What are you worried about. Danny says they'll have a new owner within 10 weeks.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-...ship/102635700
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What are you worried about. Danny says they'll have a new owner within 10 weeks.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-...ship/102635700
Because the APL sets the price at 25mil thats whyQuote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Never thought the game could be in worse shape than when Dad's boy and Gallop were running the show but FMD the APL have take the League to whole new low.
They wanted control of the League and they have just made a total cluster^&8$ of it.
At this rate we won't have a national league. DT needs to go for a start, In the real corporate world bloke would have got his marching orders and lining up for Newstart.
More on Sage handing in the licence:
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/football...o-receivership
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-...cook/102639276
any chance a business head can explain what the heck the bold section means?Quote:
APL chief executive Danny Townsend said...we see the international investor market as being pretty buoyant right now. The enterprise value growth of A-League franchises is all ahead of us – so it will probably be a mixture of local investment and international investment.
It's Bullshit jargon to make himself sound intelligentQuote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
Problem is we all know the guy is full of complete and utter shit so we don't believe a word he says
His message ain't for us. It's to try and deceive those who support Perth and still believe in his rhetoric
I was all for the game to move on from the FFA ownership but these ****ing bozos running it now are even more incompetent than before
By the Year 2030 the A league will be 10 teams. 5 from Sydney and 5 from Melbourne !
https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/a-leagu...k-clubs-598454
Another article on the state of the A league. Some serious policy changes are needed if the league is to survive, certainly a more realistic cost of franchises needs to be looked at. Let the market decide the price, like everything else
Close to gone this time and I have ridden the Newcastle rollercoaster for nearly 50 years, so know the drill. If MV or Smurfs go under it is done.
No business sense by the APL. The GF debacle, over pricing of franchises and ploughing millions into a ladies league that has TV audiences as low as 300.
Unsustainable.
Ploughing millions into women's football??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Enough said
I was told they got rolled so not much value for money
Ain't watched any of the shit yet and won't be
It's the franchise system that is killing the league. It only works in USA because of the very rich benefactors that own the franchises. As well as the vast abundance of commercialisation that happens in American Sport.Quote:
Originally Posted by My2BobsWorth
Simon Hill - "Danny, you have thrown over $3 million into the W-League but the return is non-existent, as are the viewing figures. Is it worth throwing more money at it when there are problems elsewhere?"Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
Danny T - "We have to Simon, it is non-negotiable".
The reason for this will be some government program where they have to meet diversity KPIsQuote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
They could be pumping money into the Socceroos who the nation supports but have to find equal money into the Matildas who no one gives a **** up
PS
Apparently last night there was many empty seats at a home WC game
Proof that they are not well supported at all as that would be we happen if the Socceroos were hosting a WC even with Danny Townsend organising it
Why do you old farts seem to care so much about something you keep saying you don't care about?
This world cup is going to break attendance records, those seats the member is waffling about were sections that weren't allowed to be sold for some reason. Just let the people who want to enjoy the world cup enjoy it, and if you don't care about go enjoy something else.
Didn’t Nike come out and say Matildas were more marketable, making them more money than the Socceroos from Qatar til now.
100% did and the matildas sell more jerseysQuote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Anecdotally, I know more people (bandwagoners, eurosnobs, run n cuddle fans, whatever) that I’ve never heard talk about football before, talking about the Matildas.
Can only be a good thing. There ain’t a negative to that.
I for one have really enjoyed watching the games I’ve seen. It’s much more open and exciting. The downside is technical ability, with some obvious flaws there, when compared to the men’s game. I’m saying that, some of the first touches I’ve seen have been amazing. I remember watching a game probably 16-20 years ago, and found the quality laughable, it was like watching an under 12G grade game. The improvement has been great to see.
But everything else acts as the advocate for the sport that the men’s game should be. There’s respect for match officials. There’s respect for opponents. There’s very minimal diving and theatrics. For the most part, the injuries look like genuine injuries. There’s great goals. There’s comradely and great scenes when lesser countries are scoring goals.
Again, there ain’t any negatives to this.
Again, stop playing the emotion card. I am talking about the ALW which is an abject financial failure, that should be cut. Crowds under 1000 and TV audiences of a couple of hundred is factual evidence the financial support doesn't justify the means. And I doubt the WC will improve things much apart from maybe a short blip at seadon's start. I also doubt either league will exist as is within 3 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
As for the Matildas, they, like the 2006 Socceroos, are currently flavour of the month. That goldren generation had saved football, were Australia's favourite sporting team (selling more shirts than the Wallabies), and could do no wrong. It was hard to get a ticket for a friendly.
That all went pear shaped due to mismanagement, ingrained sporting culture against football in this country, media loss of interest and players of the same quality not coming through.
This another false new dawn. Us old farts have seen it too many times and been disappointed just as much.
All true. The A League has a real issue at the moment and has a real bad feel about where its heading, Not different to the final years of the NSL when the game was very fractured.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Would love too know just where the Jets membership number is at this point in time and also in comparison to this TLY ?.
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Originally Posted by Jetmaster
W League avg attendance was about 1900 for the top teams, 1300 for the Jets which were about middle of the road.
Western United avg attendance was only 3168, 3514 for Macarthur. Perth were 4500 so it's not just because they were new franchises.
So double the numbers of some W League sides and I absolutely guarantee they spent more than double what the women's team cost.
If we base decisions on the basis of fan numbers, we should cut some under performing teams before we cut an entire competition which costs a heck of a lot less overall.
You're the one making your decision based on how you feel instead of facts, not me buddy. Again, let people enjoy it if they want, it's not like the costs are going to bring the league down compared to the ridiculous wages being paid for less than average quality players in the men's comp.
Getting rid of the salary cap would do more for the bottom line of teams than cutting the women's competition
No one's stopping you enjoying itQuote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Criticism of women's football and the farce it is isn't diminishing your enjoyment of it
Seats on half way are not allowed to be sold??
What a load of BS. FIFA monetize the **** out of WCs
They know every seat at every stadium that is available.
You think they ****ed this up ???
No way
As for the costs of the WLeague teams I am all for removing the costs from the Jets on the basis the money pissed away on that vanity project could be better spent on signing us better players for the A LeagueQuote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
We don't have an owner obviously but I would rather all our coin was spent on making the Jets A League side more competitive than they are than pissing money down the drain on women that would get thumped by 15 year old boys teams
I'm planning some Newy trips later this year. Would greatly appreciate someone telling whether the Jets will exist. Thank you 🙏🏼
So, Paul McCartney is playing at MJS on Tuesday October 24th....wonder what that will do to the pitch this time
Yep and I think pink is one week later, then the moto cross,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
if you didn't have reason enough to hate the English already:
https://keepup.com.au/news/womens-wo...-jason-culina/
did they actually gift it, or was it just not there when they went back for it??
Just saw the highlights on the tv from Sydney vs CCM. “Redmayne saves Sydney in Penalties again”.
The usual antics of dancing around.
Now, I’m pretty sure FIFA banned this as of July 1. Interesting if anything eventuates throughout the season.
Not surprised aleague officials don't know the rulesQuote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Yeah, but it's the Gypos..Those lucky pricks don't need any more ref help this season. Plus it's not like Corica is going to take Sydney much further in the cup anyways, so it's a win-win situation for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/socc...24-p5dz9k.html
Looks like Perth are a lot closer than the Jets to getting an owner, seems to be a different set of rules also
Our lot should do this at Newy Airport and pick out a random new owner.....
https://www.sportstiger.com/news/wat...arious-protest
How do you folk feel about preseason practice matches against the Mariners?
F*(k em off. Typifies just how much soul this club has lost over the last 5-6 season having pre season hit outs with them. Club has lost its identity over stuff like this so its only fitting this looks like being our final season and Mattiske will have to go get a real job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Couscous
Wikipedia is fast.....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Berthomier
Hard not to be negative with the Jets, if he's any good he'll leave, if he's crap, we're stuck with him
Full on fist fights at the twin servos onlyQuote:
Originally Posted by 380
Herald on Sydney prematch today:
https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/s...t-in-friendly/
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A-League 2023: Wilmering provides welcome headache as Jets push Sydney to limit in friendly
By James Gardiner
Updated September 6 2023 - 6:27pm, first published 6:00pm
LEFT fullback was a trouble spot for the Newcastle Jets under Arthur Papas.
James McGarry, Jason Hoffman and Dane Ingham were all deployed on the left flank last season without making the position their own.
New coach Rob Stanton has the luxury of two quality left fullbacks to choose from.
Daniel Wilmering, 22, was a standout for the Jets in an entertaining, high-action 1-0 loss to Sydney FC in a friendly at Maitland on Wednesday.
The former Wanderer started for a second straight game in place of Lucas Mauragis, who is with the Australian under-23 squad in Tajikistan for Olympic qualifiers.
"I thought Daniel was the best for us," Stanton said. "His movement and go forward gave us plenty of options. His delivery was good and defensively he was sound.
"The last two games, he has been outstanding. To be fair to Lucas, he has been very good as well. I'm very excited. We have two really good guys who can give us penetration in the wide areas. In this system, the fullbacks are very important for that."
With newly-arrived French midfielder Jason Berthomier watching from the stands, the Jets pushed a strong Sky Blues to the limit.
In the end, it took a brilliant save from sub keeper Harrison Devenish-Meares to deny Lachy Bayliss a late equaliser.
A 22nd-minute strike from Jaiden Kucharski proved the difference.
Joel King burst down the left and cut a ball back for Kucharski, who was unmarked on the corner of the penalty area. The midfielder had time to fire a tracer bullet that didn't give Jets keeper Michael Weier a chance.
Sydney boasted a strong line-up headed by Jack Rodwell, Jack Lolley, Max Burgess, Luke Brattan, Joel King and Andrew Redmayne and dominated possession for much of the match.
The Jets were dangerous in transition, breaking with power and pace.
Wilmering and Dane Ingham, in particular, caused havoc for the visitors.
"All the boys are a bit heavy in the legs," Stanton said. "I have been really emphasising the gym work and exposing them to heavily lifting. They will get the benefit of that later on. I just wanted to challenge them. I wanted to play a team which is good with the ball and has 60 per cent possession. It highlights that we are very competitive.
"I was disappointed to concede the goal the way we did. We didn't get across and put pressure on the ball. We didn't react quick enough. It was a combination of things."
In the second half, the Jets got on the ball more, built pressure and created opportunities in the box. Apostolos Stamatalopoulos, Clayton Taylor, Ingham and Carl Jenkinson all had chances.
"I thought we started a bit flat," Stanton said. "I spoke to them at half-time and said 'if you you tired, that is good. If you want to be a winner, you have to play against the best teams. You have to act like winners. You can show me more. You are playing a bit conservative'.
"They came out in the second half and I saw more go forward, more determination to control the ball better when we are higher up the pitch. We created a lot of chances.
"Again our heavy legs showed. Around the box, we were a bit slow getting on the ball. I expected that.
"You need to do this with the players otherwise you won't find their limits. We have to keep pushing them until we get to the level we want to get too. Keep raising the bar every day."
Berthomier, who made his last appearance for French Ligue two club Valenciennes three weeks ago, will start training tomorrow.
Baring a mishap, the left-sided midfielder's first game against A-League opposition will be a friendly against Brisbane Roar in Coffs Harbour on September 21.
"His English is really good," Stanton said. "I'm pleased with his arrival and am looking forward to working with him. He will give us a cutting edge in that central area."
I thought we only played the mariners in pre-season matches. what madness is this?
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Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
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"All the boys are a bit heavy in the legs," Stanton said. "I have been really emphasising the gym work and exposing them to heavily lifting"
Is that you Mark Jones???
Craig Goodwin has gone to Saudi Arabia. A loss for the league.