General A-League Thread

[hawk]

:rof:

For ages when WSW first came in the FFA spent so much time & effort to tell people "they're not Croatian ffs". I think they've just given up now :rof: (but in saying that, pretty sure SFC have more cro players than WSW nowadays)

IMO it's only a matter of time before the FFA cave to the compelling case SMFC have put forward into letting them come back into the league. I welcome it - but I hope there's three Melbourne teams as opposed to replacing one.

the more teams there are the greater the chance of having single ethnic (supporter) clubs. ill then be forced to follow anglo grubby league

[MFKS]

So the member is a short sighted racist.

Let's cover those ethnic clubs up.

And the holocaust while we are at it.

Wow that feels better.

Learn to read or you just look completely stupid

I said Sth Melbourne have been stopped from coming back to the top flight of Australian Soccer based on them being an ethnically aligned club.

How the **** does that make me racist??

[Bon]

the more teams there are the greater the chance of having single ethnic (supporter) clubs. ill then be forced to follow anglo grubby league

I'll be following VikingJet to get the scando supporter team happening.. That and the steamboat full of hookers..

[Beeen]

Is he Jesper Hawko on the foz?

[hawk]

victory fallout after getting done by wsw in & out of the stade

https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Terrace-Melbourne/356644847782442

[Grimario]

Flores possibly done ACL at training.

[joel31]

Good. Let the scum fail without him

[belchardo]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aleague-central-coast-mariners-striker-marcos-flores-out-for-season-after-injury-at-training-20140102-307bq.html

hassett linking Ryan Griffiths to the spot vacated by flores. no insider info, just looks like he's throwing up names.

also, knee injuries aren't fun, so i don't wish it on anyone. scum were already on the slide anyway.

[Grimario]

also, knee injuries aren't fun, so i don't wish it on anyone. scum were already on the slide anyway.

Except hutcho.

[belchardo]

goes without saying. jacob burns too.

[joel31]

Just realised scum are losing McGlinchey on loan as well :)

[GazFish35]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aleague-central-coast-mariners-striker-marcos-flores-out-for-season-after-injury-at-training-20140102-307bq.html

hassett linking Ryan Griffiths to the spot vacated by flores. no insider info, just looks like he's throwing up names.

also, knee injuries aren't fun, so i don't wish it on anyone. scum were already on the slide anyway.


Someone hit him about seeing him in terrigal a week ago...... His response to being posed a question about signing with ccm was "stranger things have happened" ....... Or words to that effect.

[Premy]

So 9 of the last 15 games are at home if we can turn Turton Rd into fortress we surely must be in good stead to make the six.
Heart
CCM X2
WSW
Roar
Glory
are the remaining away games.

[q-money]

we'll choke and miss the six by a point

[Premy]

RM said top 6 is a must so it won't be all gloom if we miss out.

[hawk]

So 9 of the last 15 games are at home if we can turn Turton Rd into fortress.
lulz.


Heart
CCM X2
WSW
Roar
Glory
are the remaining away games.

18 easy pts right there

[380]

RM said top 6 is a must so it won't be all gloom if we miss out.

I like you thinking.

[My2BobsWorth]

I like you thinking.

Thinking not allowed, only bullshit allowed

[joel31]

Milligan out for 6 weeks

[Jeterpool]

I'll call it now.

Farina sacked this week.

Rado steps up for rest of the year.

Mark Rudan coach next year

[weston]

I'll call it now.

Farina sacked this week.

Rado steps up for rest of the year.

Mark Rudan coach next year

I'm worried about where Farina will be next year

[Jeterpool]

I'm worried about where Farina will be next year

I'd really hope not

[joel31]

I'm worried about where Farina will be next year
At least We'd already have banners made for us

[joel31]

In all serious though. No way

[Jeterpool]

At least We'd already have banners made for us

:roflz:

[northern_swan]

Sif he'd last in newy. No public transport= more drink driving charges for Frankie

[Pico]

on the bright side perhaps SFC could finally get their man in GVE then newy could be completely free of him and NNSW juniors and the emerging jets could get down to some serious business.

[terry]

farina couldnt score a blowjob at the blue oyster

[Grimario]

This has to go somewhere...

Jets social media muppets promoting our game this weekend as 7:45pm kick off. Hope anyone not paying attention realises it's 5:30pm. Eedjits.

[belchardo]

unbelievable. #NUTA

[Jeterpool]

Work experience kid?

[Thomas477]

unbelievable. #NUTA

No, it's quite believable with our current management.

[pv4]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDvc3QclbVc

[Grimario]

Roar have just re-signed Brattan and Petratos till end of 16/17 seasons.

Good future protection there, expect Brattan to be off for decent money if he has a season as good as last year.

[Jeterpool]

Apparently Luke DeVere is available? Could be a decent shout. Apparently NTS is looking for a release too? Would we be in with a chance?

source - FoxSports Podcast

[Jetmaster]

Topor wants to go to China but WWS are playing hardball - they want a substantial fee as he is an Asian Cup winning captain and Socceroo.

[Tommyjet]

Would happily take devere. Good passer, reasonably fast across the turf. Good partner for madaschi.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Would happily take devere. Good passer, reasonably fast across the turf. Good partner for madaschi.

+1

[Grimario]

http://www.australiascout.com/2014/a-league-mid-season-report/

This guy does some pretty amazing analysis... mid-season reports are excellent.

[MFKS]

http://www.australiascout.com/2014/a-league-mid-season-report/

This guy does some pretty amazing analysis... mid-season reports are excellent.

Completely off the mark on the Jets.

Dumb **** could have saved a lot of time by just saying we are shit rather than using 2000 words to pontificate a pile of shite

[plague]

Wanderers crowd holds up tifo saying "FIGHT LIKE YOUR FANS".
Popovic immediately brings 246 extra players onto the pitch.

[hawk]

http://www.australiascout.com/2014/a-league-mid-season-report/

This guy does some pretty amazing analysis... mid-season reports are excellent.

kidding himself. A few positives and 2 negatives. have another go.

[MFKS]

Wanderers crowd holds up tifo saying "FIGHT LIKE YOUR FANS".

Shannon Cole tried to and the bouncers stepped in.
Would have loved to have seen him plant one on the drip

How long before these clowns start getting docked points??

2-3 months of frustration and look at them go :rof:

[Jeterpool]

I heard this morning Arnie has his nose out of joint about the Mariners marketing campaign for the game and has demanded and apology, which they did, and Arnie has said it's now "tainted" his memory of the time he spent there.

Arnie 1-0 gypos. Don't apologise. Don't give him. Tell him to grow up and deal with it.

Hang on....I don't care.

[MFKS]

I heard this morning Arnie has his nose out of joint about the Mariners marketing campaign for the game and has demanded and apology, which they did, and Arnie has said it's now "tainted" his memory of the time he spent there.

Arnie 1-0 gypos. Don't apologise. Don't give him. Tell him to grow up and deal with it.

Hang on....I don't care.

The bloke maybe a nob but the campaign was pretty disrespectful and below the belt when the reality the campaign focused on something that never happened. He never sold out the Gypos to move to Sydney. he left the Gypos went to Japan Failed there was unemployed and Sydney came calling.

Gypos showed no interest in getting him back at all anyway so whats their ****ing gripe??

[Grimario]

I think it was hilarious if done by a fan and got spread by the viral nature of the internet. Done as an official release by the club? Utterly classless... yet what you would expect from a regime funded by a guy who made his moolah from phone sex.

[Pico]

I think it was hilarious if done by a fan and got spread by the viral nature of the internet. Done as an official release by the club? Utterly classless... yet what you would expect from a regime funded by a guy who made his moolah from phone sex.

Didn't we just hire their media manager, something to look forward too.

[Tommyjet]

Didn't we just hire their media manager, something to look forward too.

Yes we did.

[plague]

The bloke maybe a nob but the campaign was pretty disrespectful and below the belt when the reality the campaign focused on something that never happened. He never sold out the Gypos to move to Sydney. he left the Gypos went to Japan Failed there was unemployed and Sydney came calling.

Gypos showed no interest in getting him back at all anyway so whats their ****ing gripe??

Surprise surprise the good Member sticking up for the Gypos again.

[Grimario]

Didn't we just hire their media manager, something to look forward too.

He's currently on media duty for Asian Cup though... so it was hopefully his replacement or a school intern that did that and not a sign of things to come in Newcastle.

[furns]

Media and marketing are two different departments. Benny wasn't the one responsible for that ridiculousness.

[Pico]

Media and marketing are two different departments. Benny wasn't the one responsible for that ridiculousness.

Good to hear!

[Grimario]

Media and marketing are two different departments. Benny wasn't the one responsible for that ridiculousness.

Yeah, whenever I've seen him on twitter he seemed very uncoastie. Did not realise it was because he's from Newcastle.

[hawk]

smurfs & gyps in turmoil. if ya not happy allegances questioned.

reds under the bed time at newy. we will dig out sympathisers

[belchardo]

what's the smurf turmoil?

[Jeterpool]

Gypos put out ad saying come give sydney fc cash chasing Annie a hard time. I think they printed off fake cash to toss to,or row too.

Annie took offence and demanded apology because he didn't leave them for Sydney Fc. It tainted his memory of the club

[belchardo]

really? turmoils a bit strong then hawk :)

[hawk]

really? turmoils a bit strong then hawk :)

harsh words from both sides. like, not on, dreamin etc. its big

[Grimario]

Perth have been issued a show cause notice regarding player payment discrepancies/non-disclosures

[MFKS]

Perth have been issued a show cause notice regarding player payment discrepancies/non-disclosures

So FFA taking on all the clubs or just dotting more i's and crossing more t's to keep their house clean so they can pull the rug from Tinker??

[sammydog]

I think the salary cap issue with Perth has been brewing for a while now, they have just acted on it finally.

Honestly though, id have been happy for them to let it slide while they sorted our mess out. Feels like its been put in the too hard basket.

[Grimario]

I think the salary cap issue with Perth has been brewing for a while now, they have just acted on it finally.

Honestly though, id have been happy for them to let it slide while they sorted our mess out. Feels like its been put in the too hard basket.

No salary cap issue. The statement says "no breach of salary cap"... just a fine for not declaring, most likely.

[sammydog]

No salary cap issue. The statement says "no breach of salary cap"... just a fine for not declaring, most likely.

I realise it says that, but they have been investigating Perth over alleged breaches for a while. Obviously what has come out today is the culmination of their investigations.

[Grimario]

I realise it says that, but they have been investigating Perth over alleged breaches for a while. Obviously what has come out today is the culmination of their investigations.

Aye... but it will be a $5k slap on the wrist and that's about it. I think everyone over west was concerned about points loss or something.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Hopefully the FFA just ensuring that everything is in order so Tinkler cant throw around his 'double standards' bullshit when they take his licence...

[Grimario]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26306642/glory-striker-faces-heat-after-arrest/

Keogh arrested, Risdon also in shit.

[Tommyjet]

Keogh does seem the type

[MFKS]

Carrusco re signs for Pissants for another 2 years

[pv4]

Carrusco re signs for Pissants for another 2 years

Isaias did yesterday too. Two of the best imports in the league imo

[Grimario]

Good to see Elrich FC will continue to be a decent 2nd choice.

[Grimario]

Twitter is in meltdown at some Brisbane news that will rock the A-League.

Speculation has been jokey (Jamie Young managed to catch a cross in training) to serious (Bakrie Group pulling out) to the kind of shit that we all rip on other codes for being part of (some Roar players involved in GC Titans cocaine scandal).

[MFKS]

Twitter is in meltdown at some Brisbane news that will rock the A-League.

Speculation has been jokey (Jamie Young managed to catch a cross in training) to serious (Bakrie Group pulling out) to the kind of shit that we all rip on other codes for being part of (some Roar players involved in GC Titans cocaine scandal).
Heres hoping the story is infact

After a worldwide Brisbane Roar are pleased to announce they have successfully negotiated the release of Phil Stubbins from his contract at Newcastle Jets to take over at Brisbane Roar

[Grimario]

Heres hoping the story is infact

After a worldwide Brisbane Roar are pleased to announce they have successfully negotiated the release of Phil Stubbins from his contract at Newcastle Jets to take over at Brisbane Roar

Could have sworn I read that on twitter recently...

[Jeterpool]

Whatever it is, they better not take the spoon that's rightfully ours

[Grimario]

The latest is that it's all completely bollocks, another SST follower grab.

[Grimario]

Ray Gatt ‏@Gatty54
FFA says there are absolutely NO dramas OR major feel good stories at Brisbane Roar. So that shld end good, bad and the funny speculation

[Jeterpool]

The latest is that it's all completely bollocks, another SST follower grab.

Seems likely

[Grimario]

The rumour was apparently "Brisbane Roar players found to be betting on their own games".

[OmeletteDuFromage]

There is something happening in Brisbane. Trust me.

[Grimario]

There is something happening in Brisbane. Trust me.

I've been to Brisbane. Trust me, there is nothing happening there.

[late_to_the_game]

Brown, Another ex jets player scores. They just have to get away from the club and suddenly they can play!

[MFKS]

Brown, Another ex jets player scores. They just have to get away from the club and suddenly they can play!

That's harsh and unfair to lump him in that group.

He done nothing at Jets and has done nothing at Heart in nearly a season. To claim he has turned the corner and improved to the form we hoped to see from him when he signed for us is embellishing it

[Thomas477]

That's harsh and unfair to lump him in that group.

He done nothing at Jets and has done nothing at Heart in nearly a season. To claim he has turned the corner and improved to the form we hoped to see from him when he signed for us is embellishing it

+1

[WolfMan]

It's a common theme though. Had cash on Brown 1st Goalscorer in Round 1 after ourCoast capitulation. Struck the bar quite early on and gave me a semi

[northern_swan]

That's harsh and unfair to lump him in that group.

He done nothing at Jets and has done nothing at Heart in nearly a season. To claim he has turned the corner and improved to the form we hoped to see from him when he signed for us is embellishing it


Surely we can selectively use such a statistic to add weight to our #stubbinsout campaign?

[MFKS]

Surely we can selectively use such a statistic to add weight to our #stubbinsout campaign?

We don't need to selectively manipulate anything for the #stubbinsout campaign

1 from 22 is a glaring statistic and anytime the Muppet opens his mouth gives more ammo

[The Dunster]

The 1 from 22 statistic is what's keeping him in the job. The day the team starts winning Tinkler will have Stubbins out the door.

[hawk]

Surely we can selectively use such a statistic to add weight to our #stubbinsout campaign?

you sure can.

did anyone really think a dik with the name of stubbins going easily

[lquiquer]

Gallaway ... Lol.... What a donkey... What did Poppa see in him???!!!!....

[Footyhead]

Gallaway ... Lol.... What a donkey... What did Poppa see in him???!!!!....

Gallagher... Lol...what a donkey... What did Stubbins see in him ???!!!!

[Footyhead]

Gallagher... Lol...what a donkey... What did Stubbins see in him ???!!!!

Then again... What does Stubbins see in anything, the dumb fuk

[hawk]

I'd like to see stubbs coaching certs. must be forgery

[MFKS]

I'd like to see stubbs coaching certs. must be forgery

I am beginning to think that when he actually had his interview with the Jets he put down his career achievements on FM on his actual resume he presented to Middleby and Palmer

[joel31]

I am beginning to think that when he actually had his interview with the Jets he put down his career achievements on FM on his actual resume he presented to Middleby and Palmer
FM players have greater tactical knowledge than Stubbins

[Grimario]

So we might lose the spoon to Perth.

http://m.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory/perth-glory-issued-with-second-showcause-notice-for-aleague-salary-cap-breach-20150401-1md0rc.html

[lquiquer]

So we might lose the spoon to Perth.

http://m.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory/perth-glory-issued-with-second-showcause-notice-for-aleague-salary-cap-breach-20150401-1md0rc.html

The fat controller's mate looking after him again

[pv4]

Every club does dodgy tricks to trick the salary cap. But this Perth thing sounds super suspect.

I'd be interested to see if the FFA have ever investigated into us - I'm led to believe in the past we've paid over the allowable amount for the apprentice-style kids, and that's how we got them to sign with us.

I'm also super interested into how much of the player-agent action that has gone down this season in particular has been broadcasted to the FFA.

[MFKS]

Every club does dodgy tricks to trick the salary cap. But this Perth thing sounds super suspect.

I'd be interested to see if the FFA have ever investigated into us - I'm led to believe in the past we've paid over the allowable amount for the apprentice-style kids, and that's how we got them to sign with us.

I'm also super interested into how much of the player-agent action that has gone down this season in particular has been broadcasted to the FFA.

As for this player agent stuff I am pretty certain even though we are disgusted by the ethical issues there it is probably widespread through the league as well as right across the globe at Football clubs.

Nothing illegal in a Manager signing players from an agent he has struck up a relationship with and not signing them from ones he doesn't have a good relationship with.

The issue is when he gets a brown paper bag for doing so

[MFKS]

I am gonna be so pissed if I don't get my $600 I am entitled to for us coming last that I got $100 on at $6.00

****ing scummy cheating Westy pricks

[GazFish35]

so, they pay them too much and get in trouble....... we dont pay them at all and nothing happens.

[plague]

I am gonna be so pissed if I don't get my $600 I am entitled to for us coming last that I got $100 on at $6.00

****ing scummy cheating Westy pricks

I'm pretty sure after the NRL scandals of a few years back the betting agencies changed the wording to 'fewest wins' in the season. So if a team gets stripped they don't pay out for coming last.
Jets should still come through for you Member.

[MFKS]

I'm pretty sure after the NRL scandals of a few years back the betting agencies changed the wording to 'fewest wins' in the season. So if a team gets stripped they don't pay out for coming last.
Jets should still come through for you Member.
Didn't get to the TAB to get on the $1.90 before this story broke. Ain't going now

Never know how it will effect Perth on Monday

They may not give a **** if they know they are screwed

[Grimario]

Football Federation Australia (FFA) tonight received Perth Glory Football Club’s response to the second Show Cause notice relating to alleged breaches of the Hyundai A-League Player Contract Regulations (‘salary cap’).

Perth Glory this afternoon requested an extension and was granted a deadline of 7.00pm (AEST).

In accordance with the Hyundai A-League Player Contract Regulations, FFA will now consider the Club’s response before making a determination on the matter.

Read more at http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/ffa-receives-perth-glory-response-to-second-show-cause-notice/1afk3vvhkkh1t1xdn5p3w9oguw#Ab8jzyhdHu0UTBp5.99

[leftrightout]

I am gonna be so pissed if I don't get my $600 I am entitled to for us coming last that I got $100 on at $6.00

****ing scummy cheating Westy pricks

I had 50 bucks on them on Sportsbet.... they paid out the week tinks decided to sack all players!

[MFKS]

Football Federation Australia (FFA) tonight received Perth Glory Football Club’s response to the second Show Cause notice relating to alleged breaches of the Hyundai A-League Player Contract Regulations (‘salary cap’).

Perth Glory this afternoon requested an extension and was granted a deadline of 7.00pm (AEST).

In accordance with the Hyundai A-League Player Contract Regulations, FFA will now consider the Club’s response before making a determination on the matter.

Read more at http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/article/ffa-receives-perth-glory-response-to-second-show-cause-notice/1afk3vvhkkh1t1xdn5p3w9oguw#Ab8jzyhdHu0UTBp5.99

Whats the bet that as soon as FFA review Perth's response and hand down their sanctions the Muppets Moving Forward Dream starts and we are up to 9th on the table???

[Jeterpool]

Whats the bet that as soon as FFA review Perth's response and hand down their sanctions the Muppets Moving Forward Dream starts and we are up to 9th on the table???

Moving forward was spouted first when we were ninth

[MFKS]

Moving forward was spouted first when we were ninth

As if logic applies to the Muppet??



Listen to his post match presser and the bullshit that's in it

Moving Forward

We will be in a better place this time next year

etc

Seems to forget we won 10 games last year so we were actually in a better place before he got here

Seems to forget we came just outside the playoffs the last 4 years where a win or two extra would have got us in yet this season we ain't been in contention so we ain't moving forward but have in fact moved backwards

[BodyNovo]

Mitch Nichols loan has been terminated

Always have been a fan of him as he's got a lethal **** attitude that we are missing

Would be content if we picked him up

[Grimario]

Mitch Nichols loan has been terminated

Always have been a fan of him as he's got a lethal **** attitude that we are missing

Would be content if we picked him up

Terminated... so Perth can free up some cap space? Or some over cap space?

[pv4]

Perth released Nichols today, but also Davies (their only youth player worth keeping) today or yesterday. They are both merely attempts by Sage and co to avoid this salary cap breach.

I think Nichols' loan was recalled far less than Sage pleaded it happen.

[Grimario]

Perth released Nichols today, but also Davies (their only youth player worth keeping) today or yesterday. They are both merely attempts by Sage and co to avoid this salary cap breach.

I think Nichols' loan was recalled far less than Sage pleaded it happen.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory/perth-glory-terminate-contract-of-mitch-nichols-for-disciplinary-reasons-20150409-1mhdao.html?stb=twt

"Disciplinary reasons"... ahahahah.

[BodyNovo]

even if it is disciplinary reasons, the timing of it is just ****ing unreal

[baldrick]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/perth-glory/perth-glory-terminate-contract-of-mitch-nichols-for-disciplinary-reasons-20150409-1mhdao.html?stb=twt

"Disciplinary reasons"... ahahahah.

So Perth don't get disciplined too much...

[lquiquer]

I think we just won the spoon......:brrr:

[belchardo]

:thumbsup: :woo:

[Thomas477]

Congrats to Muppet for winning something.

:brrr:

[Jeterpool]

Juric announces he's leaving the Wanderers on facebook

Cunningham bids farewell to Nix fans on twitter.

[Wilso8948]

There was a rumour on FB saying wanderers were making a $2mil play for Klose

[Jeterpool]

There was a rumour on FB saying wanderers were making a $2mil play for Klose

Ray Gatt has dismissed that, but how awesome would that be.

[Premy]

Yo...

Anyone have any idea of roughly when the 2015/16 fixtures come out?

[lquiquer]

From memory might have been in early July last year

[MFKS]

From memory might have been in early July last year

Pretty much right I was either in Argentina or Chile when I found out and early July is bang on

[GazFish35]

From memory might have been in early July last year

Why would he be asking about the 2015/16 fixtures list being released if they were released in July last year?
This makes no sense.

[Grimario]

Damien Duff, Rob Wielaert, Iain Ramsay and Mate Dugandzic will not be remaining with Melbourne City FC for the upcoming season.
Kew Jaliens, who joined the Club mid-season on a short-term injury replacement contract, has also been released.

Read more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/test/19k672zvafbmn150lj8p6y6o1s#8SXV3xbuRDSr5f1h.99

.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Would only take Dugandzic. Maybe.

[MFKS]

.

Sign Kew FFS

[lquiquer]

.

Prob end up signing Ramsey!!! Would miss an elephant in a corridor......perfect fit to replace Hoole :lulzturtle:

[Jeterpool]

Would only take Dugandzic. Maybe.

It'd stop him scoring against us

[Thomas477]

It'd stop him scoring against us

I dunno, with Stubby in charge.....

[Jeterpool]

I dunno, with Stubby in charge.....

:rof:

He'd end up at right back

[Mark325]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/tavares-signs-sydney-fc-contract-extension/p6632rqp5tlu1hvtr2xank2el

Tavares staying with Sydney for another 2 years

[belchardo]

surely all contract negotiations across the league are on hold by order of head office until we have selected our squad? we are owned by the FFA now!

[MFKS]

surely all contract negotiations across the league are on hold by order of head office until we have selected our squad? we are owned by the FFA now!

With the exception of Sydney FC who are allowed to do what they like

[MFKS]

A STAND-off between Football Federation Australia and Professional Footballers Australia has left Newcastle Jets players waiting for monthly wages that are now 11 days overdue.


Jets employees were to be paid on May 15, but when that did not happen it triggered a series of events culminating in owner Nathan Tinkler placing the club into voluntary administration and having his franchise licence revoked.

FFA stepped in to assume control last Wednesday and promised to pay all Newcastle’s employees their May wages by the end of the week.

Nine of Newcastle’s 10 administrative staff were paid last Friday but players cannot be remunerated until they sign contracts with the new Newcastle entity.

PFA has advised the players not to sign because it is concerned FFA has been unable to guarantee that other outstanding financial obligations, in particular almost $800,000 in employee superannuation – much of which is owed to players – will be settled.

‘‘The FFA has the funds ready to pay the 15 players who are to be offered like-for-like contracts with the new A-League club in Newcastle,’’ the head of the A-League, Damien de Bohun, said in a statement on Monday.


‘‘The delay is down to a procedural issue on the part of the PFA, which is holding up the delivery of the new agreements to the players. Once the players have signed new contracts, the payments are ready to be made.’’

But PFA’s head of player relations Simon Colosimo said there were ‘‘fundamental basic rights’’ that needed to be protected before any contracts were signed.

‘‘The CBA makes provision for the PFA and FFA to negotiate in good faith when a licence changes hands,’’ Colosimo said. ‘‘... It is critical that the PFA doesn’t allow this to occur unless we are satisfied all guarantees are in place to protect the current and the former players or that all payments have/will be made.





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‘‘Our bottom line is to protect the players and the game. ‘‘It is in the interests of all parties that there is certainty on this matter.’’

PFA is concerned that in past cases when franchises have changed hands, players have been left with no option other than to forfeit superannuation and other entitlements.

‘‘Historically, anything that was outstanding, FFA said: ‘You’re just going to have to wear it’,’’ Colosimo said, adding that PFA was representing not only the 15 Jets players under contract for next season, but also many who have long since left the club.

‘‘We believe that FFA have turned the corner since then and we do have a good working relationship with them.

‘‘We believe they will honour these obligations.

‘‘We are confident they will, but we need to do the right thing by our members and that is to ensure all these [obligations] are in place.’’

An FFA spokesperson said until the governing body had a full breakdown of the $4million in liabilities Tinkler had racked up in his five years as Jets owner, it was too early to ascertain which creditors would be paid.

Colosimo said more of Newcastle’s players had contacted PFA on Monday asking to be advanced money from the union’s hardship fund.


Once again PFA looking like a bunch of amatuers.

Maybe next time they negotiate with the FFA instead of going for more cash for players who don't deserve it they actually force the FFA to structure things so the players get Super entitlements pay etc without any of the issues as seen with Tinkler in the last 4 years.

Not rocket science

[GazFish35]

Pay for the non-marquee players (everything under the cap) shoudl be centralised and paid for by the ffa - it essentially is anyway with they way they cover the cap with TV money and pay it to clubs in installments.

might solve some of the salary cap issues too.

[MFKS]

Pay for the non-marquee players (everything under the cap) shoudl be centralised and paid for by the ffa - it essentially is anyway with they way they cover the cap with TV money and pay it to clubs in installments.

might solve some of the salary cap issues too.

Bit of a communist way of doing things but probably the right way forward.

When you think about it the FFA have provided HSG with the money to pay the players. The ATO have taken the players wages as Tinkler has issues with his other businesses that have nothing at all to do with Newcastle Jets as a result players miss out. Not really fair on them.


FFA paying the players directly would stop this happening and would also see all super and entitlements honoured.

The only issues then would be Marquees Coaching and admin staff which the club would be responsible for

Be interesting to note whether the FFA have grounds for taking on Tinkler for the loss of money and any issues with the club being insolvent at the time

[Premy]

Pay for the non-marquee players (everything under the cap) shoudl be centralised and paid for by the ffa - it essentially is anyway with they way they cover the cap with TV money and pay it to clubs in installments.

might solve some of the salary cap issues too.

That's exactly what the MLS do but the Marquee players are called Designated Players DP's.

[Jeterpool]

Studs up on fox sports saying birraz to perth

[MFKS]

Studs up on fox sports saying birraz to perth

Jimmy Gardiner was harassing Birraz on Twitter yesterday.

Article in paper today says Birraz unlikely to sign new contract at Jets as he wishes to stay in Europe preferably. Don't forget all our players are technically free to go due to the Tinker/FFA change.

Vukoshit has just left Perth due to him cracking it over the salary cap issue and Perth have a spot.

Birraz is a Perth boy so looks like 2+2 = 5

I would be backing Birraz won't be in Newy and will be staying in Europe. If he can happily sit on the bench for an Italian 2nd Division side he ain't coming back to the HAL anytime soon

[Grimario]

Vukoshit has just left Perth due to him cracking it over the salary cap issue and Perth have a spot.

Nah, that's bollocks. Vukovic wanted to be back on the east coast for the birth of his kid, had been in discussions about early exit at seasons end with the club and the salary cap drama has just facilitated that without it being a real issue. He's nailed on to head to WSW, it would seem.

[q-money]

can confirm the vuk is leaving because of his kid, and not salary cap drama, also far from settled as to where he is going.

/hamma

[Grimario]

Sydney released a ****load of people...

http://www.sydneyfc.com/article/sydney-fc-announce-retained-players-for-201516-season/1gwggmw1mzjyc16s6vpv5zt43x

Means Ogmonster, Triantis, Gligor, Necevski, Janko, Milos, Dimitrijevic, Carle, Ibini, Gameiro, Stambolziev are all goneskis.

[q-money]

sign dimitrijevic ffs

[Grimario]

Nah. Got completely showed up in the GF. Has zero engines and crumbles under any pressing, just like in the GF.

[Jetmaster]

Hmm...Nicky. Worth a punt or past his best?

[q-money]

Nah. Got completely showed up in the GF. Has zero engines and crumbles under any pressing, just like in the GF.

rofl come on m8, that melbourne side would have pumped any team in da league ever that day, they were imperious

[furns]

Would take Nicky back in a heartbeat - on minimum wage. He had been injured for most of the last two seasons.
Would also take Dimitrijevic

[Grimario]

rofl come on m8, that melbourne side would have pumped any team in da league ever that day, they were imperious

I know I know... but he has no engines. Would never work in Newcastle. We value engines > all.

[Imyourhero]

Gameiro?

[plague]

Gameiro?

Grimario > Gameiro

[Grimario]

Grimario > Gameiro

:lulzturtle:

[WolfMan]

I 3rd the call for Dimitrijevic

[Jeterpool]

FourFourTwo rumours saying Chris Herd may look to return to Australia with 2 A-League clubs interested and Eli Babalj (:sup: Pv4) is looking to return home with an A-League club who requires a central striker.

[Jeterpool]

Would take Nicky back in a heartbeat - on minimum wage. He had been injured for most of the last two seasons.


I would too

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Redmayne released

[Tommyjet]

Redmayne released

I would wager that redmayne will end up at jets. Although Michael turnbull might be worth a shout.

[Grimario]

I would wager that redmayne will end up at jets. Although Michael turnbull might be worth a shout.

Christ, I hope not. Redmayne is absolute dross.

[Tommyjet]

Christ, I hope not. Redmayne is absolute dross.

I know but he would come cheap and I doubt we'll be spending big on the second keeper.

[Grimario]

I know but he would come cheap and I doubt we'll be spending big on the second keeper.

He's already signed...

http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/redmayne-joins-the-red--black/1fqp6jlng7n71141abtbfi4fnq

[MFKS]

He's already signed...

http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/redmayne-joins-the-red--black/1fqp6jlng7n71141abtbfi4fnq

****. Thats great news.

Imagine if we had Redmayne and BK on the books.

We would have the two worst keepers in the league fighting it out for the No1 spot.

[Tommyjet]

He's already signed...

http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/redmayne-joins-the-red--black/1fqp6jlng7n71141abtbfi4fnq

Awesome, sigh of relief right there.

[Mark325]

Gamiero signed with City

[Tommyjet]

Gamiero signed with City

Bugger

[plague]

Gamiero signed with City

But we've still got Grimario though yeah?

[Grimario]

But we've still got Grimario though yeah?

I've signed with Adelaide City

[Jetmaster]

Milligan off to Abu-Dhabi.....this will test Ange's principles.

[Jeterpool]

With the problems Brisbane Roar are having, I think we should be getting prepared to cherry pick some of their players as has happened to us. If the FFA bail them out I assume the same process we went through would apply.

It would be tough to break the team apart because they would have a strong bond. They have been together for a while.

I'd be looking at Luke Bratten or Brandon Borello.

[leftrightout]

.
I'd be looking at Luke Bratten

:thumbsup:

[pv4]

Victory re-signed Georgievski for 2 seasons.

And still have Australian Marquee spot available - assuming the Milligan deal ever gets finalised.

They've retained pretty much their entire squad and have added one of the best keepers in the league. Anything less than the premiership again will be a massive underachievement for them.

[Jeterpool]

Victory re-signed Georgievski for 2 seasons.

And still have Australian Marquee spot available - assuming the Milligan deal ever gets finalised.

They've retained pretty much their entire squad and have added one of the best keepers in the league. Anything less than the premiership again will be a massive underachievement for them.

FoxSports has them linked with Holland for the vacant Aussie Marquee spot or alternatively Spira for the same role. I'd say their defence is their weakness, if I had to pick one.

[Grimario]

Jesus retires

[lquiquer]

Jesus retires

He'll rise again in 3 days and signs with Victory........:tongue:

[RAM]

:thumbsup:

x3

long shot though

and I'm not talking about Bratten's ability to hit bombs

[Grimario]

x3

long shot though

and I'm not talking about Bratten's ability to hit bombs

He is awful at hitting long bombs.

Rubez, dubbed "Row Z" for his shooting ability, has more goals than Brattan does in a comparable number of games.

[The Postman]

South Coast Wolves want back in the A-League hard, just launched their new logo and new team - Wollongong Wolves. But with the current TV deal it won't be until at least the 17/18 season.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/wolves-return-wollongong-bite-league

On phone atm so can't post the story or Logo, but it does look good. Lot of Black and Red which might be treading on WSW territory, Wolves are more Red and White anyway.

[pv4]

The Wolves primary colour is red, it's a tribute to the Illawarra Flame Tree. I don't know whether they've ever had attachments to the black or white secondary colour in any serious manner.

The FFA set a ridiculous precedent by not letting Melb City wear sky blue because of Sydney FC, and I assume any colour change or expansion team in future will be harshly restricted on what they can and can't do.

When really, it means sfa what colour you wear in relation to other teams as long as you have alternate kits when playing away.

Ffa should Let the team choose the colours that best represent their club beliefs, and leave it at that

[380]

As a Wollongong native i can confirm the Wolves were mostly Red with the White as a alt strip.

I would be pleased to see the Wollongong Wolves back in a National League. I still maintain the second best GF of all time was the one where the Wolves came back from 3 down against Perth at halftime to win in a pen shootout over there.

To the best of my knowledge the club was heavily financed by the Frat club down there and when the social club started to financially struggle so did the Wolves. I believe the Wolves were also provided at one point in time free of charge the old facilities at Lysaghts in Figtree to develop as there very own new home venue after Brandon Park was given to the Uni.

[belchardo]

South Coast Wolves want back in the A-League hard, just launched their new logo and new team - Wollongong Wolves. But with the current TV deal it won't be until at least the 17/18 season.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/wolves-return-wollongong-bite-league

On phone atm so can't post the story or Logo, but it does look good. Lot of Black and Red which might be treading on WSW territory, Wolves are more Red and White anyway.

http://images.cdn.fourfourtwo.com/sites/fourfourtwo.com/files/styles/inline-image/public/wolves3-.jpg?itok=x_gAEAO-

[RAM]

He is awful at hitting long bombs.

Rubez, dubbed "Row Z" for his shooting ability, has more goals than Brattan does in a comparable number of games.

FMD

What's your point? More goals? Jardel has more goals too but is he better from long range?

If you've watched much of Bratten you'd know that he can hit a long shot - just doesn't pull the trigger every 5 seconds like Zad

[Grimario]

FMD

What's your point? More goals? Jardel has more goals too but is he better from long range?

If you've watched much of Bratten you'd know that he can hit a long shot - just doesn't pull the trigger every 5 seconds like Zad

So the fact that he's scored less goals than Ruben doesn't concern you in the slightest? This guy who you claim has a knack for scoring long range screamers has 4 in nearly a hundred games and that's somehow indicative of his ability from long range?

You're delusional.

[De-Champ]

So the fact that he's scored less goals than Ruben doesn't concern you in the slightest? This guy who you claim has a knack for scoring long range screamers has 4 in nearly a hundred games and that's somehow indicative of his ability from long range?

You're delusional.

Bratten is a better player than zad.

[Couscous]

Bratten is a better player than zad.

You murderous ****ing traitor.

[WolfMan]

I didn't want to ad to the click bait, but was I the only one who figured the thread "True Religion Hats" was going to be about the Jets-Shaped peak as part of the membership pack?

So disappointed lol

[Jeterpool]

Bratten is a better player than zad.

I love Zads and want him back at the club, but if it came down to a choice between him and Bratten, I'd take Bratten. People point out he's scored 4 goals in his A-League career - well that's 1 more than Kanta, Pepper and Caravella scored for the Jets in their careers combined!

[RAM]

Bratten is a better player than zad.

Ideally you'd have both in midfield.

Zad has a better defensive workrate, but Bratten has a superior passing range and positioning. IMO they'd complement each other - Zad as a 6 and Bratten as an 8.

Bratten is a superior footballer though, and Zad a superior athlete.

[Grimario]

Bratten is a better player than zad.

And Messi is a better player than Galekovic but if I was going to make the claim that one of them was "amazing at stopping goals", I wouldn't falsely make it about Messi, would I? The point was that "Brattan scores long range screamers" which is a complete fallacy.

[RAM]

And Messi is a better player than Galekovic but if I was going to make the claim that one of them was "amazing at stopping goals", I wouldn't falsely make it about Messi, would I? The point was that "Brattan scores long range screamers" which is a complete fallacy.

I suppose these aren't long range bombs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sdtIZBAb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlEZs9XbEEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYujcdZ2-o

wake up to yourself.

He can hit a bomb.

[Bon]

I suppose these aren't long range bombs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sdtIZBAb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlEZs9XbEEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYujcdZ2-o

wake up to yourself.

He can hit a bomb.

In that last clip, check out the "tackle" on Brattan at 1:10..

[RAM]

In that last clip, check out the "tackle" on Brattan at 1:10..

Quality :rof:

[Grimario]

I suppose these aren't long range bombs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sdtIZBAb8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlEZs9XbEEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYujcdZ2-o

wake up to yourself.

He can hit a bomb.

What a great sample in one hundred games.

[RAM]

What a great sample in one hundred games.


Brattan - 4 in 91 for Roar

Zad - 6 in 97 for Jets

massive difference :rof::rof:

point stands re bombs - some real crackers in the links

[Grimario]

Brattan - 4 in 91 for Roar

Zad - 6 in 97 for Jets

massive difference :rof::rof:

point stands re bombs - some real crackers in the links

You're a far worse troll than the Member.

[RAM]

You're a far worse troll than the Member.

I suppose everyone who disagrees with you is a troll.

Brattan is quality.

[The Special One]

I suppose everyone who disagrees with you is a troll.

Brattan is quality.

Don't worry my friend. Grim doesn't like me either.

[De-Champ]

And Messi is a better player than Galekovic but if I was going to make the claim that one of them was "amazing at stopping goals", I wouldn't falsely make it about Messi, would I? The point was that "Brattan scores long range screamers" which is a complete fallacy.

I did not claim anything. Merely stateing the obvious

[Grimario]

I did not claim anything. Merely stateing the obvious

Aye, I know... but RAM is saying Brattan "scores long range screamers" and his evidence is 3 videos... that shows 75% of the goals he has ever scored. He's claiming something that is blatantly not true or at least happens so rarely that it can't be something that he is known for.

[Bon]

I'm not taking sides, as I would gladly have Rubes back AND Brattan to Newy..
But I'll just leave this here..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0L2v2rrBfk

[RAM]

Aye, I know... but RAM is saying Brattan "scores long range screamers" and his evidence is 3 videos... that shows 75% of the goals he has ever scored. He's claiming something that is blatantly not true or at least happens so rarely that it can't be something that he is known for.

so you admit that he "scores long range screamers"

thanks for admitting when you're wrong

[RAM]

I think Grim is a bit confused about the point.

He's confusing a scorer of great goals with a great goal scorer.

Quality over quantity.

[Grimario]

I think Grim is a bit confused about the point.

He's confusing a scorer of great goals with a great goal scorer.

Quality over quantity.

So... Zad scores long range screamers as well.

Better sign him up.

[RAM]

So... Zad scores long range screamers as well.

Better sign him up.

I praise his positioning and passing range more, if you re-read my posts.

Its you that became fixated on his long range scoring ability.

I also said that Zad would complement him. But you seem to have overlooked that as well.

[Grimario]

x3

long shot though

and I'm not talking about Bratten's ability to hit bombs

First post on the topic, numpty. You seem to have forgotten what you actually wrote.

[pv4]

I agree with RAM in that I'd love to have Brattan in our squad.

He'd be better off at Victory for his own development though imo.

[Grimario]

I agree with RAM in that I'd love to have Brattan in our squad.

He'd be better off at Victory for his own development though imo.

I don't think anyone disagrees that he would be a great addition.

[Captain Obvious]

I did not claim anything. Merely stateing the obvious

We already have someone to fill that role.

[Jeterpool]

We already have someone to fill that roll.

You need an avatar again

[RAM]

First post on the topic, numpty. You seem to have forgotten what you actually wrote.


I said postS. As in plural.

FMD you're a wanker.

He can hit a bomb in any event.

[Grimario]

I said postS. As in plural.

FMD you're a wanker.

He can hit a bomb in any event.

Clearly losing the plot, resorting to insults. Well in.

Your very first topic on Brattan was that he is renowned for scoring long range screamers. I disputed that and then you've gone off on all other tangents, ignoring the fact that he is not a world class long rang goal scorer that you keep fapping on about.

Pull your head in and learn to dive. You're a worse keeper than Val's son, ffs.

[GazFish35]

Can you two just meet in real life, shag, then get on with life.

[Grimario]

Can you two just meet in real life, shag, then get on with life.

Pfft. There's no disc golf up in Armidale, why the hell would I go there? It's not even really on the way to anywhere that has disc golf!

[pv4]

Clearly losing the plot, resorting to insults. Well in.

Your very first topic on Brattan was that he is renowned for scoring long range screamers. I disputed that and then you've gone off on all other tangents, ignoring the fact that he is not a world class long rang goal scorer that you keep fapping on about.

Pull your head in and learn to dive. You're a worse keeper than Val's son, ffs.

He never said Brattan was renowned for scoring long range screamers.

He agreed with 2 people who said they want Brattan at our club, claimed he'd be a long-shot to sign, and made a joke referencing his actual long-range shooting.

You then claimed Brattan was "awful" at shooting from range, then brought up how he has a worse goal:game ration than a completely different player.

RAM then said that isn't all-telling because the player you decided to compare him to has a much higher quantity of shooting, rather than look at the quality that Brattan provides.

RAM hasn't fapped, or anything like that. You've just continually slammed everything that he hasn't even exactly said.

And fwiw I wholeheartedly disagree with you - Brattan is not "awful" at long range shooting. I think it is a terrific trait of his, albeit a somewhat reserved one. The reason he probably hasn't received the Row-Z-esque nicknames is becuase the percentage of his long shots being on target and/or a goal are much higher than Zad's. Maybe the fact that Brattan reserves the quantity of long-shots, and rather keeps possession due to his teams philosophy, is another glowing feature of his game. Something which i think RAM has actually attempted to say.

And topically, I will hashtag this with #shotsfired

[pv4]

Attn: militia

Bresciano in the HAL next season - flop, bad, average, good, amazing?

Need your Emerton-scale opinion.

[hawk]

Attn: militia

Bresciano in the HAL next season - flop, bad, average, good, amazing?

Need your Emerton-scale opinion.

Bresh is one bloke that can still handle this league. end of.

[RAM]

Clearly losing the plot, resorting to insults. Well in.

Your very first topic on Brattan was that he is renowned for scoring long range screamers. I disputed that and then you've gone off on all other tangents, ignoring the fact that he is not a world class long rang goal scorer that you keep fapping on about.

Pull your head in and learn to dive. You're a worse keeper than Val's son, ffs.

lol

where did I say he's a world class long range shooter :rof:

the Magic players thought I did well, wasn't my best game but I had been travelling from since 4am to get to the game so I wasn't expecting a blinder :rof:

Btw Brattan can hit bombs

[RAM]

He never said Brattan was renowned for scoring long range screamers.

He agreed with 2 people who said they want Brattan at our club, claimed he'd be a long-shot to sign, and made a joke referencing his actual long-range shooting.

You then claimed Brattan was "awful" at shooting from range, then brought up how he has a worse goal:game ration than a completely different player.

RAM then said that isn't all-telling because the player you decided to compare him to has a much higher quantity of shooting, rather than look at the quality that Brattan provides.

RAM hasn't fapped, or anything like that. You've just continually slammed everything that he hasn't even exactly said.

And fwiw I wholeheartedly disagree with you - Brattan is not "awful" at long range shooting. I think it is a terrific trait of his, albeit a somewhat reserved one. The reason he probably hasn't received the Row-Z-esque nicknames is becuase the percentage of his long shots being on target and/or a goal are much higher than Zad's. Maybe the fact that Brattan reserves the quantity of long-shots, and rather keeps possession due to his teams philosophy, is another glowing feature of his game. Something which i think RAM has actually attempted to say.

And topically, I will hashtag this with #shotsfired

at least someone understood what I was saying :thumbsup:

[lquiquer]

Interesting Tweet from @ALeagueFR.....What about an Apertura-Clausura South American style comp for the HAL? Maybe each team plays the other 9 clubs twice in Apertura and Twice in Clausura ..... 36 weeks + 8 weeks of finals if we want to keep finals in?... That makes it 2 months off season instead of almost 5 months off season at the moment ....... If you put FFA cup in the equation then we pretty much play all year round..........Also the 2 comps winners (Apertura and Clausura) play in Asian cup as well as winner of the FFA cup ........TV (Foxtel) should like that........Thoughts?....

[boz-monaut]

I've had this thought for a while

there's the flexibility to accommodate almost anything else with two shorter competitions

[GazFish35]

Always thought it would be good.

But it'll never happen, too "foreign" of an idea to work in British/anglo-centric Australia
And we'd cross over stadium use too much.

Otherwise I love it.
A form team would qualify for acl, not last seasons winner, and the brogan Aussie grand****ing final could be replaced by the Classico between the two league winners.

[lquiquer]

Always thought it would be good.

But it'll never happen, too "foreign" of an idea to work in British/anglo-centric Australia
And we'd cross over stadium use too much.

Otherwise I love it.
A form team would qualify for acl, not last seasons winner, and the brogan Aussie grand****ing final could be replaced by the Classico between the two league winners.

I like the Classico idea....................................When it comes to Stadium cross over then we surely are as smart as the Yanks who manage to play baseball one week (Yankees) and replace the pitch for New York City to play a home game then turn the pitch again to baseball for another home series (Yankees) then few days later turn it again to a football pitch for City and so on......

[GazFish35]

Smart and stadium don't go together in Australia.

[skullboy]

Smart and stadium don't go together in Australia.

Especially in Newcastle. We'd somehow have to drag the Mungo drunks out after the Knoughts games and allow for idiot motorcyclists jumping over giant mounds of dirt a couple times a year.

If the two competitions were split summer and winter I would suggest the winter comp return to Australs (Breakers) stadium but we have probably got to the point where Australs doesn't have the capacity anymore.

The biggest problem nationally though is probably getting the FFA executive to actually work for 12 months a year instead of 6. Can't see it happening.

Any other thoughts?

[Grimario]

He never said Brattan was renowned for scoring long range screamers.

He agreed with 2 people who said they want Brattan at our club, claimed he'd be a long-shot to sign, and made a joke referencing his actual long-range shooting.

You then claimed Brattan was "awful" at shooting from range, then brought up how he has a worse goal:game ration than a completely different player.

RAM then said that isn't all-telling because the player you decided to compare him to has a much higher quantity of shooting, rather than look at the quality that Brattan provides.

RAM hasn't fapped, or anything like that. You've just continually slammed everything that he hasn't even exactly said.

And fwiw I wholeheartedly disagree with you - Brattan is not "awful" at long range shooting. I think it is a terrific trait of his, albeit a somewhat reserved one. The reason he probably hasn't received the Row-Z-esque nicknames is becuase the percentage of his long shots being on target and/or a goal are much higher than Zad's. Maybe the fact that Brattan reserves the quantity of long-shots, and rather keeps possession due to his teams philosophy, is another glowing feature of his game. Something which i think RAM has actually attempted to say.

And topically, I will hashtag this with #shotsfired

Betrayed by a gypsie :(

And come on, the guy thinks Virgili and Ramsay would be a great signing, FFS! Those points are the ones that really got me.

[Grimario]

Interesting Tweet from @ALeagueFR.....What about an Apertura-Clausura South American style comp for the HAL? Maybe each team plays the other 9 clubs twice in Apertura and Twice in Clausura ..... 36 weeks + 8 weeks of finals if we want to keep finals in?... That makes it 2 months off season instead of almost 5 months off season at the moment ....... If you put FFA cup in the equation then we pretty much play all year round..........Also the 2 comps winners (Apertura and Clausura) play in Asian cup as well as winner of the FFA cup ........TV (Foxtel) should like that........Thoughts?....

I've floated similar ideas but based more on the Eerste Divisie in Netherlands. They play 4 periods, everyone playing everyone once in each. The overall points total decides who the "champion" of the league is, the winner of each period go into the promotion playoff and the next best 4 based on overall points (or however many is required if best overall points are already promoted) make up an 8 team playoff.

Something like that could work here... overall points = Champion. Winner of each period (since everyone seems to say finals football is the only thing that keeps end of season interesting) + champion + enough total points to make our farcical top 6 = finals football format we already have.

[Grimario]

http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/andres-carrasco-joins-wanderers-coaching-staff/1r81jcqxzdc1v1x6335h83grjz

15 years with FC Barcelona Academy and a UEFA Pro Licence. Decent credentials for a coach.

Sure RAM would have liked him to have 20 years as manager at a big club before joining an A-League club as a coach though ;)

[joel31]

Brattan's haircut is the worst thing ever

[Frodo]

Brattan's haircut is the worst thing ever

I'm hoping it's a joke/bet thing. No matter what the reason it's shameful!

[Frodo]

He looks like Riff Raff!http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/riff-raff-featured.jpg

[Jetmaster]

Archie on Thomas Broich...."the best ever A-League player, after me"...

[stopper2]

I'm hoping it's a joke/bet thing. No matter what the reason it's shameful!

I agree, suits a black guy but Bratten just looked like an idiot out there with that hairdo.

[lquiquer]

I'm hoping it's a joke/bet thing. No matter what the reason it's shameful!

Bali holiday.... Could have been worse for him: stuck in Denpasar and not back on time for the game!!

[q-money]

oh my days :rof:

https://www.facebook.com/RedAndBlackBloc/posts/662097710558650

[Jetmaster]

oh my days :rof:

https://www.facebook.com/RedAndBlackBloc/posts/662097710558650

Wait till the bogan media gets hold of this.

[plague]

oh my days :rof:

https://www.facebook.com/RedAndBlackBloc/posts/662097710558650

and still, we wait for our fighter jet shaped hats...............

[Hunter403]

What a pack of morons.

[Jeterpool]

oh my days :rof:

https://www.facebook.com/RedAndBlackBloc/posts/662097710558650

Wow. I wonder who the brainiac is who came up with this?

[furns]

The infighting on that page is hilarious

[plague]

The infighting on that page is hilarious

i did enjoy that it only took about 6 posts for someone to point out that ISIS is funded by Obama and Saudi Arabia.

who said Wanderers fans were silly.
#rbbstaywoke

[MFKS]

i did enjoy that it only took about 6 posts for someone to point out that ISIS is funded by Obama and Saudi Arabia.

who said Wanderers fans were silly.
#rbbstaywoke

Take that shit to the Politics thread.

That stuff is gold

[goaliepersempre]

The photos with balaclava a bit rid.. But actual kids shirts cool idea..

[The Postman]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-23/canberra-soccer-officials-push-for-team-in-national-youth-league/6718022

I think that is a great idea to be honest, something that should have been done with the Fury and GC. I believe the AFL did this with the Suns and Giants.

It allows them to build a squad of 16,17,18 year olds for a year or 2 then come into the HAL. Would build some brand awerness and a fan base, instead of going in cold.

And what potential Owner wouldn't love a couple years of relative low running cost before joining the league, they would basically be running a NYL Team for 2 years.

Obviously they would have to sign some experienced and Marquee players when they enter the league, but they would have a very solid foundation to build on.

Then when the A League does eventually expand 17/18 season? They would have 2 established teams pretty much ready to go.

Plenty of options
Canberra
2nd Brisbane Team
Southern Sydeny
South Coast
South Melbourne
Geelong
2nd NZ Team

[Thomas477]

Don't they already have the AIS from Canberra?

[Grimario]

Don't they already have the AIS from Canberra?

The FFA CoE team, yeah. But aren't they specifically players that are part of the AIS program and not Canberra local youth?

[The Postman]

The FFA CoE team, yeah. But aren't they specifically players that are part of the AIS program and not Canberra local youth?

Yeah the Canberra elite youth program (Like Emerging Jets) only goes up to u/17s.

[belchardo]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/03/socceroo-oliver-bozanic-signs-for-a-league-champions-melbourne-victory

Victory sign Bozanic. good signing.

[Grimario]

Another reason to hate them.

[belchardo]

why do you need more reasons?

[RAM]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/03/socceroo-oliver-bozanic-signs-for-a-league-champions-melbourne-victory

Victory sign Bozanic. good signing.

Marquee $$ though?

[Tommyjet]

They'll pay a fair chunk of the deal in the first year then slide him back within the cap next 2 yrs.

[goaliepersempre]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/03/socceroo-oliver-bozanic-signs-for-a-league-champions-melbourne-victory

Victory sign Bozanic. good signing.

****ing ****

[Beeen]

"The RBB can confirm its representatives have met with the Club, Venue, Police and Council officials to engage positively in the off season. In response, at a meeting with Police and the Club, the RBB were issued with the following intended restrictions by Parramatta LAC and the Stadium Trust.
These include, but are not limited to;
- Removal of banners and flags or risk confiscation
- No march for any games.
- Zero tolerance for swearing, including in any chants.
- No standing on seats. Including children.
- No standing in aisles.
- Police to engage the aisles to prevent crowd movement between bays.
- One member per seat, with no jumping / side by side movement.
- Capo to be a "positive influence" on the crowd otherwise be removed, along with the capo stand.
- Signing of a "terms and conditions" for person(s) using the megaphone, and this person to meet police and club before each game.
- OSG police to continue to be used in the northern stand with a small presence of uniformed police.
- If these conditions are breached, the game will be delayed or other action required in relation to venue management, at the direction of the event commander, until the issue is resolved.
Cost recovery of all police and OSG required to manage the event will apply to Pirtek Stadium and WSW.
Some of these conditions were prominent during our trial against Wellington Phoenix on Sunday 13th September.
This is an ongoing battle. We will not go away."

Could not happen to be a better bunch of blokes.