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Imyourhero
18-12-2014, 02:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2KI-YPtXo

Shere Khan
18-12-2014, 08:50 PM
Can I just ask why they changed the old system and how the new one is better?

Imyourhero
18-12-2014, 09:15 PM
Im just glad its randomly drawn for the 1st rounds again.

leftrightout
18-12-2014, 09:16 PM
I quite like the new one... I think it works much better.
Some interesting match ups there. New Lambton vs New Lambton and Swansea vs Belswans.

fresh
18-12-2014, 11:12 PM
its better because the old one wasn't at all fair for newfm and nbn teams.

Zone league teams got a way easyier run to Coffs then Newfm.

Always 2 zone league teams then 2 nbn teams at coffs. Then a random draw could have placed 2 nbn teams on the same side of the draw meaning a good chance of our best not representing nothern. I am a big fan of zpl and there is some quality in it but its probably not worthy of representing Nothern new south wales.

This way is much fairer for the Nbn and Newfm teams. If a zone league team can knock them off then they deserve to be there but they shouldn't get a 'free ride' like they got before.

Shere Khan
19-12-2014, 12:57 AM
Just looking at it though. Lower zone leagues half are guaranteed two games.
Third round realistically should be nearly all Npl.
I understand about who represents Nnsw but isn't it the beauty of the cup?
By third round Npl again will be taking the majority of income through games played at their grounds.
If you want a fair draw why not include all and if Magic draw New Lambton FC then throw them a bone and have the game home for New Lambton.

leftrightout
19-12-2014, 07:21 AM
Just looking at it though. Lower zone leagues half are guaranteed two games.
Third round realistically should be nearly all Npl.
I understand about who represents Nnsw but isn't it the beauty of the cup?
By third round Npl again will be taking the majority of income through games played at their grounds.
If you want a fair draw why not include all and if Magic draw New Lambton FC then throw them a bone and have the game home for New Lambton.

No where in the world are teams just in one hat, not even FA cup. EPL teams dont come into that until Rd.3 or 4.
Going about it your way, A-league teams shouldn't get a later entry either. Could have Melbourne Victory playing against Hunter Simba (old rivals i hear!)

leftrightout
19-12-2014, 08:51 AM
Seems like there are some L3 teams missing... I thought every team was involved?

namwob99
19-12-2014, 09:14 AM
And Belmont Tingira in?

leftrightout
19-12-2014, 09:19 AM
I thought it might have just been the new teams in L3 not involved but Cooks Hill only have one team and i assume its the NEWFM one?

idontwannaplaywithhowey
19-12-2014, 09:26 AM
Seems like there are some L3 teams missing... I thought every team was involved?

Not all teams are automatically involved. That was the case in the past, but now you have to register your interest before being involved in the Cup.

idontwannaplaywithhowey
19-12-2014, 09:29 AM
Some good local matchups in the First Round too. Its pretty cool that New Lambton FC's (ZL3) first ever competitive game will be against the New Lambton Eagles FC.
I too prefer the new style draw. We have made it to Coffs twice in the past with the old system, but this new one allow the best teams to represent NNSWF in that tournament.

Swanky
19-12-2014, 10:42 AM
Not all teams are automatically involved. That was the case in the past, but now you have to register your interest before being involved in the Cup.

Clubs can only nominate 1 team (That Rules out Cooks Hill, Uni and Olympic Lower ZL teams)

leftrightout
19-12-2014, 11:01 AM
Ah ok, that makes sense.
Cooks Hill L3 were involved last year weren't they? I swear i watched them out at Morisset?
Has that rule come in this season?

Swanky
19-12-2014, 11:07 AM
Ah ok, that makes sense.
Cooks Hill L3 were involved last year weren't they? I swear i watched them out at Morisset?
Has that rule come in this season?
New rule for FFA cup now they run it from qualifying rounds all the way thru

leftrightout
19-12-2014, 11:34 AM
New rule for FFA cup now they run it from qualifying rounds all the way thru

Ok right, because last year was still considered NNSW State cup wasn't it.
All over it now! haha

Gary
19-12-2014, 11:52 AM
Clubs can only nominate 1 team (That Rules out Cooks Hill, Uni and Olympic Lower ZL teams)

So this applies even if the two teams have nothing to do with each other except share a club name ie.bero ZPL & other bero ZL squad

Imyourhero
19-12-2014, 11:58 AM
Those two Bero's are completely different clubs.

Imyourhero
19-12-2014, 12:09 PM
They're both in the cup.

Swanky
19-12-2014, 01:04 PM
If teams are from the 1 club only can compete has to be the highest team

Mayfield Seniors/Juniors Separate Clubs as with Bero, New Lambton, Dudley and Charlestown now that Azzurri or CCB have broken away from the juniors

Lofty
19-12-2014, 01:05 PM
The round we hope to eventuate is!

Newcastle Suns vs Hamilton Warriors
Definitely a crowd puller, and probably by then exceed the Jets crowds, if they continue to lose.

This is the best draw of the opening two rounds for sure! The only thing that would have been better is Suns vs Olympic ZL1 where there would be much more passion from both clubs involved.

Premy
19-12-2014, 01:16 PM
No where in the world are teams just in one hat, not even FA cup. EPL teams dont come into that until Rd.3 or 4.
Going about it your way, A-league teams shouldn't get a later entry either. Could have Melbourne Victory playing against Hunter Simba (old rivals i hear!)
Whilst I like this draw better than last, there is still room for improvement.
It seems that there is only one draw, I much prefer to have a draw every round.

Gary
29-12-2014, 06:27 PM
Anyone willing to tip an upset in the first round?

Imyourhero
29-12-2014, 10:27 PM
Belmont Swansea v Swansea
Newy Uni v Wallsend FC
Cooks Hill v Barnsley United
Westlake v Kahibah
Plattsburg Maryland v Cardiff City
New Lambton Eagles v New Lambton FC
Merewhether v Kotara FC
Beresfield United Senior v Warners Bay FC
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns
Toronto Awaba v Garden Suburbs
Stockton Sharks v Dudley Redhead Senior
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City
Kurri Kurri Senior v Mayfield United Junior
Hunter Simba v Morriset United FC
Beresfeild Junior v West Wallsend
Muswelbrook v Singelton Strikers
Charlestown Junior v RAAF Williamtown
Mayfield United Senior v Dudley Redhead United
Tenambit v Medowie
Thornton v Cessnock
Jesmond v Bye

I changed my user name
30-12-2014, 11:38 AM
I have to disagree Imyourhero as I think the Bye will beat Jesmond LOL

Imyourhero
30-12-2014, 11:39 AM
Bye out of form, tipping the upset.

LongSufferingFan
30-12-2014, 01:36 PM
Actually I think with the format for this year we will finally get to see whether NEWFM teams are better than ZPL teams as we will see a few match ups which couldn't happen in previous years of the State cup.

My fearless predictions are:
Belmont Swansea v Swansea
Newy Uni v Wallsend FC
Cooks Hill v Barnsley United
Westlake v Kahibah
Plattsburg Maryland v Cardiff City
New Lambton Eagles v New Lambton FC
Merewether v Kotara FC
Beresfield United Senior v Warners Bay FC
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns
Toronto Awaba v Garden Suburbs - UPSET!
Stockton Sharks v Dudley Redhead Senior
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City - UPSET!
Kurri Kurri Senior v Mayfield United Junior
Hunter Simba v Morriset United FC
Beresfeild Junior v West Wallsend - UPSET!
Muswelbrook v Singelton Strikers
Charlestown Junior v RAAF Williamtown
Mayfield United Senior v Dudley Redhead United
Tenambit v Medowie
Thornton v Cessnock
Jesmond v Bye

The Postman
17-02-2015, 05:24 PM
This weekend at the Home of Football

Saturday 21st

Field 1
10.00 - Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC
12.00 - Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC
2.00 - Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC
4.00 - Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC
6.00 - Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC

Field 2
10.30 - Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC
12.30 - New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC
2.30 - Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC
4.30 - Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC
6.30 - Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC

Sunday 22nd

Field 1
10.00 - Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC
12.00 - Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC
2.00 - Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown
4.00 - Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC
6.00 - Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC

Field 2
10.30 - Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC
12.30 - Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC
2.30 - Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC
4.30 - Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC
6.30 - Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC

Imyourhero
17-02-2015, 06:54 PM
I expect alot of upsets this weekend

baldrick
17-02-2015, 06:59 PM
2.30 - Muswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC


Upper Hunter derby.

Nice.

The Postman
17-02-2015, 07:16 PM
Whole lot of Derbies

New Lambton v New Lambton
Swansea v Belswans
Cessnock v Thornton

And Valo v Lakes should give a good idea who will set the pace in NewFM this year.

The Magician
17-02-2015, 07:47 PM
Suns will be playing Magic U19's in a trial instead of Belmont Tingara... BT have forfeited... Round 2 FFA Cup Olympic Vs Suns...

namwob99
17-02-2015, 08:43 PM
Suns will be playing Magic U19's in a trial instead of Belmont Tingara... BT have forfeited... Round 2 FFA Cup Olympic Vs Suns...
Anyone know why they were included in the first place?

RANGER09
17-02-2015, 09:41 PM
Suns will be playing Magic U19's in a trial instead of Belmont Tingara... BT have forfeited... Round 2 FFA Cup Olympic Vs Suns...

FFS Jesmond have the bye, Belmont pull out, then they should arrange Suns v Jesmond
We can't enter a team due to late application apparently as it won't be fair to the other teams

The Magician
17-02-2015, 10:16 PM
FFS Jesmond have the bye, Belmont pull out, then they should arrange Suns v Jesmond
We can't enter a team due to late application apparently as it won't be fair to the other teams

Well it was discovered this afternoon i think that belmont tingara and Valentine FC are run by the same club/committee so were actually ineligible to compete in the first place... ground was booked by Suns so organising a trial was the way to go so they didnt lose the $$$ for booking.

EH9
17-02-2015, 10:39 PM
This weekend at the Home of Football

Saturday 21st

Field 1
10.00 - Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC
12.00 - Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC
2.00 - Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC
4.00 - Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC
6.00 - Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC

Field 2
10.30 - Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC
12.30 - New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC
2.30 - Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC
4.30 - Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC
6.30 - Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC

Sunday 22nd

Field 1
10.00 - Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC
12.00 - Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC
2.00 - Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown
4.00 - Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC
6.00 - Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC

Field 2
10.30 - Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC
12.30 - Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC
2.30 - Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC
4.30 - Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC
6.30 - Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC

I'll have a stab

hawk
17-02-2015, 11:21 PM
This weekend at the Home of Football



bloody goose, home of football? Minmi, metters, thistles? nope

At least say where this new plastic pitch is.

The Postman
17-02-2015, 11:27 PM
bloody goose, home of football? Minmi, metters, thistles? nope

At least say where this new plastic pitch is.

Was said with my tongue firmly in my cheek, taking the piss from NNSW themselves :gent:

http://nnsw.footballfives.com.au/the-facility/

MFKS
17-02-2015, 11:42 PM
bloody goose, home of football? Minmi, metters, thistles? nope

At least say where this new plastic pitch is.

I thought it was pretty obvious but then again I suppose not all people are as smart as me:grin:

seldom
18-02-2015, 12:30 AM
I'll take Swansea to upset Belswans

Premy
18-02-2015, 09:25 AM
FFS Jesmond have the bye, Belmont pull out, then they should arrange Suns v Jesmond
We can't enter a team due to late application apparently as it won't be fair to the other teams

Why did Raymond Terrace not apply in the first place?

RANGER09
18-02-2015, 11:34 AM
Why did Raymond Terrace not apply in the first place?

We had a change in committee in the off season and the application date was missed. We have spoken with NF, NNSWF & FFA about it, but still get the same answer. :angry:

The Postman
19-02-2015, 09:35 PM
This weekend at the Home of Football

Saturday 21st

Field 1
10.00 - Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC
12.00 - Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC
2.00 - Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC
4.00 - Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC
6.00 - Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC

Field 2
10.30 - Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC
12.30 - New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC
2.30 - Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC
4.30 - Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC
6.30 - Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC

Sunday 22nd

Field 1
10.00 - Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC
12.00 - Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC
2.00 - Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown
4.00 - Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC
6.00 - Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC

Field 2
10.30 - Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC
12.30 - Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC
2.30 - Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC
4.30 - Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC
6.30 - Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC


Really excited to see this go ahead

sancho_theswan
20-02-2015, 02:57 PM
Wishing all teams the best for tomorrow as they take the first step into the 2015 season.

Premy
20-02-2015, 05:00 PM
Great foresight by Eland, no license to sell alcohol tomorrow and your not allowed to bring your own.
20 games, 40 teams over Sat/Sun with Players and Supports of whom majority would fit in the 18-40 male demographic. Who is responsible for this almighty oversight, can only imagine the loss of income from this.

EH9
20-02-2015, 05:57 PM
I heard word today they didn't get a liquor licence cause they didn't want to pay for security guards to be there for the duration.

Imyourhero
21-02-2015, 08:11 AM
What are the actual dimensions?

ForeverRed
21-02-2015, 09:06 AM
I don't think the goals are full size either, could be wrong but they looked small the last time I was there

RANGER09
21-02-2015, 09:23 AM
So do all FFA cup games get played there this year or do other clubs get a chance to run a day as per last year?
What about grand finals etc are they going to tell everyone this is where they will be held?

Premy
21-02-2015, 10:05 AM
So do all FFA cup games get played there this year or do other clubs get a chance to run a day as per last year?
What about grand finals etc are they going to tell everyone this is where they will be held?

Not sure about the rest of the comp but I'm lead to believe Quarter Finals onwards will be at Lake Macquarie, with the 4 Northern Pool teams traveling down this time.

namwob99
21-02-2015, 02:02 PM
Any other results yet? Heard bero beat warners bay 10-0!!

NewyTy
21-02-2015, 04:22 PM
A few results results up on Twitter.

Plattsburg-Maryland 3-0 Cardiff City
Kahibah FC 9-1 Westlakes Wildcats
New Lambton Eagles 1 (5)-(4) 1 New Lambton FC (on pens btw)
Kotara South 7-1 Merewether Advance

Update: Cooks Hill 0-0 Barnsley at Half-Time

ForeverRed
21-02-2015, 05:58 PM
Cookers 2 nil

ForeverRed
21-02-2015, 06:09 PM
Toronto 3 nil over suburbs, can honestly say Toronto will struggle to win a game

MFKS
21-02-2015, 06:29 PM
Toronto 3 nil over suburbs, can honestly say Toronto will struggle to win a game

So what's that say about Garden Suburbs then FR??

ForeverRed
21-02-2015, 06:37 PM
Lower division and played 70 minutes with 10 men

Imyourhero
21-02-2015, 06:42 PM
Aren't the games only 35min halves?

NewyTy
21-02-2015, 07:02 PM
HT: Swansea 1-0 Belmont-Swansea. Bit of an upset on the cards

Premy
21-02-2015, 07:28 PM
Aren't the games only 35min halves?

It was more like 55-60mins with a man down.
We fought hard but that extra man took it out of our legs, conceded 2 late goals in the 1st half and another one late in the game when we were pushing. Honestly feel we weren't out played despite the extra man advantage for Toronto, despite that Toronto were good for the win and we will learn from our errors.

MFKS
21-02-2015, 07:33 PM
It was more like 55-60mins with a man down.
We fought hard but that extra man took it out of our legs, conceded 2 late goals in the 1st half and another one late in the game when we were pushing. Honestly feel we weren't out played despite the extra man advantage for Toronto, despite that Toronto were good for the win and we will learn from our errors.

Should have thrown we are moving forward in there somewhere :wink:

Dredd
21-02-2015, 07:44 PM
Suns will be playing Magic U19's in a trial instead of Belmont Tingara... BT have forfeited... Round 2 FFA Cup Olympic Vs Suns...

Magic 19s beat the Suns 6-2, and were very impressive

NewyTy
21-02-2015, 07:52 PM
FT: Swansea 1-0 over Belswans. Will now play Magic in 2nd Round.

NewyTy
21-02-2015, 08:44 PM
Final result of the day sees Newcastle Uni 3 defeat Wallsend 2. Correct me if I'm wrong but that's a ZPL side beating a NewFM side. Uni will now play Weston.

The Postman
21-02-2015, 09:26 PM
Second Round match ups so far

Swansea v Broadmeadow

Uni v Weston

Cooks Hill v Maitland

Kahibah v Southy

Plattsburg v Charlestown

New Lambton Eagles v Edgy

Kotara South v Adamstown

Beresfield v Jaffas

Suns v Hamilton

Toronto v Jesmond

The Kahibah Mariners should win, every other NPL team should have it easy.

salmon
21-02-2015, 10:38 PM
The Kahibah Mariners should win, every other NPL team should have it easy.

Mate don't know who you have been watching but Kahibah have been looking pretty poor...

The Postman
21-02-2015, 10:55 PM
I didn't see their game today, the goal count isn't any indicator though as Westlakes are struggling for playerd I've heard.

Apparently Kahibah completed something like 60 passes before Westlakes even got a touch.

Correct me if I'm wrong but Grumprecht, Kwasnik and Hearfield are either playing there or will be soon?

front2
21-02-2015, 11:03 PM
stop banging the ball at the persplex behind our bench. crack in headache.

front2
21-02-2015, 11:04 PM
yep

Thomas477
21-02-2015, 11:21 PM
Isn't hearfield out at Weston?

Imyourhero
21-02-2015, 11:44 PM
Yes

KSSFC
22-02-2015, 12:08 PM
when is the second round expected to be played?

Tonester
22-02-2015, 12:21 PM
when is the second round expected to be played?

Next weekend.

ForeverRed
22-02-2015, 12:46 PM
All games next Saturday 28th

NewyTy
22-02-2015, 01:00 PM
Bit strange to put it on the same day as the F3 derby. Anyway NNSWF twitter has a couple of updates

FT-Hunter Simba 5-4 Morisset United
FT-Dudley-Redhead Senior 3-0 Stockton Sharks
Kurri Kurri 3-0 Mayfield Utd Junior at HT

Buddha
22-02-2015, 01:37 PM
Stocko v Dudley was always going to be backs to the wall for us made harder by dougie's ego refereeing the game, was a good effort to hold it to 3-0 I thought. Down to 9 men early in the game, last ditch defending kept it to 3, can't say I'm a fan of the ground but, my feet are killing

Buddha
22-02-2015, 01:38 PM
And it was definitely 45 minute halves

sharky21
22-02-2015, 03:06 PM
Tenambit 3 - Medowie 5

Down 4-0 at the half the only good thing I can say to come out of the first half for me was I saved a pen and wasn't sent off for losing my shit early.
Medowie slackened in the second half and we grabbed a few late goals.

Hope all goes well and for a speedy recovery for the Medowie keeper who left the field late with a suspected broken leg.

NewyTy
22-02-2015, 03:31 PM
Singleton up 7-0 against Muswellbrook at half-time. Talk about a mismatch in the Upper Hunter derby.

Bubbles7
22-02-2015, 03:41 PM
Charlie 3-2 Raaf

Bubbles7
22-02-2015, 03:42 PM
Stocko v Dudley was always going to be backs to the wall for us made harder by dougie's ego refereeing the game, was a good effort to hold it to 3-0 I thought. Down to 9 men early in the game, last ditch defending kept it to 3, can't say I'm a fan of the ground but, my feet are killing
Let me guess bronson and your keeper both got sent?

hawk
22-02-2015, 04:05 PM
thought Id check the plastic palace today. ground nice n smooth. seems ok. Not much room at either end for chasing the ball past the goal line before hitting that black net.

How is the grass is under foot for slide tackles and quick turning.

Wonder if there are anymore large grandstands being put in?

hawk
22-02-2015, 04:06 PM
Tenambit 3 - Medowie 5

Down 4-0 at the half the only good thing I can say to come out of the first half for me was I saved a pen and wasn't sent off for losing my shit early.
Medowie slackened in the second half and we grabbed a few late goals.

Hope all goes well and for a speedy recovery for the Medowie keeper who left the field late with a suspected broken leg.

Heard the crack when the Medowie keep attempted to save a goal. Those stretchers seemed a little flimsy.

Buddha
22-02-2015, 04:18 PM
Let me guess bronson and your keeper both got sent?

I was wondering when you lot would pipe up. No

sharky21
22-02-2015, 04:19 PM
Heard the crack when the Medowie keep attempted to save a goal. Those stretchers seemed a little flimsy.
Yeah bloody hell being at the other end I didn't have a clue what was going on. Must have fallen really awkwardly when attempting the save.

Buddha
22-02-2015, 04:20 PM
thought Id check the plastic palace today. ground nice n smooth. seems ok. Not much room at either end for chasing the ball past the goal line before hitting that black net.

How is the grass is under foot for slide tackles and quick turning.

Wonder if there are anymore large grandstands being put in?
Ground being wet made it good for slide tackles, would burn the shit out of you on a hot day

Turning didn't seem too bad, got hot and heavy pretty quickly but

Not a fan myself really

Wilso8948
22-02-2015, 04:22 PM
Let me guess bronson and your keeper both got sent?

Brons was one. Second yellow was deserved. First was soft as. Other bloke was not our keeper. Our boys fault but that ref is a douche. Small man syndrome. Massive effort to play whole game with 9 men and be very competitive in our first hit of the season with heaps of new guys.
Also I loved the pitch. Got used to the low bounce and rolled like carpet. Slide tackles were fun in the wet. Wouldn't be doing them in the dry. Was heavy sure but would rather that over heaps of fields I've played on

NewyTy
22-02-2015, 04:27 PM
FT-Charlestown Junior 3-2 RAAF Williamtown
FT-Singleton Strikers 12-0 Muswellbrook

Buddha
22-02-2015, 04:30 PM
The rocks on the sideline is a big concern to me, they aren't that far away from the sideline and has the potential to do serious damage to anybody

hamburgler
22-02-2015, 04:48 PM
Wonder if there are anymore large grandstands being put in?

Field 2 especially poor for the spectator. Grandstands badly positioned, need more viewing access from the side of each ground

NewyTy
22-02-2015, 06:09 PM
Mayfield United ZPL 17-1 Dudley-Redhead United (ZL3). Was 5-1 at half-time. Big mismatch there

Also Thornton Redbacks were up 2-1 at half-time against Cessnock City.

Imyourhero
22-02-2015, 08:10 PM
Thornton 5 - 2 Cessnock
Also believe Bero FC 0 - 2 West Wallsend

NewyTy
22-02-2015, 08:49 PM
Last game of the round saw Valentine defeat Lake Macquarie City 8-3. Looks like Valentine will do well in NewFM this season.

front2
22-02-2015, 10:39 PM
Overall great facilities and set up by NNSW. Awesome for first up promo. Aside all just turn on or connect the ac or exhaust set up in the change rooms.

slobsy
22-02-2015, 11:11 PM
FULL LIST OF RESULTS FROM ROUND 1

Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC (10-0)
Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC (1-7)
Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC (3-0)
Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC (2-0)
Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC (0-1)
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC (Belmont forfeit)
New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC (1-1) (5-4 pens)
Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC (1-9)
Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC (3-1)
Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC (3-2)
Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC (0-3)
Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC (5-0)
Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown (3-2)
Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC (17-1)
Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC (0-2)
Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC (5-4)
Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC (3-5)
Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC (0-12)
Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC (5-2)
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC (8-3)

slobsy
22-02-2015, 11:16 PM
19 games, 125 goals.

hawk
22-02-2015, 11:32 PM
Yeah bloody hell being at the other end I didn't have a clue what was going on. Must have fallen really awkwardly when attempting the save.

Medowie keeper saving the pen earlier

1009

Leftback at Home
23-02-2015, 07:56 AM
So how many of you have gone off early with outlandish predictions of doom & gloom based on one early season cup match?

curious_fan
23-02-2015, 09:59 AM
Great foresight by Eland, no license to sell alcohol tomorrow and your not allowed to bring your own.
20 games, 40 teams over Sat/Sun with Players and Supports of whom majority would fit in the 18-40 male demographic. Who is responsible for this almighty oversight, can only imagine the loss of income from this.

I overhead the facility manager, Kean Marshall, on the Sat during later games. To paraphrase they do in fact have a license, it was a decision by Northern not to sell alcohol, the Cafe and the concrete area just outside are licenced NOT the entire facility. There were concerns as to how effectively that could be policed on days with so many people and from so many varying divisions.

That was as he picked up a ten pack carton of empty Bundaberg rum and those who drank it admitted they bought it in and walked straight past their "vigilant" security at the front.

sharky21
23-02-2015, 10:10 AM
FULL LIST OF RESULTS FROM ROUND 1

Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC (10-0)
Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC (1-7)
Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC (3-0)
Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC (2-0)
Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC (0-1)
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC (Belmont forfeit)
New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC (1-1) (5-4 pens)
Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC (1-9)
Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC (3-1)
Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC (3-2)
Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC (3-0)
Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC (5-0)
Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown (3-2)
Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC (17-1)
Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC (0-2)
Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC (5-4)
Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC (3-5)
Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC (0-12)
Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC (5-2)
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC (8-3)
Stockton result is the other way around.

sharky21
23-02-2015, 10:16 AM
Medowie keeper saving the pen earlier

1009

Didn't happen to get my penalty save from the first half?

forzaviola
23-02-2015, 11:08 AM
First New Lambton derby was a cracker. Happened to catch it randomly after strolling over to have a watch. The ..new.. new lambton looked very very solid against a strong zpl side..should have won really. Theyll be hard to beat in zl3

Imyourhero
23-02-2015, 11:38 AM
Personally, I was a huge fan of the pitch. Passes stayed crisp and first touches were much easier due to no bobbling etc
All the games seemed to flow much faster than the usual pace on grass. I can see the benefits of the artificial turf wherein by being able to hit passes better and take better first touches it has the potential to improve skills greatly, especially if you had a dream situation where most clubs were able to afford such facilities.

Local Rules
23-02-2015, 11:48 AM
So which games can we look forward to next round.

Imyourhero
23-02-2015, 11:53 AM
Who do Valentine play? If its and NPL side could probably give the best indication of their quality for the season.

The Magician
23-02-2015, 12:09 PM
So which games can we look forward to next round.

Suns Vs Olympic!!!

oneeye
23-02-2015, 12:10 PM
Who do Valentine play? If its and NPL side could probably give the best indication of their quality for the season.

Dudley ZPL

NUGUNS
23-02-2015, 01:12 PM
I know a few players were frustrated with the pitch and finding it hard to turn on.

I was at the physio this morning and there was apparently two guys in there for shot knees after playing on the weekend.

KSSFC
23-02-2015, 01:24 PM
I know a few players were frustrated with the pitch and finding it hard to turn on.

I was at the physio this morning and there was apparently two guys in there for shot knees after playing on the weekend.

yep one of the kotara boys went off with a knee injury, waiting on scans tomorrow, im leaning towards acl gone.

slobsy
23-02-2015, 01:29 PM
Stockton result is the other way around.

fixed

Imyourhero
23-02-2015, 01:51 PM
I know a few players were frustrated with the pitch and finding it hard to turn on.

I was at the physio this morning and there was apparently two guys in there for shot knees after playing on the weekend.

Unfortunately injuries will happen regardless of the playing field. Basketball pitch, squash court, tennis court, football pitches across all codes etc

MFKS
23-02-2015, 01:55 PM
Unfortunately injuries will happen regardless of the playing field. Basketball pitch, squash court, tennis court, football pitches across all codes etc

Yet the instances of injury on synthetic field happen far too frequently yet the blame never ends up on plastic fields as the statistics are fudged to neglect the blame falling on plastic pitches

Leftback at Home
23-02-2015, 01:58 PM
What statistics are you claiming are fudged? Do you have your own from which you draw your conclusion. Please share if you do.

Ninja
23-02-2015, 02:05 PM
I had no issue with the pitch. I played with developing shin splints and and joint pain and the only soreness I have after the weekend is muscular as expected.

I don't see how playing on these fields leads to more injuries aside from 'grass' burns but they weren't even that bad.

Wilso8948
23-02-2015, 02:15 PM
I had no issue with the pitch. I played with developing shin splints and and joint pain and the only soreness I have after the weekend is muscular as expected.

I don't see how playing on these fields leads to more injuries aside from 'grass' burns but they weren't even that bad.

Fully agree. Leading into the weekend was really struggling with knee pain. Played 90 mins yesty morning. Had no issues today other then general soreness. If anything knees etc feel better then on normal grass fields. I believe its fully personal preference.

pv4
23-02-2015, 02:15 PM
How is the heat that radiates off those rocks surrounding the fields, oh my days.

ramsbelong@jesmondpark
23-02-2015, 02:26 PM
Does anyone know when we're getting times etc for this weekend? Need to organise work etc

Imyourhero
23-02-2015, 03:13 PM
Yet the instances of injury on synthetic field happen far too frequently yet the blame never ends up on plastic fields as the statistics are fudged to neglect the blame falling on plastic pitches

Maybe you should post the statistics with the concrete proof concluding they're tampered with?
C,mon even you know better than to post such a comment.

cymonster
23-02-2015, 04:22 PM
I know a few players were saying that the ground felt like it was burning they're feet. And it also seems to be a bit harder to dive on as a keeper as ever dive felt like you were getting a bad grass burn.

LINGERA
23-02-2015, 05:04 PM
The heat coming off the pitch itself was pretty intense Im assuming this was from the rubber underlay. Within the first 30 seconds of running out onto the pitch my immediate thoughts were that it doesn't feel firm enough under foot, I was very surprised at how much you seem to sink into the surface yet it does seem to have quite a bit of flex/bounce when running and you do get used to it after a while. Also the first time I tried to do a quick turn you realise that the normal twisting your boot into the ground to turn doesn't work meaning most of the force goes through your knee hence all of the sore knee complaints. Overall I thought the ground offered so much more than a normal pitch, 1st touches and firm flat passes were made considerably easier and given that soccer is a winter sport id say the pitch heat issue cant really be put down as a con.

The Magician
23-02-2015, 05:38 PM
Just popped up on NNSWF Facebook... some more uploads of photographs too... Early start for Magic.

http://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/index.php?id=10&tx_ttnews[year]=2015&tx_ttnews[month]=02&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=4191&cHash=7b4d5da3e4f9012379e49783866044b3

ForeverRed
23-02-2015, 06:43 PM
the draw reflects how NPL teams
were drawn out of the hat, first out first game and so on

hawk
23-02-2015, 06:52 PM
Didn't happen to get my penalty save from the first half?

I wasn't there. we'll have to re-enact it.

hawk
23-02-2015, 06:55 PM
Also the first time I tried to do a quick turn you realise that the normal twisting your boot into the ground to turn doesn't work meaning most of the force goes through your knee hence all of the sore knee complaints. .

that reason I gave up indoor early on. those synth grass pitches had no give. Grass, sand and clay allows the boots to move

Swanky
24-02-2015, 06:14 AM
Just popped up on NNSWF Facebook... some more uploads of photographs too... Early start for Magic.

http://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/index.php?id=10&tx_ttnews[year]=2015&tx_ttnews[month]=02&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=4191&cHash=7b4d5da3e4f9012379e49783866044b3

How silly of the NNSW Federation to organise games at the same time as the F3 Derby

Tonester
24-02-2015, 06:58 AM
How silly of the NNSW Federation to organise games at the same time as the F3 Derby

Considering how the Jets & Mariners are going I reckon they're doing us a favour!

Why Blue
24-02-2015, 07:33 AM
Yet the instances of injury on synthetic field happen far too frequently yet the blame never ends up on plastic fields as the statistics are fudged to neglect the blame falling on plastic pitches

is this a proven theory ???? or fudged statistics ??? One possible reason for a few sore knees could be stud pattern. Bladed studs give greater resistance to turn, especially on softer pitch's, that resistance transfers to weakest point, in most cases the knee. Advice I have always been given is to wear round studs, they allow you to turn-spin on your foot pad with least amount of resistance.

So I wonder how many guys were wearing round studs and how many were using blade ????? would make for some interesting stats.................that we could then fudge

Bremsstrahlung
24-02-2015, 09:26 AM
Copas. All you will ever need in life.

Imyourhero
24-02-2015, 10:53 AM
Copas. All you will ever need in life.
This.

The Postman
24-02-2015, 10:57 AM
28/2

Field 1
10.00 - Uni v Weston
12.00 - Kahibah v Southy
2.00 - New Lambton Eagles v Edgy
4.00 - Newcastle Suns - Hamilton
6.00 - Jesmond v Toronto

Field 2
9.30 - Swansea v Broadmeadow
11.30 - Cooks Hill v Maitland
1.30 - Plattsburg v Charlestown
3.30 - Beresfield v Jaffas
5.30 - Kotara South v Adamstown

1/3
At Lydon Oval
11.00 - Hunter Simba v Kurri Kurri
1.00 - Charlestown Junior v Mayfield
3.00 - Dudley Redhead v Valenitne

At Johnston Park
2.00 - Medowie v Thornton
4.00 - West Wallsend v Singleton

Tonester
24-02-2015, 12:19 PM
Is there plenty of parking at Speers?Also,is there a charge to attend?

anfield
24-02-2015, 12:44 PM
Mayfield United ZPL 17-1 Dudley-Redhead United (ZL3). Was 5-1 at half-time. Big mismatch there

Also Thornton Redbacks were up 2-1 at half-time against Cessnock City.

Embarassing scoreline for dudley ufc. Looking back, we as a club need to learn from this smashing. Mayfield were obviously far too good.

Unfortuneatly for us, We had around 11 players unavailable for the match. Many of which are first graders and would have played if available. Im sure that would have pegged the scoreline back a bit. But overall we had 14 , so no excuse.
Defineatly a hard game to watch from the sideline.

Going forward, We have recruited well this season. Once everyone is available and the season starts we will be competitive .Good news for us is Mayfield Snrs arnt in our competition, good luck to them this year. Im sure they will touch up a team or two in the ZPL. Hopefully Nnsw and FFA continue with competition format. Afterall our FFA cup is over for 2015, but hopefully we can get another gig for 2016. Im sure plenty of sides will be lining up to play us.

stormypete
24-02-2015, 01:01 PM
Is there plenty of parking at Speers?Also,is there a charge to attend?

I was out there Saturday (FFA Cup) and last night for the Football Fives.
Got a good park both times. There's overflow parking down towards the pool if needed (not that far away) or possibly park out on the main road.

No charge to get in.

I changed my user name
27-02-2015, 02:26 PM
I cannot go to watch the FFA cup games as going to watch the jets but will be interested to know what teams everyone puts out . Any reports would be interesting as the games unfold for anyone attending.

Had a look at the fixure list and cannot see where a single shock may come from regarding NPL team .

Kahibah v Southy , Regardless of what some appear to think regarding Southy and there chances in NPL they will cruise tomorrow for sure.

The others I would say much like the above , I just cannot see a shock.

Anybody want to step up and predict a shock ?

Ok , what team will score most goals tomorrow , I am saying Edgy.

namwob99
27-02-2015, 03:11 PM
Ok , what team will score most goals tomorrow , I am saying Edgy.

Thornton

Lofty
27-02-2015, 04:02 PM
I cannot go to watch the FFA cup games as going to watch the jets but will be interested to know what teams everyone puts out . Any reports would be interesting as the games unfold for anyone attending.



Anybody want to step up and predict a shock ?

Ok , what team will score most goals tomorrow , I am saying Edgy.

I'll have a stab..

I think Kahibah or Cooks Hill could potentially upset the NPL sides.

Magic to score the most goals.

Imyourhero
27-02-2015, 04:24 PM
Valentine

The Postman
27-02-2015, 05:45 PM
28/2

Field 1
10.00 - Uni v Weston
12.00 - Kahibah v Southy
2.00 - New Lambton Eagles v Edgy
4.00 - Newcastle Suns - Hamilton
6.00 - Jesmond v Toronto

Field 2
9.30 - Swansea v Broadmeadow
11.30 - Cooks Hill v Maitland
1.30 - Plattsburg v Charlestown
3.30 - Beresfield v Jaffas
5.30 - Kotara South v Adamstown

1/3
At Lydon Oval
11.00 - Hunter Simba v Kurri Kurri
1.00 - Charlestown Junior v Mayfield
3.00 - Dudley Redhead v Valenitne

At Johnston Park
2.00 - Medowie v Thornton
4.00 - West Wallsend v Singleton

If Santo, Sam and Ed thought some of the scores in Round 1 were high, wait till they see these results. No offence to any ZPL side but most of the NPL teams could get close to double digits. Unless they play their 22s, then the results should be closer.

On a side note, would it be a better system in this round if the NPL teams play against each other?
That way lower league teams have a decent chance of winning more than 1 game.
Just seems like there will be lot of one sided affairs tomorrow.

Imyourhero
27-02-2015, 08:47 PM
Games at West Wallsend postponed

Tonester
28-02-2015, 11:52 AM
Any feedback on games so far?

EH9
28-02-2015, 11:58 AM
Magic 6 - 0 Swansea
Weston won on pens over Uni

ace22
28-02-2015, 12:09 PM
Magic 6 - 0 Swansea
Weston won on pens over Uni

good result for uni from zpl to take it to a nbn squad. How strong was weston's side?

MFKS
28-02-2015, 12:53 PM
good result for uni from zpl to take it to a nbn squad. How strong was weston's side?

They lost the game.

Exactly what is a good about the result??

You don't have to draw pictures but the game is about winning and not trying hard and losing

magician
28-02-2015, 01:02 PM
They lost the game.

Exactly what is a good about the result??

You don't have to draw pictures but the game is about winning and not trying hard and losing

I'm sure it is a good result for uni and they will take a lot of confidence from it. Technically the match was a draw.
You really are always negative

NewyTy
28-02-2015, 01:36 PM
Maitland beat Cooks Hill 8-0 and from all reports looked pretty impressive.

Lofty
28-02-2015, 02:01 PM
They lost the game.

Exactly what is a good about the result??

You don't have to draw pictures but the game is about winning and not trying hard and losing

You sir, are a douche. It's a good result taking a team two divisions above you to penalties because you can't be beaten during regulation time.

ForeverRed
28-02-2015, 02:07 PM
Gunners up 3 nil over kahibah

Pierre Essers
28-02-2015, 02:33 PM
I'm sure it is a good result for uni and they will take a lot of confidence from it. Technically the match was a draw.
You really are always negative

This x2.

So if Barnsley forced a draw against Man U, Arsenal or Chelsea thats not a good result?.?.

weston
28-02-2015, 03:07 PM
This x2.

So if Barnsley forced a draw against Man U, Arsenal or Chelsea thats not a good result?.?.

Cambridge Utd drew against Man Utd. What a shit result from
Cambridge they should be infront of the firing squad.

Thomas477
28-02-2015, 03:13 PM
There's some big scores atm.

Plattsy are down 6 nil to ccb, and new Lambton are 6+ down to edgy.

NewyTy
28-02-2015, 03:47 PM
Shouldn't be much of surprise to see the NPL sides dominating the Zone clubs. Even some of the lower NewFM sides struggle to match it with the top NPL sides. Great effort by Uni though.

NewyTy
28-02-2015, 03:55 PM
FT: Charlestown 15-0 Plattsburg-Maryland
FT: Edgeworth 11-0 New Lambton

Really shows the gap in class.

mervan
28-02-2015, 08:41 PM
They lost the game.

Exactly what is a good about the result??

You don't have to draw pictures but the game is about winning and not trying hard and losing

Mkfs mr negative

Tonester
28-02-2015, 09:04 PM
Mkfs mr negative

Me thinks he's a wind up merchant!

KSSFC
28-02-2015, 09:07 PM
Adamstown 4 -1 Kotara

MFKS
28-02-2015, 10:15 PM
Me thinks he's a wind up merchant!

Me thinks people are a bit hypocritical.

Whinge and moan that kids football results matter and winning is highly important

When seniors are held to the same standard that results matter all the excuses come out for not winning games but trying hard counts and superior opponent etc

Imyourhero
28-02-2015, 10:20 PM
Back up your comments, MFKS?

Pierre Essers
28-02-2015, 10:23 PM
Me thinks people are a bit hypocritical.

Whinge and moan that kids football results matter and winning is highly important

When seniors are held to the same standard that results matter all the excuses come out for not winning games but trying hard counts and superior opponent etc

So you still don't think Cambridge getting a replay (+ $$$ day) vs Man U was a very good result?

ace22
28-02-2015, 10:33 PM
FT: Charlestown 15-0 Plattsburg-Maryland
FT: Edgeworth 11-0 New Lambton

Really shows the gap in class.

considering alot of zone teams pre seasons are very minimal the fitness would be terrible.

Swansea who lost 6-0 to magic beat belswans a decent newfm side last round.

Uni beat wallsend a now newfm side then took weston to a draw.

The quality gap is huge from nbn to newfm everybody knows that. But still a few zone league sides i.e uni that would clearly do well in newfm but dont match the criteria to get in. If one day they actually put the 2nd best 10 sides in newfm that would be great for newcastle footballs 2nd tier comp.

As for zl2, zl3 sides etc. They are blokes with some football skills dong more training at the pub then at the field Not getting payed to play and some teams once a week training has only just started so huge scores are to be expected as people run out of legs.

NewyTy
28-02-2015, 11:02 PM
Completely agree that fitness levels of NPL would be a much higher standard. The best part of the FFA Cup is the smaller Zone League teams getting a chance against the bigger clubs. Hopefully over time the results will get a bit more respectable. And yes it'd be great to see teams like Uni allowed into NewFM. Improving the 2nd tier will only help improve the whole of Newcastle/Hunter football.

namwob99
28-02-2015, 11:16 PM
What was the final score of Jesmond and Trono?

seldom
28-02-2015, 11:59 PM
What was the final score of Jesmond and Trono?

heard jesmond won 4-1 but that was 3rd hand info

The Postman
01-03-2015, 05:35 AM
3-1

Jesmond held on well, Stags had a lot of possession just couldn't break down their defence (missing our best ST, but that's no excuse). Toronto had plenty of chances in the final quarter, just couldn't convert. Good Luck to Jesmond next round, some good players in that team.

magician
01-03-2015, 09:02 AM
Jaffas 8-2
Olympic 5-0

howardyou
01-03-2015, 03:15 PM
I honestly think that it's being played far too early in the year. As some have said, most Zone league teams have only been training for about a month. This makes it very difficult for these teams to be competitive against not only better but also much fitter players. Also add the cricket season to this when games are for some reason played on a Saturday. NPL players may not be as committed to cricket as say a ZL2 player would be, if put in the same position.

Once the Zone teams are match fit, I think the scores would be much closer.

oneeye
01-03-2015, 03:25 PM
Hunter Simba 7-3 Kurri I heard
Mayfield 5 v Charlestown 0
And Valentine 3-0 after 15mins v Dudley

ramsbelong@jesmondpark
01-03-2015, 08:26 PM
Happy with our win v Toronto. 3-0 up then it perhaps showed how early in our pre season we are as we got ran over the top of in the last 30 minutes. We've probably only had half dozen full sessions and one trial so lads were doing it tough. Late on our gk got rounded but their striker forgot to shoot then we conceded a pen which the entire lead up was disappointing from our perspective. 3-1 probably a fair result. Apparently an up and coming female ref who I thought was very good.
Good setup out there and was run like clockwork. Well done all involved. Good to play on a true pitch rather than the goat tracks we usually play on. My only negative in the setup is the awkward proximity of grandstands. Whoever planned them needs a clip.
We'll probably draw someone out of our depth but will take it for what it is, an opportunity to test ourselves that we otherwise wouldn't have had.
Goof luck Toronto in your comp.

scouser
02-03-2015, 10:25 AM
Valentine 10 Dudley 1

Nou Camp
02-03-2015, 12:54 PM
anyone have a full list of scores from the weekend

TouchAndPlay
02-03-2015, 01:09 PM
Went out and watched Olympic Vs. Suns on Saturday. Suns where very competitive in the first half and Olympic found it very difficult to break them down. Second half Suns ill discipline in the form of silly fouls and defensive errors cost them and Olympic ran away with the game from there. I'm not sure if Olympic are expecting many players back from injury, but just from my observation I believe the only established first graders that where missing where one of the Swan boys and Bailey. Olympic wasn't convincing at all and looked like there attack was very dis-jointed. This could be put down to a number of new signings in the front third just waiting to gel and the very young squad they had out, which they may reap the benefits of in the future. Early signs that i took away from the game is that Olympic have a good young squad, that i believe may start off slowly, but if they can get some confidence in the young boys and instil a good culture, they may finish the year strongly. I realise that it is still relatively early in the pre-season but its just what i took away from the game.

magician
02-03-2015, 08:31 PM
Went out and watched Olympic Vs. Suns on Saturday. Suns where very competitive in the first half and Olympic found it very difficult to break them down. Second half Suns ill discipline in the form of silly fouls and defensive errors cost them and Olympic ran away with the game from there. I'm not sure if Olympic are expecting many players back from injury, but just from my observation I believe the only established first graders that where missing where one of the Swan boys and Bailey. Olympic wasn't convincing at all and looked like there attack was very dis-jointed. This could be put down to a number of new signings in the front third just waiting to gel and the very young squad they had out, which they may reap the benefits of in the future. Early signs that i took away from the game is that Olympic have a good young squad, that i believe may start off slowly, but if they can get some confidence in the young boys and instil a good culture, they may finish the year strongly. I realise that it is still relatively early in the pre-season but its just what i took away from the game.
Pretty much agree with everything you have said.
But when you add Bailey, tom spenser and the swan boys too the starting line up it adds a lot of experience.

newi24-2-08
02-03-2015, 09:18 PM
When's the next round of these matches on?

The Postman
02-03-2015, 10:06 PM
When's the next round of these matches on?

On a date TBA, it wouldn't surprise me if NNSW don't have it set in stone yet.

The Quarter and Semi Finals are on the 21st and 22nd of June, but there is still the 3rd and 4th rounds to be played before that.

front2
02-03-2015, 11:18 PM
Love the FFA Cup draw. Get the road runs in Jesmond. Good squad.

mefa1984
03-03-2015, 12:16 PM
Games at West Wallsend postponed

When are these games getting played?
What was the reason to call the games off on Friday and not wait til Saturday?

cheers

cobra23
03-03-2015, 12:43 PM
The Great surface of speerspoint northern headquarters has taken another victim, Alex Kantarovksi from magic is now out for the season with an ACL injury.
thats a big shoe to fill for magic.
Good luck Kanta . hope you have a speedy and full recovery...

KSSFC
03-03-2015, 12:47 PM
The Great surface of speerspoint northern headquarters has taken another victim, Alex Kantarovksi from magic is now out for the season with an ACL injury.
thats a big shoe to fill for magic.
Good luck Kanta . hope you have a speedy and full recovery...

Can confirm Kotara Tigers defender also did his ACL in round 1. Anyone got an idea of the official count after two rounds of games.

howardyou
03-03-2015, 12:52 PM
The Great surface of speerspoint northern headquarters has taken another victim, Alex Kantarovksi from magic is now out for the season with an ACL injury.
thats a big shoe to fill for magic.
Good luck Kanta . hope you have a speedy and full recovery...

That is shit. I have also heard that due to the heat from the surface, there are reports of players having the glue melt on the base of the boots, allowing the sole and studs to partially come away. Anyone else have this trouble?

Imyourhero
03-03-2015, 01:59 PM
When are these games getting played?
What was the reason to call the games off on Friday and not wait til Saturday?

cheers

I believe it was due to something happening to the field. Not exactly sure what though.

MFKS
03-03-2015, 06:24 PM
The Great surface of speerspoint northern headquarters has taken another victim, Alex Kantarovksi from magic is now out for the season with an ACL injury.
thats a big shoe to fill for magic.
Good luck Kanta . hope you have a speedy and full recovery...

Yep and people keep telling me these pitches are safer than normal grass. :bs:

Love how the statistics coming out that say they are as safe as grass are coming from studies from Pitch installation companies :thumbsup:

goaliepersempre
03-03-2015, 07:44 PM
as for the the pitch havent been on it (living over here).. but i have had my fair share of various synthetic pitch surfaces... some are soft and do feel quite real to grass for most of the time.. but others like the one i played on last weekend in Basel (just next to fc basel stadium, whata complex) was a very hard under foot surface... for gk a nightmare... alot of people pulled up for training very sore...

But hey thats another discussion re pitches....

on other cup news tomorrow aarau of to sion (4 hour bus ride in switzerland woo haha)

433
03-03-2015, 10:28 PM
Home of football - who are they kidding.
I know from an extremely reliable source that the specs for the surface at speers is NOT what the suppliers recommended.
In their wisdom NNSW decided their own specs and the suppliers took the money ....lots of our money.
Add the disgraceful design of the stands to the issues too.
It could of and should be so much better.
These issues of injuries were forecast.

Leftback at Home
04-03-2015, 08:16 AM
So nobody ever does an ACL on normal grass do they? As for the statistics are you going to share your sources this time?

GO AWAY
04-03-2015, 08:46 AM
Round 3 out yet ?

Ivan
04-03-2015, 09:09 AM
I heard Luke Walker out for year with ACL. he injured himself on real grass

Leftback at Home
04-03-2015, 09:50 AM
I heard Luke Walker out for year with ACL. he injured himself on real grass

That's it, I've had it with these real grass playing fields. If they're not to wet to play on, blokes are always getting injured on them. I'd say real grass is responisble for the majority of injuries in NNSW and it's time we put a stop to it!!

pv4
04-03-2015, 12:29 PM
That's a real shame for all the guys who did their ACL. Hopefully they have a quick and easy recovery and are back to it soon.

ForeverRed
08-03-2015, 09:33 AM
Some good match ups for the next round, with south Cardiff received the bye, surely it's rigged

ramsbelong@jesmondpark
09-03-2015, 12:40 PM
Does anyone know a) when the next round is pencilled in for b) when the teams are to be drawn and c) when the fixtures will be announced with times etc. Got blokes with cricket commitments as I'm sure many clubs would......

pv4
09-03-2015, 12:49 PM
Does anyone know a) when the next round is pencilled in for b) when the teams are to be drawn and c) when the fixtures will be announced with times etc. Got blokes with cricket commitments as I'm sure many clubs would......

You guys got Mayfield


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL-kc50Vr64

Imyourhero
12-03-2015, 08:48 AM
Last nights catchup games;
Thornton 12-0 Medowie
West Wallsend 3-2 Singleton

Tonester
16-03-2015, 06:35 AM
This coming weekend should be interesting with all NPL squads going head to head.As they are the first meaningful games we should now be able to start sorting the wheat from the chaff so to speak.Can't wait.

Premy
16-03-2015, 06:50 AM
This coming weekend should be interesting with all NPL squads going head to head.As they are the first meaningful games we should now be able to start sorting the wheat from the chaff so to speak.Can't wait.

As opposed to the non meaningful games played in the previous rounds.
You lot at CCB have much more to worry about then a meaningful cup game after an under strength Olympic handed it to you.

Tonester
16-03-2015, 07:14 AM
As opposed to the non meaningful games played in the previous rounds.
You lot at CCB have much more to worry about then a meaningful cup game after an under strength Olympic handed it to you.
Obviously one needs to choose their words more carefully when posting as some people are just a tad too precious or delicate.I meant meaningful in the context of a contest.CCB winning 15/0 or Edgy winning 12/0 etc doesn't relate to a meaningful contest in relation to the standard of the opposition not the importance of the tie.This week will allow teams to gauge where they're at.Trial games are what they are,a way for coaches to evaluate & conditioning.Wouldn't worry too much about said trial,think CCB will finish above Olympic without a problem.My opinion only so don't start getting worked up ok!

Premy
16-03-2015, 07:32 AM
Obviously one needs to choose their words more carefully when posting as some people are just a tad too precious or delicate.I meant meaningful in the context of a contest.CCB winning 15/0 or Edgy winning 12/0 etc doesn't relate to a meaningful contest in relation to the standard of the opposition not the importance of the tie.This week will allow teams to gauge where they're at.Trial games are what they are,a way for coaches to evaluate & conditioning.Wouldn't worry too much about said trial,think CCB will finish above Olympic without a problem.My opinion only so don't start getting worked up ok!
Pot calling the kettle black. Who is the precious one now...

Like it or not the cup involves other clubs outside of your little NPL bubble. To suggest that the previous games where not meaningful reeks of disrespect towards those clubs and players involved.

Tonester
16-03-2015, 08:12 AM
Pot calling the kettle black. Who is the precious one now...

Like it or not the cup involves other clubs outside of your little NPL bubble. To suggest that the previous games where not meaningful reeks of disrespect towards those clubs and players involved.You need to calm down & analyse before you criticise.Reread my previous post & jump down off that high horse you're on.You are obviously associated with one of the teams that were towelled up & therefore your post reeks of sour grapes.All I'm doing is calling a spade a spade not a shovel.My opinion nothing more.As I said reread my previous post.

Premy
16-03-2015, 08:47 AM
You need to calm down & analyse before you criticise.Reread my previous post & jump down off that high horse you're on.You are obviously associated with one of the teams that were towelled up & therefore your post reeks of sour grapes.All I'm doing is calling a spade a spade not a shovel.My opinion nothing more.As I said reread my previous post.

It's a little amusing/embarrassing how you seek calm, then go of on a rant.

I'm on no high horse and no sour grapes from me either. You're right I do play for one of the said clubs that were beaten in the earlier rounds, however we were not "towelled up" as you put it we were beaten 3-0 in a good contest.

Let me put a question to you. If you're struggling CCB make it to the round of 32 in the FFA cup and get "towelled up" by say Melbourne Victory 8-0 would that be seen as "meaningful" game?
Seen as though you are quick to give out advice I'll return the favor for you. Instead of looking down your nose on the non NPL clubs maybe try accept the competition for what it is and show a little respect to all parties involved.
You can try to defend your statement all you want claiming that you were talking about a contest between 2 clubs, however it won't wash. Your comments where intended to say that everything before this round was non meaningful and that's the your comment has been seen.

Tonester
16-03-2015, 09:12 AM
It's a little amusing/embarrassing how you seek calm, then go of on a rant.

I'm on no high horse and no sour grapes from me either. You're right I do play for one of the said clubs that were beaten in the earlier rounds, however we were not "towelled up" as you put it we were beaten 3-0 in a good contest.

Let me put a question to you. If you're struggling CCB make it to the round of 32 in the FFA cup and get "towelled up" by say Melbourne Victory 8-0 would that be seen as "meaningful" game?
Seen as though you are quick to give out advice I'll return the favor for you. Instead of looking down your nose on the non NPL clubs maybe try accept the competition for what it is and show a little respect to all parties involved.
You can try to defend your statement all you want claiming that you were talking about a contest between 2 clubs, however it won't wash. Your comments where intended to say that everything before this round was non meaningful and that's the your comment has been seen.
As previously stated it would be meaningful in context of being a round of the cup,for Victory they would see it as a means to an end,for CCB it would be thought of as possibly a bridge too far & treat it accordingly.I'm happy your team was competitive & congrats for that,unfortunately not many Zone teams were.It is what it is,you're passionate about your club & comp,great but the post wasn't meant to deride other teams & comps it was the Cup in relation to NPL teams.P.S. Can't see CCB getting to Quarter Final really!

Blueboy
16-03-2015, 02:20 PM
Wouldn't worry too much about said trial,think CCB will finish above Olympic without a problem.My opinion only so don't start getting worked up ok!

Lol, this is a joke right??

Tonester
16-03-2015, 02:51 PM
Lol, this is a joke right??

No joke,time will tell won't it.If I'm wrong don't forget to let me know,if not I bet I don't hear from you!

winner
16-03-2015, 03:20 PM
No joke,time will tell won't it.If I'm wrong don't forget to let me know,if not I bet I don't hear from you!

CCB need josh maguire and troy hearfield back if you want to finish out of the bottom 3. Just my opinion but. If I'm wrong don't forget to let me know

GB285
16-03-2015, 03:28 PM
Tony, stop winding em all up ! haha

Tonester
16-03-2015, 03:34 PM
CCB need josh maguire and troy hearfield back if you want to finish out of the bottom 3. Just my opinion but. If I'm wrong don't forget to let me know

Maguire was a very destabilising player who created tension within the squad(good luck Jaffas),unfortunately Troy had a few issues within & outside playing group & didn't contribute what he should have(good luck Weston).Don't worry I'll definately let you know!

Tonester
16-03-2015, 07:51 PM
Tony, stop winding em all up ! haha

Sorry,Tony who?Do I know you? Gary?

winner
17-03-2015, 12:05 PM
Predictions for this weekend
Weston 2-1 Adamstown
Olympic 2-0 Edgeworth
Magic 3-1 Jaffas
Maitland 4-3 Azzurri

Tonester
17-03-2015, 12:29 PM
Predictions for this weekend
Weston 2-1 Adamstown
Olympic 2-0 Edgeworth
Magic 3-1 Jaffas
Maitland 4-3 Azzurriare you on the blue ones or the green ones?I know you were told to stop taking the red ones.You haven't have you!

hamburgler
17-03-2015, 12:54 PM
Predictions for this weekend
Weston 2-1 Adamstown
Olympic 2-0 Edgeworth
Magic 3-1 Jaffas
Maitland 4-3 Azzurri

Adamstown 3-0 Weston
Olympic 2-0 Edgeworth
Jaffas 2-1 Magic
Maitland 3-2 CCB

cobra23
17-03-2015, 12:54 PM
are you on the blue ones or the green ones?I know you were told to stop taking the red ones.You haven't have you!

Dont know what the fvck your on about, but it looks like your on all the ones, add sniffing and snorting.:wtf:

Tonester
17-03-2015, 01:01 PM
Dont know what the fvck your on about, but it looks like your on all the ones, add sniffing and snorting.:wtf:

Been a slow day,just pissing about!

Tonester
21-03-2015, 06:23 AM
When & where are the games played this weekend?

winner
21-03-2015, 11:19 AM
[QUOTE=Tonester;115418]When & where are the games played this weekend?[/
QUOTE
Would love to help you out tonester but the red ones are affecting my short term memory

Tonester
21-03-2015, 11:59 AM
[QUOTE=Tonester;115418]When & where are the games played this weekend?[/
QUOTE
Would love to help you out tonester but the red ones are affecting my short term memoryYou're a loser then,already sussed it out cheers(Dont know what ones I took,I'm colourblind! haha

hawk
21-03-2015, 02:30 PM
enough of the handbags, moving on...

EH9
21-03-2015, 05:49 PM
Heard the Buds were 6 - 0 with 15 mins to go!!!!

bighead
21-03-2015, 06:13 PM
Can confirm final score 6-0 Adamstown. Full time

NewyTy
21-03-2015, 06:29 PM
Weston look like they're gonna struggle this year. Great result for A'town though. Any update on score in Hamo v Edgy?

De-Champ
21-03-2015, 08:02 PM
2-1 Edgeworth

magician
21-03-2015, 09:03 PM
2-1 Edgeworth
1st half was very even. 2nd half olympic lost there shape and looked average

BP Super Dynamos
21-03-2015, 10:36 PM
Weston were woeful. They'd still have been towelled up with Pratty in goals. Weston have a lot of holes to fill, most notably in midfield. Adamstown looked well drilled and far more hungry and ran out deserved winners

Newsfeed
21-03-2015, 11:02 PM
Weston were woeful. They'd still have been towelled up with Pratty in goals. Weston have a lot of holes to fill, most notably in midfield. Adamstown looked well drilled and far more hungry and ran out deserved winners

From what I saw, three midfielders out today for Weston. Agree buds more hungry!

Premy
21-03-2015, 11:04 PM
The Herald, Fox Football, FFA and pretty much any other Football type media will giz their pants if Rosebuds make the FFA Cup.

Note: That's not a stab a t Rosebuds, all the best to them in their endeavors... But you van see the headlines already if they make it.

winner
21-03-2015, 11:20 PM
From what I saw, three midfielders out today for Weston. Agree buds more hungry!

Who were the 3 midfielders out for weston newsfeed

BP Super Dynamos
22-03-2015, 09:56 AM
Gary McDermott and Zach Sneddon were both out for Weston. Not sure on a 3rd

Newsfeed
22-03-2015, 10:28 AM
Who were the 3 midfielders out for
weston newsfeed

Rob Macbeth

BP Super Dynamos
22-03-2015, 11:53 AM
Macbeth was an unused sub

hawk
22-03-2015, 02:03 PM
Macbeth was an unused sub

probably a cruel kindness

Tonester
22-03-2015, 02:50 PM
CCB beat Maitland 3/2,think the Maitland for semis bandwagon might lose a few supporters!

Lofty
22-03-2015, 05:25 PM
Magic 2 - 0 Jaffas

NewyTy
22-03-2015, 05:39 PM
Got to see 2nd half of Charlestown and Maitland. C'town scored the winner right at the end. They were threatening for a while during the last twenty or so. Magic were pretty good in the last game. Jaffas were awful and apart from a few half chances never really threatened. And I think Jesmond upset Mayfield in the 1st game judging by the scoreboard.

mervan
22-03-2015, 06:58 PM
Got to see 2nd half of Charlestown and Maitland. C'town scored the winner right at the end. They were threatening for a while during the last twenty or so. Magic were pretty good in the last game. Jaffas were awful and apart from a few half chances never really threatened. And I think Jesmond upset Mayfield in the 1st game judging by the scoreboard.

How bad was the ground after 2mm of rain.

NewyTy
22-03-2015, 07:08 PM
How bad was the ground after 2mm of rain.

It did look terrible compared to normal. I know there were junior NPL games played there yesterday but no excuse. Looked great for Asian Cup. Not sure what happened.

slobsy
22-03-2015, 08:14 PM
Got to see 2nd half of Charlestown and Maitland. C'town scored the winner right at the end. They were threatening for a while during the last twenty or so. Magic were pretty good in the last game. Jaffas were awful and apart from a few half chances never really threatened. And I think Jesmond upset Mayfield in the 1st game judging by the scoreboard.

Jesmond beat Mayfield in pens after 3-3 draw

NewyTy
22-03-2015, 08:27 PM
Jesmond beat Mayfield in pens after 3-3 draw

Wow. Bit of an upset for the Rams. Not doing bad after knocking Toronto out last round.

The Magician
22-03-2015, 08:35 PM
How bad was the ground after 2mm of rain.

7 games of football in the wet this weekend, rained both days... well done to the Magic Committee for allowing it to go ahead and not cancelling early in the morning.

TouchAndPlay
23-03-2015, 08:47 AM
CCB need josh maguire and troy hearfield back if you want to finish out of the bottom 3. Just my opinion but. If I'm wrong don't forget to let me know

Completely disagree with this.. They seem to be much more trouble than what they are worth, and from what I've seen at Weston, Troy is already having some difficulties with a few team mates. Also was quite impressed with Charlestown against Maitland, they battled well and seem to have a close bunch of boys all working together as always. Can see them possibly sneaking into the semi's.

cobra23
23-03-2015, 09:49 AM
It did look terrible compared to normal. I know there were junior NPL games played there yesterday but no excuse. Looked great for Asian Cup. Not sure what happened.

No excuse, I think you need to go back home and pull your cock again again. :wanker:
the only ground that would not get chewed up after all the rain and 7 games of football is the new speerspont facilty.

ForeverRed
23-03-2015, 10:13 AM
It's all about the drainage

immersion
23-03-2015, 01:25 PM
Completely disagree with this.. They seem to be much more trouble than what they are worth, and from what I've seen at Weston, Troy is already having some difficulties with a few team mates. Also was quite impressed with Charlestown against Maitland, they battled well and seem to have a close bunch of boys all working together as always. Can see them possibly sneaking into the semi's.

would love to see Hearfield and Jamie Burns play a season together. People seem to find it easy, not to like them.

Blueblood
23-03-2015, 03:29 PM
Also was quite impressed with Charlestown against Maitland, they battled well and seem to have a close bunch of boys all working together as always. Can see them possibly sneaking into the semi's.[/QUOTE]

I have to agree. The boys battled well yesterday & dominated the last 20 when Maitland ran out of legs. Rene was strong & Goody made an impact as soon as he came on.

TouchAndPlay
24-03-2015, 08:01 AM
would love to see Hearfield and Jamie Burns play a season together. People seem to find it easy, not to like them.

Now that, I would pay to see..

GO AWAY
24-03-2015, 11:19 AM
Whos left in it in our zone here ??? is there a link we can look at ???

We down to quarter finals in our zone im thinking ?

NewyTy
24-03-2015, 05:50 PM
http://www.pursuitofthecupau.com/#!nnsw/c1z4i

This isn't an official FFA site but gets the job done. Whichever teams win in next round play the teams from up the coast in the finals series.

backstick
26-03-2015, 06:40 AM
Last night, at Baxter field:

Valentine too good for Simba FC
West Wallsend beat Thornton (3-1)

Xander
26-03-2015, 09:58 AM
Whos left in it in our zone here ??? is there a link we can look at ???

Yep. Go to Wikipedia for all the best info. Most up to date at all times I think.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FFA_Cup_preliminary_rounds

pv4
26-03-2015, 10:17 AM
Yep. Go to Wikipedia for all the best info. Most up to date at all times I think.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FFA_Cup_preliminary_rounds

Pursuit of the Cup is not bad either.

http://www.pursuitofthecupau.com/

bighead
26-03-2015, 06:42 PM
CCB vs A'town
Southy v Edgy

Magic Bye

ForeverRed
26-03-2015, 08:28 PM
Can someone tell me why the other teams, jesmond, valentine and west wallsend aren't in the draw, it's the FFA cup for ffs, all should be in the draw

Premy
26-03-2015, 08:38 PM
Great work again from Eland and the crew. How F'ing hard is it to put all the names in a hat and draw the F'ers out?

ForeverRed
26-03-2015, 09:14 PM
This

winner
26-03-2015, 09:22 PM
Can someone tell me why the other teams, jesmond,
valentine and west wallsend aren't in the draw, it's the FFA cup for ffs, all should be in the draw

Agreed forever red. I thought because ffa had taken over the running of the cup this year that it would finally be a fair draw where every team went in the same draw. But good old nnsw rig the draw again. Clubs are playing for a spot in the main draw of a nationally televised competition so how do you MANIPULATE the draw so only 3 teams from your top division (npl) can qualify for the quarter finals. And we still have byes. Ffs there are 8 clubs left. Why are they all not in a draw to play. How do you get a club getting a free pass (bye) into the quarter final stage. Does FFA even know of the ridiculous way nnsw has continually run this competition. Is there any other football federation in this country be it nsw, Victoria, S.A that deliberately draw their npl sides against each other order to make sure they eliminate over half of them before the final series. It is a SCANDAL

The Magician
26-03-2015, 10:01 PM
Can someone tell me why the other teams, jesmond, valentine and west wallsend aren't in the draw, it's the FFA cup for ffs, all should be in the draw

Probably should but they arent... I suppose its so that the Zone clubs get a pathway to the quarter finals... If the fed didn't, then no Zone club would fork out the $$$ to compete in the first place, pay the refs and pay to play at the speers point complex... otherwise its a glorified trial where you get smacked 12-0 by an NPL or 2nd Div club during the First/Second round... its the system we have been blessed with so why waste energy complaining.

Focus on beating Edgeworth