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Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by Pommy Dan
(Post 7333599)
way i see it you have 2 choices as a fan of the game of football in Australia;
1. Attend the games, spend the money, support the teams and do what you can to improve the perception, profile and ultimately quality of the game. 2. Sit back, whinge about how it aint that good and that Accrington Stanley would beat them (they wouldn't, btw), thus keeping the many media driven football haters with not so hidden agenda in ammunition for years to come... I chose #1 and am proud of my team and my sport.... |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7336141)
It's still fragile though, So come on Queensland, Perth and Wellington, get your collective acts together and win something so as to make this league rock solid. :thumbup: So Perth winning in 2003 and 2004 isn't enough for you???????????????? |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by Pommy Dan
(Post 7336768)
fair enough... But i noted the comment i bolded with interest.... Get youreself to a stadium....!!!! Particularly when the champions are playing...!!!!
and yes, i will be hanging up my cross of st george and stumbling into work bleary eyed next June... In Ger Land.... Would LOVE to get them in a group.... How great would that be? Him going to a stadium wouldn't make his comments about lack of technical ability and awareness and less correct.... |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by spilko
(Post 7337500)
So Perth winning in 2003 and 2004 isn't enough for you????????????????
There old NSL success hasnt carried over to the A league for some reason. Twas a totally different situation with the NSL. I would love to see Perth repeat their performances from 2003/4, thats my whole point, they were the bench mark back with their large crowds in the Old NSL days. It seems it's more like its not enough for the people of Perth. |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by spilko
(Post 7337506)
Him going to a stadium wouldn't make his comments about lack of technical ability and awareness and less correct....
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Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7338723)
There old NSL success hasnt carried over to the A league for some reason. Twas a totally different situation with the NSL.
I would love to see Perth repeat their performances from 2003/4, thats my whole point, they were the bench mark back with their large crowds in the Old NSL days. It seems it's more like its not enough for the people of Perth. I wasn't around then but I can't quite understand why the attendance dropped from 14000 to 9000 even before they had won the NSL. Strange. |
Re: A-league final
I'll give you a scenario why 'we', ie the Glory can't compete on a level playing field anymore ...
Every away game for the Glory costs them approximately $50-60K incl. flights, 3 nights accom. support staff, travel & meals ... The FFA do zero to support these costs. A proportion of the money that the A League generates must be distributed on a sliding scale relating to the amount of travel the side is question does. We are not talking Chelsea & Manchester United here who pamper & supply their players with everything down to underwear, yes jocks ... You could argue that Adelaide have made good bearing in mind their location but they maybe cash rich, I'm unsure of their financial status? The likes of Sydney FC may only make 3 flights a season ... therefore something needs doing ... The issue needs addressing to make the league more fair ... salaries are increasing as are peripheral costs ... I want to see the Glory compete again. 3
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7338723)
There old NSL success hasnt carried over to the A league for some reason. Twas a totally different situation with the NSL.
I would love to see Perth repeat their performances from 2003/4, thats my whole point, they were the bench mark back with their large crowds in the Old NSL days. It seems it's more like its not enough for the people of Perth. |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by Pommy Dan
(Post 7336768)
fair enough... But i noted the comment i bolded with interest.... Get youreself to a stadium....!!!! Particularly when the champions are playing...!!!!
and yes, i will be hanging up my cross of st george and stumbling into work bleary eyed next June... In Ger Land.... Would LOVE to get them in a group.... How great would that be? I'll have to put on some false Aussie accent...And come to work bare feet :rofl: |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by Syedney
(Post 7339668)
Can you imgaine the euphoria if the locals somehow managed to beat us...:eek:
I'll have to put on some false Aussie accent...And come to work bare feet :rofl: |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7339700)
Heh, Watch the brown stuff start to flow, if England does draw Aus. They'll have to dig deep into the book of never ending excuses.
God forbig mate we lose to you...:eek: I mean you couldn't even beat Bahrain...:rofl: But who knows? Anything can happen when david meets Goliath and it's the world cup!! But it won't happen...:p |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7339700)
Heh, Watch the brown stuff start to flow, if England does draw Aus. They'll have to dig deep into the book of never ending excuses.
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Re: A-league final
Lol ...
Yes, John Terry up against Archie Thompson ... I'm f***ing trembling here.
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7339700)
Heh, Watch the brown stuff start to flow, if England does draw Aus. They'll have to dig deep into the book of never ending excuses.
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Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by Three Legs
(Post 7339737)
Lol ...
Yes, John Terry up against Archie Thompson ... I'm f***ing trembling here. Most of Australias players play in Europe rather than the UK now. There will be a couple of youngsters making the trip along side this base team. Michael BEAUCHAMP Aalborg BK, Denmark 17 (1) Mark BRESCIANO U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy 43 (10) Jacob BURNS FC Unirea Valahorum, Romania 6 (0) David CARNEY Sheffield United FC, England 13 (1) Scott CHIPPERFIELD FC Basel, Switzerland 56 (11) Chris COYNE Colchester United FC, England 2 (0) Ante COVIC Newcastle Jets, Australia 2 (0) Jason CULINA PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands 33 (1) Bruce DJITE Genclerbirligi SK, Turkey 5 (0) Brett EMERTON Blackburn Rovers, England 66 (14) Richard GARCIA Hull City FC, England 1 (0) Vincenzo GRELLA Blackburn Rovers, England 36 (0) Brett HOLMAN AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands 17 (1) Brad JONES Middlesbrough FC, England 1 (0) Josh KENNEDY Karlsruher SC, Germany 7 (3) Harry KEWELL Galatasaray SK, Turkey 35 (11) Scott McDONALD Celtic FC, Scotland 9 (0) Mark MILLIGAN uncontracted 6 (0) Lucas NEILL West Ham United FC, England 42 (0) Jade NORTH Newcastle Jets, Australia 22 (0) Michael PETKOVIC Sivasspor, Turkey 6 (0) Mark SCHWARZER Fulham FC, England 59 (0) Matthew SPIRANOVIC FC Nurnberg, Germany 2 (0) Shane STEFANUTTO FC Lyn Oslo, Norway 1 (0) Mile STERJOVSKI Derby County FC, England 35 (7) Carl VALERI U.S. Grosseto FC, Italy 11 (0) Luke WILKSHIRE Dynamo Moscow, Russia 27 (0) Tim Cahill Everton |
Re: A-league final
:lol:
Tim Cahill aside, that is a piss weak squad ... Of the rest ... Brad Jones ... capable young keeper. Lucas Neill ... absolute yard dog. Harry Kewell ... see Darren Anderton. Vinny Grella ... the crab. Mark Bresciano ... would struggle in the EPL. Scott Macdonald ... Not even 1st choice at Celtic. as for the remainder ... :rofl: Altho' Schwarzer is having a decent season. No doubt they'll call on Tub Viduka ... I've watched their qualifiers to date and too be honest they're struggled ... very average so far.
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7339820)
Archie Thompson wont be playing !
Most of Australias players play in Europe rather than the UK now. There will be a couple of youngsters making the trip along side this base team. Michael BEAUCHAMP Aalborg BK, Denmark 17 (1) Mark BRESCIANO U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy 43 (10) Jacob BURNS FC Unirea Valahorum, Romania 6 (0) David CARNEY Sheffield United FC, England 13 (1) Scott CHIPPERFIELD FC Basel, Switzerland 56 (11) Chris COYNE Colchester United FC, England 2 (0) Ante COVIC Newcastle Jets, Australia 2 (0) Jason CULINA PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands 33 (1) Bruce DJITE Genclerbirligi SK, Turkey 5 (0) Brett EMERTON Blackburn Rovers, England 66 (14) Richard GARCIA Hull City FC, England 1 (0) Vincenzo GRELLA Blackburn Rovers, England 36 (0) Brett HOLMAN AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands 17 (1) Brad JONES Middlesbrough FC, England 1 (0) Josh KENNEDY Karlsruher SC, Germany 7 (3) Harry KEWELL Galatasaray SK, Turkey 35 (11) Scott McDONALD Celtic FC, Scotland 9 (0) Mark MILLIGAN uncontracted 6 (0) Lucas NEILL West Ham United FC, England 42 (0) Jade NORTH Newcastle Jets, Australia 22 (0) Michael PETKOVIC Sivasspor, Turkey 6 (0) Mark SCHWARZER Fulham FC, England 59 (0) Matthew SPIRANOVIC FC Nurnberg, Germany 2 (0) Shane STEFANUTTO FC Lyn Oslo, Norway 1 (0) Mile STERJOVSKI Derby County FC, England 35 (7) Carl VALERI U.S. Grosseto FC, Italy 11 (0) Luke WILKSHIRE Dynamo Moscow, Russia 27 (0) Tim Cahill Everton |
Re: A-league final
Originally Posted by fraser
(Post 7339713)
If England lose to Australia they should be shot. I will be cheering on whoever is playing the Aussies;)
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