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Gold Coast UnitedGold Coast United, along with the now defunct North Queensland Fury, were granted permission to enter the A-League in the 2009-10 season. Supported by a wealthy owner in Clive Palmer, the club was a success on the field, making the finals in consecutive years. However, concerns were quickly raised over the future of the club following poor crowd attendances, and a major exodus of Gold Coast’s player group. Reports that Palmer would withdraw his financial support before the 2011-12 season ultimately came true and the club folded soon after.

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