The Western United Thread

[LFC]

makes a mockery of the PFA insisting the Championship is NOT gonna be just NPL on planes doesn't it?

For the first time is sussed out their site.
With all due respect - look and do you see what I see ?

PFA Staff - The PFA

You can find the PFA Player Development Managers here. Beau Busch Chief Executive Angela Collins Head of Legal Brianna Finn General Manager Julius Ross Head of Communications Rita Mankowska Head of Player Development Brett Taylor Head of Research & Policy Erin Clout Head of Player

pfa.net.au

 

[Sharkman84]

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

For the first time is sussed out their site.
With all due respect - look and do you see what I see ?

PFA Staff - The PFA

You can find the PFA Player Development Managers here. Beau Busch Chief Executive Angela Collins Head of Legal Brianna Finn General Manager Julius Ross Head of Communications Rita Mankowska Head of Player Development Brett Taylor Head of Research & Policy Erin Clout Head of Player

pfa.net.au

Not sure... what do you mean? Ive never heard of any of them apart from Kourtis that was a goalie I think for the Bergers 30 years ago and that D'urbano bloke that does media for FFV????

 

[Sharkman84]

Western United FC Club Statement

Western United FC Club Statement

Update on Football Australia Appeal Monday 18 August 2025 Western United Football Club confirms it has today been granted an extension of time to lodge an appeal of Football Australia’s decision to withdraw its A-League licence. We’d like to thank...

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[grazorblade]

 

[Brenton1986]

Vince Rugari saying won't be til Friday August 29th latest before a verdict of appeal will be confirmed he was on 3AW Wide World of Sports with Jimmy Bartel earlier its 24:14 into the podcast he appears on the show.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Vince Rugari saying won't be til Friday August 29th latest before a verdict of appeal will be confirmed he was on 3AW Wide World of Sports with Jimmy Bartel earlier its 24:14 into the podcast he appears on the show.

Awesome, the longer this takes the better for everyone. I mean the franchises are all about the football and player welfare right? ... right?

 

[erogenouszone]

They have 48 hours to do a power point presentation that will save them.

We could make a Welcome to Western United tv show out of this.

 

[LFC]

Not sure... what do you mean? Ive never heard of any of them apart from Kourtis that was a goalie I think for the Bergers 30 years ago and that D'urbano bloke that does media for FFV????

Yer - I just didn't get excited by who/whom is making all these calls in the past and to date.
Cheif Ex is Busch ex player as well for starters.
Having listenned to the last pod Galatas wasn't quoting anything great about the PFA, in fact were more destructive than anything.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Yer - I just didn't get excited by who/whom is making all these calls in the past and to date.
Cheif Ex is Busch ex player as well for starters.
Having listenned to the last pod Galatas wasn't quoting anything great about the PFA, in fact were more destructive than anything.

To be sort of fair to the PFA they where founded to get the best possible money they can for their members... its a union after all mate. ,. Dont think it matters who runs ot, its all the same drive to get paid... and its is mainly past players, Awaratife, Talaidors, etc etc have all served their time there.

 

[LFC]

yes granted true Mono, many good ex players and they do need assistance in the correct vein I accpet that.
Galatas was mentionning the war created at the end of the Fox didn't need to have happenned and they were one fo the major progtangnists from memory.
This is one of the issues with Unions.
They end up bleeding whoever they can that feeds them then that feeder disappears they move onto the next sucker.

 

[someguyjc]

Galatas was mentionning the war created at the end of the Fox didn't need to have happenned and they were one fo the major progtangnists from memory.

Every group is a major protagonist. Just depends on who you are talking too at the time. Every problem facing football in this country is caused by one or more of the congress members (State Feds / APL / PFA / Womens Football). One group says they want something, then another says, they can have that if we get this. Then it just goes round in circles and nobody gets anything.

 

[LFC]

Every group is a major protagonist. Just depends on who you are talking too at the time. Every problem facing football in this country is caused by one or more of the congress members (State Feds / APL / PFA / Womens Football). One group says they want something, then another says, they can have that if we get this. Then it just goes round in circles and nobody gets anything.

yep very true the viscious cycle.
What is annoying of them all just thinking about their turf but what of the big picture of the game - so JJ couldn't get through them it seems woe whats to become.
Would you think its high time registered players/fams and interested supporting outsiders need to start a wave towards them all.
Maybe we should request Graz doing a pod with interested casuals like many of us in the hope to start a protest - I notice we have some political interested types as well who can really help
I'm being nuts I guess.

 

[Sutherlandbear]

yes granted true Mono, many good ex players and they do need assistance in the correct vein I accpet that.
Galatas was mentionning the war created at the end of the Fox didn't need to have happenned and they were one fo the major progtangnists from memory.
This is one of the issues with Unions.
They end up bleeding whoever they can that feeds them then that feeder disappears they move onto the next sucker.

I have never worked without a union ( except for cash in hand work ) ,yes they do some bad shit, but where the fuck would we be without them. Before people pile in on me, remember the people are the union, not the organisers or the heads, they do as we tell them.

 

[melbcityguy]

Who is Even running western? Didn't all the suits leave?

 

[Son of Sam]

makes a mockery of the PFA insisting the Championship is NOT gonna be just NPL

To be sort of fair to the PFA they where founded to get the best possible money they can for their members... its a union after all mate. ,. Dont think it matters who runs ot, its all the same drive to get paid... and its is mainly past players, Awaratife, Talaidors, etc etc have all served their time there.

There are unions … and there are unions.

The PFA gives me the impression of being more of a Doctors Guild. Looking after the top end of soccer playing town.

Btw … a certain NPL president doesn’t like the PFA

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

There are unions … and there are unions.

The PFA gives me the impression of being more of a Doctors Guild. Looking after the top end of soccer playing town.

Btw … a certain NPL president doesn’t like the PFA

Im all FOR the PFA working for better wage and working conditions for professional players only, with the hope that improves the plight of semi pr and amateur players in time... What irks me is that the tail wags the dog for all of football matters....

Trade union, syndicate, workers guild, call them what you will, they are not the enemy ... closed off entertainment business and the shady deals they do with disjointed federations are.... IMHO.

 

[patjennings]

Jaiden Kucharski has left

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Jaiden Kucharski has left

He has been "exceptional" during his short stint at the club??? Bahahahaahahahahah

Isuzu UTE A-league Men Squad Update

Western United parts ways with Jaiden Kucharski Tuesday 19 August 2025 Striker Jaiden Kucharski will depart the Green and Black after the Club and player mutually agreed to part ways. With consideration for the current FIFA registration ban, both parties...

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