A-League thread

[tigs2011]

Khalfallah laughing is a pee-er.

What a stuffing atmosphere too. Incredible day. 

[Zlatan]

Khalfallah laughing is a peeer.

What a stuffing atmosphere too. Incredible day. 

Berisha talking too

[mightytiges]

I can't believe the Brisbane Roar hired Aloisi as their new coach. His coaching stint at Heart was a flop.

[dwaino]

Don't really think Roar were in a position to pick and choose 

[tony_montana]

lmaooooooooo, that is just mindblowing - look I have no personal animosity towards JA, he's a likeable fellow, but eff me he had no idea as coach - maybe a season as an assistant at victory has helped?

still reckon, he needs a good lengthy apprenticeship before he's ready.

Mark Rudan will go ok though if he gets the gig at the jets - he knows his stuff

[dwaino]

He wasn't even an assistant at victory which makes it even funnier. He was only there for 3 months in a development role for the juniors 

[tigs2011]

Was it even 3 months?

Reckon he learnt a lot from his cushy chair in the studio to be fair. 

[one-eyed]

Manchester United reportedly considering takeover of Melbourne Victory

  Jake Bourke
     3AW
    June 4, 2015 - 6:55PM


The A-League's biggest club could be about to get even more powerful.

European giant Manchester United is reportedly considering a takeover of Melbourne Victory in a setup similar to that of crosstown rival Manchester City and Melbourne City.

The Red Devils are the most successful club in the history of the English Premier League and some of the sport's biggest names, including David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, have called Old Trafford home over the years.

"Having witnessed the success of Manchester City's purchase of Melbourne (Heart), they (United) are seriously considering following in the footsteps of their noisy neighbours, as they're called, and buying the Victory," 3AW's Sam McClure said on Sports Today.

"While the Victory are open to a proposal, there is a view a sale may be more suited to Liverpool given an already existing relationship.

"There are rumblings out of Manchester, over the last couple of days, that they've seen what City has done with Melbourne Heart and would like to put their hat in the ring for something similar.

"All I'm saying, is that in five years' time the Melbourne derby could be City v United."

Melbourne City, previously known as Melbourne Heart, was acquired by the 'City Football Group' for $12 million in January last year.

It led to both major financial and profile boosts for the A-League club, also helping them land Spanish great David Villa for a handful of games at the start of last season.

Victory recently won its third A-League title and has the largest supporter base of any club in the competition.

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/manchester-united-reportedly-considering-takeover-of-melbourne-victory-20150604-ghh1ng

[dwaino]

Won't change my support, but please don't. But if they insist then please leave the uniform and name intact.

In better news, Victory signed Vukovic 

[dwaino]

Milligan off to Baniyas in the Arab league. Dead set rock in CDM, hope we get a decent replacement.

[one-eyed]

Josh Kennedy has retired from all forms of Soccer.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/josh-kennedy-retirement-melbourne-city-and-former-socceroo-striker-josh-kennedy-announces-retirement/story-e6frf4gl-1227416603826

[one-eyed]

A-league fixture for 2015-16 has been released.

Both Melbourne clubs start the season away. Victory starting their title defence at Adelaide Oval (Oct. 9), while City/Heart play Sydney FC at Allianz (Oct. 10).

http://www.a-league.com.au/results

FEATURES OF THE 2015-16 A-LEAGUE DRAW:

* 11th season, 30 weeks

* First round: October 8 - Western Sydney v Brisbane, Pirtek Stadium; October 9 - Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Oval; October 10 - Central Coast v Perth, Central Coast Stadium; Sydney FC v Melbourne City, Allianz Stadium; October 11 - Wellington v Newcastle, Westpac Stadium

* First finals round: April 15-17

* Grand final: May 1

* Thursday night soccer: rounds 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13

* New Sunday 7pm (AEST/AEDT) kickoff time for 5 matches

* Summer of soccer: 20 matches in 23 days (December 18-January 10), including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

* Grand final re-match: round 6 (November 14), Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory, Allianz Stadium

* Sydney derbies: rounds 3 (October 24), 15 (January 16) and 20 (February 20)

* Melbourne derbies - rounds 2 (October 17), 11 (December 19) and 19 (February 13)

* Asian Champions League match days considered for participating clubs - 3 round-27 matches will be confirmed after the ACL draw is conducted in December

* No clubs will travel back to back between Wellington and Perth

Alternate venues:

* Adelaide United will host Melbourne Victory at Adelaide Oval (round 1)

* Sydney FC will host first A-League game at ANZ Stadium against Newcastle (round 14)

* Brisbane will host the competition's first match at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns (round 10)

* Central Coast will play a home game against the Victory at Simonds Stadium in Geelong (round 14)

* Wellington will host the Victory in Auckland (round 9), and then Central Coast in Christchurch (round 17)

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/aleague-draw-201516-brisbane-roar-western-sydney-wanderers-to-kick-off-season-20150629-gi0b1v.html

[dwaino]

Novillo re-signs with Heart. Great for the competition to retain players like him and FBK 

[one-eyed]

South Melbourne Hellas and Heidelberg Utd are in the FFA Cup round of 32.

Victory and City/Heart are away to state league teams.

Dates/times to be announced on Friday.


Westfield FFA Cup 2015 - Round of 32 Fixtures

Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Croydon Kings v Lions FC
Hume City v Brisbane Strikers
Blacktown City v Metrostars SC
Rockdale City Suns v Perth SC
Oakleigh Cannons v FNQ FC Heat
Palm Beach SC v South Melbourne
Sydney United 58 v South Hobart
Gungahlin United v Sydney Olympic
Broadmeadow Magic v Heidelberg United
Darwin Olympic v Adelaide United
Sorrento FC v Sydney FC
Balmain Tigers v Melbourne Victory
Edgeworth FC v Melbourne City

http://www.theffacup.com.au/article/westfield-ffa-cup-round-of-32-draw-revealed/1pp9mmip8cpcp13r8nq4zduwnv

[No More]

South Melbourne Hellas and Heidelberg Utd are in the FFA Cup round of 32.

Victory and City/Heart are away to state league teams.

Dates/times to be announced on Friday.


Westfield FFA Cup 2015 - Round of 32 Fixtures

Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Croydon Kings v Lions FC
Hume City v Brisbane Strikers
Blacktown City v Metrostars SC
Rockdale City Suns v Perth SC
Oakleigh Cannons v FNQ FC Heat
Palm Beach SC v South Melbourne
Sydney United 58 v South Hobart
Gungahlin United v Sydney Olympic
Broadmeadow Magic v Heidelberg United
Darwin Olympic v Adelaide United
Sorrento FC v Sydney FC
Balmain Tigers v Melbourne Victory
Edgeworth FC v Melbourne City

http://www.theffacup.com.au/article/westfield-ffa-cup-round-of-32-draw-revealed/1pp9mmip8cpcp13r8nq4zduwnv

I wish to lodge an official protest over OE's post. The name of my club is South Melbourne Football Club Limited. Hellas was taken out of the name about 20 years ago. We will probably make it to the last 16 but that's about it IMHO. We don't have the defensive players to go further. South was hoping to get Victory so they could get the gate. 15,000 at Lakeside would have seen South get a nice pay day... hopefully they meet in the round of 16.