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Definitely the pricate onwership model is a concern (particularly in the A-League), whether it affects the whole League I seriously doubt.

The ownership model needs restructuring. Once the A-League gets its revised TV deal also, that will assist.

Should Australian clubs be privately owned?

Confirmation below that Gold Coast United is likely to fold. Robbie Fowler to Sydney too in the same article.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/fowler-to-sydney-gold-coast-to-fold-20100408-rv45.html#poll

Should Australian clubs be privately owned?

So you’re saying all credit then to O’Neill and Lowy at the time for selling “an idea” to investors? Great salesmen if that’s the case. I get your point, but what has happened since is that supporters have been left in the lurch because the “Investors” have fallen on tough times and want to sell their sporting interests straight away.

That’s one of the main reasons I wrote this article.

Should Australian clubs be privately owned?

Well written. Midfielder, credit to your article also, was written well.

The Crawford Report: is it still important?

Not exactly related to the topic, but hey MF, you have enough credibility around here to let it pass.

Nice going!

Sydney FC won the title, Melbourne won the true game

Delpy, if you re-read my article, I mention the ‘bandwagon’ crowd element that was evident from Saturday night. Point I was trying to make that it took a while for the non-Victory regulars to get fired up, but once they did, the atmosphere inside the stadium was fantastic. It was a great advertisement for those that don’t attend football matches regularly.

As for the crowd leaving as soon as the penalty shoot-out was over, I totally concur with Craig Foster’s comments about this on SBS on Sunday. It shows a strong culture. No problem with it from this end.

Sydney FC won the title, Melbourne won the true game

Paolo, the important thing to remember is that we’re still trying to build a footballing culture as such.

Whilst it’s great that Sydney won the double, there is still an obligation (of sorts) from all to promote the game to the Australasian masses. The trophy’s are good, but a greater legacy can be achived by promoting the game’s better moments.

Late in normal time on Saturday night was just that, and a moment worth cherising.

That’s what I was trying to emphasise by the article, the ‘promotional’ aspect of the moment.

Sydney FC won the title, Melbourne won the true game

Wow, over 40 responses so far when I logged on here. Really proud of you, keep it up.

Sydney FC won the title, Melbourne won the true game

That’s correct Roo Star, I was referring to the WHOLE crowd, not just the ‘official’ supporter groups.

As a collective on Saturday night, I’ve never heard anything to rival it. Australia vs Uruguay in 2005 was good, but maybe because Etihad is a more compact stadium that ANZ, did the noise and colour reverberate like nothing I’ve seen before.

Was a magical, awe-inspriring place to be at and be a part of.

Sydney FC won the title, Melbourne won the true game

ML I think the comment about Australia being part of the Asian Football Confederation was slanted more towards an Australian spectator’s perspective about the whole situation, but thanks for the comment from your end though. FCM

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