★The Official 'FFA Cup' Thread |Matchday 1 results in OP!★


★The Official 'FFA Cup' Thread |Matchday 1 results in OP!★

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Burztur wrote:
I love the kits.

I'm waiting for the FFA to regulate sponsorships now...

They kinda already do when they signed up to that 'be the influence' nonsense regarding alcohol sponsorship. At the time the only club it affected was Adelaide who were sponsored by Coopers. At the same time Ballentines used to sponsor the A-League.

I'm fairly sure clubs aren't allowed to be sponsored by other car brands either. Fairly sure there is an exclusivity rule with Hyundai on that regards. I think the same applied to airlines too when we had Qantas as a major sponsor of the FFA. But when Qantas dropped their sponsorship I think that may have ended. (Aren't Manchester Melbourne City now sponsored by Etihad?)

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Heineken wrote:
Burztur wrote:
I love the kits.

I'm waiting for the FFA to regulate sponsorships now...

They kinda already do when they signed up to that 'be the influence' nonsense regarding alcohol sponsorship. At the time the only club it affected was Adelaide who were sponsored by Coopers. At the same time Ballentines used to sponsor the A-League.

I'm fairly sure clubs aren't allowed to be sponsored by other car brands either. Fairly sure there is an exclusivity rule with Hyundai on that regards. I think the same applied to airlines too when we had Qantas as a major sponsor of the FFA. But when Qantas dropped their sponsorship I think that may have ended. (Aren't Manchester Melbourne City now sponsored by Etihad?)


Correct
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paladisious wrote:
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Burztur wrote:
I love the kits.

I'm waiting for the FFA to regulate sponsorships now...


If they do this they can cough up the sponsorship cash.


lel, sponsored by FFA.

-PB


Exactly the point when you have a tightass like Lowy running the comp, it's a bit rich how he dictates who is and isn't allowed to sponsor clubs.

... In the Westfield FFA Cup?


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAJAJAHAHAHAHHAHAHDICJSBSJXJD SHFUCKFUCKSHIT!

...oh are you serious about that?


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Burztur wrote:
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Burztur wrote:
I love the kits.

I'm waiting for the FFA to regulate sponsorships now...


If they do this they can cough up the sponsorship cash.


lel, sponsored by FFA.

-PB


Exactly the point when you have a tightass like Lowy running the comp, it's a bit rich how he dictates who is and isn't allowed to sponsor clubs.


My point was the FFA's obsession with making things mainstream would go to new and ridiculous heights if they did.


I sincerely hope not. :(


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Apologies... So the are some regulations with sponsorship for the HAL clubs. But it would be ridiculous if the FFA had to approve sponsors like the recent mandate on club names...

More importantly, well done to the Melb Croatia social club for sponsoring the Knights!
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Burztur wrote:
Apologies... So the are some regulations with sponsorship for the HAL clubs. But it would be ridiculous if the FFA had to approve sponsors like the recent mandate on club names...

More importantly, well done to the Melb Croatia social club for sponsoring the Knights!


Massive coup. :roll: ;)

Is that a question?


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FFA Cup’s credibility under scrutiny


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By Daniel Nichols, 18 Jul 2014 Daniel Nichols is a Roar Pro
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How seriously the A-League teams treat the FFA Cup remains to be seen. (APP Image/Dave Hunt)

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You probably wouldn’t know it, but the round of 32 fixtures of the brand new FFA Cup are set to kick off in under two weeks.
The first set of fixtures start on Tuesday the 29th of July, with the A-League sides joining the competition a week later on August 5th.
Strangely, the round of 32 games will not wrap up until the 20th of August, meaning a round of competition will take almost a month.
Worryingly, tickets have not been made available yet for games, and in all honesty, if I wasn’t already a member of an A-League club, I probably wouldn’t even know the top tier were about to join the competition.
For those who haven’t heard of the FFA Cup, it’s a competition that mirrors the knockout system of England’s famed FA Cup. Semi-professional state teams have played off to be involved in the round of 32, where the 10 A-League teams gain automatic entry.
It begins in the A-League pre-season, and will continue to run midweek during the A-League proper, with the final to be played on Tuesday the 16th of December.
Unfortunately for the opening competition’s credibility, the A-League All Stars clash with Italian heavyweights Juventus will rob the round of 32 fixtures of star players. Players will be unavailable for Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Wellington. Players from Melbourne City, Sydney FC and the Wanderers will have to back up two days after the All Stars clash if they are to take part for their club.
For those hoping to tune in, Fox Sports has committed to showing at least one round of 32 match, likely Melbourne City versus Sydney FC, although they have the option to show more if they choose. Obviously the all A-League clashes are likely to attract television coverage, however fans of the local sides shouldn’t hold their breath for coverage of their sides unless they advance.
Fox Sports will also show two round of 16 matches, and all games from then on in the competition. The draw guarantees at least nine state teams will progress, while three all A-league fixtures means three teams won’t pass the round of 32.
It will be interesting to see just how seriously the A-League sides take this competition. In front of the cameras, club representatives have said all the right things, however until the team sheets are submitted, we won’t know whether clubs see this as a priority.
Whereas the professional sides are just starting their pre-season training, the majority of the state sides are heading towards their finals series, meaning an upset cannot be discounted.
I for one hope for some quality football to silence those who have not yet bought into the competition.
The romance of the FA Cup is the opportunity for lower league sides to upset the big guns of English football. It may take an Adelaide or Bayswater win over the Wanderers or Victory to truly kick this competition into gear.
Despite the rushed nature of the competition, and the fact it has not been overly well advertised, I am excited to see what it brings.


I don't really think this has anything to do with he integrity of the FFA Cup, rather the poor planning on the part of the FFA. Really poor.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2014/07/18/ffa-cups-credibility-scrutiny/


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Lack of promotion for it has been a concern as well.

-PB

https://i.imgur.com/batge7K.jpg

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Melbourne Croatia have certainly come a long way.
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You probably wouldn’t know it, but

As if anyone who is into sport enough to read as shit a website as the Roar for their football fix wouldn't know about the FFA Cup, ffs.

Fox Sports have included the FFA Cup in their preseason ads, and I fancy the reason they spread out the round of 32 so much is so they can broadcast more games cheaply if the first one goes well, and hence more exposure.

We have a national cup now, something we haven't had in over a hundred years of football in Australia. Lighten up.
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You probably wouldn’t know it, but

As if anyone who is into sport enough to read as shit a website as the Roar for their football fix wouldn't know about the FFA Cup, ffs.

Fox Sports have included the FFA Cup in their preseason ads, and I fancy the reason they spread out the round of 32 so much is so they can broadcast more games cheaply if the first one goes well, and hence more exposure.

We have a national cup now, something we haven't had in over a hundred years of football in Australia. Lighten up.


Tbh, that plug is incredibly short but better than nothing.


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2.5 seconds my count


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Brisbane Ro wrote:
Melbourne Croatia have certainly come a long way.


:lol: :lol:

In a resort somewhere

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1 week.
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Blackmac79 wrote:
1 week.


So keen


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paulc wrote:
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Melbourne Croatia have certainly come a long way.


:lol: :lol:


He's back.




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When do we find out the TV schedules ?
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Blackmac79 wrote:
1 week.

9 sleeps precisely.

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From the Official Facebook

FFA Cup Broadmeadow Magic FC v Brisbane Strikers will be LIVE on Fox Sports while there will be updates and crosses to the other three matches.
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I can feel the romance! Can't wait :)
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Dat romance, it's coming.
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paladisious wrote:
Dat romance, it's coming.



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Brisbane Ro wrote:
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Dat romance, it's coming.




Look at those fluorescent clouds of romance! Such romance.
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Can't wait for it to kick off.


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Erebus wrote:
Melbourne Knights sponsor for the FFA Cup =d> =d> =d> =d> :lol: :lol:
https://twitter.com/MelbKnights/status/490011769323012096



Will pretty much guarantee no-telly-time for the Knights I feel
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paladisious wrote:
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Dat romance, it's coming.




Look at those fluorescent clouds of romance! Such romance.


Don't you enjoy a nice fire-side chant?
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knights will get on tv cause they will make the later stages
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Blackmac79 wrote:
knights will get on tv cause they will make the later stages


Is the draw rigged so they can't play HAL til the last 8 ?
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Blackmac79 wrote:
knights will get on tv cause they will make the later stages


Unless they make some miraculous signings I doubt it. They are in a relegation battle and face a formidable opponent first up away from home.


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TheSelectFew wrote:
Blackmac79 wrote:
knights will get on tv cause they will make the later stages


Unless they make some miraculous signings I doubt it. They are in a relegation battle and face a formidable opponent first up away from home.


Knights are eight points clear of relegation, have had a decent run of form lately.
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