Tumultuous times after resignation

ANGE Postecoglou’s resignation could herald a period of unparalleled chaos at the head of Australian football, with the Socceroos leaderless six months from the World Cup and FIFA potentially taking charge within days.

Questions immediately arose as to who would choose Postecoglou’s successor, following his departure just days after securing qualification for the World Cup.

If agreement for reform of Football Federation Australia’s power structure isn’t reached at its AGM next Thursday, FIFA could decide to sweep away the FFA board before Christmas – leaving the Australian game without a chairman, board and national coach.

Adelaide United chairman Greg Griffin, acting as spokesman for the A-League clubs, demanded that no coach be appointed until a new board appointed.

“The decision should be made by a new board of FFA when it is elected,” he said.