If the proprosed FFA 4-3-3 year deal is in fact true, then I think that it is grossly insulting for the Phoenix. They are treating Welnix with absolute contempt. It is plainly obvious that they don't see a future for the Nix in the A-League. The reality is that the FFA are fighting so many fires at the moment...fan disputes, clubs not paying players, clubs with financial problems, disputes with club CEO's..et etc. I think they have decided that can't force the 3rd Sydney team in at the moment so the sop is to keep the Nix making up the numbers and then shaft them later when the stars are better aligned for a South Sydney club.
The FFA is just a complete disfunctional shambles. Part of me wishes that Welnix just shows them two fingers and walks away from the whole mess. Welnix have already said they won't do a four year deal. I just can't see Morrison and co agreeing to keep forking out their own money with the distinct possibility that the FFA will pull the plug in four years time.