Below is statement from FFA boss Ben Buckley, after a day of talks on the future of the financially stricken Newcastle Jets
Football Federation Australia today announced it would be providing short term
financial assistance to the Newcastle Jets whilst it continued to work with the club
to determine its long term future.
“There are a range of complex issues that we’re discussing with various stakeholders
and this will enable us to hold these discussions and at the same time take some
important immediate steps including ensuring players’ current entitlements are met,”
said CEO Ben Buckley.
“The Club has a proud history and great spirit evidenced not the least by the
players’ approach to the current issues and their strong performance on the weekend.
“I’d like to acknowledge the responsible approach the players have been taking and
assure supporters that the next couple of Jets’ Hyundai A-League games will go ahead
as planned.
“As well as providing the Club with an opportunity to address its current challenges
FFA’s interim support will also provide an opportunity for the local community to
come out and show its support for the future of the Club.”
