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paulbagzFC
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Melbcityguy
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this has been quiet as well any updates?
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nomates
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+x+x+x+x+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Given ticket sales are handled by the clubs, going to regular season games funds the club, not the FFA. So FFA don't care about attendance metrics ? *cough*WP*cough*In any case, the FFA have attempted to counter the drop in crowds and ratings this season with more of same i.e. marquee fund. Or maybe they do ? I didn't say the FFA didn't care. I'm saying not attending regular season matches hurts club owners first and foremost. The only time I'd make a conscious decision to not renew my membership would be if SFC ownership we're taking the club in the wrong direction. Ratings are a different story, but the FFA are clueless and have already indicated they intend on using the same short term solutions to "fix" the problem. Oh well. It all goes up so maybe we should stop funding football altogether. Im sorry but its the only way. A lot dont want to hear it but fan forums, walk outs, mass protests, dropping metrics arent working. Zero investment is the last resort. Its why the metrics should be fvcked off all together as we wouldn't be in this predicament.
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TheSelectFew
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+x+x+x+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Given ticket sales are handled by the clubs, going to regular season games funds the club, not the FFA. So FFA don't care about attendance metrics ? *cough*WP*cough*In any case, the FFA have attempted to counter the drop in crowds and ratings this season with more of same i.e. marquee fund. Or maybe they do ? I didn't say the FFA didn't care. I'm saying not attending regular season matches hurts club owners first and foremost. The only time I'd make a conscious decision to not renew my membership would be if SFC ownership we're taking the club in the wrong direction. Ratings are a different story, but the FFA are clueless and have already indicated they intend on using the same short term solutions to "fix" the problem. Oh well. It all goes up so maybe we should stop funding football altogether. Im sorry but its the only way. A lot dont want to hear it but fan forums, walk outs, mass protests, dropping metrics arent working. Zero investment is the last resort.
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HeyItsRobbie
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i also reckon, SWS Magpies wouldnt even get in, and the FFA gives the liscence to another firm.
if SWS dont get it, i would like another perth or brisbane side to get it
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bohemia
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+xIt'll be interesting to see the wording of their license. If they've been given the right to operate the Wellington/NZ franchise, then trying to operate a franchise in Sydney may well be a breach of their agreement. For Melbournites this would be a bit like buying a McDonald's franchise in Richmond, then taking over a Burger King in the CBD and rebranding as McDonalds there as well.. Franchise models have very specific contractual obligations that ensure a rogue franchisee can't threaten the whole franchise or franchisees. It's at least comforting to know that, whatever Wellington is playing at, the power is well and truly on the franchisers side. What this really comes down to is whether FFA wants Wellington out and whether they like the sound of a franchise in SWS. If they say no, Wellington's in a pretty dire situation.
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maxxie
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What an absolute fucking abomination.
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hames_jetfield
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+xOnce it's gone it(the A-League) won't be coming back to these shores. One can only hope!
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Bundoora B
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+xThis would mean the new A-League club will be an Australian based club with ethnic roots :) lol
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Bundoora B
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+xThis is quite clever by Nix. They can’t SELL the club, so they MERGE. Then, SWSyd doesn’t need to pay the $10M licence fee to FFA, meaning FFA get screwed. Then, in a year or two, SWSyd take full control, again without FFA getting a cent. they werent really given other options were they? it seems like they are just winding down the club with SWS to take over. the joys of franchises.
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azzaMVFC
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This would mean the new A-League club will be an Australian based club with ethnic roots :)
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azzaMVFC
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The most ridiculous thing I've read since Southern Expansion
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kiwi keith
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I wonder how the "Yellow Fever" are reacting to this news. Sure most of them are a bunch of "plonkers," but there's also one or two passionate and knowledgeable football brains among them. What beats me is how the local NZFA can put Women's Football on an equal footing with men. Surely fans are more interested in the A-League than a proposed W-League?
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sydneyfc1987
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+x+x+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Given ticket sales are handled by the clubs, going to regular season games funds the club, not the FFA. So FFA don't care about attendance metrics ? *cough*WP*cough*In any case, the FFA have attempted to counter the drop in crowds and ratings this season with more of same i.e. marquee fund. Or maybe they do ? I didn't say the FFA didn't care. I'm saying not attending regular season matches hurts club owners first and foremost. The only time I'd make a conscious decision to not renew my membership would be if SFC ownership we're taking the club in the wrong direction. Ratings are a different story, but the FFA are clueless and have already indicated they intend on using the same short term solutions to "fix" the problem.
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P&R will fix it 2.0
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+x+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Given ticket sales are handled by the clubs, going to regular season games funds the club, not the FFA. So FFA don't care about attendance metrics ? *cough*WP*cough*In any case, the FFA have attempted to counter the drop in crowds and ratings this season with more of same i.e. marquee fund. Or maybe they do ?
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GDeathe
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sydneyfc1987
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+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Given ticket sales are handled by the clubs, going to regular season games funds the club, not the FFA. In any case, the FFA have attempted to counter the drop in crowds and ratings this season with more of same i.e. marquee fund.
(VAR) IS NAVY BLUE
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P&R will fix it 2.0
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+x+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only existing because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions. Ftfy
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TheSelectFew
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+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. This league is only bad because people show up and watch the games. People need to stop funding their bad decisions.
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Benjamin
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It'll be interesting to see the wording of their license. If they've been given the right to operate the Wellington/NZ franchise, then trying to operate a franchise in Sydney may well be a breach of their agreement. For Melbournites this would be a bit like buying a McDonald's franchise in Richmond, then taking over a Burger King in the CBD and rebranding as McDonalds there as well..
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Angus
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+xWhat a joke. FFA should not be entertaining this. -PB Why not?
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Footballer
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This is quite clever by Nix.
They can’t SELL the club, so they MERGE.
Then, SWSyd doesn’t need to pay the $10M licence fee to FFA, meaning FFA get screwed.
Then, in a year or two, SWSyd take full control, again without FFA getting a cent.
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paulbagzFC
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What a joke. FFA should not be entertaining this. -PB
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HeyItsRobbie
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+x+x+x+xWhat the Wellington Phoenix need to do is sign some D-E-C-E-N-T Australian players, not sign NZ's only Professional Football Team away. Once it's gone it(the A-League) won't be coming back to these shores. As I've said before on this forum the WelNix Owners have shown absolutely "Zero' ambition. It's a pity really because they're also the Owners of the successful Hurricanes Super Rugby Franchise as well. They(the Owners) have done some good things by setting up a "useful Footballing academy there in Wellington, but they're letting down the Game here in NZ badly; the way they've handled the A-League Clubs prospects. Hey Gareth how do you expect to run our Country; if you can't run a (good) football club better than you ; and the other director's are currently managing. If it's balls you want, bring Helen Clark in the mix. They sold there share (Hurricanes) earlier this year, Now its Phoenix's turn to sell out. i do wonder though, cant NZ sustain their own professional league in any sport? Rugby could probably do it and Netball is now doing it, but overall maybe not. how many teams though?
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StiflersMom
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+xBig fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left. How do you feel if the Grand Final was held in either of those places? My first reaction was "what No" then I thought about it and its really not so bad.
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nomates
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+x+x+xWhat the Wellington Phoenix need to do is sign some D-E-C-E-N-T Australian players, not sign NZ's only Professional Football Team away. Once it's gone it(the A-League) won't be coming back to these shores. As I've said before on this forum the WelNix Owners have shown absolutely "Zero' ambition. It's a pity really because they're also the Owners of the successful Hurricanes Super Rugby Franchise as well. They(the Owners) have done some good things by setting up a "useful Footballing academy there in Wellington, but they're letting down the Game here in NZ badly; the way they've handled the A-League Clubs prospects. Hey Gareth how do you expect to run our Country; if you can't run a (good) football club better than you ; and the other director's are currently managing. If it's balls you want, bring Helen Clark in the mix. They sold there share (Hurricanes) earlier this year, Now its Phoenix's turn to sell out. i do wonder though, cant NZ sustain their own professional league in any sport? Rugby could probably do it and Netball is now doing it, but overall maybe not.
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HeyItsRobbie
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+x+xWhat the Wellington Phoenix need to do is sign some D-E-C-E-N-T Australian players, not sign NZ's only Professional Football Team away. Once it's gone it(the A-League) won't be coming back to these shores. As I've said before on this forum the WelNix Owners have shown absolutely "Zero' ambition. It's a pity really because they're also the Owners of the successful Hurricanes Super Rugby Franchise as well. They(the Owners) have done some good things by setting up a "useful Footballing academy there in Wellington, but they're letting down the Game here in NZ badly; the way they've handled the A-League Clubs prospects. Hey Gareth how do you expect to run our Country; if you can't run a (good) football club better than you ; and the other director's are currently managing. If it's balls you want, bring Helen Clark in the mix. They sold there share (Hurricanes) earlier this year, Now its Phoenix's turn to sell out. i do wonder though, cant NZ sustain their own professional league in any sport?
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sydneyfc1987
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Big fucking joke. Just approve expansion teams from Malaysia and Singapore already and finish off what credibility the league had left.
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karta
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Wow it's actually happening...
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deluka
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This makes me feel sick - I thought St George Illawarra was bad
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