2015 National Premier League thread

[GO AWAY]

19s 6-3 Azzuri
22s 1-0 edgy
1st 4-0 edgy

[late_to_the_game]

So fair to say the prophets of doom on Azzurri this season may be bang on the money???

Felt like a jets game only they were wearing blue....

[Tonester]

well how did the new look shape look with one striker in smith and young bird playing in behind him go? Was it worth losing goodchild over. This is not having a dig tonester. Honest question as I didnt see the game. Did the shape look ok and were there any signs,given time ,that the smith-bird partnership could fill the void of goodchild leaving?
Pretty hard to gauge as the pitch was bloody awful &Edgy didn't let Azzuri into the game.Birdy played well until his injury took its toll.Lets judge after Wednesday game

[Tonester]

In addition the Azzuri midfield was diabolical,fair dinkum I've seen glaciers move quicker than Tull!My bloody ulcer is in for some torment!

[Tonester]

So fair to say the prophets of doom on Azzurri this season may be bang on the money???

If I was a diplomat I'd say you could possibly be undermining what was a dominant team performance by a side that deserved to be competition favourites but me thinks you're closer to the mark!Another 3 rounds will certainly make it clearer.

[GazFish35]

Thanks for that. I agree with one of the comments that it would be great to play the Youth games before the A league to increase the exposure of the comp.

Club are looking at this an option with youth playing at Wanderers oval prior to a-league at hunter stadium.

[Premy]

Club are looking at this an option with youth playing at Wanderers oval prior to a-league at hunter stadium.

Someone needs to tell the club that if there is no NYL then the youth team won't play at the same time of year as the the A-League. On top of that how will the A-League squadies keep fit throughout the A-League season?

[prawnhead]

In addition the Azzuri midfield was diabolical,fair dinkum I've seen glaciers move quicker than Tull!My bloody ulcer is in for some torment!

Big wrap for Tully there Tonester. What did he get sent for?

[Tonester]

Big wrap for Tully there Tonester. What did he get sent for?

Big arse slide,two feet up & follow through your opponent.Not bad but I've seen him do better.To be fair though it was possibly the only tackle Azzuri made all night!

[Bremsstrahlung]

Big arse slide,two feet up & follow through your opponent.Not bad but I've seen him do better.To be fair though it was possibly the only tackle Azzuri made all night!

Wouldn't be an Azzurri game without a trademark Tull tackle.

[ForeverRed]

How was the pitch last night

[Tonester]

How was the pitch last night

Pitch was pretty poor to be fair.I walked to the far side where the 45 degree seating is & although I'm carrying the odd few pounds over it was very soft in the warm up area so one can surmise the pitch also being very soft & badly cut up especially after the lead up games.

[Tonester]

Wouldn't be an Azzurri game without a trademark Tull tackle.

Pity we're gonna have to wait at least two more weeks for an encore!

[MFKS]

Jaffas 3 Jets Yoof 2

Good first half average second half Jaffas deserved win. Ref a sucking peabrain. Blew whistle all day for minor shut and let some of the serious shit slide

Jets took a lead after 10 mins through McDonald
Jaffas equalisers after 25 mins after Jets keeper decided to dribble in the box.Either Palozzi or Maj dispossessed him.I thought it was Palozzi and tapped into the empty net

Jaffas up 2-1 cracker of a strike from inside left channel into top right corner from 25yard

Jaffas 3-1 on HT Maj with a header after good work by the Korean?? I take it playing RB for Jaffas who got a cross in to the moneyzone

Michael Kanta came on at HT and scored with a cracker from outside the box a couple of mins in the second half

Plenty of chances mainly for Jaffas after that but no more goals.

Bridges came on for the last 25 mins

From that display Jets Yoof will be highly competitive. Grade A brain fart changed the game. Lost Crowley to injury after 25 mins and struggled in attack as his sub didn't really get into the game at all after that so assuming he is not gone for too long and they get the additions of Pavicevic Lundy Cowburn etc will be highly competitve

[mervan]

Jaffas 3 Jets Yoof 2

Good first half average second half Jaffas deserved win. Ref a sucking peabrain. Blew whistle all day for minor shut and let some of the serious shit slide

Jets took a lead after 10 mins through McDonald
Jaffas equalisers after 25 mins after Jets keeper decided to dribble in the box.Either Palozzi or Maj dispossessed him.I thought it was Palozzi and tapped into the empty net

Jaffas up 2-1 cracker of a strike from inside left channel into top right corner from 25yard

Jaffas 3-1 on HT Maj with a header after good work by the Korean?? I take it playing RB for Jaffas who got a cross in to the moneyzone

Michael Kanta came on at HT and scored with a cracker from outside the box a couple of mins in the second half

Plenty of chances mainly for Jaffas after that but no more goals.

Bridges came on for the last 25 mins

From that display Jets Yoof will be highly competitive. Grade A brain fart changed the game. Lost Crowley to injury after 25 mins and struggled in attack as his sub didn't really get into the game at all after that so assuming he is not gone for too long and they get the additions of Pavicevic Lundy Cowburn etc will be highly competitve
It was pavicevic who came on for Crowley.

Also the cross for majarovski header was a cross from the left.

Jets youth will finish bottom half on that display

[lquiquer]

Bridges came on for the last 25 mins


Did he take the ball to the corner flag with his first touch? :whistling:

[MFKS]

Did he take the ball to the corner flag with his first touch? :whistling:

Just worked on his Connections with teammates :rof:

[mervan]

Just worked on his Connections with teammates :rof:

The pitch at Lambton was very difficult to play on also.

Once again the jets respecting the competition by playing the u/19 keeper.

They were down by a goal yet the coach didn't change anything until 5 minutes to go, must be a stubbins muppet.

[Thomas477]

The pitch at Lambton was very difficult to play on also.

Once again the jets respecting the competition by playing the u/19 keeper.

They were down by a goal yet the coach didn't change anything until 5 minutes to go, must be a stubbins muppet.

The Jets made 2 subs before the 2nd half kicked off.

[mervan]

The Jets made 2 subs before the 2nd half kicked off.

They were still playing tikka tacka with 2 mins to go.

[NewyTy]

Got there just before half-time. Jets showed some signs but were mostly outplayed. M Kanta's goal was pretty good though. Good to see Maj on the scoresheet and thought Bridgey should have scored as well. Missed a couple of chances and hit the post. Good victory for the Jaffas. I think the Jets Youth will come good.

[Imyourhero]

Great coverage by NBN on the news....

[MFKS]

The pitch at Lambton was very difficult to play on also.

Once again the jets respecting the competition by playing the u/19 keeper.

They were down by a goal yet the coach didn't change anything until 5 minutes to go, must be a stubbins muppet.

What you carrying on about?? Solari is most likely not available until the HAL finishes as he is needed as back up to BK

The kid sure as shit ****ed up the first goal. The other two not his fault. The rest of the time he looked more than adept. His kicking needs a bit of work but he is 16 I think and he got down bravely at the strikers feet and shows promise for the future.

Disrespecting the comp?? FFS they can pick any kid they want and there was nothing uncompetitive about the team they put out. They were beaten by a better opponent on the day who incidentally are no ****ing mugs themselves hence why they won the comp last year

[Thomas477]

They were still playing tikka tacka with 2 mins to go.

And they'll be playing ticka takka all season. That's the way they want to play and it got them 2 goals.

[mervan]

What you carrying on about?? Solari is most likely not available until the HAL finishes as he is needed as back up to BK

The kid sure as shit ****ed up the first goal. The other two not his fault. The rest of the time he looked more than adept. His kicking needs a bit of work but he is 16 I think and he got down bravely at the strikers feet and shows promise for the future.

Disrespecting the comp?? FFS they can pick any kid they want and there was nothing uncompetitive about the team they put out. They were beaten by a better opponent on the day who incidentally are no ****ing mugs themselves hence why they won the comp last year

Emotional, your starting to sound defensive like murphy

[EH9]

What you carrying on about?? Solari is most likely not available until the HAL finishes as he is needed as back up to BK

The kid sure as shit ****ed up the first goal. The other two not his fault. The rest of the time he looked more than adept. His kicking needs a bit of work but he is 16 I think and he got down bravely at the strikers feet and shows promise for the future.

Disrespecting the comp?? FFS they can pick any kid they want and there was nothing uncompetitive about the team they put out. They were beaten by a better opponent on the day who incidentally are no ****ing mugs themselves hence why they won the comp last year

Their backup keeper from the NYL went overseas on holiday this week, which meant they have to use the U16 keeper for this week.

[MFKS]

Emotional, your starting to sound defensive like murphy

Emotional??

Just laying into complete and utter bullshit posting by you.

There was nothing wrong with that line up the Jets put out on the park and it was strong enough to win the game. They were beaten by the better side on the day.
To say the Jets are disrespecting the comp is wrong.

Sure there are a few new kids in there some of who have stepped up from the EJ program lower ages but that is the prerogative of all clubs to see players promoted through the grades each season.

[Thomas477]

Fall out from the Magic/Olympic game will be interesting with the centre ref disallowing a goal for offside that his assistant didn't flag for.

[Tonester]

Fall out from the Magic/Olympic game will be interesting with the centre ref disallowing a goal for offside that his assistant didn't flag for.

What was the score?

[NewyTy]

What was the score?

Finished 0-0. Both sides missed a few chances. Thought Danny Ireland was great in goal for Hamilton. Can't comment on the offside call as I was up the other end but all in all I think it was a fair result. Also other results were Southy 2-2 Maitland and Adamstown 0-0 Weston. Draws all round today.

[mervan]

Emotional??

Just laying into complete and utter bullshit posting by you.

There was nothing wrong with that line up the Jets put out on the park and it was strong enough to win the game. They were beaten by the better side on the day.
To say the Jets are disrespecting the comp is wrong.

Sure there are a few new kids in there some of who have stepped up from the EJ program lower ages but that is the prerogative of all clubs to see players promoted through the grades each season.

Just correcting your opinionated dribble, were you actually at the game.

[winner]

Fall out from the Magic/Olympic game will be interes
ng with the centre ref disallowing a goal for offside that his assistant didn't flag for.
We were sitting in line with it. Terrible decision from the referee. The Olympic player who scored ( not sure of his name ) was standing a metre behind one of the swans and had the ball played in front of him. The linesman had awarded the goal

[winner]

Agreed a draw was the right result. Bothsides created chances and defended well. Pretty sure from what I saw today that both sides will be right up there come seasons end

[mervan]

Emotional??

Just laying into complete and utter bullshit posting by you.

There was nothing wrong with that line up the Jets put out on the park and it was strong enough to win the game. They were beaten by the better side on the day.
To say the Jets are disrespecting the comp is wrong.

Sure there are a few new kids in there some of who have stepped up from the EJ program lower ages but that is the prerogative of all clubs to see players promoted through the grades each season.

Where's the bull, you didn't even know that Pavicevic was playing in the game, you said maj's goal came from a cross from the right, it came from the left, you weren't even there yet want to give us a rundown on the game. At least wait till you watch the game on bar TV before you give us your thoughts.

I think the banner has gone into the wrong muppets head.

[ForeverRed]

Great game today at ulinga with gunners coming back from 2 goals down at half time, Maitland deserved their lead with Joel woods getting a double but the gunners come out firing in the second half and after a tough off side call late in the game could of stealed the points

[seldom]

Gunner be a close comp I believe

[MFKS]

Where's the bull, you didn't even know that Pavicevic was playing in the game, you said maj's goal came from a cross from the right, it came from the left, you weren't even there yet want to give us a rundown on the game. At least wait till you watch the game on bar TV before you give us your thoughts.

I think the banner has gone into the wrong muppets head.
The only thing that has gone to anyone head is your delusion.
You have had one crack at getting a bite and I ignored you. This time I really couldn't bother letting your shit slip

Go read what I wrote again and I said Maj's goal came from a cross by the right back. I never said anything about where the ball was played from did I???

Yes it came from the left side of the park but the bloke who put the ball in was still playing right back wasn't he???

So you have so far made a complete arse of yourself there by making shit up

As for not knowing Pavicevic was playing it does say a lot about his impact on the game doesn't it that he wasn't noticed??

Anyway the reason I probably paid **** all attention is because I spent the first half watching the game just before half time some bloke came over and was talking to me all second half about my banner and some other stuff that is much more important shit than you are dribbling on about

[mervan]

The only thing that has gone to anyone head is your delusion.
You have had one crack at getting a bite and I ignored you. This time I really couldn't bother letting your shit slip

Go read what I wrote again and I said Maj's goal came from a cross by the right back. I never said anything about where the ball was played from did I???

Yes it came from the left side of the park but the bloke who put the ball in was still playing right back wasn't he???

So you have so far made a complete arse of yourself there by making shit up

As for not knowing Pavicevic was playing it does say a lot about his impact on the game doesn't it that he wasn't noticed??

Anyway the reason I probably paid **** all attention is because I spent the first half watching the game just before half time some bloke came over and was talking to me all second half about my banner and some other stuff that is much more important shit than you are dribbling on about

Glad you went and checked Bar TV, stop it now because you are seriously embarrassing yourself. You admit you didn't even Know Pavicevic was playing, your kidding. It's called head up ones arse, sorry muppet.

By the way good banner.

[beersfc]

popcorns in the microwave

[mervan]

popcorns in the microwave

Frozen prawns are in the freezer

[MFKS]

Glad you went and checked Bar TV, stop it now because you are seriously embarrassing yourself. You admit you didn't even Know Pavicevic was playing, your kidding. It's called head up ones arse, sorry muppet.

By the way good banner.
:violin:

:wanker:

[mervan]

:violin:

:wanker:

Thought you had gone to bed given tomoz is a school day.

You're digging a big hole for yourself let it go we can all see you right through you now.

Can someone else take over over as member as this one is done.

[hawk]

thanks kids, this comp isn't worth this much niggle.

[ForeverRed]

Can we get back to the football please

[GO AWAY]

Good win by CCB 19's 6-3

They did look ok, fair few have been there since the U15 GF winning team, so should go ok, good to see first five goals were five different goalscorers.

Couple of keeper/defensive lapses gifted edgy 2/3 goals

[The General]

Was at the Maitland game yesterday. I thought after watching Charlestown and Edgeworth on Friday that both these sides should finish well above Charlestown. Maitland did well in the first 35-40 mins and deserved their lead. From there on I felt Southy were dominant and particularly late on in the game could have won it. Entertaining game - Matt Thompson was good as was the number 10 for Maitland, maybe Maguire??? The Korean lad looks more than handy and certainly had some nice touches. Was also impressed with Southy's young keeper who made some good saves. Decent crowd for both sides too ForeverRed. I'm really pleased Maitland are back in the comp - both sides will surprise some of the others I think.

[ForeverRed]

Great crowd

[ForeverRed]

367 through the gate

[Boss]

Yep, harry maguire is the 10 for maitland.

[The Postman]

Was at the Maitland game yesterday. I thought after watching Charlestown and Edgeworth on Friday that both these sides should finish well above Charlestown. Maitland did well in the first 35-40 mins and deserved their lead. From there on I felt Southy were dominant and particularly late on in the game could have won it. Entertaining game - Matt Thompson was good as was the number 10 for Maitland, maybe Maguire??? The Korean lad looks more than handy and certainly had some nice touches. Was also impressed with Southy's young keeper who made some good saves. Decent crowd for both sides too ForeverRed. I'm really pleased Maitland are back in the comp - both sides will surprise some of the others I think.

Young Keeper is Tom Pullin, another Toronto local doing good things in the top league

[GO AWAY]

Young Keeper is Tom Pullin, another Toronto local doing good things in the top league

Uuuuuummmmmmm ?? Maybe wrong thread ?

[GO AWAY]

How did Kane go for Olympic ? Any reports ?

[MFKS]

How did Kane go for Olympic ? Any reports ?

Solid game nothing flash.
Came off with 10 to go

Not his day more of a reflection on a match that never made any great heights as both teams nullified each other but no reason why he won't go well at Olympic
Seems like a player who would be a great match to Bolchy's style

[Newsfeed]

Was at the Maitland game yesterday. I thought after watching Charlestown and Edgeworth on Friday that both these sides should finish well above Charlestown. Maitland did well in the first 35-40 mins and deserved their lead. From there on I felt Southy were dominant and particularly late on in the game could have won it. Entertaining game - Matt Thompson was good as was the number 10 for Maitland, maybe Maguire??? The Korean lad looks more than handy and certainly had some nice touches. Was also impressed with Southy's young keeper who made some good saves. Decent crowd for both sides too ForeverRed. I'm really pleased Maitland are back in the comp - both sides will surprise some of the others I think.

Maitland will win the comp

[Zico]

367 through the gate
Is that paying people or everybody?
If it's paying people only thats a very decent crowd.

[The Magician]

Is that paying people or everybody?
If it's paying people only thats a very decent crowd.

Maybe its how many eggs they collected after they left the coup.... but what if the chickens laid more than one egg?

[ForeverRed]

All well behaved too unlike certain crowds in the past out at the eagle nest

[Lofty]

Sometimes when a bigger, stronger eagle comes in, the nest causes a scene..

[GO AWAY]

Bit of fuel to the fire for tonights game ?????? Maybe should be the main game ;)

[ForeverRed]

Bit of fuel to the fire for tonights game ?????? Maybe should be the main game ;)
I was referring to the visiting team

[GO AWAY]

I was referring to the visiting team

Oh my bad, sorry mate but thats Magic

[Tonester]

Edgy too quick & too physical for Southy tonight makes the Friday night game a bit more bearable for Azzuri supporters

[ForeverRed]

Southy reserve grade not doing to well

[Tonester]

Southy reserve grade not doing to well

Both teams missing firsts then.Got to give credit to Edgy though,they are certainly bossing this game.

[Newy]

Score?

[Tonester]

Score?

No worries Forever Red I'll tell 'em, 5-0

[Newy]

Who's missing from Southy??

[Tonester]

Adamstown up 2-1 second half,quality strike by Matt Hall

[Tonester]

Now 4-3 Adamstown don't ask for scorers

[Tonester]

4-4 Scott Smith 3

[Tonester]

FT 5-4 Adamstown

[NewyTy]

Big win for the Buds. These teams play again on Saturday too.

[Tonester]

Big win for the Buds. These teams play again on Saturday too.

Sunday same ground,should be interesting.Edgy are looking good but didn't they go unbeaten the whole first round last year?

[TouchAndPlay]

Southy reserve grade not doing to well

Who did you guys have sitting out? I noticed Wallace and Balcomb on the bench. The rest seemed to be first team?

[EH9]

Who did you guys have sitting out? I noticed Wallace and Balcomb on the bench. The rest seemed to be first team?

Pullin (GK), Balcombe, Ashton, Wallace, Johnson - Southy

Evans, Hughes, Holz, Brice - Edgy

[Tonester]

Pullin (GK), Balcombe, Ashton, Wallace, Johnson - Southy

Evans, Hughes, Holz, Brice - Edgy

Edgy also missing Pritchard

[immersion]

Edgy also missing Pritchard

Since Edgy expect Luke Walker to play some part in the first round i suppose you would have to include him to the list. Wow Edgy missing 6. I suspect southy were flat and Edgy had a good night.

[winner]

Since Edgy expect Luke Walker to play some part in the first round i suppose you would have to
include him to the list. Wow Edgy missing 6. I suspect southy were flat and Edgy had a good night.
I suspect you could be wrong. Have seen edgy beat Olympic and Southy in the ffa cup and they will definitely be a top 4 side this year. From all reports they could have beaten azzurri by 8 last week and at 1-0 they had a player sent off after 30 mins. Now I know azzurri later had tull sent off but while edgy were playing with ten men they progressed the score from 1-0 to 4-0 before Mr Tull was showm his red card. Mr Zane has them playing very well and with no commotion from the bench from Mr Wilson or Mr Foley. Could be the eagles year

[Tonester]

I suspect you could be wrong. Have seen edgy beat Olympic and Southy in the ffa cup and they will definitely be a top 4 side this year. From all reports they could have beaten azzurri by 8 last week and at 1-0 they had a player sent off after 30 mins. Now I know azzurri later had tull sent off but while edgy were playing with ten men they progressed the score from 1-0 to 4-0 before Mr Tull was showm his red card. Mr Zane has them playing very well and with no commotion from the bench from Mr Wilson or Mr Foley. Could be the eagles yearHard to disagree with your summation,I've seen them 3 times now & they look really impressive.Don't necessarily agree with Winner & the 8 goal win(only lost 7-0 last year) but it will take a side willing to match up physically to compete with them.

[Newsfeed]

Maitland v Magic - Magic
Olympic v Edgy - Draw
CCB v Adamstown - Adamstown
Weston v Lambton - Lambton
Jets v Southy - Draw

[ForeverRed]

Magic
Olympic
Azzurri
Jaffas
Gunners

[magician]

Magic to beat maitland
Olympic-edgy draw
Charlestown-buds draw
Jaffas to beat weston
Southy-jets draw

[MFKS]

Maitland v Magic - Magic
Olympic v Edgy - Draw
CCB v Adamstown - Adamstown
Weston v Lambton - Lambton
Jets v Southy - Draw


All games are on Sunday are they not???

[ForeverRed]

Yep

[TouchAndPlay]

Have to agree that I too have been very impressed with Edgey.. wasn't much talk of them in pre-season in regards to signings etc.. but sometimes that is a good thing.


For me this week:
Magic
Edgey
Draw between CCB and A-town
Jaffas
Jets

[NewyTy]

I've gone with this.

Maitland 1-3 Broadmeadow
Hamilton 0-3 Edgeworth
Charlestown 2-2 Adamstown
Weston 1-3 Lambton
Southy 1-2 Jets Youth

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[Tonester]

Why don't we have a game every Friday night,Saturday afternoon & 3 games on Sunday?Gotta be the way to go surely?

[ForeverRed]

Maybe they should have scheduled the FFA cup this week so it was a bit more even, having a four day break compared to 2 makes a hell of a difference, considering the next games aren't due until 20 June I'm not sure what the rush was to have them played, typical nnswf , anyway good luck to those still in the cup

[Newy]

Full squad tomorrow FR??
Wondering how many will back up for the jets..

[ForeverRed]

Full squad tomorrow FR??
Wondering how many will back up for the jets..

not sure, I think definitely 2 out maybe more

[NewyTy]

HT here at Cook Park. Magic up 2-0 after two quick goals before half-time. Maitland started well but have fallen off a bit.

[Old Boy]

HT here at Cook Park. Magic up 2-0 after two quick goals before half-time. Maitland started well but have fallen off a bit.

What's the crowd like for Maitland's first home game?

[GO AWAY]

Azzuri 3- 0 Adamstown 60th minute

[NewyTy]

What's the crowd like for Maitland's first home game?

Pretty decent. A few hundred or so. It's now 3-0.

[GO AWAY]

Azzuri 3- 0 Adamstown 60th minute

3-1

[GO AWAY]

3-1

3-2

[NewyTy]

4-0 magic now.

[NewyTy]

Now it's five.

[GO AWAY]

4-2

Smith 2
Hughes 1
Bird 1

[Old Boy]

Now it's five.

What's happened to the Magpie defence?

[The Magician]

Red tide!!!

[NewyTy]

Magic were just a bit too strong. Some nice finishes as well. The Pies got one back but the day belonged to Magic. 5-1 was the full time score.

[Bremsstrahlung]

South Cardiff Vs Jets Youth
First Grade: 3-3. Jets looked like they could've gone to the cleaners when they were up 3-1. Nothing was falling into place for Southy who had a few good chances. Southy dug in got some goals back to make it 3-3 and looked the more likely to get a winner.
23s: Southy 3- 2. Southy came home hard after GVE's gave up a 2-0 lead. (GVE: "I wish he'd have scored then to punish you for that bad decision") How he is in control of our Elite Youth astounds me after listening to him.
19s. Jets 2-1? maybe.

Additional point, the fact a Club Referee is being used in NPL U19/22s to run lines is ridiculous

[NewyTy]

Weston 2-1 Lambton. Jaffas led one-nil but home side got the points. Got this off BarTV, anyone know result at Hamo v Edgy

[NewyTy]

Actually just saw on SportingPulse, Hamo won 2-0

[Thomas477]

Additional point, the fact a Club Referee is being used in NPL U19/22s to run lines is ridiculous

And how would you fix this problem? State league refs need to have at least 1 centre across the NPL, NEWFM, WPL, and ZLs. That's 35 refs needed for just 1st grade alone. You add 2 assistants, there's 105 refs for first grade, throw in lower grades, and thats a lot of refs, which state league simply doesn't have.

And you can't have the junior branches filling in, their first responsibility is to the junior comps, junior NPL/WPL and NEWFM 17s.

[ForeverRed]

Van egmond was embarrassing, half time and full time, the kids would have been embarrassed, it was bad

[winner]

I've gone with this.

Maitland 1-3 Broadmeadow
Hamiltonup 0-3 Edgeworth
Charlestown 2-2 Adamstown
Weston 1-3 Lambton
Southy 1-2 Jets Youth

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[Newsfeed]

And how would you fix this problem? State league refs need to have at least 1 centre across the NPL, NEWFM, WPL, and ZLs. That's 35 refs needed for just 1st grade alone. You add 2 assistants, there's 105 refs for first grade, throw in lower grades, and thats a lot of refs, which state league simply doesn't have.

And you can't have the junior branches filling in, their first responsibility is to the junior comps, junior NPL/WPL and NEWFM 17s.

Amen. Clubs need to look at themselves for the answer here. Go watch a neutral NPL match day and see the crap dished out. Either clubs are happy to pay the refs more or they need to assist by providing club referees. Ground officials are almost a waste of time. Unless someone else can come up with a better logic?

[Old Boy]

I've gone with this.

Maitland 1-3 Broadmeadow
Hamilton 0-3 Edgeworth
Charlestown 2-2 Adamstown
Weston 1-3 Lambton
Southy 1-2 Jets Youth

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Great blog!!

[namwob99]

What's happened to the Magpie defence?
Playing decent teams this year?

[hawk]

Van egmond was embarrassing, half time and full time, the kids would have been embarrassed, it was bad

What'd he do?

[MFKS]

Playing decent teams this year?

So the Maitland bandwagon is over already??

There is a huge gap between NPL and New FM

Yesterday watched Lakes v Valo and for two of the better teams in New FM from what I seen skill wise would finish last and second last by a long way if the NPL was expanded to include them and the other 10 NPL teams now.

Maitland may well make the grade at NPL level but they are gonna be severely tested week to week not like last season when they can roll up and thump teams before knuckling down and working hard to battle past Valo. Their players are not gonna find the same success and are gonna be tested and exposed from time to time

[Bremsstrahlung]

What'd he do?

Gave 'em an absolute rocket. That most people in the ground could probably hear.

GVE, sitting back laughing at his team conceding 3 goals, was a sight though. Laughing incredulously at everything.

[mervan]

Seriously. The ejets parents, players and coaching staff are a embarrassment to society, explains y we get the wooden spoon, get rid of them, clubs need to unite and send them packing

Of what benefit are they to the NPL?

Spread those players through the clubs and the competition would be better as a whole.

[Boss]

So the Maitland bandwagon is over already??

There is a huge gap between NPL and New FM

Yesterday watched Lakes v Valo and for two of the better teams in New FM from what I seen skill wise would finish last and second last by a long way if the NPL was expanded to include them and the other 10 NPL teams now.

Maitland may well make the grade at NPL level but they are gonna be severely tested week to week not like last season when they can roll up and thump teams before knuckling down and working hard to battle past Valo. Their players are not gonna find the same success and are gonna be tested and exposed from time to time


You obviously weren't at the gane champ. Maitland bossed the first half completely. Magic barely got a touch in the middle of the park. Scored two opportunistic goals. Second one a cracker from faj.

Maitland never recovered and magic finished brilliantly. Never seen a score line so unreflective of a game though.

[ForeverRed]

[QUOTE=hawk;118946]What'd he do?[/QUOTE
Halftime he yelled so loud it was heard all over the ground, at full time he sat the boys down and yelled and screamed obscenities at them, I call it abuse, them man is a disgrace, it's not about winning Garry it's about losing with honour,

[GO AWAY]

Seriously. The ejets parents, players and coaching staff are a embarrassment to society, explains y we get the wooden spoon, get rid of them, clubs need to unite and send them packing

Agreed, get them out in to the NPL, Azzuri v Adamstown U19 game yesterday, was great to watch, with players supposedly not good enough for EJ programme, please, let alone the rest of the comp, a composite team would be better then the EJ teams IMO.

[The Northern Defender]

[QUOTE=hawk;118946]What'd he do?[/QUOTE
Halftime he yelled so loud it was heard all over the ground, at full time he sat the boys down and yelled and screamed obscenities at them, I call it abuse, them man is a disgrace, it's not about winning Garry it's about losing with honour,

Unfortunately we should be able to expect more from this guy (behaviour wise) in his role with the EJ and due to his background. I have also personally witnessed him involved in mocking opposition junior players and kids who used to look up to this guy are now seeing the ugly side of football management displayed by him. http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/images/smilies/wanker.gif

[cobra23]

[B]You obviously weren't at the gane champMaitland bossed the first half completely. Magic barely got a touch in the middle of the park. Scored two opportunistic goals. Second one a cracker from faj.

Maitland never recovered and magic finished brilliantly. Never seen a score line so unreflective of a game though.
.
as for bossed the game vs magic. no game is won in the first half. yes you guys competed well first half but magic showed there quality and took a quick 2 goal lead befor the break. then magic pretty mucH BOSSED the second half.
before you try and reply your argument read the paper and listen to the mailtland coach. even he new the true indication of the game.

[OCD]

Van egmond was embarrassing, half time and full time, the kids would have been embarrassed, it was bad

Isn't there someone who can do something about the treatment of these young men ,if we as a parent talked to our children in that way we would be reported to .... ,GVE is just another coach in the NPL and these guys don't train their butts off to play bad I'm sure they do their best ,young men at this age have enough going on in their lives and they want to enjoy playing football without abuse I'm sure , his abuse could psycologically ruin the enthusiasm of these talented young men , I think a public apology to all his players is warranted and he needs to re consider his position if he finds it too stressful and not enjoyable.

[Blueboy]

Isn't there someone who can do something about the treatment of these young men ,if we as a parent talked to our children in that way we would be reported to .... ,GVE is just another coach in the NPL and these guys don't train their butts off to play bad I'm sure they do their best ,young men at this age have enough going on in their lives and they want to enjoy playing football without abuse I'm sure , his abuse could psycologically ruin the enthusiasm of these talented young men , I think a public apology to all his players is warranted and he needs to re consider his position if he finds it too stressful and not enjoyable.

He is a knob and always has been.

[NewyTy]

Thanks for the blog support guys. Was going to reply last night but couldn't get onto the site all night and today for some reason. Maybe I went over the post limit yesterday haha.

[The Magician]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3027294/relegation-undermining-npl/?cs=306

[Imyourhero]

On an unrelated note I am yet to see Connor Evans in any of the match highlights for Blacktown this season.

[ForeverRed]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3027294/relegation-undermining-npl/?cs=306

its not possible to have all club teams included in the relegation system when 70% are for development purposes, if this was to change then it becomes winning at all costs, hardly ideal.

[The General]

its not possible to have all club teams included in the relegation system when 70% are for development purposes, if this was to change then it becomes winning at all costs, hardly ideal.

It's always about winning. Every club wants to win. Some clubs are financially stronger and are able to acquire the better players. That being said, the purpose of the points system was to minimise that and it has failed miserably (Adamstown have bought in 10 new players and are still under - I'm not saying it's a bad thing either). The reality is that if you promote both Lakes and Valentine and have no relegation you are still going to have the massive gap.

[Thomas477]

Meeting tomorrow to decide on if games will go ahead. My opinion is that they'll try to get all the games to go ahead, but given Darling St and Edden Oval, amongst others, are already off, they'll play it at Speers Point.

[OCD]

It's always about winning. Every club wants to win. Some clubs are financially stronger and are able to acquire the better players. That being said, the purpose of the points system was to minimise that and it has failed miserably (Adamstown have bought in 10 new players and are still under - I'm not saying it's a bad thing either). The reality is that if you promote both Lakes and Valentine and have no relegation you are still going to have the massive gap.

It's obviously costly to be promoted to Npl from new fm and I don't think you can achieve all your clubs goals in one year I would like to see both valentine and lakes in the Npl and no relegation, I think this would see less movement of players, players won't have to chase that Npl spot of there club is relegated more positions with more teams in the Npl for our up and coming juniors but of course if a club becomes unfinancial make the offer to the club at the top of the new fm comp to join the Npl.

[immersion]

Meeting tomorrow to decide on if games will go ahead. My opinion is that they'll try to get all the games to go ahead, but given Darling St and Edden Oval, amongst others, are already off, they'll play it at Speers Point.

What about Magic's game on friday night? Surely that is off as well?

[OCD]

I've heard council closed all Newcastle grounds until &including the 26/4

[ForeverRed]

Meeting tomorrow to decide on if games will go ahead. My opinion is that they'll try to get all the games to go ahead, but given Darling St and Edden Oval, amongst others, are already off, they'll play it at Speers Point.
Considering olympic play at Adamstown this shouldn't worry them

[winner]

Heard today that edgy v magic is definitely on tomorrow night. Can anyone confirm, zico or cobra?

[immersion]

Heard today that edgy v magic is definitely on tomorrow night. Can anyone confirm, zico or cobra?

Surely not? The only way this even has a chance of being played is if ForeverRed and MKFS teamed up to put in new drainage in at Edgy. That's the only plausible explanation lol

[cobra23]

Heard today that edgy v magic is definitely on tomorrow night. Can anyone confirm, zico or cobra?

I have not heard anything yet, the boys are training tonight so will probably find out then...
but i think it will be off as only a dog needs to piss on that ground and it bogs up.

[Newy]

Northern have given it back to the clubs decide... and will not postpone the entire round.. normal wet weather protocol

[ForeverRed]

Ulinga will be good to go, forcast suggest lots of sun, fingers crossed

[Thomas477]

Well that means that Jaffas whoever and Adamstown Olympic are off then, unless Adamstown isn't council owned?

[MFKS]

Ulinga will be good to go, forcast suggest lots of sun, fingers crossed

Hows the drainage going out there FR??

This week would have been one big test on the quality of your stellar work.

[ForeverRed]

Very busy drain system as you could imagine, but sometimes one can only handle so much at one time

[Zico]

Heard today that edgy v magic is definitely on tomorrow night. Can anyone confirm, zico or cobra?
Edgeworth's Ghetto surely wouldn't be ready for play. I've seen it rain 10km's away from the ground 1 night and it was enough for Milsy to call the game of 3 days later.

[late_to_the_game]

Well that means that Jaffas whoever and Adamstown Olympic are off then, unless Adamstown isn't council owned?

It is a council field. Interestingly, the club existed and played at that ground before Newcastle City Council existed (so I have been told)

[cobra23]

I have not heard anything yet, the boys are training tonight so will probably find out then...
but i think it will be off as only a dog needs to piss on that ground and it bogs up.

Just spoke to one of the players , he told me that the game is on at this stage,
Edgy have some sort of full field covers and have had them on since sunday arvo.. :shock:
yes im surprised aswell...

[Thomas477]

Just spoke to one of the players , he told me that the game is on at this stage,
Edgy have some sort of full field covers and have had them on since sunday arvo.. :shock:
yes im surprised aswell...

That's actually not such a bad idea, having covers for the fields, just like the cricket does.

[Old Boy]

Game between Maitland and Jets at Cook Square on Sunday just been called off.

[The Magician]

Edgie Vs Magic Tonight... U19's and U22's OFF.... First Grade... call to be made at last minute

[Beast]

How do you not kill the grass with cover on

[Zico]

How do you not kill the grass with cover on
Or prevent the run off running under the covers?

[early_to_the_match]

How do you not kill the grass with cover on

How would covers stay on in the winds we have had?

[ForeverRed]

Game between Maitland and Jets at Cook Square on Sunday just been called off.
Early call

[Old Boy]

Early call

We had 352mm in Maitland from Tuesday morning to Wednesday night so I am not surprised they made the early call.

[Jardelsimage]

Just spoke to one of the players , he told me that the game is on at this stage,
Edgy have some sort of full field covers and have had them on since sunday arvo.. :shock:
yes im surprised aswell...

is it april 1......

[Tonester]

is it april 1......

Wonder why they didn't use these wonder covers before the Round 1 game vs Charlestown,the ground that night was a disgrace.

[ForeverRed]

Fair enough, anymore rain and I don't think ulinga will cope

[MFKS]

Fair enough, anymore rain and I don't think ulinga will cope

FR say it isn't so :wtf:

Funny thing with the weather is suburban Newy got off light it is the outer area terrace Maitland cessnock etc that seem to have copped the worst:rof:

[ForeverRed]

Should be good to play

[Newy]

Maitland Council issued a blanket closure of all sporting grounds.

[Newy]

Edgeworth are on tonight

[ForeverRed]

What time

[hawk]

What time

says 7pm on FSP

[ForeverRed]

Who got sent for edgy

[magician]

Edgeworth are on tonight
Probably wishing they called it off now

[Football lover]

Who got sent for edgy
Auden Brice straight red

[winner]

Tough week for the eagles. Beaten 2-0 by Olympic last sunday and now 4-1 by magic tonight. Have they gone from contenders to pretenders in 5 days?

[MFKS]

Thumping azzurri and winning a cup match isn't the making of a side FFS

[NewyTy]

Edgy weren't too far off in the first half but lost it in the second. They should have been down to ten early on when the goalkeeper took out a Magic player. Last man should always be a red regardless if it's the keeper or not. Dino Fajkovic found the net again after his haul last weekend but Josh Evans equalised before half time for the Eagles.

Second half was nearly all Magic. Two goals to Kale Bradbury and a penalty for Peter Haynes. Field was really choppy as expected but the play was entertaining. Both teams had strong periods but Magic made the most of theirs.

[curious_fan]

List for weekend per Northern Friday PM


PS4 National Premier Leagues Senior
Friday 24th April
Edgeworth FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC, Jack McLaughlan Oval 19s – Postponed 22s – Postponed 1st Grade – On as at 3pm 24th April, kick off 7pm
Saturday 25th April
Lambton Jaffas FC v Charlestown City Blues FC, Arthur Edden Oval All grades postponed
Sunday 26th April
Maitland FC v Newcastle Jets Youth, Cooks Square Park All grades postponed
South Cardiff FC v Weston Workers FC, Ulinga Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Adamstown Rosebud FC v Hamilton Olympic FC All grades postponed
PS4 National Premier Leagues Youth
Saturday 25th April
Hamilton Olympic FC v South Cardiff FC, Darling Street Oval All grades postponed
Sunday 26th April
Football Mid North Coast v Maitland FC, Wayne Richards Park All grades postponed
Broadmeadow Magic FC v Edgeworth FC, Magic Park All grades postponed
Emerging Jets v Charlestown City Blues FC, Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility All grades going ahead as scheduled
Lambton Jaffas v Weston Workers FC, Arthur Edden Oval All grades postponed
Adamstown Rosebud FC – Bye
Herald Women’s Premier League
Sunday 26th April
Wallsend FC v Adamstown Rosebud JFC, Wallsend No. 2 All grades postponed
Football Mid North Coast v Thornton Redbacks FC, Taree Zone Field All grades going ahead as scheduled
Merewether United FC v Valentine FC, Myamblah Oval All grades postponed
South Wallsend JSC v Warners Bay FC, Walker Field All grades postponed

NEWFM 1st Division
Sunday 26th April
Toronto Awaba FC v Valentine FC, Lyall Peacock Field All grades postponed
Kahibah FC v Cooks Hill United FC, Kahibah Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Singleton SC v Thornton Redbacks FC, Howe Park All grades postponed
Belmont Swansea United SC v Wallsend FC, Blacksmiths Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Lake Macquarie City FC v Cessnock City FC, Macquarie Field All grades postponed West Wallsend SFC – Bye

[ForeverRed]

Gunners v weston is of today, last nights rain killed us

[Old Boy]

Gunners v weston is of today, last nights rain killed us

FR my son plays at Jack Neave 2 on Saturday. How many mm of rain could the oval withstand this week?

[ForeverRed]

No 2 is ordinary, not many

[Old Boy]

No 2 is ordinary, not many

Lets hope the forecast is wrong, looking forward to some football.

[The Magician]

Lets hope the forecast is wrong, looking forward to some football.

Thursday and Friday outlook quite concerning

[Old Boy]

Thursday and Friday outlook quite concerning

Yes 20mm forecast for both days.

[Premy]

So Taylor to CCB and James to Magic?

[Tonester]

So Taylor to CCB and James to Magic?

Can you fill me in on who these guys are?

[winner]

So Taylor to CCB and James to Magic?
CCB don't have the money to sign Taylor but I am sure edgy will. I would expect both these players would be looking at trying to get another gig in the A league somewhere before signing in the local league

[Tonester]

Can you fill me in on who these guys are?
Sweet.Just downloaded the Herald.

[Old Boy]

Sweet.Just downloaded the Herald.

Whats in tomorrow's herald?

[Newsfeed]

Rd 4 predictions;
Edgeworth v Maitland - Draw
Weston v Jets Yth - Jets Yth
Olympic v Lambton - Olympic
CCB v Southy - Draw
Magic v Adamstown - Magic

[magician]

Rd 4 predictions;
Edgeworth v Maitland - Draw
Weston v Jets Yth - Jets Yth
Olympic v Lambton - Olympic
CCB v Southy - Draw
Magic v Adamstown - Magic
Edgy
Jets
Olympic
CCB
Magic

[Zico]

Ive been told that Magic v Adamstown is off and Edgeworth v Maitland is also off

[Thomas477]

Olympic Jaffas off too

[MFKS]

Think a few clubs need to call FR to sort the drainage out :thumbsup:

[Newsfeed]

All grounds have been closed under instruction from the council. I know Magic were all clear to play, but council has made the decision. No football this weekend.

Weston & Jets

[Lofty]

So I deleted my last post as Magic has since spoken to council and I was wrong. My bad haha

[winner]

Weston & Jets
It is only Newcastle grounds that have been blanketly closed by Newcastle Council the morons. Lake Macquarie council has left it up to the clubs,apparently the clubs in the lake Macquarie area are more grown up and make decisions by themselves

[Footyhead]

It is only Newcastle grounds that have been blanketly closed by Newcastle Council the morons. Lake Macquarie council has left it up to the clubs,apparently the clubs in the lake Macquarie area are more grown up and make decisions by themselves

Another example why Lake Mac is better than the contorted, dysfunctional, red-tape gifted, inbred abomination that is NCC

[Premy]

Another example why Lake Mac is better than the contorted, dysfunctional, red-tape gifted, inbred abomination that is NCC
Nuatali and the Greens don't want to ruin the beautiful grass.

[Thomas477]

Nuatali and the Greens don't want to ruin the beautiful grass.

And they don't want to spend money on fixing grounds when it can go to their precious art gallery...

[MFKS]

And they don't want to spend money on fixing grounds when it can go to their precious art gallery...

Sporting facilities in place for 100years and unable to drain rain from 10 days ago.

Forget this weeks rain which has been minimal.

Not really good enough

[late_to_the_game]

Not sure if everyone is aware of this site:

http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN60169.html

24hour rain fall from gauges all over Newcastle (at the bottom)

It is often interesting that between Merewether and Lambton, we can get big differences, on one occasion more than 20mm.

[Newsfeed]

Weston v Jets Yth is on according to their FB page.

[MFKS]

Can confirm 19s are underway at Weston
Field in good enough nick shouldn't be was out

[ForeverRed]

Azzurri v gunners is off

[outsider]

Azzurri v gunners is off

Hardly surprising with the number of players they had unavailable.

[Imyourhero]

Weston v youth score?

[ForeverRed]

1 nil jets

[magician]

Hardly surprising with the number of players they had unavailable.

So with all this rain you think it should be on??

[MFKS]

Went and watched all 3 grades.

2-2 in 19s
5-1 Jets in 22s
1-0 Jets in first grade

apparently GVE fronted the players after his rant and apoligised to the 22s

He would be pleased to note that tbey scored 2 goals from corners today when one one of his fuse melting gripes the other week was them taking long corners and not ahort corners as he demanded.

The irony that the first 2 goals the 22s scored were from corners banged into the 6 yard box was great.


As for the Jets 19s **** me. Someone really needs to explain how these kids are the best in Newy cause they don't show it. Touches terrible and a disgrace if that is the best Newy offers.

First Grade was a scrap in deteriorating conditions. Hard to get a gauge on either side. Jets got the goal when a shot was parried and snuck over the line. Had to play with 10 men for the last 20 when was it Pappas got a second yellow.
As for Pavicevic can someone explain to me how he got a 2 year Hal contract?? I have NFI

[outsider]

So with all this rain you think it should be on??

actually being at Highfields I am surprised it wasnt called a few days ago

[ForeverRed]

I live in Whitebridge and this game was never getting played with the weather over the last 2 days

[BP Super Dynamos]

Cannot agree more MFKS, Pavicevic was ordinary at best. Should be dominating NPL opponents if he's any chance of making it at HAL level

[mervan]

Cannot agree more MFKS, Pavicevic was ordinary at best. Should be dominating NPL opponents if he's any chance of making it at HAL level

Agree totally with Pavicevic saw him against jaffas and you wouldn't have thought he was another level up

[Fairgo]

Agree totally with Pavicevic saw him against jaffas and you wouldn't have thought he was another level up

Scores 1 goal in Hal and gets a contract? You wonder why the other local players have the shits when yet another Sydney regret gets a senior contract. Locals again used and abused. Total disgrace. If anyone has watched consistently either the NPL or NYL questions should be asked.

[hamburgler]

Chris Turner stepping down from Maitland due to work commitments. No surprise there!

[The Magician]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3052663/chris-turner-parts-company-with-maitland/?cs=306#disqus_thread

[winner]

What chance of the 3 catch up games being on this week
Tuesday 5th Maitland host jets
Wed 6th Adamstown host Olympic
Wed 6th Southy host Weston

[ForeverRed]

Gunners are definetly on

[MFKS]

Gunners are definetly on

They got Kick Arse Drainage at Southy

I would be backing the other 2 are not on though

[Old Boy]

What chance of the 3 catch up games being on this week
Tuesday 5th Maitland host jets
Wed 6th Adamstown host Olympic
Wed 6th Southy host Weston

Maitland v Jets off tonight, going to try for Wednesday night at 7pm subject to approval, checking Cooks Square at midday tomorrow

[winner]

The question that needs answering is, will COUNCIL open the grounds

[Old Boy]

The question that needs answering is, will COUNCIL open the grounds

They have shut all Maitland grounds today, who knows about tomorrow?

[2285]

Olympic / Adamstown game still on

[Imyourhero]

Sunny all day here in Maitland..looking like tomorrow should be too...therefore expecting continued closure by Maitland council

[hamburgler]

Piggott to coach Maitland

[Imyourhero]

Reece Thompson appointed coach, announced on their Facebook

[hamburgler]

Reece Thompson appointed coach, announced on their Facebook

One shouldn't believe everything one hears. My bad

[late_to_the_game]

Olympic / Adamstown game still on
Adamstown will definitely be on, Council opened the ground today, and it looks in awesome condition - thanks mostly to Henry Pawlik.

[Newy]

Matt Thompson is running a school holiday coaching clinic..... Micky Bridges and Nicky Carle will also be attending....
29th June - 3rd of July.... Limited places as time to register is running out.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thomp...382840?fref=ts

[Old Boy]

Matt Thompson is running a school holiday coaching clinic..... Micky Bridges and Nicky Carle will also be attending....
29th June - 3rd of July.... Limited places as time to register is running out.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thomp...382840?fref=ts

Yes I have signed up my son, it looks like a good week.

[chocolate soldier]

Reece Thompson appointed coach, announced on their Facebook

is this a good choice??? what experience does he have in a full time coaching role? from what i have heard, he has only been reserve grade and assistant coach to the 1st grade team in New Fm comp.... i think this all comes back to a poor initial choice from the Maitland club in their coaching choice, not a good start to life back in the top flight

[Imyourhero]

Well i guess we see talk on here about coaches being recycled throughout the NPL each season so where's the harm in giving a local coach, and in Maitlands case, a kid who has grown up playing alot of football for the club, a chance to make his mark on a club he loves and a competition that needs better coaches. From what we've all read, he's pretty much been running the team so far as is. I for one wish him the best but I guess just like any coaching job we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

[winner]

Well i guess we see talk on here about coaches being recycled throughout the NPL each season
so where's the harm in giving a local coach, and in Maitlands case, a kid who has grown up playing alot of football for the club, a chance to make his mark on a club he loves and a competition that needs better coaches. From what we've all read, he's pretty much been running the team so far as is. I for one wish him the best but I guess just like any coaching job we'll just have to wait and see what happens.
He will be judged on his results. Just as all other coaches except phil stubbins are

[ForeverRed]

Same with Greg asquith, local junior who was given a chance as head coach, in his second year and doing well

[Moley]

Well i guess we see talk on here about coaches being recycled throughout the NPL each season so where's the harm in giving a local coach, and in Maitlands case, a kid who has grown up playing alot of football for the club, a chance to make his mark on a club he loves and a competition that needs better coaches. From what we've all read, he's pretty much been running the team so far as is. I for one wish him the best but I guess just like any coaching job we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

Agreed!!!

[pv4]

He will be judged on his results. Just as all other coaches except phil stubbins are

:rof: at the Stubbins reference.

[Imyourhero]

Maitland vs Jets Youth once again postponed

[ForeverRed]

Gunners v weston are on

[winner]

Buds v Olympic is on

[MFKS]

Of the games on tonight KO times are??

Do any of them have the lower grades on also or is just firsts???

[winner]

Of the

Do any of them have the lower grades on also or is just firsts???

Buds 1st grade only . Kick off 7

[NewyTy]

Halfway through second half. Buds 1-1 Hamo

[Tonester]

What's happening score wise tonight guys.

[Newsfeed]

Sthy weston 1-1 ht

[NewyTy]

Guy Bates scores a stunner off a free kick with a few minutes to go to send home crowd crazy and finish the game 2-2. Exciting finish to a pretty well-contested game. Hamilton looked the better side though.

[magician]

Guy Bates scores a stunner off a free kick with a few minutes to go to send home crowd crazy and finish the game 2-2. Exciting finish to a pretty well-contested game. Hamilton looked the better side though.

The better side by a long way, controlled the game for majority of the game and I'm sure will be disappointed in not getting the 3 points.

[Local Rules]

Guy Bates scores a stunner off a free kick with a few minutes to go to send home crowd crazy and finish the game 2-2. Exciting finish to a pretty well-contested game. Hamilton looked the better side though.

Did Danny Ireland dive or did he do a BK

[Thomas477]

Did Danny Ireland dive or did he do a BK

Wasn't playing, so neither.

[NewyTy]

The better side by a long way, controlled the game for majority of the game and I'm sure will be disappointed in not getting the 3 points.

Fully agree. A few missed chances cost them. The one towards the end where the striker fell over was really unlucky. Definitely two points dropped instead of one point gained.

[mervan]

Fully agree. A few missed chances cost them. The one towards the end where the striker fell over was really unlucky. Definitely two points dropped instead of one point gained.

Clear pen for Olympic before halftime knocked back. Ref was really poor. Guy Bates did look quality

[Newsfeed]

2-1 weston

[NewyTy]

Clear pen for Olympic before halftime knocked back. Ref was really poor. Guy Bates did look quality

Ref let a few things go and yes it was a clear penalty. NPL refs aren't anywhere near perfect but the guy tonight seemed like one of the worst.

[MFKS]

Weston beat Southy 2-1

Weston had a bloke sent off just after HT
Southy were lucky to not have 2 studs up diving in challengers joining him

Weston controlled first half and even though they had 10 men nicked a goal with a rare foray forward and then controlled much of second half.

Southy ball movement far too slow and offered little for most of night. Did get a header hit the bar and bounce down to line but correctly ruled no goal and a late 1 on 1 which Weston keeper made a great save.

As for FR's drainage sucking stellar work. Pitch was fantastic. May need to look at a bit of extra work on the South west corner which looked a bit iffy though

[Thomas477]

Ref let a few things go and yes it was a clear penalty. NPL refs aren't anywhere near perfect but the guy tonight seemed like one of the worst.

Said thing is, I think he's considered one of the best.

Will be interesting to see how Bates and Kenneth go this season. Both are quality, but seem to be more interested in having arguments with each other. Bates having a go at the young 14 for buds wasn't a good look either.

[MFKS]

Ref let a few things go and yes it was a clear penalty. NPL refs aren't anywhere near perfect but the guy tonight seemed like one of the worst.

Ref at Ulinga was also shocking.

Lost control and if it wasn't for Weston being at 10 men and seeing a win and shutting up would have had another 20 mins of mayhem.

Let 2 studs up aggressive lunges go with yellows

[NewyTy]

Said thing is, I think he's considered one of the best.

Will be interesting to see how Bates and Kenneth go this season. Both are quality, but seem to be more interested in having arguments with each other. Bates having a go at the young 14 for buds wasn't a good look either.

Agree both were very good. Bates second goal was one of the best I've seen in this comp for a while. Kenneth was strong in defence and will be one of these most crucial players if they want to succeed this year. And yes the whole yelling and arguing was a bit much. Cooler heads always works out better, especially when dealing with younger players.

[RevhedfRed]

As for FR's drainage sucking stellar work. Pitch was fantastic. May need to look at a bit of extra work on the South west corner which looked a bit iffy though
I'll grab a few old towels out of the press and head down to the ground now. Should have the SW corner dry as my ex's crotch by morning.

[ForeverRed]

Weston beat Southy 2-1

Weston had a bloke sent off just after HT
Southy were lucky to not have 2 studs up diving in challengers joining him

Weston controlled first half and even though they had 10 men nicked a goal with a rare foray forward and then controlled much of second half.

Southy ball movement far too slow and offered little for most of night. Did get a header hit the bar and bounce down to line but correctly ruled no goal and a late 1 on 1 which Weston keeper made a great save.

As for FR's drainage sucking stellar work. Pitch was fantastic. May need to look at a bit of extra work on the South west corner which looked a bit iffy though
Yes, it was looking a picture, before and after 2 games, can't believe we lost, only one team tryingvtonolay football tonight, if weston want yo park the bus each week that's fine but very ordinary to watch, we missed our chances, sure, but more then happy how we played

[hamburgler]

Yes, it was looking a picture, before and after 2 games, can't believe we lost, only one team tryingvtonolay football tonight, if weston want yo park the bus each week that's fine but very ordinary to watch, we missed our chances, sure, but more then happy how we played
Agree FR, as a neutral it was good to see Southy trying to play, but as is often the case, when a team sits and parks the bus, ball movement slows and frustrations became very apparent.

[ForeverRed]

Correct