By Benjamin - 14 Sep 2011 10:14 PM
The FFA originally approved Heart and Victory taking part - they didn't pull them out because of the "amatuer arrangement", they pulled them out - apparently - because they feared that we dumb supporters wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the Mirabella Cup played in Victoria, and the FFA Cup played nationally.
As to the poor attendances... Interest in the Mirabella Cup took a big dive in Victoria once the carrot of a possible competitive game against A-League opposition was removed.
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