I feel the cup final should be held at a neutral venue. It'd also be more incentive for Canberrean locals to show they want a team. Bruce Stadium is a good size for the final too.

Nah. If we are having a neutral then put it on the GC. Beach, hotels, fun parks, etc.

Who on this forum would rather stay in Canberra for the weekend than GC if it cost the same amount? (Except Qlders)

The FFA Cup should not be a vehicle for cities to show they want a team.

Edited by scott21: 23/12/2014 06:19:32 PM

No absolutely not GC

Townsville ?

Not sure if trolling or deadset retarded.

But why would you suggest Townsville or GC.

That was in response to Heineken suggesting Canberra was in fact a good idea.

One reason I am skeptical is here in Sweden they used to have the finals in Stockholm with dreadful attendances if there was no Stockholm teams. Then they used a draw for the home team. Now it's back in Stockholm. They got under 3500 in a 50k stadium.
Of course nobody in Stockholm will attend to watch another team. But if we will rely on Canberra locals to bump up the numbers IMO that is stupid. Why not give fans who support the club the chance instead. Like it is now and should stay.



Edited by scott21: 23/12/2014 07:06:46 PM

But that wasn't his point. Stockholm was at least the capital. Canberra is at least our capital. Townsville and GC are shit heaps.

Just pick the host in a draw or rotate between Sfs and Melbourne. When the final moves to Australia Day, it won't be an issue who hosts.

Just pick the host in a draw or rotate between Sfs and Melbourne. When the final moves to Australia Day, it won't be an issue who hosts.

La Fiamma confirms bid for 2015 FFA Cup berth

Chapman Athletic, Olympic Heat, Rovers or La Fiamma soccer clubs could take on Hyundai A-League teams next year.

The nationwide FFA Cup has been opened to all clubs around Australia in 2015 and nominations are open for all Mid West clubs to put their names in the hat.

La Fiamma committee member Lindsay Cannon confirmed the Reds would apply to enter the competition, but Mid West Soccer Association president Greg Lumley said they would qualify through the metropolitan zone.

That is because each club can only enter one team and must go through their highest level of competition, which would be the Reds’ Sunday League division two team.

Geraldton clubs can nominate for round one of the cup tournament and face a local knockout competition to determine who advances to the next round.

The winner advances to face other regional winners and then progresses to play Perth sides.

Cannon was hopeful applying and playing in the FFA Cup would attract players to the area and help develop young Geraldton players.

“Our primary goal is to advance to division one in the Sunday league, but hopefully applying to the FFA Cup will get a few players to come and play with us, ” he said.

“We are appealing for players to come on board and support Geraldton soccer in this pursuit.”

Local sides have until January 30 to nominate and pay the $300 fee, $250 of which will be paid by Football West.

The Reds are yet to confirm a coach for their 2015 campaign, but Martin Leeson is the front runner.

Leeson coached two seasons ago and Cannon said it was likely Leeson would get the nod.

“The coach is not appointed officially, but Martin has put himself up as head coach once again, ” he said.

“Sunday league is definitely a go, as well as a new-look strip to go for promotion this year.

“It’s all hands on deck and training will start in January — earlier than ever before.”

Geraldton Newspapers

When will it be moved to Australia Day? The date won't be changed for next years competition apparently.

As much as it would be good to have an Australia Day Final I am pleased the final is set on the weekend in November it might give Local clubs a better shot at winning the cup should they get there and have a decent two month break before they begin their local season and FFA cup campaigns.

the issue really will be if one of the A-League clubs is in the ACL final.

How is that an issue?

FFA Cup
5 hrs ·
With this year's Westfield FFA Cup incorporating the Preliminary Rounds, the official launch will take place tomorrow (Thursday) morning at Earlwood Wanderers FC.
The launch will unveil the match schedule from the Round of 32 plus some other exciting news. Stay tuned...

Haven't already some of the preliminary rounds begun.

Fairly sure there's been a round or so completed in Northern NSW, Queensland and Victorian. Already a few walkovers as amateur pull out for logistical reasons.

Fairly sure NSW's start this week, or this first week of March.

Haven't already some of the preliminary rounds begun.

Fairly sure there's been a round or so completed in Northern NSW, Queensland and Victorian. Already a few walkovers as amateur pull out for logistical reasons.

Fairly sure NSW's start this week, or this first week of March.

When do NT get involved?

Their draw is being conducted on Tuesday.

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