A-league final
Mar 2nd 2009 | 12:00 am
#46
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Re: A-league final
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....
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....
Mar 2nd 2009 | 12:09 am
#48
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Re: A-league final
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?
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....
Mar 2nd 2009 | 8:42 am
#49
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Re: A-league final
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.
Mar 2nd 2009 | 10:59 am
#51
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Re: A-league final
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 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.
Mar 2nd 2009 | 2:15 pm
#52
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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.
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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
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 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.
Mar 2nd 2009 | 3:52 pm
#53
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Re: A-league final
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?
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
Mar 2nd 2009 | 4:11 pm
#54
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Re: A-league final
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.
Mar 2nd 2009 | 4:15 pm
#55
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Re: A-league final
God forbig mate we lose to you...
I mean you couldn't even beat Bahrain...
But who knows? Anything can happen when david meets Goliath and it's the world cup!!
But it won't happen...
Mar 2nd 2009 | 5:17 pm
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Re: A-league final
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
Last edited by ozzieeagle; Mar 2nd 2009 at 5:22 pm.
Mar 2nd 2009 | 6:38 pm
#59
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Re: A-league final
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 ...
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.
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
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
Mar 2nd 2009 | 8:04 pm
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