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Phoenix Ownership - Rob says FTFFA (Part 2)

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Posted January 13, 2016 01:25 · last edited March 18, 2021 07:34

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/75853681/wellington-phoenix-and-football-federation-australia-said-to-have-come-to-licence-agreement

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The Wellington Phoenix are set to be granted a 10-year A-League licence extension.

It's understood that the Welnix group, who hold the club's licence, have come to an agreement with Football Federation Australia (FFA) that would see the Phoenix afforded the tenure they're after.

There would be various strings attached, which dictate that the club have to continue meeting various agreed marks. Failure to do so would result in a swift review of their A-League status.

But the fact Welnix have secured a 10-year term is a substantial victory on their behalf. The FFA had previously offered them just four years, amid talk that the Phoenix's licence could be transferred to a new Sydney franchise as soon as the end of this season.

Confirmation of the 10-year extension is said to be imminent. Friday was talked about as the day, with FFA chief executive David Gallop reportedly booked to fly to Wellington to join Welnix chairman Rob Morrison in confirming the news.

But that's been put back a week or two. Not because there are still details being haggled over, but due to all the relevant parties having the required gaps in their schedules to hold a joint press conference.

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Unknown editor edited March 18, 2021 07:34

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/75853681/wellington-phoenix-and-football-federation-australia-said-to-have-come-to-licence-agreement

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The Wellington Phoenix are set to be granted a 10-year A-League licence extension.

It's understood that the Welnix group, who hold the club's licence, have come to an agreement with Football Federation Australia (FFA) that would see the Phoenix afforded the tenure they're after.

There would be various strings attached, which dictate that the club have to continue meeting various agreed marks. Failure to do so would result in a swift review of their A-League status.

But the fact Welnix have secured a 10-year term is a substantial victory on their behalf. The FFA had previously offered them just four years, amid talk that the Phoenix's licence could be transferred to a new Sydney franchise as soon as the end of this season.

Confirmation of the 10-year extension is said to be imminent. Friday was talked about as the day, with FFA chief executive David Gallop reportedly booked to fly to Wellington to join Welnix chairman Rob Morrison in confirming the news.

But that's been put back a week or two. Not because there are still details being haggled over, but due to all the relevant parties having the required gaps in their schedules to hold a joint press conference.

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