Jonah Ley
@jonah-ley.bsky.social
I am an A-Leagues writer/contributor with The Roar. I also follow other sports, Australian politics, world geopolitics, and pop culture. I use this account to share articles I've read or written, videos I've watched, or podcasts I've listened to.
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Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's sides into "hibernation".
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Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's sides into "hibernation".
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Western United in "hibernation", won't play upcoming A-League seasons
Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's si...
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September 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Details in @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's sides into "hibernation".
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's sides into "hibernation".
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Football Australia’s Appeals and Entry Control Body has adjourned its decision on Western United’s appeal until next Tuesday, Sep 9, after a request for “further submissions (on discrete questions) from the parties involved.”
Have confirmed with Football Australia that Western United’s appeal hearing against the stripping of their A-League licence is still set to go ahead on Tuesday evening.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
September 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Football Australia’s Appeals and Entry Control Body has adjourned its decision on Western United’s appeal until next Tuesday, Sep 9, after a request for “further submissions (on discrete questions) from the parties involved.”
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Have confirmed with Football Australia that Western United’s appeal hearing against the stripping of their A-League licence is still set to go ahead on Tuesday evening.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
September 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Have confirmed with Football Australia that Western United’s appeal hearing against the stripping of their A-League licence is still set to go ahead on Tuesday evening.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
It flows United’s successful application on Friday evening to stay their liquidation ahead of an appeal.
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Western United has released a statement.
The winding up order has been stayed pending an application to review the court’s decision. The stay will remain until an appeal is heard.
The winding up order has been stayed pending an application to review the court’s decision. The stay will remain until an appeal is heard.
August 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Western United has released a statement.
The winding up order has been stayed pending an application to review the court’s decision. The stay will remain until an appeal is heard.
The winding up order has been stayed pending an application to review the court’s decision. The stay will remain until an appeal is heard.
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Western United has been granted an extension to appeal the stripping of its A-League licence - until 10 am on Thursday, the 21st of August.
No further extensions will be granted.
FA's independent first instance board must respond to an appeal within eight days.
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No further extensions will be granted.
FA's independent first instance board must respond to an appeal within eight days.
@espnaustralia.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Western United has been granted an extension to appeal the stripping of its A-League licence - until 10 am on Thursday, the 21st of August.
No further extensions will be granted.
FA's independent first instance board must respond to an appeal within eight days.
@espnaustralia.bsky.social
No further extensions will be granted.
FA's independent first instance board must respond to an appeal within eight days.
@espnaustralia.bsky.social
My newest article published on The Roar (14/08). I argue that Western United's likely demise grants Macarthur FC a chance to break the shackles as a 'Gallop-Foxtel-era' expansion team and capitalise on their advantages.
#ALeague #WesternUnited #MacarthurFC
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#ALeague #WesternUnited #MacarthurFC
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Why Macarthur can be the big winner in Western United's demise
As Western United FC bites the unturned Tarneit dust, an opportunity arises for fellow-2018 expansion entrant Macarthur FC to capitalise and leapfrog themselves into…
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August 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My newest article published on The Roar (14/08). I argue that Western United's likely demise grants Macarthur FC a chance to break the shackles as a 'Gallop-Foxtel-era' expansion team and capitalise on their advantages.
#ALeague #WesternUnited #MacarthurFC
www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/14/w...
#ALeague #WesternUnited #MacarthurFC
www.theroar.com.au/2025/08/14/w...
"If Australia wants to chart its own path between Washington and Beijing, it must invest in its own capacity — not just in diplomacy and defence, but in language, history, politics and society."
Agreed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Agreed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Xi Jinping has Beijing singing to his tune on Anthony Albanese
The prime minister's visit to Beijing featured an unusual one-on-one meal with China's most powerful man. It's significant in more ways than one.
www.abc.net.au
July 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"If Australia wants to chart its own path between Washington and Beijing, it must invest in its own capacity — not just in diplomacy and defence, but in language, history, politics and society."
Agreed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Agreed.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
What The HELL is GOING on With Xbox?
YouTube video by gameranx
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July 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Understand that the majority of Western United’s men’s and women’s players have been paid their wages, with the last few outstanding being processed. Staff in the process of being paid, too.
No updates, as yet, surrounding here proposed takeover by KAM.
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No updates, as yet, surrounding here proposed takeover by KAM.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Understand that the majority of Western United’s men’s and women’s players have been paid their wages, with the last few outstanding being processed. Staff in the process of being paid, too.
No updates, as yet, surrounding here proposed takeover by KAM.
@espnausnz.bsky.social
No updates, as yet, surrounding here proposed takeover by KAM.
@espnausnz.bsky.social
A very interesting and informing video on how the global economy & debt works.
If Every Country Is in Debt… Who's the Money Owed To?
YouTube video by The Invisible Hand
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June 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A very interesting and informing video on how the global economy & debt works.
