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World Cup 2010: Brisbane Roar Captain Craig Moore Leaves Club To Further South Africa Ambitions
The skipper also issued an ultimatum after making it clear he wouldn't work under Ange Postecoglou.
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Dec 31, 2009 5:32:13 PM
Socceroo veteran Craig Moore has departed the Brisbane Roar immediately, after being released by the A-League club, having issued an ultimatum that he would no longer work under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Moore sought a release two days ago in order to secure a short-term European deal to further his World Cup 2010 ambitions.
With Moore’s departure Brisbane will now turn its attention to securing A-League finals football this season and the recruiting program for next season, including the search for a marquee player.
Chief executive Peter McLennan said the parting of ways was likely to be permanent.
“During discussions with Craig over the past eight weeks he made it clear he was unhappy working under Ange Postecoglou at the club,” McLennan said.
“On at least two occasions during that time Craig issued me with the ultimatum that either Ange went or he went.
“Clearly over recent weeks the club has begun to move in a new and exciting direction and the bottom line is that no individual is bigger than the club.
“It is regrettable Craig won’t be a part of what we believe will be a bright future.
“We have complete faith in what Ange is seeking to achieve at the club and he has everyone’s full support.
“As a club we have always maintained we would support Craig’s ambitions in regards to the World Cup, the only difference in his departure is we had hoped he would return following the tournament.
“We thank Craig for his contribution to the Roar and wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.
“Like every Australian football fan we hope he has an outstanding World Cup in South Africa.”
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Moore sought a release two days ago in order to secure a short-term European deal to further his World Cup 2010 ambitions.
With Moore’s departure Brisbane will now turn its attention to securing A-League finals football this season and the recruiting program for next season, including the search for a marquee player.
Chief executive Peter McLennan said the parting of ways was likely to be permanent.
“During discussions with Craig over the past eight weeks he made it clear he was unhappy working under Ange Postecoglou at the club,” McLennan said.
“On at least two occasions during that time Craig issued me with the ultimatum that either Ange went or he went.
“Clearly over recent weeks the club has begun to move in a new and exciting direction and the bottom line is that no individual is bigger than the club.
“It is regrettable Craig won’t be a part of what we believe will be a bright future.
“We have complete faith in what Ange is seeking to achieve at the club and he has everyone’s full support.
“As a club we have always maintained we would support Craig’s ambitions in regards to the World Cup, the only difference in his departure is we had hoped he would return following the tournament.
“We thank Craig for his contribution to the Roar and wish him the best of luck with his future endeavours.
“Like every Australian football fan we hope he has an outstanding World Cup in South Africa.”
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