http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/8186998/Lets-have-a-bit-more-accountability-at-top
Interesting article from Bidwell. Don't think its unfair either. The Dom Post and the Phoenix had this battle a couple of years ago. Now, just like then, there is only one winner. The Dom. They have a much bigger microphone.
Yeah, it's still interesting the liberties they will take though. For example, the Phoenix are now a "franchise in crisis" while the Pulse are a shining example of where we should be heading? Gimme a break. Let's not forget The Phoenix have qualified for the play-offs three years in a row, which is something the Pulse have still never done. The Phoenix could still end up doing that 4 years in a row, setting an A-League record.
The Phoenix are having one bad season, while also experiencing some minors growing pains under a new ownership group, that's all.
The trouble with these sports journos is they think they are reporting on the global financial crisis, not the local sports team.