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Brisbane Roar have secured a late 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets in the ALM as supporters began protests against the sale of the grand final hosting rights.

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Supporter groups have stated that they will observe various walkouts over the coming weeks and Jets fans were the first to take action during their clash ...

It has since been revealed that a For many football fans across the nation, their gripe with the APL was the lack of consultation. On the 20th minute of the Jets' game against Brisbane, fans made their way for the exits [A-League](/sport/a-league/index.html)'s $10million deal with the [NSW](/news/new-south-wales/index.html) government clear in no uncertain terms on Friday as they walked out of their side's game against [Brisbane](/news/brisbane/index.html). Fans are furious with the A-League's decision to sell grand final hosting rights to NSW Newcastle Jets fans made their disapproval of the

I was one of those who posted negative comments about the APL's decision to enter into an agreement with Destination NSW for the A-Leagues Grand Finals to ...

The board is responsible for making these decisions based on the information it has, and they are required, by law, to act in the best interest of the organisation. It’s not what we want, but it may be what the league needs to do right now if it is to survive the current times. We can quibble about whether or not our A-League meets all of our want and desires, but like everything in life, it needs to meet our budget.

Newcastle supporters left the ground just 20 minutes into the Jets' 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.

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Fan protests against the decision to sell the A-League grand final continued on Saturday, with Central Coast's active supporters group walking out of the ...

It was a good reward for Tulio, who was unlucky to have hit the post in the ninth minute. Sydney FC’s active supporters group., “The Cove”, protested against the decision by refusing to attend the match in Gosford. Townsend negotiated the deal with the NSW government to sell A-League men’s and women’s grand finals, and E-League deciders, to Sydney for the next three years for a fee understood to be around $20 million. A-League fans continue to protest the decision to sell grand finals to Sydney for the next three years. Fan protests against the decision to sell the A-League grand final continued on Saturday, with Central Coast’s active supporters group walking out after just 20 minutes of the Mariners’ 2-1 win over Sydney FC. A-League fans continue to protest against selling of grand final to Sydney

Fan protests against the decision to sell the A-League grand final continued on Saturday, with Central Coast's active supporters group walking out after ...

Sydney skipper Luke Brattan., who hit the crossbar with a stinging strike in the opening 10 minutes, had a chance to equalise late in the contest but his shot was saved by Mariners gloveman Danny Vukovic. Townsend negotiated the deal with the NSW government to sell A-League men’s and women’s grand finals, and E-League deciders, to Sydney for the next three years for a fee understood to be around $20 million. It was a good reward for Tulio, who was unlucky to have hit the post in the ninth minute. A-League fans continue to protest the decision to sell grand finals to Sydney for the next three years. Fan protests against the decision to sell the A-League grand final continued on Saturday, with Central Coast’s active supporters group walking out after just 20 minutes of the Mariners’ 2-1 win over Sydney FC. A-League fans continue to protest against selling of grand final to Sydney

The Melbourne Derby was abandoned after shocking scenes on Saturday night as fans invaded the pitch and attacked City's goalkeeper at AAMI Park.

The NSW decision flies in the face of A-League tradition. I am a player, but I am also a fan. Like many fans around the country, and like I said, I too am disappointed in this decision.' The referee is spotted talking to the City goalkeeper in the tunnel in the aftermath Fans stormed the pitch on the 21st minute of the Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory game Melbourne City goalkeeper is left bloodied after being smashed in the face with a BIN as A-League game descends into chaos with fans invading the pitch to protest controversial $10MILLION NSW deal

Melbourne City player Tom Glover received medical treatment for a head injury after being caught in the middle of violence between angry A-League fans.

There had been a tense atmosphere throughout the start to the game with both sets of active fans planning to depart the game at the 20-minute mark as part of a protest towards the Australian Professional Leagues. Both sets of fans had been throwing flares on the pitch but the situation escalated when a flare appeared to hit a Channel 10 cameraman, then exploded when Glover picked another off the ground and threw it back into the stands. Fans from the Melbourne Victory active area rushed the pitch just after the 20-minute mark of Saturday night's game at AAMI Park and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left with a cut head and a suspected concussion after someone threw a metal bucket.

An A-League Men match is abandoned after Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover sustains a head injury when spectators stormed onto the playing surface at ...

He reportedly suffered a concussion and was hurriedly taken from the field to be treated, while the match was initially suspended as security officials attempted to remove the spectators from the playing area. Spectators then rushed the pitch and Glover was struck by a metal bucket — which is used to dispose of flares — and immediately started bleeding from his temple, requiring medical assistance. Fans invaded the pitch from the Melbourne Victory active area at AAMI Park in the 22nd minute in what appeared to be part of a protest over the decision to sell the A-Leagues' grand final hosting rights.

An A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was suspended on Saturday night after disgruntled fans stormed the pitch with flares.

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The A-League Men Melbourne derby has been suspended after fans invaded the pitch amid chaotic scenes at AAMI Park.

Both sets of fans started “fuck the APL” chants immediately after the preceding A-League Women’s game finished. There had been a tense atmosphere throughout the start of the game, with both sets of active fans planning to depart the game at the 20-minute mark. in order to protect the integrity of the match,” an FA statement read.

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory has been abandoned to ensure player safety after a violent pitch invasion.

"Following shocking scenes during the first half of the A-League Men's match between Melbourne Victory FC and Melbourne City FC at AAMI Park on Saturday 17 December, where fans from the Melbourne Victory FC end entered the field of play, Football Australia match officials have abandoned the match in accordance with Law 5.3 of the Laws of the Game in order to protect the integrity of the match," Football Australia said in a statement. "The A-League Men fixture between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park has been abandoned as a result of the pitch invasion by Melbourne Victory fans, and the subsequent injuries to Melbourne City FC goalkeeper Tom Glover and the match official Alex King," an A-Leagues statement said. [Tom Glover](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/223228/thomas-glover), attempting to clear a projectile that had landed near him off the field, throw a flare off the pitch and back into the Victory supporters, which then led to a host of fans storming onto the pitch in scenes reminiscent of the violence between [Nice](/football/team?id=2502) and [Marseille](/football/team?id=176) in 2021. As fans stormed towards his position, Glover was then hit in the head by a metal bucket filled with sand designed to extinguish flares hurled in his direction and was rushed from the pitch with blood coming out of the side of his head. [Melbourne City](http://Melbourne City) and [Melbourne Victory](/football/team/_/id/5328/melbourne-victory) was abandoned to ensure player safety after a violent pitch invasion. Fans had ignited flares and small fireworks throughout the preceding 20 minutes, with City fans hurling a number of projectiles onto the pitch in celebration of

The Melbourne derby has been brought to a dramatic halt after fan protests turned into a pitch invasion, in one of the ugliest scenes in the competition's ...

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Football Australia has launched an immediate investigation into fan violence that erupted during the Melbourne derby game. Goalkeeper Tom Glover was ...

There had been a tense atmosphere throughout the start to the game with both sets of active fans planning to depart the game at the 20-minute mark as part of a protest towards the Australian Professional Leagues. Both sets of fans had been throwing flares on the pitch but the situation escalated when a flare appeared to hit a Channel 10 cameraman, then exploded when Glover picked another off the ground and threw it back into the stands. Fans from the Melbourne Victory active area rushed the pitch just after the 20-minute mark of Saturday night's game at AAMI Park and Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left with a cut head and a suspected concussion after someone threw a metal bucket.

'Our fall from grace is complete': Football's 'dark day' as 'pathetic' act leaves Aus fans 'heartbroken'

Not the way to protest! “I think there‘s a lot of football fans around Australia who feel like they’ve had their heart ripped out tonight by a group of anarchistic thugs, who’ve proceeded to assault footballers and officials who were trying to celebrate the joy of football to the gathered group watching,” a heartbroken Harper told Paramount +. But nobody could have anticipated the disgraceful scenes that occurred. Australian football legend Robbie Slater added: “I can’t believe what has happened! “Football in this country runs the full gamut of emotions but I’ve never felt as embarrassed and as empty as I feel right now,” former A-League keeper Clint Bolton wrote on Twitter. Football commentators and fans have been left disgusted, disheartened and embarrassed by the horrifying Melbourne Derby fan pitch invasion, declaring it a significant blow to the game’s reputation in Australia.

Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was reportedly targeted after throwing a flare that landed on the pitch back into the crowd.

His team later said he suffered a suspected concussion in the incident. Glover was hit by a metal bucket as fans from the Victory end stormed onto the pitch after the 20-minute mark of the game with City up 1-0 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned amid chaotic scenes after a pitch invasion on Saturday in which City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left bloodied after he was struck in the face.

Saturday's A-League match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator.

"Not the way to protest. [follow your team and sign up for notifications](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58516425)in the BBC Sport app to make sure you never miss a moment [according to Melbourne newspaper The Age.](https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/melbourne-derby-stopped-as-fan-protest-turns-violent-20221215-p5c6mu.html) Fans of both Victory and City planned a walk-out on the 20-minute mark but the protest escalated after flares were thrown on to the pitch by both sets of supporters. [In a statement,](https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/club-statement-3)Victory said the club was "devastated" and "unequivocally condemns" the "appalling behaviour" of fans at Saturday's game at AAMI Park, which the two clubs share. Fans ran on to the pitch in the 22nd minute of the match between between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory.

Shocking scenes emerged during Melbourne City's A-League match with Melbourne Victory on Saturday night when a player was assaulted by a pitch invader.

The players, meanwhile were forced to enter the tunnel as a safety measure. The match was suspended initially before being abandoned. Shocking scenes emerged during Melbourne City's A-League match with Melbourne Victory on Saturday night when a player was assaulted by a pitch invader.

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned amid chaotic scenes following a pitch invasion on Saturday in which City ...

This conduct will not be tolerated and the Club, along with AAMI Park and Victoria Police, will undertake a full investigation into the incident.” The APL added: “The Australian Professional League (APL) is coordinating with Football Australia (FA) regarding the ramifications of these events.” “Such behaviour has no place in Australian Football, with a full Football Australia investigation to commence immediately, where strong sanctions will be handed down,” Football Australia said in a statement.

Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover has sustained a suspected concussion and a gash to his face after he appeared to be assaulted by a Melbourne Victory ...

Football for the Fans (featuring eight dollar signs)” and “No More Lie$ Are we invisible fans?” off small fireworks into the air. APL Out”. In fact, the City fans brought the game to a halt when they threw scores of flares onto the pitch in the 20th minute, one of which burned a hole in the City net. Glover had to receive medical attention for his injuries. He then left his post presumably for safety reasons.

An A-League derby match in Australia was abandoned after fans invaded the pitch, injuring a goalkeeper in an ugly scene on Saturday.

This conduct will not be tolerated and the Club, along with AAMI Park and Victoria Police, will undertake a full investigation into the incident.” The APL added: “The Australian Professional League (APL) is coordinating with Football Australia (FA) regarding the ramifications of these events.” “Such behaviour has no place in Australian Football, with a full Football Australia investigation to commence immediately, where strong sanctions will be handed down,” Football Australia said in a statement.

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned amid chaotic scenes following a pitch invasion on Saturday in which City ...

are not acceptable under any circumstance and have no place in football," Victory said. A flare also appeared to hit a Network 10 cameraman covering the match. He was taken to hospital for scans and follow-up checks. "The security and welfare of everyone involved in a football match is paramount and the club will not accept this behaviour. Players and officials left the pitch and the contest was abandoned after police were called to control the crowd. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Melbourne City's goalkeeper was left bloodied after fans stormed the pitch amid league-wide protests.

"The Melbourne Victory fans who stormed the pitch, resulting in the assault of a player, a referee and a member of match day broadcast staff, should be subjected to the strongest possible sanctions," they said. They had earlier chanted "f... Professional Footballers Australia, the players union, welcomed the decision to abandon the match and said they had met with Victory and City players, who they would continue to support. "The club unequivocally condemns the actions of fans at Saturday night's match against Melbourne City at AAMI Park," the club said. Football Australia has promised to investigate and hand down "strong sanctions" after Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King were injured when they were struck by a metal bucket after Melbourne Victory fans stormed the pitch. Australian football is reeling after a pitch invasion left a player and a referee injured and forced the abandonment of the A-League Men Melbourne derby amid the ugliest scenes in the competition's history.

Melbourne Victory issued a formal apology after a rival goalkeeper was left with a concussion and needed stitches.

Saturday night's Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned for safety reasons after Melbourne City goalkeeper Thomas Glover and referee Alex King were both ...

How did it come to this? “I don’t know how we recover from this. Glover seemed to throw one of the flares back towards the Victory fans. “The PFA has met with the players involved in tonight’s match and will continue to ensure they are provided with the full support and resources of the PFA,” a PFA statement said. In a statement posted a few hours after the abandonment of the match for safety reasons, the Victory said it was “devastated” and apologised to Glover, King and the cameraman. Players’ union Professional Football Australia have called for the “strongest possible sanctions” to be slapped on the Melbourne Victory fans responsible for assaulting Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King and a member of the broadcast staff.

The game was stopped after a pitch invasion led to Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex King being struck in the head with a metal bucket.

Fans then rushed the pitch and Glover and King were both struck by the metal bucket, which is filled with sand and used to dispose of flares. Australian football is reeling after a pitch invasion left a player and a referee injured and forced the abandonment of the A-League Men Melbourne derby amid the ugliest scenes in the competition's history. But the situation escalated when a flare from the Victory active area hit the cameraman, then exploded when Glover picked up another flare off the ground and threw it back into the stands.

In an incident described by some as Australian football's darkest day, Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover sustained a suspected concussion and a gash to his ...

“The damage done to our game tonight is inconceivable. Football for the Fans (featuring eight dollar signs)” and “No More Lie$ Are we invisible fans?” Supporters left the field after a short period of time and the crowd left the stadium. We can only hope that those responsible are dealt with accordingly, and the individual that assaulted a professional athlete is thrown in jail. “The match was abandoned after approximately 150-200 Melbourne Victory supporters entered the field of play. “Didn’t realise there were so many that ran onto the pitch. APL Out”. It happens time & time again. We take a step forward & then 10 steps backwards, in this case 100 backwards… Glover had to receive medical attention for his injuries. He then left his post presumably for safety reasons. “These incidents are being investigated by police.

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory was abandoned amid chaotic scenes following a pitch invasion.

are not acceptable under any circumstance and have no place in football," Victory said. A flare also appeared to hit a Network 10 cameraman covering the match. He was taken to hospital for scans and follow-up checks.

Saturday night's Melbourne derby at AAMI Park was abandoned for safety reasons after Melbourne City goalkeeper Thomas Glover and referee Alex King were both ...

How did it come to this? “I don’t know how we recover from this. Glover seemed to throw one of the flares back towards the Victory fans. “There should have just been a walkout, not an invasion of the pitch, the flares and the assaults.” “The PFA has met with the players involved in tonight’s match and will continue to ensure they are provided with the full support and resources of the PFA,” a PFA statement said. In a statement posted a few hours after the abandonment of the match for safety reasons, the Victory said it was “devastated” and apologised to Glover, King and the cameraman. “This was supposed to be a time when we were celebrating the wonderful achievements of our Socceroos at the World Cup, and now this has happened,” a saddened Slater said. Players’ union Professional Football Australia have called for the “strongest possible sanctions” to be slapped on the Melbourne Victory fans responsible for assaulting Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King and a member of the broadcast staff. “The security and welfare of everyone involved in a football match is paramount and the club will not accept this behaviour. Melbourne Victory has condemned fabs of the club that invaded the pitch in Saturday night’s Melbourne derby and assaulted Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, referee Alex King and a cameraman. FA later issued a statement, saying the match was abandoned “in accordance with Law 5.3 of the Laws of the Game in order to protect the integrity of the match.” “A full investigation will take place and those responsible will face the harshest of punishments.”

Several fans rushed the field about 21 minutes into the contest between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, with City goalkeeper Tom Glover and referee Alex ...

We saw in Melbourne, the fans at Fed Square, thousands and thousands of great football fans that came together to support the Socceroos. “I’m not worried at all about hosting the Women’s World Cup. It’s not the first time the Victory have been given a ‘show cause’ notice by FA after an incident involving their fans. FA no longer operates the A-League, but does regulate and govern the league. The incident began when flares were thrown onto the pitch moments before the pitch invasion. Glover sustained a concussion after being hit in the head with a metal bucket, and both Glover and King suffered cuts during the ruckus.

Melbourne City goalkeeper attacked as fans storm the field during A-League Men match. A-League referee Alex King warned Melbourne City goalkeeper Tommy Glover “ ...

“It was right at the time they were about to go, then they were just surrounded. “There’s plenty of security on match day. Then it was obviously too late and all hell broke loose. “He obviously saw what was happening. King was covered in sand from the bucket, but narrowly missed the full force of the flying object. Glover was ushered from the field with blood pouring down his face after being struck by a bucket.

Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the A-League riot that has shocked the football world. In an incident described by some as Australian f.

“The damage done to our game tonight is inconceivable. Football for the Fans (featuring eight dollar signs)” and “No More Lie$ Are we invisible fans?” Supporters left the field after a short period of time and the crowd left the stadium. We can only hope that those responsible are dealt with accordingly, and the individual that assaulted a professional athlete is thrown in jail. “The match was abandoned after approximately 150-200 Melbourne Victory supporters entered the field of play. “Didn’t realise there were so many that ran onto the pitch. APL Out”. It happens time & time again. We take a step forward & then 10 steps backwards, in this case 100 backwards… Glover had to receive medical attention for his injuries. He then left his post presumably for safety reasons. “These incidents are being investigated by police.

After one of the ugliest moments in Australian football history, the game is left wondering how to pick up the pieces as authorities promise major ...

"This is exactly what we don't want here. "Being passionate and loving the game means respecting the game and upholding the rules around it, protecting your fellow spectators and of course your players and all the rest. Former Socceroos captain, and football commentator, Paul Wade said he was "ashamed" by the behaviour of the spectators, who he described as "morons".

The damage done by the appalling scenes at AAMI Park on Saturday night will take years to reverse. Where does the A-League go from here?

The APL may as well trudge to Football Australia’s offices and return the shattered, jagged pieces of domestic football in this country to them – or at least have the good grace to admit they need help gluing them back together. The clubs, he was told, were incapable of running it, and would run it into the ground soon enough. Zooming out, the bigger picture is a mess; a mélange of despair, disappointment and depression. As for Glover himself, those close to him say he had no intention of throwing the flare – which had initially been thrown on the field, his workplace – back into the stands. [controversial grand final deal with Destination NSW](/link/follow-20170101-p5c5h2) was the catalyst for the incendiary atmosphere at AAMI Park, and while OSM and rivals City Terrace had vowed to walk out in protest after 20 minutes, there was always a chance it could turn ugly, quickly – and so it proved, largely because there was nobody on hand to protect Glover and referee Alex King. None of those who entered the field of play should be welcome at a sporting event in Australia ever again.