(Punxsutawney) Phil Stubbins

[Premy]

Westvale Olympic FC

Stubbins first stint into club management was with Westvale Olympic. Together with the club they successfully travelled through the State leagues of Victorian football by claiming a championship in each of the years 94, 95, 96, 98.

Whittlesea Stallions FC

Whittlesea Stallions FC became a newly formed member of the Victorian State League in 2000. Stubbins coached the youthful Stallions to two championships in their first two campaigns before moving on in 2004.

Heidelberg United FC

As a former player of the club, Stubbins returned as coach to Heidelberg United in 2004. His first year in charge was again to prove fruitful, as the club were crowned champions of the Victorian State League, first division. The club finished Runner/up in the Victorian Premier League the following season and also attained a grand final berth against eventual winners Green Gully FC.

Richmond FC

Stubbins accepted a challenging role with Richmond FC in 2006, joining the German backed outfit in last position on the Victorian Premier League table and halfway through their fixtures. Nevertheless, he successfully helped to steer the club away from relegation and finish a respectable mid-table.

Coach of the Year

Stubbins was named Victorian, Coach of the Year in 2005/6.

Adelaide United FC

In 2007 Stubbins joined Adelaide United of the Australian 'A' League as first team Coach and Aurelio Vidmar, as manager. Together they experienced many successful occasions during their Asian Champions League forays.

They also held a place in the 'A' League Grand Finalof 2009, losing 1-0 to Melbourne Victory.

Thailand

In 2012 Stubbins further expanded on his football experiences by taking an offer to work in South East Asia and the Thai Premier League, in particular.

He spent a year with Police United FC as their Technical Director before moving over to Bangkok Glass FC as Manager/Head Coach. However, both parties agreed to go separate ways before the season got under way in March 2013.

In September 2013 Stubbins accepted an offer to join 16th placed Ayutthaya FC of Thailand. The 1st division club ultimately going on to consolidate an 8th place finish in the league after undertaking a nine game unbeaten run under Stubbins guidance.

Stubbins was twice awarded Coach of the Monthduring this period.

[Thomas477]

Hardly the experienced guy we were promised. Why not any of the local coaches FFS. Hell, Kossie, Miron, Branko etc would have been better

And what can he teach Zane FFS? How to manage at Thai Premier League level? Is that what we're aspiring to now?

[Jeterpool]

Welcome appointment. Look forward to see what he brings

[cobra23]

Welcome appointment. Look forward to see what he brings

He better not be a STUBBIN prick

[Jeterpool]

He better not be a STUBBIN prick

I see what you did there

[BodyNovo]

Better than lee Clark

[belchardo]

welcome to our new (under)overlord. hopefully he brings good times, good play and good results.

[sammydog]

Hardly the experienced guy we were promised. Why not any of the local coaches FFS. Hell, Kossie, Miron, Branko etc would have been better

And what can he teach Zane FFS? How to manage at Thai Premier League level? Is that what we're aspiring to now?

You can churn out all the names you want, but if they didn't put their hand up for the job, the club can only choose from those who do.

If Stubbins was the best candidate, good luck to him. While I was hoping for a bigger name, I am not underwhelmed by this appointment either.

[cobra23]

bring back richard money

[Mitchy]

His whole appointment will be judged if he signs Griff or not

[hawk]

record reads ok. show us the results then no worries. alternatively it could get ugly real quick

[halo se7en]

Happy with this

[pv4]

This is an interesting move. If one were to look at Stubbins in this light:

Mostly an assistant coach. Hasn't done a heap at a big level on his own. Was apart of club setup during a very successful spell, often accredited with being a large reason why they were so successful. ACL experience.

I have just described both Phil Stubbins and Mark Jones.

Interesting they'd pick a non-local who, on the outlook, has a CV kind of similar to a local (I know not exactly the same).

I am going to fence-sit, though. Adelaide fans loved Stubbins when he was there, and before knowing who Gombau was and how revolutionary he has been there, wanted Stubbins as their manager. I'm going to give Stubbins the benefit of the doubt until I see good or bad things from him. I have doubts over his player drawing power in the transfer market, as I did with Zane, Jones and basically all of our candidates but Arnold.

[halo se7en]

The pressure to perform won't be as highly over the top as it would have been if it were Arnold. And Stubby has done everything we complain about Bridges or Zane not doing ie putting in the hard yards, coaching state league/youth teams, biding their time as an assistant, before stepping up. Had Stubby been signed by another club, and proved somewhat successful, we'd be flogging the club about why we hadn't sounded out someone like him earlier - I think the club should be applauded when they so easily could have just stuck with Zane for no doubt less $$.

[MFKS]

Bit out of left field.

Hope the club have done due diligence with this bloke.

Nothing screams out great but the bloke has deserved the chance and it has now arrived. Don't **** it up now


Sign GRIFF FFS

[Hunter403]

Will not commit yet. Too much of an unknown

[Jeterpool]

I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt. Let's see how he gets us going, and what signings he makes

[Bon]

To be honest, other than what Premy posted at the start of this thread, and what the Jets have announced, I know bugger all about the bloke..

However, I do know that he has got plenty of time in the off season to sort out the squad (hint: re-sign Griff and Cabbage) and implement whatever style of play that he feels will bring us success.. A luxury that a lot of our previous coaches and care-taker coaches have not had with us..

Having been a Jets supporter for this long, I know I shouldn't have any hope, positive thoughts, optimism, a wish for playing well, or a desire for success.. But I'm willing to give the bloke support and the benefit of the doubt that he can lead us in the right direction.. Until proven wrong.. Then Thomas477 can give us all a massive "told ya so"..

[GazFish35]

Sign Griff.

then I will phil good about this.






to be honest, at least its not lee clark.
I hope he does well (im sure we all do)


now, more Phil or Stubbins Puns please.

[GazFish35]

I'm interested in his phil-osophy on how the game should be played.

[GazFish35]

looking forward to the press conference tomorrow where we can be philed in on the reasoning for the decision.

[belchardo]

anybody who doesn't support the new coach is a philistine.

[MFKS]

Sign Griff.

then I will phil good about this.






to be honest, at least its not lee clark.
I hope he does well (im sure we all do)


now, more Phil or Stubbins Puns please.

I am just happy it ain't the Gyop Overlord Arnie or that other bloke Lee Clark.

Just take the fact he is no big name entity in our strides cause it could have been a hell of a lot worse.

Bridges Clark Arnie. FMD Compared to these candidates STUBBINS = :lulzturtle:

[russjaybee]

His experience looks mostly like pulling under-performing battlers up out of the muck and in to mid table.

Should do well here then.

[q-money]

big phil (y)

comes with big raps from the radelaide fans I know, go big phil

[GazFish35]

big phil (y)

comes with big raps from the radelaide fans I know, go big phil

But he's not the best Phil to come out of Adelaide.
Let me Phil you in.....


http://images.smh.com.au/2013/05/28/4443180/art-353-wbBBALLgaze2-300x0.jpg
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200807/r271557_1142556.jpg
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[Tommyjet]

As I am unfortunately eternally optimistic about the jets, I am pleased with this appointment. I reckon stubbsy is probably the hungriest applicant we had and would be super determined to make the most of of what may be his only shot at managing in the a-league. He deserves a shot because he has done the hard yards.

[MFKS]

Surprised at you blokes.:blush::rolleyes:

It's been nearly 5 hours since his announcement as Jets overlord

Where the **** is the Stubbins out thread FFS???

[Mark325]

The bar is set pretty low for this guy to have a better season then the past few years.

[GazFish35]

It's a good solid appointment.
He knows the league.
He's not inexperienced.
He knows Asia..... We might finally get some decent imports from Asia
He's worked for Adelaide at a time when they were just as much a shambles as we usually are, so can probably help the players ignore off field crap.


We were never going to get someone worth massive money. I think stubbins is a good option.

[#13]

Decent appointment. Should be a top 6 this coming season with some decent reinforcements. Top 4 in 15/16 season IMHO.

[stopper2]

It's a good solid appointment.
He knows the league.
He's not inexperienced.
He knows Asia..... We might finally get some decent imports from Asia
He's worked for Adelaide at a time when they were just as much a shambles as we usually are, so can probably help the players ignore off field crap.


We were never going to get someone worth massive money. I think stubbins is a good option.
This
Hopefully he can bring in one of these South East Asian types who are technically excellent and have pace to burn....preferably a #10

[pessimist]

got a bad feeling about this

[GazFish35]

got a bad feeling about this

Not philed with hope?

[boz-monaut]

I thought you'd be interested in hearing his coaching philosophy gaz

[GazFish35]

I thought you'd be interested in hearing his coaching philosophy gaz

I am philling excited

[boz-monaut]

stop please

please

[plague]

stop please

please

You've got no hope of stopping these puns Boz.
Mr Fish is being quite Stubbin about it.

[Jeterpool]

You've got no hope of stopping these puns Boz.
Mr Fish is being quite Stubbin about it.

I phil sick.

[GazFish35]

Thanks for coming to the party plague and jeterpool!
Phil's good to have someone else joining in.

[zorse]

philter out the crap

[Boss]

Who's he gonna bring in to get the boys phit? Who ever it is better be able to stop the boys from stubbin their toes on our shit surface.

[Jeterpool]

Went to the dry cleaner today. They wouldn't give me my clothes though. I didn't bring the stubbin

[Hunter403]

Went to the dry cleaner today. They wouldn't give me my clothes though. I didn't bring the stubbin

Now you are just trying too hard!:tongue:

[cobra23]

someone phil up the esky with stubbins of beer ,

[Jetmaster]

So now the F3 derby will be known as...

Phil v Phil
Battle of the Phils
2Phil
The Big Phil

[Jeterpool]

Get your Phil of football?

[Sam]

Oh god Im dying of laughter! ! So much better than Gary Van Eggpuns! :rof:

[Grimario]

Really?

I love a good pun but all of these have been shit.

[Jeterpool]

Really?

I love a good pun but all of these have been shit.

There's only so much you can do with it, honestly.

[Grimario]

There's only so much you can do with it, honestly.

Yeah, that's the problem. Every single Phil pun is obvious and Stubbins doesn't really give you much to work with. Even the ones that incorporate it are a stretch.

[Jetmaster]

Yeah, that's the problem. Every single Phil pun is obvious and Stubbins doesn't really give you much to work with. Even the ones that incorporate it are a stretch.

Not philling the luv here Grim !

[WolfMan]

Herald piece on Stubbins. Video down the bottom is better than reading the article TBH

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2262138/new-jets-coach-phil-stubbins-plans-to-end-a-league-finals-drought/?cs=306

[BodyNovo]

Herald piece on Stubbins. Video down the bottom is better than reading the article TBH

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2262138/new-jets-coach-phil-stubbins-plans-to-end-a-league-finals-drought/?cs=306

very well spoken imo

seems like he won't take any crap and is a hard worker.

he will make the players phil their boots thats for sure

[seldom]

Really?

I love a good pun but all of these have been shit.

Yeah most have been awphil

[MFKS]

7Big Phil man of the people

Hitting the ground running at the yoof game tonight

Bridges kissing arse already standing in his pocket

[militiamon]

Where are you doing your youth league reports this season MFKS?

[MFKS]

Where are you doing your youth league reports this season MFKS?
No kale No party

Was thinking more doing a wc diary for you

[MFKS]

Bob catlin having a good chat to stubbins at ht

Probably re employed tomorrow

[Skirt Boy]

At least he has a good proper footballing accent.

[Bon]

At least he has a good proper footballing accent.

No beard though SB.. You might need to have a chat with him..

[hawk]

At least he has a good proper footballing accent.

philkin oath

[Grimario]

Some Adelaide fans here at work are saying he'll do really well and that they fell apart for a bit under Coolen once they booted Stubbins out. They also said he gets VERY angry/fired up. Might be nice to see some emotion from a manager for a change.

[Jetmaster]

Some Adelaide fans here at work are saying he'll do really well and that they fell apart for a bit under Coolen once they booted Stubbins out. They also said he gets VERY angry/fired up. Might be nice to see some emotion from a manager for a change.

Dutchy had emotion remember...

http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/A+League+Rd+11+Glory+v+Jets+6Zi23pyaLk6l.jpg

[furns]

At least he has a good proper footballing accent.he's from Hull.
A proper footballing accent is scouse, irish or scottish :p

[hawk]

toe Stubbs flies to Thailand today to finalise his departure from previous club Ayutthaya before travelling to the United Kingdom to meet with potential recruitsk phillips

[furns]

retired on the weekend hawk

[Blackmac79]

Sign griff, phil.

[Skirt Boy]

No beard though SB.. You might need to have a chat with him..


You want me to come to your graduation?...........You're getting a ****ing shave

The beards gone man.

[Premy]

he's from Hull.
A proper footballing accent is scouse, irish or scottish :p
Jury still out it goes against all judgement to trust a White Rose.

[plague]

he's from Hull.

I can confirm Hull is one of the worlds truly great cities.

[Bon]

The beards gone man.

Anyone else notice that the second that SB's beard is gone, so too are the pictures of semi-nude chicks?
Coincidence?? I think not..

[hawk]

k phillips


retired on the weekend hawk

I know, so when has a retirement stopped a cash grab :)

[joel31]

i'll give him 6 months before I judging him

[Grimario]

He's not re signed Griff yet. I'm reserving reversing my judgment. Until then, he's a horrible appointment.

[halo se7en]

I have a good sauce that tells me Stubbs is our man

705

[Jetmaster]

Signed Griff, signed "Chilli" Con Carney...and from the Herald...


Meanwhile, defender Matt Jurman re-signed with Sydney FC for another season yesterday. The Jets had been in advanced discussions with Jurman, but it is understood those talks ended when Stubbins was appointed.

Ledge.

[joel31]

Clearly Phil knows what hes doing now he needs to dump Gallaway

[Jeterpool]

Who did the who (Punxsutawney) thing?

:lulzturtle:

[GazFish35]

Who did the who (Punxsutawney) thing?

:lulzturtle:

That be me....... for some reason I love Ground Hound Day, and felt the reference might be relevant to us all as Jets fans.

[Bon]

That be me....... for some reason I love Ground Hound Day, and felt the reference might be relevant to us all as Jets fans.

Brilliant work Gaz..

[Blackmac79]

Love it.

[hawk]

Who did the who (Punxsutawney) thing?

:lulzturtle:

comfort
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZcrvCGpd5U/UCEVY4R8QOI/AAAAAAAAKYc/k7mHvqqyixA/s1600/bill%2Bmurray%2Bgroundhog%2Bday%2B1.jpg

[joel31]

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Stubbins-pleased-to-secure-experienced-duo/90640

[Tommyjet]

About time we heard something from him again. Hopefully a few signing in the next couple of weeks

[MFKS]

Now Phil has come in and chopped some of the run of the mill players like Zads Roundabout Caravello etc any chance he is gonna get some of the under performing locals to step up or **** them off back to the NBN???

Galloway Pepper Virgili Kanta BK haven't exactly been pulling their weight in recent years

[GazFish35]

Galloway Pepper Virgili Kanta BK haven't exactly been pulling their weight in recent years

All but one are good sqaud players, at some point we need decent squad guys to help us afford the starting 11

[Tommyjet]

Big season from kanta I reckon and make or break for chilli and pepper

[leftrightout]

Yeah big one for Kanta, i have confidence in him.
BK is a decent back up keeper and he is local. I cant really think of any other teams having much better 2nd keeper.
Virgilli and Pepper i think their time will be up when their next contract is unless they pull something amazing out of no where.

[parksey]

kanta was killing it before his injury last season.

[plague]

kanta was killing it before his injury last season.

Agree.
Oh and BK ROOLZ

[MFKS]

All but one are good sqaud players, at some point we need decent squad guys to help us afford the starting 11
I don't think we need squad players.

Having a pile of good squad players has seen us achieve what in the last few years??

Sweet **** All

We need to actually pull our finger out and purge some of these makeweights taking up valuable space in the salary cap that could be better spent on blokes who

1 Have the desire to front up to an F3derby and kick the shit out of the Gypos on the scoreboard
2 Have the ability to finish higher than 7th in a ten team comp

[Jeterpool]

kanta was killing it before his injury last season.

I agree

[MFKS]

kanta was killing it before his injury last season.
I wouldn't say kanta was killing it

He stood out as unlike Beard Zads etc he was actually capable of holding his position on the park. The bloke needs to start chipping in with some goals and a lot more in attack

[belchardo]

I don't think we need squad players.

:roflz:

[Mark325]

Now Phil has come in and chopped some of the run of the mill players like Zads Roundabout Caravello etc any chance he is gonna get some of the under performing locals to step up or **** them off back to the NBN???

Galloway Pepper Virgili Kanta BK haven't exactly been pulling their weight in recent years

Kanta and BK are still worth a good bit. If he works a bit more attacking he could definitely do good for us, and BK is a solid second goalkeeper. I also think that Virgili has shown flashes of looking like a solid player up front, just very inconsistent to me

[Mark325]

Also, has anyone else looked at Virgili's wikipedia lately? This little part got a laugh out of me:

"Virgili broke into the first team in the 2012/13 Hyunadai A-League season. He is now a regular starter known for his very high speed and his ability to get past players with his amazing skills and ball control. This benefits Strikers such as Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths."

[pv4]

Also, has anyone else looked at Virgili's wikipedia lately? This little part got a laugh out of me:

"Virgili broke into the first team in the 2012/13 Hyunadai A-League season. He is now a regular starter known for his very high speed and his ability to get past players with his amazing skills and ball control. This benefits Strikers such as Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths."

I put that bit in there.

[pv4]

kanta was killing it before his injury last season.

Agreed. Thought he was one of if not our best performers. GVE actually had something semi-decent going when Kanta was there - back 4 in defence, and in attack Kanta would drop in to become the CB of a back three. It was when Kanta was out that allowing our wide backs to bomb forward didn't work out anymore.

[Thomas477]

I don't think we need squad players.

Having a pile of good squad players has seen us achieve what in the last few years??

Sweet **** All

We need to actually pull our finger out and purge some of these makeweights taking up valuable space in the salary cap that could be better spent on blokes who

1 Have the desire to front up to an F3derby and kick the shit out of the Gypos on the scoreboard
2 Have the ability to finish higher than 7th in a ten team comp

This.

[GazFish35]

Good luck keeping the starting 11 and maybe the next 4-7 players without having a few lads on lesser money.


Fill the squad with quality..... All 23 spots, all good enough to walk into a starting spot anywhere else in the league.

Get Melbourne storms ex-accountants to help you.

[Jeterpool]

Got his work cut out for him. Still a number if spots to fill

[Pico]

Got his work cut out for him. Still a number if spots to fill

I see it as a good thing, he's had ample room to move within the salary cap and squad with the players who have been moved on allowing him to craft his own team, it avoids the GVE situation of its not his team just wait another 12 months.

[Grimario]

I see it as a good thing, he's had ample room to move within the salary cap and squad with the players who have been moved on allowing him to craft his own team, it avoids the GVE situation of its not his team just wait another 12 months.

Was thinking the exact same thing when we were releasing Zads from his contract. How often have we lamented every other club appearing to be magically able to move unwanted under contract players while we get stuck with squad fillers who never make an appearance?

[MFKS]

Only problem is we are going back to where we were before GVE bought the kids in.

We now have no Taggz No Beard a pile shit and Griffo

What progress has been made blooding the kids isn't bearing fruit when you sell them before you get success on the field with them

[GazFish35]

What progress has been made blooding the kids isn't bearing fruit when you sell them before you get success on the field with them

You're not naive enough to think HSG aren't in the "recoups costs" stage of ownership are you?

[Jeterpool]

Was thinking the exact same thing when we were releasing Zads from his contract. How often have we lamented every other club appearing to be magically able to move unwanted under contract players while we get stuck with squad fillers who never make an appearance?


I see it as a good thing, he's had ample room to move within the salary cap and squad with the players who have been moved on allowing him to craft his own team, it avoids the GVE situation of its not his team just wait another 12 months.

Great points!!

[hawk]

What progress has been made blooding the kids isn't bearing fruit when you sell them before you get success on the field with them

This was always the downside and expected outcome with the retarded gve. Get talented kids in, under perform for a few years, become qualified then out the door before we get the reward on the pitch.
Aleague is a high transition league so might as well have the now competent players for a couple of yrs then move on. Keep a couple of younguns on the fringe.

[q-money]

f*cken hell how good is big phil going here, easily outclassing big phil scolari and the hated gypo big phil moss

still a little behind big phil smyth but hey you can't win them all

[GazFish35]

He's closing in on jarred McCracken's older brother Phil to break into the top five Phil's of all time.

[Grimario]

He's no Phil Jamieson yet but if he keeps going the way he is, we are all gonna be winners. And you know what they say, winners are Grinners.






:dry:

[Tommyjet]

Phil Jackson is ofcourse no.1

[GazFish35]

Phil Jackson is ofcourse no.1

He's actually a lot lower than you might expect, the Phamous Phil ratings are a bit like the FIFA rankings.

1. Punxatawney Phil
2. Phil Smyth
3. Dr Phil
4. Phil Donahue
5. Phil McCracken
6. Phil Stubbins
7. Phillip Morris
8. Phil Collins
9. Phil Jackson
10. Phil jones.

[Tommyjet]

He's actually a lot lower than you might expect, the Phamous Phil ratings are a bit like the FIFA rankings.

1. Punxatawney Phil
2. Phil Smyth
3. Dr Phil
4. Phil Donahue
5. Phil McCracken
6. Phil Stubbins
7. Phillip Morris
8. Phil Collins
9. Phil Jackson
10. Phil jones.

Meh jackson easily no.1 out of that list for me

[GazFish35]

Meh jackson easily no.1 out of that list for me

I don't write the rules, just report the facts.

[leftrightout]

Interesting reading back on what we were hoping for when he signed....

Better than that though, Phil puns and list of Phamous Phils. No doubt stubbing has slid further in the rankings than the socceroos!

[hawk]

Report Card: FAIL :blush:

[Grimario]

Unlike Phil's adventure in Thailand, I don't see his time here having a happy ending.

[MFKS]

Unlike Phil's adventure in Thailand, I don't see his time here having a happy ending.

Didn't he get sacked at one club after 1 game???

[Bon]

Unlike Phil's adventure in Thailand, I don't see his time here having a happy ending.

Brilliant..
:pissup:

[Jetmaster]

Bump


surprised at you blokes.:blush::rolleyes:

It's been nearly 5 hours since his announcement as jets overlord

where the **** is the stubbins out thread ffs???

[MFKS]

Welcome appointment. Look forward to see what he brings

So hows that working out for you???:sigh:

[Skirt Boy]

He better not be a STUBBIN prick

Quoted for posterity.

[Jeterpool]

So hows that working out for you???:sigh:

At the time I thought he'd be alright. But I'm not of that mindset anymore and I have been known to be wrong before - ask my wife.

[Jeterpool]

His whole appointment will be judged if he signs Griff or not

This one quoted too.

[belchardo]

anybody who doesn't support the new coach is a philistine.

I am a philistine!

[MFKS]

At the time I thought he'd be alright. But I'm not of that mindset anymore and I have been known to be wrong before - ask my wife.

It's alright.

When it got bumped I thought I would go back to the start of the thread because someone would have said something (that with hindsight and the reality of how things have panned out) that they now wished they hadn't of.

When I did I found that Jaffa which made me giggle

[belchardo]

It's alright.

When it got bumped I thought I would go back to the start of the thread because someone would have said something (that with hindsight and the reality of how things have panned out) that they now wished they hadn't of.

When I did I found that Jaffa which made me giggle

there was some epic punnery back at the start of the thread as well.

[Grimario]

there was some epic punnery back at the start of the thread as well.

No, it was awful, you philistines.