Daily Australian News Thread 2016

[belchardo]

Yeah look that is a funny post and all but its wrong very much because everyone knows Griff is first and daylight is second.

and you spelt Jobe wrong.

yep, you spell Jobe L-A-Y-B-U-T-T

[q-money]

you can't spell griff without parisi

[Newcastlefootball]

Saw this on Facebook, thoughts??

Newcastle Legends Charity Football Match

A match that brings together Newcastle’s sporting community.
Newcastle Legends match will be played by past Newcastle United NSL legends & past Newcastle Jets legends.
This game is all about bringing the Newcastle football community together, raising money for a great charity and getting Newcastle excited about for the upcoming A-League season.
I know the town will be excited to see some of the old boys pull on the boots one last time, there is no one better to show what it means to play for Newcastle.
We would like to donate a % of the takings from the day to the Mark Hughes Foundation. He is a Newcastle Legend and a great bloke, very much a worthy charity.
We would like to bring both sporting teams together for this day. It would be amazing for the Newcastle community to sell out the stadium with Newcastle fans from both codes.
Ideally the game would be played before the main game on the 9th of October.
If that isn’t available then maybe a week before the season kicks off.
I’ve spoken to a few ex-players and they are very excited to be a part of this, I hope the Newcastle Jets let us make this happen as it will only bring positives for the team and the town of Newcastle.

[belchardo]

Saw this on Facebook, thoughts??

Newcastle Legends Charity Football Match

A match that brings together Newcastle’s sporting community.
Newcastle Legends match will be played by past Newcastle United NSL legends & past Newcastle Jets legends.
This game is all about bringing the Newcastle football community together, raising money for a great charity and getting Newcastle excited about for the upcoming A-League season.
I know the town will be excited to see some of the old boys pull on the boots one last time, there is no one better to show what it means to play for Newcastle.
We would like to donate a % of the takings from the day to the Mark Hughes Foundation. He is a Newcastle Legend and a great bloke, very much a worthy charity.
We would like to bring both sporting teams together for this day. It would be amazing for the Newcastle community to sell out the stadium with Newcastle fans from both codes.
Ideally the game would be played before the main game on the 9th of October.
If that isn’t available then maybe a week before the season kicks off.
I’ve spoken to a few ex-players and they are very excited to be a part of this, I hope the Newcastle Jets let us make this happen as it will only bring positives for the team and the town of Newcastle.

thought we hosted charity matches every home game.

[plague]

thought we hosted charity matches every home game.

Oh now see this is excellent.
Very well in Sir.

[MFKS]

Yeah look that is a funny post and all but its wrong very much because everyone knows Griff is first and daylight is second.

and you spelt Jobe wrong.

IMHO Birraz is the second greatest player the club has had.

Bloke saved our arse more times than anyone outside of Griff

Bloke is the second most talked about player on the Foz behind Griff


Hey I just dealing with the facts buddy.

It is what it is

[plague]

IMHO

There is nothing Humble about your opinion good sir.

I rate Biraz but you gotta be careful putting anyone anywhere near Griff.

It's why I keep daylight there at #2.

[MFKS]

There is nothing Humble about your opinion good sir.

I rate Biraz but you gotta be careful putting anyone anywhere near Griff.

It's why I keep daylight there at #2.

What position did daylight play??

Never heard of him

[stopper2]

Saw this on Facebook, thoughts??

Newcastle Legends Charity Football Match

A match that brings together Newcastle’s sporting community.
Newcastle Legends match will be played by past Newcastle United NSL legends & past Newcastle Jets legends.
This game is all about bringing the Newcastle football community together, raising money for a great charity and getting Newcastle excited about for the upcoming A-League season.
I know the town will be excited to see some of the old boys pull on the boots one last time, there is no one better to show what it means to play for Newcastle.
We would like to donate a % of the takings from the day to the Mark Hughes Foundation. He is a Newcastle Legend and a great bloke, very much a worthy charity.
We would like to bring both sporting teams together for this day. It would be amazing for the Newcastle community to sell out the stadium with Newcastle fans from both codes.
Ideally the game would be played before the main game on the 9th of October.
If that isn’t available then maybe a week before the season kicks off.
I’ve spoken to a few ex-players and they are very excited to be a part of this, I hope the Newcastle Jets let us make this happen as it will only bring positives for the team and the town of Newcastle.

Can I suggest "Men of Football" as the charity, an organisation who amongst other things assist past football participants who may have fallen on hard times and also provide support and assistance to the families of past and present football participants who have passed on or need their support.
No offence but I think support from the local Rugby League community would be very very minimal for a sockah game, couldn't imagine too many giving a toss just because one of their favourite sons' Charity is the fundraiser for the event.

[plague]

What position did daylight play??

Never heard of him

zero assists in his career.
no wonder you blokes don't rate him.

[GazFish35]

Can I suggest "Men of Football" as the charity, an organisation who amongst other things assist past football participants who may have fallen on hard times and also provide support and assistance to the families of past and present football participants who have passed on or need their support.
No offence but I think support from the local Rugby League community would be very very minimal for a sockah game, couldn't imagine too many giving a toss just because one of their favourite sons' Charity is the fundraiser for the event.

no doubt he mark hughes foundation is worthy cause, though if the goal is to bring "football" together, pass the money onto a football charity.
if the goal is to bring the "codes" together than have players from both codes on the pitch and split the money between the MHF and a football charity.
if the goal is simply to raise money from football people to pass on to the MHF, say that, and don't mention anything about being anyone together.

[ForeverRed]

Can I suggest "Men of Football" as the charity, an organisation who amongst other things assist past football participants who may have fallen on hard times and also provide support and assistance to the families of past and present football participants who have passed on or need their support.
No offence but I think support from the local Rugby League community would be very very minimal for a sockah game, couldn't imagine too many giving a toss just because one of their favourite sons' Charity is the fundraiser for the event.
I'm the secretary of Hunter Men of Football, happy to help out if required

[MFKS]

zero assists in his career.
no wonder you blokes don't rate him.

Statistics don't tell the full story

[Newcastlefootball]

Agreed, I think Men of Football is the way to go.

[plague]

Statistics don't tell the full story

Would you say Daylight is better than Alves or Iniesta?

[Jardelsimage]

did anyone watch the Matildas this morning?
is it just me but since egman officially became assistant coach, have they actually won a game

[plague]

Not sure if already posted.
blah blah blah from Mr Lee to ESPN.

As China and Australia become ever more intertwined, there is one humble club leading the way in nurturing the relationship between the two countries from a football perspective.

A-League outfit the Newcastle Jets have recently been purchased by Chinese businessman Martin Lee, and his dream of connecting his homeland with Australia -- the current champions of Asia -- is starting to come to fruition.

Lee, who also invests heavily in Chinese football through Shenzhen Renren, as well as European football, could become one of the game's more influential figures in time. For now, though, with the Jets' first competitive game under his ownership about to take place -- an FFA Cup tie with Melbourne Victory at Broadmeadow on Wednesday night -- Lee is simply enjoying the potential that exists within his investment.

"China and Australia are close partners, and are relatively complementary," Lee told ESPN FC.

"Football is a significant link, and Newcastle Jets will be an essential carrier not only to promote the cultural, sports and tourism communication between the two countries, but also the same with Newcastle and Shenzhen as cities.

"This acquisition will cause great chemical reactions both for China and Australia."

It is clear that Lee's aspirations are lofty. But with Newcastle having not qualified for the A-League finals series in six seasons, there is much for the CEO and Chairman of the Ledman Group to accomplish before he reaches his ultimate goal.

An area which the new Jets owner has already claimed victory is in the retention of key staff, led by gifted young coach Scott Miller. The former Fulham assistant demonstrated great leadership throughout his first season in charge, taking the Jets to the brink of a post-season appearance.

Now that Miller has had time to bring in the likes of Englishman Wayne Brown and local product Andrew Hoole ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, it appears the future is once again bright for a club which resides in one of Australia's football heartlands.

Martin Lee says that the Newcastle Jets will play an essential role in the growing relations between China and Australia.
Before embarking on the next A-League season, however, the Jets must negotiate a tricky passage through the FFA Cup. They have drawn traditional powerhouse Melbourne Victory, which is likely to provide Miller's charges with a stern test.

Regardless of that result, or that of any match in the early part of the season, Lee's commitment to Miller's vision and the club more generally should remain unwavering.

"I'm a huge fan of football since my college years," said Lee.

"Eight years ago, Ledman sold its high-tech LED products to the European leagues and started its connection with football.

"In 2011, we became the official cooperative partner of the Chinese Super League -- it was a milestone for our investment in the football industry.

"Later, our industrial chain in football fields expanded through China, investing in Shenzhen Renren, naming the Portuguese second division, the Lega Pro, and now the acquisition of Newcastle Jets.

"Up to now, football has grown to be an essential part of me."

This personal passion speaks to the growing love of football in the world's most populous country which, in turn, breeds a burning desire to win. Chinese Super League clubs continue to lure some of the world's best talent away from Europe, though the national team remains unable to claim its first major international trophy.


Jets manager Scott Miller led Newcastle to the brink of an A-League finals appearance under trying circumstances last season.
The pressure to advance Chinese football is something Lee is relishing, with the 2008 A-League champions, the Newcastle Jets, clearly set to play a pivotal role in an exchange of football knowledge.

"Based on the ambition of the Chinese society to promote football, I hope I can play an important part in the progress of the Chinese football industry achieving huge success and victory in the next 20 years," Lee said.

"Chinese society speaks highly of the acquisition of a top A-League club like the Newcastle Jets."

Lee's enthusiasm appears the perfect tonic for the Jets, who endured a tumultuous five-year period under controversial former owner Nathan Tinkler.

Renewed investment and belief seem to be flooding back into the club in equal measure, which can only aid Lee and Miller in their mission to send the Jets back to the pinnacle of Australian football.

In decades to come, China and Australia will share bonds like never before through all facets of life. And the Newcastle Jets -- a modest club from a regional coal-mining city -- will have been heavily involved in this evolution.

This week, when the players take to the pitch at a small suburban ground in Broadmeadow, that journey truly kicks off.

[MFKS]

did anyone watch the Matildas this morning?
is it just me but since egman officially became assistant coach, have they actually won a game

Didn't watch but caught the highlights and from this we can safely assume the EJ U15s would beat the Canadians by 5


On another note they want to be paid to play??

Seen a bunch of players making mistakes not acceptable in U 10s

Absolute joke the taxpayer funds them now with handouts as it is

[belchardo]

Not sure if already posted.
blah blah blah from Mr Lee to ESPN.

"Humble". Jeez!

[rhysd]

http://www.iltasanomat.fi/veikkausliiga/art-2000001233566.html

Looks like the no 9 I guess

[Guerny]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/06/jets-sign-finnish-striker-kokko

Jets beaten to announcing their own signing... Apparently no one works the marketing dept on weekends, or monday mornings...

[halo se7en]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/06/jets-sign-finnish-striker-kokko

Jets beaten to announcing their own signing... Apparently no one works the marketing dept on weekends, or monday mornings...

Because it sounds like the signing isn't 100% complete and the club have learnt before about jumping the gun.

[borat]

Medical to done first lads.....unless your are the son of the gaffer

[plague]

They need to Finnish up the past work first lads.

[Wilso8948]

They need to Finnish up the past work first lads.

Hopefully they don't Kokk this one up

[Jetmaster]

They need to Finnish up the past work first lads.

Ah too quick for me !

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Ah too quick for me !

Your misso say that to you a lot?

[Bon]

Your misso say that to you a lot?

:lulzturtle:

[furns]

Medical to done first lads.....unless your are the son of the gaffer
1304

[Premy]

Knowing our luck he'll get injured after 3 games and be Finnish.

[belchardo]

nix sign Marco Rossi

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/09/wellington-phoenix-a-league-intent-italian-signing

looks a good signing (apart from the whole match fixing ban).

phoenix look like they could be a real challenger this year.

[turbojetfireV8]

1305

Rossi ay? Will def win the championship this year for sure :popcorn:

[lquiquer]

As per Gatty on twitter
"Big news coming out of the Mariners. Josh Rose is off to Melbourne tomorrow for a medical before signing with Melbourne City"

[Grimario]

And Perth have signed someone else.

[belchardo]

JETS coach Scott Miller says one of the key lessons he learned from his first season as an A-League coach was that his players need to be physically and mentally stronger.


So throughout the 2015-16 pre-season, he has pushed Newcastle’s players to the limit in his quest for an edge that will help end the club’s six-season absence from the play-offs.

“My mentality this year is that our point of difference needs to be a number of things, but one of them is a stronger mentality through challenging periods of time, and a massive, massive shift when it comes to physical implications of the game and dominance,’’ Miller said.

“I want us to be really recognised for that, and I think we’re well on the way to doing so.’’

In comparison to 12 months ago, Miller said he had a better understanding of the “risks” of a 12- to 14-week pre-season.

“Last year I was probably a bit soft on them, essentially, in terms of managing managing the load,’’ he said.

“But that extra year, and with [new assistant coach Luciano Trani] coming on board this year, has allowed us to really test them mentally and via a physical load, more often than not.’’

Newcastle will ramp up their preparations for the coming season with a four-day training camp in northern NSW, culminating in a trial match against arch-rivals Central Coast at Tamworth on Saturday.

Miller said he hoped to field a “young, more dynamic squad, with a greater capacity physically” than in his first season at the club.

He hopes his roster will be bolstered by Finnish international Aleksandr Kokko, who has agreed terms with Newcastle for the next two seasons, pending a medical. Miller was disappointed that news of Kokko’s likely recruitment was prematurely released by his Finnish Premier League club, Rovaniemen Palloseura, but he was confident the 29-year-old would be a matchwinner in the A-League.

“Obviously technically and tactically he’ll need to adapt, but he’s got a pedigree of scoring goals, and the research went into him, in terms of all the facets that we look at,’’ Miller said. “He’s an attribute that the squad doesn’t have at the moment. We’ve got a lot of mobile, dynamic players, but he can be the platform as well.’’

Newcastle scored the fewest goals in the A-League last season – 28 in 27 games – but Kokko has a strike rate of better than a goal every other game in Finland.


http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4088816/miller-says-fitness-the-key-for-jets/?cs=306

we're in trouble if we're still in pre-season training for 2015-16 Dillon!

[GazFish35]

"Mentality" count: 2
"In terms of" count: 2
"Technically and tactically" count: 1
"Dynamic" count: 2


7 shots before I head to work.
Today will be fun!

[Wilso8948]

"Mentality" count: 2
"In terms of" count: 2
"Technically and tactically" count: 1
"Dynamic" count: 2


7 shots before I head to work.
Today will be fun!

I get the feeling every time he does an interview he's trying to prove the extent of his vocab.

[plague]

Miller says "his players need to be physically and mentally stronger".

Oh dear, so no mention of the coach being stronger and chasing a win when tied with 5 to go or subbing defenders on when behind?

He's gonna need a bigger bus this year to fit all these players under.

[Jeterpool]

Miller says "his players need to be physically and mentally stronger".

Oh dear, so no mention of the coach being stronger and chasing a win when tied with 5 to go or subbing defenders on when behind?

He's gonna need a bigger bus this year to fit all these players under.

This.

He learned that the players needed mentality and physicality!?! How this has been reported comes across as a blame game.

Isn't it the job of him and his team to build them up both physically and mentally?

Being able to identify your own faults is not a sign of weakness.

[Jeterpool]

"Mentality" count: 2
"In terms of" count: 2
"Technically and tactically" count: 1
"Dynamic" count: 2


7 shots before I head to work.
Today will be fun!

Glug glug.

It's all talking in circles around the issue using key phrases and words.

And that's great, but WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN!

[Jetmaster]

Timmeh deal confirmed....Coffs is booked!

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/tim-cahill-to-melbourne-city-socceroos-legend-on-way-back-to-aleague/news-story/cf808f1eebf74fbca385d26bdc1028c8

[Thomas477]

Seriously, if the club goes through with having our home game vs Citeh played up at Coffs, McKinna needs to go, simple.

[belchardo]

yeah, ****, imagine making a commitment and sticking to it! don't want that shit in our club.

[furns]

Question was already asked and answered, the game at Coffs can't be changed. And it was organised long before McKinna rocked up anyway.

[Captain Irrelevant]

yeah, ****, imagine making a commitment and sticking to it! don't want that shit in our club.

this.

[hawk]

pffft, timmy who. Just another big head. Our boys will nut him

[la bazzle]

Probs better not to lose at home anyway

[q-money]

Probs better not to lose at home anyway

:rof:

[stopper2]

Question was already asked and answered, the game at Coffs can't be changed. And it was organised long before McKinna rocked up anyway.

Yes, the deal was done well before McKinna came into the role as CEO. Eland would have been heavily involved in the decision.
Anyway as Lawrie has stated it can't be changed now.

As we are on this topic of Timmy playing for City, late this arvo at work a work-mate who doesn't go to games but has a "passing interest" in the Jets was saying how good it is to have Cahill in the A-League and that he would go and watch when City are playing up here :blush:, there was a bit of an awkward pause, then I replied and gave him the news that the Jets only home game for City this season will actually be played in Coffs Harbour! The look on his face was one of disbelief. Daresay, if this game was played at Hunter Stadium it would have got 25,000 plus.The potential of bringing in new people to come watch an A-League game (like my work-mate) would be massive.
Anyway good luck to Coffs and the Mid-North coast but seeing this was also mentioned on NBN news tonight I just have a gut feeling that we have definitely not heard the last of this.

[halo se7en]

Maybe we can just blame Miller for not preparing for another club signing someone like Timmy

[plague]

the hell you getting a crowd of 25,000 from?

They only got just under 22k for the Socceroos game, and that was against an opponent way better than the Jets.


or do you have like, a LOT of workmates?

[MFKS]

Maybe we can just blame Miller for not preparing for another club signing someone like Timmy

We will worry about that in January.

The bloke has to get some wins on the board to not be at Centrelink by then anyway

[stopper2]

the hell you getting a crowd of 25,000 from?

They only got just under 22k for the Socceroos game, and that was against an opponent way better than the Jets.


or do you have like, a LOT of workmates?
The Socceroos game was capped at 22,000 odd because Asian Cup regulations did not allocate seating that was uncovered, hence the northern and southern ends were not for sale. The game was technically a sell-out and I know quite a few people who wanted to go but couldn't get tickets.
Throught you would've known this plaguey as it was well documented at the time in the media!

Anyway, Kewell when he returned to the A-League for Victory a few years back helped attract a crowd of over 18,000 at Hunter Stadium. Cahill in recent years has surpassed Kewell in terms of profile and popularity, 25,000 would in my opinion not have been too far-fetched a crowd figure had this game had been played at Hunter Stadium, but it's hypothetical now.

[plague]

its ok Coffs in its reduced capacity might get a 12k sell out then you'll be happy.

as for your friends who wanted to go geez they must be lazy buggers because tickets were on sale on the day of the game.

anyway, i agree we should cater the whole season around blokes who may or may not feel like heading down for a look depending on an opposition player because that seems a way easier way to boost the crowd figures than actually having a decent team that plays good football. we have only gotten near 25k during finals or when the Wanderers made up 3/4 of the crowd.

oh and the 'official' crowd for Kewels return was 17,245 (not 'over' 18,000). Lucky you can't get the sack for having shitty stats unlike your boy Milos huh?

[skullboy]

As per Gatty on twitter
"Big news coming out of the Mariners. Josh Rose is off to Melbourne tomorrow for a medical before signing with Melbourne City"

Geez I'm running out of Gypos to hate. I hope they are going to sign a few more knobs.

[stopper2]

its ok Coffs in its reduced capacity might get a 12k sell out then you'll be happy.

as for your friends who wanted to go geez they must be lazy buggers because tickets were on sale on the day of the game.

anyway, i agree we should cater the whole season around blokes who may or may not feel like heading down for a look depending on an opposition player because that seems a way easier way to boost the crowd figures than actually having a decent team that plays good football. we have only gotten near 25k during finals or when the Wanderers made up 3/4 of the crowd.

oh and the 'official' crowd for Kewels return was 17,245 (not 'over' 18,000). Lucky you can't get the sack for having shitty stats unlike your boy Milos huh?
Why always get personal?
Maybe tickets for the Socceroos v UAE were available on game day as you say, I'm just going by some people I know saying they were unable to get tickets online for the semi.
I'm over the Milos thing, looks like you still want to keep this pathetic little argument going, get a life bud!

[Jetmaster]

I'm with Stopper - the AFC crowd by all accounts would have made the 30,000 mark had the hills been officially open - ticket sales online sold out quickly and the large interstate and Sydney contingent couldn't get here.

As for Coff's we've been expecting this a while. I doubt there will now be a switch as if there was Coff's will then go on about the FFA and tell them to stick their league.

The issue now is the stadium - it's sort of a long weekend, the ground has one small grandstand and apparently a capacity of 20,000 (though if you look at pics of it you wonder how). Alot of locals will attend and many will come down from the north coast too. A fair few Newcastle people will make a weekend of it and there is member admission.

What if the thing sells out and members who travel up on the day can't get in? We already have Gold and Platinum members banished to the grass. If both sides are doing well and Timmymania has been ramped up it good get ugly. And if there is a summer storm....

http://www.outdoordesign.com.au/images/uploads/2013120613863031904625.jpg

[Jeterpool]

Cahill has a two year deal. We will see him twice next year.

[Captain Irrelevant]

where was this outrage when we missed seeing Cameron Watson play against us in 2012 when we played the reds in Bathurst?

[De-Champ]

I'm with Stopper - the AFC crowd by all accounts would have made the 30,000 mark had the hills been officially open - ticket sales online sold out quickly and the large interstate and Sydney contingent couldn't get here.

As for Coff's we've been expecting this a while. I doubt there will now be a switch as if there was Coff's will then go on about the FFA and tell them to stick their league.

The issue now is the stadium - it's sort of a long weekend, the ground has one small grandstand and apparently a capacity of 20,000 (though if you look at pics of it you wonder how). Alot of locals will attend and many will come down from the north coast too. A fair few Newcastle people will make a weekend of it and there is member admission.

What if the thing sells out and members who travel up on the day can't get in? We already have Gold and Platinum members banished to the grass. If both sides are doing well and Timmymania has been ramped up it good get ugly. And if there is a summer storm....

http://www.outdoordesign.com.au/images/uploads/2013120613863031904625.jpg

Hills not open....just another excuse on why crowd did not turn up. its a moot point now, but I attended all the Asian cup games in newcastle and bought my tickets at the gate on the day/night.
As for work mates that were going to attend but didn't... I have been hearing excuses like that for years. Gees way back in the Breakers day when they played on a Friday night, the biggest excuse for not going to the game was it looked like it was going to rain. That has been replaced now by if so and so was playing, if they were winning..etc

[lquiquer]

pffft, timmy who. Just another big head. Our boys will nut him

Timmy will be injured or suspended......No Coffs for him

[Jetmaster]

Hills not open....just another excuse on why crowd did not turn up.

Excuse?


In accordance with FIFA World Cup regulations, the AFC have prevented the local organising committee from selling tickets to the two non-seated hills behind the goals at Hunter Stadium, which reduces the capacity of the venue from 33,000 to approximately 23,000.

The game was officially a sellout (this was the only sellout of the Hunter games)....there were some tix available on the day because alot of Japanese had fully expected being there and returned them.

[Jetmaster]

https://scontent.fadl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/13962653_1030764340352579_4528463948274847044_n.pn g?oh=14cdca54339cb573ab49c72d2374ae16&oe=5815F40E

:banghead:

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

https://scontent.fadl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/13962653_1030764340352579_4528463948274847044_n.pn g?oh=14cdca54339cb573ab49c72d2374ae16&oe=5815F40E

:banghead:

Big Dazza! Great signing.

[De-Champ]

The game was officially a sellout (this was the only sellout of the Hunter games)....there were some tix available on the day because alot of Japanese had fully expected being there and returned them.

That may be true but an official sell out does not mean that people attend.. Just look at ANZ when they say the game is a sell out but there are empty seats as you look around the stadium.

[lquiquer]

In the Herald
"Gallop was adamant Cahill stood above signings like Alessandro Del Pierro, David Villa, Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell"...:roflz:

[De-Champ]

In the Herald
"Gallop was adamant Cahill stood above signings like Alessandro Del Pierro, David Villa, Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell"...:roflz:

On the TV he did qualify that saying words to the effect that Del Piero had a bigger impact internationally but Cahill would make a bigger impact nationally.

[The Dunster]

Big Dazza! Great signing.

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Darren+Cahill+2012+Brisbane+International+M4m_Irtr Fmcl.jpg

The irony here being that Darren Cahill retired from tennis due to chronic knee problems and ten or so operations to fix them.

Ticks every box for a Jets signing.

[The Dunster]

Timmy will be injured or suspended......No Coffs for him

https://i.imgflip.com/18t9te.jpg (https://imgflip.com/i/18t9te)

[plague]

I'm just going by some people I know saying they were unable to get tickets online for the semi.
I'm over the Milos thing,

Yeah but these are the same people you expect to turn up as part of your 25k except they won't because they were never actually coming.

Accept it. Jets crowds are lame and won't get better til the team deserves them.

I'm over the Milos thing too, I'm just revelling in your assist argument being outed for its lameness.

Long live assists.
Long live lame arguments.


Although did you see Messi's bicycle assist the other day?
Phwooaaarrrr.

[Jetmaster]

It's a shame really, but the three times we could have got a 25-30,000 crowd (2008 semi final, Beckham match, AFC semi), we were impacted by reduced capacity.

[plague]

we should play all our games at Homebush so we never have this problem.

[belchardo]

FFA to start talks with Ronaldinho as Milos Ninkovic wants out of Sydney FC

A day after announcing Melbourne City's signing of Tim Cahill, Football Federation Australia is ramping up its pursuit of Ronaldinho and Diego Forlan with negotiations set to take place as early as next week.

The brother and agent of Brazilian star Ronaldinho will land in Sydney on Monday for scheduled talks with the FFA over a possible move to the A-League.

While discussions are yet to include A-League clubs, the 10 members have been put on notice about the availability of the 36-year-old as a guest player. Under the new regulations, a guest player paid outside of the salary cap can be registered for the entire season, however those adjustments may still not be sufficient enough to sway some potential suitors in the A-League.

As part of the marquee fund allocated to star signings, the FFA is taking a more active role in negotiations for major recruits and is understood to be involved in talks for Uruguayan striker Forlan to Brisbane Roar.

The FFA is eager to make Ronaldinho another high-profile guest player for the coming season but is likely to face a hard sell to the clubs who will pick up the bulk of the player's wage bill.

Sources at Western Sydney ruled out a potential move for the two-time world player of the year and will likely not pursue a move for any guest player this season. Fairfax Media understands the club remains in the market for a foreign marquee player though that is unlikely to be a high-profile star.

Sydney FC are more willing to sign Ronaldinho as a guest player though any potential move will first have to receive the blessing of the club's football department and coach Graham Arnold. Senior club officials informed Fairfax Media they have no plans for a guest player but they will make the funds available if they are convinced of the investment, marketing impact but most importantly, the benefit to the football department.

The new approach is a stark contrast to the Sky Blues' strategies of the past where they have been willing to sign several short-term guest players such as Kazu Miura, Benito Carbone and Lucas Neill. While the club is yet to be convinced of making a move for the veteran attacking midfielder, Sydney could soon find themselves in the search for a new creative player after Serbian international Milos Ninkovic rocked the club with a request for a release this week.

The 31-year-old midfielder is understood to have approached the club requesting the final year of his contract be mutually terminated to pursue a move with an unnamed club from the Middle East. Fairfax Media understands Sydney FC were angered by negotiations taking place without their knowledge for a lucrative deal understood to be worth almost $2.5 million per season.

Chief executive Tony Pignata ruled out releasing Ninkovic before the end of his contract and says the club has not received any offer from the Middle Eastern club. "We've had no offer or correspondence from any club. He's a contracted player and he has a year to go on his current deal. He remains a part of Graham Arnold's plans for the season and he's not being released," Pignata said.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4093727/ffa-to-start-talks-with-ronaldinho-as-milos-ninkovic-wants-out-of-sydney-fc/?cs=4173

[Grimario]

Forlan signed with some IPL side yesterday.

[De-Champ]

Forlan signed with some IPL side yesterday.

the IPL is a very short comp. He could possible still sign with an A League club

[stopper2]

Yeah but these are the same people you expect to turn up as part of your 25k except they won't because they were never actually coming.

Accept it. Jets crowds are lame and won't get better til the team deserves them.

I'm over the Milos thing too, I'm just revelling in your assist argument being outed for its lameness.

Long live assists.
Long live lame arguments.


Although did you see Messi's bicycle assist the other day?
Phwooaaarrrr.

Why aren't you in politics plague?
Have to hand it to you, you are good at manipulating and twisting around someone elses opinion so that in the end the whole issue is clouded and the argument is about a totally different one from the original one discussed in the first place.
P.S. you don't have to reply, just accept a "compliment" when I give you one!

[lquiquer]

It's a shame really, but the three times we could have got a 25-30,000 crowd (2008 semi final, Beckham match, AFC semi), we were impacted by reduced capacity.

What's a shame is these f**ks will spend 1.3billions in Sydney and we can't even get 30ish M to put seats on the hill.......

[Grimario]

the IPL is a very short comp. He could possible still sign with an A League club

3 month deal... so he would miss 5-6 games. Don't we have a transfer window as well? Or would this be considered a Free Agent signing or something?

[De-Champ]

3 month deal... so he would miss 5-6 games. Don't we have a transfer window as well? Or would this be considered a Free Agent signing or something?

he could come in at the half way point or whenever the transfer window reopens.

[hawk]

the IPL is a very short comp. He could possible still sign with an A League club

Ive seen some who are over 6 foot

[lquiquer]

Isn't it ISL by the way?

[Sammy1988]

be optimistic
http://www.cheapsoccerjersey.org/linkimages/cheap-football-shirts.jpg

[Retro Jet]

Brisvegas trying to outdo us on the sh!t owners front.
How dare they!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/18/axed-cobb-never-right-man-brisbane-roar-job

[GazFish35]

I like how some reckon the FFA should step in now, "like they did at Newy" when the fail to recognise how bad a basket case we were and for how long.
By my calculations the roar have another three seasons before they are in our situation that warranted FFA action

[MFKS]

FFA have today altered a couple of our home games

The Gypo home game has moved from Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th February

More importantly they have stripped us of a rare Friday night game

They have moved the Roar game on 3rd March to Sunday 5th March with a 7pm KO


All in the aid of allegedly helping HAL sides in the ACL

[Jeterpool]

FFA have today altered a couple of our home games

The Gypo home game has moved from Saturday 25th to Sunday 26th February

More importantly they have stripped us of a rare Friday night game

They have moved the Roar game on 3rd March to Sunday 5th March with a 7pm KO


All in the aid of allegedly helping HAL sides in the ACL

The A-League press release says the gypo match is still on Saturday, bit with KO now 5pm, not 5:35 as originally planned. Am I missing something?

EDIT - Just checked the online fixtures and it says Sunday.

[MFKS]

All over Jets social media if you want confirmation

[Jeterpool]

All over Jets social media if you want confirmation

I trust you over the FFA when it comes to getting details in a press release right.

[pv4]

ANOTHER Saturday game taken off us ffs

[Macca]

Saturday 5pm games are shit anyway

[hawk]

FFA cvnts. Sundays are for window lickers

[MFKS]

FFA cvnts. Sundays are for window lickers

But so is the club

The Gypo game early Saturday or early Sunday is 6 of one half a dozen of the other.
Both are shit times

To lose the coveted Friday night spot and get **** all for it is the problem

At least negotiate another Friday night game change in our favour or better yet a Saturday night game

But no we just bend over and get ****ed over as per usual

[pv4]

Friday, Saturday, arvo, night - I don't care, I just hate Sunday games hey.

[GazFish35]

Oh member.

You don't really think the clubs (any of them) have any sway over when foxtel want these games to be played.

If you're gonna shit bag the club for a limp wristed decision at least choose one they have at least 1% impact on.

[MFKS]

Oh member.

You don't really think the clubs (any of them) have any sway over when foxtel want these games to be played.

If you're gonna shit bag the club for a limp wristed decision at least choose one they have at least 1% impact on.
They don't have 1% impact on anything.

Scoreboard
League Table
Boardroom

Is there anything the club actually is responsible for??

They seem to be devoid of any responsibility for anything that happens to them.

[GazFish35]

Actually the three things you just listed.

You're like George donikian!

[MFKS]

Actually the three things you just listed.

You're like George donikian!

Your right they do have the ability to impact these 3 things.

Just a pity they choose to not make the significant efforts to impact these things and are quite content to lose come at the back of the field and get walked all over by anyone who wishes to

[halo se7en]

Your right they do have the ability to impact these 3 things.

Just a pity they choose to not make the significant efforts to impact these things and are quite content to lose come at the back of the field and get walked all over by anyone who wishes to

If every little thing they do is so painful for you, why are you still here? Why not switch clubs, or even sports? Serious questions.

How much joy do you think you've taken from this club over 11 seasons? Maybe half a dozen moments? Doesn't seem worth it for someone like you.

[lquiquer]

If every little thing they do is so painful for you, why are you still here? Why not switch clubs, or even sports? Serious questions.

How much joy do you think you've taken from this club over 11 seasons? Maybe half a dozen moments? Doesn't seem worth it for someone like you.

Who switch clubs FFS ?? here for the good and the bad times.....just seems to be more bad than good that's all

[MFKS]

If every little thing they do is so painful for you, why are you still here? Why not switch clubs, or even sports? Serious questions.

How much joy do you think you've taken from this club over 11 seasons? Maybe half a dozen moments? Doesn't seem worth it for someone like you.

Switch clubs??

What sort of plastic fan do you take me for??


You must take joy in failure and excuses

I don't.
Not my thing

[turbojetfireV8]

wrong answer - we obviously all share a fetish for smacking our heads against a brick wall otherwise we wouldn't bother coming into this forum... :popcorn:

[MFKS]

wrong answer - we obviously all share a fetish for smacking our heads against a brick wall otherwise we wouldn't bother coming into this forum... :popcorn:
Fetish??

No I wouldn't think I actually enjoy us being shit. I am quite vocal on us doing shit to not be so shit.


To me the ones with the fetish are the ones who continue to back the clubs failings with excuses for why they can't get their shit together.

They seem afraid of accepting future success

[hawk]

Fetish??

No I wouldn't think I actually enjoy us being shit. I am quite vocal on us doing shit to not be so shit.


To me the ones with the fetish are the ones who continue to back the clubs failings with excuses for why they can't get their shit together.

They seem afraid of accepting future success

They know there's minimal success but like to stay positive for mental health reasons

[GazFish35]

Others are just realists and understand simple fixes for the shithole we are in don't exist, and that holding the club to account for not acheiving the impossible is pointless.

[halo se7en]

Switch clubs??

What sort of plastic fan do you take me for??


You must take joy in failure and excuses

I don't.
Not my thing

Yep, because that's exactly what I said. I'm just someone who doesn't risk bursting a blood vessel every single day because of something I perceive the club to be doing or not doing, while ignoring the realities of the situation. I don't enjoy losing, but I'm not going to get angry until there's something worth getting angry about. We've had plenty of those moments in the past, especially during the Tinkler/Stubbins era.

But I'm yet to see anything even remotely worth getting angry about this season. I don't like everything Miller does nor do I think he's perfect. I'd like him to show a little more emotion during games and interviews and not fall back on the technical/tactical speak. I'd like him to be more aggressive and risky with subs when we're losing. Are these things worth getting angry over? No. That's his style of managing.

I'd like Lee to be a little more adventurous in his signings this season, rather the next couple. Worth getting angry over? No. If you don't like that, bankroll the team and do it your way. And you trot out the word 'excuses' all the time, but I'm yet to see them do that this season. What excuses are they making?

You have this unrealistic expectation that every single thing the club does should be perfect and without fault, and expecting us to do it better than every other club in the competition. You expect us to win every game, and to sign the best players in the league - neither of which is ever going to happen. You expect us to make up a gap, both on-field and off-field that has realistically been widening ever since we won the title. You expect the manager to be accountable but for him to also criticise players in the media. You expect the club to be run properly and be an attractive proposition to players, yet you want them to just dump players before their contract ends.

Are Lee, McKinna and Miller running this club into the ground? Or are they slowly building it back up from the cluster**** that Tinkler/FFA left us with? If you honestly think its the former, you're beyond help.

[The Dunster]

It was only a matter of time before the fans became as complacent as the gaffer and the players. At this level you play to win and anything less is failure.

[Retro Jet]

Sh!tney FC, not wanting to be outdone by the Jerks
who signed Kokko the clown have signed their own version
in Bobo the clown...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/21/bobo-signs-sydney-fcs-marquee-star

[leftrightout]

Sh!tney FC, not wanting to be outdone by the Jerks
who signed Kokko the clown have signed their own version
in Bobo the clown...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/08/21/bobo-signs-sydney-fcs-marquee-star

Good to see one of the Jets greatest ever pop up in that video... brilliant assist by the one and only puddle!

[halo se7en]

It was only a matter of time before the fans became as complacent as the gaffer and the players. At this level you play to win and anything less is failure.

:banghead:

[turbojetfireV8]

https://twitter.com/JamesGardiner42/status/767571297433821184 Lawrie retweeted Gardiner's comments so I guess the club will give us more details soon with luck

[stopper2]

Yep, because that's exactly what I said. I'm just someone who doesn't risk bursting a blood vessel every single day because of something I perceive the club to be doing or not doing, while ignoring the realities of the situation. I don't enjoy losing, but I'm not going to get angry until there's something worth getting angry about. We've had plenty of those moments in the past, especially during the Tinkler/Stubbins era.

But I'm yet to see anything even remotely worth getting angry about this season. I don't like everything Miller does nor do I think he's perfect. I'd like him to show a little more emotion during games and interviews and not fall back on the technical/tactical speak. I'd like him to be more aggressive and risky with subs when we're losing. Are these things worth getting angry over? No. That's his style of managing.

I'd like Lee to be a little more adventurous in his signings this season, rather the next couple. Worth getting angry over? No. If you don't like that, bankroll the team and do it your way. And you trot out the word 'excuses' all the time, but I'm yet to see them do that this season. What excuses are they making?

You have this unrealistic expectation that every single thing the club does should be perfect and without fault, and expecting us to do it better than every other club in the competition. You expect us to win every game, and to sign the best players in the league - neither of which is ever going to happen. You expect us to make up a gap, both on-field and off-field that has realistically been widening ever since we won the title. You expect the manager to be accountable but for him to also criticise players in the media. You expect the club to be run properly and be an attractive proposition to players, yet you want them to just dump players before their contract ends.

Are Lee, McKinna and Miller running this club into the ground? Or are they slowly building it back up from the cluster**** that Tinkler/FFA left us with? If you honestly think its the former, you're beyond help.

In all honesty it was disappointing to finish 8th last season but the club both on and off the field was in a better position then we were compared to at the end of season 2014/15. I wouldn't call them massive strides forward as yet but clearly now with Ledman taking the club is now building again on top of last season.
There is an air of stability both at the club and within the playing group which hasn't been there for quite a while.
Behind the scenes the whole operations have been run on a shoestring budget for years and I can see this as being a priority in rectifying first and foremost.
We can't expect to both compete with the top teams and by the same token attract top quality players to the club when we have in comparison to the big clubs....an amateurish set-up.
I would be very surprised if we can make the top four this coming season, mid-table though should be a realistic goal (7th at worst, 5th at best) though. Miller has kept the bulk of the squad together from last season and also having got rid of players "surplus to his requirements" and added players that HE feels will complement the squad, he no doubt must improve on the 30 points from 2015/16.
I think most supporters aren't expecting any miracles in the first year under Ledman but by the same token we want to see the club progressing (I was tempted to use "moving forward" here by the way lol) otherwise this whole "competing in the ACL within 3 years" will seem like a crock of shit!

[halo se7en]

In all honesty it was disappointing to finish 8th last season but the club both on and off the field was in a better position then we were compared to at the end of season 2014/15. I wouldn't call them massive strides forward as yet but clearly now with Ledman taking the club is now building again on top of last season.
There is an air of stability both at the club and within the playing group which hasn't been there for quite a while.
Behind the scenes the whole operations have been run on a shoestring budget for years and I can see this as being a priority in rectifying first and foremost.
We can't expect to both compete with the top teams and by the same token attract top quality players to the club when we have in comparison to the big clubs....an amateurish set-up.
I would be very surprised if we can make the top four this coming season, mid-table though should be a realistic goal (7th at worst, 5th at best) though. Miller has kept the bulk of the squad together from last season and also having got rid of players "surplus to his requirements" and added players that HE feels will complement the squad, he no doubt must improve on the 30 points from 2015/16.
I think most supporters aren't expecting any miracles in the first year under Ledman but by the same token we want to see the club progressing (I was tempted to use "moving forward" here by the way lol) otherwise this whole "competing in the ACL within 3 years" will seem like a crock of shit!

Totally agree Stopper. But some "fans" on here are expecting us to win every game, without taking into consideration everything else. And apparently taking the view that we both do, we're just burying our heads in the sand, and 'making excuses for the club'

[lquiquer]

God damn right I expect them to win every game

[stopper2]

Totally agree Stopper. But some "fans" on here are expecting us to win every game, without taking into consideration everything else. And apparently taking the view that we both do, we're just burying our heads in the sand, and 'making excuses for the club'

That's fine halo, though I can fully understand other supporters frustration, yes they probably need to look at the "big picture" and give Ledman Group some leeway but as long as the criticism is contstructive that's fine too.
Could be worse, could be a Knights supporter :rof:

[MFKS]

Totally agree Stopper. But some "fans" on here are expecting us to win every game, without taking into consideration everything else. And apparently taking the view that we both do, we're just burying our heads in the sand, and 'making excuses for the club'
Of course I expect us to win every game. There isn't a team in the HAL we can't beat. We ain't playing Barcelona or Bayern Munich etc

I fully expect us to make the Top 4 and there is no reason why we can not do it.


Taking into consideration anything else is offering excuses.

So Top 4 it is

[stopper2]

Of course I expect us to win every game. There isn't a team in the HAL we can't beat. We ain't playing Barcelona or Bayern Munich etc

I fully expect us to make the Top 4 and there is no reason why we can not do it.


Taking into consideration anything else is offering excuses.

So Top 4 it is

Admire your bravado Member and nothing wrong with that but I would personally be happy if we can double our home wins to 8 games this season, up from the abmyssal 4 of last season. All this talk of connecting with the community is great but winning home games where supporters leave home games happy with a win is the best way of "connecting" and boosting home crowds.

[hawk]

Totally agree Stopper. But some "fans" on here are expecting us to win every game, without taking into consideration everything else. And apparently taking the view that we both do, we're just burying our heads in the sand, and 'making excuses for the club'

win every game? who said that? no one here. Expecting to be competitive and having some finals footy in a 6 yr period is a fair expectation. 10 yrs of pathetic excuses is not on anymore.

Could go join fairyland United where constant losing is enjoyable and where there are free pony pals after every game, also called CCM, enjoy.

[lquiquer]

win every game? who said that? no one here.
I did... :grin:..... ^^^^^ up there :thumbsup:

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-set-for-three-game-china-tour/1wu4xu26r8u2i1glqp78cv9wnh From the Jets' website re the China tour

[Jetmaster]

Streams?

[MFKS]

Finally the dream match up will occur

Liaoning WhoWin
V
Newcastle WhoLose


5
5
5

[Jeterpool]

Finally the dream match up will occur

Liaoning WhoWin
V
Newcastle WhoLose


5
5
5

Nope. It's already been done. See the footer. Grim cracked the joke when we signed Billy Celeski


Quote Originally Posted by Grimario View Post
Great. He's gone from Liaoning Whowin to Newcastle Wholose.

Grimario has now been outed as a MFKS Multi. Tell me member, how are you enjoying disc golf?

[halo se7en]

win every game? who said that? no one here. Expecting to be competitive and having some finals footy in a 6 yr period is a fair expectation. 10 yrs of pathetic excuses is not on anymore.

Could go join fairyland United where constant losing is enjoyable and where there are free pony pals after every game, also called CCM, enjoy.

And where have I ever said I don't expect us to be competitive? I think Miller has put together a very competitive side, but that doesn't seem enough for some people.

[lquiquer]

Every games.......even Singapore sixes

[MFKS]

And where have I ever said I don't expect us to be competitive? I think Miller has put together a very competitive side, but that doesn't seem enough for some people.
A competitive side is an excuse for a side that doesn't win.
A competitive side finishes outside the top 6

Can shove a competitive side you know where.

Top 4 is where it is at.

Time for Millertime to lead us to the ACL as anything less is a failure

[monz6]

Totally agree Stopper. But some "fans" on here are expecting us to win every game, without taking into consideration everything else. And apparently taking the view that we both do, we're just burying our heads in the sand, and 'making excuses for the club'

The people who expect them to win every game aren't looking at it as in "we have to win 27 matches"... They are looking at is as in we should be able to beat every side in the Comp (and by that I don't mean finish the season with nine wins). no side has ever won every game in the a league and most likely it'll never happen. But settling for being mediocre is why we are in this situation which "some "fans"" label as an excuse to settle for mediocre. If we don't break the cycle of it then it will keep being an excuse and we'll never cheer our team in a finals match.

[boz-monaut]

all this nonsense just comes down to personality

some of our fans are highly successful people in their own right - complete winners in life, who have a list of achievements as long as their enormous wangs

these fans expect the extraordinary success from the Jets that they experience in all other aspects of their lives (financial, sexual, employment, power, authority)

[plague]

all this nonsense just comes down to personality

some of our fans are highly successful people in their own right - complete winners in life, who have a list of achievements as long as their enormous wangs

these fans expect the extraordinary success from the Jets that they experience in all other aspects of their lives (financial, sexual, employment, power, authority)

Guess that's why I've always wanted the Jets to be a bunch of 12 year olds living in their mums basement making poop jokes and laughing at all the hot takes on the Internet all the while being hilariously funny and dashingly handsome.

[GazFish35]

When did we pass through the looking glass?

[turbojetfireV8]

Hopefully we take this challenge seriously and play well to get good media coverage for our owner in his own backyard, that may bring the rewards the team needs in terms of future funding especially of a few marquees. I'd be far more worried if we don't put on a good show and get the publicity over there, the sheen might wear off Martin's new investment and he may become more cautious about his ACL dreams and what we are worth. FFA Cup is meaningless against this tour, even if we won the Cup interest would be zero in China and that's where our owner has his primary focus, but some good play to surprise the Chinese football media and win them over could shape our future chances of getting the funding to even begin to get on a level playing field with the Melbourne and Sydney clubs

[The Dunster]

Hopefully we take this challenge seriously and play well to get good media coverage for our owner in his own backyard, that may bring the rewards the team needs in terms of future funding especially of a few marquees. I'd be far more worried if we don't put on a good show and get the publicity over there, the sheen might wear off Martin's new investment and he may become more cautious about his ACL dreams and what we are worth. FFA Cup is meaningless against this tour, even if we won the Cup interest would be zero in China and that's where our owner has his primary focus, but some good play to surprise the Chinese football media and win them over could shape our future chances of getting the funding to even begin to get on a level playing field with the Melbourne and Sydney clubs

And yet I seem to recall Adelaide being the benchmark of the competition not Sydney or Melbourne clubs. Amazing how FFA and media marketing strategies makes so many of us oblivious to the facts [myself included].

[WolfMan]

Rojas returns to Victory

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-victory-signs-former-johnny-warren-medallist/1vomijdh51lln1q1yn7fhylp8f

[Couscous]

Merrick did all the hard work in convincing Rojas to return to the A-League, now he shits in Ernie's helmet and goes to Victory.

Marco is an arsehole*.

* uninformed, internet opinion

[leftrightout]

Great signing for them, he absolutely tore the league up last time he played.

Victory looking good once again. They lose Finkler and Kosta, pick up Troisi and Rojas. Not a bad trade really!

Their issue is once again going to be their defence

[The Dunster]

Great signing for them, he absolutely tore the league up last time he played.

Victory looking good once again. They lose Finkler and Kosta, pick up Troisi and Rojas. Not a bad trade really!

Their issue is once again going to be their defence

17 goals in 71 appearances for Rojas. However, he scored 15 of them in the 2012/2013 season playing for Melbourne Victory. Since that he's struggled with injuries and been punted by every team he's played for. So one good season and piss poor before and after.
Hopefully they paid a fortune for him.

Troisi though is a great signing for any club.

[turbojetfireV8]

And yet I seem to recall Adelaide being the benchmark of the competition not Sydney or Melbourne clubs. Amazing how FFA and media marketing strategies makes so many of us oblivious to the facts [myself included].

surely a team that failed in this year's FFA Cup cannot be considered a benchmark can it???... :popcorn: anyways, I mean teams with unlimited wallets, that's what I'd really like to see us compete with... ;)

[GazFish35]

Jets sounding out Birmingham Gardens as a home base.....

Thoughts?

[Grimario]

Thoughts?

I have them, sometimes.

[The Dunster]

Jets sounding out Birmingham Gardens as a home base.....

Thoughts?

Good idea. Although the way the knights are going the Jets might hold all the cards at Hunter Stadium soon enough.

[MFKS]

Jets sounding out Birmingham Gardens as a home base.....

Thoughts?
For what???

Training??
Yoof games??

Because if the plan is to go back to Breakers Stadium then the club needs its head read unless Ledman is planning on building us a proper ground out there

[sammydog]

For what???

Training??
Yoof games??

Because if the plan is to go back to Breakers Stadium then the club needs its head read unless Ledman is planning on building us a proper ground out there

What I have heard is that the plan is for,

- Training Base
- NPL Youth home ground
- Preseason Games
- FFA Cup games (so one a year)
- Office
- Shop

Regular season to be at Hunter Stadium.

[furns]

For what???

Training??
Yoof games??

Because if the plan is to go back to Breakers Stadium then the club needs its head read unless Ledman is planning on building us a proper ground out theremaybe before flying off the handle - you might try reading the article that answers all of your questions.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4126937/jets-weigh-up-dog-track-as-home-base-i-photos/

[turbojetfireV8]

I think as a training ground and headquarters it may be OK, but I'm not nostalgic for the old days, no parking, no viable public transport, marshland and mozzies, probably totally unsuitable to expand the site due to no parking and surrounded by swampland, in reality it could only ever be a makeshift base

[leftrightout]

For what???

Training??
Yoof games??

Because if the plan is to go back to Breakers Stadium then the club needs its head read unless Ledman is planning on building us a proper ground out there

Yes, they are thinking about it becoming a training base, youth and women's home ground.

[Bremsstrahlung]

maybe before flying off the handle - you might try reading the article that answers all of your questions.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4126937/jets-weigh-up-dog-track-as-home-base-i-photos/

But where's the fun in that?

[GazFish35]

Like most on here, I'm no professional football coach, but I'd have thought they'd need more fields to train with.

Even watching few sessions at Ray watt, they clearly use two fields.

I think a home add they own would be fantastic, but one field just doesnt seem enough

[sammydog]

Once you remove the dog track and turf it, there is a lot of extra space that opens up. Probably not two full pitches though.

----edit----

Just took a few dimensions of six maps, you could put two pitches in there running eats/west is they went to the outside extremities of the dog track. It would be tight, but it could happen.

[GazFish35]

Like most on here, I'm no professional football coach, but I'd have thought they'd need more fields to train with.

Even watching few sessions at Ray watt, they clearly use two fields.

I think a homebase they own would be fantastic, but one field just doesnt seem enough

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Once you remove the dog track and turf it, there is a lot of extra space that opens up. Probably not two full pitches though.

----edit----

Just took a few dimensions of six maps, you could put two pitches in there running eats/west is they went to the outside extremities of the dog track. It would be tight, but it could happen.

So what do they do when it floods, like March/April? :D

[MFKS]

So what do they do when it floods, like March/April? :D

Artificial turf it then

[vikingjet]

Should train at Dudley. 100 years of liniment soaked into the turf gives it a particular kind of reek

Kom igjen vikinger

[belchardo]

VJ! how's the paddlesteamer plan going?

[Jetmaster]

Anyone a bit older remembers there used to be two fields there before the NSL days - no doubt they can add another. Never known it to be flooded despite where it is.

Possibility for a 5000 capacity ground with a training field added. Has a club, bar, restaurant and offices. Sounds great for a base and smaller games. Parking a bitch but again you can get by for those smaller games.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Anyone a bit older remembers there used to be two fields there before the NSL days - no doubt they can add another. Never known it to be flooded despite where it is.

Possibility for a 5000 capacity ground with a training field added. Has a club, bar, restaurant and offices. Sounds great for a base and smaller games. Parking a bitch but again you can get by for those smaller games.

It was ~1m under earlier this year matey.

[Jetmaster]

It was ~1m under earlier this year matey.

I've seen Suncorp 1m under as well, and Speers Point for that matter - shit happens. I'm sure they can engineer it for minimum effect.

[sammydog]

I've seen Suncorp 1m under as well, and Speers Point for that matter - shit happens. I'm sure they can engineer it for minimum effect.

Plus, if/when it is under 1m of water, not many other venues would be usable in those conditions anyway.

As a training base, preseason, NYL and FFA game venue, I don't see an issue with it. Not sure how they could fit a second pitch and still have a hill on three sides though which you would need for any games there.

[Thomas477]

Once you remove the dog track and turf it, there is a lot of extra space that opens up. Probably not two full pitches though.

----edit----

Just took a few dimensions of six maps, you could put two pitches in there running eats/west is they went to the outside extremities of the dog track. It would be tight, but it could happen.

What's a planner doing using SIX maps? :p

[vikingjet]

Finally constructed. It's the financial platform Martin needs to fund the club.

[Pico]

I'd rather the club use some common sense and look to places like district park, enough open space and much closer to the stadium, with available commercial spaces near by for a small office. Hunter Venues had grand plans to transform the area surrounding the stadium, create a home there where it is central, has parking and has public transport access nearby.

Apart from that idea, look to the city centre.

[GazFish35]

Spot on Pico. Buy the tenzo too, have a homebase for fans close to stadium.

[belchardo]

Spot on Pico. Buy the tenzo too, have a homebase for fans close to stadium.

And don't forget the channel upgrade between the two to allow the use of vj's paddle steamers.

[Premy]

Friendly against City in Ballarat announced for 18th September.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Friendly against City in Ballarat announced for 18th September.

Get off the internet and drink more Sangria you fool!

[ForeverRed]

why do members have to pay to watch the jets v edgeworth and jets v wanderers in cessnock, edgeworth game is $5 wanderers is $10

[leftrightout]

why do members have to pay to watch the jets v edgeworth and jets v wanderers in cessnock, edgeworth game is $5 wanderers is $10

That's a great question, members who have already renewed should be able to print a ticket off for these games. It's a small price the club could afford and see it as another benefit of signing on early.

[GazFish35]

why do members have to pay to watch the jets v edgeworth and jets v wanderers in cessnock, edgeworth game is $5 wanderers is $10
Don't reckon you'll get a certain answer on here. Maybe ask the club.

I thought the edgy game was a replacement for the NPL select side, so if that game was raining money for something maybe this one is too????

No doubt "free" is better, but if this is a sign the club is trying to be more financially prudent it could be seen as a good thing.

The closer we get to no longer running at a loss the closer we are to seeing Ledman really invest in the squad

[Premy]

Get off the internet and drink more Sangria you fool!

No longer in Spain, back in the mother land now and I must say it's been a gem so far.

[baldrick]

why do members have to pay to watch the jets v edgeworth and jets v wanderers in cessnock, edgeworth game is $5 wanderers is $10


Gate proceeds going to charity from the Edgeworth game

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/pre-season-jets-to-play-edgeworth-fc-in-friendly/q36g46ist6ac1kxk14id56bw7

[Jetmaster]

There would be other associated costs with playing at other grounds...our membership only covers home league games and nothing else. No FFA Cup, friendlies or finals.

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/03/new-a-league-broadcast-deal-under-discussion

Chance of a new tv deal before the start of the season. Expansion potentially on the cards again (looks like 4 year time frame).

[turbojetfireV8]

Newcastle Herald: Boogaard discusses Kokko

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4143572/skipper-expects-finn-to-produce/?cs=3398

[turbojetfireV8]

Missed the NBN news tonight, good to see them following up on the tour:

http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2016/09/05/jets-home-from-undefeated-trip-to-china/

[Newy]

Missed the NBN news tonight, good to see them following up on the tour:

http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2016/09/05/jets-home-from-undefeated-trip-to-china/

Anyone hear Miller has just been sacked??

[PC14]

Anyone hear Miller has just been sacked??

Just read it on Twitter.

[borat]

Been coming for a while I reckon. I wouldn't be surprised if its about the recruitment of the Chinese player, or perhaps the lack of squad positions to do so.

[PC14]

Been coming for a while I reckon. I wouldn't be surprised if its about the recruitment of the Chinese player, or perhaps the lack of squad positions to do so.

Goal Australia reporting he had a falling out with Trani and sent him home from China early. Club is siding with Trani.

[PC14]

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4021/a-league/2016/09/07/27267752/breaking-newcastle-jets-sack-scott-miller

[borat]

Goal Australia reporting he had a falling out with Trani and sent him home from China early. Club is siding with Trani.

Wow. You would think Trani was Millers appointment. Still think this has been brewing ever since the take over.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Zzzzz, so ****ing disappointed...

[q-money]

A classic Luciano Trani rat ****ing, what a cancer this bloke is

[borat]

A classic Luciano Trani rat ****ing, what a cancer this bloke is

Trani has form in rolling coaches yeah? Or fell out badly with others if I remember.

[margie]

normal service resumed
:)

[Hunter403]

"Not my team so the results won't be as I could do with my own squad. We'll push through the year and rebuild in 2017/18" said incoming Newcastle Jets coach, Mickey Mouse.

[steve136]

"Not my team so the results won't be as I could do with my own squad. We'll push through the year and rebuild in 2017/18" said incoming Newcastle Jets coach, Mickey Mouse.

Thus continuing the cycle of why bother.

[Jetmaster]

Facebook in meltdown....as is usual I wait for factual detail before passing judgement

[furns]

Classic Jets whiteanting.
Never ceases to amaze me how much things change, they remain absolutely the same.

[plague]

i'll prob get season tix now if this is the sort of shitshow they will dish up.

value for $$$ imho.

[hawk]

Thus continuing the cycle of why bother.

sing to union chant.... Newcastle, disjointed, will always be defeated

[pv4]

sing to union chant.... Newcastle, disjointed, will always be defeated

:rof:

[Jetmaster]

Wonder what the FFA think of all this?

[borat]

"Not my team so the results won't be as I could do with my own squad. We'll push through the year and rebuild in 2017/18" said incoming Newcastle Jets coach, Mickey Mouse.
The way we turn over coaches, not only is it not the current coaches team but wasn't the last coaches either.

I get that it's the Chinese way of business to fire coaches regularly and I doubt they realise how badly turning over yet another coach effects community support

[Wilso8948]

Maybe Lee is looking for a marquee coach rather then player. One can only hope.

[The Dunster]

Maybe Lee is looking for a marquee coach rather then player. One can only hope.

With a month to go ? Unlikely, if he wanted a marquee coach Miller would have been punted long ago.

[Wilso8948]

With a month to go ? Unlikely, if he wanted a marquee coach Miller would have been punted long ago.

Correct. Just wishful thinking. You know.. positivity and all that shit.

[halo se7en]

With a month to go ? Unlikely, if he wanted a marquee coach Miller would have been punted long ago.

Exactly. Doesn't appear this was a football decision but based on personality/attitude. We could get Pep/Klopp/Mou/Diego/Ange and they'd still have to use the same 23(?) players.

Mr Lee, if ever there was a time for you to dump some players to make space for marquees, you've lowered your reputation enough to get away with it now.

[furns]

Article on front page http://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/2016/09/blog-the-more-things-change/

[Couscous]

Maybe Lee is looking for a marquee coach rather then player. One can only hope.

A month is not necessarily too short a time, especially compared with what a new head coach might expect in Europe.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

A month is not necessarily too short a time, especially compared with what a new head coach might expect in Europe.

One month is like a whole season for a Newcastle Jets Coach. Plenty of time.

[RAM]

a month is not necessarily too short a time, especially compared with what a new head coach might expect in europe.

fmd

[RAM]

"Not my team so the results won't be as I could do with my own squad. We'll push through the year and rebuild in 2017/18" said incoming Newcastle Jets coach, Mickey Mouse.

Yep, rinse and repeat.

What a joke.

[Bon]

Wasn't sure where else to put it, but right now Australia vs Brazil in the Futsal World Cup is streamed live on SBS:
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/video/11774531982/Live-Stream-AUSTRALIA-V-BRAZIL

[Bon]

Aaaaaaaaaand we just conceded....

[belchardo]

victory looking at essien

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/15/melbourne-victory-close-on-michael-essien-guest-marquee-signing

[Jeterpool]

victory looking at essien

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/15/melbourne-victory-close-on-michael-essien-guest-marquee-signing

They're assembling a great squad regardless of whether this comes off or not, however their depth in stikers will be tested. They won't want Berisha to get injured, as Howard is the backup. Troisi could also play there if needed I suppose.

[The Dunster]

Essien will be great for Melbourne Victory as he's a very versatile type of player and for A-League he's going to raise lots of interest due to his high profile.

Meanwhile back at the Jets no coach, no marquee, and no ****ing chance of winning anything with the squad they have.

The Jets are a joke when you look at the squads the other clubs have put together. You would need to be deluded to think the Jets have any chance of ever playing semi-finals football again.

[stopper2]

Essien will be great for Melbourne Victory as he's a very versatile type of player and for A-League he's going to raise lots of interest due to his high profile.

Meanwhile back at the Jets no coach, no marquee, and no ****ing chance of winning anything with the squad they have.

The Jets are a joke when you look at the squads the other clubs have put together. You would need to be deluded to think the Jets have any chance of ever playing semi-finals football again.

You look at our squad, yeah it probably does look a bit better then last years on paper but then you compare how most of the other clubs have strengthened and I think realistically we are looking at bottom 3 again. A couple of teams would have to have major blowouts for us to even improve on 8th.

[GazFish35]

You look at our squad, yeah it probably does look a bit better then last years on paper but then you compare how most of the other clubs have strengthened and I think realistically we are looking at bottom 3 again. A couple of teams would have to have major blowouts for us to even improve on 8th.

business as usual

we nearly always improve our squad on paper - just not by as much as the others, hence the gap gets wider each year.

[pv4]

Essien will be great for Melbourne Victory as he's a very versatile type of player and for A-League he's going to raise lots of interest due to his high profile.

As long as he can stay injury-free.

[Jeterpool]

Surprised it hasnt been mentioned yet, but how good does the Jets house look on Turton Rd

[plague]

Surprised it hasnt been mentioned yet, but how good does the Jets house look on Turton Rd

Can someone pls post pics I don't come to the western suburbs very often.

[hawk]

Can someone pls post pics I don't come to the beautiful western suburbs very often.

1326

[plague]

1326

blimey.

gotta be Andy Roberts house innit?

[Jeterpool]

Good to see our sponsors giving publicity to the team...as well as themselves.

Also sticking around for a second year.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Hasnt been posted here, dont know why.

Jets vs WSW live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D_WnpKVfiA&feature=youtu.be

Currently 1-0 up, Hoole scored, same goal hes been scoring all pre season, cut in then smash it back near post.

[weston]

Hasnt been posted here, dont know why.

Jets vs WSW live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D_WnpKVfiA&feature=youtu.be

Currently 1-0 up, Hoole scored, same goal hes been scoring all pre season, cut in then smash it back near post.

Was a good finish. The cattle is looking good at the moment in my opinion. We'll see how they go once we are out of the pre season.

[steve136]

Duncan has about 5x the touches of any of our other players. Good to see Jones making his mark early.

[furns]

We are looking pretty decent actually - although news coming through that Poljak has done his hammy :(

[steve136]

We are looking pretty decent actually - although news coming through that Poljak has done his hammy :(

Definitely hurts our depth, which is a shame. Was going to be great having a quality guy to plug in like Poljak when we needed to. Our bench was shaping up to be our strongest in years.

[steve136]

Nabbout looks phenomenal so far. 2-0

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Poljak was talking to commentator earlier, sitting out today only as precaution.

[steve136]

Poljak was talking to commentator earlier, sitting out today only as precaution.

Good news. Any word on Haliti?

[furns]

Poljak was talking to commentator earlier, sitting out today only as precaution.
Missed that. Good news then.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Good news. Any word on Haliti?

Heard nothing on him, was was there aswell but didnt say anything.

Whats the go with Vujica? I thought he was out for season, but then I swear I saw him on the bench one of the China games.

[steve136]

Nobody sounds less excited or optimistic about the future of the Jets than Mark Jones during this interview with the commentator.

[steve136]

Heard nothing on him, was was there aswell but didnt say anything.

Whats the go with Vujica? I thought he was out for season, but then I swear I saw him on the bench one of the China games.

Good question. Can't remember hearing anything about Vujica, but I thought initially they were optimistic he would be fine for the season. Could be wrong on that though.

[steve136]

Alessi was the one that was for sure done for the year.

[weston]

Wtf did the Hoff do?

[namwob99]

This 'commentary' is putting me to sleep!!

[steve136]

I know it's great Hoole is scoring some goals, but he must lose the ball 75% of the time he touches it. It's awesome he takes on players but he needs to cut down on the turnovers drastically.

[The Dunster]

2-0 Full Time. Another season of shit coming up no doubt. Jets still have too many players that take forever to make decisions both with and without the ball. Against quality opposition I think it's still going to be business as unusual for the Jets.

[The Dunster]

Wtf did the Hoff do?

Kicked out at a player holding him.

[plague]

Poljak has done his hammy :(

even though it may not have panned out, this is the exact reason why Middleby needs to go out now and secure the signing of Steve Lustica.

We are the brink of something special, one more key signing and we might just win it all.

[Jeterpool]

This 'commentary' is putting me to sleep!!

Thanks! I was trying my best ha ha

As a ring in commentator it was good fun. Not as easy as it looks

[The Dunster]

Any MFKS sightings at the game ?

[lquiquer]

Any MFKS sightings at the game ?

The Member is currently Golfing In Thailand

[Tommyjet]

Vujica is recovering from an illness, not injury. Thats the answer i got from ben oneill at the edgy game.

[GazFish35]

The Member is currently Golfing In Thailand

Only playing three holes though.

[Grimario]

The Member is currently Golfing In Thailand
I thought about the good member today coming down a certain road in Kotara South with many speed bumps on it.

[weston]

Kicked out at a player holding him.


Assume he got sent for not kicking him hard enough

[sorefootballer]

Only playing three holes though.

Excellent

[leftrightout]

I know it's great Hoole is scoring some goals, but he must lose the ball 75% of the time he touches it. It's awesome he takes on players but he needs to cut down on the turnovers drastically.

Do I want a player who scores goals but turns the ball over or a guy who cannot score at all but keeps possession a lot more? He is one on one, GVE would no doubt have him turn and play the ball all the way back to the keeper but I think it's good to just see him go at them. I can deal with the turn over, we will turn it over within the next 5 seconds anyway!

[The Dunster]

Do I want a player who scores goals but turns the ball over or a guy who cannot score at all but keeps possession a lot more? He is one on one, GVE would no doubt have him turn and play the ball all the way back to the keeper but I think it's good to just see him go at them. I can deal with the turn over, we will turn it over within the next 5 seconds anyway!

So far Hoole hasn't been able to score goals at A-league level and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Hooles biggest problem is that he tries to go around and through A-league opposition like they are the same standard as he played against as a junior, NPL, and NYL player.

[turbojetfireV8]

actually what was that shit passing back to the keeper to put him under unnecessary pressure towards the later part of yesterday's match?? if we are going to do that kind of shit with any regularity this season it will not take the opposition very long to work it out and punish us for it (or should I have posted this in the Jones out thread... :D )

[turbojetfireV8]

Cockerill throws his two cents worth in:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4187370/mckinna-right-to-put-jets-in-local-hands/?cs=3398

[turbojetfireV8]

thought these pre-seasons didn't count toward the main season??

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4186619/red-card-leaves-jets-sweating-on-hoffman/?cs=3398

[Jeterpool]

thought these pre-seasons didn't count toward the main season??

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4186619/red-card-leaves-jets-sweating-on-hoffman/?cs=3398

Violent conduct in a match may be treated differently.

[plague]

Cockerill throws his two cents worth in:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4187370/mckinna-right-to-put-jets-in-local-hands/?cs=3398

Cockeril is so full of shit.

[GazFish35]

I'd like to buy Jed Clampett a beer.

[380]

thought these pre-seasons didn't count toward the main season??

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4186619/red-card-leaves-jets-sweating-on-hoffman/?cs=3398

Only if you are Victory, City or Smurfs. For every other club they count. Don't lose sight of those really running this league.

[matty]

didnt NTS get a red in ffa cup midweek and get subbed on late against us on saturday?