Who won the war between these 2 countries?

Live in Perth, just got in to the office and my work colleague, who doesn't even really follow sport in general, just asked me what the soccer brawl/riot in Sydney was all about lol.

I asked this question some time ago but the answer was conveniently deflected.

Are games between SM Hellas and Preston Macedonia still banned to the public? It started a few years back due to violence but wondering if FV have lifted those bans yet?

Hahahahaha that is a great comment mate ... SOOO different than the Aleague season :)

All Johnson had to do is bring up Hadley's history of physical workplace bullying and wife beating.

Amazing that this thug still has a job.

Are WU games banned to the whole public... seems like they had less people at AAMI last night than what Hellas and Lions would get. Maybe that should be the real question?

They've been trying for 70 odd years to kill off "ethnic clubs", yet we are still around.... and always will be.

One good thing to come out of it is that now Nine and Stan wont touch the Aleague with a 10 foot pole.... People are even trying to blame Tarneit's state league level crowd at AAMI last night on fear of soccer violence..... RIP Professional Australasian Super League ... looks like its back to semi pro soccer.

Sorry Pauly, they are playing in different leagues so they can only come together in Doherty cup matches and there are no bans. But here is a little blog from the last time they played in 2013 which may warm your little racist heart....


They Only Come Out At Night/Working Overtime
Channel 9 were there. Channel 10 were there too, or so I heard. Apart from a flare thrown over the fence from the far side of the lake end after the match - which landed on the empty terraces and looked suitably pathetic - nothing happened, which was good. If only nothing had happened eight years ago as well, he says quietly to himself. Still, the media vultures went home empty handed, and they'll now have to manufacture some other story to fill in airtime. Good thing they're well versed in that kind of thing.

I guess today tonight and ACA will have to stick to Stories about Boat People and Laundry Powder.
— Paul Touliatos (@pavlaki1969) July 23, 2013

There was also this comment by the famous (infamous?) Benjamin on the 442 forum:

Ch 9 had a camera van outside Lakeside last night, ABC tried to get in (without tickets) to "promote state league football" and were told by security to "come back on Sunday". Everyone wants to stir trouble.

There wasn't any, by the way.

"Promote state league football". Now I've heard everything.

https://southmelbournefc.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-worst-4-2-win-in-history-south.html

South played Preston in the 2013 cup, both sets of fans were in the same grandstand, Preston were struggling at the time, South won 3-2 and the Preston players were clapped off the field. Nothing happened. 

Cant guarantee the same with Oakleigh and Preston next week but fingers crossed.

Someone better tell the Greeks and Maco's back in the motherland that they are meant to be lifelong enemies and fighting, otherwise the racists on here will have their minds blown.....

News

Greece-North Macedonia 'selfie diplomacy' warms relations

Date02.04.2019
The Macedonian and Greek leaders posed for selfies during Alex Tsipras' first official visit. It marks a "new chapter" in relations between the neighbors after a decadeslong dispute.

Greek Prime Minister Alex Tsipras was in the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje, on Tuesday for a landmark trip to Greece's northern neighbor. "Today our republic for the first time in its history is a hosting an official visit of a Greek prime minister," North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev noted during a joint press conference.

"We are starting to cover lost ground to build a deep friendship, not only between our governments, but especially between our people," Tsipras said.

https://www.dw.com/en/greece-north-macedonia-selfie-diplomacy-warms-relations/a-48167079

What's a bet the so called "football journalists" in this country will be in attendance with phones at the ready to report on the massive ethnic brawls.... Hope they bring cash Aki doesn't welcome ATM or credit card transactions ... maybe bitcoin?

If they dont get anything they will just show footage of the 90s

They'll have to doctor the images to show the police horses in Oakleigh NOT Olympic Park. hahahahahahahah

Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Sth Melbourne FC apply for AL license in 2018?! Why would SMFC apply if all the members/fans believe it to be so plastic??!! I know SMFC has a long and strong history- and i read they have produced over 50 Socceroos players over the years?! Have great youth player development etc. Some pundits have even said it’s ridiculous that SMFC weren’t given AL license yet. If what i read recently is true No wonder you get annoyed 

Your 100% right, yes we did apply for an Aleague license which was not granted... Many of us where furious at being misled but now, 3 years latter it seems we dodged a huge bullet. 
Being in the Aleague seemed like a good idea at the time and maybe, having a few real clubs mixed in with all the plastic ones may have made your league a little more legitimate in the eyes of the world but no, Lowy decided on Tarneit and the Bulls?
Thank Christ for dodgy realestate consortiums.... 

is this Andrew Bolt.....

too right and what would you expect from big idiot Hadley, he would have loved seeing this re our game.
Like a bull in a china shop.
Blow it that why is it socka ? when he has covered up countless NRL issues for decades amongst his own, hypocrite.

bigger question is why would JJ agree to appear on his show? not sure what he thought he could achieve

I dont think anything will happen. Majority of us aren't interested in that anymore. Cant guarantee a few randos will come down from either side to start some BS. Havent an oakleigh souv since 09 so keen as

Lol i was there and remember the media who were "ready to promote soccer" clamouring outside for something to happen.
Absolute flops

JJ handled it well, Hadley is a massive football hater anyway so im not surprised he came out hard on this anyway.

Like others mentioned it just gives anti-football haters the ammo to get on our game.

I recall a NSL attendance stat of 600. Did WU have less amongst the pandemic? That’s even a better question.

A Hellas blog lol.

So when did the FV public ban cease then because it was on for young and old then. It lasted a number of years if I can recall.

WOW 20 years later and 300 more people... A LEAGUE IS FLYING>>>>>>  

Hahahah this must burn you sooo bad. hahahahahah 

WHAT a Preston fan came to Lakeside and didn't get stabbed or sent home in an ambulance???.... c'mon man that cant be true? hahahahahah
Not sure what the Lions are doing this year but their crowds seem immense lately, I really hope to draw you guys in the cup this year (if we both get through the next round of course) as I havent had a Maco chili sauce cevapi in years... 

I know it doesnt suit your prejudiced narrative, but there is no ban. If and when it existed I cant say but either provide a source or stop spreading sauce (save it for your meat pie)

Haha i know who'd beleive it !

We're slowly working our way back. Hoping to be NPL in a couple years but baby steps  Crowds have been great hoping it only goes up.

Alot of us have moved on from all the crap. You're gonna have banter against us etc etc. Though most  of us want  ourselves and the opposition to go home to their families.

Ah man if we get drawn in the cup it would insane. Oakleigh will be a hard test for us but im just stoked we are itching closer to the top league again.

If you like cevapi I suggest butchers daughter in lalor.

You can buy the chilli from most European delis some IGAS as well

you'll be amateur for the next 70 years too.. have fun making chicken sammies for the boys... don't forget to cut the oranges up.