RICHMOND SC JOINS LONG LIST OF DISGRUNTLED CLUBS


Richmond Soccer Club has joined the other 59 Victorian Football Clubs in urging the FFV to listen to the member clubs, adopt the NPL in 2014 in a manner that is financially viable for all clubs and takes the game forward.

Whilst we still believe in the fundamental concept of an NPL are keen to be part of the NPL in 2014, to do so under the current terms and conditions would be fiscally irresponsible and delinquent of the board. For the avoidance of doubt we met with the FFV earlier this year to highlight the unviability of the NPL based on the criteria that were being set and the structure that was imposed by the FFV. We were hopeful that the FFV would come to adopt a more considered and conciliatory approach to the introduction of the NPL in the best interests of all parties but this has not been the case.

The Board of Richmond has observed with dismay the intransigence of the current FFV Board and its lack of desire to enter into any meaningful dialogue with clubs at all levels and skill level within Victoria. Additionally, the lack of governance and transparency is now being echoed by FFV board members (Mr. Da Zilva) which is extremely disconcerting and given rise to great concern that the President and board are not acting in the best interests of football in this state. It is apparent to Richmond Soccer Club that the present FFV board is not capable of making strategic decisions that will better the game moving forward.

We will continue to urge the FFV to stop the stubborn antics and bullying employed to date, behave in a manner that is befitting its' charter and focus the club funded resources in a manner that provides a positive outcome for football in the state. The current stalemate and inadequate NPL competition is not a solution to improving the level of football in the state, it is instead farcical. How the FFV board or any board can ignore the voice of the majority (60 clubs) is nonsensical and if not addressed immediately will have an irreversible impact on football in Victoria.

Richmond SC will continue to work with the other co-signatory clubs to achieve the outcome that represents common sense and prudent management to ensure our game develops in a positive manner and becomes the a strong viable code that we all want it to be.




Wolfgang Smoger

President

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