original Zealand franchise has not performed well ‘on any metric’Gallop names crowds,TV ratings and membership as factors in decisionFootball Federation Australia boss David Gallop has proclaimed Wellington Phoenix’s off-field contribution to the A-League as not deserving of a long-term licence, saying the club cannot simply “squat on a licence”.
Addressing Monday’s contentious decision not to grant Phoenix’s request for a 10-year licence, and Gallop said the original Zealand franchise had failed to perform well enough “on any metric” to guarantee their future.
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Source: theguardian.com