I hear they have upped their sponsorship game recently and have a few heavy hitters on board... Dont know much more than that ... apart from that "I hope so"

Cheers mate. Hope so to haha would be good to see them back on the national stage 

Im guessing, from the name, you have some sort of ties to Juve? Welcome to this jungle btw.

Not sure why Vinnie wouldn't like it to be honest...

But the one point he does raise that I agree with is the Championship Championsip Premiership Championship Premiership dilemma.


I mean.. easy solved by just saying "Grand Final Winners" for what is currently the "A-League Champions"

Nah mate I’m an Apia fan but my Dad loved when juve would come to Sydney back in day. I just think they’re Such a big club with a fair few national titles and countless past Socceroos having played there I have a soft spot for them I guess haha.

Its incredible how much of our golden gen spent time at three clubs - marconi, sydney united and adelaide city. Really hope we grt adelaide city. They also have their own stadium

Because he has spent the past decades shitting on the "effnik NSL clubs" and anything to do with NPL in general and any attempt at ambition from clubs outside of his franchise system is attacked and ridiculed. I mean, thats to be expected considering who pays him but even now, at the final hour, the default position is to tow the APL line..... Would love to be a fly on the whole the first time he drags his arse out to a championship club.... 

Not sure why we are not producing players these days the way these clubs did. Maybe because they had a proper pathway from u6 all the way to first grade I’m not sure but whatever they did worked 

I hate the bastards with a passion ... but so want to face them on the pitch again :) And that goes for APIA and Marconi too. hahahahahahaha

Meh personally im glad there is football media and competition is a good thing, its how markets work to make things improve and in the long term could lead to fan rivalries and passion. 

Apl is now in competition with fa which i think is a good thing

Basically this. Nsl with teams down to u6 thrown out and then it took nearly a decade for a league teams to get them

football media??? really? OK if you say so.

I mean.... I find that hard to believe given he spent his formative journo years here in Griffith, where every club is an effnik Italian club (granted, not big NSL, but you get my drift).
I'm sure there are examples of him since speaking out on them though, which is what you'd be referring to.

maybe just one or two :P

Australian Championship. 8 syllables. That's longer than Western Sydney Wanderers. 9 including the The.

The thought of Rugari suffering through 8 or 9 syllables every time he wants to have a cry over everybody ignoring his shitty toy....

Hahahaha some great rivalries will be reignited mate looking forward to it. Hopefully we see some good crowds next year 

Vamos a la Lakeside Oh oh oh oh .... :)

Melbourne Croatia vs Brissy Strikers will be a beauty.

Last Night's game between Preston & South Melbourne was an absolute spectacle...6.5k in attendance...both supporters well behaved (small minority of idiots but we can ignore them)...credit to them where credit is due...cannot wait for the Championship to kick off next year if this is an example of what is to come. Spoke to the likes of David Davutovic and Adam Peacock who were in attendance last night and they absolutely loved the atmosphere. Regardless of the result as a Preston Supporter...looking forward with a good relationship with South Melbourne!!!

wow 6+k for a mid week cup game !
Fantastic turn out and congrats Preston, reading bits here and there done a great job as well.
Hellas showing the divide at this stage but wont be following season I expect.
Anyone notice any spursies or Toon tunr out even Mr Ange ?! I doubt it just thought to ask.

No eurosnobs at a real match mate :) 

Ange and his millionaires where too busy signing Sherrins and AFL players jerseys at AAMI park last night :P 

Lou has got a great squad to work with and you guys are gonna boss your league mate. Gave us a hell of a scare, that Bell... shit what a player and your pacy Maurtician winger.... good stuff. .. all the best in the second half of the season.... Thanks for the warm welcome to your home and sorry for the Aleague dickheads who tried to spoil the fun they were NOT our fans... Look forward to next year and you guys coming to Lakeside..... 

Great game. Just goes to show: Build it and people will come 

Are there any updates on who the added teams will be?Surely they have to announce them soon. Or any major sponsor for the new league ?
last nights game got me pumped for next year hahaha

There was a big head honcho sit down thing in the social club before the game, reps from the 8 foundation teams and apparently 2 or 4 "candidates" as well as FV and FA ... 

First or second week of June is what I am hearing for next bit of news....

This is how it should have been (re) built in 2005. Still better late than never I suppose but that’s 20 years of my life I’ll never get back.

My moneys on South Hobart and 2 x Qld Clubs...heard whispers George Cross have also applied...my opinion is too many Vic Clubs would be an overkill...especially when they don't draw any crowds

Ditto,

so, so frustrating

Thanks for the info mate.

Nah mate.... 20 years spent in anguish will make us appreciate the good times even more :) Have faith.