Steven Lowy hits outs at 'hopelessly superficial and naive' detractors upon FFA exit

Australia's Massimo Luongo scored in the last play of the game as the Socceroos held the Korea Republic 1-1 at Suncorp Stadium. FFA Head of Leagues Craig O'Rourke says plans to expand the A-League are very much on target, but only if the incoming Football Federation Australia board can pick the two successful bids before the end of January. Outgoing Football Federation Australia chair Steven Lowy took a swipe at his detractors as he handed over power on Monday at the organisation's AGM. Lowy spoke of his board's "Last Supper," evoked comments from former prime minister Kevin Rudd and dished up some harsh words for critics who suggested the previous FFA board was light on football experience. "I hear the argument that is fashionable at the moment that there must be more 'football people' and fewer 'suits' represented on the board,"...

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