Football Federation Australia has asked for public feedback on its controversial national club identity policy that has alienated fans and pushed clubs' history into the shadows.
The governing body introduced the policy four years and effectively outlawed any hint of foreign flags or symbols being added to kits or club badges to celebrate or acknowledge their heritage.
It immediately created a rift with some of Australia's oldest clubs - including the FFA banning Melbourne Croatia Club from sponsoring Melbourne Knights' shirts in the FFA Cup.
It reached new heights of ridiculousness this year when Avondale were ordered to cover up a tiny Italian flag on the back neckline of their shirt with tape before they would be allowed on the pitch.
The outcry over that and other incidents, like Gwelup Croatia and Darwin's Shamrock Rovers having their name changed for the FFA Cup, sparked the review.
Today the FFA opened up the debate to the public with an online survey.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop said he looks forward to hearing what football fans have to say.
“Over the past four years the football landscape has changed and with the establishment of the FFA Cup, there has been some debate arising from the application of the NCIP at competition level, and around its general effectiveness,” he said.
“We are consulting directly with key stakeholder groups including the Member Federations, Hyundai A-League & Westfield W-League clubs, Professional Footballers Australia and Association of Australian Football Clubs.
"But we also wanted to open up the forum to anyone involved in football, be that as a player, referee, coach, volunteer, sponsor or fan.”
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