Could FFA Cup Spell the End of Finals Football in the A-League?

When Australian football moved Confederations from Oceania to Asia there was a long debate between those at the top of the FFA and those at the Asian Football Confederation as to which teams from Australia would earn a place in

Postal Damage

In 1991, Crystal Palace chairman Ron Noades made a statement that rocked the football community. Noades was a much respected Chairman of a Football League club, but his comment was downright racist. Noades had said, “The black players at this

Words With No Meaning

It was great to receive the press release from Football West announcing their newly elected Board members. Before looking at these individuals a vote of thanks should be given to Rob MacKay who was forced to step down after serving

Not Alright Jack.

It was interesting to read former Socceroo World Cup goalkeeper and FFA Board Member Jack Reilly’s suggestion that the FFA should close down the State bodies around the country. His comments raised a number of pertinent issues. First of all,

Learning From Others

Ever since the dawn of the A-League there have been calls for Australia’s talented footballers to stay at home rather than head overseas and make a name for themselves. You will find many in favour of such a view, many