I heard an item on radio sports about A League clubs' chairmen trying to form another association to run the A League. Are we involved? Seems strange timing.
Clubs v FFA
Why is the timing strange? Seems like the perfect time to put on pressure, FIFA are doing the same, the new TV deal is on the horizon and the FFA won't want to make waves until that's signed, etc.
I think all teams are involved, we were involved in the last meetings that were hosted in the Middle East (I think), this is a more formal agreement to come out of those talks.
Yeah timing is good for the A-league owners when this is happening from FIFA and AFC against FFA.
It is about time the FFA were called into account. I note Tim Codhill is wading in about the international breaks. The FFA have ignored everyone else for the last 10 years, will they listen to their new blue-eyed prince? All the nternational breaks should be adhered to by all the countries.
I realise they are gone now, but do we really think the likes of Tinkler, Palmer... would be an improvement on FFA administration. Even the Bakries Group are still around. I think that there is the potential for their to be some terribly self interested decisions.
The clubs aren't pushing to run the sport just for it to have done independence from the FFA and to have more of a say.
Some owners are good though, the victory ownership group seem pretty reasonable, and our owners as well.
The clubs aren't pushing to run the sport just for it to have done independence from the FFA and to have more of a say.
Some owners are good though, the victory ownership group seem pretty reasonable, and our owners as well.
Not enough to win a vote though
So FIFA telling the FFA they need to look at reforms, one including giving A-League clubs more say
I realise they are gone now, but do we really think the likes of Tinkler, Palmer... would be an improvement on FFA administration. Even the Bakries Group are still around. I think that there is the potential for their to be some terribly self interested decisions.
Well what we have now is a broken down Rugby League hack who knows little about Foootball with a hidden agenda. At least the club owners have put in financial commitment.
Wonder what the clubs are thinking about the expansion plans possibly being delayed. I wonder if another few seasons of a 10 team league will make metrics stagnate across the league.
Wonder what the clubs are thinking about the expansion plans possibly being delayed. I wonder if another few seasons of a 10 team league will make metrics stagnate across the league.
FFA apparently ready to relinquish their control on the A-League If this is true, will this bode well for the Phoenix' long term future in the A-League?
For those of you who aren't permitted to read the article:
A SEPARATED A-League is imminent after Football Federation Australia told club owners that they were finally prepared to relinquish control of their competition.
No transition plan was revealed by FFA and an expansion criteria is now unlikely to be released prior to the unveiling of separation plan, though the split could happen in time for next season with A-League clubs set to work on a blueprint in coming weeks.
Voting reform and the annual dividend to A-League clubs remain sticking points after two days of talks between FFA and club heavyweights in Sydney.
The Herald Sun understands that A-League clubs rejected an offer of two extra congress votes, after FFA pitched an electorate rise from 10 to 17 votes with five of the extra seven going to “special interest groups” such as beach soccer and referees.
Defiant A-League clubs insisted on more than three (of 17) votes they were offered by FFA chairman Steven Lowy and his executive team, while they’re also hellbent on a $6 million-dollar annual dividend.
FFA conceded that the A-League must be separated to grow the value of the club licenses and entice more investors and investment from the existing clubs.
Both parties refused to elaborate on the talks.
“There was a solid agreement not to talk about it outside the room, so I can’t comment,’’ FFA chief executive David Gallop said.
It’s believed that the A-League owners made ground in their talks with FFA, after a fruitless three-hour Valentine’s Day meeting in Sydney.
“The critical issues facing the game were discussed including the commitment to expand the FFA congress by the end of March 2017, the future operating model for the A-League and its expansion,’’ the clubs said in a joint statement on Tuesday night.
“No resolutions on these matters were reached however the APFCA (Australian Professional Football Clubs Association) was members remain committed to a meaningful and transparent process and reaching resolutions that create the appropriate outcomes.’’
Confusion around the release of an A-League expansion criteria, which FFA announced would be unveiled this month, has not deterred Geelong-based Victoria Patriots from releasing an advisory board.
Former Etihad Stadium and Wembley chief Paul Sergeant headlines a soccer-savvy group, which includes local soccer identities Joanne Plummer and Maurice Bisetto, who join former Socceroo Steve Horvat as the faces of the bid.
Horvat hailed the additions of Plummer, chairman of the board at Barwon Water and the Geelong Regional Football Committee, and Bisetto, an audit partner at KPMG and president of Moreland City Football Club.
“We are not just putting together a bid, we are building a club. All three members of this advisory board bring incredible experience in business development, financial and stadium operation expertise,’’ Horvat said.
“Just as importantly these people have football firmly imprinted in their DNA.”
Good to see Wellington Phoenix social media calling out the FFA on no international breaks
Link to article talking about MVC potential losing four players (Rojas, Ingham, Berisha and Troisi)