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+xCraig Foster is my pick, While i don't believe in everything he says, i agree with 90% of it and thats good enough for me. The game should have people with a footballing back ground and after listening to him debating football on SBS over the last 10-15 years, i have full faith that he will deliver, he can see the issues with the current game. End of the day, i want to see a progressive board looking towards the future, to build the game and expand the A League. As its clear that the current set up has been boring for a while, and id like to see more Aussie or Kiwi youngsters get more game time in a stronger league Foz's SBS status eclipses his admin experience at the PFA. People shouldn't forget that as well.
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+x+xCraig Foster is my pick, While i don't believe in everything he says, i agree with 90% of it and thats good enough for me. The game should have people with a footballing back ground and after listening to him debating football on SBS over the last 10-15 years, i have full faith that he will deliver, he can see the issues with the current game. End of the day, i want to see a progressive board looking towards the future, to build the game and expand the A League. As its clear that the current set up has been boring for a while, and id like to see more Aussie or Kiwi youngsters get more game time in a stronger league Foz's SBS status eclipses his admin experience at the PFA. People shouldn't forget that as well. You do make a good point, he does have experience at a administration level, it is over looked
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I don't think Foster is the man for the job. There are two issues that would make him a bad choice.
1. His PFA bias.
Whilst the PFA plays an important role in the game, they have a simple focus on ensuring that the monetary outcomes for their members comes before all else. If you think the that the Socceroos are overpaid and that the salary floor is a stupid idea, wait till Foster runs the show (after all he is the guy that was leading a threatened strike while playing for the Socceroos).
2. His inability to consider alternative points of view.
He's a pigheaded zealot. Witness his disgraceful performance in the now infamous Ange interview. His ranting during the World Cup was pathetic. Foster believes in what Foster says, and all evidence that may contradict his view is ignored or attacked.
Whilst Foster might be OK as a board member, he would be a disastrous chairman.
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+xHe's a pigheaded zealot. Witness his disgraceful performance in the now infamous Ange interview. His ranting during the World Cup was pathetic. Foster believes in what Foster says, and all evidence that may contradict his view is ignored or attacked. Whilst Foster might be OK as a board member, he would be a disastrous chairman. Some truth on that, a Chair can't be single-minded the way Foster is, on the other hand, so far amongst the candidates, he has probably impressed the most.
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Conroys big thing was the Financial Transparency, I'll give him credit for pushing that. Claimed he was Independent, nominated by Franchise and Fed, I've not heard anything different from anyone Regarding Chairmanship he made a good point in that it may be a matter of needing to be able to herd cats, especially in this brand new set up He claimed his Senate work in a split chamber was evidence that he would be good at that. On what I heard last night, I'd be tempted to give him a go, this whole shakeout will probably need a steady hand for a while
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40/40/20 thing is interesting 3 women in the mix, all will therefore probably get appointed if not voted in
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+x+xHe's a pigheaded zealot. Witness his disgraceful performance in the now infamous Ange interview. His ranting during the World Cup was pathetic. Foster believes in what Foster says, and all evidence that may contradict his view is ignored or attacked. Whilst Foster might be OK as a board member, he would be a disastrous chairman. Some truth on that, a Chair can't be single-minded the way Foster is, on the other hand, so far amongst the candidates, he has probably impressed the most. How do you think Foster would cope with the concept of the chair simply being the "first amongst equals"?
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+x40/40/20 thing is interesting 3 women in the mix, all will therefore probably get appointed if not voted in Appointments don't have to come from the nominated people.
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+x+x+xHe's a pigheaded zealot. Witness his disgraceful performance in the now infamous Ange interview. His ranting during the World Cup was pathetic. Foster believes in what Foster says, and all evidence that may contradict his view is ignored or attacked. Whilst Foster might be OK as a board member, he would be a disastrous chairman. Some truth on that, a Chair can't be single-minded the way Foster is, on the other hand, so far amongst the candidates, he has probably impressed the most. How do you think Foster would cope with the concept of the chair simply being the "first amongst equals"? The best way I can view it: a mixed blessing. I think he would be an effective spokesperson for many who don't have a voice in the game, and would represent the game generally very well, but equally, he appears very dismissive of anyone with business nous, which is not tenable. You can't be an effective Chair if you don't want to accept advice from a variety of experts, you can't force through decisions based on lopsided advice. And if he starts life with a significant portion of the board wanting to stand up to his view on things, that won't end well.
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+x+x40/40/20 thing is interesting 3 women in the mix, all will therefore probably get appointed if not voted in Appointments don't have to come from the nominated people. So Bonita's still a chance ?
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Daily Reminder til the 19th  On the weekend, we wrote here about letting FFA Congress members know who you would like to see on the FFA Board. We published the 30 members' email addresses and also a single link to click to send an email to all of them at once. Due to popular demand, we are re-publishing this here so the link is simple to find. Here are the steps. 1. Click on this link to take you directly to your email pre-filled with the 30 email addresses. 2. Complete the email with your four preferred candidates. Remember to include your name and your town/city/state also. 3. Press 'send'.
Who are the candidates? Morry Bailes: Adelaide, Managing Partner in law firm, President of Australian Law Council, former Board member Football Federation South Australia Joseph Carrozzi: Sydney, Managing Partner of PwC, Chairman of Centenary Institute of Medical Research, deputy Chairman GWS Giants*, former Board member 2015 Asian Cup Organising Committee Stephen Conroy: Melbourne, Executive Director Responsible Wagering Australia, former Cabinet Minister Craig Foster: Sydney, SBS-TV analyst and commentator, Pro-License coach*, Football Director Southern Expansion*, member of the Australian Multicultural Council, former NSL player, Socceroo and captain Daniel Moulis: Canberra, Managing Partner in law firm, current FFA Board member, former Board member 2015 Asian Cup Organising Committee, former NSL player and Socceroo Chris Nikou: Melbourne, Managing Partner in law firm, current FFA Board member, Board member Melbourne Renegades, former Board member Melbourne Victory, former Board member 2015 Asian Cup Organising Committee Remo Nogarotto: Sydney/Milan, Managing Director Crosby Textor, former Chairman Soccer Australia, former Football Director Newcastle Jets, former Director Northern Spirit Linda Norquay: Sydney, Chief Financial Officer, Illyria (Lachlan Murdoch's private company), former Director Funtastic Heather Reid: Sunshine Coast, retired, former CEO Capital Football, former CEO Australian Women's Soccer Association, former marketing consultant Mark Rendell: Melbourne, General Manager Belgravia Kids, former CEO Gymnastics Australia, former CEO Football Victoria, former CEO Bowls Australia Mark Shield: Brisbane, Managing Director 2SG Tehnology Group, Chairman Fairhaven Care Centres, former CEO CQ Rescue, former NSL, A-League, Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup referee Don't want to send an email to all 30? If you would prefer to send an email to only some of the FFA Congress members, please head to this article and find the individual email details in the table. The vote is on Monday. Make sure your opinion is counted by sending your email right now! Here's the all-in-one link again.
* Carrozzi and Foster indicated that they would resign from these positions if elected.
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+x+x+x+xHe's a pigheaded zealot. Witness his disgraceful performance in the now infamous Ange interview. His ranting during the World Cup was pathetic. Foster believes in what Foster says, and all evidence that may contradict his view is ignored or attacked. Whilst Foster might be OK as a board member, he would be a disastrous chairman. Some truth on that, a Chair can't be single-minded the way Foster is, on the other hand, so far amongst the candidates, he has probably impressed the most. How do you think Foster would cope with the concept of the chair simply being the "first amongst equals"? The best way I can view it: a mixed blessing. I think he would be an effective spokesperson for many who don't have a voice in the game, and would represent the game generally very well, but equally, he appears very dismissive of anyone with business nous, which is not tenable. You can't be an effective Chair if you don't want to accept advice from a variety of experts, you can't force through decisions based on lopsided advice. And if he starts life with a significant portion of the board wanting to stand up to his view on things, that won't end well. You both make good points. As I said, he could be accommodated on the board because he does have a view shared by a section of the football community.
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+xConroys big thing was the Financial Transparency, I'll give him credit for pushing that. Claimed he was Independent, nominated by Franchise and Fed, I've not heard anything different from anyone Regarding Chairmanship he made a good point in that it may be a matter of needing to be able to herd cats, especially in this brand new set up He claimed his Senate work in a split chamber was evidence that he would be good at that. On what I heard last night, I'd be tempted to give him a go, this whole shakeout will probably need a steady hand for a while Are we really ignoring the red underpants in the room?  A possible insight into how this guy would conduct himself, read below Conroy's Comments
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+x+x+x40/40/20 thing is interesting 3 women in the mix, all will therefore probably get appointed if not voted in Appointments don't have to come from the nominated people. So Bonita's still a chance ? I wouldn't think so. She has established herself at a respected critic and its probably where she should stay.
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If Foz does get the Chairman role, then I can't wait to see him go fucking mental in a press conference whenever the first fuckwit from channel seven or the Hun has a real potshot at the game.
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+xIf Foz does get the Chairman role, then I can't wait to see him go fucking mental in a press conference whenever the first fuckwit from channel seven or the Hun has a real potshot at the game. That might be fun to see, but I can't see how it's helpful to have the Chair taking potshots at the media.
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+x+xRemo laid it out right there - stop hiring non football people. From what i have read most candidates have said this. Aren't most candidates non-football people rofffff -PB
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https://twitter.com/football_roos/status/1062917350322651138?s=21#FFAvotes. Latest. 4 elected directors: Carrozzi, Nogarotto, Reid, Moulis. 3 co-opted directors: Nikou, Conroy, Norquay. Foster, Shield to miss out. Carrozzi or Nogarotto for Chair. Rosmarin & Murray to explain their roles at AGM. Don't complain on Twitter, write to stakeholders! From @football_roos Twitter
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+xhttps://twitter.com/football_roos/status/1062917350322651138?s=21#FFAvotes. Latest. 4 elected directors: Carrozzi, Nogarotto, Reid, Moulis. 3 co-opted directors: Nikou, Conroy, Norquay. Foster, Shield to miss out. Carrozzi or Nogarotto for Chair. Rosmarin & Murray to explain their roles at AGM. Don't complain on Twitter, write to stakeholders!From @football_roos Twitter This is big news if that's how it's going down.
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I’m rapidly going off Foster.
He thinks he’s running in a political election looking for the popular vote rather than seeking election to a Board where he will be expected to act on behalf of the stakeholders that put him there.
As soon as this Board is elected it’s got big ticket items like expansion, division two, a new CBA, several new committees to deal with. Yet he’s standing on a principle of “no prior deals” which all sounds very noble but the reality is, he’s not going in as a stand-alone he’s going in on behalf of stakeholders who will have preconceived positions so he’d better have a position on some key stuff or he’s sleepwalking his way in to a huge mess.
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At least we know the Murdochs will still be pulling the strings .
TL;DR version:
"I am probably not considered a traditional 'football person', but what I (would) bring is commercial, financial and governance experience to the role,' Norquay told Fairfax Media.
Norquay is pro-expansion of the A-League but undecided on the vexed matter of a second division and promotion and relegation."I believe expansion will bring additional opportunities to footballers in Australia, will provide more variety to the fans of existing teams, and is an opportunity to increase the reach of new fans from new catchment areas," she said."I think the same answer could apply to a national second division too, however, I am not coming to the board with any pre-conceived ideas and believe that more research is required before we could consider this."
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/the-murdoch-connection-angling-for-an-ffa-board-seat-20181115-p50gaw.html
The Murdoch connection angling for an FFA board seatShe's held Sydney FC season tickets for the last decade and spends her days steering Lachlan Murdoch's private investment vehicle. Meet Linda Norquay, the candidate who looks set for a seat on the new-look Football Federation Australia board.Unable to attend the community forum staged in Melbourne earlier this week due to family commitments, Norquay has opened up to Fairfax Media on her skills, passion and vision for the game as Monday's FFA annual general meeting draws nearer. Heavy hitters: Lachlan Murdoch and wife Sarah. Linda Norquay is the CFO of Murdoch's private investment vehicle Illyria.Credit:AlamyNorquay is the chief financial officer of Illyria, a media investment company and a Murdoch family office. She's also held previous roles with the Allco Finance Group, Macquarie Bank and Barclays in London.Lachlan Murdoch is, of course, the executive co-chair of News Corp, which owns Fox Sports, whose A-League broadcast deal effectively underwrites professional football in Australia."I am probably not considered a traditional 'football person', but what I (would) bring is commercial, financial and governance experience to the role,' Norquay told Fairfax Media.
"I have over 20 years experience in financial roles and a large part of that is within media organisations. I have served on an ASX-listed board and am a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors so I understand what is required to be an effective board member."Nominated for election by Capital Football and seconded by Melbourne City, Norquay is likely to find her way into the FFA boardroom one way or another - if not by winning in the ballot, then probably as an appointed director.Sources close to the process have indicated she has strong support from numerous stakeholders. Her emergence from the shadows leaves Mark Rendell as the only candidate yet to speak publicly.With TV ratings plummeting and the broadcast landscape changing by the minute with the advent of streaming technology, Norquay's expertise and contacts in the industry could be quite handy for FFA going forward.Norquay has supported the Sky Blues with her husband, Clint, since the advent of the A-League. Their two sons play for Northbridge FC and her daughter is in the North Shore Mariners' skills acquisition program. All five of them are Sydney FC season ticket holders."I (know) what it is like to take a family to A-League games regularly and the commitment that a lot of parents make both financially and in terms of time spent ferrying their kids to training and games," she said."I see so many children play football on weekends and I see so few families attending the games. I would love to work to see an improved conversion from player to fan – I think that’s a critical step change which is required for growth of football in this country and it would have far-reaching flow-on effects."Norquay is pro-expansion of the A-League but undecided on the vexed matter of a second division and promotion and relegation."I believe expansion will bring additional opportunities to footballers in Australia, will provide more variety to the fans of existing teams, and is an opportunity to increase the reach of new fans from new catchment areas," she said."I think the same answer could apply to a national second division too, however, I am not coming to the board with any pre-conceived ideas and believe that more research is required before we could consider this."
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+x+xhttps://twitter.com/football_roos/status/1062917350322651138?s=21#FFAvotes. Latest. 4 elected directors: Carrozzi, Nogarotto, Reid, Moulis. 3 co-opted directors: Nikou, Conroy, Norquay. Foster, Shield to miss out. Carrozzi or Nogarotto for Chair. Rosmarin & Murray to explain their roles at AGM. Don't complain on Twitter, write to stakeholders!From @football_roos Twitter This is big news if that's how it's going down. its a total guess Nogratto has stated again he doesn't want the Chair
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@waz,
I dont get why you are so down on Foster?
Why not get stuck into the clingons ?
As far as I can see he is the only candidate with any real football nouse ,vision or passion for Football.
FFS a board full of AFL stooges, media stooges,Lowey stooges and failed politicians .
Sure you need business knowhow.But where are the football people of the future?
Most board members have no vision and are therefore too scared to talk.Because they know bugger all.
Then Murdoch's stooge steps out and says she knows nothing about a second division and requires further research,but is happy to talk up expansion,when the two should be inextricably linked.
The signs dont look good.
Can a bunch of pretenders stumble through all the issues with no meaningful direction,except from more external consultants?
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We all knew deep down that it was always going to be pot luck as to who we got to lead the FFA.
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so back to the future then?
that would be quick.
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is it too early for a " We want (fill in the name) out ! " campaign ?
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Not sure who's written this
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/nikou-firms-to-replace-lowy-at-ffa
Chris Nikou is in line to become Football Federation Australia chairman at Monday's AGM, drawing a line under the Steven Lowy era
Soundings taken from the sport's power brokers - candidates, voters and those seeking to exert influence - suggest the election is tipping in Nikou's favour. Nikou is facing off against three others in a battle to lead the sport - ex-Socceroos captain Craig Foster, Joseph Carrozzi and Mark Rendell. It's impossible to call the race definitively, given the chairman is elected by the new board on Monday. But with popular choice Foster seen as independent by many, Nikou has emerged as the likely compromise choice, representing a half-way house between the Lowy era and FFA's future. The viable alternative is Carrozzi, who could well find himself in the top job should the numbers swirl in a different direction. There's no cut-throat battle between the pair, both board members of the 2015 Australia-hosted AFC Asian Cup, who could serve alongside each other once more. The fact that no power brokers are willing to go public with their views suggests a tight race. On Monday, a vote will be held to elect four new directors from a field of 11. Backroom dealings suggest Heather Reid, former Senator Stephen Conroy, returning administrator Remo Nogarotto and finance specialist Linda Norquist are the frontrunners, with Nikou and Carrozzi, to win places on the board. The AGM and vote, a secret ballot, will be streamed online. Candidates need to win 60 per cent to be elected. Professional clubs, with 28 per cent, will vote in a block, making them a powerful force in the decision-making. The nine federations, with 55 per cent, are likely to splinter and vote for different candidates, lessening their stranglehold on the elections. Players, represented by the PFA, and the women's council hold the final 17 per cent of the vote. Nikou, who has served on the board since 2014, was nominated by Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory; two clubs busy working behind the scenes. Should Nikou win election to the board, he is likely to succeed Lowy in the top job given he serves with two existing board members - Kelly Bayer Rosmarin and Crispin Murray - who should vote with him to win the chairmanship. Nikou has a long history in the sport, serving as Melbourne Victory's company secretary and on the board of Football Federation Victoria. He works as a Melbourne-based partner for international law firm K&L Gates, also holding a board position with Big Bash club Melbourne Renegades. His low-profile contrasts sharply with that of Foster, whose impassioned candidacy has excited football fans hoping to regenerate interest in the game. Foster has strong backing from players in a contrast to exciting the more conservatively-minded federations and clubs. The elected board has the ability to appoint other members to the top table and it remains to be seen whether Foster will be one of those considered. .
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Bonita has been nominated by the FFV to be the chair of the Women’s Council.
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+xNot sure who's written this
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/nikou-firms-to-replace-lowy-at-ffa
Chris Nikou is in line to become Football Federation Australia chairman at Monday's AGM, drawing a line under the Steven Lowy era
Soundings taken from the sport's power brokers - candidates, voters and those seeking to exert influence - suggest the election is tipping in Nikou's favour. Nikou is facing off against three others in a battle to lead the sport - ex-Socceroos captain Craig Foster, Joseph Carrozzi and Mark Rendell. It's impossible to call the race definitively, given the chairman is elected by the new board on Monday. But with popular choice Foster seen as independent by many, Nikou has emerged as the likely compromise choice, representing a half-way house between the Lowy era and FFA's future. The viable alternative is Carrozzi, who could well find himself in the top job should the numbers swirl in a different direction. There's no cut-throat battle between the pair, both board members of the 2015 Australia-hosted AFC Asian Cup, who could serve alongside each other once more. The fact that no power brokers are willing to go public with their views suggests a tight race. On Monday, a vote will be held to elect four new directors from a field of 11. Backroom dealings suggest Heather Reid, former Senator Stephen Conroy, returning administrator Remo Nogarotto and finance specialist Linda Norquist are the frontrunners, with Nikou and Carrozzi, to win places on the board. The AGM and vote, a secret ballot, will be streamed online. Candidates need to win 60 per cent to be elected. Professional clubs, with 28 per cent, will vote in a block, making them a powerful force in the decision-making. The nine federations, with 55 per cent, are likely to splinter and vote for different candidates, lessening their stranglehold on the elections. Players, represented by the PFA, and the women's council hold the final 17 per cent of the vote. Nikou, who has served on the board since 2014, was nominated by Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory; two clubs busy working behind the scenes. Should Nikou win election to the board, he is likely to succeed Lowy in the top job given he serves with two existing board members - Kelly Bayer Rosmarin and Crispin Murray - who should vote with him to win the chairmanship. Nikou has a long history in the sport, serving as Melbourne Victory's company secretary and on the board of Football Federation Victoria. He works as a Melbourne-based partner for international law firm K&L Gates, also holding a board position with Big Bash club Melbourne Renegades. His low-profile contrasts sharply with that of Foster, whose impassioned candidacy has excited football fans hoping to regenerate interest in the game. Foster has strong backing from players in a contrast to exciting the more conservatively-minded federations and clubs. The elected board has the ability to appoint other members to the top table and it remains to be seen whether Foster will be one of those considered. . Literally no quotes. Wank piece.
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