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⚫ | '''North Queensland Fury FC''' is an [[Australia|Australian]] [[association football|football (soccer)]] team, which will enter the [[A-League]], in the [[A-League 2009-10|2009–10]] season. A consortium headed by Don Matheson and known as ''North Queensland FC'', was awarded a provisional license by [[Football Federation Australia]] in July 2008, with a final decision expected by the end of August.<ref name="ffaexclusive">{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/InsideFFA/default.aspx?s=insideffa_newsfeatures_newsitem&id=22912|title=North Queensland FC awarded exclusive negotiating status|date=2008-07-24|accessdate=2008-08-16|publisher=[[Football Federation Australia]]}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Townsville-based bids were also considered for the 2007–08 season, when {{ALeague NZK}}' license was revoked,<ref name="wellingtondecision">{{cite news |url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21407148-5000940,00.html |title=Kiwis alive as Townsville pulls pin |date=[[2007-03-19]] |publisher=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]] |accessdate=2007-03-19}}</ref> and the 2008–09 season, by ''Northern Thunder FC''.<ref name="no200809expansion">{{cite news|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/71821,no-aleague-expansion-this-season.aspx|title=No A-League Expansion This Season|date=2008-03-11|accessdate=2008-05-27|publisher=[[FourFourTwo (Australia)|FourFourTwo]]}}</ref> |
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⚫ | '''North Queensland Fury FC''' is an [[Australia|Australian]] [[association football|football (soccer)]] team, which will enter the [[A-League]], in the [[A-League 2009-10|2009–10]] season. A consortium headed by Don Matheson and known as |
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⚫ | Townsville-based bids were also considered for the 2007–08 season, when {{ALeague NZK}}' license was revoked,<ref name="wellingtondecision">{{cite news |url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21407148-5000940,00.html |title=Kiwis alive as Townsville pulls pin |date=[[2007-03-19]] |publisher=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]] |accessdate=2007-03-19}}</ref> and the 2008–09 season, by |
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==History== |
==History== |
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A Townsville bid was first considered for the 2007–08 season, when the {{ALeague NZK}}' license was revoked. A group named |
A Townsville bid was first considered for the 2007–08 season, when the {{ALeague NZK}}' license was revoked. A group named ''Tropical Football Australia'' attempted to secure the spot but [[Football Federation Australia]] preferred to keep a New Zealand team in the competition, opting for the {{ALeague WP}}.<ref name="wellingtondecision" /> |
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A bid known as |
A bid known as ''Northern Thunder FC'' (or ''North Queensland Thunder FC'') was considered for admission for the [[A-League 2008-09|2008–09]] season along with [[Gold Coast Galaxy]], but [[Football Federation Australia]] has delayed expansion of the league until at least the 2009–10 season.<ref name="no200809expansion"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=21732 |title=Hyundai A-League expansion delayed |publisher=A-League |date=2008-03-11|accessdate=2008-03-11}}</ref> |
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The bid was publicly well progressed, with the teams badge and colours (red, white and black) released. The training facilities were to be located at the North Queensland Institute of Sport and the home ground was to play at [[Dairy Farmers Stadium]]. |
The bid was publicly well progressed, with the teams badge and colours (red, white and black) released. The training facilities were to be located at the North Queensland Institute of Sport and the home ground was to play at [[Dairy Farmers Stadium]]. |
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With expansion put off until the [[A-League 2009-10|2009–10]] season, by June 2008 the FFA had received ten bids for new A-League teams, two of which came from Townsville - one headed by [[Melbourne]] businesswoman Milissa Fischer and one by local businessman Don Matheson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.theage.com.au/sport/interest-aplenty-for-new-aleague-clubs-20080603-2l97.html|title=Interest aplenty for new A-League clubs|date=2008-06-03|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=[[The Age]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/03/2264178.htm|title=FFA to consider 10 new bids for expanded A-League|date=2008-06-03|accessdate=2008-08-16|publisher=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]}}</ref> Matheson's bid, which "rose from the ashes of the Northern Thunder bid"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/north-qld-fc-confident-of-success-120089/|title=North Qld FC confident of success|date=2008-06-04|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=[[The World Game]]}}</ref>, was granted a provisional license by [[Football Federation Australia]] on 24 July.<ref name="ffaexclusive" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2008/07/25/14906_sportsphoto.html|title=Townsville given provisional A-League licence|publisher=[[Townsville Bulletin]]|date=2008-07-25|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> On [[27 August]] [[2008]] the franchise was accepted into the A-League by CEO [[Ben Buckley]] with the only matter outstanding the finalisation of all legal requirements.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=23378|title=Expansion Gets Go Ahead|publisher=A-league.com|date=2008-08-28|accessdate=2008-09-16}}</ref>. |
With expansion put off until the [[A-League 2009-10|2009–10]] season, by June 2008 the FFA had received ten bids for new A-League teams, two of which came from Townsville - one headed by [[Melbourne]] businesswoman Milissa Fischer and one by local businessman Don Matheson.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.theage.com.au/sport/interest-aplenty-for-new-aleague-clubs-20080603-2l97.html|title=Interest aplenty for new A-League clubs|date=2008-06-03|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=[[The Age]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/03/2264178.htm|title=FFA to consider 10 new bids for expanded A-League|date=2008-06-03|accessdate=2008-08-16|publisher=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]}}</ref> Matheson's bid, which "rose from the ashes of the Northern Thunder bid"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/north-qld-fc-confident-of-success-120089/|title=North Qld FC confident of success|date=2008-06-04|accessdate=2008-08-18|publisher=[[The World Game]]}}</ref>, was granted a provisional license by [[Football Federation Australia]] on 24 July.<ref name="ffaexclusive" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2008/07/25/14906_sportsphoto.html|title=Townsville given provisional A-League licence|publisher=[[Townsville Bulletin]]|date=2008-07-25|accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> On [[27 August]] [[2008]] the franchise was accepted into the A-League by CEO [[Ben Buckley]] with the only matter outstanding the finalisation of all legal requirements.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.a-league.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=23378|title=Expansion Gets Go Ahead|publisher=A-league.com|date=2008-08-28|accessdate=2008-09-16}}</ref>. |
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On 6 November 2008, the franchise named was officially revealed as |
On 6 November 2008, the franchise named was officially revealed as North Queensland Fury FC.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/88425,north-queenland-fury-at-launch.aspx|title=North Queensland Fury at Launch|publisher=au.fourfourtwo.com|date=2008-11-06|accessdate=2008-11-06}}</ref> |
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It was announced on 10 December 2008, that the Fury have signed [[Rockhampton]]-born businessman Dean Hassall as their [[CEO]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.northqueenslandfc.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=25415|title=Fury announces new CEO|publisher=www.northqueenslandfc.com.au|date=2008-12-10|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref> Also the club has signed Scottish club, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'s strength and conditioning coach [[Alan McCall]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/01/08/31845_sportsphoto.html|title=Townsville A-League team turns up heat with extra coach|publisher=[[Townsville Bulletin]]|date=2009-01-8|accessdate=2009-01-08}}</ref> |
It was announced on 10 December 2008, that the Fury have signed [[Rockhampton]]-born businessman Dean Hassall as their [[CEO]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.northqueenslandfc.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=25415|title=Fury announces new CEO|publisher=www.northqueenslandfc.com.au|date=2008-12-10|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref> Also the club has signed Scottish club, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'s strength and conditioning coach [[Alan McCall]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/01/08/31845_sportsphoto.html|title=Townsville A-League team turns up heat with extra coach|publisher=[[Townsville Bulletin]]|date=2009-01-8|accessdate=2009-01-08}}</ref> |
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Full name | North Queensland Fury Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | Fury |
Founded | 2008 |
Ground | Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville |
Capacity | 27,000 |
Owner | Don Matheson |
Chairman | Don Matheson |
Manager | Ian Ferguson |
League | A-League |
2009–10 | TBD |
North Queensland Fury FC is an Australian football (soccer) team, which will enter the A-League, in the 2009–10 season. A consortium headed by Don Matheson and known as North Queensland FC, was awarded a provisional license by Football Federation Australia in July 2008, with a final decision expected by the end of August.[1]
Townsville-based bids were also considered for the 2007–08 season, when Template:ALeague NZK' license was revoked,[2] and the 2008–09 season, by Northern Thunder FC.[3]
History
A Townsville bid was first considered for the 2007–08 season, when the Template:ALeague NZK' license was revoked. A group named Tropical Football Australia attempted to secure the spot but Football Federation Australia preferred to keep a New Zealand team in the competition, opting for the Template:ALeague WP.[2]
A bid known as Northern Thunder FC (or North Queensland Thunder FC) was considered for admission for the 2008–09 season along with Gold Coast Galaxy, but Football Federation Australia has delayed expansion of the league until at least the 2009–10 season.[3][4]
The bid was publicly well progressed, with the teams badge and colours (red, white and black) released. The training facilities were to be located at the North Queensland Institute of Sport and the home ground was to play at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
The bid was tentatively accepted to join in the 2008–09 season expanding the league to ten teams. Needing to meet certain financial criteria to be granted entry into the league, the club's major financial backer pulled out of the franchise on 5 March 2008, effectively collapsing the bid. The FFA determined on 11 March that neither Thunder or Galaxy would be granted entry "in the best interests of the league," given that a nine team format was generally unfavoured.
With expansion put off until the 2009–10 season, by June 2008 the FFA had received ten bids for new A-League teams, two of which came from Townsville - one headed by Melbourne businesswoman Milissa Fischer and one by local businessman Don Matheson.[5][6] Matheson's bid, which "rose from the ashes of the Northern Thunder bid"[7], was granted a provisional license by Football Federation Australia on 24 July.[1][8] On 27 August 2008 the franchise was accepted into the A-League by CEO Ben Buckley with the only matter outstanding the finalisation of all legal requirements.[9].
On 6 November 2008, the franchise named was officially revealed as North Queensland Fury FC.[10]
It was announced on 10 December 2008, that the Fury have signed Rockhampton-born businessman Dean Hassall as their CEO.[11] Also the club has signed Scottish club, Celtic's strength and conditioning coach Alan McCall.[12]
Team
Central Coast Mariners assistant coach, Ian Ferguson has been unveiled as the inaugural coach of the new A-League franchise, North Queensland FC.[13]
Jade North was originally signed as their marquee player but asked for a release so he could pursue his career in South Korea with Incheon United.[14]
Currently the Fury is in talks with Socceroo player, Scott Chipperfield as well as Leicester City goalkepper Paul Henderson and Sydney FC goalkeeper Clint Bolton. Meanwhile the club has announced the interest of former Liverpool and England international Robbie Fowler who flew to Townsville to have talks with the club.[15] His signing was confirmed at a press conference on February 4, 2009.
Squad for the 2009–10 season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ^ a b "North Queensland FC awarded exclusive negotiating status". Football Federation Australia. 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ a b "Kiwis alive as Townsville pulls pin". Fox Sports. 2007-03-19. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
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(help) - ^ a b "No A-League Expansion This Season". FourFourTwo. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Hyundai A-League expansion delayed". A-League. 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ "Interest aplenty for new A-League clubs". The Age. 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "FFA to consider 10 new bids for expanded A-League". ABC News. 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ "North Qld FC confident of success". The World Game. 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "Townsville given provisional A-League licence". Townsville Bulletin. 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "Expansion Gets Go Ahead". A-league.com. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ "North Queensland Fury at Launch". au.fourfourtwo.com. 2008-11-06. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Fury announces new CEO". www.northqueenslandfc.com.au. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ^ "Townsville A-League team turns up heat with extra coach". Townsville Bulletin. 2009-01-8. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
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(help) - ^ "Ferguson to coach new franchise". A-League. 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
- ^ "Fury happy to free North". SBS. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
- ^ "'God' set to sign with North Queensland Fury". Townsville Bulletin. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2009-01-09.