I acknowledge this may a moot point, but I reckon our financial competence will see us survive a couple of rounds of A league expansion in 2020 and 2022, after which ProRel will not be far away - 2024?
ProRel will provide plenty of incentive to invest, but the reality is that the clubs and FFA need to sort out their 'control of the game/revenue' shark fight before anything much can change. I believe that somehow it will happen; independent league or, more likely, some sort of compromise.
At that point, we need better quality football management at the club (where is the next Tony Pignata?). However imagine the difference a savvy, experienced football administrator would bring to the party right now. If only long term tenure could be secured.
Feeling glass half full this morning.
I'd be surprised if we see pro and relegation within the next 20 years. It's not Australian, they can't afford it, and they'd most likely have to renegotiate every license.
That's why I said I'd be surprised rather than 100% sure...
https://www.footballnationradio.com/daily-news/peop...
“Everyone would like one day to have a robust second
division which could perhaps one day lead to promotion and relegation,”
Gallop said.
“Affordability is a big issue around that.
"The investment owners have made in the A-League and will continue to make,have to be at the forefront of our thinking.”
https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/03/01...
"People have to accept that affordability is a big issue," he told Football Nation Radio.
"Our existing owners would like more money.
"We've been able to increase their grants to a certain extent over the last few years ... (that) has meant the ability to actually add teams hasn't been easily apparent or doable.
"People don't like to hear it but affordability is unfortunately just part and parcel of what we do.
"We have to recognise that we're in a competitive market ... affordability is going to hold back some of the things people want to see happen quickly."