Fuck me Aloisi is a bit of a dumb kunt - left an awesome youth gig at the Victory (where he was paid on time and with very little results orientated pressure) to move to this basketcase of a franchise.

I already see difference under Aloisi. Now they play long ball to wings, and into tenth row of seating.

BRISBANE Roar assistant coach Josh McCloughan has been added to Ange Postecoglou’s staff for the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Tajikstan.

The Socceroos meet Bangladesh in Perth next Thursday and take on Tajikstan in Dushanbe on September 8.

Part of John Aloisi’s coaching team at the Roar as well as the club’s under-18 coach, McCloughan is highly regarded by Socceroos boss Postecoglou.

“Josh is a good young coach who has been working in our system for a while and he will be with us in Perth and Tajikistan for experience,” Postecoglou said.

“He has done some scouting work for the Socceroos and went away with the under 17s so he has already been in our coaching system.

“As part of our long term football strategy it is important that we align everything we do from the Socceroos right down through our national teams to the Joeys.

“As players progress through the pathway they need to know what is expected of them on and off the field so players can make seamless transitions when they are called into squads.

“Central to that strategy is having all national team coaches implement the same systems and attitudes throughout the system and we bring the national team coaches from the under-age teams into camps for experience so they can get a feel for what we expect of our Socceroos and all national team players."

Bullsh*t - try watching some games, of the three games so far Aloisis has done a great job replicating last seasons style - all short passes and no shots !!

:lol: title change

BRISBANE midefielder Luke Brattan has demanded to be cut loose from the embattled club on a free transfer because the Roar have failed to pay superannuation.

Brattan has enlisted the services of players union Professional Footballers Australia to get him out his Roar contract, which has two years left to run.

The former Australian under-20 international has made no secret of his desire to play overseas and it is understood he has attracted interest from clubs in England and Germany.

His best chance of moving is via a free transfer but time is of the essence, with the European transfer window closing next week.

“Almost every player in the A-League wants to play overseas - I want to test myself,” Brattan said.

“The Roar knows that and hopefully they can work something out with the PFA.”

Brattan, 25, almost joined English club Brighton last year but an abdominal injury that required surgery ended his hopes of a move.

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I just made an offer to buy BR. Bakries are now considering whether or not to accept my offer of a can of supermarket brand cola and a half eaten pollywaffle.

which half ?

Vince Rugari
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Brisbane Roar is not going down without a fight - have filed an appeal against Luke Brattan's push to leave. More soon. #aleague #aapsport

10:54 AM - 28 Aug 2015

If anyone is going to buy the club its me, i got 30k cold hard cash right now.

Don't go overpaying now mate.

If anyone is going to buy the club its me, i got 30k cold hard cash right now.

Its ok, its monopoly money ;)

See you as a Brisbane fan I can sympathise with. But for every MrBrisbane there is 20 pauly's

See you as a Brisbane fan I can sympathise with. But for every MrBrisbane there is 20 pauly's

Roar try to retain star man Brattan

Vince Rugari

Brisbane Roar have lodged an appeal in an attempt to keep wantaway midfielder Luke Brattan at the A-League club.

Brattan is demanding an immediate release from his deal with the Roar, having put the club on notice for a financial breach of contract due to more than 12 months of unpaid superannuation.

The 25-year-old intends to pursue a move abroad and gave the Roar the mandatory 14 days to remedy the situation.

However, his efforts have hit a roadblock, with the club understood to have filed a grievance in response.

A hearing will now be held in which Roar representatives will have to put their case forward to Professional Footballers Association officials as to why Brattan should not be allowed to leave.

Brattan is not the only player agitating for a move away from Brisbane following months of off-field turmoil and ownership uncertainty.

Players have been paid late twice in the last three months and on Friday, a meeting in Sydney will be held between FFA officials and Bakrie Group representatives should bring a level of resolution to Brisbane's ongoing problems.

Brattan's loss would be a cruel blow for new coach John Aloisi, who had spoken in pre-season of his desire to use Brattan in a more advanced attacking role.

Vince Rugari
✔ ‎@VinceRugari
Statement to come from FFA on Brisbane Roar situation later today. Could go one of a few ways I reckon. Big day for the #aleague.

Big day as in good or bad? :(

If He hasn't been paid his entitlements then I'm not sure how they can hold him to a contract they've already broken