Brisbane Roar have released the following statement after it emerged that the club had failed to once again pay staff and players on time.
All Hyundai A-League players, coaches and administration staff of the club have been paid.
In addition, superannuation payments for all players, coaches and administration staff are up to date.
Today Brisbane Roar Football Club Managing Director Daniel Cobb met with Football Federation Australia officials to discuss the club’s situation.
“I have briefed the FFA [Football Federation Australia] and PFA [Professional Footballers Australia] to assure them that player, coach and administration staff wages and superannuation are up to date”, Mr. Cobb said.
“Today’s meeting with FFA was brought about by a default from the Bakrie Group on the recapitalisation of the club.
“I agreed to come in as Managing Director in order to stabilise the club on the condition that a 1.1 million dollar injection in to the club was provided on July 1st 2016.
“As of today in regards to that payment, only $405,000 has been provided. This has a significant impact on the club moving forward and in particular our move to Ballymore.”
“Discussions are now taking place with the The Bakrie Group about how this situation will be rectified. I will keep all stakeholders including the FFA and PFA informed over the coming days.”
