SQUAD FOR 2015/16 SEASON - no Griff, no party

[baldrick]

Before tonight was happy to resign Cry Baby, I mean Leo.
However after his and Mateos little bitch fest over who would take the penalty I was over his shit. Nail in the coffin was watching him sprint down the tunnel after the full-time whistle.

All of today's antics along with his instagram post he can **** right off.


I reckon he walked at least 60% of the game too. Lazy f*cker.

[weston]

Alivodic has been dropped in what is a big indicator he won't be around next season. With finals now gone I think Miller is looking at playing those who will be around and then not playing those who won't be.

Thought I heard on the commentary that he was expecting birth anytime of his kid? If that's right than maybe he is only dropped till his Mrs spits the kid out.

I hope he is dropped due to form, thought we looked better without him.

[stopper2]

Thought I heard on the commentary that he was expecting birth anytime of his kid? If that's right than maybe he is only dropped till his Mrs spits the kid out.

I hope he is dropped due to form, thought we looked better without him.

Yes Gardiner from The Herald confirmed on Twitter that Enver's wife is heavily pregnant so that was the reason he was not in the squad.

Wouldn't mind seeing Brennan start out wide next week and bring in Cooper to play #10 behind Nobby

[lquiquer]

Yes Gardiner from The Herald confirmed on Twitter that Enver's wife is heavily pregnant so that was the reason he was not in the squad.

Wouldn't mind seeing Brennan start out wide next week and bring in Cooper to play #10 behind Nobby

Welcome Umut Alivodic.... Has has already declared he will play for the Socceroos at WC 2038 #NoToSerbia

[borat]

Yes Gardiner from The Herald confirmed on Twitter that Enver's wife is heavily pregnant so that was the reason he was not in the squad.

Wouldn't mind seeing Brennan start out wide next week and bring in Cooper to play #10 behind Nobby

Thought Cooper and Brennan were very disappointing in their time on the field. In need of match practice sure but still need to put in a shift when you are out there. Brennan plodded around for 20mins, barely held the ball when he had it. 1 pass to Kitto his only saving grace.

[turbojetfireV8]

I'd get rid of Poljak without hesitation. He's just too ****ing slow.

we actually need some of those Punch and Judy puppets on the sideline to scream out "LOOK - HE'S BEHIND YOU!" to Poljak when the opposition are sneaking up on him, they seem to be able to effortlessly steal the ball like taking candy from a baby off him every time... :facepalm:

[halo se7en]

Thought Cooper and Brennan were very disappointing in their time on the field. In need of match practice sure but still need to put in a shift when you are out there. Brennan plodded around for 20mins, barely held the ball when he had it. 1 pass to Kitto his only saving grace.

Are you serious? Unless I was looking at a different Brennan, the guy was like the ****ing energizer bunny, didn't stop making runs, constantly sprinting for the ball, and I thought he looked reasonably comfortable when he got the ball considering it was his first top-grade game. First touch from memory was getting to the byline and winning a corner. Then he linked up well with Hoff for the rest of the game.

[evolution]

Are you serious? Unless I was looking at a different Brennan, the guy was like the ****ing energizer bunny, didn't stop making runs, constantly sprinting for the ball, and I thought he looked reasonably comfortable when he got the ball considering it was his first top-grade game. First touch from memory was getting to the byline and winning a corner. Then he linked up well with Hoff for the rest of the game.

Agree with that, I definitely want to see more of Brennan - considering this was his first time setting foot on an A-League pitch I though he did fantastic.

[StannyCFCJET]

Are you serious? Unless I was looking at a different Brennan, the guy was like the ****ing energizer bunny, didn't stop making runs, constantly sprinting for the ball, and I thought he looked reasonably comfortable when he got the ball considering it was his first top-grade game. First touch from memory was getting to the byline and winning a corner. Then he linked up well with Hoff for the rest of the game.

Miller didnt seem impressed with Brennan with his comments in the post match presser and he's the only who decides wether brennan plays

[stopper2]

Are you serious? Unless I was looking at a different Brennan, the guy was like the ****ing energizer bunny, didn't stop making runs, constantly sprinting for the ball, and I thought he looked reasonably comfortable when he got the ball considering it was his first top-grade game. First touch from memory was getting to the byline and winning a corner. Then he linked up well with Hoff for the rest of the game.
Agree mate, certainly didn't look out of place in his first run at this level. He certainly had no trouble mixing it on the physicality side of things as he is a decent sized unit. Probably should have had a few appearances under his belt by now but we obviously have a coach who has none or hardly any faith in his younger "fringe" players. Wouldn't be surprised if Brennan is an unused sub for next week!

[borat]

Are you serious? Unless I was looking at a different Brennan, the guy was like the ****ing energizer bunny, didn't stop making runs, constantly sprinting for the ball, and I thought he looked reasonably comfortable when he got the ball considering it was his first top-grade game. First touch from memory was getting to the byline and winning a corner. Then he linked up well with Hoff for the rest of the game.

Watch the reply, he plodded around the park. Some serious rose coloured glasses on if you think he was energizer bunny.

Doubt even Brennan would tell you that's his natural game. He is a big guy, seems to want to get the ball from deep and run with it, but barely seemed to press. He ran the ball into pockets away from any support on few occasions he had it too.

You won't remember any specific highlights other than his pass to Kitto because there wasn't any.

[edit] and his first touch should have been an easy cross as he had 2 yards on the defender but was too slow and got closed down.

As I said in my previous post, lacking match practice which explains the rustiness but not the effort for mine

[rhysd]

Watch the reply, he plodded around the park. Some serious rose coloured glasses on if you think he was energizer bunny.

Doubt even Brennan would tell you that's his natural game. He is a big guy, seems to want to get the ball from deep and run with it, but barely seemed to press. He ran the ball into pockets away from any support on few occasions he had it too.

You won't remember any specific highlights other than his pass to Kitto because there wasn't any.

[edit] and his first touch should have been an easy cross as he had 2 yards on the defender but was too slow and got closed down.

As I said in my previous post, lacking match practice which explains the rustiness but not the effort for mine

In a nutshell!

The players stopped passing to him after a few minutes. He looked bereft of any confidence, but mind you he didn't look any better than what pavicevic offers.

[Jeterpool]

Watch the reply, he plodded around the park. Some serious rose coloured glasses on if you think he was energizer bunny.

Doubt even Brennan would tell you that's his natural game. He is a big guy, seems to want to get the ball from deep and run with it, but barely seemed to press. He ran the ball into pockets away from any support on few occasions he had it too.

You won't remember any specific highlights other than his pass to Kitto because there wasn't any.

[edit] and his first touch should have been an easy cross as he had 2 yards on the defender but was too slow and got closed down.

As I said in my previous post, lacking match practice which explains the rustiness but not the effort for mine

Good summation. Felt he was trying too hard at times, which you could expect from a young player on debut.

He looks more a striker to me. Play home central with that frame and speed....phwoar

[tomo]

Personally, id give Brennan 2 90 minute shifts to end the season to show what he's got, what can it hurt? The finals are now gone, give blokes a chance! If anyones seen his highlights reel on youtube, you can see he has some serious speed and skill, can finish and assist, and makes it look so easy too....

Ill admit, this he's stepped up in class and has to get up to speed. But the bloke has waited 25 games to make his a-league debut, and gets a 25 minute cameo off the bench to prove his worth!

I dont think he played bad, looked a bit lost once or twice, but did more running in 25 minutes than Leonardo has done in the past 3 games! I dont think he should be written off after 25 minutes of a-league football. You've only got to look back at Topor-Stanleys jets debut in the ACL, if ur going to rub Brennan out for saturdays effort then NTS should never have played a game again!

Given a decent chance, i reckon Brennan will be a real asset to the Jets and the a-league! Just my two bobs worth!

[WolfMan]

I don't disagree with those calling for Brennan to get a decent run; but don't lose sight of the fact that Miller and company see him and the rest of the squad train.

They are (or at least should be) far more able to make an informed decision on his ability to crack it at this level.

JP especially has never been afraid to give young guys a shot, so I'll trust those with far greater qualifications and a track record to do their job.

[MFKS]

Personally, id give Brennan 2 90 minute shifts to end the season to show what he's got, what can it hurt? The finals are now gone, give blokes a chance! If anyones seen his highlights reel on youtube, you can see he has some serious speed and skill, can finish and assist, and makes it look so easy too....

Ill admit, this he's stepped up in class and has to get up to speed. But the bloke has waited 25 games to make his a-league debut, and gets a 25 minute cameo off the bench to prove his worth!

I dont think he played bad, looked a bit lost once or twice, but did more running in 25 minutes than Leonardo has done in the past 3 games! I dont think he should be written off after 25 minutes of a-league football. You've only got to look back at Topor-Stanleys jets debut in the ACL, if ur going to rub Brennan out for saturdays effort then NTS should never have played a game again!

Given a decent chance, i reckon Brennan will be a real asset to the Jets and the a-league! Just my two bobs worth!

Complete bullshit.

This week we give everyone a game and have a look

Who gives a **** if we lose to the Roar

The week after we pick our best team and try to beat the Gypos

Any blokes selected for the future in this game and Millertime can quite frankly **** off

Beating those ****s in 2 weeks time is all that matters and all that has mattered in the last few weeks of the season

If Millertime not see the importance of beating them ****wits and doesnt puck our best 11 he is not the man for our club at all

[lquiquer]

Complete bullshit.

This week we give everyone a game and have a look

Who gives a **** if we lose to the Roar

The week after we pick our best team and try to beat the Gypos

Any blokes selected for the future in this game and Millertime can quite frankly **** off

Beating those ****s in 2 weeks time is all that matters and all that has mattered in the last few weeks of the season

If Millertime not see the importance of beating them ****wits and doesnt puck our best 11 he is not the man for our club at all

Best team for last 2 games (Definitely in Gosford)......6 points could lift us above FC......#CarneysSocceroos....

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone else heard BK is leaving to head overseas?

[WolfMan]

Anyone else heard BK is leaving to head overseas?

Nope. Have you?

[Grimario]

Anyone else heard BK is leaving to head overseas?

Going to play for the Stockton Sharks?

Cue "about his level" comments. .

[turbojetfireV8]

Lose both Birraz and BK we might be in trouble (reckon Birraz will be off again end of season chasing the Eurodream), though I wouldn't blame BK if he took a better offer somewhere else offering $$$, he's still got plenty of years left in him as a keeper and it's pretty obvious he's a wallflower as far as Jets are concerned...

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3819990/stability-goal-for-jets/?cs=306


Newcastle Jets: Scott Miller juggles A-League squad turnover By Michael Parris
March 30, 2016, 10:40 a.m.

JIGSAW PUZZLE: Scott Miller has one more year to run on his contract at the Jets. Half of his squad are off contract at the end of this season. Picture: Getty Images


THE Jets’ turnover of players in recent seasons has been nothing short of dizzying. The merry-go-round doesn’t look like stopping any time soon, but the club will hope it at least slows down.

Of the 32 players who took the field in Jets colours last season, 21 have left the club, and coach Scott Miller has inherited a squad in which half of the 22 players will come off contract at the end of this season.

Regular starters Mark Birighitti, right back Jason Hoffman, fellow local product Ben Kantarovski and the imported attacking quartet of Enver Alivodic, Morten Nordstrand, Leonardo and Milos Trifunovic are all reaching the end of their current deals.

Birighitti could try his luck again overseas, opening the door for local boy Ben Kennedy, perhaps the best back-up keeper in the league, to again take the No.1 shirt. Kantarovski, who has proved valuable filling in for suspended centre backs this season, and Hoffman will hope they have done enough to earn another season or two.

But the main focus for Miller will be in the attacking third, where the Jets have struggled for most of the season, and especially during a run of six goalless games in December and January.

The Jets claimed the wooden spoon last season under Phil Stubbins, winning just three games, scoring 23 goals and conceding a calamitous 55 in compiling only 17 points.

All of those statistics have improved under Miller (seven wins, 37 goals against, 27 points) except the goals-for column. Newcastle’s 23 goals in 25 games is seven fewer than the last-placed Mariners’ attacking haul and includes five penalties.

The Jets have, as Miller promised, been harder to beat this season and have had spells in just about every game when they have been on top. Their inability to capitalise on this ascendancy is the main reason they will spend a sixth straight season watching the finals series from home.


Winger Alivodic has played more minutes than any other Jets outfield player in 2015-16. He has scored only once and contributed just three assists, but Miller may value his high work rate.

The artistic Leonardo has been a joy to watch confounding defenders in the middle of the park, but he has not scored, struck only two shots on target and provided three assists in 16 starts.

Danish striker Morten Nordstrand, who arrived late in the January transfer window, looks the most likely of the four imports in the front third to earn another contract. Miller praised the 32-year-old’s football intelligence and finishing ability last week after the 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.

The former international has offered better mobility and hold-up play at No.9 since switching from the wing in place of Trifunovic in recent weeks and may be even sharper after a full pre-season in Australia.

The Jets player with by far the most goals in the A-League, 30-year-old Labinot Haliti, has missed almost the entire season through injury but will be akin to a new signing in the second year of his contract next season.

The bottom line for Miller is that he needs more output from his attacking players: more goals, more assists, more athleticism. Whether he gets the funds to finance such a shopping trip will depend on the club’s ownership.

The FFA has said categorically it won’t open the purse strings while it is in charge, meaning Miller will have to hope for the resources of a new owner or try to uncover a couple of bargain buys.

Elsewhere in the squad, Olyroo Steven Ugarkovic arrived in January and established himself as a first-choice midfielder in front of Kantarovski and the off-contract Cameron Watson. Both Mateo Poljak and Ugarkovic have a year to run on their deals, and it would not be a surprise if Miller tried to lock up 21-year-old Ugarkovic for significantly longer.

Ryan Kitto, another Miller signing, was brought in as an injury replacement for Haliti and has scored twice in 16 appearances.

Newcastle junior Brandon Lundy is coming to the end of his pro youth contract after playing just 75 minutes this season. Midfielder Josh Barresi is off contract after two seasons without a game in the first team.

Miller said last week that he was free to sign players, regardless of the club’s ownership status, and was “progressive” in his thoughts for next season.

The club has been in rebuilding phases since winning the title in 2008 and spent much of last season looking shambolic on and off the field. But they have been more consistent and easier on the eye this season, and they have used only 22 players, 10 fewer than in the previous campaign.

Miller has spoken of wanting to avoid such a crowd of players coming off contract at the same time in future years. Now, at the end of his first season as a head coach, he faces the start of that juggling act. It won’t help that nine more of his players are off contract in 2017.

Home-grown captain Nigel Boogaard, one of only two Jets with contracts until 2018, told the Herald last week that stability was crucial to the club’s success.

“Next year there’s a lot of boys coming off contract, but I think the biggest thing is that the core is still there, a core base to build on,” he said. “I think as long as that’s still around we’ll be in a very good position for next year.”

Miller, a former assistant technical coach at Fulham, himself has one more season to run on his contract.

An FFA spokesman said the governing body could not stipulate that the coaching staff be retained by a new owner, but Boogaard said Miller deserved to be at the helm long-term.

“What the gaffer’s been able to achieve in a short turnaround, and pretty much the inherited squad that he had to take on, and new to the league and things like that, I think he’s done wonders for the club both on and off the field.

“He’s very well respected around this club and among the playing group, but also around the league. I think it would be a great thing if he was given a bit more time here, and in years to come I think we could build something special with his guidance.”

JETS’ CONTRACT STATUS
Off contract: Enver Alivodic (import), Josh Barresi, Mark Birighitti, Jason Hoffman, Ben Kantarovski, Ryan Kitto (injury replacement), Leonardo (import), Brandon Lundy (pro youth), Morten Nordstrand (import), Milos Trifunovic (import), Cameron Watson
One more season: Andy Brennan, Mitch Cooper, Labinot Haliti, Lachlan Jackson, Ben Kennedy, Daniel Mullen, Radovan Pavicevic, Mateo Poljak (import), Steven Ugarkovic
Two more seasons: Nigel Boogaard, Nick Cowburn

[turbojetfireV8]

What was the go last night on NBN news Mullsy training away from the rest of the group, any idea why? Couldn't find a clip on NBN's site

[StannyCFCJET]

someone on facebook said their dad works with his dad and he's going overseas cause his GF is going to play neyball

[MFKS]

Mullen going??

Wouldn't be a bad thing.

He is on far much coin than he actually worth



Why the **** has the Hoff and Birraz not been re signed yet??


****ing joke

[WolfMan]

Mullen going??

Wouldn't be a bad thing.

He is on far much coin than he actually worth



Why the **** has the Hoff and Birraz not been re signed yet??


****ing joke

You may remember a story released a few weeks ago that seemed to suggest that for once contract negotiations would be kept in-house.

Hopefully this is true and a few players have already signed new deals without any fanfare

[MFKS]

You may remember a story released a few weeks ago that seemed to suggest that for once contract negotiations would be kept in-house.

Hopefully this is true and a few players have already signed new deals without any fanfare

They can keep the negotiations in house for all I care

But as soon as anyone resigns it makes no sense in keeping it quiet

It resassures fans and sponsors and keeps a positive image also helps the club signing new players


Extending contracts and not saying anything publically is actually a bad PR stunt that it sounds like stuff past admin of the club would do

[pv4]

I wouldn't blame BK if he took a better offer somewhere else offering $$$, he's still got plenty of years left in him as a keeper and it's pretty obvious he's a wallflower as far as Jets are concerned...

I'd be really, really interested to see if anyone was willing to offer him more coin than he's currently on elsewhere. I wonder if there's ever been a more expensive backup GK in the HAL. Mayyyybe when Phoenix had both Paston & Moss?

[Jetmaster]

Seriously doubt BK would head overseas with the state of his mum's health.

[Premy]

I'd be really, really interested to see if anyone was willing to offer him more coin than he's currently on elsewhere. I wonder if there's ever been a more expensive backup GK in the HAL. Mayyyybe when Phoenix had both Paston & Moss?
Vukovic and Thomas at Victory.
Sorensen and Velapi at City
Theo and Young at Brisbane
Bosnic and Vukovic at CCM

[belchardo]

wasn't coe sitting on the bench for a while for Victory at some point too?

[stopper2]

Mullen going??

Wouldn't be a bad thing.

He is on far much coin than he actually worth



Why the **** has the Hoff and Birraz not been re signed yet??


****ing joke
Wow, can't believe what I'm reading.
So the Hoff has really won you over member?

[Wilso8948]

Going to play for the Stockton Sharks?

Cue "about his level" comments. .

Can confirm BK was at training. Can confirm he will be our reserve grade keeper.

[WolfMan]

They can keep the negotiations in house for all I care

But as soon as anyone resigns it makes no sense in keeping it quiet

It resassures fans and sponsors and keeps a positive image also helps the club signing new players


Extending contracts and not saying anything publically is actually a bad PR stunt that it sounds like stuff past admin of the club would do

Think that's precisely the point.

We start hearing about who has already signed, it brings into question those that remain. Let's just wait and see what happens

[StannyCFCJET]

Think that's precisely the point.

We start hearing about who has already signed, it brings into question those that remain. Let's just wait and see what happens

they announced jackson and cowburn when they resigned why change the system now

[plague]

So Twitter says we've made an offer to Ben Khalfallah (however the **** you spell it) as marquee.

So obvs that's Leo and Milos gone, can we keep Nobby if that happens? Seems were replacing like for like yeah?

[lquiquer]

So Twitter says we've made an offer to Ben Khalfallah (however the **** you spell it) as marquee.

So obvs that's Leo and Milos gone, can we keep Nobby if that happens? Seems were replacing like for like yeah?

We should also make an offer to Delpierre.....That would be good to maintain their French .....and they can come and talk to lquiquer

[plague]

We should also make an offer to Delpierre.....That would be good to maintain their French .....and they can come and talk to lquiquer

He's retiring though isnt he?

[lquiquer]

He's retiring though isnt he?

He is apparently having second thoughts

[MFKS]

Wow, can't believe what I'm reading.
So the Hoff has really won you over member?

As soon as Ugarkovic put the ball in the net at Shittounge the Hoff won me.


His reaction to the away support said enough

If we can't be good I would rather a team of blokes like the Hoff who get it.

Who cares if they are frustrating and shit.


Love blokes like Labi Griff and him.


Blokes that get what it means to be Newy

[lquiquer]

As soon as Ugarkovic put the ball in the net at Shittounge the Hoff won me.


His reaction to the away support said enough

If we can't be good I would rather a team of blokes like the Hoff who get it.

Who cares if they are frustrating and shit.


Love blokes like Labi Griff and him.


Blokes that get what it means to be Newy

Myself I wouldn't mind less passionate but technically better players.....So Hoff it's a NO for me

[Premy]

So Twitter says we've made an offer to Ben Khalfallah (however the **** you spell it) as marquee.

So obvs that's Leo and Milos gone, can we keep Nobby if that happens? Seems were replacing like for like yeah?
Who on Twitter?
Remember what the date is today.

[StannyCFCJET]

So Twitter says we've made an offer to Ben Khalfallah (however the **** you spell it) as marquee.

So obvs that's Leo and Milos gone, can we keep Nobby if that happens? Seems were replacing like for like yeah?

can you link the twitter post?

[StannyCFCJET]

Myself I wouldn't mind less passionate but technically better players.....So Hoff it's a NO for me

but hoff is playing fantastic cant cross but his defensive work has been first class this year

[lquiquer]

but hoff is playing fantastic cant cross but his defensive work has been first class this year

I rate him just slightly better than Sam Gallaway.....So in other words I don't rate him at all......

And I would expect more than just being a good defender from a 21st century full back (Specially from him: an ex striker!!)

[plague]

can you link the twitter post?

yeah this should be it here (http://lemonparty.fr)

let me know if it works I'm not that good with twitter

[plague]

Who on Twitter?


nah it seems for real.
i linked the post it seems like a legit account

[Bon]

Milos is gone..
Mutual consent..

[q-money]

goodnight sweet prince

[Hunter403]

Bye bye Triff

[Premy]

nah it seems for real.
i linked the post it seems like a legit account

:wub::blush::thumbsup:

[plague]

:wub::blush::thumbsup:

i know right, pretty shocking news about Kalfallah.

[Wilso8948]

Did we at least re-sign his wife????

[StannyCFCJET]

yeah this should be it here (http://lemonparty.fr)

let me know if it works I'm not that good with twitter

Cheers dont know if he's marquee quality but

[Retro Jet]

I lol'd at this form the match review (http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/matchcentre/Brisbane-Roar-FC-v-Newcastle-Jets/811737#t1uPkJQ3yKa44QM0.99) too:-


- Five of the Jets’ 23 goals this season have come from the penalty spot (22%) – a Hyundai A-League high proportion.

Supposing we don't score any more this season (but please score v the sCCuM next week bois) will this percentage ever be topped again?
I think not!

PS Don't panic with the link lads. Family safe. :)
Plague...you naughty boy.

[Couscous]

I will miss Milos. The best player we have ever had.

[turbojetfireV8]

I lol'd at this form the match review (http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/matchcentre/Brisbane-Roar-FC-v-Newcastle-Jets/811737#t1uPkJQ3yKa44QM0.99) too:-

Why are they comparing Brisbane's last five to the Scum FFS???


FORM LINES

Brisbane Roar: LWWLW

Central Coast Mariners: LLLDL

Read more at http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/matchcentre/Brisbane-Roar-FC-v-Newcastle-Jets/811737#YcPySTsfBr81x5QK.99

[The Dunster]

Has any other club in the A-league let go of more of their leading scorers ?

Milicic, J Griff, R Griff, Sasho, Brockie, Milos, Taggart....... the list is endless. If you become top scorer the club will either give you the boot or refuse to pay you a fair wage.

[The Dunster]

As soon as Ugarkovic put the ball in the net at Shittounge the Hoff won me.


His reaction to the away support said enough

If we can't be good I would rather a team of blokes like the Hoff who get it.

Who cares if they are frustrating and shit.


Love blokes like Labi Griff and him.


Blokes that get what it means to be Newy

I'd add Mullen and Birraz to the list as well as they seem to know what it means to the fans to beat the Gypos.

[Jetmaster]

Has any other club in the A-league let go of more of their leading scorers ?

Milicic, J Griff, R Griff, Sasho, Brockie, Milos, Taggart....... the list is endless. If you become top scorer the club will either give you the boot or refuse to pay you a fair wage.

A bit unfair on the club, the Griffs left to get more coin that was not available here, Sash was at retirement, Taggz wanted to try his luck in Europe whilst the iron was hot. Milicic fell out with Con and didn't do much after that season anyway.

Goalscorers attract attention - Berisha, McLaren, Simon, Ibini, Smeltz are all players who have been "let go" at the peak of their powers.

[Jetmaster]

I'd add Mullen and Birraz to the list as well as they seem to know what it means to the fans to beat the Gypos.

Not Birraz - he doesn't get fazed when he stuffs up against the Gypos so how can he truly understand?

[rhysd]

Not Birraz - he doesn't get fazed when he stuffs up against the Gypos so how can he truly understand?

Was under tutelage of stubborns, so not fair. Birraz is honorary novocastrian now under miller !

[MFKS]

Was under tutelage of stubborns, so not fair. Birraz is honorary novocastrian now under miller !

It was under InZane not Muppet that occurred

[stopper2]

A bit unfair on the club, the Griffs left to get more coin that was not available here, Sash was at retirement, Taggz wanted to try his luck in Europe whilst the iron was hot. Milicic fell out with Con and didn't do much after that season anyway.

Goalscorers attract attention - Berisha, McLaren, Simon, Ibini, Smeltz are all players who have been "let go" at the peak of their powers.
Yeah well in Jetmaster, Dunster once again trying to make an issue about a non-issue. There were various reasons why the aforementioned strikers did not continue with the Jets. Likewise with Triff now, it would seem Nobby will be favoured to be re-signed as he is above him in the pecking order now. Makes more sense to throw more money at Nobby and keep him here as he offers more to the team.

[Jeterpool]

How is Ryan Willaims doing these days? Doesn't appear to have played often at Barnsley. I wonder if he could be coaxed back?

[Jeterpool]

I also expect Birighitti to try his luck overseas.

We could do a lot worse than Lawrence Thomas...especially if he saves this pen

[rhysd]

It was under InZane not Muppet that occurred

My bad, but point still stands re: miller.

Hoping miller can convince Birraz on just one more season..

[MFKS]

How is Ryan Willaims doing these days? Doesn't appear to have played often at Barnsley. I wonder if he could be coaxed back?

I believe he is going back to Perth Glory next season.

I not sure if it signed like Taggz but more or less home and hosed unless he gets a significant overseas deal to scupper it

[sorefootballer]

It is hard to get excited about potential signings, especially when the club/ffa will not commit to anything above the cap. I don't understand all the hype around "potential signings" especially when we really have no idea as to what is going on. I, like most of us want a club that will be competitive. We have the support let's just get the squad together and God damn do this. Ffa or the new owner need to throw coin around and let us fly.... Once that happens I guarantee that when the jets go well the league goes well... Crowds will flourish. (fox commentary will always be against us)

[Jeterpool]

I believe he is going back to Perth Glory next season.

I not sure if it signed like Taggz but more or less home and hosed unless he gets a significant overseas deal to scupper it

Wow. Rhys Williams and Ryan Williams to come back, add Taggart too. Combined with Castro, Keogh, Lowry, Risdon, Djulbic, Vadocz they have to be the favourites.

They'd have great depth too.

[Jeterpool]

It is hard to get excited about potential signings, especially when the club/ffa will not commit to anything above the cap. I don't understand all the hype around "potential signings" especially when we really have no idea as to what is going on. I, like most of us want a club that will be competitive. We have the support let's just get the squad together and God damn do this. Ffa or the new owner need to throw coin around and let us fly.... Once that happens I guarantee that when the jets go well the league goes well... Crowds will flourish. (fox commentary will always be against us)

Who is hyping up potential signings? If you're referring to me I only asked about what one player is up to and also passed a comment that Thomas could be a good option if Birighitti leaves.

Besides, what is left for us to look forward to but next season?

[Frodo]

Wow. Rhys Williams and Ryan Williams to come back, add Taggart too. Combined with Castro, Keogh, Lowry, Risdon, Djulbic, Vadocz they have to be the favourites.

They'd have great depth too.

I think Rhys is coming back to Perth. Ryan is playing for Barnsley but has only made 6 appearances. Haven't heard any rumours of him leaving the UK. Looks like he did well in League 2 but can't make the jump to league 1.

[MFKS]

Wow. Rhys Williams and Ryan Williams to come back, add Taggart too. Combined with Castro, Keogh, Lowry, Risdon, Djulbic, Vadocz they have to be the favourites.

They'd have great depth too.

They would also have some severe salary cap questions to answer if they bring these blokes in and keep the blokes they have.

Sure they might be using the Marquee and other various allowances well

But their squad if it comes together as mooted on paper is gonna be costing much more than the salary cap

[lquiquer]

They would also have some severe salary cap questions to answer if they bring these blokes in and keep the blokes they have.

Sure they might be using the Marquee and other various allowances well

But their squad if it comes together as mooted on paper is gonna be costing much more than the salary cap

U think they would have learned from last year

[MFKS]

U think they would have learned from last year

I take it they are just hiding it better this time

[sorefootballer]

Was not aimed at you Jeterpool. Wasn't aimed at anyone in particular.
I get excited about the rumour mill.. Then I just remind myself it is the jets we are talking about.and that excitement or hype is gone as quick as it came.

[borat]

Was not aimed at you Jeterpool. Wasn't aimed at anyone in particular.
I get excited about the rumour mill.. Then I just remind myself it is the jets we are talking about.and that excitement or hype is gone as quick as it came.

Just need to be realistic about our targets. Next season squad recruitment will be unknown foreign players and hoping to get the best out of bargain basement Aussies other clubs discard. In saying that here's hoping Millar can unearth a few diamonds like Ugarkovic or get the best out of what John West doesn't want

[Jeterpool]

Just need to be realistic about our targets. Next season squad recruitment will be unknown foreign players and hoping to get the best out of bargain basement Aussies other clubs discard. In saying that here's hoping Millar can unearth a few diamonds like Ugarkovic or get the best out of what John West doesn't want

Other clubs have had some success with the overseas Aussie looking to rebuild their career. This could be a good approach. It's this approach that got us Ugarkovic.

[foti68]

They would also have some severe salary cap questions to answer if they bring these blokes in and keep the blokes they have.

Sure they might be using the Marquee and other various allowances well

But their squad if it comes together as mooted on paper is gonna be costing much more than the salary cap

I agree they are serial offenders their salary cap would have to be questioned.

[380]

Brattan would come under that description of a player needing to come home to get time on the park.

[turbojetfireV8]

Other clubs have had some success with the overseas Aussie looking to rebuild their career. This could be a good approach. It's this approach that got us Ugarkovic.

seems to me we got Ugarkovic because he wasn't being paid by his old club (he basically got his release in lieu of being paid) - not sure how many other ex-pats we can snare on the same premise...

[MFKS]

seems to me we got Ugarkovic because he wasn't being paid by his old club (he basically got his release in lieu of being paid) - not sure how many other ex-pats we can snare on the same premise...

Although our image isn't the greatest it is a lot better than it was 12 months ago

We are on an upward spiral.
Yeah not lightning fast but we are moving forward


Our appeal is not as bad as you make out.

Other clubs will have locked in salary caps where as we should have some cash to spend to entice a couple of these blokes home

It is though imperative Millertime gets the foreigners right

Add in a bit of creativity in balancing our squad better by shipping a few out sign a couple of Aussies from rival sides pick up a couple of Aussies from OS and we are back competing genuinely for the 6

[Jeterpool]

Although our image isn't the greatest it is a lot better than it was 12 months ago

We are on an upward spiral.
Yeah not lightning fast but we are moving forward


Our appeal is not as bad as you make out.

Other clubs will have locked in salary caps where as we should have some cash to spend to entice a couple of these blokes home

It is though imperative Millertime gets the foreigners right

Add in a bit of creativity in balancing our squad better by shipping a few out sign a couple of Aussies from rival sides pick up a couple of Aussies from OS and we are back competing genuinely for the 6

:ban:

[MFKS]

:ban:

What for???

[Jeterpool]

What for???

Using the highlighted Stubbins phrase "moving forward".

[MFKS]

It used on purpose to note we have started the moving forward stuff he spruiked for months on end before going down with Tinkler

[cobra23]

It used on purpose to note we have started the moving forward stuff he spruiked for months on end before going down with Tinkler

i here where your coming from member,

infact stubbins is not a pommy, he is actually a irishman that his phrase moving forward in english meant moving backwards,

[stopper2]

Speaking of imports, the impact of Fornaroli this season has been as big as any import in the 11 seasons of the A League. Technically he is up there with the best but he also has the fighting, mongrel, never-say-die attitude which many Uruguayans have instilled in them. This is why he has adapted well to our fairly physical A League while other technical players have failed.
Our Uruguayan from the first season, Corbo had that mongrel mentality too and would never take a backward step as soon as he crossed that white line.
Reckon it's worth a shot sussing out 1 or 2 Uruguayans for next season, a LB and a striker preferably.

[Tommyjet]

Speaking of imports, the impact of Fornaroli this season has been as big as any import in the 11 seasons of the A League. Technically he is up there with the best but he also has the fighting, mongrel, never-say-die attitude which many Uruguayans have instilled in them. This is why he has adapted well to our fairly physical A League while other technical players have failed.
Our Uruguayan from the first season, Corbo had that mongrel mentality too and would never take a backward step as soon as he crossed that white line.
Reckon it's worth a shot sussing out 1 or 2 Uruguayans for next season, a LB and a striker preferably.

I have been searching Uruguayan strikers off contract or coming off contract on transfermarkt, quite a few that I reckon would be worth a look at. Or if city don't fork out the marquee dollars fornaroli now probably deserves we can always throw a marquee spot at him for next season assuming we end up with wealthy owners

[stopper2]

I have been searching Uruguayan strikers off contract or coming off contract on transfermarkt, quite a few that I reckon would be worth a look at. Or if city don't fork out the marquee dollars fornaroli now probably deserves we can always throw a marquee spot at him for next season assuming we end up with wealthy owners

Now that's being pro-active Tommy!

I would love to have Bruno here too but I think by the time we get this ownership sorted out here will either be City's new marquee or overseas.
I believe he has stated that he doesn't want to talk contracts till the season has finished, which is what, another 3 weeks maximim if City play in the GF.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

seems to me we got Ugarkovic because he wasn't being paid by his old club (he basically got his release in lieu of being paid) - not sure how many other ex-pats we can snare on the same premise...

My understanding was that Miller tried to get Ugarkovic before the start of the season but the contract issue didn't allow for it to happen, so he was coming at the end of his contract (then the release happened and we got him early).

[turbojetfireV8]

https://www.facebook.com/SoccRepublic/videos/837034556402294/

League of Ireland's goal of the month nominations for March - perhaps we could pick up a Keogh ourselves? ;)

[Wilso8948]

Bruno signing for the Jets..


hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahaahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha


Don't make me laugh.

[Tommyjet]

Bruno signing for the Jets..


hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahaahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha


Don't make me laugh.
It was said with sarcasm champ

[Jeterpool]

Bruno signing for the Jets..


hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahaahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha


Don't make me laugh.


It was said with sarcasm champ

He's a bit old but available

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Cheyrou

[Wilso8948]

It was said with sarcasm champ

Don't lie. You were legit. Better chance of signing the gay Bruno fashion designer.

[lquiquer]

He's a bit old but available

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Cheyrou

He is an old Gypo who played for l'OM.........Nah Donkey

[Tommyjet]

Don't lie. You were legit. Better chance of signing the gay Bruno fashion designer.
I'm a dreamer but not that much

[stopper2]

He's a bit old but available

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Cheyrou

Now that's a bit of an understatement Jeterpool, calling a footballer who will be turning 38 next month...."a bit old" lol.

[Jeterpool]

Now that's a bit of an understatement Jeterpool, calling a footballer who will be turning 38 next month...."a bit old" lol.

It's all relative, isn't it?

[halo se7en]

Leo's Instagram suggests he's gone "beautiful time in Australia Newcastle goodbyes"

[turbojetfireV8]

O'Caravan is wasted talent at the gyppos (actually knows where the goal is, runs into good positions, has mongrel in him etc - in all fairness the headbutt was on Manny Muscat, who didn't laugh at the irony of it ;) ), but unfortunately on a two year deal with the scum (even if you hate him you'd have to feel sorry for him stuck in that shite team for two years, no hope of parole, expect more headbutts next season to avoid the embarrassment of wearing palm trees on his chest for another goddamn year...)

[belchardo]

O'Caravan is wasted talent at the gyppos (actually knows where the goal is, runs into good positions, has mongrel in him etc - in all fairness the headbutt was on Manny Muscat, who didn't laugh at the irony of it ;) ), but unfortunately on a two year deal with the scum (even if you hate him you'd have to feel sorry for him stuck in that shite team for two years, no hope of parole, expect more headbutts next season to avoid the embarrassment of wearing palm trees on his chest for another goddamn year...)

If he keeps speaking his mind he might get an early release...

[tomo]

Did anyone else see this in the herald....?

"Football Federation Australia are close to finalising the sale of the club to Chinese lighting magnate Martin Lee. The Herald understands that former Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna has been earmarked for a senior administration position in the new set-up. An American consortium headed by Jeff Von Schmauder also remain interested. FFA briefed Jets coaching and office staff last Thursday."

[furns]

Did anyone else see this in the herald....?

"Football Federation Australia are close to finalising the sale of the club to Chinese lighting magnate Martin Lee. The Herald understands that former Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna has been earmarked for a senior administration position in the new set-up. An American consortium headed by Jeff Von Schmauder also remain interested. FFA briefed Jets coaching and office staff last Thursday."
Yes.
Check Daily Aus News Thread

[Nou Camp]

let the rebuild begin

1. Mark Birighitti - would love to keep but will go (maybe just sign him so we can sell him...)
3. Jason Hoffman - can go, started the season off okay but turns the ball over way too much
5. Ben Kantarovski - keep
6. Cameron Watson - no comment required
7. Enver Alivodic - thanks but no thanks
10. Leonardo - we saw what he can do but wont do it consistently
18. Josh Baressi - don't call us we'll call you
25. Brandon Lundy - don't call us we'll call you
28. Ryan Kitto - keep

2. Daniel Mullen - keep
8. Mateo Poljak - keep
11. Labinot Halti - hopefully recovers okay
12. Andy Brennan - don't call us we'll call you
14. Mitch Cooper - undecided
15. Themba Marlow - don't call us we'll call you
17. Radan Pavicevic - don't call us we'll call you
20. Ben Kennedy - depends who you get to replace birra
22. Lachlan Jackson - keep

4. Nigel Boogaard - how much we paying him?
24. Nick Cowburn - keep
ugar and nobby - KEEP!!

[Mark325]

let the rebuild begin

1. Mark Birighitti - would love to keep but will go (maybe just sign him so we can sell him...)
3. Jason Hoffman - can go, started the season off okay but turns the ball over way too much
5. Ben Kantarovski - keep
6. Cameron Watson - no comment required
7. Enver Alivodic - thanks but no thanks
10. Leonardo - we saw what he can do but wont do it consistently
18. Josh Baressi - don't call us we'll call you
25. Brandon Lundy - don't call us we'll call you
28. Ryan Kitto - keep

2. Daniel Mullen - keep
8. Mateo Poljak - keep
11. Labinot Halti - hopefully recovers okay
12. Andy Brennan - don't call us we'll call you
14. Mitch Cooper - undecided
15. Themba Marlow - don't call us we'll call you
17. Radan Pavicevic - don't call us we'll call you
20. Ben Kennedy - depends who you get to replace birra
22. Lachlan Jackson - keep

4. Nigel Boogaard - how much we paying him?
24. Nick Cowburn - keep
ugar and nobby - KEEP!!

subsidise both BK's salary, use that to splash some extra cash at Birraz

Keep Hoff if he's not on too much coin, he's been good this season and shows some passion for the team

I was thinking it was Mullen who needed to go early, but as the seasons progressed it's clear Boogs needs to be culled, he's not worth being our captain, gets red carded every 3rd game and in general hasn't been playing as well as Mullen. Plus it's fair to believe he's probably on too much coin

we have some rubbish youth on our team which is a low point for us which I think has been rectified by Miller somewhat, signing Jackson, Cowburn, Uga and Kitto who have been our best youth players, and I'd say I'd only keep the ones he's signed as well as Coops

[Jeterpool]

Crowley has left the Jets

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3844305/young-striker-leaves-jets/?cs=12

I'm not surprised given he hasn't featured in the first team calculations for some weeks. Brennan has moved ahead of him. That said, I thought he had more about him than Pavicevic.

[MFKS]

Crowley has left the Jets

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3844305/young-striker-leaves-jets/?cs=12

I'm not surprised given he hasn't featured in the first team calculations for some weeks. Brennan has moved ahead of him. That said, I thought he had more about him than Pavicevic.
From what I had heard he hadnt been even training with the first team in 3 months.


Rather bizarre if the kid gets a run as often as he did this season to not even be training to develop him up to standard.

Anyway no great loss


Kale was a far superior player and never got a look in

[The Postman]

From what I had heard he hadnt been even training with the first team in 3 months.


Rather bizarre if the kid gets a run as often as he did this season to not even be training to develop him up to standard.

Anyway no great loss


Kale was a far superior player and never got a look in

At least a local kid is getting a go and scoring too. Cameron Joice back from the AIS.

[Fairgo]

let the rebuild begin

1. Mark Birighitti - would love to keep but will go (maybe just sign him so we can sell him...)
3. Jason Hoffman - can go, started the season off okay but turns the ball over way too much
5. Ben Kantarovski - keep
6. Cameron Watson - no comment required
7. Enver Alivodic - thanks but no thanks
10. Leonardo - we saw what he can do but wont do it consistently
18. Josh Baressi - don't call us we'll call you
25. Brandon Lundy - don't call us we'll call you
28. Ryan Kitto - keep

2. Daniel Mullen - keep
8. Mateo Poljak - keep
11. Labinot Halti - hopefully recovers okay
12. Andy Brennan - don't call us we'll call you
14. Mitch Cooper - undecided
15. Themba Marlow - don't call us we'll call you
17. Radan Pavicevic - don't call us we'll call you
20. Ben Kennedy - depends who you get to replace birra
22. Lachlan Jackson - keep

4. Nigel Boogaard - how much we paying him?
24. Nick Cowburn - keep
ugar and nobby - KEEP!!
Current contracts come in to play here not that they mean much these days. Unless they are going to pay players out for the remaining length of their contract a lot of the players you want to go are still under contract??

[foti68]

Current contracts come in to play here not that they mean much these days. Unless they are going to pay players out for the remaining length of their contract a lot of the players you want to go are still under contract??

Birazz will definitely go he has rejected the Jets offer.

[belchardo]

Birazz will definitely go he has rejected the Jets offer.

Going for offers from overseas or another a-league team?

[Lofty]

Going for offers from overseas or another a-league team?

Perth

[Jeterpool]

Blake Tuxford has left the Jets for Northcote in Victoria too. That's the same team Crowley has joined.

Never played a game for the club in the league (he was on the bench for the week Birraz was injured) but certainly leaves our goal keeping stocks a little thin if the above expected departure occur.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3846396/jets-keeper-heads-to-victoria/?cs=12

[BodyNovo]

Blake Tuxford has left the Jets for Northcote in Victoria too. That's the same team Crowley has joined.

Never played a game for the club in the league (he was on the bench for the week Birraz was injured) but certainly leaves our goal keeping stocks a little thin if the above expected departure occur.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3846396/jets-keeper-heads-to-victoria/?cs=12

possibly an arrangement might be in place. Let them leave to try there luck and if they play well maybe get them back on trial for the new season?

scottys small career was in the vpl was it not

[MFKS]

I wouldn't worry too much about it.

We can sign any kid to do same job

Anyway the young kid playing first grade in the NPL is only 16-17

I rate him very much.

[turbojetfireV8]

I think some of our off-contract players the Jets want to extend should think carefully about the fact under Martin we would become a very secure and potentially one of the wealthiest clubs in the A League before they go jumping ship... ;)

[foti68]

Going for offers from overseas or another a-league team?

Overseas is his prefference

[StannyCFCJET]

Dont we still have that young bloke Bon Scott??

[Jeterpool]

Dont we still have that young bloke Bon Scott??

No, he left for an overseas contract, if I recall correctly.

[StannyCFCJET]

No, he left for an overseas contract, if I recall correctly.

when was this?? and why dont the jets ever announce these things

[Fairgo]

when was this?? and why dont the jets ever announce these things

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3719317/zane-keeps-faith-with-squad/

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3662227/jets-maintain-faith-in-their-modus-operandi/

[Fairgo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3719317/zane-keeps-faith-with-squad/
Interesting to see 4 of the players named in the squad no longer there leaving 6 vacant spots.

[MFKS]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3719317/zane-keeps-faith-with-squad/
Interesting to see 4 of the players named in the squad no longer there leaving 6 vacant spots.

No great surprise really.

It ain't like the kids can see a legitimate path into the HAL side.

It ain't like we have set the world alight in recent years and other than Cowburn who has really had a crack at HAL

Lundy and Crowley have been given sporadic run but other than that it is a closed shop

[baldrick]

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[plague]

No great surprise really.

It ain't like the kids can see a legitimate path into the HAL side.

It ain't like we have set the world alight in recent years and other than Cowburn who has really had a crack at HAL

Lundy and Crowley have been given sporadic run but other than that it is a closed shop

Hey Member, did you get a good look at Cowburn in his youth days?

Is he being played in his correct position in the top grade or have we lucked out with a fill in again?

[StannyCFCJET]

Hey Member, did you get a good look at Cowburn in his youth days?

Is he being played in his correct position in the top grade or have we lucked out with a fill in again?

isnt he a CM/CDM at least thats what ive heard him and miller say several times

[turbojetfireV8]

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All the best to him, but it was hardly likely we could afford to keep him on when you could develop a youngster instead

[MFKS]

Hey Member, did you get a good look at Cowburn in his youth days?

Is he being played in his correct position in the top grade or have we lucked out with a fill in again?

He started as a CD from memory then they pushed him to RB and towards the end o his time in Yoof he started as a CM but that was sporadic

The Yoof has always had a lot of competition for CM spots mainly down to the love affair someone has with signing CM and trying to get them to play positions outside their scope

[GazFish35]

Leo gone too.

Source- Instagram

[StannyCFCJET]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-newcastle-jets-outline-squad-changes/1nalb0cgeusqq1kgpxtqgbi2sv

agree with everyone bar Kitto

[matty]

kitto, enver and a few others gone too

[matty]

http://www.cornerflag.com.au/heidelbergs-keeper-completes-a-league-move/

[MFKS]

Watson Leonardo Alivodic Kitto Lundy and Baressi

Is the full list


I take it that means Hoff Birraz and Morty are gonna at least be offered deals and up to them whether they choose to stay


Anyone else off contract I missing who be part of plans for future??

[StannyCFCJET]

Watson Leonardo Alivodic Kitto Lundy and Baressi

Is the full list


I take it that means Hoff Birraz and Morty are gonna at least be offered deals and up to them whether they choose to stay


Anyone else off contract I missing who be part of plans for future??

kanta is off contract pretty sure

[rhysd]

Guessing they think that haliti is a better like for like option compared to kitto.

Will be interesting to see who they are lining up..

[borat]

http://www.cornerflag.com.au/heidelbergs-keeper-completes-a-league-move/
Assuming this signing replaces the NYL keeper we just lost

[weston]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-newcastle-jets-outline-squad-changes/1nalb0cgeusqq1kgpxtqgbi2sv

agree with everyone bar Kitto

Exactly my thoughts. He was starting to look the goods.

[Tommyjet]

Guessing they think that haliti is a better like for like option compared to kitto.

Will be interesting to see who they are lining up..

Rumour was that adelaide were after kitto

[OmeletteDuFromage]

wonder why it doesnt include brennan as being released aswell?

[GazFish35]

Full press release...



Saturday 16 April 2016
Newcastle, New South Wales

Newcastle Jets outline squad changes

Newcastle Jets can today confirm a number of squad changes following the recent conclusion of the club’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 campaign.

Jets Head Coach Scott Miller together with interim Chief Executive Officer Mr David Eland met individually with off contract players on Saturday.

Subsequent to these meetings, Enver Alivodic, Leonardo, Cameron Watson, Ryan Kitto, Brandon Lundy and Josh Barresi will each depart the club ahead of season 12 of the A-League.

Alivodic joined the Jets in February 2015 and made 35 A-League appearances throughout his season and a half stay with the club, contributing four goals.

Leonardo linked with Newcastle in August last year. The diminutive Brazilian attacking midfielder made 20 appearances throughout the club’s 2015/16 campaign, scoring one goal.

Midfielder Watson joined the Jets in July 2015 and made 17 Hyundai A-League appearances throughout his time at the club, 12 of which were starts.

Attacker Kitto signed with Newcastle as an injury replacement player for Labinot Haliti in November 2015 and went on to make 18 appearances for the club, scoring two goals.

19-year-old forward Lundy has been a member of the club’s first team squad on a youth contract since 2014. He made three Hyundai A-League and two Westfield FFA Cup appearances during his time as a senior squad member.

Barresi linked with Newcastle in 2014 from Western Sydney Wanderers’ youth team. He suffered an unfortunate season-ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his first year with the club, but recovered to feature for the Jets’ youth squad throughout 2015/16.

Newcastle Jets thank each of the above players for their professionalism and service to the club and wish them every success in the future.

Xxxxxxxxxxx

[GazFish35]

I'm gonna jump to the conclusion that Morten is staying!

[Fairgo]

wonder why it doesnt include brennan as being released aswell?

He was contracted for 2 years so still has another year the same as Radavan.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

He was contracted for 2 years so still has another year the same as Radavan.

ffs

[Hunter403]

I thought Kitto showed promise and was worth another year. No certainty Haliti will be back and he's more of an impact sub in my view

[q-money]

the ghost of phil stubbins still haunts this club, with all the spuds he signed to overs

[plague]

the ghost of phil stubbins still haunts this club, with all the spuds he signed to overs

Boogaard

[turbojetfireV8]

Rumour was that adelaide were after kitto

I reckon we may have held onto Kitto but he's been approached so maybe we aren't interested in a bidding war for a player who really has only had one truly good game for us (albeit an important one to shine in). just as long as he hasn't gone to the gyppos ;)

[MFKS]

I reckon we may have held onto Kitto but he's been approached so maybe we aren't interested in a bidding war for a player who really has only had one truly good game for us (albeit an important one to shine in). just as long as he hasn't gone to the gyppos ;)
To me it says the club have chosen to not sign him
If they wanted to they wouldn't have his name in the press release today.

They leave him with Kanta Birraz Hoff Nobby etc in the category where they may stay or may go

It is interesting that we havent signed him even if other clubs want him.

He has improved over time and shows potential.


The interesting thing is Millertime basically has to sign a new attack

The slate is pretty much clean there.

Maybe the choice to pass on Kitto says he is actually aiming for better standard


We can only hope

[parksey]

kitto was pretty average tbf

[Tommyjet]

Hopefully kitto leaving may mean we are in for ryan williams

[borat]

I think it's more that Kitto is not seen as a starting player yet and as a backup we are stuck with Brenan and Pav on contract. If Brenan had of walked, as Miller tried to convince, I think Kitto would have been re-signed

[borat]

In my opinion, and pretty similar to the Herald article yesterday, Miller thinks he has the basis of a top 6 team barring some cutting edge up front.

Assuming the players not released get re-signed (Nobby & Kanta...I think that's it?) I see the vast majority recruitment/salary cap to be spent on the 3 Visa spots being a left and right attacker, and a No 10.

Other than that sign min wage squad players for depth. A left back, a right back, another striker a DM. These you would want to be Kitto like players just looking for a break. Olyroo/young Socceroo experience but not cracked the HAL or older experienced players desperate for a contract.

Kitto himself is the victim of his own success in that he could likely command more than min wage and we already have Pav and Brennan

[MFKS]

In my opinion, and pretty similar to the Herald article yesterday, Miller thinks he has the basis of a top 6 team barring some cutting edge up front.

Assuming the players not released get re-signed (Nobby & Kanta...I think that's it?) I see the vast majority recruitment/salary cap to be spent on the 3 Visa spots being a left and right attacker, and a No 10.

Other than that sign min wage squad players for depth. A left back, a right back, another striker a DM. These you would want to be Kitto like players just looking for a break. Olyroo/young Socceroo experience but not cracked the HAL or older experienced players desperate for a contract.

Kitto himself is the victim of his own success in that he could likely command more than min wage and we already have Pav and Brennan

Good thoughts.

To me that was the easy part for Millertime.

Hopefully he can prove himself to be a shrewd operator and actually trim off some more of the unwanted players to give him some more room.

If Mitch Cooper Brennan Pavicevic are not in his plans then he needs to try moving them out somehow

He could also look at his Centre Half options and maybe move on either Mullen or Boogaard.
Both are too slow and dive in. We can't carry both on big $$ moving forward.

Fingers crossed he culls more of our squad and gets closer to the ideal squad he wants next year than we currently are shaping up as

[plague]

Would be very happy if we can offload Boogaard, play Kanta at CB and get as much of his contract outside the cap as possible.

That would free up a lot of dollars and make us better at the back all at the same time.middleby prob won't go for it though.

[plague]

I dunno about those other bozos but I'd still be giving Cooper a go. There's a certain level of quality about him that I think we can utilise.
Obviously it all comes down to dollars though.

[MFKS]

Would be very happy if we can offload Boogaard, play Kanta at CB and get as much of his contract outside the cap as possible.

That would free up a lot of dollars and make us better at the back all at the same time.middleby prob won't go for it though.

Playing Kanta at the back is no better.

Slow gives the ball away and will pick up as many reds as Boogaard

I would on football ability piss off Mullen

Boogz is a better defender red cards aside

Though it would make more sense to get rid of Boogaard as he is on the bigger $$$

[plague]

Boogz is a better defender red cards aside

Though it would make more sense to get rid of Boogaard as he is on the bigger $$$

Yeah but I'm at the stage where I can't look past the reds.
Not only impacts the game he's playing but the suspensions on top penalise the team.

I'm saying with the rules the way they are having Kanta in the team and his wage outside the cap makes better sense for our squad.

If Kanta is costing our cap nothing* then it's money well spent.



* can some nerdy nerd confirm how much of Kantas figure would be outside the cap please.

[The Postman]

11 Under Contract, 4 unsigned atm

1. Mark Birighitti - Yet to be resigned
2. Daniel Mullen - 16/17
3. Jason Hoffman - Yet to be resigned
4. Nigel Boogaard - 17/18
5. Ben Kantarovski - Yet to be resigned
6.
7.
8. Mateo Poljak - 16/17
9.
10.
11. Labinot Halti - 16/17
12. Andy Brennan - 16/17
13.
14. Mitch Cooper - 16/17
15.
16. Steven Ugarković - 16/17
17. Radan Pavicevic - 16/17
18.
19. Morten Nordstrand - Yet to be resigned
20. Ben Kennedy - 16/17
21.
22. Lachlan Jackson - 16/17
23.
24. Nick Cowburn - 17/18

[stopper2]

I think it's more that Kitto is not seen as a starting player yet and as a backup we are stuck with Brenan and Pav on contract. If Brenan had of walked, as Miller tried to convince, I think Kitto would have been re-signed
This makes a lot of sense as we still have Brennan and Pav contracted, to then give Kitto a contract we would have 3 attackers on our books who are relatively young and inexperienced. Throw in Cooper as well who is still to cement a first XI spot and you can see the sense in this decision.
Amazing to think that in recent years we have not kept the likes of our best local kids in Bradbery, Remington and now Lundy but we persevere with Pav. Can't tell me he is a better footballer than those three!

[Jeterpool]

Another big off season of recruitment ahead

[The Postman]

If we had a game today

GK - BK
RB - Jackson
CB - Mullen
CB - Boogs
LB - Cowbie
CM - Ugar
CM - Poljak
RM - Pav
LM - Brennan
CAM - Cooper
ST - Labi

For me, we need starting caliber players in 8 positions - GK, RB, LB, CM, RM, LM,
ST/CAM and ST.

All 4 will hopefully be re-signed and possibly Cowbie into CM to make it 4 new starting guys. LB, another ST/CAM and 2 wide attackers.

Labi takes his rightful place as Super Sub, Kanta back up CM/CB and just need some cover across the backline.

[MFKS]

If we had a game today

GK - BK
RB - Jackson
CB - Mullen
CB - Boogs
LB - Cowbie
CM - Ugar
CM - Poljak
RM - Pav
LM - Brennan
CAM - Cooper
ST - Labi

For me, we need starting caliber players in 8 positions - GK, RB, LB, CM, RM, LM,
ST/CAM and ST.

All 4 will hopefully be re-signed and possibly Cowbie into CM to make it 4 new starting guys. LB, another ST/CAM and 2 wide attackers.

Labi takes his rightful place as Super Sub, Kanta back up CM/CB and just need some cover across the backline.

Nice touch saying that we need a new Goal Keeper as BK isn't starting calibre.


A very subtle sledge there that will see this thread pick up speed


Some fine work that is

[stopper2]

BK was our Player of the Year a few seasons back so don't know what else he has to prove that he is capable at this level.
Labi too in his time at WSW proved he was more than just a "super sub". His versatility too means he can start out wide or at the point.
Having said that though, if a new owner/s come on board, they need to get a Marquee striker...end of!

[turbojetfireV8]

BK was our Player of the Year a few seasons back so don't know what else he has to prove that he is capable at this level.

...and he would have kept more than three clean sheets for the season, pisspoor effort that... :popcorn:

[tomo]

BK was our Player of the Year a few seasons back so don't know what else he has to prove that he is capable at this level.
Labi too in his time at WSW proved he was more than just a "super sub". His versatility too means he can start out wide or at the point.
Having said that though, if a new owner/s come on board, they need to get a Marquee striker...end of!

They had to give it to someone, they were all sh*t, it was a draw of the hat

[parksey]

There's supposed to be a "major player announcement" being made tomorrow. I'm assuming it will be the re-signing of Birraz etc.

[borat]

Hoping it's a few players

[furns]

I would say its Morten, apparently Birraz is investigating o/s opportunities

[MFKS]

There's supposed to be a "major player announcement" being made tomorrow. I'm assuming it will be the re-signing of Birraz etc.

Hopefully to announce that Griff is coming back

[plague]

Venables

[q-money]

parisi

[furns]

Its the return of Picken

[sammydog]

Corbo

[Jeterpool]

Eags

[turbojetfireV8]

Ljubo

[leftrightout]

Teddy Sheringham... the herald is all over it no doubt!

[belchardo]

Michael Bridges

[GazFish35]

Wanchope, Sheva or Fletcher

[matty]

morty in for another season

[Bon]

morty in for another season

Just got the email too..
Awesome stuff.. :wub:

[borat]

It's Nobby, re-signed for another season

[leftrightout]

It's Nobby, re-signed for another season

Don't say it often but good work Jets!

[GazFish35]

Presser....



Monday 18 April 2016
Newcastle, New South Wales

Morten Nordstrand extends Jets stay

Newcastle Jets can today confirm that the club has re-signed impressive former Denmark international Morten Nordstrand for a further Hyundai A-League season.

Nordstrand joined the Jets in late January 2016 and proved to be a key member of Scott Miller’s squad in the final third of the regular season, scoring four goals in eight starts for the side from Hunter Stadium.

Indeed, attendees at the club’s annual Player of the Year gala on Friday evening voted one of Nordstrand’s goals as the Jets’ 'Goal of the Season' – that being his 53rd minute round 20 stunner against Wellington Phoenix in Newcastle.

Recognition with the Jets’ 'Goal of the Season' award solidifies Nordstrand’s reputation as a scorer of great goals, as just last month the former FC Copenhagen star was honoured in his homeland with Denmark’s 'Goal of the Year' gong for a second time.

Nordstrand said that he is pleased to have extended his stay with the Jets, and is looking forward to competing in the Hyundai A-League with a full pre-season under his belt.

“I have really enjoyed my time since I arrived in Newcastle,” Nordstrand explained. “Everybody at the club has been really kind and friendly, and they helped me settle in fast so I could show my qualities on the pitch.”

“I am really happy to have found a club that appreciates me both as a player and a person, and am grateful that the Jets gave me the opportunity to come and play in Australia.

“That is why I am really happy to extend my time at the club, and this time I look forward to being here from the start of the season and doing a whole pre-season.

“I came directly from holiday and had two training sessions before my first game, so I am excited to get the entire pre-season with the team.

“I think it [pre-season] will help my game and make my fit to play 90 minutes at my top level,” he said.

Nordstrand added that he was honoured to have had his sensational first strike for the Jets acknowledged at the club’s Awards evening.

“Honestly for me all goals are beautiful and it doesn’t matter how you score them as long as you do,” Nordstrand said. “But the first one I got against Wellington was special because it was my first goal for the club.”

“It’s a nice thing that I have two trophies this year for my goals.”

Newcastle Jets Head Coach Scott Miller believes Nordstrand’s re-signing is a coup for the club.

“The retention of Morten is an integral part in our recruitment and continued development process for Hyundai A-League season 2016/17,” Miller said.

“His [Nordstrand’s] technical ability and goal scoring record since joining the Jets is clear to see, and it is my intention to continue the recruitment process to support Morten in the attacking third to ensure that we can improve significantly in this area.”

“I am confident that the club can attract players of similar technical qualities and desire to represent Newcastle Jets in the near future,” Miller concluded

ENDS



Ben O'Neill
Media Manager

[stopper2]

Good to see that the Jets have been able to keep a player obviously high up on the list of priorities.
Our record has been poor in this regard over a number of years, so kudos to all involved.