The relative silence regarding FFA’s search for a new Matildas coach has caused all kinds of interesting rumours online.
One thing is for certain and that is the FFA will need to balance its books.Â
With a $43.5 million cash shortfall due to the loss of major sponsors, Foxtel’s revised TV deal and Macarthur FC’s re-negotiated license fee, the reality is FFA are struggling for funds meaning the ability to afford someone like dual World Cup winner Jill Ellis is looking unlikely.Â
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Some Matildas insiders believe an Australian will likely get the job, partly because they know the Australian way and because it would be a cheaper alternative for FFA.
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Former Matildas assistant Ross Aloisi has been rumoured as a favourite while Young Matildas coach Leah Blayney has been sounded out by some as a candidate.Â
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The Matildas coaching debate is turning into a soap opera with rumours and innuendo outweighing any firm plans from FFA. It is believed a committee will be formed with a decision made by the end of September, but no timeline has been publicly confirmed by FFA.Â
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It is understood the early front runners in Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro and Italian legend Carolina Morace have also not been called as yet.Â
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Montemurro was sounded out before Ante Milicic quit his role but has apparently not been contacted since, with a source close to the former Melbourne City championship winning coach confirming the Australian's disappointment at the snub.Â
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Morace, who is currently working as a TV pundit for the Serie A in Italy, is very eager for the role and many are surprised at FFA’s lack of contact.Â
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Rumours that former England coach Phil Neville is considered have been dismissed by FFA insiders.Â
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Whoever wins the England coaching role is likely to impact on FFA’s decision. Dutch woman Sarina Wiegman was favoured to take the role, but signed a new contract with the Dutch FA last December and has indicated she wants to take her motherland to the Olympics in Tokyo, where they may well compete for a medal.Â
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