In this interview, Tinkler mentioned that he thought another A league club (not the Jets) would attract an EPL club that takes a controlling interest in the upcoming off-season (at approx 9:25).
General A-League discussion
Heard a rumour that Red Bull were looking at the A League as well, maybe for a South Sydney/Wollongong side in the next round of expansion. Could be complete BS though (I think I read it in comments under an article somewhere)
"Financial loophole, you're just a financial loophole..."
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Mooy has been outstanding this season, consistent through the whole season unlike burns who has been on fire at times then quietly simmering. But that's just my opinion
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Good point, that is actually a pretty decent flaw in the system.
FBK.
FBK.
How did you know my secret?
Heard a rumour that Red Bull were looking at the A League as well, maybe for a South Sydney/Wollongong side in the next round of expansion. Could be complete BS though (I think I read it in comments under an article somewhere)
Was being talked up by Cronulla Shark CEO and Tim Cahill when he was still at NY Red Bulls. But he's not there any more.
FBK.
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Good point, that is actually a pretty decent flaw in the system.
Mooy just ahead on AT points per game.
Who do you guys think should win player of the year? For me I feel that Aaron Mooy has been the best player hands down. I doubt it would go to a player from a team so far down the table though. Marc Janko/Burns maybe the favourites?
Other names? Finkler, Bonevacia, Dimitrijevic, Galekovic?
Good point, that is actually a pretty decent flaw in the system.
Mooy just ahead on AT points per game.
Some rather massive #ALeague news about to break a little later tonight from @DomBossi
— SMH Sport (@SMHsport) April 23, 2015
Chelsea to play Sydney in a friendly in June.
About time Sydney paid us back for the Football United tour.
Yea good on Sydney with the "home final locked in already" according to the article
Yea good on Sydney with the "home final locked in already" according to the article
About time Sydney paid us back for the Football United tour.
Some rather massive #ALeague news about to break a little later tonight from @DomBossi
— SMH Sport (@SMHsport) April 23, 2015
Some rather massive #ALeague news about to break a little later tonight from @DomBossi
— SMH Sport (@SMHsport) April 23, 2015
There was an article in the dom post yesterday about Auckland City hosting Everton with the Phoenix possibly involved.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/a-league-clubs-used-salary-cap-loophole-to-sign-socceroos-on-cheap-loan-deals/story-fndkzvnd-1227319447703
that explains a few things.
A-League Awards tonight, these are my tips:
Fair Play Award Wellington Phoenix
Goal of the Year Dunno, Tarek?
Goalkeeper of the Year Janjetovic
Golden Boot Janko
Johnny Warren Medal Janko
Coach of the Year Arnie
Referee of the Year Peter Green
Young Footballer of the Year Maclaren
Could Ernie be a chance for coach?
i suppose the min cap will go up and if they relax loan rules again it will further benefit the top 3 or so wealthiest teams. Would like to see the ffa continue to match the cap with payments to the clubs.
seems like if you relax the loan rules then you may as well not have a salary cap
i suppose the min cap will go up and if they relax loan rules again it will further benefit the top 3 or so wealthiest teams. Would like to see the ffa continue to match the cap with payments to the clubs.
Would be absolutely ridiculous if they don't, in light of CCM not paying for their own players to attend their awards night and Roar in the financial crapper. If the point of the salary cap is to maintain equality and competitiveness across the league then why would you raise it above a level which is currently affordable for some clubs and then not help them pay it? I guess making stupid decisions on such matters is par for the course for sports administrators though, so wouldn't be surprised if they're not going to increase their contribution to the cap.
i suppose the min cap will go up and if they relax loan rules again it will further benefit the top 3 or so wealthiest teams. Would like to see the ffa continue to match the cap with payments to the clubs.
Would be absolutely ridiculous if they don't, in light of CCM not paying for their own players to attend their awards night and Roar in the financial crapper. If the point of the salary cap is to maintain equality and competitiveness across the league then why would you raise it above a level which is currently affordable for some clubs and then not help them pay it? I guess making stupid decisions on such matters is par for the course for sports administrators though, so wouldn't be surprised if they're not going to increase their contribution to the cap.
Total losses are estimated at about $10 million this year for the 10
teams, with Melbourne Victory set to post a net profit of close to $1
million. It, Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers are the only
clubs to at least break-even.
Wonder if WSW can break even next year if crouds keep at the current level, rumours were that they were struggling to stay above the minimum salary cap this year. Don't tell Welnix that this is the way to create a sustainable team please.
I take it that 3 clubs are where they are financially because of their croud numbers?
I take it that 3 clubs are where they are financially because of their croud numbers?
I'm surprised Adelaide broke even they were rumored to be in financial strife earlier in the year.
Had too much time on my hands so wrote why I believe the A-League is the future for New Zealand's club football. I am sure many will disagree but feel free to have a peek if you're at a loose end... :)
I agree. In an ideal world we would have additional franchises in Christchurch in Auckland. There just isn't a way to make the ABSP into a meaningful competition.
