2016/17 Squad Thread

[The Dunster]

According to McKinna on twitter:
"One chinese player in the squad gives more media coverage in China"
"sponsorship and awareness for Newcastle and the Hunter region"
"sponsorship from China and from australian companies wanting to move to China"

I myself not convinced of any benefits

Martin Lee has used the Jets as a way to promote himself and his companies in Australia.
I already own a football team in Australia why don't you let me start up a [fill in the blanks]
Not unlike the Tinkler situation we had a few years back.
To bring in a 3rd rate Chinese player Martin Lee will do more damage than good.
If the Chinese player fails he will drag the team down both on and off the pitch. if he succeeds then the Chinese people will be saying the A-League is piss weak because this bloke was a complete failure in China and yet is going well in Australia.


Glad I'm an Adelaide supporter.