Fury on the Brink

[Blackadder]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

 

[Jaza_SFC]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

Assistant to Mitchell apparently

 

[FFC Mariner]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

Assistant to Mitchell apparently

Thats NQF and Perth for 10th and 11th then, our season is looking up already

 

[marinermick]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

Assistant to Mitchell apparently

Thats NQF and Perth for 10th and 11th then, our season is looking up already

don't forget that the roar will be farked

 

[bulldogmariner]

Lets just hope FFA see the light and Dyron gets resigned. Maybe Daal as Captain/ Coach.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

Assistant to Mitchell apparently

Thats NQF and Perth for 10th and 11th then, our season is looking up already

don't forget that the roar will be farked

8th by default then - a success for GA (best ever finish for him?)

 

[Jesus]

Fury saved by the FFA

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/983552/FFA-steps-in-to-save-Fury

Probably spells the end for Fergie but the beginning of Fowler's coaching career.

Neither will be tehre next year.

Ferguson because he's not up to the task, and Fowler because the 'new' Fury can't afford him. His contract will be ended with numerous other staff/players as the 'new' Fury is a separate entity and has no obligation to take over old contracts. THey'll use this as a way to shed some deadweight from the roster.

I think finishing 7 with the squad and injuries he had, fergie showed he can make it as a manager.

 

[Arabmariner]

Fergie as a assistant to Arnold?

Assistant to Mitchell apparently

Thats NQF and Perth for 10th and 11th then, our season is looking up already

don't forget that the roar will be farked

8th by default then - a success for GA (best ever finish for him?)

Let's make it an 8 team post season comp and that will make it a successful season.....y'know goes on the managers record as having "made the finals".........

 

[Saffron]

Apparently Fergie has quit and joined Perth......... (source Fox Sports News)

 

[curious]

They had better sort this out or find it impossible to gain products and services. Nothing turns a small town business community against an entity more than a refusal to pay debts.
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/04/24/132935_news.html

Fury's creditors $1m down on financial scoreborad

TONY RAGGATT

April 24th, 2010

CREDITORS to the former North Queensland Fury Football Club are anxiously awaiting news on whether they will be paid as much as $1 million for services provided to the club.

While there is some belief national governing body Football Federation Australia should meet the debts, the association would not say yesterday, indicating that the issues were unresolved.

''FFA and (former Fury chairman Don) Matheson are working through a number of issues at the moment around the finances of and creditors to the old Fury and unfortunately we are not able to go into specifics at this time,'' FFA spokesman Rod Allen said.

''However progress is being made and everyone is working hard.

''FFA will continue to work with Mr Matheson with the aim of achieving the best outcomes for all involved.

''When we are able to talk publicly in more detail we will but at this time it would not benefit anyone by going into the specifics until all issues are identified and resolved.''

Mr Matheson could not be contacted for comment yesterday.

Meanwhile creditors accused the Townsville City Council of leaving them in the lurch after its $1 million guarantee for the former Fury club was converted into a $1 million sponsorship of the new Fury entity now being formed.

Jeff Jimmieson of event group Access All Areas said they believed the council guarantee had provided a safety net for creditors.

''Now we no longer have that safety net,'' he said.

Another creditor, Doug Kingston, said the whole situation had been badly handled.

''If someone from the council and FFA had contacted creditors to let them know what was going on, it would have been a great help,'' he said.

''Unfortunately no one seems to want to talk about it or make a commitment.''

Creditor the Cowboys Leagues Club said they had had discussions with the Fury and had been told they were working through the matter.

''At this stage we are happy to wait and see an outcome,'' Cowboys Leagues Club boss Laurence Lancini said.

Townsville Mayor Les Tyrell said the original council guarantee had not been to the Fury but to the FFA.

''My understanding is it was to cover any costs the FFA might incur as a result of the club not proceeding,'' he said.

''We were asked to relinquish the guarantee and provide that money in a series of payments over the next three to five years.''

He said it would be for the North Queensland Fury to pay for the services it received.

Townsville councillor Tony Parsons is still listed as a board member and ''community shareholder'' of the Fury on the Fury's website.

He was unaware if he still held the position.

''I really don't know what the situation is,'' Cr Parsons said.

''I have had no correspondence from the FFA.

''My understanding is the previous entity has ceased and it's now under FFA control.''

He said it was unfortunate creditors were owed money by the Fury.

 

[midfielder]

Fat Tony  just cant keep out of the news....

http://www.360footballnews.com/index.php/more-news/62-australia/5349-fury-lose-palmer-as-sponsor

FURY LOSE PALMER AS SPONSOR
Friday, 30 April 2010 19:45
Written by 360 Football
Billionaire Clive Palmer has withdrawn his sponsorship support of embattled A-League club North Queensland Fury but is on the verge of guaranteeing his backing for Gold Coast United next season.

The Fury suffered yet another blow on Friday after they were told major sponsor Queensland Nickel - a mining company owned by Palmer - would not renew its support for the 2010/2011 season.

It casts further doubt on the future of the Townsville club, which is still rebuilding after being bailed out by Football Federation Australia (FFA) following revelations the club's founder Don Matheson suffered losses of around $4.5 million in their inaugural season.

Interim Fury chief executive Archie Fraser said the club was disappointed and surprised at the move but remained defiant, declaring it just "a little bump in the road".

But while Palmer is withdrawing his support for the Fury, it is understood he is set to pledge his commitment to his own club Gold Coast in the coming days.

United's future has been clouded since owner Palmer threatened to hand back the club's license earlier this month because of insolvency.

FFA, which has endured a testy relationship with the mining magnate, had reportedly been putting the pressure on Palmer to guarantee his support, threatening to go ahead next season without the club.

The Fury, meanwhile, must now turn their attention to finding a new sponsor to replace Queensland Nickel, whose support they had been counting on.

"This is disappointing for the club and comes as a surprise after what were very positive discussions with the local senior management team at Queensland Nickel just last week," Fraser said in a statement.

"I had a call from local management early today and shortly afterwards received a letter stating the sponsorship would not be renewed for next year, despite recent conversations that were open and positive.

But Fraser declared there was now an opportunity to secure new investment from within Australia or abroad.

"This is just a little bump in the road and presents an opportunity for the club to partner with a national sponsor who will grow with us over the next few years," he said.

"The good news from this is it now opens up the opportunity to international and national companies and sponsors who can benefit from a partnership with the Fury brand, as we reposition and grow the Fury in the national sporting marketplace.

Asked the reasons for opting not to continue its sponsorship, Queensland Nickel said in a statement it had "not been able to reach agreement about an ongoing partnership moving forward."