Frankly Speaking
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that is actually not true on any level. I was a foundation member
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What's your take on bringing back a GC team? Whether United or another. Is it really a sporting cemetery, or is there a market for soocer there?
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We just have to lower our standards for crowds. If someone says they will bankroll a gc team who cares if they get 5k. Any team that can play in the top divisions should be allowed
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definitely there is if managed well
it started well but Miron was a clown and Clive had no idea how a football club worked
750000 people and an existing stadium plus a tasty derby
by far the best prospect for a new a league club imo
and Jason Culina was a massive problem
his astonishing ego destabilised the entire club
absolutely toxic
I saw it from the stands
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Seemed an incredible coup at the time to get him while he was still in his prime
Looked like a real service to oz football
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Sydney FC and Jason Culina part ways
Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo’s playing contract. Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo-s playing contract. The decision has been made following a series of phone calls late...
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The word is that he used to say to his team mates " do you know who I am ? " Massive wanker.
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Have you heard his father speak? No different .... I loved it when Brisbane Strikers beat the Croat's back in the 1997 GF.Sydney FC and Jason Culina part ways
Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo’s playing contract. Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo-s playing contract. The decision has been made following a series of phone calls late...
The word is that he used to say to his team mates " do you know who I am ? " Massive wanker.
That was in my anti-NSL days of course.
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I could hear and see the abuse he heaped upon his teammates during the game. CBUS is a small arena. It really was unacceptable on every level.Sydney FC and Jason Culina part ways
Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo’s playing contract. Sydney FC and Jason Culina have agreed to mutually terminate the Socceroo-s playing contract. The decision has been made following a series of phone calls late...
The word is that he used to say to his team mates " do you know who I am ? " Massive wanker.
He was a terrific player but he did far more harm than good to that team.
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To be fair to Culina, he was way above the ability of his teammates, so I could understand his frustration, but not the way he vented it. His behaviour was both disrespectful and unprofessional.
Gold Coast United was such a strange team, and to afford Culina, the rest of the side had been cobbled together, like trying to build a house from offcuts from a building site. Kristian Rees, for example, was one of the CBs. So Culina found himself in a very strange space. I'm not sure what he expected, however. To some extent, he must've known what he was getting into.
The petulance, however, had to be seen to be believed.
Gold Coast United was such a strange team, and to afford Culina, the rest of the side had been cobbled together, like trying to build a house from offcuts from a building site. Kristian Rees, for example, was one of the CBs. So Culina found himself in a very strange space. I'm not sure what he expected, however. To some extent, he must've known what he was getting into.
The petulance, however, had to be seen to be believed.
A bit of embellishment on my part, it was a Mariners game and they gave away thousands of free tickets, only way to get people to the ground
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Why were u anti nsl out of curiosity
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You can read these two articles for an idea.
Metamorphosis (in a Robert Manne sort of way)
A blog covering issues related to South Melbourne FC / South Melbourne Hellas and Australian soccer more broadly.
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Indirectly toward Hellas - A new piece by Savvas Tzionis
A blog covering issues related to South Melbourne FC / South Melbourne Hellas and Australian soccer more broadly.
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I think I have another article in my head somewhere. But I think I need to see the NSD come to fruition before it reveals itself
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haha leaves me with just as many questionsYou can read these two articles for an idea.
Metamorphosis (in a Robert Manne sort of way)
A blog covering issues related to South Melbourne FC / South Melbourne Hellas and Australian soccer more broadly.Indirectly toward Hellas - A new piece by Savvas Tzionis
A blog covering issues related to South Melbourne FC / South Melbourne Hellas and Australian soccer more broadly.
I think I have another article in my head somewhere. But I think I need to see the NSD come to fruition before it reveals itself
"Throughout this metamorphosis, I look with chagrin to my attitude towards fans of our rival, Melbourne Knights. In the past, I saw them as the evil beast of Australian soccer; but now I grudgingly respect their steadfastness, and their realistic views of what many people think of 'ethnics', for want of a better word."
what is their realistic view of ethnics?
"I became a trolling internet soccer forum abuser"
Which forums did you abuse people on haha
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I am not sure I knew what I meant by that statement. But all I can say is that I don’t dislike them as much as I did back then.
I was still Son of Sam on TWGF
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I went through a phase when i was very pro northern spirit and was obsessed with "mainstream clubs". I was never anti ethnic though and enjoyed the mix of mainstream and traditional clubs.
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Who knows we might get a similar mix again
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Haha i asled ai what u meant and it very confidently replied on ur behalf
I guess we never saw u on 442. That 2006-2010 period on 442 was wild (before my time) not sure why it moderated
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Time will tell...
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WU shall not be moved!....umm
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FA KNOCKS BACK WESTERN UNITED RETURN BID
Football Australia has knocked back Western United’s bid to reclaim its A-Leagues licence — but the embattled club plans to appeal the decision.Western United’s licence was placed on a 12-month hibernation by the APL after club owner Jason Sourasis faced financial issues, including a $15 million dispute with the ATO.
The matters relating to the club have been resolved in court.
Western United’s academy and community football programs continue to operate.
Football Australia issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that all clubs, with the exception of Western United, had met the criteria set out by the First Instance Body.
Western United have until 5pm on Friday to appeal.
The club published a statement on its website stating it was looking at avenues for appeal.
