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Daniel Cobb says there's "no problems" at Brisbane Roar with Aloisi and Moore

2nd August, 2016
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Nothing to see here – move along.

Brisbane managing director Daniel Cobb insists there is no crisis at the A-League club despite reports of a mutiny against him led by Roar coach John Aloisi and football operations manager Craig Moore.

AAP understands tensions are high between Cobb and the former Socceroo pair, who are less than impressed with his two-month reign at the club and have reportedly told the club’s Indonesian owners they will quit if Cobb isn’t removed.

Cobb, however, said there had not been a vote of no confidence in him, nor any ultimatums issued.

“There’s no problems with my relationship with John and Craig. I’m very comfortable I’ve got their full support,” Cobb told AAP.

“I met with them on Monday for three or four hours. We had a good chat about all the things I’ve been able to provide for them they hadn’t been able to get from previous owners or leadership.

“They’re really happy about that.

“There’s basically nearly $500,000 that’s gone into providing John with extra resources, facilities and equipment to help him make our first team even more successful.”

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Cobb claimed Aloisi’s sole frustration was the Roar’s lack of a suitable training venue – but the Melbourne businessman said he meth the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) on Tuesday to “finalise commercial terms” over their use of Ballymore.

A QRU spokesman said ongoing negotiations with the Roar are drawing to a close, with the deal to provide them with office space, a training field and the use of a gym.

The Roar will stage their FFA Cup round-of-32 clash next week with Perth at Ballymore.

Cobb, meanwhile, revealed the Roar had signed agreements surrounding academy exchanges, player development and sport science with four European clubs he recently held talks with.

Those clubs are Germany’s Werder Bremen and 1.FC Koln, Spanish second-tier outfit Rayo Vallecano and Portuguese giants Sporting Clube de Portugal.

The Roar have also employed former professional players Marco Kueck, Carlos Dreschler and George Papadopolous, who will base themselves full time in Europe to manage the relationships with the partner clubs.

Cobb said he was unable to make regular contact with Roar staff while in Europe, which frustrated Aloisi and Moore, because he misplaced his phone on the second day of his trip.

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Earlier, Aloisi said he wouldn’t be walking out on the club.

“Of course, we want stability and long-term certainty but that’s a matter for others,” he said.

“I want the Roar family to rally behind the club. That’s what is important today.”

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