Comments on: Which teams will be playing finals football?

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:01:22 +0000

For my money -

Sydney
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Newcastle
Wellington
Central Coast.

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:57:26 +0000

FIFA must step in….. AFC is not going to let this go away.

By: Art Sapphire

Art Sapphire — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:03:11 +0000

realfootball – “indigestion” was what Charlie Miller felt

By: realfootball

realfootball — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:43:24 +0000

Adrian, I think you meant “indignity”, not “indignation”. “Indignation” is what Charlie Miller felt when Ange P told him he had to be fit to play.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:57:12 +0000

A few years ago Cardiff City were in the unfortunate situation of potentially missing out on European football as they fall under the jurisdiction of the Welsh FA and not the English FA, even though they compete in English competitions. In the end it was irrelevant as they lost the FA Cup final however the main point is that because they are governed by the Welsh FA, they are considered a Welsh team. From my understanding, Wellington fall under the jurisdiction of the FFA, surely this means that they are an “Australian” team as they are governed by the Australian federation. I also would have thought that any type of ruling on this would be made by FIFA and not by any of the confederations.

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:41:54 +0000

Agreed. They deserve a finals spot on that alone. Credit to them.

By: AndyRoo

AndyRoo — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:28:46 +0000

3 defenders lost to long term injuries including a then current socceroo in Stefunuto would knock anyone about. They don’t even have NYL team so I think they have done amazing.

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:22:25 +0000

If Perth don’t make it then surely Mitchell has to go. No excuses with that talent, although they haven’t been great. Why did he not play Dadi!?!!??

By: Marshall

Marshall — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:45:47 +0000

Makes you think what could have been for Fury had they had a fit squad and settled sooner

By: Marshall

Marshall — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:44:24 +0000

But once Central start sliding that tends to be it. Can’t see them recovering, they never do.

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:29:48 +0000

Central could sneak in as they have a habit of stealing draws in tough games. It’ll all come down to that game in Perth.

By: Roar Fan

Roar Fan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:59:48 +0000

SFC
MV
GCU
NJ
WP
NF

its all about form and the NF are going to be very hard to beat at home in the heat

By: Marshall

Marshall — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:50:17 +0000

My six-

Sydney
Melbourne
GC
Newcastle
Wellington
Fury – home games could get them the points.

By: MV Dave

MV Dave — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:25:52 +0000

They can participate for the next 2 seasons, if they make it…at this stage after that no unless there are some major changes to how they operate as stipulated by the AFC eg team has to be considered Australia so any Kiwis in the team will be counted as foreigners etc FFA are still arguing the case for Wellington.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:17:02 +0000

Does anyone know what happens regarding ACL places if Wellington qualify for the ACL?

By: Robbos

Robbos — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:11:53 +0000

It would be good for the game for Wellington & Perth gets into their first finals.