World Game Opinion piece My opinion
What happens to the game at grassroots if the incumbent FFA board is booted out?The Federations continue doing what they have been doing for many many years.
Would an independent A-League ditch the Fox deal?
There are strong rumours that if the A-League gets its way and wins a larger representation at congress level, one of the first things it would do is cancel its agreement with its broadcasting partner that expires in 2023. Fox have been the lifeblood of the game since day one and have done a fantastic job in promoting the league.
The broadcaster pays $57m a year for the privilege. But the clubs believe their product is worth much more and want a larger part of the cake.
The A-League clubs would negotiate the best deal with which ever broadcaster came to the table. If their is an out clause in the contract Mr Lowy put it in there for a reason. $57 million divided by 10 less an FFA management fee per A-league club. I believe the current level of retention of TV money is more than a fair fee.
If Fox are given the flick where will the money come from?
It is unclear how much of the Fox money have FFA passed on to the clubs but whatever it is the clubs are unhappy. But if the Fox deal is scuppered it remains to be seen who will come up with the cash to keep the league going.
No way the baby will be thrown out in the bath water. No Owner would can FOX with out a more valuable replacement
Would the club owners create an independent and self-funded 'super league'?
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Is the writer privy to financial details of club owner who could or would do this. I think may be outside FIFA Laws
And if it could work England would have done it years ago. But they need the TV money even with Billionaire owners most of who don't want to only be rich.