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1. Update M.M. Robinson's Field to Artificial Grass 
For years the condition of the fields at M.M. Robinson have been appalling.
Since becoming FIFA President in June 1998, Sepp Blatter has committed innumerable crimes against the sport of football, blatantly disrespecting the game, its players, its supporters, and its officials.
1)Mr. Blatters wildly inappropriate requests for womens football shorts to be made tighter border on the sexist.
2) There have been constant reports of vote rigging, financial corruption and financial mismanagement within FIFA with Mr. Blatter at the centre.
3) Allegations of corruption and financial irregularities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA#Allegations_of_financial_irregularities)
4)Refusal to implement modern goal-line technology to take pressure off referees and ensure fair play.
5) More recently, remarks made by Sepp Blatter condoning racism on the football field.
Gol TV Canada has been available for about 5 years now and still does not offer their service in HD and now they are getting people to call their cable companies but nothing seems to be happening from it at all.
There is a proposal in place to redevelop sports fields in Roma Qld .
There is a number of concerns in regards to this development, and they are outlined below;
1/ The proposed development is in a flood zone.
2/ Shared facilities are proposed.These include fields, clubrooms, etc. Little detail on the workings of this club is currently available;
3/ Access to the proposed facility is poor. A considerable road upgrade would need to be undertaken.
4/ Current facilities used by cricket and Rugby Union would be rezoned for commercial development. This would have a detrimental effect on the appearance of Roma.
5/ In particular concern to the Rugby Union Club,is their requirement that as they are part of a wider competition, their homefield requirements would become paramount. This would impact on potential availability of the clubrooms for other sports, and could be cause for conflict.
6/ Council has not engaged the Community in a meaningful way. Their approach has been piecemeal and fractious.
7/ Lesser Sports such has Soccer have not been able to plan with certainty. Coupled with natural disaster (the soccer fields have experienced severe flooding over the last two years), this has impacted negatively on the viability of the Club.
Since 2008, UBC’s administration has been considering joining the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) as the main organizing body for the university’s varsity sports. Currently, UBC is a member of CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) in the Canada West Region.
Membership in the NCAA would help UBC attract academically qualified student athletes from across Canada and the US, who would otherwise choose NCAA affiliated schools. This allows the university to build a top-tier varsity athletics program, to match its top-tier academic reputation.
A decision is expected on this matter by April, 2011, in advance of the next NCAA Division II application deadline of June 1, 2011.
6. Introduction of video review in national and international soccer games
Introduction of video review in national and international soccer games.
7. Support increased sporting / recreational grounds & field lighting
To petition the Qld Government to release an excess parcel of land adjacent to existing sporting fields to the Cairns Regional Council to provide additional floodlit rectangular sporting fields for the Edmonton and Cairns Southern Corridor communities for future sporting and recreational activities in a high population growth area.
Dan Courtemanche from MLS is aware of our group and efforts to have an MLS team in Atlanta.
9. Stop high Wages in Football
Footballers are people who think they are untouchable but in truth they need to wake up and realise that they aren't and there are other people in the world who deserve the money or at least a piece of that money, and with your help we can get FIFA to cap the wages and stop them getting absurd amounts of money.
Yet again, the voices and opinions of what make Scottish Football what it is, the FANS has gone unheard and unheeded.
Yet again, two clubs that could not care less about OUR game - only their own bank accounts - are attempting to bully every other club into bending to their will.
Yet again, the Old Pals Act, The Old Firm, are hitting, not only SPL but SFL, clubs with their big stick.
Yet again, business not sport, is trying to force the issue.
Football is billed as the Beautiful Game, the game for the man in the street.
Some modern day football CLUBS, however, seem to think that "the man in the street", the paying customer is now less important than having television cameras at their matches.
They are WRONG!
It's OUR "ball" ... and without US, they have no game! Without US, the game has no soul!
For some reason, the Old Firm are still seen as having a position of strength.
WHY?
No longer can they threaten to take their "product" elsewhere if they don't get their way.
The English don't want them. UEFA and FIFA have told them they are stuck here.
So why the hell are OUR clubs still listening to them?
11. Irvin khoza must release Ruud krol
This petition is as a result of lack of progress being made by our coach,in terms of the general performance of the team.
1. He is costing us millions in development by always offloading players from development structures of the team.
2. Millions again with players who are bought and then not being used.
3. He is costing us future supporters in that,there is little success at the team.only 2 in 10 children under 10 support pirates.as the old supporters fade,there would be very few people associated with the team.
4. He does not promote unity in the team by fielding players out of position,even when those bought for those positions are available.
5. He has compromised the style of play that the team is known for.lack of direction.
6. Does not seem to have a plan B when the initial plan does not yield the required results.
7. His team is not selected according to form.
12. Appeal to Football Federation Australia to Discipline Referees
Numerous occasions this season, bad decisions and an overall inconsistency of refereeing has had a major impact on games and the A-league.
In a sport where one bad decision can be the difference between winning and losing, referees MUST be held accountable for their actions and overall bad judgement.
13. No to commercial logo on FC Barcelona jerseys
FC Barcelona have announced an agreement with Qatar through its Qatar Sports Investment agency, which will be providing the necessary resources for the Qatar Foundation to become FCB’s shirt sponsor.
Blaugrana vice-president Javier Faus explained that the club will receive €30m each season for years, starting on July 1, 2011 running until June 30, 2016, plus bonuses for trophies won that could total €5m. During the 2010/11 campaign the club will also receive a further €15m for the concept of commercial rights, bringing the total of the deal to €170m.
FC Barcelona lost something forever: their status as the only club in top-level football still without a sponsor on their shirts. As the current coach of the Catalan national team, and Barcelona legend, Johann Cryuff said: "With this deal with Qatar, Barcelona isn't more than a club any longer, it's just one more club."
Is it worth losing your individuality in exchange for gaining an amount of money that is worth less than 10% of the budget? We think not, because this uniqueness, together with all that it represents to FC Barcelona club, is priceless.
Please sign this petition to save one of the symbols of our beloved Barca.
Since becoming FIFA President in June 1998, Sepp Blatter has committed innumerable crimes against the sport of football, blatantly disrespecting the game, its players, its supporters, and its officials.
Blatter has been involved in several scandals:
1. Allegations of corruption and financial irregularities (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA#Allegations_of_financial_irregularities)
2. Blatant sexism towards female footballers in 2004 when he suggested that women should "wear tighter shorts and low cut shirts... to create a more female aesthetic" and attract more male fans
3. Refusal to implement modern goal-line technology to take pressure off referees and ensure fair play
15. Keep United Green and Gold
Stretford-End.com are campaigning to Manchester United FC to refrain from using the green and gold colours on their kits until the Glazers have relinquished or otherwise cease controlling the club.
The campaign is also to signify the supporters desire to restore green and gold to the clubs official away colours after the Glazers' time at the club has ended.
Thanks to ManUtd24.wordpress.com for supporting the campaign.
16. Force FIFA to use Goal Line Technology
After the debacle that was Frank Lampard's disallowed goal (THAT WAS CLEARLY A GOAL) was shown on TV as a clear goal. This just proves that FIFA need to start using Goal line technology as an aid to officials in matches.
Situations like this should no longer be part of football, technology like this is in use in other sports, so why is Sepp Blatter so against it, if he does not want it then maybe it was time he was replaced too.
17. Usage of video technology in soccer
We would like to promote justice and fairness in sports.
Please join our petition if you believe in justice and sports.
Some sports organizations allow referees or other officials to consult replay footage before making or revising a decision about an unclear or dubious play. This is variously called video referee, video umpire, instant replay official, television match official or third umpire.
Other associations allow video evidence only after the end of the contest, for example to penalize a player for misconduct not noticed by the officials during play.
18. Move New Zealand to the AFC!
New Zealand, a country east of Australia in the Oceania, is affiliated with the Oceania Football Association. Through 2007-2009, the team qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The team in previous years however, have not been able to achieve this. This is due to their affiliation with the OFC.
Because a OFC team is not guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, New Zealand have struggled.
If they move to the AFC, they are more likely to qualify. Also, there are more benefits.
1. If New Zealand move, the team improves. Because the team faces more competitive teams (Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, etc), they will be able to learn the "asian" style of playing.
2. Higher attendances. Due to lack of competitive games, the Westpac has often had less than 4,000 fans at the stadium. But due to more eager away fans and more confident home fans would shoot up attendances.
3. Rise of popularity in football. Again, because of more competition, the popularity of football would rise. More higher attendances and a better team would build more confidence and a better future in the beautiful game.
4. Smaller teams in the OFC would be likely to qualify, due to a more balanced qualification system and if FIFA can figure a way to give the OFC a automatic spot, the small teams get a chance. This is football, everyone deserves a chance at making it to the world cup.
There are probably more benefits, but with these 4 this could help build a future in football in New Zealand.
19. England To win the World Cup!
COME ON ENGLAND!!!!
The England national football team represents England in international association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. Although most national teams worldwide represent a sovereign state, the four Home Nations which form the United Kingdom are each represented separately in international tournaments, except at the Olympics. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London and their head coach is Fabio Capello.
England are one of seven national teams to have won the FIFA World Cup, which they did in 1966 when they hosted the finals. They defeated West Germany 4–2 in extra time in the final. Since then their best performance at a World Cup was reaching the semifinals in 1990, where they lost to West Germany on penalties. They reached the semifinals of the UEFA European Championship in 1968 and 1996. They were the most successful of the home nations in the British Home Championship with 54 wins (including 20 shared wins) before the competition was suspended in 1984. They remain a prominent team on the global stage, rarely dropping outside of the top ten on both the FIFA and Elo rankings.
20. Let is fly our england-st george's flags
I have heard recently that we British have had our rights of flying our British flags and wearing our shirts during the world cup taken away.
We as British citizens should be allowed to do so.
21. Keep England Pride going and stop the police taking our flags and tops
The police have announced that they are taking away our flags and tops ahead of the world cup as they say it's racist.
22. Support Our Country and Our Football Team
Police are going round pubs and clubs .. saying that we cannot wear our ENGLAND tops for the football and we have to take the flags down as it is upsetting the immigrants that don't come from here! now I'm not racist, but this is going a step to far! ..
23. Request to FA to allow 3 teams to be promoted to League 2
We all know football is changing, but its not just at the top in the likes of the Premier League and Championship.
The Football Conference, the top flight of non league football* has became one of the toughest leagues in the world to get out of. The division is now made up of 14 ex football league clubs. Many of the teams promoted in the past such as Doncaster, Exeter and Carlisle have achieved double promotions because the standard of football is higher than in League 2.
Of course this would benefit football at a grassroots level giving teams more to play for and increasing the chance of success, however those teams currently playing in League 2 would be handed an extra lifeline if relegated. Four teams are promoted from League 2 and four teams are relegated from the Football Conference so why should there be only two between these levels.
With a new FA chairman coming soon and the Conference stronger than ever despite its neglect from the Premier League, it is the perfect time to make the voices of both the Clubs and Supporters of the foundations of English Football heard.
For further information or to get involved please email ConferenceUnited@googlemail.com
24. England fans should be able to support our country's football team openly
Well you have all heard about how were not supposed to be allowed to wear our England shirts or how we're not allowed to fly mighty England flag due to other ethic minorities not being happy about it during the world cup season.
Ok, if your a football fan, heritage and tradition means a lot to you. How would you feel if that was about to be swiped away?
Stoke City Football Club's (The Potters) kit, is going to change!
They are getting rid of our famous red and white vertical stripes, abolishing 147 years of tradition and history!
We cannot let this happen.
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26. Bring Back Death Penalty In South Africa!
For the past fifteen years there has been a RAPID increase in murder, rape and all other incredibly savage acts and crime in general. South Africa is currently NUMBER ONE on in the world for murder, rape and all crime and therefore earned the name "CRIME CAPITAL OF THE WORLD".
More then THREE THOUSAND FARMERS have been murdered since 1994 and nearly more then 50 South Africans are murdered PER DAY! A BIG portion of that are CHILDREN that were RAPED TO DEATH!
These SAVAGES are seldom caught and only a few gets captured and convicted. Most of these murderers actually prefer being in jail. They receive clean beds, three meals and free education if they so desire.
This becomes another burden on the taxpayer. With other words the law-abiding citizens of South Africa actually are then the ones getting punished for the murderer 's heinous acts! More then 600 South Africans have actually successfully gained refugee status in other countries! HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS South Africans have already fled the country in fear of their lives! This resulted in the ultimate "Brain Drain" of the country.
Instead of keeping the LAW-ABIDING, EDUCATED citizens of South Africa IN the country, the Lack of the South African Government's involvement and lack of proper punishment has secured South Africa 's first place as a MURDER/RAPE/CRIME - CAPITAL IN THE WORLD!
I am of the strong opinion that Capital Punishment for murder should be reintroduced to South Africa! Amnesty International states that the Death Penalty 'violates the right of the life as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.' The question - What about the lives and rights of the victims? Were they not entitled to the Right of Life and Prohibition of Torture?
The person that takes the life savagely of another should no longer benefit from the protections afforded under any legislation. The failure of the government to actually ensure the citizens of South Africa a safer country is no longer expectable.
A Jail term is no longer a deterrent. BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA! PLEASE VISIT our pages on FACEBOOK -
EYE ON SOUTH AFRICA
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108003955902770&ref=mf
27. Michael Ballack for Bayern Munich
I would like to put forward the idea of the german captain Michael Ballack returning to Bayern Munich.
He has been unsuccessful in London and he should be at a club that treats him well like FC Bayern.
He is a free agent in the summer of 2010 so there would be no transfer fee.
I just feel that alot of bayern fans(me included) would very much like to see Michael Ballack back in the red of bayern again.
He would be a great addition to the squad and would add experience in the midfield area.
28. Keep Alpharetta Soccer Alive and Kicking
The Alpharetta Ambush Soccer Club (the “Club”) is administered by the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department (“ARPD”). The Club has consistently developed youth athletes utilizing ARPD facilities at Webb Bridge Park and North Park for the past 10 years. The Club consists of advanced players at the Academy (U9 – U12) and Select (U13 - U19) levels. Nearly 400 children currently play in the program.
ARPD recently began enforcing a residency requirement that by Fall 2011 will require each individual Ambush team to maintain a roster consisting of at least 50% City of Alpharetta residents. At present, the Club proudly maintains an overall residency of greater than 50%.
Enforcing the residency rule on a per-team basis creates significant instability to individual teams and to the Club as a whole:
- Some Alpharetta residents will be forced to suddenly find neighboring/competing clubs to play on if/when their team disbands.
- Teams that do meet the residency requirement on an individual team basis face greater uncertainty about what the status of their team will be from year to year, impacting team and player retention.
- As a defensive measure, some Alpharetta residents will also leave the Club to avoid the team instability altogether; they don’t want to get left behind.
- This per-team rule creates a vicious circle, impacting trainer retention, trainer quality, program attractiveness among new players, and the quality of the program overall.
Instability among the Club also impacts Alpharetta businesses. Ambush soccer generates significant revenue for local Alpharetta businesses. With over 1200 weekly trips from parents to practices and games, it’s conservative to estimate that revenue alone could reach at least $500,000 annually for local business.
POSITION: The Ambush Club supports and respects the City’s desire to be good stewards of Alpharetta residents’ resources. We ask that the ARPD 50% residency requirement be calculated based on the Ambush Club as a whole and not on each individual team. This position provides greater flexibility so that the Club can provide a strong, stable, quality soccer program that supports the residents and businesses of the City of Alpharetta. This change will allow for both entities to be successful in satisfying their ultimate needs. We ask for your help in petitioning the Alpharetta City Council and its members to adopt our recommendation.
29. Save Alpharetta Ambush Soccer
The Alpharetta Ambush soccer program is administered by the City of Alpharetta. The team has achieved great success in the 9 years since DOC David Eristavi has managed the program, with many successful young players moving through Rec leagues to Academy to Select to RPL3. Eighty percent of players from top Ambush teams have even been offered soccer scholarships, many at NCAA Div. 1 schools.
The Ambush club is well known in the soccer community due to this success and has attracted top trainers who coach top Alpharetta talent.
During the 2007/08 season, the City of Alpharetta changed the residency requirement for Ambush teams from 50% for the entire program to 50% per individual team. This ruling has already had a detrimental effect on the Ambush Club and its residents.
Imposing a 50% residency requirement per individual team creates instability, including those who meet the requirement, as they are left with uncertainty from year to year about their team's status. The uncertainty has and will continue to lead to defections to other clubs.
We believe Alpharetta residents benefit by having a high-calibre youth soccer club by:
- Generating interest for youth soccer at all levels including Rec;
- Providing Alpharetta residents with a top-notch club and high-quality teams for their youth players to participate in;
- Adding to the great schools and programs that attract people to Alpharetta;
- Having players act as ambassadors for the City of Alpharetta;
- Teaching life skills on and off the field;
- Creating a stronger Alpharetta community for youth and adults;
- and thereby increasing housing values
We support the City's desire to be good stewards of residents' resources, and believe this can be achieved while still creating greater stability for the Club by enforcing the 50% residency requirement to the Ambush Club as a whole vs. individual Ambush teams.
30. Keep Football Fever on the air!
Australia's premier football show for over six years, Football Fever, founded by Paul Williams is to go to air for the final time on March 28th on SkySports Radio 1017AM.
The show is THE source for A-League and international world football news on the Australian airwaves. With the 2010 World Cup in South Africa fast approaching, football fans and Sky Sports Radio NEED Football Fever to stay on the air!
Sunday nights just would not be the same without Damo, Francis, Les and Terazio - not to mention Mr Modrich, fellow emailers and callers!
Express your support for the show and let SKY SPORTS RADIO know about the loss that FOOTBALL FEVER will be to their program schedule.
