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MLS Growth v A-League Dysfunction:Observations

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
MLS Growth v A-League Dysfunction:Observations

  Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The MLS is a good place to look at for how the A-League should move forward. I don't think clubs in the A-League will get to the point where they own their own grounds tho, just isn't the same amount of money available.
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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Wasn't he more aiming for growth within the countrys market though? Which would mean market sizes don't matter so much, as it's all from the same pie (mmmm).
 
Though yeah it does make some if his points a little invalid e.g purpose built stadiums (though not impossible).

Allegedly

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almost 14 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
The Stadium issue is point 4 of the five point plan Peter Wilt focused on, originally suggested by David Davutovic, football writer at the Herald Sun.

The problems for A-League clubs around stadiums are numerous and varied. A-League clubs almost certainly won't be able to fund their own stadium in the small markets each club operates in now, unless the FFA relaxes their current rules on stadia size and amenities. Owners are also unlikely to be able to control large venue costs unless more favourable deals can be negotiated directly with stadium operators and service providors.

Interesting that the New West Sydney club may use the ANZ stadium, which apparently pays clubs to play there! Lucky buggers. Can they sort free food and parking too??

  Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!

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