FFA Introducing Members-Only Restrictions On Active Support?

Is this real life?

Pathetic but you got some good sources Mack!! Well said, but who will listen?!?

Sad to hear our new hierarchy is pushing for this even though our new chairman is apparently listening to us..... I can understand last year it was forced upon us and there wasn't much we could do but this year we are initiating it, yet all other aleague clubs object to them....

They want to grow the game, try and make inroads into other sports yet this only stifles what differentiates our sport to others in this country. I know it's all being said before but frustrating....

So when is the next fan forum again?

The beginning of the end of the aleague.

Well done Knob jockeys

Thanks Lyall.

Is this Lyall's parting gift or the start of Lederer's legacy?

******* furious.

Do you think it's a case of the FFA saying to WSW and MV, "this is happening again in 2014/2015 whether you like it or not", and our clubs saying, well if you are going to do that at our matches, it has to be an across the A-League rule?

I'd hate to think, and be extremely surprised if it was WSW and MV who were requesting that this happen!

Makes no sense as to why Victory and WSW leadership are pushing for this.

In my opinion, Active support is the foundation and what makes both of these clubs successful on and off the pitch.

I say they're getting a lot of pressure from their sponsors to vouch for restrictions.

It makes sense that other clubs disapprove. They know active support is what brings unique atmosphere to the game, as well as drawing more crowds.

This will be the beginning of a chain reaction that the league will not grow. the other clubs will suffer even more.

I feel a collective no show coming on. Once the NT has been extended it would make sense to stay at the Roxy for a match and check out how good the renovations look on TV without people obstructing the view.

Do you think it's a case of the FFA saying to WSW and MV, "this is happening again in 2014/2015 whether you like it or not", and our clubs saying, well if you are going to do that at our matches, it has to be an across the A-League rule?

 

I'd hate to think, and be extremely surprised if it was WSW and MV who were requesting that this happen!

I think this is exactly what has happened but typically taken out of context. WSW & MVC would only request this restriction if the other 8 clubs got away without having to enforce the restriction.

they really have NFI do they, if they work with the fans, it wont be long until football becomes #1 sport in Australia.

This move doesn't seem that bad really. It won't squash support and fans coming to game. Casual supporters can still come to watch games and if the RBB appeals to them then get a membership. If anything, this will encourage active supporters to come to more games. All I'm interested in is implementing a good buy-back scheme, preferably online - that's the real thing limiting growth of our club.

Well no one has bought memberships yet ? How they think they should benefit from more sales of more memberships on the basis it gives members access to an exciting atmosphere when they didnothing tocreate it? They are allowed to charge us to watch the game they are not allowed to tax us further on the atmosphere we created. Its not their asset to do so.

Agree with Pup. Think its MV and WSW dragging everyone down with them given the FFA's plans.

Well its not confirmed our club has actually done so, but like mack and everyone else its extremely disappointing if true.

As a usual side stand supporter seeing the active support struggle would kill the game. It is so completely backward in approach and really exposes the lack of understanding the FFA has.

I really do hope, to shove their (FFA) noses in it, that wanderlands active support starts reaching into the side stands. They couldnt stop it then. What a sweet world that would be!

Edit: after reading replies like pups, i can definitely see that as a possibility and maybe so much blame shouldnt be fired at the club yet.

Well its not confirmed our club has actually done so, but like mack and everyone else its extremely disappointing if true.

As a usual side stand supporter seeing the active support struggle would kill the game. It is so completely backward in approach and really exposes the lack of understanding the FFA has.

I really do hope, to shove their noses in it, that wanderlands active support starts reaching into the side stands. They couldnt stop it then. What a sweet world that would be!

how are families supposed to travel?

I think we should demand anwers before they release memberships.

http://www.ultimatealeague.com/blog/2014/06/breaking-down-the-201415-a-league-fixture/

Mack - you might want to link this

it could be SFC influencing the FFA trying to force these restrictions on WSW & MVC.

SFC has always been shown up by WSW/MVC with active support & crowds etc, yet SFC still claim they are the A-league's biggest club.

SFC getting into bed with FFA to try & screw over WSW/MVC, that has SFC written all over it

#coveconspiracytheory

My source said every club in the league that wasn't WSW & MV objected to these alleged changes.

The club has seen the article, and I hope they will clarify their position soon.

Is this Lyall's parting gift or the start of Lederer's legacy?

******* furious.

Having read more, less furious but confused.

FFA to be in charge of road traffic, I say. Considering how they deal with antisocial behaviour in football, they would be just the kind of people who are needed to tackle road safety. Mind you, the roads might be very empty very quickly, but the statistics for road accidents sure would look stellar.

Should this restriction on active support materialize then I propose FFA being banned for five years. They are bringing the game into disrepute by making up stories about antisocial behaviour in football. I also propose that WSW members then collectively boycott any games of the Socceroos in Sydney.

Is this Lyall's parting gift or the start of Lederer's legacy?

******* furious.

Lyall probably filed it under 'too hard' and left this steaming pile of shite for Lederer to pick up.

Very worrying developments though.

Re-freaking-diculous!

I can confirm that I've heard this for Sydney FC, its a lot different for the cove because our home end is essentially 4k which we all know we might scrap 2k in good games derby its different. this is a worrying thing for us and I've been wondering how they would police such a move ? they'd need to have ushers at every entrance to the cove, then have security on the side of the cove. 

..just curious how this would work at some where like the mariners where there active support is in the middle of every one else - its basically 20 people sitting in a particular spot. Where would active support begin and end and how would that be policed.

my point is, i can see how they could do this at parra like they did this year, but how can you apply it to all teams.

I can confirm that I've heard this for Sydney FC, its a lot different for the cove because our home end is essentially 4k which we all know we might scrap 2k in good games derby its different. this is a worrying thing for us and I've been wondering how they would police such a move ? they'd need to have ushers at every entrance to the cove, then have security on the side of the cove. 

That's a good point, if I recall correctly pretty much the whole bottom level of the stadium is open to walk around?  Well at least it was the few times I went to an SFC game pre-WSW, we would just buy the cheap tickets and walk around to better seats.  I don't know how they'd enforce members only without tarping it off, which would be even more of a disgrace.

FFA..... KILLS THE A-LEAGUE....2015....... THANKS FFA....

FFA to be in charge of road traffic, I say. Considering how they deal with antisocial behaviour in football, they would be just the kind of people who are needed to tackle road safety. Mind you, the roads might be very empty very quickly, but the statistics for road accidents sure would look stellar.

 

Great analogy.

Why on earth is football run by complete idiots!?!?

FIFA...  FFA...

I thought that, once the schedule is released, I'd be making travel arrangements for interstate away trips. Instead I am not doing anything because I don't think that I am going anywhere interstate this season. And now, with these developments about active support restrictions out in the open, it looks like I won't be taking any non-member family or friends with me ever again into the active area.

I have to say that FFA really knows how to take the fun out of the game. If they could actually feel how ****ed they are, they'd be screaming in pain and agony.

so will this apply when we travel to away games like last season? only active members will be allowed in active away bays?

The roxy/woolpack all of a sudden is looking like the next best venue without all the restrictions!

This is gonna kill all the clubs that don't have much of an active members section. Time for clubs to have the whole stadium rocking, time for all of Wanderland to become an active cauldron.

Good work FFA you power the game but your not allowed in unless your a stonecutter member. Punishing other clubs is just stupid, I can see the hicks at Brisbane, adelaide and perth not bother going to games if told you can't sit in a certain section.