HughJass Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Jovan said: I have forever been backing the club and to a lesser degree the League and I get that statements on a forum are basically just hot air. But I'm on the verge of walking away. If the club doesn't respond in the correct way I'm done. I've already emailed them. Can't believe the idiocy. Poor Ryan dealing with the replies as I also emailed them got a response saying club to release a statement during the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Email the club bombard them show our voice matters and means something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityamatic Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Not expecting much but I emailed the club this morning asking if there was going to be announcement made on this and whether or not they supported the decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Im sorry but a statement 'sometime this week' is simply not good enough. Something should have been said yesterday, but obviously the club WAS on board with this. They will now spin it somehow with the backlash coming country-wide. I am pretty much out - this league simply does not deserve to be supported. It is sad, but there is no other conclusion to draw. Constantly shooting themselves in the foot, with fans the stakeholders at the bottom of the list. In fact, it seems they do everything with the aim of peak annoyance. If you turn up this week, you are complicit in this joke of a league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jw1739 Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Jmac - a real gentleman. I'd like to see a few more players catching the same "illness." I've fired off a blistering email back to poor old Ryan just a minute or two ago. The longer a statement is delayed the more complicit the club and CFG look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 I would love to see this list with clubs who vote for and against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 This is all about whose game it is. Does it 'belong' to the owners who invest their money? Does it 'belong' to the FFA, who administers and sanctions it? Does it 'belong' to the players? The fans? It certainly seems like it doesn't belong to the fans, we are treated as consumers, not stakeholders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 APL called for an emergency meeting today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 See what happens....probably end up doubling down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, belaguttman said: This is all about whose game it is. Does it 'belong' to the owners who invest their money? Does it 'belong' to the FFA, who administers and sanctions it? Does it 'belong' to the players? The fans? It certainly seems like it doesn't belong to the fans, we are treated as consumers, not stakeholders Precisely, but it's not an either or, it belongs to all of the above and probably in equal levels, and none can survive without the other. And this decision will demonstrate this. 2 minutes ago, HughJass said: See what happens....probably end up doubling down Yeah, instead of next 3 it will be next 10+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, belaguttman said: This is all about whose game it is. Does it 'belong' to the owners who invest their money? Does it 'belong' to the FFA, who administers and sanctions it? Does it 'belong' to the players? The fans? It certainly seems like it doesn't belong to the fans, we are treated as consumers, not stakeholders It's everyones game. It does not "belong" to anyone in particular. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, jw1739 said: It's everyones game. It does not "belong" to anyone in particular. Yes, exactly. Everyone should be consulted in important decisions like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Part of my follow-up this morning was to ask Ryan, specifically, what part "Mr. Pearce" (the City and CFG member of the APL Board) played in this decision. Because I think individual Board members have to be accountable for their contributions to policy. IMO keep it civil and polite but feel free to say and ask what you personally wish to. That's what I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Part of my follow-up this morning was to ask Ryan, specifically, what part "Mr. Pearce" (the City and CFG member of the APL Board) played in this decision. Because I think individual Board members have to be accountable for their contributions to policy. IMO keep it civil and polite but feel free to say and ask what you personally wish to. That's what I've done. Yeah I asked for Brad Rowse and Simon Pearce to release a joint statement to the fans outlining why you did this or that your vehemently against it in support with the fans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Mr MO said: Exactly, as this wasn’t done just adds to the suspicion that we were in support of this idea. Might be the final nail in coffin for some with this club. Certainly will be for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Phoenix statement https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-statement-to-our-fans I am assuming city will be something similar...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, HughJass said: Phoenix statement https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-statement-to-our-fans I am assuming city will be something similar...... Another gaslighting statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 4 hours ago, HughJass said: Victory fans this morning are demanding answers Latest post from that account says Di Pietro voted no and has now resigned from the APL board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 hours ago, HughJass said: Phoenix statement https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/a-statement-to-our-fans I am assuming city will be something similar...... A "statement" not a message. In other words, "cop this." It just gets worse. Arrogance. Ah yes - those "financial pressures." In December 2021 the A-League secured an injection of $140m by selling a stake to Silver Lake. OK, where did that go? What are the individual salaries and total payments to the employees and directors of APL? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Melbourne Victory releasing a statement apparently ADP has quit the APL board and didn’t vote yes for the GF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Melbourne Victory releasing a statement apparently ADP has quit the APL board and didn’t vote yes for the GF. And rumors of taking APL to court 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 And still tumbleweeds from our club. Hopefully we are not on the wrong side of history 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Can't believe this league and the idiocy of the decisions made. They must sit down in the board room and have a brainstorming session on "how to piss off the fans and destabilise the league" They must be patting themselves on the back everytime with these ridiculous decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Shit, it’s painful when Melbourne Victory is doing the right thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Shit, it’s painful when Melbourne Victory is doing the right thing. Especially when there is tumbleweeds at Melbourne City HQ Edited December 13, 2022 by CityBoyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Shit, it’s painful when Melbourne Victory is doing the right thing. Western united as well but looks like they already took it down *back online Edited December 13, 2022 by HughJass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 minute ago, HughJass said: Western united as well but looks like they already took it down Not looking good for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) I've had erratic internet all day and my VOIP is not working. But I can't find anything about Di Pietro, and that WU statement appears to have been taken down. Nothing that I can see from City. Chaos. iiNet/Vodaphone. Anyone else got the same trouble? Edit: WU statement here: https://wufc.com.au/news/club-statement-13-12-22 Edited December 13, 2022 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 I'm not sure it matters now whether City put out a statement or not. The club has shown by its silence that it doesn't care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_oz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 It is pretty sad that as a Heart foundation member it has taken this utterly stupid decision for me to finally send a Forum post. Like others this may be the last straw. I have also emailed the club and asked for an explanation from the City Group, obviously exempting Ryan from this total lack of respect for the fanbase. Lets hope this stuff gets sorted, and who knows maybe we can finally do away with the Grand Finals all together and become a real football league where the season's best is the Champion!!! Go The Heart!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I'm not sure it matters now whether City put out a statement or not. The club has shown by its silence that it doesn't care. Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, ajax_oz said: It is pretty sad that as a Heart foundation member it has taken this utterly stupid decision for me to finally send a Forum post. Like others this may be the last straw. I have also emailed the club and asked for an explanation from the City Group, obviously exempting Ryan from this total lack of respect for the fanbase. Lets hope this stuff gets sorted, and who knows maybe we can finally do away with the Grand Finals all together and become a real football league where the season's best is the Champion!!! Go The Heart!!! You know it’s serious when somebody with 4 posts in 8 years makes themselves heard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Melbourne City spokesman comments in ESPN article says it all we voted yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 It's pathetic that our local administrators can't get out a communication to members within 48 hours of this fiasco coming to light. Just shows how they are puppets of Manchester and Abu Dhabi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, CityBoyz said: Melbourne City spokesman comments in ESPN article says it all we voted yes Just a little less fans to work with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJass Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 Victory statement and Di Pietros resignation from APL doesn't say he voted no..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) Well, at least he's got the courage to realise the mistake and the balls to resign. Now let's see what our lot do. Edited December 13, 2022 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityBoyz Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Well, at least he's got the courage to realise the mistake and the balls to resign. Now let's see what our lot do. We’ve shown our hand with the statement released to ESPN they don’t care 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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