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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Heart banking on Bolton
Date: February 16th 2010
Author: Not Specified
From: SBS The World Game
The A League's newest club, Melbourne Heart, have announced Westpac as their foundation major sponsor and confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Clint Bolton frolm Sydney FC.
Bolton,34, has signed a multi-year deal to become the Heart’s first-ever ‘keeper and is set to play a pivotal role in the team’s inaugural campaign.
“Clint has proven over time to be one of the most professional and outstanding goalkeepers in Australia,” Heart coach John van't Schip said.
"He leads by example and is the perfect person to have in goals when are you are starting a football club."
With over 400 first team appearances to his name and national team experience at senior and youth level, Bolton brings a host of experience to the Heart.
Meanwhile, TWG understands that defender Simon Colosimo could soon follow his Sydney FC team-mate Bolton to the Heart.
Sources close to the club have revealed that a deal is done and will be announced after the finals series. They also confirmed there is a clause in the deal that will allow 31-year-old Colosimo an exit, should he secure a contract in Asia.
Colosimo has been in outstanding form for Sydney FC this season earning him a recall for the Socceroos in their most recent Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Heart assistant coach Jesper Olsen recently declared that the club was on track with their recruitment process.
“We have signed a few players already from the A-League which are the bones of the team, but we want to add some international quality and that is what we are trying to do now,” Olsen told the club's website.
“We are doing a bit of scouting abroad at the moment so hopefully there will be a mixture of players from the A-League, youngsters from the likes of the AIS and, some exciting players from abroad."
The three-year big money deal with Westpac will provide a massive boost for the fledgling team, which enters the competition as the 11th team next season.
“Westpac is undoubtedly one of the premier brands in corporate Australia, and we are delighted to have the company on board as our principal partner,” Heart CEO Scott Munn said.
“Although Melbourne Heart FC is in its infancy, the club is steadfast in the belief that it bears a distinct responsibility to further the cause of football throughout the state, utilising its resources and coaching expertise to help inspire the next generation of Victorians."
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/heart-banking-on-bolton-290371
Author: Not Specified
From: SBS The World Game
The A League's newest club, Melbourne Heart, have announced Westpac as their foundation major sponsor and confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Clint Bolton frolm Sydney FC.
Bolton,34, has signed a multi-year deal to become the Heart’s first-ever ‘keeper and is set to play a pivotal role in the team’s inaugural campaign.
“Clint has proven over time to be one of the most professional and outstanding goalkeepers in Australia,” Heart coach John van't Schip said.
"He leads by example and is the perfect person to have in goals when are you are starting a football club."
With over 400 first team appearances to his name and national team experience at senior and youth level, Bolton brings a host of experience to the Heart.
Meanwhile, TWG understands that defender Simon Colosimo could soon follow his Sydney FC team-mate Bolton to the Heart.
Sources close to the club have revealed that a deal is done and will be announced after the finals series. They also confirmed there is a clause in the deal that will allow 31-year-old Colosimo an exit, should he secure a contract in Asia.
Colosimo has been in outstanding form for Sydney FC this season earning him a recall for the Socceroos in their most recent Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait.
Heart assistant coach Jesper Olsen recently declared that the club was on track with their recruitment process.
“We have signed a few players already from the A-League which are the bones of the team, but we want to add some international quality and that is what we are trying to do now,” Olsen told the club's website.
“We are doing a bit of scouting abroad at the moment so hopefully there will be a mixture of players from the A-League, youngsters from the likes of the AIS and, some exciting players from abroad."
The three-year big money deal with Westpac will provide a massive boost for the fledgling team, which enters the competition as the 11th team next season.
“Westpac is undoubtedly one of the premier brands in corporate Australia, and we are delighted to have the company on board as our principal partner,” Heart CEO Scott Munn said.
“Although Melbourne Heart FC is in its infancy, the club is steadfast in the belief that it bears a distinct responsibility to further the cause of football throughout the state, utilising its resources and coaching expertise to help inspire the next generation of Victorians."
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/heart-banking-on-bolton-290371
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