A-Leagues & Football Australia General Chat and News Thread

[_DBF_]

Maybe the FFA are pushing the merger and Phoenix would rather crumble than lose their identity??

 

[Andonis1997]

Maybe the FFA are pushing the merger and Phoenix would rather crumble than lose their identity??

We've bet all our chips on an independent A-League, so I would say this is closest to the case, and the FFA don't like it. A very "* the FFA" way of going about things, for sure, but the clubs' owners are behind us all the way so we have the support there.

 

[Steven Gerrard]

I think the idea would be an initial merger then gradually the nix will dissolve in to South SydneyFC over time. If you read the article its already mention shirt and color changes.

Even though the FFA supposedley have nothing to do with it, it would be a win win for them.

1) No having to kick the Nix out and in so doing admit they fukt up.

2) Another team in Sydney.

All their Christmases coming at once.

 

[Andonis1997]

https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-address-a-league-issues

Media outlets have reported all manner of approaches to and outcomes for the Phoenix. Some of the approaches are real but the majority are imagined.

With reportedly interest from ten groups for two expansion teams, there is plenty of scope for speculation.

As the club has previously disclosed, the Phoenix have had discussions with parties interested in participating in the expansion of the A League, as well as the future of the A League and it should come as no surprise that continues to be the case.

Welnix as the owners have consistently maintained that they are open to external investors who could bring capital and players to the club as well as providing professional development pathways for the players from New Zealand.

Although there are currently potential options that are worth exploring what is certain, despite the leaky nature of the industry, is the Phoenix will not conduct any of those discussions via the media.

The speculation is hugely disappointing and clearly upsetting for fans and sponsors but unfortunately the club cannot control it.

We can reiterate however, as stated by the Chairman, Rob Morrison recently, that the club is not looking to sell its licence

Of more immediate concern to the club is the state of the A League.

With double digit falls in viewership levels, falling crowd numbers and all clubs losing money there has to be a material change to the construct of the League.

The best case scenario for the A League clubs, including the Phoenix, is the creation of a truly independent A League with new management and a distribution of revenues that reflect the way they are generated.

The needed structural changes will not happen in the short term but it is clearly imperative that decisive action is taken now by the FFA ahead of the 18/19 season to halt the decline in the Leagues metrics. Tinkering around the edges with marquee funds and the like is not sufficient.

For the Phoenix the club is focused on the off season, with the club's fourth appearance in the annual Hong Kong Soccer Sevens next weekend against clubs like West Ham and Kashima Antlers, as well as its annual Sister City Cup match against Beijing BG in China's capital in July.

The club continues its active search for a new Head Coach with a decision expected soon.

 

[giggler99]

https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-address-a-league-issues

Still no out right denial only that they will not discuss via the media. A lot of that article is deflection from the current events to the state of the League and blaming the media for leaking said discussions! Poor form by the club. Something tells me they are not being honest to the fans! either come out and deny it or be honest about whats happening! Stop feeding us crap!

 

[peternorth]

Former Glory and also Roar jamie mcclaren just hit a hattie for hibs!

 

[Andonis1997]

Great interview with NZ commentator and big WPX fan Jason Pine from 3:00-onwards. Hard not to agree with him, he knows his stuff.
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2018.05.14-14.30.00-S.mp3

 

[hey shorty]

Markus Babbel the news Wanderers coach.

Pretty big name

 

[GreekLunatic]

Has he coached before

 

[Andonis1997]

Has he coached before

Successful in Switzerland.

Much like Darije Kalezic was

 

[GreekLunatic]

Successful in Switzerland.

Much like Darije Kalezic was

Ok I thought it was gonna be Matheus

 

[peternorth]

Fahid Benny Kallfallah is now a Nunawading Citizen.

 

[nobbyiscool]

Fahid Benny Kallfallah is now a Nunawading Citizen.

The lure of Crown Casino hey?

 

[peternorth]

The lure of Crown Casino hey?

could be!

nuna is my local, may take a stroll down once he's settled

 

[craigos]

The lure of Crown Casino hey?

could be!

nuna is my local, may take a stroll down once he's settled

Has a lot to do with off field matters, not Casino type matters (well maybe a little) but more like coaching type matters.

 

[Andonis1997]

4 of the Yellow Fever head honchos met up for dinner with our CEO Rob Morrison.

This is the run down of that conversation.
https://www.yellowfever.co.nz/blogs/to-the-last/blog_posts/my-dinner-with-andre

Basically we're not selling, SWS didn't approach us for our licence, and no one lied about a meeting taking place. Just no one clarified that it wasn't to do with a 15mil bid

Also, from the accompanying podcast that went with it, it appears Gallop and O'Rourke are quite supportive of the Nix, after what these 4 YF members were saying. It's Lowy that's the problem, and even more so Fox Sports, as NZ are with Sky, of course.

 

[Andonis1997]

Phoenix announcement in 15 minutes! Could be a coaching announcement, could extend further than that!

Hug me I'm scared.

 

[Colonial]

Phoenix announcement in 15 minutes! Could be a coaching announcement, could extend further than that!

Hug me I'm scared.

Only thing ive heard here is coaching announcement

Youll be right

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[Andonis1997]

MARK. RUDAN.
http://www.radiosport.co.nz/sport-news/football/watch-live-phoenix-announces-new-coach/

How do you like that, SBS and FOX Sports?!

 

[Colonial]

MARK. RUDAN.
http://www.radiosport.co.nz/sport-news/football/watch-live-phoenix-announces-new-coach/

How do you like that, SBS and FOX Sports?!

Good coach. Was always hoping the SkyBlues would keep him in the fold.

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[hey shorty]

Very good decision, first one they've made in a while.

 

[giggler99]

Mmmm Rudan is from Sydney The Nix where rumoured to merge with a new Sydney club. All makes sense now.

Good to see another Aussie getting a gig! Rudan has been waiting in the wings for a while all reports indicate he’s been ready only waiting for the right opportunity. No better opportunity then the Nix where the only way is up
I wish him well for the Nix sake despite being a Sydney scum.

 

[peternorth]

Mmmm Rudan is from Sydney The Nix where rumoured to merge with a new Sydney club. All makes sense now.

Good to see another Aussie getting a gig! Rudan has been waiting in the wings for a while all reports indicate he’s been ready only waiting for the right opportunity. No better opportunity then the Nix where the only way is up
I wish him well for the Nix sake despite being a Sydney scum.

thats very intersting....

 

[Andonis1997]

Mmmm Rudan is from Sydney The Nix where rumoured to merge with a new Sydney club. All makes sense now.

Good to see another Aussie getting a gig! Rudan has been waiting in the wings for a while all reports indicate he’s been ready only waiting for the right opportunity. No better opportunity then the Nix where the only way is up
I wish him well for the Nix sake despite being a Sydney scum.

Well, if we're looking for new fans...

 

[peternorth]

Well, if we're looking for new fans...

Will they turn up though?