Will you renew your membership if Tinkler remains owner and Stubbins coach?

[stopper2]

This question needs to be asked as I am hereing from many current members that they will not be renewing their Jets membership for next season. Nothing has really changed in regards to Tinkler, he has made some outstanding payments but the bottomline is that he has only been able to keep the club afloat because of handouts from wealthy businessman Gerry Harvey. Stubbins has basically decimated a decent squad which he had plenty of input into assembling and has basically blamed others for his own inadequacies as a coach. With a record of 1 win in 20 and the stigma now attached to him, how can we seriously build for next season and beyond with him still at the helm?
Enough is enough for me!

[parksey]

can't renew mine because i haven't signed up for the last 2 seasons

[Grimario]

There is no slobs option, poll invalid.

[stopper2]

There is no slobs option, poll invalid.

This is a serious Poll.....FARK your SLOBS!!!!

[q-money]

poll invalid

[joel31]

Not sure if i'll renew but it isn't related to Stubbins or Tinkler

[belchardo]

This is a serious Poll.....FARK your SLOBS!!!!

steady on. you know he's going to be on every ballot paper in a couple of weeks right?

[380]

No membership renewal here. I will certainly continue to attend the odd game but at this point in time i will just watch on Fox at home.

I just can't get my head around the thought of giving this mob any of my money, to give them money is to feel like i condone how they run things and nothing could be further from the truth.

I can look past Tinkler owning the club and leave the FFA to deal with him but for the club to try and convince us we are better off with Mr 1 in 20 in charge is to take us as idiots. The bloke is simply not up to the job of at this level and the club needs to make a choice , Mr 1 in 20 or a few thousand members pulling the pin.

[stopper2]

steady on. you know he's going to be on every ballot paper in a couple of weeks right?

Funny, when I here the word "Slobs"....I think of Tinks!

[GazFish35]

I'll be back.
only because i believe Murphy has the goods to sort this mess out, and im fearful of being labelled plastic.

[Jeterpool]

I'm in.

[boz-monaut]

nope - why the hell would you want to be insulted by these jerks every fortnight?

[Scourge]

I'll be there week in and out, my seats are too good to give up...

What's more I'd rather have a team with the prospect of them finally coming good rather than no team and not getting a look in at a team again for 10-15 years... You only have to look at all of the major sports to see that leagues are in no way confident to introduce new sporting franchises at a risk to their profits and public image... As shit as out public image may be at present, while we have a team we can turn it around... If our memberships turn to shit and tinkler throws his dummy and FFA see a failing club with poor membership, we won't have a leg to stand on and we'll go the way of Gold Coast and North Queensland.

At least with a club and decent membership numbers, we are showing that there is a strong business case to keep a team in newcastle. What's more with strength in numbers we at least have a voice in trying to goad tinkler on to action (as futile as that may be)

[Mark325]

I'd more then likely renew it with Tinkler still in charge but if Stubbins stays then it's a no go

[joel31]

I'll be there week in and out, my seats are too good to give up...

What's more I'd rather have a team with the prospect of them finally coming good rather than no team and not getting a look in at a team again for 10-15 years... You only have to look at all of the major sports to see that leagues are in no way confident to introduce new sporting franchises at a risk to their profits and public image... As shit as out public image may be at present, while we have a team we can turn it around... If our memberships turn to shit and tinkler throws his dummy and FFA see a failing club with poor membership, we won't have a leg to stand on and we'll go the way of Gold Coast and North Queensland.

At least with a club and decent membership numbers, we are showing that there is a strong business case to keep a team in newcastle. What's more with strength in numbers we at least have a voice in trying to goad tinkler on to action (as futile as that may be)
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[snake]

wrap it up and start again

[Bluebeard]

I'll be there week in and out, my seats are too good to give up...

What's more I'd rather have a team with the prospect of them finally coming good rather than no team and not getting a look in at a team again for 10-15 years... You only have to look at all of the major sports to see that leagues are in no way confident to introduce new sporting franchises at a risk to their profits and public image... As shit as out public image may be at present, while we have a team we can turn it around... If our memberships turn to shit and tinkler throws his dummy and FFA see a failing club with poor membership, we won't have a leg to stand on and we'll go the way of Gold Coast and North Queensland.

At least with a club and decent membership numbers, we are showing that there is a strong business case to keep a team in newcastle. What's more with strength in numbers we at least have a voice in trying to goad tinkler on to action (as futile as that may be)

As a Chelsea fan I am already labelled plastic, however, despite the pain I will be renewing, as I agree with Scourge.

[joel31]

wrap it up and start again
but they are unlikely to start another club in Newcastle again any time soon if we fold

[plague]

Yeah nah.
When they deserve me again, I'll come back.
**** the Jets.

[BodyNovo]

The FFA know what a successful operating team in newcastle does with membership numbers/bums on seats

A lack of people signing up will only further show to the FFA that tinkler and co ain't doing a good enough job

Personally I like Murphy and he has the best part of 3-4 months to convince me to renew my membership

[plague]

I'll be there week in and out, my seats are too good to give up...


Y'all realise every mofo is walking in with a GA ticket and sitting wherever they damn please.

[Premy]

Yeah nah.
When they deserve me again, I'll come back.
**** the Jets.


wrap it up and start again


nope - why the hell would you want to be insulted by these jerks every fortnight?


No membership renewal here. I will certainly continue to attend the odd game but at this point in time i will just watch on Fox at home.

I just can't get my head around the thought of giving this mob any of my money, to give them money is to feel like i condone how they run things and nothing could be further from the truth.

I can look past Tinkler owning the club and leave the FFA to deal with him but for the club to try and convince us we are better off with Mr 1 in 20 in charge is to take us as idiots. The bloke is simply not up to the job of at this level and the club needs to make a choice , Mr 1 in 20 or a few thousand members pulling the pin.


can't renew mine because i haven't signed up for the last 2 seasons


This question needs to be asked as I am hereing from many current members that they will not be renewing their Jets membership for next season. Nothing has really changed in regards to Tinkler, he has made some outstanding payments but the bottomline is that he has only been able to keep the club afloat because of handouts from wealthy businessman Gerry Harvey. Stubbins has basically decimated a decent squad which he had plenty of input into assembling and has basically blamed others for his own inadequacies as a coach. With a record of 1 win in 20 and the stigma now attached to him, how can we seriously build for next season and beyond with him still at the helm?
Enough is enough for me!
:banghead:

[Blackmac79]

I give them my hard earned every damn time

[Jetmaster]

Yep - reboot.

As above - not turning up gives FFA more reason to give us the flick. I've watched all manner of chaos in Newcastle football since 1978, this is a piece of piss.

[Grimario]

:banghead:

Better a plastic fan that doesn't give them their money than a spastic fan that keeps putting up with the clubs shit.





(Don't mean any of that, I just wanted to rhyme)

[Jetmaster]

Better a plastic fan that doesn't give them their money than a spastic fan that keeps putting up with the clubs shit. (Don't mean any of that, I just wanted to rhyme)

Woot?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6isXNVdguI8

[plague]

Blokes on ere making it sound like folding is a bad thing?
Who wants to go through this shit time after time.

[Grimario]

Blokes on ere making it sound like folding is a bad thing?
Who wants to go through this shit time after time.

At least if we fold I can start following Elrich FC (now featuring a Socceroo!) with 100% commitment.

[baldrick]

Will I renew my gold memberships ?

No.

But GA type memberships, yes.

[sammydog]

I'll be back. But I'm another just wanting to hang onto my seats.

Not overly interested in the Jets at the moment and they have a lot of work to do to bring back my enthusiasm. I still believe that no matter who the CEO is, until both Coach and Owner are replaced I'll just be keeping my seat warm till good times return. Can't see it happening under the current regime.

The rest of my family though, they may have been lost due to the crap we have endured this year.

[furns]

I will renew because I will be attending most if not all games, and I am not paying $25-$30 per game for individual tickets.

[lquiquer]

I'm not because I got 4 gold membership tickets and the girls are not coming any more ( plastic fans you know / 6 cents I know) So next year GA tickets for the boys ( pay per game). But open to a trade off: Tinks / Stubbins out and I'm back.

[militiamon]

Now imagine if Tinkler and Stubbins are still here AND we have to pay normal prices for memberships again :popcorn:

[Tommyjet]

Unsure

[northern_swan]

I clicked yes, but a lot will depend on the price. As much as I despise the current regime, I still support the boys, no matter how useless they are.

[R Ramjet]

If stinkler is still here and can let people run the club who know what they are doing and can keep paying the bills I might renew. If stubbins is coach then its a NO ! Not wasting my money to see a team coached with a 4% chance of winning a game. Hes got no idea and should walk away after this seasons effort if he wants to do the right thing by the club and its members

[Superdylan]

Ask me this question in september next year.

I was very angry with the club at the end of season 4 and managed to sign up again. At current point no, but the buzz of a new season might change my mind.

[Grimario]

If stinkler is still here and can let people run the club who know what they are doing and can keep paying the bills I might renew. If stubbins is coach then its a NO ! Not wasting my money to see a team coached with a 4% chance of winning a game. Hes got no idea and should walk away after this seasons effort if he wants to do the right thing by the club and its members

Mr 1 in 20 has promised it will be better next year. All he has to do is finish this season at 1 in 27 and then get 2 wins next year and he is twice as successful!

[Rocknerd]

I didn't renew this season in protest to the active support rules. Then after seeing the team play out a bil all draw in Mudgee I knew it was gonna suck. I'll renew if Stubbins goes and we can see theclub actually move forward. 6 hour round trip is a lot of commitment when Ican go be a smurf or streetfighter with less shit for less.
Cheap memberships are not a drawcard for me, faith and ccommitment from on high grts me coming back.

[hawk]

I clicked yes, but a lot will depend on the price. As much as I despise the current regime, I still support the boys, no matter how useless they are.

price goes up, foxtel becomes an easier choice

[militiamon]

Still kind of fuming MFKS-style that these shits packed it in half-way through this season.
It isn't even value for money if we are only competitive for 3 or 4 home games and the rest are ran like training sessions.

[hawk]

Still kind of fuming MFKS-style that these shits packed it in half-way through this season.
It isn't even value for money if we are only competitive for 3 or 4 home games and the rest are ran like training sessions.

getting more players in wont make a lick next year either. lets circle that problem right there

[pv4]

If Stubbins makes it to this offseason then I fear for the future of this club - with or without Murphy. Sack our worst ever coach and start again, fresh with someone who we can be proud to call our coach. Give him the whole offseason to sign his players, and let's actually move forward next season.

[snake]

why is everyone so keen on the murphy group? what has he done exactly other than not be middleby?

honeymoon period, imo. still a yes man to the big mun.

[plague]

why is everyone so keen on the murphy group? what has he done exactly other than not be middleby?

honeymoon period, imo. still a yes man to the big mun.

this.

[la bazzle]

why is everyone so keen on the murphy group? what has he done exactly other than not be middleby?

honeymoon period, imo. still a yes man to the big mun.

Couldnt agree more. Best post yet.... Apparently muph is a #str8shoota though...

[Jetmaster]

Look forward to the Herald article next week saying two-thirds of Jets members won't be back next season.

[MFKS]

Not even gonna vote in the poll.

Non plastic fan here.

I am rocking up next year and paying my money if Stubbins is the coach or not.

If he is I get to give him a spraying every week

Never Surrender

[plague]

Not even gonna vote in the poll.

Non plastic fan here.

I am rocking up next year and paying my money if Stubbins is the coach or not.

If he is I get to give him a spraying every week

Never Surrender

48 posts before you get in here and start calling blokes Plastic Fans.
Losing your touch mate.

Besides, I like how you're making out that we have abandoned the team. The way I see it, the team gave up on the fans ages ago.
When they deserve me back, I'll be back.

[MFKS]

48 posts before you get in here and start calling blokes Plastic Fans.
Losing your touch mate.

Besides, I like how you're making out that we have abandoned the team. The way I see it, the team gave up on the fans ages ago.
When they deserve me back, I'll be back.

48 posts only coz the foz was off in Kotara South

[lquiquer]

you don't have to buy season ticket to attend games .... That's my view regarding next year .... And yeah never surrender

[Jetmaster]

A piddling $44 a month direct debit gets my whole family into every game, why bother going through cancellation (pending any price changes of course)?

It's all bluff and bluster - the number of times I've heard guys say "never again" over the years, it really is boy crying wolf stuff.

[stopper2]

Everyone has their own opinion and own special circumstances and also what their stance is now might change by the time next season comes around. One of the club's strengths is that it has had over 10,000 members for I think 4 years straight now and it harps on about this in the media....hell even in todays Herald Mr 1 in 20 mentions the strong supporter base. I think it is important that all stakeholders concerned...from Murphy to the FFA start to realise that there is a lot of pissed off supporters out there in the Hunter and that if the current status quo remains next season, there is a very strong possiblity that the Jets membership could be down significantly. Whether the stakeholders take this on board is another matter, but at least it is out there for discussion.

[howardyou]

Probably will be back, but only because my seats rock and i like drinking beer with a few mates. Football has been shit even in comparison to overpriced and underchilled XXXX Gold.

[hawk]

costs 9.50 a game. whats NPL cost?

[Blackmac79]

What are all those saying no going to do on a weekend then?

Hating the ****ing Jets is about all I got.

[My2BobsWorth]

Most stupid thread ever, You'll all be back, and if not, do you really think anyone will notice. Couple of talented players like Bridgey and we'll get the 10-11K easy.

[Jeterpool]

Most stupid thread ever, You'll all be back, and if not, do you really think anyone will notice. Couple of talented players like Bridgey and we'll get the 10-11K easy.

Your subtlety is waning. :deadhorse: :rof:

[stopper2]

Most stupid thread ever, You'll all be back, and if not, do you really think anyone will notice. Couple of talented players like Bridgey and we'll get the 10-11K easy.
Mate the club is now a poisoned chalice under Tinkler and Stubbins, we will only be able to get the leftovers from other clubs next season if they are still involved. We have 11k members this season and for many games we have only had 7-8k. Wherever you go, whether it's at work, socialising or watching local games you get the same old story from people who have followed the Jets for many years....they have had a gutful and won't be back next year for more of the same rubbish. The sense of disillusionment this season is much much stronger than it has been in previous seasons. There is just no trust or belief in an owner with Tinkler's track record and a "coach" who is totally out of his depth and who has basically placed his own ego and career ahead of what is best for the club.
As for "Bridgey", don't you find it odd how he was the only one from the coaching staff who was spared (Pascoe was the Youth coach so you can't count him) from the sackings.....funny that, must have had old Mr 1 in 21's trust hey don't you think:wink::

[plague]

Most stupid thread ever.

A thread is only as stupid as the people who post in it I guess.

[hawk]

Most stupid thread ever, You'll all be back, and if not, do you really think anyone will notice. Couple of talented players like Bridgey and we'll get the 10-11K easy.

a message from Mfks & 2Bob, he really says jets not beth.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Hiy_vzRr0

[MFKS]

a message fro 2Bob, he really says jets not beth.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Hiy_vzRr0


That's actually a short extract of my speech to those plastic fans out there who are deserting the club currently but will be jumping back on the band wagon when the good times return to Jets

[Bon]

I voted for Slobs, couldn't help it..
But yeah, like some sort of depraved masochist, I'll be back for more pain and suffering next season..

[stormypete]

I'll be back (look forward to kicking the GA ticket holders out of my Grandstand seats).

Plus ... preloading at the pub before the game is way too good to give up.

[Jeterpool]

I'll be back (look forward to kicking the GA ticket holders out of my Grandstand seats).

Plus ... preloading at the pub before the game is way too good to give up.

I'm there if you are mate :)

[redwah]

That's actually a short extract of my speech to those plastic fans out there who are deserting the club currently but will be jumping back on the band wagon when the good times return to Jets

Or jump back on board when they see that those in charge give a ****!


I support the club, I support the players, I will not support tinkler, stubbins or the way they operate.

When they are gone I will support those in their place no matter results as long as I feel that they aren't taking us all for a joke.

You can do a you please, spend your time and money as you want, I am not giving these two oxygen thieves either of mine!

[stopper2]

Or jump back on board when they see that those in charge give a ****!


I support the club, I support the players, I will not support tinkler, stubbins or the way they operate.

When they are gone I will support those in their place no matter results as long as I feel that they aren't taking us all for a joke.

You can do a you please, spend your time and money as you want, I am not giving these two oxygen thieves either of mine!

Many share your sentiments redwah, it's got nothing to do with being "plastic" or a "bandwagoner" but it's got everything to do with "principle".

[Premy]

"Can't wait for the weekend to support the owner of a football club" said no one ever.

I'll be renewing to support OUR club, keep in touch all you Ken doll's I'll let you know when Stubbs and Tinks are gone.

[The Dunster]

wrap it up and start again

Absolutely 100% agree.

[redwah]

"Can't wait for the weekend to support the owner of a football club" said no one ever.

I'll be renewing to support OUR club, keep in touch all you Ken doll's I'll let you know when Stubbs and Tinks are gone.
And when said owner say **** you newy im moving my licence to??? What do you do then?

Like I said I support the club and the player but I'm not giving the owner or coach my time or money. Whilst they remain call me ken all you want....I'll call you tunnel visioned.

[GazFish35]

Just jump the fence, don't get counted. Support the lads.

[Captain Obvious]

I'll let you know when Stubbs and Tinks are gone.

I think it will be in the newspapers and on TV as well.

[Jeterpool]

I think it will be in the newspapers and on TV as well.

Ah well hello to you. Long time since we've seen you here

[Premy]

And when said owner say **** you newy im moving my licence to??? What do you do then?

Like I said I support the club and the player but I'm not giving the owner or coach my time or money. Whilst they remain call me ken all you want....I'll call you tunnel visioned.
Ok Ken, when did the Fat Controller say he was moving the license? Nope no answer, though so...
Not going and not showing up would actually give him grounds to move the license.

As I was trying to point out before.
Attending games is something you do to support the CLUB so by not attending you are not supporting the CLUB.
If however you do attend games to support Tinkler, then you stop attending. Then yes I could see that would be a way to show that you do not support Tinkler.
But I highly doubt that you ever attended a game beforehand in support of Tinkler so your protest hardly seems logical.
Call me "tunnel visioned" I'll call me loyal.

[MFKS]

Or jump back on board when they see that those in charge give a ****!


I support the club, I support the players, I will not support tinkler, stubbins or the way they operate.

When they are gone I will support those in their place no matter results as long as I feel that they aren't taking us all for a joke.

You can do a you please, spend your time and money as you want, I am not giving these two oxygen thieves either of mine!

Gee you take great delight in trying to convince us you are not a plastic fan who jumps on or off the bandwagon when you just openly admitted you are.

Quite frankly I couldn't give a **** if you are plastic or not I just find it bizarre that you can not accept the reality of how plastic you are.

The heat is getting too hot in the kitchen for you so you want out. Hey no problem go don't worry there are more than enough of us who will stick by the club because we understand the concept of supporting the club through thick and thin

Don't take offence though when the heat dies down and you want to come back that those that stayed and faced the music call you a plastic fan cause that is the reality of it.

Deal with it

[plague]

Jets are missing a massive marketing opportunity by not selling capes to all these super fans out there.

You blokes would look smashing with your undies on the outside of your pants.

Get to it Murphy, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!

[Premy]

Jets are missing a massive marketing opportunity by not selling capes to all these super fans out there.

You blokes would look smashing with your undies on the outside of your pants.

Get to it Murphy, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!
What you mean that you don't put the undies on the outside.

[stormypete]

Please please please .... renew your memberships next year (or least get to the games)

The fan base (myself included) have worked bloody hard over the years (going back to the Breakers and beyond) to make sure we had a football team in the national league (NSL ... A-league).
We don't want to be the next GOld Coast or North Queensland. I support "my" football team. Not Tinks ... not Stubbins ... even the players come and go mid-season now.

If we want our club to be a good buy for someone, we need to show them that we support our football team, irrespective of which clowns are at the helm.

Like I said, I'll be back and I'll be proud.

[plague]

What you mean that you don't put the undies on the outside.

Nope, that's for superfans only.
I'm just a civilian.

[sorefootballer]

so I am a little confused regarding the beating that plastic fans are getting. fairenough I can see some reasoning
as to why, but why do you guys care so much if people are so called "plastic fans"?
do you members enjoy being in and around the atmosphere of a 13-14k game or would you rather the 5k that will be on show in the coming weeks?
fyi I am a plastic fan and I f#@$ing hate the way the jets have been for the last 5years. I was a member through the gve era why subject myself to even more torture? I am a plastic fan because I can be..who bloody cares.

[BodyNovo]

tell them to serve full strength beer and up the maximum cider quanity to 4 and ill renew

[sorefootballer]

so I am a little confused regarding the beating that plastic fans are getting. fairenough I can see some reasoning
as to why, but why do you guys care so much if people are so called "plastic fans"?
do you members enjoy being in and around the atmosphere of a 13-14k game or would you rather the 5k that will be on show in the coming weeks?
fyi I am a plastic fan and I f#@$ing hate the way the jets have been for the last 5years. I was a member through the gve era why subject myself to even more torture? I am a plastic fan because I can be..who bloody cares.

[plague]

Haha if y'all are looking for a rational conversation then you are in the wrong place homie.

[sorefootballer]

hahaha totally. just thought I'd try

[Rocknerd]

This isn't my team. This is tinklers clown army; don't tell me im plastic because I refuse to continue to support this clear attack on football in Newcastle.
I saw this shit coming before round 1 I didn't renew this season for many personal reasons but like hell I'm going to be talked down to buly a bunch of blokes who think they're something special all because they're happy to piss their money away. It's a 6 hour trip for me up and back plus the cost of food and drink, time away from my family and the recovery session the next day. **** that, this club isn't worth that kind of effort anymore. Six years of mediocrity.

I can go to the football with my old man or nswpl matches with less expense and better quality of football and coaching and still be home to put my kids to bed.

Also you're not members your ticket holders, you're only there to ensure base line income to them, you're a number not a person.

[Jeterpool]

What you mean that you don't put the undies on the outside.

I had that written in a PD for a job I applied for once. 100% true story. Even brought it up in the interview

[Jeterpool]

Please please please .... renew your memberships next year (or least get to the games)

The fan base (myself included) have worked bloody hard over the years (going back to the Breakers and beyond) to make sure we had a football team in the national league (NSL ... A-league).
We don't want to be the next GOld Coast or North Queensland. I support "my" football team. Not Tinks ... not Stubbins ... even the players come and go mid-season now.

If we want our club to be a good buy for someone, we need to show them that we support our football team, irrespective of which clowns are at the helm.

Like I said, I'll be back and I'll be proud.

Well said StorrmyPete.

[Jeterpool]

As I said before, I will be renewing next year, however it is not unreasonable that people decide they want to. People work hard for their money and to fork out however much they do for tickets, memberships and merchandise is their decision. I certainly won't be calling anyone plastic for choosing not to renew.

It comes to the point where we, the public, don't know how we can demonstrate we are dissatisfied with the performances and the club. Do we stay away? Do we overtly protest outside or inside the ground? Do we not renew memberships? Do we walk out at half time when we are 4-0 down? Do we chose to line the stands and shout abuse? Whatever the means, I think we need to demonstrate we are dissatisfied through various means and are not blindly following and accepting of what is happening (not saying that anyone on here is).

As StormyPete said, we need to keep in mind that people not showing up could be a demonstration of the region not wanting the team. However, I also think we have a number of runs on the board over the last 4 seasons which demonstrate a well run club will bring the crowds and there is a market in the region. The FFA have said they are committed to the region and we can only take their word that they are.

Throughout this debate, people are going to disagree. What I ask we all keep in mind - what is the common goal we are all trying to achieve - we want a club in this region which is well run and performs well. We all support the club in our own way, otherwise we wouldn't be on here, and that by debating this we are concerned about our future, direction and stability and that we all want change through the means we see as appropriate.

[sammydog]

The big issue for me, and probably most older fans who have been through this many times before in other iterations of Newcastle Football, is that there is an ingrained fear that one day there won't be a team in Newcastle to support.

If fans want to desert the sinking ship, fine, thats the individuals call. I won't call them plastic for it and respect their rights to do it.

For me, I will be there to support the team, not the club, and to show the powers that be that we do support football in newcastle. If the crowds stop showing up completely we may just well be the next Gold Coast, Fury or NZ Knights when the FFA, club owners, or what ever power makes the decision, sees a poorly performing and run team with no supporter base and decide to pull the pin on us completely.

At that point, in my mind, anyone who ran for the hills really has to suck it up and not have a whine that we no longer have a team.

I hate what the Jets have become. I have very little connection to them. I don't enjoy going to games at the moment. That will change in the future one way or another. I'll be buying season tickets in the hope it changes for the better.

Call me blind, call me an idiot pissing my money into the wind, just don't desert the club and football in the region and complain when its gone.

[The Dunster]

I'd rather watch Magic vs Olympic than Jets vs Mariners.

I'll put my support into the local teams

[Premy]

All very valid and reasonable comments, but it's too fun watching Ken's and Barbie's deny that they are made from plastic or better yet the ones who own their Malibu Stacy status yet claim to still support the club.

Superfans = Support the Club
Ken's & Barbie's= Follow the Club

[Premy]

so I am a little confused regarding the beating that plastic fans are getting. fairenough I can see some reasoning
as to why, but why do you guys care so much if people are so called "plastic fans"?
do you members enjoy being in and around the atmosphere of a 13-14k game or would you rather the 5k that will be on show in the coming weeks?
fyi I am a plastic fan and I f#@$ing hate the way the jets have been for the last 5years. I was a member through the gve era why subject myself to even more torture? I am a plastic fan because I can be..who bloody cares.
Cool story Ken

[plague]

All very valid and reasonable comments, but it's too fun watching Ken's and Barbie's deny that they are made from plastic or better yet the ones who own their Malibu Stacy status yet claim to still support the club.

Superfans = Support the Club
Ken's & Barbie's= Follow the Club

Hyper fans = fans that get team tatts or wear hats shaped like fighter jets.

Hyper fans > Superfans.

You ain't all that.

[Premy]

This isn't my team. This is tinklers clown army; don't tell me im plastic because I refuse to continue to support this clear attack on football in Newcastle.
I saw this shit coming before round 1 I didn't renew this season for many personal reasons but like hell I'm going to be talked down to buly a bunch of blokes who think they're something special all because they're happy to piss their money away. It's a 6 hour trip for me up and back plus the cost of food and drink, time away from my family and the recovery session the next day. **** that, this club isn't worth that kind of effort anymore. Six years of mediocrity.

I can go to the football with my old man or nswpl matches with less expense and better quality of football and coaching and still be home to put my kids to bed.

Also you're not members your ticket holders, you're only there to ensure base line income to them, you're a number not a person.
Careful you don't want tears to pool in the upholstery of the pick convertible

[Premy]

Hyper fans = fans that get team tatts or wear hats shaped like fighter jets.

Hyper fans > Superfans.

You ain't all that.
:brrr::lol:

[Tommyjet]

My family and I will be back but if this continues i won't be forking out for gold tickets

[plague]

Also Superfans.
How many of you have a financial ownership stake in a real football club?
Not membership, actual shares?

I do.

hashtagsuperduperfan

[The Dunster]

Also Superfans.
How many of you have a financial ownership stake in a real football club?
Not membership, actual shares?

I do.

hashtagsuperduperfan

Only PV4 and his 49% stake in the CC Mariners comes to mind.

[plague]

Only PV4 and his 49% stake in the CC Mariners comes to mind.

Yeah but he paid for that in food stamps and crushed up aluminium cans.

I'm talking real cash.

[Rocknerd]

Careful you don't want tears to pool in the upholstery of the pick convertible stop farting higher than your arsehole.

[hawk]

NO WAY would I drive a shytney round trip for this. Rockkurd (up the kurds) has every right to watch bonnyrig vs Syd utd. id be in that

I would go zpl before nbn every week.

plastic fans are better than stupid ones. heaps cooler aye.

Super, hyper, ultra fans should be putting up a more militant fight than buying a damn ticket. Get out the front gate and cause a riot ffs.

[hawk]

NO WAY would I drive a shytney round trip for this. Rockkurd (up the kurds) has every right to watch bonnyrig vs Syd utd. id be in that

I would go zpl before nbn every week.

plastic fans are better than stupid ones. heaps cooler aye.

Super, hyper, ultra fans should be putting up a more militant fight than buying a damn ticket. Get out the front gate and cause a riot ffs.



but....we still have the best fans in the world....

[My2BobsWorth]

tell them to serve full strength beer and up the maximum cider quanity to 4 and ill renew

See the dicks that run the stadium don't get it, put a microbrewery in the gold section and it would sell out in 5 secs.

[stopper2]

I've been supporting the club since that first match against Adelaide, was there when we had less then 5,000 against Victory in season 2.....no wins after 6 matches. Was there also when we defeated SFC 2-0 in front of a capacity crowd at Hunter Stadium just a few months later. Next season I celebrated the glorious GF win at SFS over the Gypos. Was there supporting the team throughout the next season when we collected the wooden spoon as others started jumping off the bandwagon. Was there throughout our first ACL campaign watching games mid-week. Supported the club thoroughout the Culina era and the return of GVE, hoping we would return to our glory years. Something has changed this year though, especially after the mass sackings. All the crap that has gone on with the Tinkler backflip and ongoing issues, Stubbins (just have to say his name) and the indifference from the FFA has made me feel for the first time....like there is no emotional attachment to the club I have supported for 10 years. Recently when I have gone to games, I have started questioning myself...."Why?"
I am actually going to games and in a way wanting the team to lose.....to spite Stubbins and Tinkler.....that to me is not supporting and going to matches for the right reasons and my conscious tells me that this is wrong. If I do not go to games next season because these two pathetic excuses for men are still in change.....and if that makes me a "plastic supporter".....then so be it, but at least my conscious will be clear 100%.

[Thomas477]

I'm just going to have my 2c and stay outta this, but the reason I'm considering not attending again is not because I don't support the club, but in my opinion, the only way to send a clear, clear message to the ceo is through the bottom line. While they keep getting decent crowds, why would Murphy bother to sack the coach? They're still getting decent income.

If keeping Stubbins starts to cost the club significant membership, game day and merchandise revenue, then they will HAVE to get rid of him, otherwise the club will face bankruptcy and Tinkler will have to sell it anyway. I will always support the club, but at the moment, the best thing for the club is Stubbins to go ASAP. If that means I have to stay away, then I will.

[plague]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

[MFKS]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

Should have Redwah down in the Phil Stubbins category ie Complete Denial of the Reality of the Situation

[plague]

Should have Redwah down in the Phil Stubbins category ie Complete Denial of the Reality of the Situation
Nah, Redwah has been painted with the plastic brush apparently.

Still waiting to hear from anyone with Jets ink or a hat shaped like a jet fighter.

[belchardo]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

Will nominate for "over It fans"

[lquiquer]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

You got no fans: The Wealdstone Raider

[plague]

Will nominate for "over It fans"

You're in: and captain of the team.

[Grimario]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

Interstate fans that prefer Elrich FC: Grimario

[sammydog]

Nah, Redwah has been painted with the plastic brush apparently.

Still waiting to hear from anyone with Jets ink or a hat shaped like a jet fighter.

I thought everyone had a hat shaped like a jet fighter?

[plague]

Interstate fans that prefer Elrich FC: Grimario

You're in with Hawk and Jeterpool then.

[plague]

I thought everyone had a hat shaped like a jet fighter?

Nope. I look down my nose at mere 'superfans' but anyone with ink or a legit fighter jet hat has me covered.

[Premy]

Nope. I look down my nose at mere 'superfans' but anyone with ink or a legit fighter jet hat has me covered.

Member makes banners, surely that counts for something.

[Blackmac79]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

I am surprised Dylan does not make an appearance under "Super fans".

[redwah]

Should have Redwah down in the Phil Stubbins category ie Complete Denial of the Reality of the Situation

PLEASE.....Your blind following of the Uberfan code shows that you are more closely aligned to Stubbins than people who choose to do something about a completely laughable situation. Instaed of blindly turning up and going "it's ok boys I'm here and my presence shows how fantastic everything is" maybe think about how an empty stadium would send a clear message saying "things are not ok Nathan, you are not doing near a good enough job Phil and our watch we will not put up with it!" An empty stadium would put the wind up the FFA to act because the fox people would be ****ing annoyed that something they are broadcasting is turned into a protest sight.

That has been my point all along.

[GazFish35]

IMO after reading the thread we all fall in to 6 categories.


1. Cough up no matter what
2. **** this shit, im outta here
3. I'm coming back so the ffa dont end up replacing us with the South Coast Cahill's
4. I'm not coming back so that Stubbins and/or tinkler **** off
5. I wind people up by calling them plastic
6. I get wound up by being called plastic




this whole thing is going round and round like Caravella, and is as pointless as the birraz/BK threads

the only plastic's in newcastle are the ones who turned yellow ten years ago.

[Jeterpool]

You're in with Hawk and Jeterpool then.

I like this. My Liverpool jerseys would nearly pass as Elrich FC, right?

[Jeterpool]

this whole thing is going round and round like Cravella, and is as pointless aa the birraz/BK threads

the only plastic's in newcastle are the ones who turned yellow ten years ago.

Oi get your own jokes

[Premy]

PLEASE.....Your blind following of the Uberfan code shows that you are more closely aligned to Stubbins than people who choose to do something about a completely laughable situation. What is it that you are doing exactly? Nothing, yeah hope that works out for you

Instaed of blindly turning up and going "it's ok boys I'm here and my presence shows how fantastic everything is" maybe think about how an empty stadium would send a clear message saying "things are not ok Nathan, you are not doing near a good enough job Phil and our watch we will not put up with it!" An empty stadium would put the wind up the FFA to act because the fox people would be ****ing annoyed that something they are broadcasting is turned into a protest sight.
That has worked fantastic in the past hasn't it?
Remind me how well that worked for New Zealand Knights, North Queensland Fury and Gold Coast United

That has been my point all along.That has been what we want to avoid all along.

[Premy]

IMO after reading the thread we all fall in to 6 categories.


1. Cough up no matter what
3. I'm coming back so the ffa dont end up replacing us with the South Coast Cahill's
5. I wind people up by calling them plasticPretty much

[Grimario]

I like this. My Liverpool jerseys would nearly pass as Elrich FC, right?

That or your Socceroos kit.

[cobra23]

1037 Hi i'm Ken.
Call me plastic or not but the jets are shit.. well there the best team when the are winning.
Im there no1 supporter, but i am not now...
if they start winning again noone will ever be a better supporter then me.

I AM NOT A PLASTIC FAN

[plague]

Ok then, cobra23 added to the superfans.
Brilliant use of images too.
Bravo sir.

[plague]

That or your Socceroos kit.

are the socceroos a state league team?
cc: MFKS.

[MFKS]

PLEASE.....Your blind following of the Uberfan code shows that you are more closely aligned to Stubbins than people who choose to do something about a completely laughable situation. Instaed of blindly turning up and going "it's ok boys I'm here and my presence shows how fantastic everything is" maybe think about how an empty stadium would send a clear message saying "things are not ok Nathan, you are not doing near a good enough job Phil and our watch we will not put up with it!" An empty stadium would put the wind up the FFA to act because the fox people would be ****ing annoyed that something they are broadcasting is turned into a protest sight.

That has been my point all along.

Your point is you want to turn your back on the club like a bona fide Barbie Doll.

Yeah we have been following it is easy to spot a plastic fan like you miles away

[Jetmaster]

Plastic fans are the people you see every grand final day....saying so and so is their favourite team, always have been etc etc

Can't believe the amount of South Sydney fans there are all of a sudden.....nowhere to be seen over the last 20 years when they had no money.

I have a full recording of the ABC radio coverage when we won in 2008 - love to know where 80% of those people are now.

[plague]

well that's some real talk right there.

Jetmaster: superfan (with bonus audio!!).

[WolfMan]

I was living in Perth from season 3 through 5. Missed attending the GF (still a major regret)

I'd like to be in the "Don't put me in a category!" Category, please

[Jeterpool]

SUperfan/plastic fan conversation is to March as BK/Birraz conversation is to February.

[Bon]

Guys we are gonna need some sort of spreadsheet/list of our fan categories. So far I've got:

Superdooper fans: plague, pv4.
Super fans: member, 2bobs, Premy.
Plastic: everyone else.
Normal fans: Jeterpool, hawk.

Who am I missing?

Shouldn't pv4 be in the Gypo fans??
Word I've got, is that pv4 is currently in the 'gong discussing terms with Cahill's people about the Jets being moved down there..

[Premy]

Shouldn't pv4 be in the Gypo fans??
Word I've got, is that pv4 is currently in the 'gong discussing terms with Cahill's people about the Jets being moved down there..

I know a Gypo more Newy then this bloke.
"We're actually playing alright"

[Bon]

I know a Gypo more Newy then this bloke.
"We're actually playing alright"

HAHAHA The only gypo with a Jets membership..

[plague]

Shouldn't pv4 be in the Gypo fans??
Word I've got, is that pv4 is currently in the 'gong discussing terms with Cahill's people about the Jets being moved down there..

Nah, me and pv4* are the only 2 blokes who have an ownership stake in a real club.
This makes us even better than
Superfans.




*Dunster is prob taking the piss about pv4 though cause pv4 is a gypo and deserves it.

[Captain Obvious]

I'd like to be in the "Don't put me in a category!" Category, please

That would be impossible because it would then put you in a category.

[plague]

Quick question for the superfans.

If a bloke went to the '08 GF but then had a car crash on the way home and was in a coma but woke up the very day that we got good again and wanted to rejoin the club does that make him a plastic fan?

hashtagtimeisaflatcircle

[Jeterpool]

Mr Plague,

I'm interested to know what the inclusions in my Normal Membership pack are.

Kind regards,

Jeterpool

[MFKS]

Quick question for the superfans.

If a bloke went to the '08 GF but then had a car crash on the way home and was in a coma but woke up the very day that we got good again and wanted to rejoin the club does that make him a plastic fan?

hashtagtimeisaflatcircle

Bloke is one lucky mother ****er missing out on GVEs spoon Jesse Pinto Brankos days GVe Mk2 and the rabble Stubbins has inflicted.

Bloke is still no plastic as coma hasn't allowed him to turn his back on the club through his choice. Not being conscious has prevented him from making a decision on being plastic at all.

When he awakes it is business as usual

Bloke is a super fan so update chart to reflect coma man

[plague]

Mr Plague,

I'm interested to know what the inclusions in my Normal Membership pack are.

Kind regards,

Jeterpool

Membership includes

-13 home games.
-Up to 3* home wins.
-access to one of the 23,000 unallocated seats in our 'world class'** stadium.
-the chance to see some of the finest home grown talent (depending on which team is in town).
-the chance to watch some of the greatest football the 1970's has ever seen.
-up to 6 baffling team selections each week.
-the chance to get notified via email the minute we sack one of our good players.
-a meet and greet barbecue where you can say goodbye to any of our decent players as they sign for another team.
-a shitty cardboard fixture list and a glue stick so you can put it wherever you damn please.

Plus much much more***



Terms and conditions:
*number may not be accurate.
**'third world'
***and by 'more' we mean 'less'.

[Hunter403]

Membership includes

-13 home games.
-Up to 3* home wins.
-access to one of the 23,000 unallocated seats in our 'world class'** stadium.
-the chance to see some of the finest home grown talent (depending on which team is in town).
-the chance to watch some of the greatest football the 1970's has ever seen.
-up to 6 baffling team selections each week.
-the chance to get notified via email the minute we sack one of our good players.
-a meet and greet barbecue where you can say goodbye to any of our decent players as they sign for another team.
-a shitty cardboard fixture list and a glue stick so you can put it wherever you damn please.

Plus much much more***



Terms and conditions:
*number may not be accurate.
**'third world'
***and by 'more' we mean 'less'.

Gold!

[My2BobsWorth]

Fraid I've been wrongly labelled as a super fan, the truth is a new category, the araldite fan. By myself I'm a blob of clear liquid with a beer, but when part B starts the car, then I harden up. Just thought I'd clear that up.

[militiamon]

Membership includes

-13 home games.
-Up to 3* home wins.
-access to one of the 23,000 unallocated seats in our 'world class'** stadium.
-the chance to see some of the finest home grown talent (depending on which team is in town).
-the chance to watch some of the greatest football the 1970's has ever seen.
-up to 6 baffling team selections each week.
-the chance to get notified via email the minute we sack one of our good players.
-a meet and greet barbecue where you can say goodbye to any of our decent players as they sign for another team.
-a shitty cardboard fixture list and a glue stick so you can put it wherever you damn please.

Plus much much more***



Terms and conditions:
*number may not be accurate.
**'third world'
***and by 'more' we mean 'less'.

Fantastic plague.

You should be the new media guy instead of that Gosford boy Benny.

[belchardo]

newcastlefootball.net version of Godwin's law.

the longer a thread goes, the probability of somebody being called a "plastic fan" approaches 1.

[Jeterpool]

newcastlefootball.net version of Godwin's law.

the longer a thread goes, the probability of somebody being called a "plastic fan" approaches 1.

See Militia's signature


Quote Originally Posted by q-money View Post
the NF law...the longer the thread stays open, the probablity that the thread becomes about joel griffiths approaches 1

[plague]

You should be the new media guy instead of that Gosford boy Benny.

I've actually met Ben a few times.
He's a pretty decent fella. Needs a good hosing off though to get the last bits of Gypo off him.

Also: I would last about 6 minutes as Jets media manager. Snark levels would be way way way too high for those dudes.

[lquiquer]

I always thought You were Benny!!!!???

[plague]

I always thought You were Benny!!!!???

He's nowhere near as funny as me.
He generally has better hair.
But I can drink more Japanese beer than him.

[hawk]

He's nowhere near as funny as me.
He generally has better hair.
But I can drink more Japanese beer than him.

smashed him 2-1. here's the trophy

[plague]

smashed him 2-1. here's the trophy

Ta.
Even though I'm in a rebuilding phase this victory has given me a lot of confidence going into next season.

With a full off season I can hopefully get some more of my own jokes in there as opposed to the current repertoire which includes some jokes that were forced on me by upper management.

Anyway, as a smart arse I'm moving forward and hopefully my fans stick with me as they are the life and soul of my snark.

Cheers,
Plague.

[Jeterpool]

Ta.
Even though I'm in a rebuilding phase this victory has given me a lot of confidence going into next season.

With a full off season I can hopefully get some more of my own jokes in there as opposed to the current repertoire which includes some jokes that were forced on me by upper management.

Anyway, as a smart arse I'm moving forward and hopefully my fans stick with me as they are the life and soul of my snark.

Cheers,
Plague.

Will someone please rep this...I can't.

[Grimario]

#plagueout