B.dub Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Would people seriously be happy making finals at the expense of another team on a technicality? It would be a hallow victory and I sure as hell wouldn't be celebrating. I didn't care that Carlton made it at the expense of Essendon. But anyway, doesn't seem that anything serious has even happened to Brisbane so we could forget about it. Made it even better that we beat 5th placed Richmond and destroyed their fans' hopes and dreams ahaha ...and ended up going further into the finals than Collingwood. Apart from the Blues winning the GF was about as good as it gets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks like Brisbane have their own financial troubles. The Bakrie group have made their money in coal and for those that don't know, the coal market has collapsed. So the Bakrie mob wouldn't have a lot of spare cash to throw around. FWIW Roar have "gone bust" twice before already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks like Brisbane have their own financial troubles. The Bakrie group have made their money in coal and for those that don't know, the coal market has collapsed. So the Bakrie mob wouldn't have a lot of spare cash to throw around. FWIW Roar have "gone bust" twice before already. literally thought they were a bakery firm until now, oh boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 And to think people were talking about putting more clubs in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 They haven't 'gone bust', their owners want to sell as they've taken a hit financially. There shouldn't be a shortage of people interested in owning a Brisbane team, unless the FFA's constant bullshit puts them all off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Didn't mean to imply they've gone bust. Is worth noting that the press are reporting a +2 million dollar loss though. Meant to imply it seems bloody tough to break even if you own Roar & also meant to suggest that the Bakries seem to want out. I have no idea how tight money is in the Bakrie group, but even in the best case it'd wouldn't be plentiful. Edited May 20, 2015 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Didn't mean to imply they've gone bust. Is worth noting that the press are reporting a +2 million dollar loss though. Meant to imply it seems bloody tough to break even if you own Roar & also meant to suggest that the Bakries seem to want out. I have no idea how tight money is in the Bakrie group, but even in the best case it'd wouldn't be plentiful. They are 10bn in debt lawl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 And to think people were talking about putting more clubs in lol And promotion/relegation and scrapping the salary cap :droy: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Chairman gone now. So the 3 main faces to the world at Roar have all "resigned", so the Bakries appear to be starting from scratch off field. (How the fitness guy became the technical director is a bit beyond me I must say, but hey not my money) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka1 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 About to announce Aloisi as coach too... #brisbanemeow #foldclub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Get your Roar memorabilia whilst you still can, not going to be around for much longer. Whilst its kind of funny because its not us, its simply not fair to the fans. Hopefully after Aloisi takes them down, the FFA will step in like they have with Newcastle (and like they did when Roar went broke last time) and get the club back on its feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 A shame for the A-League, with the standard of play seemingly increasing each season Brisbane decide to drop this shit on their fans. Guessing Scouse Roar wont be trolling this forum for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I don't know guys. He would have watched a lot of games on TV since being our coach. Surely that would mean he is ready 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I don't know guys. He would have watched a lot of games on TV since being our coach. Surely that would mean he is ready Problem is he's been watching our games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Cor Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 JA seems to be the coach of choice for clubs that want to cut costs and be media relevant, Bakrie’s priming for a sale of licence perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 JA seems to be the coach of choice for clubs that want to cut costs and be media relevant, Bakrie’s priming for a sale of licence perhaps? Can't see how he is overly media relevant - the bloke went 17 fucking games without a win. the sale side is quite possible I just don't get how JA helps. Surely even a bloke like Gary van Egmond would be better. At least he won something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 2-0 up. Aloisi can coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jun Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 2-0 up. Aloisi can coach Nah he still he can't, this was Frans Thijssen's last game in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 What game are you guys talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD. Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Beat Villarreal 3-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Even the Brisbane fans on FB conceded that Villarreal weren't interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Craig Moore has joined the Roar staff as "football operations manager"Not sure why though, looks like no one there is getting paid.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/moore-returns-roar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Craig Moore has joined the Roar staff as "football operations manager"Not sure why though, looks like no one there is getting paid.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/moore-returns-roarThe situation there looks to be even worse than at Newcastle.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/roars-financial-worries-worsen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Craig Moore has joined the Roar staff as "football operations manager"Not sure why though, looks like no one there is getting paid.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/moore-returns-roarThe situation there looks to be even worse than at Newcastle.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/roars-financial-worries-worsenWith all the success they have had to fuck me, just shows success doesn't buy financial security 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 JA is used to coaching on a shoe string budget. They'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Aloisi making his mark already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 JA is used to coaching on a shoe string budget. They'll be fine.Pretty sure he never did any of that at his time here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Well it will put the second team in brisbane on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Craig Moore has joined the Roar staff as "football operations manager"Not sure why though, looks like no one there is getting paid.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/moore-returns-roarThe situation there looks to be even worse than at Newcastle.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/roars-financial-worries-worsenWith all the success they have had to fuck me, just shows success doesn't buy financial securityShows that the most important thing is to build a club from the bottom up, and IMO that's what CFG are doing for us and why it's so important for us to have the stability that none of the other clubs enjoy.Success on the field is ephemeral - it leaves as quickly as it arrives - but stability at the bottom will carry you through the lean times.IIRC Heart/City remains the only A-League club that has had no financial/ownership participation from FFA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Craig Moore has joined the Roar staff as "football operations manager"Not sure why though, looks like no one there is getting paid.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/moore-returns-roarThe situation there looks to be even worse than at Newcastle.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/roars-financial-worries-worsenWith all the success they have had to fuck me, just shows success doesn't buy financial securityShows that the most important thing is to build a club from the bottom up, and IMO that's what CFG are doing for us and why it's so important for us to have the stability that none of the other clubs enjoy.Success on the field is ephemeral - it leaves as quickly as it arrives - but stability at the bottom will carry you through the lean times.IIRC Heart/City remains the only A-League club that has had no financial/ownership participation from FFA.And our womens team are fully funded. It would be great to make one of the fields at latrobe a home ground for the NPL and womens sides with a small stand for seating. Once we have than then it makes it easier to also have junior teams later on down the track. Edited June 24, 2015 by Dylan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 The crisis deepens at Brisbane. Now forfeiting NPL games to save a buck.http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/06/25/crisis-torn-roar-facing-community-wrath-after-npl-snubHas to be just a matter of time before the FFA are forced to step in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 To establish training base at Griffith University?http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/football/a-league-brisbane-roar-set-to-establish-training-base-at-griffith-university/story-fnii0fc3-1227420717911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Players still haven't been paid. The coffee club's sponsorship has ended too. Pretty much a train wreck right now, meanwhile they have a game against Liverpool around the corner (assuming the players don't strike). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I would really like to go just one year where an A-League club doesnt come to the brink of extinction. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 When you look at the difficulties at Newcastle and Brisbane, and also at Central Coast where the owner would like to move the club away from its "home" in Gosford, surely you have to question the model that's currently in use for the A-League. Is the reality that in the long term the only clubs that will survive without repeated FFA intervention are those in Melbourne and Sydney? Meaning we would have to go into some sort of SE Asia competition at the top level and have our domestic competition as a second level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Brisbane Roar should be a viable club, good success, solid support base and good corporate support. Just a shame their own government bends them over and goes in dry with the stadium deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) There are many issues with the A-League model.1. The Fox contract requiring first class stadiums. Roar should not be playing at Suncorp. Lets be frank here we shouldn't be playing out of AAMI when we can barely get 7k attend for 90% of our games.2. The on field product is IMO poor. The players are poor. The refs are poor. The matches are stop-star affairs with numerous straight red tackles going un-punished- this is a particular bug-bear of mine and worse still I'm noticing that the fans are now conditioned to accept that as normal. People come to watch quality. ADP was good for the whole league-SFC had bigger attendances with him when they played poorly compared to what they got finishing second.The four pillars of the league will be MV, MC, SFC and WSW. Like it is everywhere else we can't have an even league if we want to grow. These clubs need to lead the way with quality marquees, I'm talking $2 mill per season players here.As it stands, the FFA will be in for a rude shock if it is depending on the next TV deal to balance the books and grow the game. Edited July 3, 2015 by Kiro Kompiro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I would really like to go just one year where an A-League club doesnt come to the brink of extinction. Apparently the previous owners have said they will step back in if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Apparently the previous owners have said they will step back in if required. Thats good news. With Newcastle being taken over by the FFA, I'm not sure how things would go if Brisbane had to be as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Players finally got paid last week. Three weeks late. No doubt everyone will be wondering what will happen in July.only a player desperate for a chance or a naive idiot would join them at the moment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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