FFA spokeswoman Bonita Mersiades denied the suggestion but admitted he had been asked to a meeting.

But she added: “This is a regular briefing FFA holds with former players about developments in the game and is not specific to Perth Glory or any other Hyundai A-League club.”

Lazaridis also allegedly claimed Perth Glory had asked him to take on a coaching role and to do so without payment.

But Sage insisted he was never offered such a position.

"After Stan was released as a player we asked if he would be interested in a position on the club's board as he has a long history in the game," Sage said.

"It was never a coaching position, Stan in fact doesn't have the necessary qualifications as yet to be a professional coach, and the position was only ever a part-time honorary type of role.

"I can't think of any sporting club in this country where board positions are paid. It doesn't happen at the West Coast Eagles, it doesn't happen at the Fremantle Dockers, and it doesn't happen with any of the board members at Perth Glory."



Glory owners and CEO Scott Gooch met with Buckley last week as part of a scheduled visit to Perth and emerged from those discussions confident that FFA would assist the club to achieve a level playing field with its eastern states rivals.

"Everyone at the Glory is working overtime, from the board, the administration, coaching staff and players to ensure we have a long term successful club in Western Australia," Sage said.

The Glory are rooted to the bottom of the ladder with just four points from seven matches.