Date: April 24th 2010
Author: Not Specified
From: Football News

Adelaide United fans favourite Michael Marrone is set to once again turn his back on the club that gave him his A-League start by signing with A-League newcomers Melbourne Heart.

Marrone had signed for North Queensland Fury but the recent change of ownership of that club allowed Marrone to escape from his contract. Adelaide fans had hoped this would give the youngster the opportunity to re-sign for Adelaide United. However, according to the Adelaide Advertiser, Marrone will sign for Melbourne Heart.

The loss of the versatile Marrone will be a big blow to Adelaide United. Further, if the move to Heart is confirmed, Adelaide United fans will have some justification to feel a little slighted by Marrone.

The Marrone transfer saga raises questions about the advice being given to young players. Already Marrone has made one mistake by signing for North Queensland Fury which he was very fortunately able to revoke. Now it appears Marrone is going to repeat the same decision to leave his hometown club where he is getting a regular game and improving with each outing to sign for an interstate club that is an unknown quantity.

In recent times too many young South Australian players have made poor career moves including high profile players Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns. Djite and Burns should have been pushing for selection in the 2010 Socceroo squad and instead both players have become the forgotten men of Australian football.

It is imperative that all young players, particularly those with agents, consider carefully the advice provided to them and remain focused on making decisions that are in their long term best interests.

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