http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/-t1.htm All talk about Australia's national football competition , the Hyundai A-League. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:22:47 GMT 10 http://i88.servimg.com/u/f88/13/78/67/45/header10.png http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/-t1.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/half-season-report-t666.htm Toby We have just completed the half-way point to the season. Below is the results table, what do you guys think of the season to date? quality wise? spectator wise? results wise? Team Points 1- Sydney FC 25 2- Melbourne Victory 24 3- Gold Coast United 23 4- Central Coast 20 5- Perth Glory 18 6- Wellington Phoenix 17 7- Brisbane Roar 16 8- Adelaide United 16 9- Newcastle Jets 16 10- North Queensland 15 A-League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:41:38 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/half-season-report-t666.htm#7815 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/half-season-report-t666.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-sign-assistant-coaches-t686.htm Toby Melbourne Heart have boosted their inaugural A-League campaign by signing ex-Socceroo Ante Milicic and former Denmark and Manchester United star Jesper Olsen as assistant coaches. "I am excited to be working alongside Ante and Jesper," Van't Schip said. "They bring qualities to the table which are important to build a successful football club, and will help us into the future. "Ante's knowledge of youth football, development and the A-League will prove important, ... A-League Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:22:47 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-sign-assistant-coaches-t686.htm#7965 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-sign-assistant-coaches-t686.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/rivalry-names-t606.htm Sebastian Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory: give the A-League's big rivalry a name The world's great football clashes all have names: El Clasico, Old Firm Derby, Derby della Madonnina, Superclasico, the Black Country Derby. So it makes sense that the A-League's most burgeoning rivalry, that between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, should have a moniker of its own. The brainiacs at Fox Sports have come up with four options. Each would stand the test of time and come to be a household name, but ... A-League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:40:23 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/rivalry-names-t606.htm#7178 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/rivalry-names-t606.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-good-laugh-for-those-scorching-spring-days-t664.htm Proud2BeCanberran ]]> A-League Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:54:33 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-good-laugh-for-those-scorching-spring-days-t664.htm#7801 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-good-laugh-for-those-scorching-spring-days-t664.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/boogard-joins-reds-t658.htm Toby Adelaide United have announced the signing of Central Coast Mariners defender Nigel Boogaard for the next two A-League seasons. In the last season of his deal with the Mariners, 23-year-old Boogaard has wasted no time securing his future after five years in Gosford. “I’ve always respected the way Adelaide United both play football on the field and have done things off the field. The chance to move to Adelaide and join the club is something I’m really looking forward to,” Boogaard ... A-League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:05 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/boogard-joins-reds-t658.htm#7747 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/boogard-joins-reds-t658.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-league-results-t339.htm JohnLovesCanberraUnited Discuss A-League results on this thread throughout the season. A-League Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:29:12 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-league-results-t339.htm#3926 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-league-results-t339.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/crowd-watch-2009-10-t317.htm Schimch@capital hill
i am predicting the best crowd averages ever this season around 16K overall.]]> A-League Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:31:49 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/crowd-watch-2009-10-t317.htm#3710 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/crowd-watch-2009-10-t317.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/my-view-on-the-crowd-crisis-t639.htm Proud2BeCanberran There are only a few clubs who are really letting the league down regarding crowd numbers and those are: Gold Coast United, Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets. Gold Coast United- They have no plans to get bigger crowds down the track. All this club cares about is having money, money, money, money, money. They do not go out and engage with community, something that all clubs in the A-League do, do nothing to encourage people to come to the games. They capped the crowds to 5,000 to save having ... A-League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:32:41 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/my-view-on-the-crowd-crisis-t639.htm#7588 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/my-view-on-the-crowd-crisis-t639.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-positive-a-league-article-t649.htm MattK MICHAEL COCKERILL November 3, 2009 - 11:00PM The A-League owners are getting twitchy, and why wouldn't they be? It's been five years now, and still no light at the end of the tunnel. There's talk of a new television deal, but that's all it is at the moment. Talk. Right now, it's batten down the hatches and ride out the storm. Some might cut and run, but that's where Football Federation Australia steps in. The governing body is topping up the bank balance at four of the 10 clubs to ... A-League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:14:24 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-positive-a-league-article-t649.htm#7687 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/a-positive-a-league-article-t649.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sydney-rovers-official-t572.htm Proud2BeCanberran Sydney Rovers - Official... EXCLUSIVE: Football Federation Australia have let slip the name and identity of the new Western Sydney club to join the A-League in 2011. Internet and trademark documents have revealed the new club will be known as Sydney Rovers FC, and will likely feature a red, black and white colour scheme. The sport's ruling body in Australia registered the domain name www.sydneyroversfc.com.au and filed a trademark application for the club crest and badge. The ... A-League Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:33:26 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sydney-rovers-official-t572.htm#6634 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sydney-rovers-official-t572.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/confirmed-gold-coast-to-limit-crowds-to-5000-t620.htm Proud2BeCanberran Gold Coast look to crowd cap Gold Coast United are at loggerheads with Football Federation Australia after informing the peak body they will cap Skilled Park crowds to 5000 – a move which could place their A-League license in jeopardy. The plan, which will save the club $100,000 per match in ground rental charges, is slated to begin on October 31 when billionaire Clive Palmer’s table-toppers face Robbie Fowler’s North Queensland Fury. But it has been met with a frosty ... A-League Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:25:05 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/confirmed-gold-coast-to-limit-crowds-to-5000-t620.htm#7380 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/confirmed-gold-coast-to-limit-crowds-to-5000-t620.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/dwight-yorke-to-return-t615.htm JohnLovesCanberraUnited Dwight Yorke set for Sydney return A favoured Sydney FC son will be welcomed back to the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, with former marquee man, Dwight Yorke set to make his long-awaited return to the SFS for the first time since he departed Sydney and the Hyundai A-League at the start of the 2006/07 season. “It’s always great to have Yorkey back in town, he obviously brings a lot of excitement to the city,” said Sydney FC Captain and former team-mate Steve Corica. Yorke ... A-League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:25:44 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/dwight-yorke-to-return-t615.htm#7330 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/dwight-yorke-to-return-t615.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/farina-shown-the-door-t603.htm TheBigMan Farina Shown The Door Brisbane Roar has terminated the contract of coach Frank Farina. The Roar held a media conference in Brisbane this afternoon to announce the sacking of Farina, who had been serving an indefinite suspension after he was charged with drink-driving last Saturday. It is the second time Farina has been charged with the offence in the last two-and-a-half years. Farina, a former Australia international and Socceroos head coach, joined the Roar in November 2006 ... A-League Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:01:03 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/farina-shown-the-door-t603.htm#7135 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/farina-shown-the-door-t603.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/postecoglou-roars-t607.htm Toby Former Young Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has been confirmed as Frank Farina's successor as boss of Brisbane Roar. The embattled A-League club have signed Postecoglou to a two-and-a-half year deal after dumping Farina this week following a second drink-driving offence. Postecoglou addressed the Roar's playing staff before training at Ballymore on Friday morning, which was to be followed by his formal announcement as coach. Coaching duties for Saturday evening's match at home ... A-League Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:45:38 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/postecoglou-roars-t607.htm#7199 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/postecoglou-roars-t607.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/who-will-be-the-first-coach-to-get-the-boot-t19.htm Admin_Capital Punishment
i'm putting my money on Ricky herbert after wellington lose their eighth straight.]]> A-League Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:45:20 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/who-will-be-the-first-coach-to-get-the-boot-t19.htm#108 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/who-will-be-the-first-coach-to-get-the-boot-t19.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/what-does-everyone-think-the-newest-coming-a-league-teams-should-be-called-t553.htm thom_canberra
What should they be called?

I like Western Wanderers, or Western Sydney Wanderers

and Melbourne City



What does everyone else think?]]> A-League Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:07:34 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/what-does-everyone-think-the-newest-coming-a-league-teams-should-be-called-t553.htm#6517 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/what-does-everyone-think-the-newest-coming-a-league-teams-should-be-called-t553.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/brisbane-shake-up-t601.htm MattK This weekend has seen some possible big changes in the North: EXCLUSIVE: Ray Gatt | October 12, 2009 Article from: The Australian FRANK Farina will announce his resignation as coach of A-League club Brisbane Roar this afternoon. The former Socceroo and national team coach fell on his sword after he was charged after recording a blood-alcohol concentration of .12 when pulled over by police in Brisbane's inner west at about 7am on Saturday. It was Farina's second drink drive ... A-League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:44:07 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/brisbane-shake-up-t601.htm#7053 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/brisbane-shake-up-t601.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-het-their-man-t598.htm Toby A-League club Melbourne Heart sign Dutchman John van't Schip as coach October 12, 2009 Dutchman John van't Schip has been appointed as the inaugural coach of A-League club-in-waiting Melbourne Heart, the franchise announced on Monday morning. The Ajax Amsterdam assistant coach has agreed to a two-year deal with the Heart, who enter the A-League next season. The 45-year-old van't Schip played 41 internationals for the Netherlands from 1986-95. The winger's impressive playing ... A-League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:06:36 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-het-their-man-t598.htm#7012 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/heart-het-their-man-t598.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sporting-melbourne-fc-t586.htm Proud2BeCanberran MELBOURNE Heart is close to choosing a name for its A-League debut next season. But officials, having used Heart as a working title for the franchise, want Melburnians to have a say in the club's name and have asked the public to offer suggestions online via the Herald Sun website. More than 500 suggestions were made yesterday, including Sporting Melbourne FC. "We're open to all suggestions, but we're looking for something that will give us a point of difference in the ... A-League Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:48:39 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sporting-melbourne-fc-t586.htm#6809 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/sporting-melbourne-fc-t586.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/gold-coast-want-kanu-t544.htm Toby Gold Coast United are out to underline their glamour status by persuading former Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu to join them for a nine-game guest player stint. Top 10 potential A-League marquees Coach Miron Bleiberg initially targeted the 33-year-old Portsmouth striker when he co-fronted up the unsuccessful Gold Coast Galaxy consortium 18 months ago – and now he has reignited his interest in the lanky, languid – and sometimes lethal - Nigerian international, whose wizardly and audacious ... A-League Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:05:09 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/gold-coast-want-kanu-t544.htm#6468 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/gold-coast-want-kanu-t544.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/victory-get-out-of-town-t569.htm Proud2BeCanberran Victory Tell Heart: Get Out Of Town MELBOURNE Victory chairman Geoff Lord has launched a pre-emptive strike on the new Melbourne Heart franchise, suggesting the new club should focus its energy on the outer Eastern suburbs. To see today's U-NITE launch... On a day where the club was promoting unity through its U-NITE clash with Sydney FC, which is meant to celebrate cultural diversity, Lord did everything except build a wall down the middle of Warrigal Road when suggesting the ... A-League Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:58:26 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/victory-get-out-of-town-t569.htm#6625 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/victory-get-out-of-town-t569.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/alleluia-t581.htm Proud2BeCanberran
http://wsfc.freeforums.org/index.php]]> A-League Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:26:18 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/alleluia-t581.htm#6724 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/alleluia-t581.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/melbourne-heart-franchise-to-make-a-league-an-11-team-competition-t552.htm thom_canberra
This will take the no. of teams competing to 11 and create an uneven number requiring a bye.

Also there won't be any extra games being played every round, just a new bye...

TBH I don't think this is ideal but I hope Canberra can get in the next season along with WS...]]> A-League Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:04:13 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/melbourne-heart-franchise-to-make-a-league-an-11-team-competition-t552.htm#6516 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/melbourne-heart-franchise-to-make-a-league-an-11-team-competition-t552.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/ais-national-youth-league-t541.htm thom_canberra
Canberra should get behind this team like the W-League team untill we get our own.

Like the jersey,

]]> A-League Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:56:28 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/ais-national-youth-league-t541.htm#6447 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/ais-national-youth-league-t541.htm http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/concerned-supporter-t532.htm RealCanberra23 Seriously, I have never been more concerned about the league as I am now. The crowds of more than half of the league and some of the financial difficulties has got me wondering if the A-League is going to reach its full potential. Team going Well Crowd wise Melbourne Victory Sydney FC Adelaide United Perth Glory Teams at an Average standard Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix North Queensland Fury Team letting the league down Newcastle Jets Brisbane ... A-League Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:02:29 GMT http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/concerned-supporter-t532.htm#6408 http://capitalpunishment.forumotion.net/a-league-f4/concerned-supporter-t532.htm