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    In a move that some will find disagrees with the opinion of the supporter base, the Western Sydney Wanderers have named Michael Beauchamp the inaugural captain.

     

    Despite heavy speculation that Tarek Elrich would be the captain, the club instead named Beauchamp in a press conference today at 2pm.

     

    The Wetherill Park Westerners and Southern Districts Marconi junior is a proud Western Sydney boy who is delighted to be leading the Wanderers in their foundation year.

     

    The FIFA World Cup representative has made 73 Hyundai A-League appearances as well as 23 appearances for the Qantas Socceroos. As well as his career in Australia, Beauchamp has had stints in Germany, Denmark and the UAE over his 12 year career as a professional player.

     

    “It’s a huge honour to be handed the armband to wear at any club but it is certainly that little bit more special to receive it for a club in its foundation year that represents everything about my boyhood days and dreams,†Beauchamp said. “I don’t expect to change too much about the way I approach my preparation and play as I’d like to think that I put in 110% into everything I do.

     

    “I’m definitely a leader by my actions and I’m someone who will motivate on the pitch in the heat of the battle.

     

    “I am a local boy and it goes to show that no matter what background you come from, the sacrifices you make as a youngster do pay off.

     

    “I’m proud to have grown up in this community and to now represent it is something that I take great pride in.â€

     

    “I can’t wait for our opening match against my first ever Hyundai A-League club Central Coast Mariners at Parramatta Stadium on October 6 and then the ultimate match at Parramatta Stadium on October 20 in the historical first ever Wanderers v Sydney FC Hyundai A-League Derby. With Sydney FC being my former club I have no doubt there will be plenty of feeling in this match.â€

     

    Beauchamp, has joined the Wanderers for their foundation season and after a challenging pre-season, Coach Tony Popovic has elected the 31-year-old to lead the squad.

     

    “Michael is a leader, he is an experienced player who has played in many parts of the world and will lead our young squad with plenty of passion,†Popovic said. “Playing at the back of the field, Michael will control things from there and is a great organiser on the field.â€

     

    The Wanderers have two further pre-season matches against Wellington Phoenix (Christchurch) and Bankstown City Lions (Bankstown) before their first appearance in the Hyundai A-League against the Central Coast Mariners at Parramatta Stadium on Saturday, 6 October.


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    Chaopescado

    Posted

    Good choice!! Well in Megsy

    TehSmileyBandit

    Posted

    In a move that some will find disagrees with the opinion of the supporter base, the Western Sydney Wanderers have named Michael Beauchamp the inaugural captain.

     

    Despite heavy speculation that Tarek Elrich would be the captain, the club instead named Beauchamp in a press conference today at 2pm.

     

    Hyperbole Mack? I think "heavy speculation" might be going a bit far! Well done to MB anyway, Popa hasn't steered us wrong yet!

    Kraken

    Posted

    In a move that some will find disagrees with the opinion of the supporter base, the Western Sydney Wanderers have named Michael Beauchamp the inaugural captain.

     

    Despite heavy speculation that Tarek Elrich would be the captain, the club instead named Beauchamp in a press conference today at 2pm.

     

    Hyperbole Mack? I think "heavy speculation" might be going a bit far! Well done to MB anyway, Popa hasn't steered us wrong yet!

     

    How do you know your membership number?

    moxey25

    Posted

    Well done Michael.

    Chaopescado

    Posted

    In a move that some will find disagrees with the opinion of the supporter base, the Western Sydney Wanderers have named Michael Beauchamp the inaugural captain.

     

    Despite heavy speculation that Tarek Elrich would be the captain, the club instead named Beauchamp in a press conference today at 2pm.

     

    Hyperbole Mack? I think "heavy speculation" might be going a bit far! Well done to MB anyway, Popa hasn't steered us wrong yet!

     

    How do you know your membership number?

     

    Can someone please answer Kraken's question, he's asked it in a number of threads now without a response and I'm quite curious myself.

    TWayServiceCrew

    Posted

    In a move that some will find disagrees with the opinion of the supporter base, the Western Sydney Wanderers have named Michael Beauchamp the inaugural captain.

     

    Despite heavy speculation that Tarek Elrich would be the captain, the club instead named Beauchamp in a press conference today at 2pm.

     

    Hyperbole Mack? I think "heavy speculation" might be going a bit far! Well done to MB anyway, Popa hasn't steered us wrong yet!

     

    How do you know your membership number?

     

    Can someone please answer Kraken's question, he's asked it in a number of threads now without a response and I'm quite curious myself.

     

    When we signed up on the first day we were allocated numbers starting at 1001 i think, they were taken down on the same day.

    Chaopescado

    Posted

    Ok cool thanks for that

    moxey25

    Posted

    If people aren't happy with Beauchamp being captain then breath easy because Tarek will be the Wanderers captain on FIFA 13.

    Neverbloom

    Posted

    not a massive fan of Beachamp and his theatrics but it is what it is

    Chaopescado

    Posted

    If people aren't happy with Beauchamp being captain then breath easy because Tarek will be the Wanderers captain on FIFA 13.

    what are their comparative ratings on FIFA13 ?

    moxey25

    Posted

    If people aren't happy with Beauchamp being captain then breath easy because Tarek will be the Wanderers captain on FIFA 13.

    what are their comparative ratings on FIFA13 ?

     

    Can't release ratings sorry, under a non-disclosure agreement.

     

    You can find out though here: http://www.ea.com/soccer/fifa-ultimate-team if you pla Ultimate Team or wait 6 days till release! :)

    Tigers

    Posted

    How do you know your membership number?

    there is a membership number in the reserved seating request section of your account:

    ->https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=10123->click Login up the top->login->takes you to "Member Home" page->click 'Reserved Seating Request'->takes you to Register screen->click 'Request Now'->takes you to Entry Type screen->enter details->click next->takes you to Personal Data screen, down the bottom is a section with a member number.

     

    however the club hasn't confirmed that is your final member number, it probably is but i think we will all have to wait until we receive our membership packs in the mail which is supposedly by next tuesday or something.

    Neverbloom

    Posted

    How do you know your membership number?

    there is a membership number in the reserved seating request section of your account:

    ->https://memberdesq.i...ain&OrgID=10123->click Login up the top->login->takes you to "Member Home" page->click 'Reserved Seating Request'->takes you to Register screen->click 'Request Now'->takes you to Entry Type screen->enter details->click next->takes you to Personal Data screen, down the bottom is a section with a member number.

     

    however the club hasn't confirmed that is your final member number, it probably is but i think we will all have to wait until we receive our membership packs in the mail which is supposedly by next tuesday or something.

    thanks i beat 3000 just

    Taurus

    Posted

    Michael Beauchamp has assumed the role of being the public face of the Wanderers playing group at numerous public events in recent weeks.

    MB has often been seen in the company of high ranking club officials at these events.

    Tarek and our other younger squad members will get their chance to assume the mantle of capitano in a year or two.

    I taped the press conference and have watched it back a couple of times.

    I suspect that a futher press conference will be held mid next week (during NRL & AFL G.F. week) to announce the signing of another player whose initials are also MB.

    Montalbano

    Posted

    Michael Beauchamp has assumed the role of being the public face of the Wanderers playing group at numerous public events in recent weeks.

    MB has often been seen in the company of high ranking club officials at these events.

    Tarek and our other younger squad members will get their chance to assume the mantle of capitano in a year or two.

    I taped the press conference and have watched it back a couple of times.

    I suspect that a futher press conference will be held mid next week (during NRL & AFL G.F. week) to announce the signing of another player whose initials are also MB.

     

    Let me guess. You have a credible source like everybody else ;)

    Kizza

    Posted

    He's the Sawce Baws.

    Taurus

    Posted

    Michael Beauchamp has assumed the role of being the public face of the Wanderers playing group at numerous public events in recent weeks.

    MB has often been seen in the company of high ranking club officials at these events.

    Tarek and our other younger squad members will get their chance to assume the mantle of capitano in a year or two.

    I taped the press conference and have watched it back a couple of times.

    I suspect that a futher press conference will be held mid next week (during NRL & AFL G.F. week) to announce the signing of another player whose initials are also MB.

     

    Let me guess. You have a credible source like everybody else ;)

     

    Nup, but I'm a sponge.

    theguyyouwishyouwere

    Posted

    is this a sign that we may NOT be signing ballack?

     

    MB is much more qualified to captain the WSW than beauchamp.

    Taurus

    Posted

    M Ballack (if he comes) may only play 10 games for the club, which would see his stint conclude prior to the festive season.

     

    IMO it would be difficult to maintain a tight knit squad (which we currently have) with such a strategy in place.

     

    IF MB does come to our Wanderers and possesses the required community engagement focus, the captaincy wouldn't even be a consideration.

    1988banana

    Posted

    Beauchamp captain!!!!! REALLY.......... YUCK!!!!!!

    Erebus

    Posted

    is this a sign that we may NOT be signing ballack?

     

    MB is much more qualified to captain the WSW than beauchamp.

    Ballack has nothing to do with Western Sydney other than a pay cheque. I'd rather a local that bleeds western Sydney to be captain than a foreigner that never knew the region existed 3 weeks ago.

     

    I thought we wanted this team to represent us and the area of Western Sydney? So doesn't it make sense that the captain is a local boy rather than a foreign marquee signing?

    theguyyouwishyouwere

    Posted

    is this a sign that we may NOT be signing ballack?

     

    MB is much more qualified to captain the WSW than beauchamp.

    Ballack has nothing to do with Western Sydney other than a pay cheque. I'd rather a local that bleeds western Sydney to be captain than a foreigner that never knew the region existed 3 weeks ago.

     

    I thought we wanted this team to represent us and the area of Western Sydney? So doesn't it make sense that the captain is a local boy rather than a foreign marquee signing?

     

    i agree 100%, a local is preferred as captain. i was merely pointing out that ballack has much more experience as captain than beauchamp. and that WSW is considering his employment, i thought they'd try and use that to sweeten the deal. and that maybe this is a sign that they aren't interested.

    theguyyouwishyouwere

    Posted

    Michael Beauchamp has assumed the role of being the public face of the Wanderers playing group at numerous public events in recent weeks.

    MB has often been seen in the company of high ranking club officials at these events.

    Tarek and our other younger squad members will get their chance to assume the mantle of capitano in a year or two.

    I taped the press conference and have watched it back a couple of times.

    I suspect that a futher press conference will be held mid next week (during NRL & AFL G.F. week) to announce the signing of another player whose initials are also MB.

     

    this guy?

    mario-balotelli-story-getty1.jpeg

    Erebus

    Posted

    The region of Western Sydney and Balotelli,

    Nothing can go wrong....

    Neverbloom

    Posted

    The region of Western Sydney and Balotelli,

    Nothing can go wrong....

    would get us media coverage :P

    Taurus

    Posted

     

    this guy?

    mario-balotelli-story-getty1.jpeg

     

    versus

     

    ADP.

     

    Hmmm, I reckon they'd be a few bandwaggoners wanting to cash in their BLING FC season passes for Wanderers Foundation Memberships if Super Mario became a member of our squad.

    Jowel

    Posted

    Beauchamp has played in an a-league grand final, been to 2 world cups, played in the champions league etc. Nobody else in the squad compares with his experience. He's an old head that is perfect for captain.

    Taurus

    Posted

    Beauchamp has played in an a-league grand final, been to 2 world cups, played in the champions league etc. Nobody else in the squad compares with his experience. He's an old head that is perfect for captain.

     

    He also played in the U12 or U14 Australian squad, may have even been captain, which won the world junior cup run in conjuction with the 1994 World Cup.

    As winners the team played a leading role in the closing ceremony.

    roverslad

    Posted

    Well lets hope he does a good job, that's all that matters.




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