It's really disappointing for me. I'd be hoping Arnie is taking the FFA Cup seriously, as seriously as the league and the Champions League. I know it's going to be a long season, and you don't want to suffer burn out, but it's only an added handful of games, and let's face it, the knockout cup competition is prestigious silverware in any league.

Given it's held in the A-League's pre-season, this was my biggest worry, that clubs would take it lightly and treat it like the old pre-season cup. I'd be really disappointed if that's the mind frame we're taking into this.

That said, Holosko and co. only arrived in Australia and wouldn't probably be match fit. That said, this would be an excellent opportunity to blood them, and start getting some game time. The flip side of the coin I suppose is the risk of injury in such a high pressure match.

what is the prize money for winning this trophy, or was that information never released?

Each club that progress to the Ro16 receives $2,000
QFs: $5,000
SFs: $10,000
GF Runner up: $25,000
GF Winner: $50,000

It's not a whole lot, and probably only start seeing some clubs 'break even' on games once you hit semi's (before revenue from gate sales, and food/drink etc). As the competition expands, and becomes more and more popular and develops, I can see prize money rising.

Adelaide United v Sydney FC: 2-1 to Sydney FC

Melbourne City v Wellington: City 3-2 on Extra-Time

Heidelberg United v Sydney United: Sydney United on Penalties

Lions FC v Perth Glory: 3-0 to Perth Glory

Rockdale City Suns v Melbourne Victory: 2-1 to Rockdale City Suns

Palm Beach Sharks v Wanderers: 4-1 to Wanderers

MetroStars v Oakleigh Cannons: 1-0 to Oakleigh

Hume City v Sydney Olympic: 2-1 to Olympic on Extra-Time

Can see Adelaide beating us unfortunately. I think much will depend on what kind of line up Arnie picks.

LOL I did think this also

City's Uruguayan signing set for FFA Cup debut

Tuesday, 25 August 2015 -
Iain Strachan @IainStrachan

Melbourne City FC fans could get a first glimpse of new Uruguayan signing Bruno Fornaroli after he was tipped by his coach to feature at some point against Wellington Phoenix in Wednesday night's Westfield FFA Round of 16 clash at AAMI Park.

"He's in the squad, so for sure he's going to be part of the game," City coach John van 't Schip told reporters on Tuesday.
"We'll just have to see how many minutes and how far. But looking at him in training, he's making a good impression."
FFA Cup preview: Melbourne City FC v Wellington Phoenix

Meanwhile, City's opponents Phoenix have snared Jeffrey Sarpong to play alongside Roly Bonevacia with the signing confirmed today.

Sarpong, a former Netherlands Under-21 international and ex-Real Sociedad player, is unlikely to be involved in the FFA Cup on Wednesday night.

But their latest acquisition is more than merely a familiar face for van 't Schip, who taught the attacking midfielder during his time on the coaching staff at one of world football's most respected academies.

And the City boss even turned down an opportunity to recruit the 27-year-old, preferring instead to sign Harry Novillo on a permanent basis and bring in Bruno Fornaroli for A-League Season 11, which kicks off in early October.

"I had him, I know him very well," van 't Schip said when asked about his former pupil Sarpong.

"He was actually offered to us a month ago, two months ago. I responded, 'we can't, because our foreign spots in the positions that we want are already taken'.

"But [he's] a good player. I know him. He can play on the wings, he can play in the midfield. Very attacking kind of positions. He's left, right, very mobile. Has a good shot.

"I had him for a year with me at Ajax. He moved on to Spain first, to Real Sociedad and then came back to Holland.

"He was in the national youth team and one of the most promising players [at] the [Under-17] World Cup in Peru in 2005 I think.

"But he didn't really progress to what everybody expected. But still, the talent is there. His football is there. I think Wellington made a good signing with him."

There's certainly no shame in such a young, raw talent failing to live up to the hype that typically accompanies any promising Ajax player.

When it comes to Wellington's expectations of their new recruit, Sarpong will benefit from the presence of compatriot Bonevacia, who starred for Ernie Merrick's men last season in the A-League.

"He's coming from the same school, they know each other from Ajax," van 't Schip said of the two Dutchmen.

"Roly has done very well for them last year, so I think they hope to have the same with Jeffrey Sarpong. I'm sure he will do good here [in the A-League]".

Read more at http://www.a-league.com.au/article/citys-uruguayan-signing-set-for-ffa-cup-debut/1rgs3cjuor0r5134z0j6a6ilv3#geq8joT4lVyVI67P.99

Is Arnie trying to lose on purpose?...

-PB

Heini get my tips?

Indeed I did, you were the first person to inbox me with them. For that, I thank you.

Not everybody who has entered the tipping comp has sent me theirs, so you'd better get in quickly tomorrow. Now the Ro32 is over, every point is vital!

I don't think it's him trying to lose the game on purpose, I just don't get the feeling he's taking it as seriously as one should. The feeling I'm getting is that it's all a 'glorified pre-season cup'. If we win, sure, it's something, but I don' think he'll be too disappointed if we get knocked out.

FWIW, playing football manager today, and Sydney FC went on to win the 2017 FFA Cup, after defeating Adelaide United in the Ro16. :lol: We went on to beat Melbourne Victory 3-0 in the final, in front of over 90,000 at the MCG...

[-o< [-o< :twisted: :twisted: :-" :-" :lol: :lol:

Matchday M80s.

I'm Moist

My butt is wet

Most A-League teams treat the FFA cup as training sessions and the general public don't give two hoots about it.

SU58 are going have some very good numbers here. Pretty much all the Croatian clubs down here are rubbing themselves dry with anticipation.

MATCHDAY

FIRE UP FARKEN

I know people who haven't attended a Heidelberg match since the 90s who will be going tonight:lol: ...wouldn't surprise me if the crowd is bigger than city v phoenix, biggest match to hit melbourne's inner northern suburbs for a good decade.

Can't wait to get to Perry Park tonight!

Apparently over 1,000 tickets pre-sold to Lions vs Glory, so we can probably expect at least double that with walk-ups.

Just because your team are out and are shit. EAD

Well you would think that if your club is forever getting dicked within the first few rounds

Edited by scotty21: 26/8/2015 08:05:30 AM

:cool:

a good number from Sydney are going down too....

I am one of them, this half day at work is going to drag on :x

Adelaide United v Sydney FC: 3-1 to Sydney FC

Melbourne City v Wellington: City 2-1 CITY

Heidelberg United v Sydney United: 2-0 SU

Lions FC v Perth Glory: 3-0 to Perth Glory

Rockdale City Suns v Melbourne Victory: 5-0 Victory

Palm Beach Sharks v Wanderers: 2-0 WSW

MetroStars v Oakleigh Cannons: 1-1 at full time but 2-1 to Oakleigh after ET

Hume City v Sydney Olympic: 0-2 Sydney Olympic

Heidelberg United I vs Sydney United: 1 flare to 4 flares in SU favour

Pm'd to Heine?

Better go hide from those scary effniks in your fall out shelter hey pauly?

Done and dusted I am catching up to you \:d/ \:d/ \:d/

Got my free ticket to tonights game. Cheers CFG for letting all members get in free. I actually have another spare freebie so if any city or victory fans want a ticket let me know

Anyone know what parking is like around Perry Park? Normally I'd just get the train there but won't be able to do so this time.

You'd be scratching to find a car spot around the streets but you can if you get there early enough.

Might see you there. Buying me a beer?

10% alcohol 90% rat poison.