The future of the Bakrie Group's ownership of A-League side Brisbane Roar "hangs in the balance after the conglomerate delayed its response regarding issues surrounding its leadership to Football Federation Australia," according to Dominic Bossi of the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. The "uncertainty over the ownership of the club grew on Monday after the FFA became frustrated by the lack of leadership, direction and administrators at the club, which left it rudderless during vital stages of the off-season." The Bakrie Group is "running the risk of breaching its A-League licence agreement following the exodus" of CEO David Pourre and other key directors that has left coach John Aloisi unable to recruit players for next season. The FFA had "demanded the owners made their intentions clear for the direction of the club's future" by 5pm on Monday but instead received a request from the Bakrie Group for a seven-day extension that has not yet been approved. An FFA spokesperson said, "The Bakrie Group has requested an extension of seven days to address matters raised by FFA. FFA is considering the request an extension" (SMH, 5/30).
