2014/2015 Pre-Season aka The Cevapi Tour

[Pico]

I’ll be happy to see us start winning, hell even scoring or just competing consistently, but we seem to have taken this attitude that every game we have been playing in the opposition is “further ahead than us” I just hope we haven’t decided to wait until half way through the season before we start taking HAL games seriously. The attitude to the FFA Cup game is what really pissed me off, we never even looked like approaching it seriously, and it reflected in the prep & play of the team. This is a competition that is trying to get off the ground, and was a chance to have additional games and possibly silverware at the end of it but we just brushed it off as nothing more than a training run that the club could make money off, contrast that to the attitude of other clubs who treated it seriously & got results.

[plague]

I'd be happy if we lost all our games but still won the Grand Final.
It's the big games that count.

[MFKS]

Big Phil could well be a tactical genius here.

Usually we forget the ineptness of our past performances then storm through pre season and approach the season with optimism that the corner has been turned and then we are found wanting in Rd 1 before a couple of victories see the hopes built up before the mediocrity sets in and despite the occasional performance where it looks like it may come together we still finish outside the playoff zone.


Phil in his infinite wisdom is stripping any hope of optimism of us early. Just expect to be shit from Pre Season to Round 27.



The whole glass is half full or half empty conundrum.

Instead of thinking it is half empty we will think a couple of wins will see it half full as we have accepted being shite earlier


Either that or he is trying to lull the Gypos into a sense of complacency Rd 1 to ambush them

****ing Genius

[GazFish35]

Watching the 5 minute video isnt the greatest way to assess 90minutes, but i thought the way goodwin ddidnt shoot but tried to find a player in the box seemed very much like he had instructions to play the pass.

We also seemed to be sending them wide and not letting them come down the middle (despite being raped down the flanks)

if Phil is working on things in these games then the results genuinely don't matter.

[Mark325]

if Phil is working on things in these games then the results genuinely don't matter.

Would much rather be losing in the pre-season as a result of trying to sort the team come the actual season then trying to work out the problems during the actual season

[Pico]

Would much rather be losing in the pre-season as a result of trying to sort the team come the actual season then trying to work out the problems during the actual season

Problem is our coach & club have been saying these sorts of things for years now and still struggle to have an effective game plan come round 1. We always seem to get a couple of lucky results and then the fade out begins, which should be what your Perth's and Brisbane's should be encountering if they are already taking games seriously, or maybe that's why we never fire, a poor attitude from the outset infects the season before it even begins & we are left chasing the tail of the competition.

Forever 7th!

[Grimario]

Looks like the games tomorrow are going to be streamed... huzzah.

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9599301/events/3329194

[baldrick]

So let me get this right.

The extent of our pre season is wins against our Yoof team and dishing out a hiding to Weston Bears U22-s U19-s etc and we are convincingly beaten by our HAL alumni each game we play then and every other time we have played anyone outside the NNSW NPL we have failed to score???:woo:



So we have what 27 weeks coming up of being inept to endure?? :sigh:





Pretty decent result against Juve.

Yes, I know it wasn't their first team.

[MFKS]

JOEL Griffiths expects a much improved performance against Sydney FC in the second game of the Townsville Football Cup tonight, but the striker admits the Jets are a long way from the finished product.

Griffiths will wear the captain’s armband ABOUT ****ING TIME in the absence of Kew Jaliens, who picked up a knock in the 4-0 loss to A-League champions Brisbane Roar on Sunday.

The Sky Blues, who like the Jets have a new coach and turned over personnel, opened the round robin with a 3-1 victory over former A-League club North Queensland Fury and present a different challenge to the Roar.

‘‘Sydney have a lot of good players and again it will be tough,’’ Griffiths said. ‘‘We have a lot of players coming back and a lot of players who are nowhere near where they have to be in fitness. We will get better, that is for sure.

‘‘We have to be hungrier. That starts from the front.’’

The Jets had no answer to the mobility, ball movement and defensive pressure of the Roar, who have retained most of their championship squad.


The magnitude and the manner of the loss left Griffiths doubting the team and himself. WHY??The rest of them are just shit ****s Griff You are still a god

‘‘I was questioning whether we have the right players, whether we have enough players, if I’m still up to playing at this level,’’WHY?? The rest of them are just shit ****s Griff You are still a god
the 35-year-old former Golden Boot said.

‘‘It took me two days to come to grips with it. Just the type of attitude we need

‘‘You have to put things into perspective. We were not up to the Roar standard. We definitely have the potential to get there but at the moment we are a long way off.

‘‘There are a lot of things we have to work on and we are working our hardest to rectify that. We need to get that winning mentality back.

‘‘It will come.

‘‘Brisbane, in particular, are already there. They can only get so much better. We have a lot of scope for improvement.’’

Griffiths partnered Jeronimo Neumann up front in a 4-4-2 formation against the Roar.

The Argentinian, who is only a week back into full training, drops to the bench tonight with coach Phil Stubbins likely to switch to a 4-3-3.

Adelaide teenage triallist Allan Welsh will cover for Jaliens alongside Adrian Madaschi in the heart of defence. Taylor Regan will play in a midfield screening role in front of the back four.

‘‘It will be a good test and it’s a good opportunity for players,’’ Griffiths said.

‘‘We had a good training session today.

‘‘It is a lot clearer now with what is needed in defence.’’

Ecuadorean striker Edson Montano, who arrived in Newcastle last week, will again come off the bench.

‘‘He looks like a guy who can hold the ball up well,’’ Griffiths said.

‘‘It will take time for him to find his feet. I, for one, know what it is like to go to a foreign country and fit in.

‘‘He will get time. That is one thing we have.’’

Jets (likely): Mark Birighitti; Sam Gallaway, Allan Welsh, Adrian Madaschi, David Carney; Taylor Regan, Jacob Pepper, Jonny Steele; James Virgili, Joel Griffiths, Craig Goodwin


Hopefully a few issues will be ironed out here by Stubbins

Firstly Griff should be given his rightful role of captain and this glaring oversight is corrected.

Secondly hopefully Birraz doesn't let 4 in and we can settle all disputes as to who is the Number 1 Keeper

[Jetmaster]

In that article I read..

"Griff says Jets are poo and considers retirement"

:tongue:

[leftrightout]

Regan in midfield again?
I know there are injuries early on but its pretty obvious we need someone else with quality in there.

[plague]

We are shit.
Deal with it.

[MFKS]

We are shit.
Deal with it.


Noticed last night at TAB Sportsbet we are paying $6 for the spoon.

****ing great value that.


For some reason Nix are paying $3 and inflating our price. Won't be too much longer before the secret is out and we firm in to favourite

[joel31]

Griff to save us

[weston]

And the 3 hour drive starts. Let's hope this is worth it this time.

[hawk]

And the 3 hour drive starts. Let's hope this is worth it this time.

go westooooo

[Grimario]

And the 3 hour drive starts. Let's hope this is worth it this time.

I can tell you ahead of time that it won't be. Best you can hope for is someone throws something at Arnie.

[leftrightout]

Looks like the games tomorrow are going to be streamed... huzzah.

http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9599301/events/3329194

Seems to just be a commentary thing...?

[la bazzle]

So not watching/listening but from twitter sounds like birraz has kept us in it up until (shock horror) gallagay gives away a pen

[lquiquer]

Gallaway ballon d'or

[weston]

Og needs to control his temper and jets need to watch their tackles

[la bazzle]

3 outstanding saves apparently from birraz. But what's his PB in the beep test?

[weston]

2-0. Jets started better but seemed to have fizzled out.

[weston]

Aaaannndd the jets of old are back. 3-0. Some clock head passed the ball back to birrazz with a love tap. Tried to boot it but gamerio blocked it and went in

[lquiquer]

Sounds like your team is a shit team ..... As per Gambau.... 3-0

[weston]

I can tell you ahead of time that it won't be. Best you can hope for is someone throws something at Arnie.

Stuff this shit.... Where's Arnie???

[la bazzle]

Hahaha don't you just love em

[weston]

3-1. Griff??? **** I missed that looking for Arnie

[leftrightout]

Griff!

[la bazzle]

We're back babayyyyyy

[weston]

Jets score and they play "hey jeronimo" on the PA system. Ha, who saw that coming

[lquiquer]

3-1. Griff??? **** I missed that looking for Arnie

:woo:

[lquiquer]

Jets score and they play "hey jeronimo" on the PA system. Ha, who saw that coming

Gold

[joel31]

From twitter it sounds like the typical lack of penetration and too slow in possession from the Jets

[furns]

That song sucks the cawk

[weston]

Montano 3-2

[lquiquer]

Montano 3-2

Hannaaaaaaahhhhh.........

[la bazzle]

Montano 3-2

Niiiiiice

[la bazzle]

Lol gallagay at it again.... Come on now people

[weston]

Another ****ing pen 4-2

[la bazzle]

"@Gatty54: Awful defensive error Galloway who gives away shocking penalty and Abbas scores from spot. 4-2 Sydney"

[matty]

Fukin galloway

[lquiquer]

Fukin galloway

Ballon D'or def gone now:shock::sigh:

[weston]

Who got sent?? Jeronimo??

[lquiquer]

Geroni......noooooomo

[la bazzle]

Lololol

[GazFish35]

:rof:

4-0, bugger. Does that mean BK is out of form?

4-2, bugger. Does that mean birraz's form is the same as BK's?

[weston]

Marcos Flores. <3 that is all

[la bazzle]

4-2, bugger. Does that mean birraz's form is the same as BK's?

Yep and considering birraz has apparently missed out on integral matches vs the U16's and Weston there's even more improvement to come. In saying that I heard BK gave an old lady on the bus his seat, should start.

[weston]

Spoke to Flores. He asked to keep the faith and the boys are still working on making things better. He did say he won't be a saviour though.

[GazFish35]

Haha. Just pointing out the logic some use against bk can be just an inaccurate when applied to birraz.


And if bk is giving old ladies bus seats, he's doing better than Wayne Rooney, we all know what he likes to give old ladies.

[parksey]

Ballon D'or def gone now:shock::sigh:

lol'd irl

[jor]

How do the trialists look?

[GazFish35]

Spoke to Flores. He asked to keep the faith and the boys are still working on making things better. He did say he won't be a saviour though.

http://youtu.be/eZQyVUTcpM4
http://youtu.be/eZQyVUTcpM4

[MFKS]

:deadhorse: We trying to scrape new levels of mediocrity now.

FFS :rof:

[BodyNovo]

griff :wub: but

[pv4]

Speaking to a mate who went to the game he said Taylor Regan is the single worst hal player he's ever watched live.

[la bazzle]

What part of the central coast is your mate from?

[pv4]

Haha. Just pointing out the logic some use against bk can be just an inaccurate when applied to birraz.


And if bk is giving old ladies bus seats, he's doing better than Wayne Rooney, we all know what he likes to give old ladies.

So why do you guys harp on about form form form when you can't even judge it?

And if you're going to answer with something like "obviously the coaches assess that" then I'll say "who, like Ange and Gombau?" And then say something like "so who are you guys to be demanding for the guy who was given our number 1 jersey to be dropped?"

[pv4]

What part of the central coast is your mate from?

:rof: from the far northern qld part

[la bazzle]

:rof: from the far northern qld part

Typical #freeregz

[GazFish35]

So why do you guys harp on about form form form when you can't even judge it?

And if you're going to answer with something like "obviously the coaches assess that" then I'll say "who, like Ange and Gombau?" And then say something like "so who are you guys to be demanding for the guy who was given our number 1 jersey to be dropped?"

haha. you clearly havent been following my responses to the BK hate for a number of years - but i dont expect anyone too (its my own personal vigil)

All im saying in this whole debate is that both players need to be held to the same standard and assessed without bias.
BK is till the victim of close minded ill informed judgements from a few seasons ago. and birraz seems to be able to do no wrong in the eyes of the BK haters.

Both make great saves, both make **** ups.

BK's saves are often ignored, his ****s ups highlighted
Birra's saves are highlighted and his **** ups are often ignored.

when we lost 4-0 v roar many (mainly on facebook) called for his head despite not seeing anything but the 5 minutes highlight reel.
it's only fair that the same same simplistic analysis of a goalkeeper's performance be applied to all keepers at the club........ or not at all........ I'd actually arge the latter.


for the record, i think Birraz is a better keeper.

[pv4]

My issue years back with BK was simple - he hadn't proven to me he was number 1 HAL worthy.

Which Biraz has.

Yes they have both made great saves and yes they both had made howler mistakes, but overall the quality of Biraz has clearly outshone BK on most days, as seen by you admitting Birraz is a better keeper.

We as fans get limited exposure to actually assess the form of each player, as we obviously only get to see one play a week. My cheeky comment about the 4nil v Roar was purely to have a shot at you armchair critics who will yap on about form all the time yet not ever have the chance to properly assess, and compare, the form of the two. And that isn't just a case of Biraz v BK, it's keepers all over the world.

All you BK lovers, or Biraz haters, need to let our best keeper play and be happy that we have such a good keeper on our books. The more you snipe Biraz, the more perhaps unwarranted BK sniping happens.

[pv4]

#freeregz

What does free regz mean? Free him from his contract?

[MFKS]

Speaking to a mate who went to the game he said Taylor Regan is the single worst hal player he's ever watched live.

Your just asking for it aren't you???:facepalm::roflz:



Reegz may have his faults and limitations but I wish we had 9 other blokes like him and Griff who actually look like they give a **** every week.

Hooley is about the only other one who shows any desire to be all Newy the rest of them are ****ed.




As for your mate the bloke the bloke has no CREDABILITY AT ALL as he obviously watched the game with his eyes closed if he can honestly say that.


FFS Gallaway played and due to this the equation = YOUR MATE FULL OF SHIT

[hawk]

I have done the course here's a sheet to judge form.

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.floridamedia.org/resource/resmgr/jim_harbin_student_media/jh_judging_07.pdf

[leftrightout]

Your just asking for it aren't you???:facepalm::roflz:



Reegz may have his faults and limitations but I wish we had 9 other blokes like him and Griff who actually look like they give a **** every week.

Hooley is about the only other one who shows any desire to be all Newy the rest of them are ****ed.




As for your mate the bloke the bloke has no CREDABILITY AT ALL as he obviously watched the game with his eyes closed if he can honestly say that.


FFS Gallaway played and due to this the equation = YOUR MATE FULL OF SHIT

This is the problem with the club... we cry about how bad we are but we refuse to accept a player like Regan is not up to standard because "He is so newy" or some shite.
He is an below average player who does give his all but lets face it, its meant to be professional sport not U/7s, going out there, trying hard and doing your best is not a reason to be signed.

But your last point is good... regan cannot be the worst a-league player while Gallaway is around

[Beeen]

Gallaway FFS . The bloke is useless and if Stubbins doesn't realise that, then he can have his own hate thread too. GVE style

[pv4]

Why would I be asking for it, MFAW? I didn't give judgment on Regan at all.

[la bazzle]

What does free regz mean? Free him from his contract?

Meant free regz from his shackles so he can dance

[la bazzle]

So what's the deal with gallagay? Do our coaching staff see something we don't? Is it his engines? Is he the only player in that position? Is everyone else injured? Are we just that shit that he's good enough???

[borat]

Its a pre-season game with our regular right back out injured, why wouldn't he get a run? The footage of those pens is appalling and I hope he doesn't see any game time this season, but as a squaddie he is pretty versatile. I would rather he gets the game time now in pre-season so Stubbins can bollock him for the mistakes

[MFKS]

This is the problem with the club... we cry about how bad we are but we refuse to accept a player like Regan is not up to standard because "He is so newy" or some shite.
He is an below average player who does give his all but lets face it, its meant to be professional sport not U/7s, going out there, trying hard and doing your best is not a reason to be signed.

But your last point is good... regan cannot be the worst a-league player while Gallaway is around

I can sit here and post an open critique of every individual in the club if you want.

I am just resigned to the fact that for the distant future we are gonna be even worse shite and I am actually embracing this. Whilst we are in this state of shite I am taking solace in that I would rather watch 2 blokes like Reegz and Griff give their all for the cause regardless of any limitations they may have.

This issue isn't with the fans taking solace and comfort from what ever they can to brighten up our plight. The issue lies with the club employing the idiots making the decisions that constantly see us end up where we are.

Got nothing to do with blokes on here blowing someone trumpet or bagging some player out

[The Dunster]

Reegz has some serious technical problems when it comes to passing.

Never are the opposition in two minds about whether or not Reegz is about to pass.

Reegz always takes this little stutter step just before he passes - and as a result the opposition can either intercept or place a crap load of pressure on the Jets player the pass was meant for.

Other than that though Reegz can be a wonderful defender and you can never doubt his effort.

[pv4]

Meant free regz from his shackles so he can dance

Something we all dream of

#freeregz

[Mark325]

Once all our players are recovered, and once Stubbins actually figures out that guys like Gallaway and Virgili aren't even the best players for the bench our problems will hopefully be fixed

[joel31]

it seems we have given away too many fouls at this tournament

Also did anyone else immediately notice how stocky Montano was

[MFKS]

Why would I be asking for it, MFAW? I didn't give judgment on Regan at all.
Find it hard to understand how you have MATES who rip on the one bloke bar Griff who always gives a ****.
Also find it hard to understand why you would feel the need to share opinion of said mate on a forum such as this

Should disown said mate

What next you tell us how highly your mates think of Gypo Scum players??:sparring:

[pv4]

I have mates who can identify players that would and wouldn't help us win. I regret nothing.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I can sit here and post an open critique of every individual in the club if you want.

I am just resigned to the fact that for the distant future we are gonna be even worse shite and I am actually embracing this. Whilst we are in this state of shite I am taking solace in that I would rather watch 2 blokes like Reegz and Griff give their all for the cause regardless of any limitations they may have.

This issue isn't with the fans taking solace and comfort from what ever they can to brighten up our plight. The issue lies with the club employing the idiots making the decisions that constantly see us end up where we are.

Got nothing to do with blokes on here blowing someone trumpet or bagging some player out

I could watch Regan f**k up all game because he is fazed by it. He gives 100% every game, whether he makes an error or not he always puts in for the shirt.
Not saying this should be our goal, but i agree, I'd rather see somebody like Regz out there, than some AIS/Hasbeen/Clubwhore player that doesn't really give a toss.

[pv4]

Why do people have this wankfest over Regan for doing everything to win, everything for the shirt, etc yet everyone hated Tiago whose biggest crime was everything they're calling positives for Regan?

[q-money]

tiago :wub:

[q-money]

afaik regan never punched anyone out either

[q-money]

actually didn't reegz punch birraz in the head? lol ffs reegz must be on the foz

[MFKS]

Why do people have this wankfest over Regan for doing everything to win, everything for the shirt, etc yet everyone hated Tiago whose biggest crime was everything they're calling positives for Regan?

Who hated Tiago???

Weren't me. Biggest issue that bloke had was lack of speed not ability to play.


I love blokes like him who give it all and lie cheat and steal etc

[la bazzle]

Why do people have this wankfest over Regan for doing everything to win, everything for the shirt, etc yet everyone hated Tiago whose biggest crime was everything they're calling positives for Regan?

People really did hate the bloke. I remember plebs being happy when he left. Disgrace

[weston]

Regan was in midfield. Regan is NOT a midfielder. Though I suppose Gallaway is NOT a footballer and still get a run so yeh.... Whatever.

[Mark325]

Problem is that outside of Carney and Steele we really have got few guys I would trust as our LB. Goodwin is good for one game a season and nothing more, Gallaway is currently useless and in the glimpses I've seen of him this off-season Gallagher may very well top him as the worst in our squad.

At this point the best thing for the Jets to do may be to try and have Hoole play at RB and see if Neville can be our LB or vice versa.

[plague]

everyone hated Tiago whose biggest crime was everything they're calling positives for Regan?

Pfft, speak for yourself Gypo.
Tiago was a boss.


And I'm with the good Member. We are shit, so let's at least go down with a fight.



Also on your GK debate Ante > Biraz\BK
John Howard's compulsory superannuation has set our club back 20years.

#stubbinsout

[pv4]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

[WolfMan]

You might have been the most vocal on here, but you weren't alone. Tiago was a great player for us. Had that mongrel about him that you could really get behind.

Common complaint I heard from the masses - "all he does is give away penalties". Didn't have the heart to tell them that's coz he was one of very few having a dig at the back

[q-money]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

don't talk shit


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU

[parksey]

tiago > ljubo

[hawk]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?325-How-Newy-is-Tiago-2nd-Edition/page3&highlight=tiago

[leftrightout]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

Sorry to be that guy... but i just didnt like him!
Technically could have been a great player, attitude was good too, speed was his major downfall.
That is the reason he gave away so many fouls, not because he was "having a go".


I certainly am not one of the haters, but to put him up there with Ljubo, you are absolutely dreaming!

[plague]

http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?325-How-Newy-is-Tiago-2nd-Edition/page3&highlight=tiago

Pv4 with some selective memory there.
Everyone loved Tiago.

(Well everyone except SH10).

[plague]

Sorry to be that guy... but i just didnt like him!

That's ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion (even though you're wrong).

It's actually a refreshing change from MFKS being 'that guy'.

[Pico]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

PV4 the WSW of nf.net

:yap:

[MFKS]

That's ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion (even though you're wrong).

It's actually a refreshing change from MFKS being 'that guy'.

I ain't 'that guy' in this instance cause leftrightout just couldn't be more in the wrong. :sup:

No great achievement

[Rocknerd]

:wtf:
tiago > ljubo

Seriously, GTFO. Ljubo second only to Lord Griff.

[pv4]

I swear when tiago was here I was his only fan on this foz, particularly before the sydney water bottle incident

http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?325-How-Newy-is-Tiago-2nd-Edition/page3&highlight=tiago

Except, you know, that happened after the water bottle incident like I said.

Tiago & Ljubo >>>>>>>>>>>>> NTS

[BodyNovo]

always loved the big marn.

loved him from his very first game against heart

when he gave the big ones to dugandzic after the game.

[hawk]

ftr, was the bottle incident before or after the NIX punch gate incident?

[MFKS]

ftr, was the bottle incident before or after the NIX punch gate incident?

After

The Brawl at Weston was in pre season then the water bottle was in Rd 2 that season. Then midway through that season Tiago was axed by GVE for good

[Tommyjet]

Who cares, tiago is gone, go back to whinging about our current preseason

[MFKS]

North Queensland triallists Braedyn Crowley and Kevin Fraser will receive game time for the Jets tonight.



"We'll have a look at them," Stubbins said. It's partly a football thing but also about doing the right thing for the game up here. They've looked after us really well and this is a way we can repay that."
Stubbins has already fielded three triallists in Newcastle's first two trials in Townsville, former Adelaide youth team defender Allan Welsh, Manly United attacker Brendan Cholakian and South Melbourne midfielder Iqi Jawadi.

He said all three had been impressive but Welsh appears the most likely to be offered a contract with Newcastle.

Considering how shitful our pre season and form is why in ****s name are we giving a run to these 2 blokes?? Surely the useless ****s who are paid to play for us can actually put in a shift today and try and find some form confidence match fitness etc so we may actually be able to muster a half decent challenge come the HAL??


Our responsibility isn't to provide goodwill to the football community in NQ by giving 2 blokes from that area a run if we have no intention of signing them.

What are the other useless ****ers in our squad doing up there if they ain't ****ing playing??

It is like a daily dose of new levels of ineptness from our club these days

[Mark325]

Considering how shitful our pre season and form is why in ****s name are we giving a run to these 2 blokes?? Surely the useless ****s who are paid to play for us can actually put in a shift today and try and find some form confidence match fitness etc so we may actually be able to muster a half decent challenge come the HAL??


Our responsibility isn't to provide goodwill to the football community in NQ by giving 2 blokes from that area a run if we have no intention of signing them.

What are the other useless ****ers in our squad doing up there if they ain't ****ing playing??

It is like a daily dose of new levels of ineptness from our club these days

At least you can say that we put out the 'best' squad we had given the amount of injuries that we have against the two A-League teams, so if we had to do something like this I'm happy that we at least made the right decision to do so against the local team.

[weston]

There's still over a month of pre season yet. Yes the signs at the moment aren't great but there's still a long time to go.

If I knew they were giving anyone a run I would of bought my boots.

[MFKS]

1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 2.Scott NEVILLE, 3.Taylor Regan, 4.Kew JALIENS (c), 5.Ben KANTAROVSKI, 6.Adrian MADASCHI, 7. Jeronimo NEUMANN, 9. Joel GRIFFITHS, 10. Marcos FLORES, 11.Craig GOODWIN, 12.Sam GALLAGHER, 13.Edson MONTANO, 16.Jacob PEPPER, 17.James VIRGILI, 20. Ben KENNEDY (gk), 21.Sam GALLAWAY, 22. Jonny STEELE, 23. David CARNEY, 25.Brandon LUNDY, 30.John SOLARI, 31. Alan WELSH (trialist), 32.Brendan CHOLAKIAN (trialist), 33.Iqi JAWADI (trialist).

That's our squad we took up

Understand Neville/Flores have an injury and are coming back.

Jaliens has picked up a knock so we are really down to 20 in the squad

Take out the 3 existing trialists and that is still 17 blokes who are full time professionals at the club.

Surely they can cover things anyway and then add in the 3 existing trialists???

You only need 11 on the park FFS


Can see why we are shit when mediocre shit like this is allowed

[pv4]

Just remember of those 17, 5 of them are new to the team. Simply transitioning to a new squad takes time, particularly if you're from outside the league/country like a couple of them are.

[MFKS]

Just remember of those 17, 5 of them are new to the team. Simply transitioning to a new squad takes time, particularly if you're from outside the league/country like a couple of them are.

And that has bearing on actually donning the kit and playing a pre season game as opposed to sitting in the stands how???


One could even make the point that transition for these 5 blokes new to the club can actually be assisted by actually ****ing playing in games such as this

[weston]

Just so you all know. We will loose tonight. I've never been to a winning jets game since I left Newcastle which was between season 1 and 2. Just letting you all know now so you're not disappointed later.

[weston]

Only one of the fury guys will be playing for us tonight (Crowley). As per a blog from Ian Fergusson on Fury Facebook page. The other guy was injured Wednesday night and hasn't trained since.

[Mark325]

Anywhere streaming the game tonight?

[weston]

Goodwin nearly scored. I don't know how he didn't.

[weston]

Neville's back with a goal. Yeeeeewwww

[weston]

2-0 goodwin

[A.J.]

Saw the starting lineup, who is at the back with Reegz? What formation are we playing?

[Grimario]

Saw the starting lineup, who is at the back with Reegz? What formation are we playing?

Gallagher with Gallaway on the left, maybe?

[weston]

Formation looks like a 4-4-1-1 though I haven't taken too much notice. Cb with regs, to be honest I have no idea? Maybe Gallagher?? I don't know who that bloke is so I guess him. Neville rb and Gallaway lb

[weston]

Bks just come on. We're ****ed

[Grimario]

HT - Carney for Neville
50' - Jawadi for Kanta
55' - BK for Biraz
62' - Cholakian for Virgili
71' - Crowley for Montano

[la bazzle]

griff

[weston]

Griff mom

[weston]

My daughter was devo she never got a skills ball the guys kicked out after the game. So I grabbed my flag and went and cut some of the boys off on their way to the bus and got her to ask for their signatures in hope it will cheer her up. The fact she is now dancing with the flag makes me think it worked. She did ask though why the men drew on my flag.

[halo se7en]

And that has bearing on actually donning the kit and playing a pre season game as opposed to sitting in the stands how???


One could even make the point that transition for these 5 blokes new to the club can actually be assisted by actually ****ing playing in games such as this

OMG you must be ready to explode... Crowley took a hugely valuable 19 minutes of our pre-season away from us!!!! WHAT A ****ING JOKE.. FFS.. FFS... BITCH.. MOAN... FFS.. Stubbins is ****ing useless!!!! How on earth will the team ever get that 19 minutes back and recover?!?!?!?!? We're doomed!! Death to Newcastle Football!!!!

[Jeterpool]

OMG you must be ready to explode... Crowley took a hugely valuable 19 minutes of our pre-season away from us!!!! WHAT A ****ING JOKE.. FFS.. FFS... BITCH.. MOAN... FFS.. Stubbins is ****ing useless!!!! How on earth will the team ever get that 19 minutes back and recover?!?!?!?!? We're doomed!! Death to Newcastle Football!!!!

You forgot to use the word bloke

[MFKS]

OMG you must be ready to explode... Crowley took a hugely valuable 19 minutes of our pre-season away from us!!!! WHAT A ****ING JOKE.. FFS.. FFS... BITCH.. MOAN... FFS.. Stubbins is ****ing useless!!!! How on earth will the team ever get that 19 minutes back and recover?!?!?!?!? We're doomed!! Death to Newcastle Football!!!!

:blink:

Jog On:sup:

[halo se7en]

:blink:

Jog On:sup:

I'm too outraged at the incompetence of the Jets to just 'jog on'. Probably won't sleep for the rest of the week. That 19 minutes was priceless and we'll never get it back :((

FFS FFS FFS FFS FFS... I hope by adding these, my level of outrage is clear to everyone FFS

[Jeterpool]

Weston. What are your thoughts from the games you attended? Who played well? What formation did we play?

[A.J.]

Old mates Dad was pretty stoked with his son getting a trial (http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/jets-wrap-up-townsville-football-cup-with-win/10y066a1jx3i31pyk1oz45w89t)

[la bazzle]

Only just watched the "highlights" how was goodwins miss in the first half. Also should make the highlights like 1-2 minutes, struggling for content

[weston]

Weston. What are your thoughts from the games you attended? Who played well? What formation did we play?

Will do a bit of an analysis this a bit later on this afternoon/tonight when I have more time.

[weston]

Only just watched the "highlights" how was goodwins miss in the first half. Also should make the highlights like 1-2 minutes, struggling for content

Haha... I had a good angle for that... I'm surprised you didn't hear me on the highlights yelling out "wtf". It came out a bit louder than what I expected.

[westjet]

Does anyone know if the kick off time for the Mudgee game against the scum on the 20th Sept has been sorted yet?

[GazFish35]

We are playing Wellington in another "members only" trial.

[MFKS]

We are playing Wellington in another "members only" trial.


The Newcastle Jets will host Wellington Phoenix in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, September 13 at Magic Park, Broadmadow which will also double as the Club's Member Season Launch.

Purchase your Membership here to attend the 2014/15 Member Season Launch.

The launch will provide an opportunity for Members to meet their favourite Newcastle Jets players and will include exclusive acess to watch the pre-season trial match between the Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.

This will be the only opportunity for Jets Members to see their team in action against A-League opposition in Newcastle this pre-season. The fixture will also be one of the side's final hit outs before the Hyundai A-League season kicks-off with the Jets facing the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday 11th October.

There will also be opportunities to get autographs and join in on other exciting activities throughout the day.

SCHEDULE

10.00am: Gates Open.

11.00am: W-League kick-off. Support the Jets W-League as they take on Melbourne Victory in their season opener clash.

2.00pm: MEMBER SEASON LAUNCH COMMENCES. The Jets 2014/15 A-League squad is introduced along with a Q&A with head coach Phil Stubbins and players. All Members are encourage to submit their questions via Twitter by tagging @NewcastleJetsFC and using the hashtag #JoinTheFight

2.30pm: Activities including face painting for the kids, photo opportunities and autographs.

4.00pm: A-League kick off. Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix.

Full time: Members on the field. Opportunity for Members to meet the playing squad, get autographs and photos.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This event is exclusive to 2014/15 Jets Members.

All Members will be emailed a ticket to gain entry to the event. Tickets will be emailed to all Members on Thursday, September 11 at 5.00pm.

Members are welcome to sign up new Members at the Jets Membership marquee before entering the event.

Members who do not have their ticket for entry will need to visit the Jets Membership marquee to collect a ticket.

Parking will be available at the ground..
Sure hope we fans are allowed to ask the questions to Stubbins and not some club plant giving him doctored questions.

Why is Gallaway still in the squad??
Is the real reason you signed Gallagher to take the focus of Gallaways incompetence??
What is the meaning of the disrespect to Griff by not naming him captain??

**** this could be good

[joel31]

.
Sure hope we fans are allowed to ask the questions to Stubbins and not some club plant giving him doctored questions.

Why is Gallaway still in the squad??
Is the real reason you signed Gallagher to take the focus of Gallaways incompetence??
What is the meaning of the disrespect to Griff by not naming him captain??

**** this could be good
its over twitter so it will be massively filtered

[furns]

.
Sure hope we fans are allowed to ask the questions to Stubbins and not some club plant giving him doctored questions.

Why is Gallaway still in the squad??
Is the real reason you signed Gallagher to take the focus of Gallaways incompetence??
What is the meaning of the disrespect to Griff by not naming him captain??

**** this could be goodI know you're taking the piss Member, but questions like these are the reasons why the club doesn't bother to post on here.
So much criticism from armchair pundits.

[Grimario]

Some of it is warranted though. Goaway is so bad he gets booed by wheelchair and high chair pundits.

[Blackmac79]

Mudgee kickoff time would be nice

[MFKS]

I know you're taking the piss Member, but questions like these are the reasons why the club doesn't bother to post on here.
So much criticism from armchair pundits.

Wouldn't matter if we were doing better than what we currently are. The questions you will always get will be armchair pundit type or completely inane irrelevant stuff
Nothing of substance ever gets covered.


I think it is GazFish if I remember right has requested a fans forum with the club.

They won't be doing that anytime soon otherwise the thing will turn it to a shitfest with piles of questions like the ones above.

Didn't West Ham do one years ago with Redknapp copping grief from a fan for playing Frank Lampard as a 17 year old



The only thing going for one of these is that we are usually prone to ****ing things up so can see us agreeing to a fans forum one day

[GazFish35]

I think it is GazFish if I remember right has requested a fans forum with the club.

They won't be doing that anytime soon otherwise the thing will turn it to a shitfest with piles of questions like the ones above.




Not as an open slather forum. And it wouldn't slide into "Internet forum" standard of questioning because the chair of the meeting (a fan themselves) would tell the other fans to not waste the club's time with stupid questions clearly designed to wind the club up..... They'd probably get asked to leave too.

[Grimario]

Not as an open slather forum. And it wouldn't slide into "Internet forum" standard of questioning because the chair of the meeting (a fan themselves) would tell the other fans to not waste the club's time with stupid questions clearly designed to wind the club up..... They'd probably get asked to leave too.

None of my disc golf related questions have anything to do with winding the club up.

[GazFish35]

None of my disc golf related questions have anything to do with winding the club up.

appologies.

[Grimario]

appologies.

Unless of course the club is winding up and I am trying to recruit all of the players to join the Newcastle Disc Golf team.

And of course, questions about disc golf could always result in Scott Neville trolling me. What a legend.

[weston]

Townsville Cup Review

Positives
The intensity of the start vs Brisbane Roar
Players being played in other positions that is not their normal (positive being that it is being done in pre-season rather than season proper)
Looked fired up to play Sydney
Braedyn Crowley - & another triallist
Edson Montano

The start of the match vs Roar was great. Jets held them in their half and Brisbane were struggling to get out. When they did though we went 1-0 down.

Goodwin/Carney both having a go at the left back and left wing role with Carney even playing right wing vs NQAS. The other noticeable position change was Regan into midfield. That did not go down so well. He played there vs Brisbane and Sydney and did not look like he knew where he was supposed to be, or what he was supposed to be doing at times. He looked lost. Played central defence vs NQAS and it was a much improved personal performance.

The boys looked like they wanted to beat Sydney. Totally different to the game vs Brisbane. They looked much more positive. They had a huddle pre-game vs Sydney and NQAS where as vs Brisbane they just did their own thing. They didn't let Sydney walk over them and it was a good game to watch.

The triallists. In particular Braedyn Crowley. If no one knows who he is, he is a Northern Fury player who was asked to play for the Jets as a trial vs NQAS. He came on for the last 20 minutes. He is quick, hungry, he broke the defence a few times, wasn't greedy, he gave it a good crack for his 20 minutes and whilst i wouldn't say sign him due to those 20 minutes, he would certainly be worth having more of a look at. He backed up in Brisbane the following day for Northern Fury and scored their goal in a 1-1 draw with Brisbane Olympic. Another guy who caught my eye vs Brisbane Roar was #14. Now i'm not sure who he was but for me he looked the goods. I think he was a trialist, i didn't recognize him. He is skillfull and quick. He is probably a little shorter than Jeronimo and similar build. He played right wing. He would of been my pick for man of the match from the Jets perspective.

Edson Montanao looks as if he will be good. Its only early obviously but he impressed me. Comparing him with Heskey. Solid build like Heskey but not as big. Holds the ball up well, maybe not as good as Heskey but still good. He is alot more mobile than Heskey so you can expect a lot more movement. Good in the air. Powerful shot. Lets hope he dos the business.

Negatives
Poor performance after Brisbanes first goal
Definsive unit non existant
Shooting ability/lack of wanting to shoot
Rough challenges

Although there was a positive start, after Brisbane's counter attack first goal we should have been 2-0 down shortly after. The Jets were generally back all over the park with the odd and rare bit of good play. I hate to say it but i wondered once or twice whether we were just bending over and copping what Brisbane had to dish out. Some individuals were good though there was no team play. Griffo and Jeronimo hardly seen the ball as our furthest 2 men forward. Only critiscm i can really give those 2 (considering their large uninvolvement) is they could have dropped deeper to get the ball, moving left and right was fine but they never droped any deeper to go looking for the ball (eg Berisha).

The area which needs most attention in the back line. Forget who is our starting goalkeeper. It doesn't matter if Birrighitti starts or Kennedy starts, if that defensive unit does not work together we are going to concede a large amount of goals this year. Even if we had the best goalkeeper in the world, we will concede alot. Gallaway needs to go, Neville right back, Carney/Goodwin left back and your centre backs you can choose from Jaliens, Madaschi or Regan (anyone else??). They all individually defended well for most parts, but its a team game and not one of them kne what the other was doing at any time. Playing out of the back, unless they sort their shit out has to go. Its a sexy way to play football but ours version of playing out of the back is very unnatractive and threatened to cost us goals, and on one occasion did (vs Sydney). Improvement needs to be made further up the field than the back line as well in terms of defence.

Shooting ability seemed less than satisfactory. More so the want to shoot. Biggest example of this is Goodwin. As some one stated, he had a perfect opportunity to shoot (i had a good angle of this) but instead passed a harder ball into the box and lost possesion as a result. Apart from that alot of our shots were off target.
There were a few rough tackles in the game. Take a bow Jeronimo and Gallaway. I think Jeronimo got caught up in the heat of passion in the game and lost his head, something which may need looking at considering it is only pre season. I don't know what the hell Gallaway was thinking with his 2 penalties. 2 penalties for the exact same thing. I don't understand why he did it, i don't understand what these peope at the Jets see in him. Enough said.

As for formations i never really took much notive untill it was asked what formation we were playing vs NQAS. It seemed to me we were playing a 4-4-1-1 formation and about 15 minutes later i cold only see 3 staying back so it seemed we changed to something like a 5-3-2 with 2 wing backs.

At the end of the day my opinion is we have the players to give this competition a real shake, but we don't have the team yet (we have a team of champions, but not a champion team). Team play needs to be massively improved by round 1 otherwise we run the risk of leaving it too late untill we are ready to push.

Anything else you guys want my opinion on?

[Grimario]

#14 was Brendan Cholakian.

sauce https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/505607393145659393

[GazFish35]

Anything else you guys want my opinion on?

Interest rates?
Construction loans?
Should I go variable or fixed, or split?
Offset account?


Or, more importantly, did you see enough to determine Phil's big plan? are we going to be a pressing and passing team, or a counter-attacking team?

[hausmann]

Mudgee kickoff time would be nice

I advocated for a pre-season game in Mudgee a couple of years ago. Really happy to see it happening as I played my junior soccer out there, travelling 1 1/2 hours to Dubbo every second week for the away game.

My fear is that it was still a Mariners initiative not the Jets.

With them having a pre-season camp in Lismore they are really trying to create a solid presence in NNSW and central-western NSW (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee, Dubbo, etc.). The Jets need to have a more active presence in these areas and not give up supporter territory so easily. A lot of people from out west end up going to Uni in Newcastle and so there is a strong enough link to create a fan-base out there.

Hopefully this trip opens the club's eyes to the potential out there.

[Mark325]

#14 was Brendan Cholakian.

sauce https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/505607393145659393

What I've seen of that kid from the videos on his website, he would be a worthwhile pick up

[westjet]

Mudgee kickoff time would be nice

Just received this email from western rep from football NSW

The A-League Pre-Season fixture is as below:-

Central Coast Mariners FC v Newcastle Jets
Saturday, September 20th - 4:00pm kick off
Gates Open at 2:30pm

Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium, Mudgee



Ticketing

Tickets available from Travel and Cruise Mudgee – 6372 6077



Grandstand Tickets (Adult - $25, U16 - $15)

General Admission Tickets (Adult - $15, U16 - $10, U12 – Free)

Family Tickets (2A and 2 U16 - $35 and $5 extra child)

[q-money]

25 bucks lol not even we have to pay that much

[MFKS]

25 bucks lol not even we have to pay that much

GA is $15 though

Was something similar at the game in Bathurst a few years back. Cheap for the outer but the grand stand was dear

[Couscous]

What I've seen of that kid from the videos on his website, he would be a worthwhile pick up

And I know for a fact he publishes a good range of videos, balancing his best and worst moments so as not to mislead viewers.

[q-money]

the fox news of young strayan footballers

but not too sure with a surname like that, could be a fifth columnist ready to destroy our way of life (1 dollar pies and oak choccy milks)

[borat]

Goodwin nearly scored. I don't know how he didn't.
If you caught the footage of this it was something to behold. Tripped over the ball no more than 2 or 3 yards out from an open goal. Ronnie Rosentahl springs to mind

[Blackmac79]

Just received this email from western rep from football NSW

The A-League Pre-Season fixture is as below:-

Central Coast Mariners FC v Newcastle Jets
Saturday, September 20th - 4:00pm kick off
Gates Open at 2:30pm

Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium, Mudgee



Ticketing

Tickets available from Travel and Cruise Mudgee – 6372 6077



Grandstand Tickets (Adult - $25, U16 - $15)

General Admission Tickets (Adult - $15, U16 - $10, U12 – Free)

Family Tickets (2A and 2 U16 - $35 and $5 extra child)

Tickets available on the day?

[westjet]

Tickets available on the day?

Doesn't say, but its a 10000 capacity stadium so I would imagine they would be selling on game day.

[Pier67]

If you caught the footage of this it was something to behold. Tripped over the ball no more than 2 or 3 yards out from an open goal. Ronnie Rosentahl springs to mind

Goodwin will be playing npl soon, very soft

[Jeterpool]

So who is going along Saturday?

[BodyNovo]

this has been very poorly advertised.

i remember receiving the first email about it and than i got a second reminder in the herald this morning.

i probably will go just for montano.

[Tommyjet]

Will be there. Wonder if Flores is ready for some game time?

[Bon]

this has been very poorly advertised.

i remember receiving the first email about it and than i got a second reminder in the herald this morning.

i probably will go just for montano.

Yeah, I have been looking around for info on this game.. Whats the go?
Only info I can find is from the "Ultimate Tipster" thread.. haha

[lquiquer]

Yeah, I have been looking around for info on this game.. Whats the go?
Only info I can find is from the "Ultimate Tipster" thread.. haha

Original mail said: All members will be emailed a ticket to gain entry Thursday at 5pm. Members who don't get a mail will need to go to the Jets membership marquee on game day.

[Bon]

Original mail said: All members will be emailed a ticket to gain entry Thursday at 5pm. Members who don't get a mail will need to go to the Jets membership marquee on game day.

They must actually read the foz too.. They literally just posted something on Facey about it!

[Premy]

They must actually read the foz too.. They literally just posted something on Facey about it!
I'm pretty sure you're preoccupied bon.

[Bon]

I'm pretty sure you're preoccupied bon.

Hahaha You are right, I couldn't make it to the game anyway.. However, not for the reasons you are insinuating unfortunately..

[Premy]

Hahaha You are right, I couldn't make it to the game anyway.. However, not for the reasons you are insinuating unfortunately..
Whaaaaaaat you're dead to me :banghead:

[Superdylan]

So who is going along Saturday?

In. Bought my membership a while back but I haven't got my card yet.

[GazFish35]

Has anyone got their card?

How are they gonna know who's a member?

More importantly how thick are the cards?

[zorse]

Who's mug will be on the cards? I reckon captain Kew

[lquiquer]

Who's mug will be on the cards? I reckon captain Kew

Griff

[MFKS]

Who's mug will be on the cards? I reckon captain Kew
Being that this is the Jets odds on it will be Taggz Beard Goodwin Chapman or Zads

Same clowns currently running their online store which apparently has no stock available for purchase and has pictures of one bloke in Burns who hasn't played for us in 9 months and Taggz who has been gone for 3 months now.

Professional Club they are running at HSG when you can't buy a thing from their online store

[joel31]

I doubt I'll get mine til next week
GA Member

[joel31]

Mudgee Kick-off is 4
source gypo fb (please note that I do not condone going as low as going on that page but it was shared by Expand the A-League)

[lquiquer]

Being that this is the Jets odds on it will be Taggz Beard Goodwin Chapman or Zads

Same clowns currently running their online store which apparently has no stock available for purchase and has pictures of one bloke in Burns who hasn't played for us in 9 months and Taggz who has been gone for 3 months now.

Professional Club they are running at HSG when you can't buy a thing from their online store

Same clowns must be running Man U shop......832

[Premy]

Mudgee Kick-off is 4
source gypo fb (please note that I do not condone going as low as going on that page but it was shared by Expand the A-League)
Gypos have a stream for the game to

[joel31]

Gypos have a stream for the game to
But they don't have Internet on the central coast...

[Grimario]

But they don't have Internet on the central coast...

More Nbn in gypo land than newie, I think :(

[plague]

More Nbn in gypo land than newie, I think :(

Partly true:
Central Coast LGA has the 4th most homes available to access the NBN but the take up rate is currently less than 1% on account of the locals refusing to pay that sort of money to watch Ray Dinneen read the news.

[pv4]

Mudgee Kick-off is 4
source gypo fb (please note that I do not condone going as low as going on that page but it was shared by Expand the A-League)

MFAW should be able to keep us updated on their fb updates.

[MFKS]

MFAW should be able to keep us updated on their fb updates.

:rof:

Nice Work WLG

[MFKS]

JETS coach Phil Stubbins is poised to unleash a three-pronged strike force of Edson Montano, Jeronimo and Joel Griffiths in tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Wellington at Magic Park.

Stubbins will finalise his 16-man squad after today’s final ball-work session but indicated new recruits Montano and Jeronimo and veteran Griffiths would be deployed up front, with Marcos Flores to make his first appearance for Newcastle off the bench, 10 months after the former Central Coast star had a knee reconstruction.

Griffiths and Montano both scored for Newcastle during the Townsville Cup tournament two weeks ago.

Stubbins said he was confident there would be more goals as his new-look team’s cohesion grew.

‘‘All the top teams in the A-League, they’ve got real competition at the pointy end,’’ he said.

‘‘The only way to be challenging those teams is to have depth and players competing for their positions.

‘‘Not everyone can be in the first team every week, but if you have an environment where everyone is pushing each other for selection, I think it augurs well for the season ahead.’’

Stubbins said Montano was ‘‘just starting to find his legs’’ but was hopeful the Ecuadorean international could ‘‘put on a show for the supporters’’ in tomorrow’s trial, which doubles as Newcastle’s members day.

‘‘He’s three weeks fit,’’ Stubbins said.


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‘‘If you take into account everyone else has been training for 11 or 12 weeks, he’s got some catching up to do to get to the level we think he is capable of.

‘‘We’ll try to get as much as we can out of Montano in terms of minutes, and hopefully come round one he’s ready to go.’’

The coach was undecided about what position would best suit Jeronimo, who scored 16 goals in two seasons with Adelaide.

‘‘If we go with a 4-4-2, Jeronimo will probably fulfil one of those striker’s roles,’’ Stubbins said. ‘‘If it’s a 4-3-3, he’d play in a wide area, although he can also play behind the striker.

‘‘He’s a guy who comes with a bit of versatility to the range of positions he can play.’’

Stubbins said Newcastle still had a number of players unavailable because of injury, including centre back Adrian Madaschi, Mitch Cooper, Andrew Hoole and Billy Celeski.

Rookie defender Allan Welsh, who agreed yesterday to a one-year deal with Newcastle, is also out because he is moving from Adelaide.

Stubbins said tomorrow’s result would not be crucial, but he hoped to see improvement on Newcastle’s losses to Brisbane (4-0) and Sydney (4-2) in Townsville.

‘‘We had eight or nine of our squad missing in Townsville ... for us to get carried away with results at this point would be premature,’’ he said.

‘‘We’re still trying to build and get our injured players back to full fitness.

‘‘Until we get to that point, it’s a bit of a difficult position for us.’’


Considering the trials are a chance to push for HAL selection surely the bloke should be doing the moving at a time that doesn't effect his chances of getting a game for the club??

Amatuer

[Jeterpool]

Considering the trials are a chance to push for HAL selection surely the bloke should be doing the moving at a time that doesn't effect his chances of getting a game for the club??

Amatuer

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

Whose to say Stubbins didn't say to him "go get yourself sorted, there's still some pre-season games to go". And besides, do we really expect he'll be pushing for a start?

No point in reading into essentially one line in an article. I get the feeling you're just looking for any chance to stick the knife in.

[Jetmaster]

Geez - poor bugger might have wanted to go to Adelaide to get some things, arrange some moving transport, say goodbye to his mum and dad and feed his pussy...

[MFKS]

Geez - poor bugger might have wanted to go to Adelaide to get some things, arrange some moving transport, say goodbye to his mum and dad and feed his pussy...
Could have still done that Sunday

[MFKS]

Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

Whose to say Stubbins didn't say to him "go get yourself sorted, there's still some pre-season games to go". And besides, do we really expect he'll be pushing for a start?

No point in reading into essentially one line in an article. I get the feeling you're just looking for any chance to stick the knife in.
I don't need to look to stick the knife in most times and I ain't looking here.

I just find the professionalism this club deploys at times to be bizarre. I would expect all our players who are fit to be available for selection and not packing house 2000 miles away as this should be done when it doesn't effect season preparations. At present I have a degree of apathy towards our club that is building as I ain't seeing much I like that better days are coming. I actually feel we had a better squad and things looked rosier at the end of last season under InZane. So far our new coach has come in we have poleaxed the squad and removed 8-10 players and the new recruits ain't showing much signs of being any better at all.

Early days I know but our preparation has been piss poor and we stand to fail badly if things do not turn around

[Jeterpool]

I tried to find the kickoff time for the match on Saturday but can't find the article. Any idea? I see gates are open between 2:00 and 6:00 so I'm assuming 3:00.

[Jeterpool]

Just found it on members site - 4:00 kick off

[Pico]

Could have still done that Sunday

Yeah but he wouldn’t have been able to play the grand final game on Saturday in Adelaide for Croydon……

www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/title-fight-and-jets-deal-all-week-welsh

[Jetmaster]

MFKS....

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[MFKS]

MFKS....

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Looks like the clubs shoddy work once again. No mention the bloke is going to play for his SA Club in the article.

Maybe the issue lies with the clubs admin who either leave stuff out or fail to tell their fans what's actually going on??

Either way someone isn't being honest or they ain't being honest enough

[pv4]

Can someone clarify/confirm - Magic Park gates open at 2pm, at 4pm the Jerks play Phoenix, and entry to members only (for free)?

[MFKS]

Can someone clarify/confirm - Magic Park gates open at 2pm, at 4pm the Jerks play Phoenix, and entry to members only (for free)?

That's right 4pm kick off but you have to take your printed out pass from the email they sent you at 5:02pm last night. to the best of my understanding if you ain't signed up as a Member you ain't getting in

[pv4]

That's right 4pm kick off but you have to take your printed out pass from the email they sent you at 5:02pm last night. to the best of my understanding if you ain't signed up as a Member you ain't getting in

The "ticket" they sent out in the email doesn't have membership number or anything like that on it - nothing stopping someone from printing one off for each of their mates :rof:

[Pico]

Looks like the clubs shoddy work once again. No mention the bloke is going to play for his SA Club in the article.

Maybe the issue lies with the clubs admin who either leave stuff out or fail to tell their fans what's actually going on??

Either way someone isn't being honest or they ain't being honest enough

You quoted the Newcastle Herald did you not?

How is the accuracy of the local papers reports even remotely linked to the club, but I'm sure you're right its all Middleby and his minions fault.

[MFKS]

You quoted the Newcastle Herald did you not?

How is the accuracy of the local papers reports even remotely linked to the club, but I'm sure you're right its all Middleby and his minions fault.

How is it not the clubs fault??

The club is responsible for whatever media they provide to the fans of the club. Anything good bad ugly etc is down to what they provide.

Also may I point out the club also have other means such as their website facebook page twitter etc that they have control over what messages get out

Now if you still wish to blame it all on the Herald then who's fault is it that the relationship is sour?? Considering there is 1 TV station in town 1 newspaper and a couple of radio stations you would think it would be a given for a competent organisation to have exceptional relationships with the media as then they basically control the level of publicity that costs them nothing they receive and keep the negative press to the bare minimum.

No these issues wouldn't be the clubs doing would they??

[snake]

That's right 4pm kick off but you have to take your printed out pass from the email they sent you at 5:02pm last night. to the best of my understanding if you ain't signed up as a Member you ain't getting in

is this the same magic park with a 2ft broken fence next to the storm water drain? :rof:

[hausmann]

How is it not the clubs fault??

The club is responsible for whatever media they provide to the fans of the club. Anything good bad ugly etc is down to what they provide.

Also may I point out the club also have other means such as their website facebook page twitter etc that they have control over what messages get out

Now if you still wish to blame it all on the Herald then who's fault is it that the relationship is sour?? Considering there is 1 TV station in town 1 newspaper and a couple of radio stations you would think it would be a given for a competent organisation to have exceptional relationships with the media as then they basically control the level of publicity that costs them nothing they receive and keep the negative press to the bare minimum.

No these issues wouldn't be the clubs doing would they??

MFKS, I'm of the opinion that it's time to cut the admin a bit of slack. Tinks wants out. I expect that front office professionalism is no longer his priority. It's great that they at least have started the supporter forum. That is a massive step forward on anything that has happened to date.

As far as admin is concerned it's a sinking ship. As seen with the HSG takeover, they installed their own people. I'd be getting out now if I felt I was in a replaceable position and having a continuous job was essential to my family.

People complaining about losing their grandstand seats amongst other things need to just wait until a new owner is found. We are in caretaker mode, but at least the squad seems to have some pretty decent quality in it. On the park is my main concern.

[plague]

.

People complaining about losing their grandstand seats amongst other things need to just wait until a new owner is found.

and wait I will, at home.
Watching TV.
With my money in my pocket.



Oh and Member, legit, if you're sitting around reading the Herald waiting to hear the full story on the Jets latest minimum wage signing then y'all need a hobby.
Not the clubs fault there.

[Jeterpool]

Warm up started.

Anyone else here?

[Jeterpool]

For those of you who are fans of santo Sam and ed, I report merrick currently has 0 coffee cups

[Jeterpool]

Jets lineup

Birraz, nev, Reegz, kew, Kanta, Gallagher, Jeronimo, Steele, griffo, carney and montano

Flores, Gallaway, Lundy, pepper Virgilli and Kennedy on bench.

[Jeterpool]

Well done magic playing NTUA.

feel like I'm watching a port adelaide game.

[Jeterpool]

Jets lineup

Birraz, nev, Reegz, kew, Kanta, Gallagher, Jeronimo, Steele, griffo, carney and montano

Flores, Gallaway, Lundy, pepper Virgilli and Kennedy on bench.


Birraz

Nev - kew - Gallagher - carney

- regan - Kanta-

Neumann - griff - Steele

Montano

[Jeterpool]

Birraz great 1-1 save against Brockie following counter from jets corner

[Jeterpool]

Steele dangerous low cross cut out

Burns off crossbar following birraz save from outside box

[Jeterpool]

Griff draws free edge of area

[Jeterpool]

Steele shot on target from set piece

Early impression we're playing quite a few long balls

[R Ramjet]

thanks for the updates keep them coming

[Jeterpool]

Regan off. Pepper on. Think injury but was walking ok. involved in heavy challenge just before

[Jeterpool]

Jets pen. Handball by dura I think. Griff to take.

23rd minute goal. Bottom right. Keeper dives right way

[Jeterpool]

Kanta booked after giving it away and lunging in with a stupid challenge

[Jeterpool]

Griff shot outside box. Great diving save by moss

[Jeterpool]

1-0 HT. Griff 23rd min pen

We're looking ok. Open at the back on the counter with the pace of Brockie and burns. We 're applying a lot of midfield pressure. Nev looking solid. Kew playing lots of diagonal and long balls. Gallagher doing alright. Carney ok but welcome exposed down his side.

Kanta is passing accurately...to any player wearing yellow. Pepper having a good game and is lively. Steele is fast becoming my face player for the coming season. He's gotva great touch, lots of effort and pressures really well.

Griff doing well. Jeronimo doing ok - struggling a bit on the right. Montano is strong and physical but with a good touch. More fitness and I think we've got a player there.

There's goals in this game. Nix have had chances. They look a bit more cohesive going forward where we are getting a bit bogged down working it out from the back.

[Jeterpool]

Kanga sent off. Second yellow

Flores on for montano

[Jeterpool]

Nev off. Gallaway on

[Jeterpool]

1-1. Brockie. Turned our defenders too easily

Birraz didn't dive.

[lquiquer]

Nev off. Gallaway on

Gallaway on...... 1-1

[Jeterpool]

Virgilli on. Neumann off

[Jeterpool]

2-1 Virgilli

[MFKS]

All Hail Stubbins

We may not get the spoon and be ten points adrift by Xmas

We have a problem at left back cause Carney ain't that useful and to me looked like he has been in a good paddock.

Kanta is a ****ing problem though the 2 challenges were ****ing stupid and deserving.

Chillis goal would have been interesting if the Nix keeper hadn't of slipped half a second before Chilli shot.

Flowers with a great through ball.

Got to love Griff. Bloke does his gasket at the ref after a tackle is ruled no foul and he loses his boot. Griff then runs around for 30 seconds with the boot in hand before launching in with a Kevin Muscat special to get the time to out his boot back on whilst the ref is carding him

Forza Griff

Crowd was pretty piss poor in number barely 1k and a good reflection on the levels this game was promoted by Jets

[Jeterpool]

I thought there was at least 1.5K there

[lquiquer]

Montano showed few good touches in first 30 minutes but also looked a bit slow and lazy after 30.... Thoughts?

[Thomas477]

Griff :wub:

[380]

Disagree with the member re Carney, Thought he combined well with Johny " The Real deal " Steele. Steele's workrate i thought was good. Really looking forward too seeing a fit Monty, Just might have jagged a quality player there. Great touch from Flores for the second goal.

All in all i thought we played with a lot more intent and when we did knock the ball around we were not doing it just for the sake of the stats or to keep a pubic haired muppet happy but looked to be positive with it.

[sammydog]

Kanta is a ****ing problem though the 2 challenges were ****ing stupid and deserving.

The second tackle in particular was a shocker. No need for that at that point of the game, especially given Wellington weren't exactly attacking our goal at the time.


I thought there was at least 1.5K there

What was the crowd at the Perth game? Today was well under that. I'd say half of whatever the perth game was at best.

[Jeterpool]

The second tackle in particular was a shocker. No need for that at that point of the game, especially given Wellington weren't exactly attacking our goal at the time.



What was the crowd at the Perth game? Today was well under that. I'd say half of whatever the perth game was at best.

Over 4000 for Perth.

[MFKS]

Disagree with the member re Carney, Thought he combined well with Johny " The Real deal " Steele. Steele's workrate i thought was good. Really looking forward too seeing a fit Monty, Just might have jagged a quality player there. Great touch from Flores for the second goal.

All in all i thought we played with a lot more intent and when we did knock the ball around we were not doing it just for the sake of the stats or to keep a pubic haired muppet happy but looked to be positive with it.

It has nothing to do with Carneys abilities to combine in attack with anyone. The bloke is quite competent as an attacking player it is defensively which is the issue. To me he looked exactly what he is a bloke who ain't a full back playing there. Defensively he gets caught out and will prove he is a liability.

Would prefer Gallaway at left back than him. At least Galloway ain't gonna get raped defensively every game even if he contributes less than zero in attack

[380]

Each to there own but i would start Carney over Gallaway every day of the week. I think Phil has it right at this point in time.

IMO Gallaway is not A League standard.

[joel31]

Gallaway was at partial fault to the Phoeonix goal but picked himself up and defended decently. I noticed Stubbins was giving a lot of encouragement to Lundy and Gallaway when they were on

[joel31]

Overall I thought it was a decent performance
Neither side had too many chances, there were a lot of fouls.

Stubbins tactics - quite direct at times and tried to play quickly, but sometimes had more patient build up utilising dribbling strengths of players. Full backs played high and wide in attack and the formation was quite compact and narrow in defence. The players seemed to challenge for most balls in midfield in defence which lead to fouls and cards.

[la bazzle]

Would prefer Gallaway at left back than him. At least Galloway ain't gonna get raped defensively every game even if he contributes less than zero in attack

I let alot of rubbish slide but gee whizz come one mate. First you want gypos playing for our country now you pretty much want gallaway captain

[Blackmac79]

Anyone else in mudgee today?

[Grimario]

Anyone else in mudgee today?

Should check out the local disc golf course... :)

[pv4]

Anyone else in mudgee today?

Yep.

Catch ya at the game pal

[pv4]

What a boring game.

[GazFish35]

It could have been worse.

You could've been at home with the flu watching a stream run by the coasties.

[hawk]

It could have been worse.

You could've been at home with the flu watching a stream run by the coasties.

or have a 8hr return drive. take A, spend all day watching bar tv & 1970's motd

[GazFish35]

The stream commentary was pretty bad.

[MFKS]

Is it just me or does it seem bizarre that our pretty average pre season sees us finished with quality opponents so far out (3 weeks before season KO) and all we have left now is a week of training a game against the Young Socceroos which lets face it will not be at 100% intensity and 2 weeks more of training and Shirts and Skins matches at Ray Watt before Rd 1 and the most important game of the ****ing season arrives??

If we were behind other HAL clubs a couple of weeks ago in Nth Qld then surely the games against Phoenix and Gypos have not exactly seen us set the world on fire enough to be considered caught up

[Nou Camp]

Is it just me or does it seem bizarre that our pretty average pre season sees us finished with quality opponents so far out (3 weeks before season KO) and all we have left now is a week of training a game against the Young Socceroos which lets face it will not be at 100% intensity and 2 weeks more of training and Shirts and Skins matches at Ray Watt before Rd 1 and the most important game of the ****ing season arrives??

If we were behind other HAL clubs a couple of weeks ago in Nth Qld then surely the games against Phoenix and Gypos have not exactly seen us set the world on fire enough to be considered caught up

"work in progress"????

[Grimario]

We're aiming to be in good form for our first home game.

[WolfMan]

Don't forget that with the FFA Cup, it would have been difficult to line up opponents without knowing how we or other A-League clubs would progress

[joel31]

Don't forget that with the FFA Cup, it would have been difficult to line up opponents without knowing how we or other A-League clubs would progress
we could have organised a game against Wanderers or someone as soon as they got knocked out

[Premy]

we could have organised a game against Wanderers or someone as soon as they got knocked out
Wanderers have ACL commitments.

[GazFish35]

Is it just me or does it seem bizarre that our pretty average pre season sees us finished with quality opponents so far out (3 weeks before season KO) and all we have left now is a week of training a game against the Young Socceroos which lets face it will not be at 100% intensity and 2 weeks more of training and Shirts and Skins matches at Ray Watt before Rd 1 and the most important game of the ****ing season arrives??

If we were behind other HAL clubs a couple of weeks ago in Nth Qld then surely the games against Phoenix and Gypos have not exactly seen us set the world on fire enough to be considered caught up
I take it you didn't get the email outlining the other matches they have lined up.
It came through at 5:02

[hawk]

calm everyone, we are aiming for 7th. We dont need to over do it now.

[lquiquer]

calm everyone, we are aiming for 7th. We dont need to over do it now.

Yeah and 7 is good....in some other country it takes you to Europa league