The term 'rumour mill' is usually used to refer to the process by which rumours and gossip are originated and circulated among a group of people. It relates to a form of communication were information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, are passed around verbally or in a written form.
As the club's playing ranks and coaches yearn for a period of stability like the preceding 6-7 years - the talk around the football town is that the new coaching team and Board seems to be very busy shoring up their targets and possible signings for 2012. For the first time for a considerable period the 'silly season' of rumoured new signings being associated with Athena have been turning a few heads at least - amongst the WA football family circles.
We are led to believe that the players have been summoned to the club tonight (Thursday November 3) for what is expected to be an important get together to receive information regarding pre season schedule, possibly introduce new players and coaches for the 23's and 18's outfits and to gain an understanding of the coach's and Boards plans and ambitions for season 2012.We all await with bated breath in anticipation of pending news.
Athenista must confess that his head along with many other supporters that his head spinning and mind is boggled over the array of rumored signings that are being linked with Floreat Athena.
Arguably three of the highest profile links are: talented Stirling players in UK import (1) Bobby Wilson, a proven professional who has been at the den for the past two years and the mercurial midfielder and (2) ex-Glory Youth player Ludovic Boi.
These two players are well established impact players at Stirling that have consistently performed admirably for the Lions. Wilson could well fill the defensive vacancy left by Ante Kovacevic' departure. The midfield positions made available by the movements of Miki Vujacic, Damien Catalano, James Isaia and also possibly Kyle Moran - would enable Boi to fulfill a commanding role in the middle of the park.
Regarding Boi, this blogger has many well etched memories in his mind of his ability to hurt sides who give him a sniff of an opportunity none more vivid than the last time we played Stirling away and also in last years cup final loss.
Both players would be expected to add considerable value to the squad and the fans know only too well their combined potential that has had the uncanny habit of being displayed often in an exemplary manner all so often against Athena!
UK import Bobby Wilson - shielding Perth's Craig Simpson - will he dazzle in defence at Athena?
The third rumoured hot target that is generating massive interest and curiosity is that of the State League 2011 Gold medal winner, Balcatta's Steve Burton - who was recently awarded the fairest best accolade outright over Johnny Mirco with whom he tied and after a count back and collected a brand new Ford Fiesta from McInerney Ford. Burton, in his acceptance speech said:
"I just can't express how I feel, I mean the whole night I was so blasé about it because I really didn't think I would win it because I turned up four games late," said Burton.
"I tried my best, but I never expected it and going into the last round, Johnny Mirco was there and he scored two goals as well as myself, so it was a massive shock with the result.
"In terms of the A-League, I gave my all to Perth Glory when I trialled for them, but that's life I guess.
"I've got a few options in Melbourne next year, but it would take a lot for me to leave Balcatta - I love that club."
If these three much coveted signings do in fact occur it will send a message of Floreat Athena's serious ambitions looking into 2012 abd beyond. They would also no doubt ignite a great deal of excitement amongst the fans - if only for the fact that three such high profile established adult players have not been targeted so seriously in one period for many years at Athena.
In the case of the goal machine Burton - professional footballers have this innate ability to say and feel the right thing at the right time and the Athena faithful will expect that his "love for ones club" is instantly transferred to Athena and she and her faithful will instantly reciprocate with their unconditional love as only Floreat Athena fans can do.
Lets see what announcements are madeinf the next few days and weeks as we get a collective sense of where we are at.
Steve Burton - will he be parking his new car at Britannia Road in 2012?
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