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Hidden cost of a transfer window U-turn

Hidden cost of a transfer window U-turn

EXCLUSIVE: FFA insiders have warned A-League clubs could end up paying more for players if Sydney FC’s campaign to bring forward the January transfer window succeeds. 9 Jan 2013
Palumbo: Talent Exodus Killing Sydney

Palumbo: Talent Exodus Killing Sydney

VETERAN football analyst Tony Palumbo believes the poor quality of the Sydney FC squad may prove an ever bigger hurdle than finding the right coach. 16 Nov 2012
Sydney Think Short-Term In Coach Hunt

Sydney Think Short-Term In Coach Hunt

SYDNEY FC are prepared to consider a short-term coaching appointment in a bid to realise their first priority of reaching the A-League play-offs. 15 Nov 2012
Del Piero To Debut In Pre-Season

Del Piero To Debut In Pre-Season

SYDNEY FC chief executive officer Tony Pignata has revealed new signing Alessandro Del Piero is eager to link up with his new team-mates and could play in their final pre-season game. 10 Sep 2012
Pignata Demands Style Factor

Pignata Demands Style Factor

SYDNEY FC chief executive Tony Pignata admits he has asked new coach Ian Crook to turn on the style in an effort to win over the fickle Sydney market. 14 Aug 2012
Tony Pignata Is New Sydney CEO

Tony Pignata Is New Sydney CEO

SYDNEY FC today confirmed they have appointed former Wellington Phoenix boss Tony Pignata as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. 31 May 2012
Tony Pignata Targets A-League Return

Tony Pignata Targets A-League Return

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Pignata, the man who helped set up the successful Wellington Phoenix franchise, says he can bring football passion and leadership to Sydney FC in their now-vacant CEO position. 6 Mar 2012
Get This League Sorted!

Get This League Sorted!

EXCLUSIVE: With dire warnings about what FFA can earn in its next broadcast deal, the game’s chiefs are being urged to speed up reform with the Smith Review targeted as key. 29 Apr 2011
Pignata: Stop The Sniping

Pignata: Stop The Sniping

EXCLUSIVE: One of the key figures in the rise of Wellington Phoenix says Australia's football community must start to work together - like other football codes. 16 Sep 2010
Pignata Quits As Phoenix Chief

Pignata Quits As Phoenix Chief

WELLINGTON Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata has resigned as chief of the A-League club after three seasons at the helm, au.fourfourtwo.com can confirm. 2 Jun 2010
Phoenix Target 10,000

Phoenix Target 10,000

EXCLUSIVE: Resurgent Wellington Phoenix are targeting average home crowds next season of at least 10,000 as the boom Kiwi franchise looks to build on a stellar third season in the A-League 15 Mar 2010
Phoenix Question FFA Finals Policy

Phoenix Question FFA Finals Policy

WELLINGTON Phoenix chief executive Tony Pignata is set to challenge Football Federation Australia over their ticket prices and finals revenue policy.
 23 Feb 2010
Phoenix Want Future Resolved

Phoenix Want Future Resolved

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix are pushing for their A-League future to be resolved by the start of next season - and predict a big future if they can stay in the competition. 24 Nov 2009
Phoenix Poised For Treble Boost

Phoenix Poised For Treble Boost

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix are poised to secure three more current stars on long-term deals and strengthen the club’s resolve to remain a firm fixture in the A-League. 13 Oct 2009
Phoenix Eye Up Asian Opening

Phoenix Eye Up Asian Opening

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix are determined to remain a fixture of the Asian football scene and will use the club's two-match tour of China as a chance to strengthen ties with the region. 15 Jul 2009
Phoenix Fear Over Kids Snub

Phoenix Fear Over Kids Snub

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix say they have to take it on the chin as a second season without a youth side looms but the CEO admits it's a major cause for concern.
 2 Jul 2009

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