Big clubs, small league

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Each new season brings a number of changes with it.


Players and managers are constantly under pressure to perform or face the looming threat of contract termination.


The countries two biggest clubs (market wise) Melbourne Victroy and Sydney FC currently find themselves without a coach after inconsistent seasons.


Following the success of Central Coast and Brisbane Roar the A-League has learnt the value of good coaches and what they can do to a club.


News sites suggest Sydney may be close to signing Graham Arnold and that Melbourne Victory is also making a play for Ange Postecoglou. 


These bigger clubs have traditionally relied on proven personnel to satisfy the high expectations of their fans and rarely take risks in fear of failure.

However given the youthful nature of the a-league should smaller clubs be shielded from larger clubs in order to be allowed to grow and develop?

Specifically should the FFA introduce rules to protect smaller clubs losing their coaches and other staff?

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