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about 12 years ago

Antony Golec expected to sign for Wanderers tomorrow (Another ACL signing?)

Guess his move to China didn't happen (Wikipedia already says signed for WSW)

about 12 years ago
JonoNewton wrote:

Antony Golec expected to sign for Wanderers tomorrow (Another ACL signing?)

Guess his move to China didn't happen (Wikipedia already says signed for WSW)

Just signing up for the ACL it sounds. The interesting thing will be if WSW need an injury replacement, could they use one of these ACL players? Golgol wouldn't be able to be used, unless he got an 'exceptional circumstances' waiver like Tiago did.

Ernie spoke about the Aussie a-League clubs being able to contract 3 NYL players outside the first team roster. I can't see why we cannot sign some youngsters, outside the A-League roster now.
about 12 years ago


Ernie spoke about the Aussie a-League clubs being able to contract 3 NYL players outside the first team roster. I can't see why we cannot sign some youngsters, outside the A-League roster now.
Yeah 100% this, seems like it should be fine, we can't play them in the A-League,  but can have them on contract.
about 12 years ago
JonoNewton wrote:

After missing out on Bosnar, Sydney have made a move for Og.

Looks to be signed

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/sydneyfc/news-display/Sydney-FC-Sign-Sasa-Ognenovski/85094

 

Always rated the big fella.

Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.

"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003

about 12 years ago · edited about 12 years ago · History

A-League has been ranked 99th in the world by the IFFHS. I don't think the A-League is a great league by world standards, but 99th seems rather low to me! Below Singapore & Zimbabwe?


I guess this is a result of A-League teams being rubbish in the ACL.


http://www.iffhs.de/the-strongest-national-league-of-the-world/#more-187


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-07/a-league-ranked-worlds-99th-best/5246348








about 12 years ago
Wibblebutt wrote:

A-League has been ranked 99th in the world by the IFFHS. I don't think the A-League is a great league by world standards, but 99th seems rather low to me! Below Singapore & Zimbabwe?


I guess this is a result of A-League teams being rubbish in the ACL.


http://www.iffhs.de/the-strongest-national-league-of-the-world/#more-187



LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!! Slipped from 52nd last year too!

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

about 12 years ago · edited about 12 years ago · History

TBH I'm not really sure how they arrive at these results. Think it has something to do with the points accumulated by the top teams in each league and multiplying it by the country coefficient so in a close league with few teams like the A-League this would mean less points than a league with many teams and a few dominant clubs such as La Liga. So actually results in ACL may not even be factored in. Not sure though maybe someone else has a better idea?




about 12 years ago

I think it could be the result of

            A x B + D (whenever D is a multiple of A) - C (where C is a % of Y)

            ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Y x B sqd. x A (wherever A is a lesser co-efficient than Y

Whaddya reckon?

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

about 12 years ago
Wibblebutt wrote:

A-League has been ranked 99th in the world by the IFFHS. I don't think the A-League is a great league by world standards, but 99th seems rather low to me! Below Singapore & Zimbabwe?


Haha, must be something wrong the math in the stats, I totally ignore that. Egypt is place 46, are they even playing any football at the moment?
about 12 years ago

Egypt has one of the best domestic leagues in Africa (if not the best).

about 12 years ago

Dino Djulbic in discussuions to re-join the Glory.

about 12 years ago

Dunno if mentioned elsewhere but Roar are interested in a 37 year old (maybe 38 by the time he gets here) Francesco Totti apparently: http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/transfer-rumour-%7C-roar-hunting-totti/87743

Would have to be under the cap, unless Broich took a pay cut.

TWG is running with the Hersi to Glory story.
Didn't even think of Broich. Maybe he's on his way? Although the more obvious answer is that the Totti story is bogus.

People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.

about 12 years ago

They couldn't re-sign Berisha because Broich takes up their marquee spot next year. But maybe FFA will give them an exemption on the basis the A-League needs some Totti.




about 12 years ago

Totti wants to come because ADP's here? For free?

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

about 12 years ago

He does make a good point. Why is active support prioritised over non-active support.

Not sure where fan groups that demand things  get off tbh. Sure outline concerns, but do it in a private matter, and let the people that pay in charge make up their own mind.

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2ndBest wrote:

He does make a good point. Why is active support prioritised over non-active support.

Not sure where fan groups that demand things  get off tbh. Sure outline concerns, but do it in a private matter, and let the people that pay in charge make up their own mind.

He has lumped The Cove calling the club out over their perceived lack of direction in the club, together with the RBB and NT's complaints over restrictions placed on them. They are two clearly distinct issues and to then go off on the criminal element tangent is insane.

As stakeholders in a club, the fans should be able to voice their concerns over the running of a club. Yes, the active support voices are louder than non active but the meeting Sydney had with fans was open to all members. Not saying the club should bow down to the fans and give into their demands but they would be foolish to not take on board the concerns raised.

[Edit: fixed spelling]
about 12 years ago

The league has marketed the atmosphere created by the more active fans as a point of difference from other codes. This has, maybe not intentionally, placed more worth on them and in turn some of those fans have gotten a greater sense of self worth and entitlement than they should have.

almost 12 years ago

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/aleague-academies-a-great-step-forward-for-australian-football-20140322-hvljt.html

"The imminent Wanderers’ sale will deliver a dividend of several hundred thousand dollars to each Australian club which, I understand, FFA will stipulate is to be used to start the new A-League academy system, at least down to under 12 level."

Good news for the Aussie clubs. Although in the scheme of a professional football academies a couple of hundred grand isn't a huge deal.

People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.

almost 12 years ago

I feel like the RBB are going to lord this over everyone. 


Allegedly

almost 12 years ago

They'll probably have a silent  protest about how they should get all the money...

People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis. You can't trust people.

almost 12 years ago

They'll probably have a silent  protest about something vaguely to do with this kinda sorta er summin er nuffin...


Fixed. Your post was far too specific and clear to be a RBB silent protest.
almost 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:


ABC quoted that there was not enough proof.
"Having regard to the circumstances surrounding the incident particularly the undisputed high noise levels and in the absence of other eyewitness or corroborative evidence, it was possible that Ali Abbas may have misheard what was said by Brendon Santalab."

You reckon Abbas would have gone off like that if he had 'misheard' what was said?
almost 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:


ABC quoted that there was not enough proof.
"Having regard to the circumstances surrounding the incident particularly the undisputed high noise levels and in the absence of other eyewitness or corroborative evidence, it was possible that Ali Abbas may have misheard what was said by Brendon Santalab."

You reckon Abbas would have gone off like that if he had 'misheard' what was said?


I could not agree more, however there are countless times guilty people get off as there is insufficient proof.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

almost 12 years ago

Where will Arnold end up, Perth, Sydney or the Jets ??

almost 12 years ago
Leggy wrote:
Leggy wrote:


ABC quoted that there was not enough proof.
"Having regard to the circumstances surrounding the incident particularly the undisputed high noise levels and in the absence of other eyewitness or corroborative evidence, it was possible that Ali Abbas may have misheard what was said by Brendon Santalab."

You reckon Abbas would have gone off like that if he had 'misheard' what was said?


I could not agree more, however there are countless times guilty people get off as there is insufficient proof.
And I'm fine with that. But giving the 'noisy stadium' as a reason sets a terrible precedent, it basically means nobody could possibly be charged for racism in the future due to 'crowd noise' possibly distorting what was said. 
It's all incredibly ridiculous. 
The A league is fast becoming a Mickey Mouse league, if it isn't already. 

Allegedly

almost 12 years ago

I notice they waited until Jacob burns was gone before introducing this. 


Allegedly