Rydalmere FC sign Paul Zacharia

The Rydalmere FC have added further depth to their backline for next season with the signing of speedy back/center mid Paul Zacharia on a four year deal from 2012.

Zacharia has made a name for himself as a clean sheet/defender in the competition, having notched 20 goal savers in 142 soccer matches throughout an 10-year career with the Castle Hill United (2002-09) and Rydalmere FC (2011).

The 21-year-old will join other rydalmere fc extensions players Elie Faraj, Thomas Rizzo, Besart Haliti, Rahman Grylls in competing for spots in the outside backs next season along with the likes of existing flyers Edwin Tran, Haag, Charbel Basha.

Rydalmere FC Managing Director Basha said Zacharia would add further versatility to a backline which has already shown its utility value this season with examples such as Tran, who has played at goalkeeper and regarded as the best.

“With Justin Doueihi & Asib retiring, we had the option to look at a speed player that could add some support in the backs and we felt that Paul was a suitable replacement given he can play sweeper,  right back and in the centre mid,’’ said Basha.

Rahman set to stay with Rydalmere

The Rydalmere FC has received some much welcomed news with the re-signing of centre Rahman Grylls for a further two seasons.

http://rydelmare-fc.blogspot.com/ can reveal that the 19-year-old former Australian Rep is set to stay in the Ryde after agreeing to a deal that will tie down him down until the end 2015.

Despite attracting interest from a number of clubs, Rahman is settled in Rydalmere has agreed to a new deal with an announcement imminent.

The striker – centre mid joined the Rydalmere FC from North Rocks in 2010 after spending two seasons with the North Rocks.

Rydalmere still to discuss contract with Jescar

Will Jescar Doueihi be playing for the Rydalmere Fc in 2012? Or somewhere else?

The 17-year-old signed an unusual two-year deal with the Rydalmere with an option in the club’s favour after each season. Thus, currently Jescar is currently unsigned for 2012 until the Rydalmere either decide to activate his option or decide that he will not be a part of their club going forward.

With stories abounding that Jescar would be welcomed with open arms back to his former club, Mt-Druitt, Rydalmere Fc Blog-Spot has sort comment from Rydalmere team on Jescar’s current contract situation with the Rydalmere.

Rydalmere officials responded by saying that the current situation at the moment is that the club and Jes will sit down at the end of the season to discuss next year and if he is happy to stay.

Jescar was recently asked by fans on social media service Twitter if a return to the Druitt was on the cards to which he responded that he is a Red-Machine now but happy to know he still has fans back in Mt-Duitt.

Thomas Rizzo a Rydalmere FC until 2013

Rydalmere FC captain Thomas Rizzo will remain a Red Machine for at least a further two seasons, after he agreed to a contract extension until the end of 2013 today.

Rizzo was originally signed with the club until the end of 2012, however the club has realised his potential as a future star and has ensured he remains in Red for an extra season on his current deal.

The signing follows a long list of Rydalmere FC players who have committed to the club long term and re-enforces the clubs policy of retaining the current squad and building towards a fourth premiership.

Rizzo said he only every really wanted to re-sign for the Red Machine and to have the security of another two seasons is something that he has now and he can concentrate on performing well for the Red Machine

Bruno quits as Rydalmere coach

Rydalmere FC coach Bruno has quit the club this afternoon with immediate effect.

Former international and club veteran Basha will replace Bruno for the rest of the season.

Bruno handed in his resignation this afternoon when it became apparent he had lost the support of the board after weeks of speculation.

The club and Bruno released statements this afternoon, with Bruno saying that he was very privileged to have been involved with the Rydalmere Club.

“On Tuesday 12 July, I was told by Peter Basha, Rydalmere FC Chairman, that my services as head coach were no longer required by the Club after season 2011,” Bruno’s statement said.

“Having considered the impact this will have on my family, my support staff and the players, and importantly, the club that I love and have been involved with since the early 2000s, I will stand down effective immediately having helped the team complete its preparation for Saturdays Game against Dundas at Dundas.

“I feel very privileged to have been a part of a great club for so long and I want to thank all who have been a part of this journey with me.

“Please respect my right to privacy at this time, and allow the Rydalmere club to focus solely on the remainder of the 2011 season.”

Moments later, an official statement from the club was sent around, stating:

“Bruno was told this week that his services would not be required next season and he was given the option to finish out the year,” Rydalmere chairman Peter Basha said.

“He has elected to finish up immediately, which is his right.

“Bruno has been great for our Club over a 5 year period across a number of roles, from ball boy to head coach. However with regard to the head coaching position it had become clear that it was time for a change.”

Doueihi’s too good to let go: players

Jescars’s teammates have urged the Rydalmere FC to do everything in their power to make the star  a Rydalmere for life.

The Sydney boy is off contract at the end of 2011, with his management leaving any discussions about his future until the end of the season.

Rydalmere FC Back Paul Zacharia has seen enough of Jescar’s brilliance to realise his value to the Red Machine.

”They should lock him up until 2015,” Zacharia said.

Still only 17, Doueihi could realistically play in the top grade for the next decade.

Rydalmere Captain "Thomas Rizzo" said talk about signing Doueihi for the rest of his career was premature.

”It’s a bit hard to sign someone for life when they’re 17,” Rizzo said. ”He’s outstanding, we all know what he’s like and last night he showed how good he is.

”This year since coming back from injury he’s brought a lot of confidence back, he’s stepping up and doing some kicking and really leading the team around the park well. The longer they can sign him the better.”

Well, how about six years?

The Rydalmere FC set that benchmark when they re-signed left back/center mid "Besart" at the end of 2016.

Besart believed there was no rush for Doueihi to make a call on his future.

”It would be great to see such a class player in such an important role at our club stay long term, but that’s his decision,” Rizzo said.

”I’m sure him and the club will talk through that and get it sorted when the time’s right.”

It’s a sentiment echoed by Doueihi’s manager, Paul Sutton.

”We’ll start having a chat eventually, just letting him play footy at the moment,” Sutton said.

”The Rydalmere FC club have got to have the first opportunity, if everything doesn’t work out then you can have a look around.

”But you’ve got to do the right thing by the holding club, give them the opportunity to re-sign these players"