ok mate - yeah that's what it is - delusions of greatness - you got me.
I don't know what your problem is but if all i wanted to do was tear down ACFC why would i waste time coming on here and doing that - I'm on here highlighting what i think is the next step in the development pathway for young talented kids (from any AFF club) who are good enough to play ASBP level and have to leave Auckland to do so (Birkenhead's waikato trio for example).
Waitakare do a slightly better job than ACFC in my opinion but again they are technically meant to be servicing the NFF area so again my points come back to ACFC.
So you want some things i think ACFC could do with grassroots clubs to improve this area?
- Communication (make an effort to communicate to clubs in their area about upcoming events, trials, games etc)
- Exposure (tap into the winter league clubs young - target clubs who run summer coaching programs, offer assistance, support etc and the young players will grow an affiliation with ACFC and drag their parents along - if you want to offer some kind of free ticket thing you could but it's got to be more about a connection than just saving yourself $10 for a ticket. You can't tell me Ivan turning up to a coaching clinic for an hour wouldn't attract some more supporters - and the efforts ACFC go to with their match entertainment you would more than likely keep them.
- Inclusiveness (winter clubs do need to be managed carefuly due to ACFC's close ties with Central, so i can imagine some clubs would be sceptical of any efforts from ACFC to manage a closer relationship but as one of the powerhouses of ASBP football a club would be silly to disregard their efforts without further discussion. The ACFC U17 tournament as previously mentioned is a great step in the right direction - this is promoting a closer relationship, but needs to be followed through in my opinion.