Wednesday, October 24, 2007
It's Football, and Just As You Knew It
So the expected has happened. John Kosmina has taken the reins at Sydney FC. Well, actually, the playing roster would lead one to assume it was Sydney United, the composition of the boardroom is redolent of Sydney City, and the general administration of the club for the last eighteen months suggests an alternate name: Headless Chook FC.
Tony Tannous has outlined the obvious problems inherent in Kosmina's arrival with his typical clarity, so I won't repeat them.
Suffice to say that now more than ever is an important time to re-assess Frank Lowy's blatant conflict of interest, which I have written about previously.
It isn't at all a good look when the man charged with overseeing a culture change in Australian football, away from the cronyism and poor administration of the past, finds himself accused (with some justification) of nepotism, boardroom bullying, and condoning an often pathetically inept administration at the club he has made his personal fiefdom.
Australian football has much to thank Frank Lowy for, but there are limits to gratitude in the face of such manipulation and hypocrisy.
It's time to step down from the chairmanship of the FFA, Mr. Lowy. You risk giving our sport a very bad name once again.
Tony Tannous has outlined the obvious problems inherent in Kosmina's arrival with his typical clarity, so I won't repeat them.
Suffice to say that now more than ever is an important time to re-assess Frank Lowy's blatant conflict of interest, which I have written about previously.
It isn't at all a good look when the man charged with overseeing a culture change in Australian football, away from the cronyism and poor administration of the past, finds himself accused (with some justification) of nepotism, boardroom bullying, and condoning an often pathetically inept administration at the club he has made his personal fiefdom.
Australian football has much to thank Frank Lowy for, but there are limits to gratitude in the face of such manipulation and hypocrisy.
It's time to step down from the chairmanship of the FFA, Mr. Lowy. You risk giving our sport a very bad name once again.
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I was expecting a write up on this subject at any moment. ;o)
My only surprise is that Lowy and Kemeny weren't seen at Eddie Thomson's grave with shovels in hand.
Mikey wrote - "It's time to step down from the chairmanship of the FFA, Mr. Lowy. You risk giving our sport a very bad name once again."
Maybe I'm biased, but I'd much prefer Frank taking the other option. ie Relinquishing the SFC ownership.
My only surprise is that Lowy and Kemeny weren't seen at Eddie Thomson's grave with shovels in hand.
Mikey wrote - "It's time to step down from the chairmanship of the FFA, Mr. Lowy. You risk giving our sport a very bad name once again."
Maybe I'm biased, but I'd much prefer Frank taking the other option. ie Relinquishing the SFC ownership.
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: October 24, 2007 at 8:24 PM
: October 24, 2007 at 8:24 PM
...My only surprise is that Lowy and Kemeny weren't seen at Eddie Thomson's grave with shovels in hand....
A certain other TWG veteran just made exactly the same observation on another forum. ;-)
Incidentally TFO, very keen to meet up when I'm down in Melbourne for the Tards v. Headless Chook FC showdown next month. Drop us an email if you're up for it(sarahandmike@optusnet.com.au).
A certain other TWG veteran just made exactly the same observation on another forum. ;-)
Incidentally TFO, very keen to meet up when I'm down in Melbourne for the Tards v. Headless Chook FC showdown next month. Drop us an email if you're up for it(sarahandmike@optusnet.com.au).
Mike, based on the comments/feedback I've had since the decision appoint Kosmina, very interested in seeing how the crowd situation unfolds.
Is this good for football in Australia? We all were rightly outraged by some ignorant journalist labelling the A-League 'Bad old days NSL' but it looks that Sydney, and suprisingly and disappointinly Mr. Lowy is using 'old soccer' mentality in regards to Sydney FC and it looks like some new fans do not like it and are abandoning the team.
The demise of Sydney would be disaterous for the sport as a whole. I remember when Carlton was going through it's death throwes and people were dancing on its grave.
This is old soccer mentality as well. We need a strong Sydney not a shambles that attracts 10,000 people or even less.
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The demise of Sydney would be disaterous for the sport as a whole. I remember when Carlton was going through it's death throwes and people were dancing on its grave.
This is old soccer mentality as well. We need a strong Sydney not a shambles that attracts 10,000 people or even less.
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