Gold Coast's ambition hosting A-League get closer
The Gold Coast's ambition to host an A-League club has moved a step closer after the Football Federation of Australia CEO, Ben Buckley, revealed that they are considering a proposal by billionaire Clive Palmer .
The city in south-east Queensland had been the hope Gold Coast Galaxy should be taken on the ground for the 2009/10 season after an earlier attempt to obtain a licence has been given the green light in February, but only on a basis Provisional.
Palmer, however, has recently set up a rival package under the name Gold Coast-Unis said Buckley and mining magnate is now in line to get the nod.
"We will now begin exclusive negotiations with Mr. Palmer's consortium, Gold Coast-US, "he said on the official A-League site.
Palmer was a height of 10, considered by the FFA who want to develop the current team of eight.
Three of Melbourne, two from West Sydney, two from Townsville, Wollongong and covering one another on the south coast of New South Wales are also in the frame.
Townsville deals were led by Melbourne Business Milissa Fischer and local businessman Don Matheson with the Queensland city apparently also acquire a license.
"We are also having discussions with Ms. Fischer and Mr. Matheson groups and we expect to be entered into exclusive negotiations with one of them by the end of this month, "said Buckley.
The FFA is confident the A-League could receive up to 12 teams in the future and Buckley believes that the level of interest in additional licenses is a testament to the younger competition's popularity.
"The number of proposals we have received reflects the dynamic behind the growth and development of the A-League," he said.
"Since it began three years ago, he had to" cut "in the Australian sports landscape-average crowd, listening, membership, media coverage and profitability trends up each season.
"The attraction of the competition is clearly reflected in the level of interest for other licences.
"When and where we are increasing the competition is measured by the fact that it simply is good for football, the right for Hyundai A-League clubs, the right for new clubs and right for the local community."
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