Ange P. resigns. Van Marwijk, Arnold, Popovic [Stajcic,...]
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And some (wild?) speculation Arnold will quit.
M. Lynch asks:
Surely the FFA isn't about to lose another national team coach?
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50u66.html
But...
'News to us' says FFA boss of Arnold's Scottish rumour
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50uba.html
M. Lynch asks:
Surely the FFA isn't about to lose another national team coach?
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50u66.html
But...
'News to us' says FFA boss of Arnold's Scottish rumour
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50uba.html
And now
Arnie rubbishes Hibs link, re-affirms Socceroos commitment
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50uq4.html
When I saw the first word of the headline (not in the Sports section), I thought about the former California governor, not the much more modestly dimensioned Mr. Arnold...
Arnie rubbishes Hibs link, re-affirms Socceroos commitment
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50uq4.html
When I saw the first word of the headline (not in the Sports section), I thought about the former California governor, not the much more modestly dimensioned Mr. Arnold...
FFA finds new ways to shoot itself in the foot
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50x39.html
"There has been speculation that CEO David Gallop might be in the firing line as a result of the fallout from the decision, although a board statement issued just before 6pm on Monday indicated that Nikou, Gallop and their colleagues were going to tough things out and ride through the storm of public disapproval about the lack of reasons given for the dismissal of the Matildas' most successful coach.
...
In so many ways this self-made crisis is a metaphor for the way the FFA has operated for years: lack of clarity, lack of transparency and lack of judgment."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50x39.html
"There has been speculation that CEO David Gallop might be in the firing line as a result of the fallout from the decision, although a board statement issued just before 6pm on Monday indicated that Nikou, Gallop and their colleagues were going to tough things out and ride through the storm of public disapproval about the lack of reasons given for the dismissal of the Matildas' most successful coach.
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In so many ways this self-made crisis is a metaphor for the way the FFA has operated for years: lack of clarity, lack of transparency and lack of judgment."
Five questions that remain unanswered in the case of Alen Stajcic
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50x20.html
" 1. What actually happened? ...
2. Who was responsible for the decision? ...
3. Who was consulted? ...
4. What weighting did the surveys have? ...
5. What role did others play?
Suggestions of interference from senior administrators, board members and former players have been constant since Stajcic was sacked. There have been reports of claims Stajcic and/or other coaches in the Matildas set-up referred to a "lesbian mafia" seeking to undermine their positions. Reports of text messages alluding to as much have circulated while their remains allegations of collusion among people to oust Stajcic."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50x20.html
" 1. What actually happened? ...
2. Who was responsible for the decision? ...
3. Who was consulted? ...
4. What weighting did the surveys have? ...
5. What role did others play?
Suggestions of interference from senior administrators, board members and former players have been constant since Stajcic was sacked. There have been reports of claims Stajcic and/or other coaches in the Matildas set-up referred to a "lesbian mafia" seeking to undermine their positions. Reports of text messages alluding to as much have circulated while their remains allegations of collusion among people to oust Stajcic."
Ante Milicic confirmed as Matildas coach for Women's World Cup
"A former assistant to Ange Postecoglou with the Socceroos...
It is his first coaching role in women's football and only his second as a head coach, having recently lead [sic] the Young Socceroos on their failed attempt to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. ...
Milicic was FFA management's preferred candidate and their recommendation was approved by the governing body's board on Sunday night."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50yjs.html
"A former assistant to Ange Postecoglou with the Socceroos...
It is his first coaching role in women's football and only his second as a head coach, having recently lead [sic] the Young Socceroos on their failed attempt to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. ...
Milicic was FFA management's preferred candidate and their recommendation was approved by the governing body's board on Sunday night."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 50yjs.html
Sport, politics can rarely be separated at international level
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 516t0.html
' ''Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting,'' wrote the author, who also penned the landmark political allegory Animal Farm.
''I do not, of course, suggest that sport is one of the main causes of international rivalry; big-scale sport is itself, I think, merely another effect of the causes that have produced nationalism. Still, you do make things worse by sending forth a team of 11 men, labelled as national champions, to do battle against some rival team, and allowing it to be felt on all sides that which-ever nation is defeated will 'lose face'."
The old Orwellian maxim sprung to my mind earlier in recent days when it was announced that Football Federation Australia had backed incumbent AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa at the upcoming Asian Football Confederation elections next month.'
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 516t0.html
' ''Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting,'' wrote the author, who also penned the landmark political allegory Animal Farm.
''I do not, of course, suggest that sport is one of the main causes of international rivalry; big-scale sport is itself, I think, merely another effect of the causes that have produced nationalism. Still, you do make things worse by sending forth a team of 11 men, labelled as national champions, to do battle against some rival team, and allowing it to be felt on all sides that which-ever nation is defeated will 'lose face'."
The old Orwellian maxim sprung to my mind earlier in recent days when it was announced that Football Federation Australia had backed incumbent AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa at the upcoming Asian Football Confederation elections next month.'
FFA issues formal apology to Stajcic
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 51t3b.html
' "Mr Stajcic’s contract was not terminated by FFA for breach of contract by Mr Stajcic, or because of any misconduct on Mr Stajcic’s part. I accept that I was wrong to imply otherwise." '
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 51t3b.html
' "Mr Stajcic’s contract was not terminated by FFA for breach of contract by Mr Stajcic, or because of any misconduct on Mr Stajcic’s part. I accept that I was wrong to imply otherwise." '
Ghost of Stajcic haunts Matildas as pressure mounts on FFA board
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 51wli.html
"For several months now there has been pressure building on Gallop as the murkiness surrounding Stajcic's dismissal refuses to clear.
The clamour for resignations and dismissals is growing louder as the turmoil surrounding the team, its performance and the way the board refuses to clarify the Stajcic situation continues.
...
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has described Reid's board position as untenable, and there has been unease about her presence in France...
Asked about the "optics" of such a trip, another board member said he realised Reid's appearance in France was a bad look given the controversy around her and the Matildas, but said: "How can we stop someone who is paying for their own trip?" "
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 51wli.html
"For several months now there has been pressure building on Gallop as the murkiness surrounding Stajcic's dismissal refuses to clear.
The clamour for resignations and dismissals is growing louder as the turmoil surrounding the team, its performance and the way the board refuses to clarify the Stajcic situation continues.
...
Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has described Reid's board position as untenable, and there has been unease about her presence in France...
Asked about the "optics" of such a trip, another board member said he realised Reid's appearance in France was a bad look given the controversy around her and the Matildas, but said: "How can we stop someone who is paying for their own trip?" "
Gallop steps down as FFA chief executive as board seeks changes
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 5269i.html
"An independent review into the sacking of Stajcic sacking is due to commence in the coming months but it's understood Gallop's resignation was made without consideration of the impending inquest.
Instead, Gallop walked away from the final year of his reported $1.3 million per annum contract in the wake of the major governance overhaul of the domestic game that will see the A-League competition split from FFA and be independently run. There had also been conversations between Gallop and FFA directors, who made clear their preference for a change in leadership."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 5269i.html
"An independent review into the sacking of Stajcic sacking is due to commence in the coming months but it's understood Gallop's resignation was made without consideration of the impending inquest.
Instead, Gallop walked away from the final year of his reported $1.3 million per annum contract in the wake of the major governance overhaul of the domestic game that will see the A-League competition split from FFA and be independently run. There had also been conversations between Gallop and FFA directors, who made clear their preference for a change in leadership."
The times and turmoil of David Gallop's seven years at FFA
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 526f4.html
"His management style is built upon pragmatism and caution - two traits Australian football has always lacked yet never seeks.
When fans wanted vision, Gallop sought stability. Pundits who called for expansion were met with responses of financial insecurity in the league while those who wanted promotion and relegation were affectionately labelled "dreamers".
...
Of all the issues, none were more damaging than the public handling of the sacking of Alen Stajcic as Matildas' coach...
...
Normally, success has many fathers while failure is an orphan. For David Gallop in football, that's the opposite. He was rarely credited with a win yet remained the punching bag for all that was wrong with the game. There were plenty of times criticism was deserved but there are also reasons why he is the longest-serving chief of Australian football. Of all his quotes, the one perhaps most true is that "football is a simple game with complicated people"."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 526f4.html
"His management style is built upon pragmatism and caution - two traits Australian football has always lacked yet never seeks.
When fans wanted vision, Gallop sought stability. Pundits who called for expansion were met with responses of financial insecurity in the league while those who wanted promotion and relegation were affectionately labelled "dreamers".
...
Of all the issues, none were more damaging than the public handling of the sacking of Alen Stajcic as Matildas' coach...
...
Normally, success has many fathers while failure is an orphan. For David Gallop in football, that's the opposite. He was rarely credited with a win yet remained the punching bag for all that was wrong with the game. There were plenty of times criticism was deserved but there are also reasons why he is the longest-serving chief of Australian football. Of all his quotes, the one perhaps most true is that "football is a simple game with complicated people"."
Independent inquiry to ask if 'personal bias' led to Stajcic sacking
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 52inj.html
"Diane Smith-Gander, an accomplished business executive and former chair of Basketball Australia, will head the panel, which also features Rod McGeoch, the leader of Sydney's successful 2000 Olympics bid, and netball great Liz Ellis."
[Okay, but do any of those three have legal expertise?]
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 52inj.html
"Diane Smith-Gander, an accomplished business executive and former chair of Basketball Australia, will head the panel, which also features Rod McGeoch, the leader of Sydney's successful 2000 Olympics bid, and netball great Liz Ellis."
[Okay, but do any of those three have legal expertise?]
Socceroos, Matildas on course for equal pay as part of new CBA deal
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 537ge.html
Hmm...
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 537ge.html
Hmm...
"Ryall delivered a blistering assessment of Arnold, describing him as a "fantastic coach" with the right intent but that he showed "no care for my wellbeing" at times, said players would privately laugh at him because of his "over the top" aggression in team talks, and suggested that much of the club's success during his reign "falls to chance."
"People don’t talk about it because he's the national team coach and no player wants to ruin their chances of representing their country," he wrote."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 538va.html
"People don’t talk about it because he's the national team coach and no player wants to ruin their chances of representing their country," he wrote."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ ... 538va.html