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Nathan Byrn

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The following is a timeline of the troubled competition:

August 2005: A-League begins with eight foundation clubs, including Auckland-based New Zealand Knights (formerly Football Kingz in the NSL).

December 2006: New Zealand Knights' licence revoked by Football Federation Australia after poor on-field performances and low attendances.

March 2007: Wellington Phoenix selected to replace Knights in A-League ahead of Townsville-based bid.

May 2009: FFA takes control of Adelaide United after businessman Nick Bianco relinquishes ownership of the club.

August 2009: North Queensland and Gold Coast United enter competition as A-League expands to 10 clubs.

September 2009: FFA gives green light to a bid for a western Sydney franchise known as Sydney Rovers for inclusion in the 2011-2012 A-League season.

August 2010: Melbourne Heart enters competition.

September 2010: Newcastle Jets owner Con Constantine loses licence due to the club's dire financial situation. Nathan Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group agrees to take over.

November 2010: Consortium headed by businessman Robert Gerard takes control of Adelaide United.

December 2010: FFA announces Sydney Rovers will not enter the competition as planned, due to the bid consortium's lack of funds.

March 2011: North Queensland Fury's licence revoked due to financial reasons.

March 2011: FFA takes control of financially troubled Brisbane Roar.

September 2011: Wellington Phoenix changes ownership due to owner Terry Serepisos' financial difficulties.

October 2011: Indonesian mining company The Bakrie Group buys controlling share of Brisbane Roar.

November 2011: Central Coast Mariners reveals financial woes with short-term cash flow problems resulting in delay of payments to staff and players.

February 2012: FFA revokes Clive Palmer's Gold Coast United licence citing a breach of the league's regulations and agrees to pay players' wages for remainder of the season.

March 2012: Clive Palmer forms independent organisation known as Football Australia, aimed at keeping FFA accountable for their administration of the game.

April 2012: FFA announces it will bankroll a new western Sydney franchise to enter the competition in 2012-2013.

April 2012: FFA announces Gold Coast United will not take part in 2012-2013 competition.

April 2012: Hunter Sports Group announces intention to hand back Newcastle Jets licence.
 
adz

adz

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Nice summary. Shows how impatient the FFA is with all these knee-jerk reactions and seemingly zero long term planning.
 
Muppet

Muppet

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Notice how the timing of the issues are getting closer and closer together. Buckley needs to fall on his sword at the end of this season closely followed by Frank.

It would not surprise me that that this latest drama has probably driven off the Russian investors.
 
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Nathan Byrn

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Muppet said:
Notice how the timing of the issues are getting closer and closer together. Buckley needs to fall on his sword at the end of this season closely followed by Frank.

It would not surprise me that that this latest drama has probably driven off the Russian investors.
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That is the whole idea to pressure th FFA into action.
 
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Nathan Byrn

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/clive-palmer-weighs-in-with-22m-threat-as-ffa-suffers-a-new-day-of-disasters/story-fn63e0vj-1226324274149

No more Solo!!
 
adz

adz

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Nathan Byrn said:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/clive-palmer-weighs-in-with-22m-threat-as-ffa-suffers-a-new-day-of-disasters/story-fn63e0vj-1226324274149

No more Solo!!
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The deal is set to run out this year, this implies it has something to do with the current trouble with Palmer/Tinkler lol.

I think there are enough actual problems going on right now that can be discussed, you don't need to go searching so hard.

E.g. the $22m (potential) law suit which is the main topic of that article
 
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Nathan Byrn

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It was tongue in cheek. Searching? Don't you have a google alert?
The FFA's grip on partnership restrictions is loosening. Which is great for the clubs.
 
true believer

true believer

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adz said:
The deal is set to run out this year, this implies it has something to do with the current trouble with Palmer/Tinkler lol.

I think there are enough actual problems going on right now that can be discussed, you don't need to go searching so hard.

E.g. the $22m (potential) law suit which is the main topic of that article
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and yet another news limited outlet joining the a-league attack . expect a rebecca wilson bullshit fest
on the weekend and on "fox sports news"
 
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snoa

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Nathan Byrn said:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/clive-palmer-weighs-in-with-22m-threat-as-ffa-suffers-a-new-day-of-disasters/story-fn63e0vj-1226324274149

No more Solo!!
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Awesome news... That allows teams to be sponsored by Pocari Sweat :piralaugh:
 
true believer

true believer

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Pocari Sweat,,,it's better than tokyo tap water

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furns

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Nathan Byrn said:
It was tongue in cheek. Searching? Don't you have a google alert?
The FFA's grip on partnership restrictions is loosening. Which is great for the clubs.
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Sorry to bust your bubble but no they arent. The FFA rolled over the exclusive agreements for Qantas, Hyundai, Westfields and Ballantynes last month just before the meeting with the clubs where the JALSC was organised. Which means that the clubs are now locked out of pursuing agreements with airlines, car manufacturers/dealers, shopping centres and alcohol companies. Coincidental dont you think?
I would say that Schweppes decided against continuing their relationship rather than anything the FFA "did for the clubs".
 
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Nathan Byrn

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furns said:
Sorry to bust your bubble but no they arent. The FFA rolled over the exclusive agreements for Qantas, Hyundai, Westfields and Ballantynes last month just before the meeting with the clubs where the JALSC was organised. Which means that the clubs are now locked out of pursuing agreements with airlines, car manufacturers/dealers, shopping centres and alcohol companies. Coincidental dont you think?
I would say that Schweppes decided against continuing their relationship rather than anything the FFA "did for the clubs".
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Thankyou for clarifying that. It further demonstrates the FFA's and Lowy monopoly/dictatorship mentality. Seasons end cannot come quick enough.
 
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Nathan Byrn

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http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/a-leagues-sorry-finances-could-scupper-west-quest/story-e6frey4r-1226325303346

Todays telegraph.
 
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Nathan Byrn

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/nathan-tinkler-and-frank-lowy-to-try-to-keep-dispute-over-newcastle-jets-out-of-court/story-e6frey4r-1226327202786
 
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