FairPlay Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 WHAT A JOKE!!! Most ridiculous thing I have heard in a long time. Option 1: Present in Newcastle in front of a travelling army of WSW fans which have some to see the team lift the plate should we draw or better. The euphoria of watching the team do it THAT DAY and then taking the plate would be the icing on the cake. It would be a great moment and bring closure to the regular season... Giving us 2 weeks to concentrate on the semi-final. Option 2: Roll out the captain and coach prior to the home semi-final, 2 weeks after winning the thing. This is not only a distraction, but will be a crap feeling as it’s the last thing the captain and coach want to do prior to such a big match + where will the other players be???… In the sheds waiting to come out??? In line with some other FFA decisions over the years… Laughable & NFI.!!! http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/premiers-plate-to-be-presented-at-home-venue/63946 Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed the presentation of the Hyundai A-League 2012/13 season Premiers Plate will be made at the winning club’s home venue. Heading into the final round of the regular season this weekend, two clubs - the Western Sydney Wanderers (54 points) and the Central Coast Mariners (51 points) - remain in the hunt for 1st place and the Premiers Plate. Head of the Hyundai A-League Damien de Bohun said the decision was taken to allow as many home fans as possible to share the moment of triumph. “Winning silverware is a proud moment for any football club and we think it’s right that the fans are part of the occasion as much as the winning players and coaches,†de Bohun said. “We have discussed the matter with all clubs involved and have made arrangements to present the Premiers Plate at home venues.†The decision means the Western Sydney Wanderers, if they were to finish in top spot, would receive the Premiers Plate in Week Two of the Hyundai A-League Finals Series (12 or 14 April in Sydney). If the Central Coast Mariners were to finish first, the club would receive the Premiers Plate this Saturday night at Bluetongue Stadium following the match against Melbourne Heart. Link to comment
Tranquilo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 yer couldnt believe it at least if it was to be done at home, don't present it at the same day/time we are playing a semi final Link to comment
Goredeaux Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 "If the Central Coast Mariners were to finish first, the club would receive the Premiers Plate this Saturday night at Bluetongue Stadium following the match against Melbourne Heart." Meaning the Premiers plate will be at Bluetongue stadium this week and we cannot be buggered driving up the F3. Link to comment
FairPlay Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 yer couldnt believe it at least if it was to be done at home, don't present it at the same day/time we are playing a semi final No point in that either mate. Consider how many ppl we will have in Newy for the match??? I think more than they would get if they decided to present it when there is no match on imo. If we get the draw minimum, the euphoria in the stands will be off tap @ Newy... Would be a great moment. Instead IF we win it, they will give it to captain and coach 10mins prior to kick-off on the half-way line in the 1st semi. That is a game which we "may" lose and not get through... Yeah, great feeling. Sometimes I wonder if the people making these decisions have ANY IDEA!!! Me thinks this is their way of hurting WsW fans for the stupidity of a few... Only problem is, they are hurting their own brand by killing great moments like the players running over to the fans tomorrow with the hub-cap in hand! NFI!!! Link to comment
KGee Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Silly. I'm sure they can present replicas and give the real thing later just so the occasion can happen for the lucky team on the day itself. Link to comment
FairPlay Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 "If the Central Coast Mariners were to finish first, the club would receive the Premiers Plate this Saturday night at Bluetongue Stadium following the match against Melbourne Heart." Meaning the Premiers plate will be at Bluetongue stadium this week and we cannot be buggered driving up the F3. Meaning they are a bunch of fukers that are spitting in the face of all the WsW fans!!! WE WANT THE HUB-CAP ON FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
FairPlay Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Silly. I'm sure they can present replicas and give the real thing later just so the occasion can happen for the lucky team on the day itself. Its easy mate, take it to Newy on Fri... If we get the point, we get the plate. If not, pop it in the RBB bus and we will drop it off @ CCM on the way back to WS and should the CCM wrap it up on Sat, give it to them then and there... If they dont, then give it to us @ the 1st semi. This is an unbelievable decision imo. Link to comment
weeMan Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 If we win on Friday, presentation should be done there and then, while the team and supporters are on a high. Another blunder by the FFA. Link to comment
KGee Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Silly. I'm sure they can present replicas and give the real thing later just so the occasion can happen for the lucky team on the day itself. Its easy mate, take it to Newy on Fri... If we get the point, we get the plate. If not, pop it in the RBB bus and we will drop it off @ CCM on the way back to WS and should the CCM wrap it up on Sat, give it to them then and there... If they dont, then give it to us @ the 1st semi. This is an unbelievable decision imo. Buh silly me. Not playing on the same day as CCM. Indeed. Very simple. Link to comment
stewballs Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just a small point. I am not able to attend Newy game due to a family commitment. So I will show my hand early so as to try and remove bias, But we will have many fans on trains and if you look ( as my son has and is going via train) the window post game to get train back is pretty tight and no train after that. So if we get a point and are presented with the plate the celebrations fo some or many will be rather short. So despite it not being ideal I think teh FFA have it right for the gerater good and mass supporters. Just my opinion. Link to comment
Gavo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I support this decision... I don't want any flogs to miss out on the presentation... Link to comment
Goredeaux Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Lol, how good will the pictures in paper be when the headlines come out 'Wanderers win title in debut season'... no plate. Link to comment
wswnick Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ugh... There should at least be some sort of celebration/ceremony even if we don't receive the plate on the day. Link to comment
Gavo Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ugh... There should at least be some sort of celebration/ceremony even if we don't receive the plate on the day. Pretty sure we'll be celebrating.... Plate or no plate... Link to comment
Tigers Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 we haven't won anything yet...let's not get ahead of ourselves...just relax, tho i'm not sure i will be able to during the game Link to comment
Pup55 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 yeah the FFA have dropped the ball on this one. Link to comment
Goredeaux Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well should we just make our own one? And if we win, when the boys come over "here you go, a tin foil coat hanger". Link to comment
phil2759 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 has this been done in previous seasons or a new thing?? Link to comment
Pup55 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 yeah i agree. need to bring a silver plate wrapped in foil we can have on hand if we are to win, and let the boys celebrate on the field with it Link to comment
BruceL Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 We will have many fans on trains and if you look ( as my son has and is going via train) the window post game to get train back is pretty tight and no train after that. There are three trains back http://www.131500.com.au/plan-your-trip?itd_itdDate=20130329&itd_itdTripDateTimeDepArr=dep&itd_itdTimeHour=8&itd_itdTimeMinute=0&itd_itdTimeAMPM=pm&select_origin=stateless%3A10101160&x=71&y=22 8.17 9.51 11.31 (this one has a two hour wait at Wyong, so give it a miss!) Link to comment
montywoodpeg Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 has this been done in previous seasons or a new thing?? Yea, not a new thing. Last season the plate was presented to CCM before the 2nd leg of the major semi. Just had Wilkinson and some FFA official pose for a photo near the tunnel while the stadium announcer mumbled something unintelligible, was VERY underwhelming. 80% of the people at the stadium weren't aware what was happening. Link to comment
Sub Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 WTF why can't they just do the normal thing and present it wherever it's won... Link to comment
charonis Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Head of the Hyundai A-League Damien de Bohun said the decision was taken to allow as many home fans as possible to share the moment of triumph. But the actual moment of triumph would have occurred 2 weeks earlier.... Makes absolutely no sense. Link to comment
POUMista Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Conscious decision to downplay the PP vs the finals? Link to comment
cpcDanger Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Conscious decision to downplay the PP vs the finals? Agreed, the FFA is showing everyone what they think about the premiers plate, and the best team for the whole season. Just getting in the way of the FFA's cash cow that is the finals series. How 'bout if we win it, give us the plate at newy, and then Bech and popa can present it to "all the fans" at the semi. Edited March 28, 2013 by cpcDanger Link to comment
Boban Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Conscious decision to downplay the PP vs the finals? Not really, given that it was at our last home game. Link to comment
Sub Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Lets make up our own plate and present it to the boys when we win Link to comment
matty Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 What a complete anti climax. Honestly can't be stuffed heading up anymore Link to comment
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