TheStig

Which 4 clubs? Apart from the occasional flare our active support has been reasonably well behaved.

And weren't Australia and the clubs due to get a huge cash windfall from their progression in the World Cup? What happened to that? There is an argument to say that the membership based model is the best solution for Australia. look at the AFL clubs which are membership based. It must be something peculiar to our culture. Seems to have worked ok for the Germans too.

Ask yourself this question. If Glover has quietly picked up the flare and put it in the bucket would there have been a riot?

To put things in perspective. Throwing a flare into the crowd is a reckless and dangerous act and should not go unpunished. Both active areas were guilty of bringing in flares and throwing them on the ground. Their should be consequences for whoever was involved. It may be that the active areas may need to become "dry" with members breathested on entry. Alcohol is probably the root cause combined with a bad culture. The pitch invaders should all get bans and the full force of the law applied to those who assaulted the Ref, Glover etc. Melbourne Victory should lose all its points to date as punishment for the actions of its active area in rioting and bringing the game into disrepute. On a less serious note the Victory players should be banned one week for not playing beautiful football like City.

I vote for taking away any and all points earned so far this season

Instant dismissal in my books. Imagine if that hit a child

Did the flare thrown back hit anyone?

Latest rumour- Ronaldo is coming to Melbourne City Realistically we are the only A-league club that could afford him https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/compelling-proposition-aleague-bosses-submit-bid-for-ronaldo-to-join-aussie-club/news-story/20911da2133ae6bbc6bf0944eb9d7bbd

After last night's loss they are gaining them away... https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/732153#comment-12842402 Quite a few games's allocations have sold out but you can still get some good games.

I think Victory must be having financial problems. 2 of their players who played last night couldn't even afford last names!

A system is needed like overseas where members need to indicate by a certain date whether they will be attending. That way unused seats can be sold to patrons who wish to go.

One question this game was a sellout and I couldn't buy a ticket but there were lots of green seats on TV. Why so?

I think we have this in the bag. We are 0-2 playing at home and they have lost their Captain to a red card. What could possibly go wrong? That aside I had to laugh at the earful Nani was giving Brilliante as he went off due to the red card.

On days like today and with crowds now selling out a solid case can be made for having Victory derbies games at Marvel. On days like today and with crowds now selling out a solid case can be made for having Victory derby games at Marvel.

The club should be promoting it. It would definitely attract members. There is one fly in the ointment though. To watch Paramount on your TV you really need a Smart TV or set top box. If I was the club I would also supply, free of charge, an Amazon Fire Stick Lite to full season members. I estimate that the wholesale cost would cost the club probably $20-$30 per stick but it can be used to stream Paramount. Much better than offering another scarf.

The hot rumor is that A league club members will receive a complimentary Paramount Plus subscription with their membership this year. I have seen mention of this already on the Victory and Roar membership sites. I expect we will get the same. The Stig

There was an element of sarcasm and dry humour in my post. Even now I think our supporters would not be happy if Aloisi got a coaching gig at our club.

I would not say no to a return of Mombaerts with Paddy as assistant coach.

Probably time to bump this old thread up the rankings a bit. Im not saying we should but discuss...

Yes. We clearly erred in booting John from our coaching job at Heart/City. Think of all the extra premierships we could have won if we had retained him. 😁

Need to bring Colacovski on

Hi I'm just on my way to the match but have not yet purchased a ticket. Are there any free tickets being handed on this occasion?

Hi everyone There is a lot of talk about losses owners are making on their clubs and low attendances. I never see much discussion about W-league football finances though. I have noted the establishment of the league in recent seasons but it seems to me that there must be a huge amount of cross subsidisation going on between the mens and womens leagues. Where is W- league football at financially? Can it stand on its own two feet and if it is making losses why do the owners still finance it? Wouldn't it make more financial sense to divert those scarce resources to promote the men's game or pay for men's marquees? I know this sounds a bit ruthless but football is a business after all. Stig

Not on my app.

Do you have a link to this offer? Where did you hear about it?