protocols for citizens returning to Australia from overseas, the team will commence a self-isolation period of 14 days to help stem any potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The club takes the health and safety of its players and staff seriously and we are currently working through ways to help support them through this period.
We are also working with the FFA on rescheduling our Round 24 and 25 Hyundai A-League fixtures which have been directly impacted by the self-isolation period.
The club will provide an update, once a decision has been reached on the rescheduling of these fixtures.
Following the Federal Government’s decision to cease mass gatherings from today, the remainder of our 2019/20 season will be played behind closed doors. While our team loves to play in front of the most passionate members and supporters in the country, playing behind closed doors is a necessary measure and this will be the case until we receive further notice.
We ask for your patience and support as we work through the necessary next steps with respect to a range of matters including the impact this will have on memberships and other offerings at our match days.
To anyone that has pre-purchased tickets for our remaining games, refunds will be made available from point of purchase. Ticketek will be in contact directly with the ticket purchasers to arrange.
We have also made decisions to postpone some corporate events and a range of club community programs, clinics and appearances until further notice. Those involved will be contacted.
While the Club and stadiums will be closed to the public, we encourage everyone to stay connected with us across the Club’s communications channels including the website, mobile app and social media accounts.
To our members, partners and fans, you have supported us through this tough season, which has just become tougher, and we thank you sincerely.
I want to make mention of our Westfield W-League team, who have had another good season, but unfortunately couldn't make it through to the Grand Final, after a 1-0 loss to Sydney FC on the weekend. Well done to Head Coach Jeff Hopkins, Captain Natasha Dowie and all of our players and staff for how they have all performed throughout the 2019/20 season.
At Melbourne Victory, together , we will come back like we have always done.
On behalf of everyone at our Club, please take care of yourselves and those around you.[/TD]
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Does pre purchased tix include memberships? Lol
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Several major venues in Olympic Park precinct to close
Melbourne & Olympic Parks has announced the temporary closure of AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Arena and Margaret Court Arena.
In a statement sent out on Monday evening, they said they were following the advice of Victoria's Chief Health Officer and the State of Emergency which had been declared.
The ban will be in place until at least April 13th.
This closure does not include the precinct's public open spaces and car park, but the statement said the group "encouraged all members of the public to stay informed on the latest advice from government and make the best decisions for themselves and their families."
The list of affected events includes:
It's not quite clear to me whether this means we can't play there, but it would appear to be the case.
It's crazy - although probably predictable given the FFA - that this wasn't discussed before the FFA's announcement today.
Melbourne & Olympic Parks has announced the temporary closure of AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Arena and Margaret Court Arena.
In a statement sent out on Monday evening, they said they were following the advice of Victoria's Chief Health Officer and the State of Emergency which had been declared.
The ban will be in place until at least April 13th.
This closure does not include the precinct's public open spaces and car park, but the statement said the group "encouraged all members of the public to stay informed on the latest advice from government and make the best decisions for themselves and their families."
The list of affected events includes:
- Kip Moore, Margaret Court Arena, Tuesday 17 March (Postponed until further notice)
- Melbourne Rebels v Sunwolves, AAMI Park, Friday 20 March (Season suspended)
- Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar, AAMI Park, Sunday 22 March (Postponed)
- Miranda Lambert, Margaret Court Arena, Thursday 26 March (Postponed until further notice)
- Melbourne City v Adelaide United, AAMI Park, Friday 27 March (Proceeding without spectators)
- Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers, AAMI Park, Saturday 28 March (Proceeding without spectators)
- Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs, AAMI Park, Thursday 2 April (Proceeding without spectators)
- Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners, AAMI Park, Saturday 4 April (Proceeding without spectators)
- Melbourne Storm v Gold Coast Titans, AAMI Park, Saturday 11 April (Proceeding without spectators)
- Alanis Morisette, Rod Laver Arena, 14 & 15 April (Postponed)
- Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United, AAMI Park, Wednesday 18 April (Proceeding without spectators)
- Melbourne City v Sydney FC, AAMI Park, Sunday 26 April (Proceeding without spectators)
It's not quite clear to me whether this means we can't play there, but it would appear to be the case.
It's crazy - although probably predictable given the FFA - that this wasn't discussed before the FFA's announcement today.
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Toivonen fumes as Victory players brace for self-isolation after false promise | The World Game
Updated Updated 3 hours ago
Star striker Ola Toivonen has hit out on social media at the scenario confronting his out-of-sorts team when they get home on Monday, insisting they had been "promised" a problem-free return to Melbourne by the Australian government before they departed.
Coach Carlos Salvachua was perplexed by what self-isolation meant and how his team would cope with it for 14 days heading into the final weeks of a mediocre season by their standards.
A 3-0 loss to the in-form Phoenix dropped the perennial powerhouses to second last on the standings with five rounds remaining.
It didn't help the mood of an angry Toivonen, the Swedish striker hinting on Twitter that Victory players were stunned to learn of the government's strict border measures and a midnight Sunday cut-off, announced soon before kickoff.
"Unique/bizarre situation here in NZ. Friday we were promised, by the Australian government, that there would be no ramifications returning to Australia on Monday. Looking at 14 days quarantine now," he wrote.
Victory released a statement late on Sunday, saying it would comply with the government protocols.
However, immediately after fulltime, caretaker coach Salvachua was seeking guidance on what isolation would mean and how it would affect preparations for their next game, whenever it was played.
"I can't imagine. What means isolation, I don't know? Stay at home or not, I don't know," he said.
"It is too early to know what is going to happen. Anyone who knows what it means, explain to me please.
Salvachua wouldn't comment on suggestions the Wellington game should have been postponed, giving his team a chance to return home before the restrictions kicked in.
He did know his team's finals hopes were almost buried after being beaten heavily for the second time in a week, having leaked four goals at home to Sydney.
"It is difficult, it's not impossible, but we are really really really far, the players," he said.
"We have this problem in the last weeks, or the year, we have not clear mind or anticipation to finish the action or stop the chances of the opponent."
Toivonen fumes as Victory players brace for self-isolation after false promise | The World Game
Melbourne Victory are angry and confused as they brace for two weeks of self-isolation after a debilitating A-League defeat in Wellington.
He's got a point. The club obviously asked about this before going and wouldn't have travelled if they were made aware of this.
Surely everyone who travelled to Wellington can train together for the next 14 days? Obviously those that didn't travel would have to train separately.
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The players and staff that traveled to Wellington are now out of quarantine..
But now go straight into stage 3 lock down like the rest of us!
To lighten the mode he's a cracker from the legend!
But now go straight into stage 3 lock down like the rest of us!
To lighten the mode he's a cracker from the legend!
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The way the league is looking next season's front 3 could be
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Process to recruit next Head Coach underway
Melbourne Victory has commenced the recruitment process to appoint its next Hyundai A-League Head Coach.
Chief Executive, Trent Jacobs, said during the current league postponement the club would take the necessary time required to ensure the process is thorough from start to finish.
"While there remains uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a duty to best prepare our Club so we can emerge from this period as quickly, and in as strong a position, as possible,” Jacobs said.
“By commencing the recruitment process now, we afford ourselves the appropriate amount of time to ensure we acquire the best Head Coach available for our Club.
"We want a Head Coach who is technically and culturally aligned with the values of Melbourne Victory. We want to play an exciting, attacking brand of football and we know this is the expectation of our members and fans too.
"We have already received a significant number of approaches and applicants for the role, from Australia and abroad.
“With the significant interest to date and the process now officially open, we are expecting a strong field of candidates. We look forward to working through the applications over the coming weeks and will draw upon external football expertise where required to support us.”
Melbourne Victory recognises there are currently restrictions with international travel but we remain open to international applicants, as well as domestic applicants.
The Club will also continue to review all facets of its Football Department, to ensure it is best placed for success.
Updates on the recruitment process will be made when appropriate.
Process to recruit next Head Coach underway | Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory has commenced the recruitment process to appoint its next Hyundai A-League Head Coach. Chief Executive, Trent Jacobs, said during the current league postponement the club would take the necessary time required to ensure the process is thorough from start to finish. “While there...
Kinda hoped they may have started 4 months ago lol
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Wasn't offered an extension seems more likely
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nah, wait till pre season's about to start then sign a coach who has no input into recruitment haha
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