BREAKING: Western United has just received an urgent extension to appeal Football Australia’s decision to withdraw its A-League license. This critical development comes after the club failed to meet essential financial criteria, leaving fans and stakeholders in suspense about the future of the team.
As reported by Star Weekly, the club had initially been granted just seven days to lodge an appeal. That deadline had recently passed, but now, they have confirmed that additional time has been granted to pursue their case.
In a statement released on Monday afternoon, Western United expressed gratitude to its supporters: “We’d like to thank our loyal fans, members, and partners that have rallied around the club in the past week. The support and love for the green and black from the community has been overwhelming.” The club emphasized their commitment to fighting for the loyal fanbase and vowed to exhaust every avenue available.
Previously, a spokesperson from Football Australia stated that the First Instance Board (FIB) found Western United unable to fulfill the necessary licensing requirements. “As such, Western United FC’s license has been withdrawn, effective immediately,” they confirmed.
However, the club is determined to challenge this decision. Earlier statements indicated that Western United is confident in a positive outcome, especially as the sale of the club and an upcoming capital injection from KAM Melbourne are underway.
“Our commitment to our members, supporters, and the broader Australian football public remains strong. We will fight for our club with the same spirit, belief, and resilience that has defined us from the very beginning,” the club stated.
This situation is unfolding rapidly, and Western United fans are eagerly awaiting further updates. The outcome of this appeal could significantly impact the club’s future in the A-League and the Australian football landscape as a whole.
Stay tuned for more developments as this story progresses.
