2016/17 Squad Thread

[Jetmaster]

Nabbout has proved himself to be ahead of him in the pecking order. What's with the sudden fapfest about the bloke? A couple of good moments and everyone banging on like he's the Chinese Messi. He needs to keep showing. In my opinion he needs 3/4 more quality showings off the bench. And maybe if we have the luxury of giving nabbout a rest. There is also the possibility of resting Hoole but for all his shit moments Hoole really does create a shitload of chances. Converting them is another story. Also I think Nabbout plays better on the left and I don't think you'd play Ma on the right

We'll find out soon - Hoole is bound to get his fifth yellow card and get a suspension.

[leftrightout]

Thoughts on Vidosic? Seems like he will be a free agent very soon, I'd take him!

[Imyourhero]

Vidosic, Thwaite & Rhys Williams

[MFKS]

We'll find out soon - Hoole is bound to get his fifth yellow card and get a suspension.

Not likely

I been praying to Jesus that he get booked for a month now just so I don't have to watch him **** it up for us

Prayers still not answered

[Grimario]

Not likely

I been praying to Jesus that he get booked for a month now just so I don't have to watch him **** it up for us

Prayers still not answered

Pray to Satan then. He will sort you out.

[Wilso8948]

What about going after george Blackwood at Sydney. Obviously down the pecking order there but looks to be a very good number 9 at a very young age. Aussie. Cheap. Can start to build a team around these guys. Add in the mix vidosic. And you're starting to build some very good depth up top

[Cabaye#4]

What about going after george Blackwood at Sydney. Obviously down the pecking order there but looks to be a very good number 9 at a very young age. Aussie. Cheap. Can start to build a team around these guys. Add in the mix vidosic. And you're starting to build some very good depth up top

We already have a young player who couldnt cut it at sydney.
Hoole.
Enuf.

[Tommyjet]

What about going after george Blackwood at Sydney. Obviously down the pecking order there but looks to be a very good number 9 at a very young age. Aussie. Cheap. Can start to build a team around these guys. Add in the mix vidosic. And you're starting to build some very good depth up top

Good shout but I reckon Sydney rate him too much to let him leave fore nothing.

[westjet]

O'Donovan - go **** yourself Mckinna and Jones if he is the striker that fits our plan. Dont need another gypo.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4389205/jones-confirms-strikers-on-radar/?cs=305

[Tommyjet]

O'Donovan - go **** yourself Mckinna and Jones if he is the striker that fits our plan. Dont need another gypo.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4389205/jones-confirms-strikers-on-radar/?cs=305
Imagine Scotty mac with brown in behind. Height galore.
I think scotty mac has actually been playing a bit of no10 the last few years. Would probably work best if we could get Kokko leading the line and scotty playing the knock downs

[leftrightout]

Imagine Scotty mac with brown in behind. Height galore.
I think scotty mac has actually been playing a bit of no10 the last few years. Would probably work best if we could get Kokko leading the line and scotty playing the knock downs

Don't be silly, this is the A-league, teams don't play 2 up front, that's so 90s!

[ForeverRed]

I'd definetly take McDonald

[turbojetfireV8]

O'Caravan would be an instant hit here, runs end to end all match, scores outta nowhere, imagine what he'd be like in a half decent squad? (**which probably means Melb Shitty will sign him)

carn Lawrie, make it happen! would far rather sign him than have wankles back...

[Hunter403]

I'd like either. McDonald scores regularly in Scotland and would do well in tha A League. O'Caravan (like it!) is a pain in the neck full of "mongrel". Would do well in our side. We'd have to get him steam cleaned first tho...

[Jetmaster]

Have been saying for a while we need a khunt....O'Donovan fits the criteria.

[borat]

O'Donovan would be great. Totally wasted with the 1-2 opportunities he gets at CCM per game.

MacDonald definitely a step up on Bridge as well.

[Hunter403]

Tweeted Lawrie. Said forget Wankles and get McDonald or O'Caravan. His response was a "like".

Could have ignored it but didn't.

Read into it what you will.

[lquiquer]

Tweeted Lawrie. Said forget Wankles and get McDonald or O'Caravan. His response was a "like".

Could have ignored it but didn't.

Read into it what you will.

Careful mate, Colombo Cabaye is watching

[belchardo]

Tweeted Lawrie. Said forget Wankles and get McDonald or O'Caravan. His response was a "like".

Could have ignored it but didn't.

Read into it what you will.

Probably read it as "forget twinkies, and get McDonalds in your caravan"

[plague]

Have been saying for a while we need a khunt...

well I've got a contract with the Jaffas but if the clubs can agree on a transfer.............

[evanhayes5]

O'Donovan - go **** yourself Mckinna and Jones if he is the striker that fits our plan. Dont need another gypo.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4389205/jones-confirms-strikers-on-radar/?cs=305

List of uncontracted players that Jones is looking at

Liam Reddy, Jacob Poscoliero, Rhys Williams, Scott Neville, Steve Lustica, Mario Shabow, Roy O'Donovan, Dimi Petratos

[plague]

List of uncontracted players that Jones is looking at
Steve Lustica,

hey Member, ill drive the parade float you organise the confetti.

[parksey]

Petratos would be amazing

[Wilso8948]

Couple of OK names. Still see them as a bunch of squaddies though. Would be nice to focus on higher quality then these

[turbojetfireV8]

Couple of OK names. Still see them as a bunch of squaddies though. Would be nice to focus on higher quality then these

agree, there's about three names there that would be first team (O'Caravan I'd take in an instant, a maybe on Williams and Reddy though, both can be temperamental in the wrong way), of the rest some are squaddies others youth league fillers, and why would we wanna pay overs for Neville, Lustica or Petratos when we have better players in our squad right now?

[leftrightout]

agree, there's about three names there that would be first team (O'Caravan I'd take in an instant, a maybe on Williams and Reddy though, both can be temperamental in the wrong way), of the rest some are squaddies others youth league fillers, and why would we wanna pay overs for Neville, Lustica or Petratos when we have better players in our squad right now?

I would definitely take the gypo and I hope we get Williams, im a big fan of his regardless of this season. Reddy is a good enough player but he has had too many chances and is obviously a dick. The other guys I agree we already have players of the same level (or better) in our squad so wouldn't waste time on it unless one of players on that level left for decent money and these guys came at a cheaper price.

[MFKS]

agree, there's about three names there that would be first team (O'Caravan I'd take in an instant, a maybe on Williams and Reddy though, both can be temperamental in the wrong way), of the rest some are squaddies others youth league fillers, and why would we wanna pay overs for Neville, Lustica or Petratos when we have better players in our squad right now?

Slow down

Did you just say that we have better players in our squad now than Scott Neville??

You rate the Hoff that highly??

Whoa

[WolfMan]

Slow down

Did you just say that we have better players in our squad now than Scott Neville??

You rate the Hoff that highly??

Whoa

Hoffman is one of the better defensive fullbacks in the league.

[Jetmaster]

Does Reddy want to start lap 2 of his circuit of clubs?

So...who of our off contracts are on other clubs radar?

[lquiquer]

Hoffman is one of the better defensive fullbacks in the league.

I'm not the only sick one and delirious in here....:rof:

[The Camel]

I'd take the Gypo up top but would love the club to chase Ninkovic and offer him marquee wages.

[380]

Problem with Hoff is when he leaves that back third he is f^&**&g clueless.

[lquiquer]

I'd take the Gypo up top but would love the club to chase Ninkovic and offer him marquee wages.

Gypo up front is a nobody and would be a waste of a visa player........i'll have Ninkovic for sure (was suppose to play for us, muppet found him and was going to sign him but he got the boot and signed with fc).....

[turbojetfireV8]

Slow down

Did you just say that we have better players in our squad now than Scott Neville??

You rate the Hoff that highly??

Whoa

You seriously think Neville is better than the Hoff? Were you asleep last time he played for us? Shit defence, total liability at the back, could run up the wing but that was it, just how is he better than Hoffman?

[Tommyjet]

You seriously think Neville is better than the Hoff? Were you asleep last time he played for us? Shit defence, total liability at the back, could run up the wing but that was it, just how is he better than Hoffman?
😂
You have got to be kidding.




Surely

[evanhayes5]

I would definitely take the gypo and I hope we get Williams, im a big fan of his regardless of this season. Reddy is a good enough player but he has had too many chances and is obviously a dick. The other guys I agree we already have players of the same level (or better) in our squad so wouldn't waste time on it unless one of players on that level left for decent money and these guys came at a cheaper price.


Apparently Lustica is going back to Hadjuk, so perhaps we can cross that name off.

The most interesting thing will to see what happens to Kokko, he's got another year left on his contract, seems like Mark doesnt rate him at all

[Grimario]

Haven't we already decided that Kokko hasn't played because of achilles injury and then broken jaw?

Or have we come back to the idea that he was Miller's signing and Jones doesn't want to use Miller's signings (except for the rest of the squad which is basically Miller's)?

[evanhayes5]

Haven't we already decided that Kokko hasn't played because of achilles injury and then broken jaw?

Or have we come back to the idea that he was Miller's signing and Jones doesn't want to use Miller's signings (except for the rest of the squad which is basically Miller's)?

He's fit, he travelled with the squad and was left out. I dont think its about him not wanting to use Miller's signings, maybe Kokko isnt good enough

[turbojetfireV8]

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You have got to be kidding.




Surely

Hoff can run up the wing too and is less shithouse defender, plus we have two fast wingers so we don't need an overpriced player like Neville - yes I am being serious...

[turbojetfireV8]

Kokko is potentially our most dangerous striker given a proper run in the squad, he's shown glimpses but has not had the game time to make it happen yet, if Jones doesn't rate him that reflects more on Jones' myopia than it does on Kokko's ability...

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Kokko is potentially our most dangerous striker given a proper run in the squad, he's shown glimpses but has not had the game time to make it happen yet, if Jones doesn't rate him that reflects more on Jones' myopia than it does on Kokko's ability...

Are you at training every day

[turbojetfireV8]

Are you at training every day

No, I have a job to go to, would love to be able to sit and watch but my boss wouldn't be impressed...

[StannyCFCJET]

Some Footballers arnt the best trainers but come game day they shine. Maybe Kokko is of this mold. However we CANNOT afford to release or sell him without even giving him a run of games. If he steps up and bags some goals then we dont need to waste money on a striker and can spend it on a winger or CAM instead. I dont think Brown is creative enough for CAM and Clut isnt getting consistent game time

[StannyCFCJET]

Also anyone have anymore information on Ma Lei Lei with the rumor of being sold back to china??

[Hunter403]

Hoffman is one of the better defensive fullbacks in the league.

Hoff is a steady and generally reliable defender. He has made few mistakes this year in his defensive role.

There are some things that also need to be considered when discussing Hoff:
1. When defending he has little help from the 7 position. Hoole provides little assistance for him and often reacts after the opposition left back has gone forward and there is an overload on Hoff.
2. Hoff has rarely gone forward this season. Either on Jones' instructions or because he knows that if the ball is lost it will be on him to get back and he might well doubt Hoole's ability to assist him.

While Hoff is not the best right back in the league he is up there toward the top. If he can improve going forward and crossing then Wolfman might well be right

[StannyCFCJET]

Hoff is a steady and generally reliable defender. He has made few mistakes this year in his defensive role.

There are some things that also need to be considered when discussing Hoff:
1. When defending he has little help from the 7 position. Hoole provides little assistance for him and often reacts after the opposition left back has gone forward and there is an overload on Hoff.
2. Hoff has rarely gone forward this season. Either on Jones' instructions or because he knows that if the ball is lost it will be on him to get back and he might well doubt Hoole's ability to assist him.

While Hoff is not the best right back in the league he is up there toward the top. If he can improve going forward and crossing then Wolfman might well be right

Agree with everything you've said

[furns]

Also anyone have anymore information on Ma Lei Lei with the rumor of being sold back to china??
Rumours are interest has cooled

[MFKS]

Hoff is a steady and generally reliable defender. He has made few mistakes this year in his defensive role.

There are some things that also need to be considered when discussing Hoff:
1. When defending he has little help from the 7 position. Hoole provides little assistance for him and often reacts after the opposition left back has gone forward and there is an overload on Hoff.
2. Hoff has rarely gone forward this season. Either on Jones' instructions or because he knows that if the ball is lost it will be on him to get back and he might well doubt Hoole's ability to assist him.

While Hoff is not the best right back in the league he is up there toward the top. If he can improve going forward and crossing then Wolfman might well be right

I will go as far as agreeing with a lot of what you wrote.

Last year Alivodic actually done a shit load of work tracking back and assisting Hoffman making him look good to earn a new deal.


Hoole is actually doing us a favour here by helping put Hoffman closer to being back in the NBA league when he ain't offered a new deal

[Wilso8948]

Thoughts on Daniel Da Silva? Been released by Roda FC. Huge expectations on the kid

[Jeterpool]

Thoughts on Daniel Da Silva? Been released by Roda FC. Huge expectations on the kid

At this stage I'd prefer Clut by a long way

[Wilso8948]

At this stage I'd prefer Clut by a long way
Yeh I don't think both could fit in the one squad

[Bon]

Thoughts on Daniel Da Silva? Been released by Roda FC. Huge expectations on the kid

Don't know if it will matter anyway, apparently hes ear-marked to head back to Perth..
More under-the-cap magic..

[pv4]

Don't know if it will matter anyway, apparently hes ear-marked to head back to Perth..
More under-the-cap magic..

They do have 2nd marquee spot open, and wunderkid DDS would probably qualify. If not him, they could probably move Keogh to marquee and DDS under the cap.

I thought DDS was headed (back?) to Roma anyway..

[RAM]

They do have 2nd marquee spot open, and wunderkid DDS would probably qualify. If not him, they could probably move Keogh to marquee and DDS under the cap.

I thought DDS was headed (back?) to Roma anyway..

I think there was a bit of bullshit going on in terms of who owned him. I think Roma never actually had him.

[RAM]

I will go as far as agreeing with a lot of what you wrote.

Last year Alivodic actually done a shit load of work tracking back and assisting Hoffman making him look good to earn a new deal.


Hoole is actually doing us a favour here by helping put Hoffman closer to being back in the NBA league when he ain't offered a new deal

Hoff is good enough.

We have bigger problems elsewhere.

[Wilso8948]

Roma bought him but never paid the first instalment of his transfer fee. So deal was void. Cheeky bastards.

[white city]

Lot of names thrown around is the closest we will get to signing someone this window (my opinion)

Kokko needs the chance to prove his worth. I believe we should be looking at a 9 or 10 with brown back into the 6/8 role or he remains where he is and target another hard working midfielder

All in all with the space in the the squad free and some decent options about strengthening of the squad is needed to keep the form going

[StannyCFCJET]

we need a winger that can cross 100% Nabbout and Hoole always cut in ALWAYS and Ma Lei Lei drifts around the field looking for a pass and lay it off.

[Hunter403]

we need a winger that can cross 100% Nabbout and Hoole always cut in ALWAYS and Ma Lei Lei drifts around the field looking for a pass and lay it off.

There isn't a wide player in the league who can consistently hit accurate crosses. Old fashioned "wing play" doesn't exist anymore in this league,

[StannyCFCJET]

There isn't a wide player in the league who can consistently hit accurate crosses. Old fashioned "wing play" doesn't exist anymore in this league,

Well it ****ing should and we should set about changing that

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

There isn't a wide player in the league who can consistently hit accurate crosses. Old fashioned "wing play" doesn't exist anymore in this league,

Or in any league really. For better or for worse football has shifted away from the 'get it wide and in the box' way of playing

[StannyCFCJET]

Or in any league really. For better or for worse football has shifted away from the 'get it wide and in the box' way of playing

which Funny cause lots of teams use tall, strong in the air target men

[Jeterpool]

we need a winger that can cross 100% Nabbout and Hoole always cut in ALWAYS and Ma Lei Lei drifts around the field looking for a pass and lay it off.

Who are we going to hit? Kokko isn't getting a run. Most CB are grocks and clut/Nordstrand/brown aren't going to out jump them

[StannyCFCJET]

Who are we going to hit? Kokko isn't getting a run. Most CB are grocks and clut/Nordstrand/brown aren't going to out jump them

Low crosses or crosses that are whipped in for our quicker players. may even cause a few own goals

Also how did we win on sunday?? Two crosses for too short players to put in the goal

[RAM]

Or in any league really. For better or for worse football has shifted away from the 'get it wide and in the box' way of playing

The fullbacks are now the wingers.

[RAM]

Low crosses or crosses that are whipped in for our quicker players. may even cause a few own goals

Also how did we win on sunday?? Two crosses for too short players to put in the goal

Exactly.

[StannyCFCJET]

Im waiting to see Kokko and Nordstrand up front together. Wasn't that Miller's plan for them??

[MFKS]

Im waiting to see Kokko and Nordstrand up front together. Wasn't that Miller's plan for them??
Well keep waiting

That was Millertimes plan


Jones is in charge and has shown no reason to indicate it happening anytime soon as he playing a different way.

[Jeterpool]

Low crosses or crosses that are whipped in for our quicker players. may even cause a few own goals

Also how did we win on sunday?? Two crosses for too short players to put in the goal

*two

And yes Nabbout scored a header. Nordstrand got out jumped and Theo spilled the ball.
Apart from set pieces where Boogaard has won the header I don't recall our front 4 getting a headed goal this year.
Low crosses, Clut to Nabbout is one I remember but that was within the box. Again, I don't recall any low balls played in from out wide creating goals.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

*two

And yes Nabbout scored a header. Nordstrand got out jumped and Theo spilled the ball.


Show me someone in the aleague who can out jump a keepers arms. XD

[Jeterpool]

Show me someone in the aleague who can out jump a keepers arms. XD

Cahill :rof:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Cahill :rof:

:bs: :popcorn:

[MFKS]

*two

And yes Nabbout scored a header. Nordstrand got out jumped and Theo spilled the ball.
Apart from set pieces where Boogaard has won the header I don't recall our front 4 getting a headed goal this year.
Low crosses, Clut to Nabbout is one I remember but that was within the box. Again, I don't recall any low balls played in from out wide creating goals.

That because we dont play that wide.

It one of the reasons why we are effective.

Nabbout and Raheem Sterling are cutting in straight at goal all the time.

As a result we are much closer to the support in the 9/10/6/8

So in short we are not isolating players too much with the ball and no one to pass to.
And when we do get it through quickly we are away


Sensible coaching taking place at the club

[Roundball Enthusiast]

That because we dont play that wide.

It one of the reasons why we are effective.

Nabbout and Raheem Sterling are cutting in straight at goal all the time.

As a result we are much closer to the support in the 9/10/6/8

So in short we are not isolating players too much with the ball and no one to pass to.
And when we do get it through quickly we are away


Sensible coaching taking place at the club

Can we ban him for posting this dribble please? :gent:

[StannyCFCJET]

Jackson resigned 2 years. Good work Jets

[Jeterpool]

Very good re-signing

[StannyCFCJET]

Now just give Nabbout a 10 year deal and all is well :rof:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Next up should definitely be Nabbout, but perhaps he's waiting for better offers elsewhere.

[StannyCFCJET]

Is Nabbout on a 1 or 2 yr deal atm??

[lil_masi]

Is Nabbout on a 1 or 2 yr deal atm??

2 year deal

[plague]

2 year deal

Excellent, leaves plenty of time for the foz to turn on him when he stops getting M.O.M every week

[MFKS]

Can we ban him for posting this dribble please? :gent:

So you want to ban me for talking football now??

[StannyCFCJET]

I say were not use to this version of the Jets weve seen last 5 weeks and its making us question everything

[Wilso8948]

I say were not use to this version of the Jets weve seen last 5 weeks and its making us question everything

Even our sexuality?

Or should I start a new thread?

[StannyCFCJET]

Even our sexuality?

Or should I start a new thread?

What ever floats ya boat buddy hahaha

[The Dunster]

Very happy that Jackson has been signed for another two years.

[StannyCFCJET]

Whats happened with signing a new Keeper?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

So you want to ban me for talking football now??

I think what Member is saying actually makes sense. We are playing a style which suits our playing group, as opposed to be fixed on a system and flogging it to death at all costs (more GVE era than Miller). We don't have out and out wingers (because our players cant cross a ball to save their lives) but in and around the box they are quite effective (Nabbout more so than Hoole obviously) and the systems is obviously set up to get players in those more effective positions more regularly. We need a Plan B, but considering Plan A hasn't worked for about 6 years at least we look like we may have an effective one of those now.

[StannyCFCJET]

I think what Member is saying actually makes sense. We are playing a style which suits our playing group, as opposed to be fixed on a system and flogging it to death at all costs (more GVE era than Miller). We don't have out and out wingers (because our players cant cross a ball to save their lives) but in and around the box they are quite effective (Nabbout more so than Hoole obviously) and the systems is obviously set up to get players in those more effective positions more regularly. We need a Plan B, but considering Plan A hasn't worked for about 6 years at least we look like we may have an effective one of those now.

we had a plan A?? I thought it was just All Age Hoof ball up field and hope for the best. Maybe ive been watching a different Jets

[furns]

I think what Member is saying actually makes sense. We are playing a style which suits our playing group, as opposed to be fixed on a system and flogging it to death at all costs (more GVE era than Miller). We don't have out and out wingers (because our players cant cross a ball to save their lives) but in and around the box they are quite effective (Nabbout more so than Hoole obviously) and the systems is obviously set up to get players in those more effective positions more regularly. We need a Plan B, but considering Plan A hasn't worked for about 6 years at least we look like we may have an effective one of those now.
Sorry to correct you but two Hoff crosses lead directly to goals 2 & 3 on saturday.........

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Whats happened with signing a new Keeper?

Arcaba was supposed to be done once the window opened. Not sure if its happened or not.

[lquiquer]

Arcaba was supposed to be done once the window opened. Not sure if its happened or not.

Done and just waiting for clearance......

[StannyCFCJET]

Arcaba was supposed to be done once the window opened. Not sure if its happened or not.

Says Newcastle Jets -2017 on his playing history in wikipedia. Wonder who edited that

[StannyCFCJET]

Done and just waiting for clearance......

Where have you heard this? From that herald article a few days back??

[lquiquer]

Where have you heard this? From that herald article a few days back??

NBN news last night or night bfore ?

[StannyCFCJET]

NBN news last night or night bfore ?

Oh mustve missed it

[lquiquer]

Oh mustve missed it

International clearance because he was contracted to a European club.....

[StannyCFCJET]

International clearance because he was contracted to a European club.....

Do we know how long that will take??

[lquiquer]

Do we know how long that will take??

Usually does not take long, should be on the bench sunday

[StannyCFCJET]

Usually does not take long, should be on the bench sunday

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Cheers for the Information mate

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Two more Chinese players at training today from Shenzhen FC, Martins other club. Currently not on the radar to be signed.

See you next season boys, our "Marquees"..

[StannyCFCJET]

Two more Chinese players at training today from Shenzhen FC, Martins other club. Currently not on the radar to be signed.

See you next season boys, our "Marquees"..

Source??

[StannyCFCJET]

Also if their anywhere close to the level Ma Lei Lei is but with more fitness then it they could be worth it

[The Camel]

Source??

Was on NBN news last night. Appeared as though they were just out here for some training experience before the Chinese season kicks off

[StannyCFCJET]

Was on NBN news last night. Appeared as though they were just out here for some training experience before the Chinese season kicks off

I Need to start watching the Sport part of NBN news again

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Jets facebook posted video from last nights NBN

[westjet]

Meanwhile, 27-year-old Adelaide City right winger Joel Allwright will start a trial period at the Jets on Wednesday.

From the herald article about Jackson - anyone know who he is and is he being looked at to replace Pav or Cooper? (cue allwright puns)

[Jeterpool]

From the herald article about Jackson - anyone know who he is and is he being looked at to replace Pav or Cooper? (cue allwright puns)

We're could sign him on the npl waiver if we can release Brennan

[The Postman]

Brymora off to Portugal.

[MFKS]

Do we know how long that will take??

Hard to say

When Middleby had to get a clearance for Griff it took a couple of weeks.


So we get to see how good The Gypo CEO is

I

[MFKS]

From the herald article about Jackson - anyone know who he is and is he being looked at to replace Pav or Cooper? (cue allwright puns)

Hopefully a replacement for Raheem Sterling on the right flank so he can actually work on his game and cut the errors and shit out

[plague]

Do we know how long that will take??

6-8 weeks.

[football_macigian23]

Brymora off to Portugal.

Source?? He has a European passport..

[turbojetfireV8]

Coach wants it a bit tighter at the back:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4398677/zero-tolerance-jets-chase-clean-sheets/?cs=3398

[evanhayes5]

Source?? He has a European passport..

Probably to the 2nd division which is sponsored by ledman

[evanhayes5]

training with the youth team are the 2 chinese dudes

[Retro Jet]

Coach wants it a bit tighter at the back:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4398677/zero-tolerance-jets-chase-clean-sheets/?cs=3398


“If you keep a clean sheet, you can’t lose,’’ Boogaard said.
:rof:

Calling on the Captain....

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowey's half-time:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4398533/herald-half-time-episode-13/?cs=3398

[turbojetfireV8]

:rof:

Calling on the Captain....

maybe soft pens don't count :blush:

[plague]

“We want to keep a clean sheet, but at most [conceding] one goal a game is our aim,’’ Jackson said.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the future of your club......




Also, Boogaard is fast turning into Jamie Carragher, and i mean that in the most insulting way possible.

[MFKS]

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the future of your club......




Also, Boogaard is fast turning into Jamie Carragher, and i mean that in the most insulting way possible.

So we have Boogaard as Carragher
Hoole as Raheem Sterling


Who the rest of our squad impersonating??

[Frodo]

So we have Boogaard as Carragher
Hoole as Raheem Sterling


Who the rest of our squad impersonating??

Kanta could be the next Jack Wilshire, fan favourite because he was basically conceived and birthed at the club but has bones as brittle as Samuel L Jackson in that movie 'Unbreakable'.

[Hunter403]

So we have Boogaard as Carragher
Hoole as Raheem Sterling


Who the rest of our squad impersonating??

I will get in before The Captain:
Footballers

[ForeverRed]

Humphrey Boogaard

[hawk]

Humphrey Boogaard

:rof:

[Retro Jet]

Humphrey Boogaard


:rof:

Yeah...THIS Humphrey. On the ground having given a pen away!

http://www.oversixty.com.au/img/-media-6088-humphreybbear.CACHE-620x305-crop.jpg

[turbojetfireV8]

Dillon's been reading the foz again... (OK, when does he ever not, point taken...):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4403530/robert-dillon-sporting-declaration/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

OK, guess this means we aren't signing anyone (should I really be that surprised?):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4402579/jets-relying-on-status-quo-to-keep-delivering/?cs=3398
At least we aren't paying overs for a one-legged striker (yet), but I really think we should have been looking attacking mid, even a lazy shit like Leo gave us something there, imagine what a not-so-lazy one who could find space and set up our strikers could do...

[MFKS]

OK, guess this means we aren't signing anyone (should I really be that surprised?):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4402579/jets-relying-on-status-quo-to-keep-delivering/?cs=3398
At least we aren't paying overs for a one-legged striker (yet), but I really think we should have been looking attacking mid, even a lazy shit like Leo gave us something there, imagine what a not-so-lazy one who could find space and set up our strikers could do...

All not so lazy attacking mid who is any good is playing for a club who pays greater wages than we are offering and clubs in our League are offering

[lquiquer]

Well my man Colombo Cabaye4..... I got news for you.... now Bridge is out of the equation we will sign no one in the next 3.5 weeks or maybe a noname.....that was my point with Lawrie on Twitter and to hint that point on thé foz .... Hope I'm wrong by the way ......

[hawk]

Be good to have a few spare spots for the offseason so we can do nothing about it then get some noname youth just to get a team on the park.

Source: Jets over the past 8 yrs


Well my man Colombo Cabaye4..... I got news for you.... now Bridge is out of the equation we will sign no one in the next 3.5 weeks or maybe a noname.....that was my point with Lawrie on Twitter and to hint that point on thé foz .... Hope I'm wrong by the way ......

too easy.

peeps be getting excited about a fruitless transfer window. Our window is bricked up

[evanhayes5]

Realistically who can we bring in?

Bulut? we all saw how he went a WSW, plus theres the fact about how he would fit into the dressing room.

There is no one else really out there unless you take a punt on a young striker like a Kwame Yeboah or a Peter Skapetis.

Other than upfront do we need reinforcements anywhere else? There was talks of Spiranovic but I dont think he'll come back to the A-league. Bruce Djite also been relegated with his team in Korea, doubt he would take up a move to anywhere but Adelaide if he had to play in the league, but then again $$$ talks.

Also been told they are trying to re-sign Johnny K, his dad I believe is his agent or main decision maker, may want him to come home to Adelaide with them having a whole heaps of players, notably defenders out of contract.

[evanhayes5]

It will be more interesting to see what he does at seasons end, he'll have a full pre-season and a license to bring in who he wants.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Just give some NPL kid a spot till end of this season.

Hes good, re-sign him.
Hes shit, goes end of season.

[Premy]

Realistically who can we bring in?

Bulut? we all saw how he went a WSW, plus theres the fact about how he would fit into the dressing room.

There is no one else really out there unless you take a punt on a young striker like a Kwame Yeboah or a Peter Skapetis.

Other than upfront do we need reinforcements anywhere else? There was talks of Spiranovic but I dont think he'll come back to the A-league. Bruce Djite also been relegated with his team in Korea, doubt he would take up a move to anywhere but Adelaide if he had to play in the league, but then again $$$ talks.

Also been told they are trying to re-sign Johnny K, his dad I believe is his agent or main decision maker, may want him to come home to Adelaide with them having a whole heaps of players, notably defenders out of contract.

Apostolos Giannou
Rumor is that his not to happy in China and is looking for a move elsewhere. Although it would be very unlikely for us as Guangzhou would most likely seek a transfer fee.

[MFKS]

Realistically who can we bring in?

Bulut? we all saw how he went a WSW, plus theres the fact about how he would fit into the dressing room.

There is no one else really out there unless you take a punt on a young striker like a Kwame Yeboah or a Peter Skapetis.

Other than upfront do we need reinforcements anywhere else? There was talks of Spiranovic but I dont think he'll come back to the A-league. Bruce Djite also been relegated with his team in Korea, doubt he would take up a move to anywhere but Adelaide if he had to play in the league, but then again $$$ talks.

Also been told they are trying to re-sign Johnny K, his dad I believe is his agent or main decision maker, may want him to come home to Adelaide with them having a whole heaps of players, notably defenders out of contract.
That's just piss poor thinking that has ****ed us for the last 8 years.

Money talks

Either sign an Aussie in Europe like we did with Stevie U

Release one of our foreigners and go get another

Or review the playing stocks at rival HAL sides and identify something that can be useful here and then negotiate to get the ****er here


Every other club on the planet sees these things as easy to do

But here in Newy it apparently impossible


Time for the Gypo to change that

[StannyCFCJET]

OK, guess this means we aren't signing anyone (should I really be that surprised?):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4402579/jets-relying-on-status-quo-to-keep-delivering/?cs=3398
At least we aren't paying overs for a one-legged striker (yet), but I really think we should have been looking attacking mid, even a lazy shit like Leo gave us something there, imagine what a not-so-lazy one who could find space and set up our strikers could do...

So Kokko over Clut when he keeps two defenders on the bench FFS.

[leftrightout]

Apostolos Giannou
Rumor is that his not to happy in China and is looking for a move elsewhere. Although it would be very unlikely for us as Guangzhou would most likely seek a transfer fee.

Same can probably be said for Burns. He doesn't play a whole lot over there.
Surely these guys can see that playing in the A-league is better for their national team chances than sitting on the pine in China.

Triosi, for example, if he isn't in the next national team squad, ill eat my hat. All because he has come back to the A-league.

[parksey]

Told you we wouldn't sign anyone.

[evanhayes5]

That's just piss poor thinking that has ****ed us for the last 8 years.

Money talks

Either sign an Aussie in Europe like we did with Stevie U

Release one of our foreigners and go get another

Or review the playing stocks at rival HAL sides and identify something that can be useful here and then negotiate to get the ****er here


Every other club on the planet sees these things as easy to do

But here in Newy it apparently impossible


Time for the Gypo to change that


We could only realistically look at releasing Kokko, which would cost the club a lot considering he is still in his first year.

People saying Burns or Giannou, you dont think the coaches have already identified those targets and approached them?


Was anyone at training this morning? I went, looks as if Devante will be left out. Also saw Lei Lei had a bit of a dummy spit at Jones, after Jones told him not to use the outside of his foot.

Fell bad for lei lei, cant speak english, cant get involved with banter

[Couscous]

Welcome, Tomislav.

[skullboy]

We could only realistically look at releasing Kokko, which would cost the club a lot considering he is still in his first year.

People saying Burns or Giannou, you dont think the coaches have already identified those targets and approached them?


Was anyone at training this morning? I went, looks as if Devante will be left out. Also saw Lei Lei had a bit of a dummy spit at Jones, after Jones told him not to use the outside of his foot.

Fell bad for lei lei, cant speak english, cant get involved with banter

Seriously? - he told him not to use the outside of his foot? That's like a tennis coach telling a player not to hit backhands. f#%&ing stupid...

[hawk]

Very happy that Jackson has been signed for another two years.

yeah great :blush:

[turbojetfireV8]

Brennan about to be released:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4403908/brennan-set-to-bid-newcastle-farewell/?cs=3398

Are we gonna have a big enough squad after we release these three but only have eyes for signing wankles?

[380]

Apparently our entire future depended on Bridge coming to the club, Just ask Jones. Not another oz player anywhere in the whole wide world apparently worth a look.

[MFKS]

Apparently our entire future depended on Bridge coming to the club, Just ask Jones. Not another oz player anywhere in the whole wide world apparently worth a look.

Good.

I hope the club learning a lesson and keeping transfer dealings private

Windows not closed yet so stop panicking

[StannyCFCJET]

Good.

I hope the club learning a lesson and keeping transfer dealings private

Windows not closed yet so stop panicking

I agree you never tell the media who your planning to sign cause at the very least their price gets jumped up.

[hawk]

Brennan about to be released:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4403908/brennan-set-to-bid-newcastle-farewell/?cs=3398

Are we gonna have a big enough squad after we release these three but only have eyes for signing wankles?

We maybe crap at signing anyone but we are offloading the players that needed to go.

[StannyCFCJET]

We maybe crap at signing anyone but we are offloading the players that needed to go.

Been a long time since ive seen this Jets do this succesfully

[lquiquer]

Sign Drogba.......:lulzturtle: (Griff will get him for cheap)

[Roundball Enthusiast]

With the CSL changing the rules to only allow 3 foreigners to be on the field at any time and having to have 2 U23's in the 18 man squad, as well as one of those U23's in the starting 11, I bet there will be plenty of Aussie talent on the move in the near future.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/chinese-fa-changes-rule-csl-foreign-players-reports

[MFKS]

With the CSL changing the rules to only allow 3 foreigners to be on the field at any time and having to have 2 U23's in the 18 man squad, as well as one of those U23's in the starting 11, I bet there will be plenty of Aussie talent on the move in the near future.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/news/chinese-fa-changes-rule-csl-foreign-players-reports
I sort of found it bizarre that with the Chinese signing the likes of Oscar Tevez etc they were also interested in shit **** Australian players

It ain't like they can't find better players on the planet who were Japanese Korean and still fit into the Asian allowance

[RAM]

I sort of found it bizarre that with the Chinese signing the likes of Oscar Tevez etc they were also interested in shit **** Australian players

It ain't like they can't find better players on the planet who were Japanese Korean and still fit into the Asian allowance

"Champions of Asia"

lol

[MFKS]

"Champions of Asia"

lol

Don't mean any of them are actually talented.

Couldn't even beat Thailand last start FFS


On another note the FFA have today announced the HAL clubs are going to have to have an AFC foreigner in their squads

Surprisingly other than the Japanese at Wankers and the Chinese Messi here none of the other teams do
Clubs are going to have a couple of years to fall into line though

[turbojetfireV8]

So Jonesy would rather risk Brown injuring himself further than give Kokko a start? I assume also he'd want to play Brown out of position again, so it would be ineffective anyway, hmmm...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4407122/wholl-come-in-to-replace-jets-winger/?cs=3398

[A.J.]

So Jonesy would rather risk Brown injuring himself further than give Kokko a start? I assume also he'd want to play Brown out of position again, so it would be ineffective anyway, hmmm...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4407122/wholl-come-in-to-replace-jets-winger/?cs=3398

Article says Leilei will play wide. But I agree, Kokko needs to start to see what he offers

[Jetmaster]

If Brown is out is it not obvious to put Ma out wide, Nobby in the number 10 Kokko in front of him?

If Brown is in it will just be a straight swap with Ma moving wide.

Just sayin'

[StannyCFCJET]

Ma didnt impress me against perth looked out of his depth, which is odd when he's looked great off the bench.

[leftrightout]

Ma didnt impress me against perth looked out of his depth, which is odd when he's looked great off the bench.

Gees i love football, two people can see two different things.
I thought he was one of our best. He is so light on his feet, i really enjoy watching him play.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Gees i love football, two people can see two different things.
I thought he was one of our best. He is so light on his feet, i really enjoy watching him play.

I thought it was his best performance to date. His passing at times was average (Straight to perth) but he also made a fair few fantastic passes and some lovely one touch/flick passes that lead to chances.

He is our best deadball player, easily.

With more game time I think he'll get better, and I was one of the skeptics.

[StannyCFCJET]

He looked slow on confidence to me. Didnt run into space or at players. Couple of times he got the ball in space and stood around waiting for a pass

[Hunter403]

If it was my choice......With Hoole out and if Brown isn't fit, Noddy at 10, Kokko at 9 and a toss up between Ma and Clut on the right. Clut for his energy; Ma for his deadball work.

If Brown is fit, Kokko at 9 and Brown at 10 with Noddy taking Hoole's spot.

However I think Jones will play safe if Brown is out and go with what he had last weekend. Ma at 10, Noddy at 9 and Clut replacing Hoole. If Brown is fit then Ma will play instead of Hoole.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kokko wont start its pretty obvious Jones doesnt like him. Complains about Visa player input, comes across as a go at Kokko but doesn't play him. Well Jonsey if you play him he might be able to show you something (Yes I know he was injured). Anyone know what has happened with Haliti??? Is he out of favor?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Kokko wont start its pretty obvious Jones doesnt like him. Complains about Visa player input, comes across as a go at Kokko but doesn't play him. Well Jonsey if you play him he might be able to show you something (Yes I know he was injured). Anyone know what has happened with Haliti??? Is he out of favor?

Haliti won't get game time anymore, unless its the last game of the year, to say goodbye. He's not match fit and his knee won't give him another season. :(

[StannyCFCJET]

Haliti won't get game time anymore, unless its the last game of the year, to say goodbye. He's not match fit and his knee won't give him another season. :(

Have you seen him training badly?

[The Dunster]

Have you seen him training badly?

He's married to one of my best friends cousins. I've not heard anything about him being finished / retiring.

[Wilso8948]

I'm still strung on Kokko. A lot of people calling for longer game time but there's been no opportunity where we are up by a few goals to bring him on. Yeh ok he's getting limited game time but that's football. Numerous other players take their shot when given even if it's for 10 mins. Sometimes you need a bit of luck but also in my opinion you should be giving it everything you've got even if it is for a limited period of time. We don't have the luxury of trying players to see if they're any good. Every game is critical for where we are on the table

[StannyCFCJET]

I'm still strung on Kokko. A lot of people calling for longer game time but there's been no opportunity where we are up by a few goals to bring him on. Yeh ok he's getting limited game time but that's football. Numerous other players take their shot when given even if it's for 10 mins. Sometimes you need a bit of luck but also in my opinion you should be giving it everything you've got even if it is for a limited period of time. We don't have the luxury of trying players to see if they're any good. Every game is critical for where we are on the table

He's looked good everytime to me. I dont feel like he isnt trying

[Macca]

I thought he struggled a bit on the weekend / didn't impress, but I also feel like our team had been playing a particular way for 80 minutes which was long balls / balls in behind, and Kokko came on into this style of play which isn't his strength. I feel the other games where he has dropped in off the defensive line and received it either to feet or even chest/head he has looked very good but we didn't look to use his hold up play hardly at all against Glory. We also hardly had any set pieces once he was brought on due to Glory's stifling of the last 15 minutes of the game. I would love to see him be given a chance with Nordstrand behind him next week now that Hoole is out. Put Ma onto the left wing and bring Clut on at #10 around 65 minutes give or take 15 depending on how Nobby is going in the game.

[StannyCFCJET]

I thought he struggled a bit on the weekend / didn't impress, but I also feel like our team had been playing a particular way for 80 minutes which was long balls / balls in behind, and Kokko came on into this style of play which isn't his strength. I feel the other games where he has dropped in off the defensive line and received it either to feet or even chest/head he has looked very good but we didn't look to use his hold up play hardly at all against Glory. We also hardly had any set pieces once he was brought on due to Glory's stifling of the last 15 minutes of the game. I would love to see him be given a chance with Nordstrand behind him next week now that Hoole is out. Put Ma onto the left wing and bring Clut on at #10 around 65 minutes give or take 15 depending on how Nobby is going in the game.

Long balls suit Kokko fine provided their to his head or chest and not in behind, Same goes for Nordstrand provided their in behind.

[Macca]

Long balls suit Kokko fine provided their to his head or chest and not in behind, Same goes for Nordstrand provided their in behind.
Sooo you agree with me then?

[StannyCFCJET]

Sooo you agree with me then?

At point but you worded it like you were saying long balls dont suit Kokko

[Macca]

I suppose so. Balls to him = good, balls he has to chase = bad

[StannyCFCJET]

I suppose so. Balls to him = good, balls he has to chase = bad

same problem we had with Heskey

[MFKS]

So what is with the Kokko wankfest? ?

Maybe the bloke ain't playing because he isn't the type of player the coach wants??

Judging by Jones continual selection of Clut Nordstrand Brown up front and his chasing of Weak Ankles maybe he wants a smart type of players in the 9 role rather than a lumbering target man.


Maybe he not playing because he not that good either and this is the best he has

Don't understand the wankfest for a bloke who has done little with his opportunities

[StannyCFCJET]

So what is with the Kokko wankfest? ?

Maybe the bloke ain't playing because he isn't the type of player the coach wants??

Judging by Jones continual selection of Clut Nordstrand Brown up front and his chasing of Weak Ankles maybe he wants a smart type of players in the 9 role rather than a lumbering target man.


Maybe he not playing because he not that good either and this is the best he has

Don't understand the wankfest for a bloke who has done little with his opportunities

10mins every few weeks isnt really an opportunity. When he started before his injury against Adelaide and against City I thought he looked real good

[halo se7en]

So what is with the Kokko wankfest? ?

Maybe the bloke ain't playing because he isn't the type of player the coach wants??

Judging by Jones continual selection of Clut Nordstrand Brown up front and his chasing of Weak Ankles maybe he wants a smart type of players in the 9 role rather than a lumbering target man.


Maybe he not playing because he not that good either and this is the best he has

Don't understand the wankfest for a bloke who has done little with his opportunities

Says the guy that's done nothing but wank over Jones all season

[Wilso8948]

10mins every few weeks isnt really an opportunity. When he started before his injury against Adelaide and against City I thought he looked real good

I've seen other players take their opportunities with much less game time
Welcome to the real world

[steve136]

I've seen other players take their opportunities with much less game time
Welcome to the real world

Should get three years before we expect him to prove himself like Hooley.

[MFKS]

Should get three years before we expect him to prove himself like Hooley.

Nah

That just blokes born and raised in Newy

BK
Kanta
Hoffman
Raheem Sterling
Cowburn etc


All get years and years and years of opportunities without ever fully grasping them

But it OK they all locals so we just give them a new deal cause they will come good in the future

[MFKS]

Says the guy that's done nothing but wank over Jones all season

I just let you know I actually left the ground happy with the football being dished up once again.
I suppose just like everyone else except you Millertime fan bois

Too busy sucking your lemons to realise their is a positive happening in the park and it all down to the Manager

Millertime would never have had us playing this way.

Too busy reverse parking the bus he would be

[baldrick]

I just let you know I actually left the ground happy with the football being dished up once again.
I suppose just like everyone else except you Millertime fan bois

Too busy sucking your lemons to realise their is a positive happening in the park and it all down to the Manager

Millertime would never have had us playing this way.

Too busy reverse parking the bus he would be


I don't believe I'm about to say this.

I'm starting to agree with the honourable member these days..

Sunday was the first game I've seen for about 6 weeks, had a lovely holiday thanks for asking, the football we played this week was a 1000% improvement on what I saw earlier in the season.

[redwah]

I don't believe I'm about to say this.

I'm starting to agree with the honourable member these days..

Sunday was the first game I've seen for about 6 weeks, had a lovely holiday thanks for asking, the football we played this week was a 1000% improvement on what I saw earlier in the season.
Drinking again in the mornings I see Baldrick

[Jetmaster]

I also agree with t'Membah.

Since that horrible game against SFC, I have left each game feeling entertained, no matter the result. It ain't perfect but something is working.

You get that feeling of rushing home and watching the replay straight away because you do actually want to watch the game again.

[baldrick]

Drinking again in the mornings I see Baldrick


Nah, I'm drunk all day

[Bon]

Says the guy that's done nothing but wank over Jones all season

Hahaha Beat me to it..

[StannyCFCJET]

I feel like Jones deserves credit for the style of football were playing and getting more out of certain players. However he must change the way he manages his subs and player fatigue, Im worried hell will keep a player on who is exhausted as he does now and they will break down injured, kinda like how he kept Nabbout on against the mariners when he copped a knock and then missed a few weeks.

[StannyCFCJET]

I've seen other players take their opportunities with much less game time
Welcome to the real world

True but Kokko seems like the kind of player that needs good service and he hasn't really had that when ever's he's come on.

[plague]

I don't agree with the Member at all.
(can someone let me know what he said so I can disagree with him).

Also, it's a scary thought that I've now left the last 2 Jets games annoyed we 'didnt' win because I thought we had the chance to.

When the hell did we start going to Jets games expecting to win?


I need a bath.

[plague]

True but Kokko seems like the kind of player that needs good service and he hasn't really had that when ever's he's come on.

Because of all those other players in our comp that continually make something out of balls booted over their head or no where near their feet?

Who were those blokes again?

[StannyCFCJET]

Because of all those other players in our comp that continually make something out of balls booted over their head or no where near their feet?

Who were those blokes again?

and thats Kokko's fault??? hence why I said he needs decent service. I remember two good crosses where Kokko almost scores but for excellent saves from the keepers

[The Camel]

I've seen other players take their opportunities with much less game time
Welcome to the real world

Kokko was the only Jets player who looked dangerous in the ****ing pitiful home display against the Gypos, and most of his time on the park was with a broken Jaw. Bloke needs more of a go this weekend IMO.

And with the members fapfest over Jones. I agree the last couple of weeks we have improved but this is the same bloke who played 5 at the back at HOME against Sydney, that seems pretty bus like to me, more so than Miller ever did. AND he has never coached a team to a win against the Mariners. I still cannot get that insipid home performance against the worst Mariners team I have ever seen out of my head yet, to start drinking the members coolaid, and think Jones is the messiah.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kokko was the only Jets player who looked dangerous in the ****ing pitiful home display against the Gypos, and most of his time on the park was with a broken Jaw. Bloke needs more of a go this weekend IMO.

And with the members fapfest over Jones. I agree the last couple of weeks we have improved but this is the same bloke who played 5 at the back at HOME against Sydney, that seems pretty bus like to me, more so than Miller ever did. AND he has never coached a team to a win against the Mariners. I still cannot get that insipid home performance against the worst Mariners team I have ever seen out of my head yet, to start drinking the members coolaid, and think Jones is the messiah.

We shouldnt base our whole Happiness on beating the mariners. Sure I LOVE beating the gypos but if we Won the league or the Championship but lost 1 or 2 games to the Gypos then id take that any day of the week


Cue the hate and ridicule :popcorn:

[The Camel]

We shouldnt base our whole Happiness on beating the mariners. Sure I LOVE beating the gypos but if we Won the league or the Championship but lost 1 or 2 games to the Gypos then id take that any day of the week


Cue the hate and ridicule :popcorn:

Fair statement, but we are still in the bottom half of the ladder, so making sure you beat the ****ing shit teams should be a decent measure of whether the Member is right in his thinking that Jones is the second coming of Sir Alex

[StannyCFCJET]

Fair statement, but we are still in the bottom half of the ladder, so making sure you beat the ****ing shit teams should be a decent measure of whether the Member is right in his thinking that Jones is the second coming of Sir Alex

Agree with this. Seasons are defined by beating the so called lesser teams and getting the odd point off the better teams and I feel our core squad is better then the Gypos wellington WSW and Adelaide

[plague]

and thats Kokko's fault???

Errrr no.
That's my point.
You're saying he needs decent service.
I'm saying pretty much every striker needs.

[StannyCFCJET]

Errrr no.
That's my point.
You're saying he needs decent service.
I'm saying pretty much every striker needs.

Yeah true but there are exceptions. But if he isnt getting the service and Jones actual plans to use Kokko (remains to be seen) Then he needs to find a style or tactic to get the best out of Kokko. Hence why i keep going on about getting a winger that can actually cross.

[MFKS]

Some of you people

Where did I say Jones is the messiah ??
Where did I say Jones is the second coming of Fergie??


I am impressed we have a bloke having a go with shit tools and actually providing something I haven't felt supporting this shit **** club in years

Pride

I don't give a **** we have only won 4 games.

I give a **** as I feel the light is slowly coming on and the darkness we have endured in recent times may be behind us.


For that I thank Jones

It is him who actually has these blokes having a go

They may not be the most talented
They may **** things up


But they are having a go

[plague]

Some of you people

Where did I say Jones is the messiah ??


Yeah sorry that's my bad I read somewhere you love Jesus Jones but I didn't realise you were talking about music.

[StannyCFCJET]

Some of you people

Where did I say Jones is the messiah ??
Where did I say Jones is the second coming of Fergie??


I am impressed we have a bloke having a go with shit tools and actually providing something I haven't felt supporting this shit **** club in years

Pride

I don't give a **** we have only won 4 games.

I give a **** as I feel the light is slowly coming on and the darkness we have endured in recent times may be behind us.


For that I thank Jones

It is him who actually has these blokes having a go

They may not be the most talented
They may **** things up


But they are having a go

May have something with having two Newcastle coaches in Jones and Zane and they know what the Locals expect of their teams

[StannyCFCJET]

How long is Ivan out for???

[hawk]

May have something with having two Newcastle coaches in Jones and Zane and they know what the Locals expect of their teams

lol, 7th and have a good go for pride then most are happy.

and lets not start that "at least we are better than 10th" mfks crap. top 4 or eat balls, hmmm yum cha

[StannyCFCJET]

lol, 7th and have a good go for pride then most are happy.

and lets not start that "at least we are better than 10th" mfks crap. top 4 or eat balls, hmmm yum cha

Well its been ages since we had a team that has a proper dig and doesnt give up so that makes me happy

[furns]

How long is Ivan out for???
Likely another three to four weeks

[Frodo]

lol, 7th and have a good go for pride then most are happy.

and lets not start that "at least we are better than 10th" mfks crap. top 4 or eat balls, hmmm yum cha

I'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on these forums about a guy who always says that if we aren't aiming for the top 4 then we should fold the club. I wonder if that person thinks that this squad and coach are top 4 quality yet?


But seriously. No one should be truly unhappy as we are improved from last year and sometimes play football that is exciting (not always enjoyable but exciting).
By the same token no one should be truly happy until we have achieved slightly more than 1 loss away from being outside the 6.

We still have many problems but Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was London, Paris, Wichita, Reykjavik, Pyongyang or basically any other city/town. That is a dumb saying.

[plague]

How long is Ivan out for???

6-8 weeks.

Serious Fernz wtf?

[steve136]

Well its been ages since we had a team that has a proper dig and doesnt give up so that makes me happy

tbh that should be our bare minimum expectations for paying money to go see them play. They're professional footballers getting paid a decent amount of coin - "trying" hard is the floor not the benchmark.

[MFKS]

I'm pretty sure i've read somewhere on these forums about a guy who always says that if we aren't aiming for the top 4 then we should fold the club. I wonder if that person thinks that this squad and coach are top 4 quality yet?


But seriously. No one should be truly unhappy as we are improved from last year and sometimes play football that is exciting (not always enjoyable but exciting).
By the same token no one should be truly happy until we have achieved slightly more than 1 loss away from being outside the 6.

We still have many problems but Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither was London, Paris, Wichita, Reykjavik, Pyongyang or basically any other city/town. That is a dumb saying.

I agree we should be top 4

I though not holding the current coach responsible for it.

He inherited this cluster**** of a side 3 weeks before the season and has had zero transfer input so far.

What he has done is shown that he can create something positive with the resources he has at his disposal.

I am interested in seeing how he goes when he has a full pre season and some signings of his choice to work with.

To expect the bloke to polish a steam pile of dog turd into a top 4 side is expecting miracles.


This isnt a top 4 side yet. But I aint seeing any reason why we cant become one next season

[The Postman]

Hearing the Jets are signing a 28 year old Right Midfielder from Adelaide City, Joel Allwright. Has been on trial the past week, so he must have impressed.

[furns]

6-8 weeks.

Serious Fernz wtf?
It was 6 weeks two weeks ago when he got injured
I'll leave you to do the math mate :wink:

[Grimario]

Hearing the Jets are signing a 28 year old Right Midfielder from Adelaide City, Joel Allwright. Has been on trial the past week, so he must have impressed.

He went alright from what I've heard.


Think i stole that from this thread.

[turbojetfireV8]

He went alright from what I've heard.


Think i stole that from this thread.

I'm assuming he'll replace Brennan as the mature age rookie, being plucked straight outta SA state league ranks and all (has he ever played above that level?), but at 28 he'd have to be a late bloomer to be anything more than a squaddie if not straight out youth league material, couldn't we have looked at the local league for that kinda squad filler?

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald article on Nabbout in hunt for Tobin award:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4412397/in-form-jet-enjoying-life-at-the-top/?cs=3398#disqus_thread

[halo se7en]

I agree we should be top 4

I though not holding the current coach responsible for it.

He inherited this cluster**** of a side 3 weeks before the season and has had zero transfer input so far.

What he has done is shown that he can create something positive with the resources he has at his disposal.

I am interested in seeing how he goes when he has a full pre season and some signings of his choice to work with.

To expect the bloke to polish a steam pile of dog turd into a top 4 side is expecting miracles.


This isnt a top 4 side yet. But I aint seeing any reason why we cant become one next season

You've just described Miller's season to a tee, except the cluster**** he was following was ****ing worse than what 'poor Jones' has had to follow. Miller also had the FFA as owners, not a rich Chinese businessman. Miller's signings so far, especially Nabbout, which puzzled most of us at the time, have proven to be quite useful to Jones. I've said it before, I don't want him to fail so I can say I told you so, just stop pretending that he's worked miracles while simultaneously acting like Miller was Stubbins v2 when in reality they've both served up fairly identical results so far.

On another day, Perth would have killed us. Castro missed a sitter, and hit the bar two other times, Taggart should have scored if it wasn't for Duncan, and our penalty was a gift. I don't remember too many instance where we seriously threatened their goal.

[Bon]

You've just described Miller's season to a tee, except the cluster**** he was following was ****ing worse than what 'poor Jones' has had to follow. Miller also had the FFA as owners, not a rich Chinese businessman. Miller's signings so far, especially Nabbout, which puzzled most of us at the time, have proven to be quite useful to Jones. I've said it before, I don't want him to fail so I can say I told you so, just stop pretending that he's worked miracles while simultaneously acting like Miller was Stubbins v2 when in reality they've both served up fairly identical results so far.

On another day, Perth would have killed us. Castro missed a sitter, and hit the bar two other times, Taggart should have scored if it wasn't for Duncan, and our penalty was a gift. I don't remember too many instance where we seriously threatened their goal.

I agree

[hawk]

You've just described Miller's season to a tee, except the cluster**** he was following was ****ing worse than what 'poor Jones' has had to follow. Miller also had the FFA as owners, not a rich Chinese businessman. Miller's signings so far, especially Nabbout, which puzzled most of us at the time, have proven to be quite useful to Jones. I've said it before, I don't want him to fail so I can say I told you so, just stop pretending that he's worked miracles while simultaneously acting like Miller was Stubbins v2 when in reality they've both served up fairly identical results so far.

On another day, Perth would have killed us. Castro missed a sitter, and hit the bar two other times, Taggart should have scored if it wasn't for Duncan, and our penalty was a gift. I don't remember too many instance where we seriously threatened their goal.

damn straight

[plague]

It was 6 weeks two weeks ago when he got injured
I'll leave you to do the math mate :wink:

Yep, so 6-8 weeks.


Cheers,
Micky B.

[The Dunster]

I'm assuming he'll replace Brennan as the mature age rookie, being plucked straight outta SA state league ranks and all (has he ever played above that level?), but at 28 he'd have to be a late bloomer to be anything more than a squaddie if not straight out youth league material, couldn't we have looked at the local league for that kinda squad filler?

He played at the 2005 U17 World cup in Peru, and was a NYL player for Adelaide United as well. He just never got a call up into the senior team. So it's not a case of being a late bloomer it's more a case of getting an opportunity.

[Grimario]

I'm assuming he'll replace Brennan as the mature age rookie, being plucked straight outta SA state league ranks and all (has he ever played above that level?), but at 28 he'd have to be a late bloomer to be anything more than a squaddie if not straight out youth league material, couldn't we have looked at the local league for that kinda squad filler?

Do we get to use mature aged rookie outside cap to pay him, assuming Lee puts that up?

[Macca]

He played at the 2005 U17 World cup in Peru, and was a NYL player for Adelaide United as well. He just never got a call up into the senior team. So it's not a case of being a late bloomer it's more a case of getting an opportunity.

A bloke I know who used to be involved with Adelaide City told me he was trialling last week and reckoned he was quite a handy player. He played for them in that NPL finals series against Sydney and seemed to have a pretty strong game. Will be interesting to see how he goes if he gets a chance. Where is he fitting in I wonder, a winger to sit on the bench to replace whichever of the starters (Hoole, Nabbout) is tiring the most? Nabbout in particular seems to fall off in effectiveness late in games so could be a good option.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

You've just described Miller's season to a tee, except the cluster**** he was following was ****ing worse than what 'poor Jones' has had to follow. Miller also had the FFA as owners, not a rich Chinese businessman. Miller's signings so far, especially Nabbout, which puzzled most of us at the time, have proven to be quite useful to Jones. I've said it before, I don't want him to fail so I can say I told you so, just stop pretending that he's worked miracles while simultaneously acting like Miller was Stubbins v2 when in reality they've both served up fairly identical results so far.

On another day, Perth would have killed us. Castro missed a sitter, and hit the bar two other times, Taggart should have scored if it wasn't for Duncan, and our penalty was a gift. I don't remember too many instance where we seriously threatened their goal.

:thumbsup:


5 5 5

[MFKS]

You've just described Miller's season to a tee, except the cluster**** he was following was ****ing worse than what 'poor Jones' has had to follow. Miller also had the FFA as owners, not a rich Chinese businessman. Miller's signings so far, especially Nabbout, which puzzled most of us at the time, have proven to be quite useful to Jones. I've said it before, I don't want him to fail so I can say I told you so, just stop pretending that he's worked miracles while simultaneously acting like Miller was Stubbins v2 when in reality they've both served up fairly identical results so far.

On another day, Perth would have killed us. Castro missed a sitter, and hit the bar two other times, Taggart should have scored if it wasn't for Duncan, and our penalty was a gift. I don't remember too many instance where we seriously threatened their goal.

Results are not the issue.


Miller got his results parking the bus and playing negative football hoping the opposition had an off day and he cashed in.
Basically short term thinking

Jones is getting his results going toe to toe with opposition
Basically long term thinking

To say Miller had a hard gig is a massive over statement.

The two easiest gigs in the HAL recently are Millertime taking over after Muppet was here and Okon taking over at Gypos from Walmsley.

Basically expectation is low and being semi competitive and getting the occasional win keeps the plebs happy

What Jones has done is take a shit side and go about changing the mentality of the squad. We are now having a go and not playing like cowards like we have for the last 8 years.

We ain't getting the results right now. But we are going to be getting them in the future.

On most days Perth would have beaten us. That being said in future we will have the confidence and the ability to carve them up and beat them.


If you want to compare the two blokes I point something out to you right now.

This year we are a legitimate playoff prospect. Whether we get there or not isn't the issue. We are a legitimate chance as the way we play will see us pick up points as the season progresses.

Last year under Miller we were never a realistic chance of making the playoffs. Sure as shit the club talked about it as they usually do nut noone actually believed them.


This year they have people starting to believe in them.

[evanhayes5]

BTW that Harry kid from brisbane roar youth who was trialing signed a youth team contract and scored a hattrick on the weekend.

he could be a better and cheaper option than Kokko

[Tommyjet]

BTW that Harry kid from brisbane roar youth who was trialing signed a youth team contract and scored a hattrick on the weekend.

he could be a better and cheaper option than Kokko

A lot of roar fans that have watched him played are very annoyed Brisbane lost him.

[turbojetfireV8]

Are we in the mix at all anyone know? This at least would be a more useful addition than wankles:
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/aussie-midfielder-daniel-de-silva-departs-dutch-club/161l3nqifr86016nserom3hbek

[halo se7en]

Results are not the issue.


Miller got his results parking the bus and playing negative football hoping the opposition had an off day and he cashed in.
Basically short term thinking

Jones is getting his results going toe to toe with opposition
Basically long term thinking

To say Miller had a hard gig is a massive over statement.

The two easiest gigs in the HAL recently are Millertime taking over after Muppet was here and Okon taking over at Gypos from Walmsley.

Basically expectation is low and being semi competitive and getting the occasional win keeps the plebs happy

What Jones has done is take a shit side and go about changing the mentality of the squad. We are now having a go and not playing like cowards like we have for the last 8 years.

We ain't getting the results right now. But we are going to be getting them in the future.

On most days Perth would have beaten us. That being said in future we will have the confidence and the ability to carve them up and beat them.


If you want to compare the two blokes I point something out to you right now.

This year we are a legitimate playoff prospect. Whether we get there or not isn't the issue. We are a legitimate chance as the way we play will see us pick up points as the season progresses.

Last year under Miller we were never a realistic chance of making the playoffs. Sure as shit the club talked about it as they usually do nut noone actually believed them.


This year they have people starting to believe in them.

Righto. Well when you see Uncle Mark at the family BBQ this wknd, tell him he's doing a superb job.

[MFKS]

Righto. Well when you see Uncle Mark at the family BBQ this wknd, tell him he's doing a superb job.

I was hoping I would get an eloquent and measured response.

All I got was you sucking lemons again

Ohh well maybe some day you will be able to offer something to the debate

[Roundball Enthusiast]

1380

Oops... Looks like Allwright is Alright

[Roundball Enthusiast]

1380

Oops... Looks like Allwright is Alright

And the Aleague article.

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-newcastle-jets-sign-former-adelaide-city-winger-joel-allwright/16gpggbgwh6a81x7vnocdtod4c

Nothing from the club yet though... Interesting.

[hawk]

And the Aleague article.

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-newcastle-jets-sign-former-adelaide-city-winger-joel-allwright/16gpggbgwh6a81x7vnocdtod4c

Nothing from the club yet though... Interesting.

hmmm 28yo rookie to save the day. :sigh:

[Frodo]

I was hoping I would get an eloquent and measured response.

All I got was you sucking lemons again

Ohh well maybe some day you will be able to offer something to the debate

Your ability to argue on the internet better than others doesn't make you right.

You have every right to be happy that we are playing more enjoyable football this year. We pay money to be entertained.

But to think that Miller had little to do with it and somehow Jones has changed the personality of the team in a few months is borderline delusional.

Jones has done well and has them attacking teams much better than last year. But he couldn't defend Alcatraz from an old lady with a broom.

Miller may have been a rubbish coach in the long-term, we will never know unless he gets another HAL job, but he definitely didn't drag the club down. He steadied the ship that Stubbs has been poking holes in for awhile. Made some astute signings, and some less astute ones. Got a bit of fight in the team and then smacked himself in the face and got sacked like a petulant child.

I think you need to deal with the fact that last year we played simple football and improved slightly from the year before. This year we are being more adventurous and it's paying off. Both of those facts are good and have lead us into the top 6.



Also, it has helped that many other teams have dropped down to our level this year. WSW/Adelaide/Roar were playing much better last year.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Results are not the issue.


Miller got his results parking the bus and playing negative football hoping the opposition had an off day and he cashed in.
Basically short term thinking

Jones is getting his results going toe to toe with opposition
Basically long term thinking

To say Miller had a hard gig is a massive over statement.

The two easiest gigs in the HAL recently are Millertime taking over after Muppet was here and Okon taking over at Gypos from Walmsley.

Basically expectation is low and being semi competitive and getting the occasional win keeps the plebs happy

What Jones has done is take a shit side and go about changing the mentality of the squad. We are now having a go and not playing like cowards like we have for the last 8 years.

We ain't getting the results right now. But we are going to be getting them in the future.

On most days Perth would have beaten us. That being said in future we will have the confidence and the ability to carve them up and beat them.


If you want to compare the two blokes I point something out to you right now.

This year we are a legitimate playoff prospect. Whether we get there or not isn't the issue. We are a legitimate chance as the way we play will see us pick up points as the season progresses.

Last year under Miller we were never a realistic chance of making the playoffs. Sure as shit the club talked about it as they usually do nut noone actually believed them.


This year they have people starting to believe in them.

We could also look at it like this.


Miller came in, when we had conceded the most amount of goals in our history and wanted to sort out and strengthen our defense. Which lead to us lacking in the final third (as we still do now).

Jones has come in after Miller has done all the hard work, working on the defense, which now allows him to focus more on the midfield and final third (which is still lacking, but is better overall).

Miller did all the hard work, with no cash, copped all the shit for it, but is the only reason we're in the position we are now.

[Bon]

I don't even know where to start when critiquing what Member said..
Basically...

[StannyCFCJET]

Results are not the issue.


Miller got his results parking the bus and playing negative football hoping the opposition had an off day and he cashed in.
Basically short term thinking

Jones is getting his results going toe to toe with opposition
Basically long term thinking

To say Miller had a hard gig is a massive over statement.

The two easiest gigs in the HAL recently are Millertime taking over after Muppet was here and Okon taking over at Gypos from Walmsley.

Basically expectation is low and being semi competitive and getting the occasional win keeps the plebs happy

What Jones has done is take a shit side and go about changing the mentality of the squad. We are now having a go and not playing like cowards like we have for the last 8 years.

We ain't getting the results right now. But we are going to be getting them in the future.

On most days Perth would have beaten us. That being said in future we will have the confidence and the ability to carve them up and beat them.


If you want to compare the two blokes I point something out to you right now.

This year we are a legitimate playoff prospect. Whether we get there or not isn't the issue. We are a legitimate chance as the way we play will see us pick up points as the season progresses.

Last year under Miller we were never a realistic chance of making the playoffs. Sure as shit the club talked about it as they usually do nut noone actually believed them.


This year they have people starting to believe in them.

Gotta agree with the member here. Miller for almost 2 thirds of lasts season played park the bus, hope other team makes a mistake. He also spent most games bringing on defensive players regardless of the score or time of the game. Yes he gets credit for some of his signings. But end of the day he wanted to park the bus with lazy ass players like Triffo Leonardo and Carney. not to mention that 10 game run where we didnt score a goal. Jones however has our players digging deap and fighting for 90 mins as well as occasionally actually looking up and passing the ball around. You have to wonder if Miller would get out of this squad what Mr Jones is and frankly im not so sure.

[halo se7en]

We could also look at it like this.


Miller came in, when we had conceded the most amount of goals in our history and wanted to sort out and strengthen our defense. Which lead to us lacking in the final third (as we still do now).

Jones has come in after Miller has done all the hard work, working on the defense, which now allows him to focus more on the midfield and final third (which is still lacking, but is better overall).

Miller did all the hard work, with no cash, copped all the shit for it, but is the only reason we're in the position we are now.

Spot on. I've said this a dozen times yet it won't get through. MFKS had it in for Miller the moment he got here and bagged the guy relentlessly the entire season. Despite two wins on the coast, despite the away comeback win to City, and despite racking up 8 wins and getting our club off the bottom. Apparently getting stability and some pride back didn't mean anything if we didn't have ambition to reach top 4. This season, the results don't seem to matter and MFKS is happy we're in 7th. Anyone with common sense could see what sort of a battle Miller faced last year and he was far from perfect but made a good fist of it. I have zero doubt that he would have improved on it this year. The guy knew exactly what sort of players and team he wanted. Coincidentally, as soon as Jones strayed away from what the tactics/formation were in the off-season, the results went downhill. p.s He still hasn't beaten the coasties.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Jones however has our players digging deap and fighting for 90 mins as well as occasionally actually looking up and passing the ball around. You have to wonder if Miller would get out of this squad what Mr Jones is and frankly im not so sure.


Gee, its almost like Millers legacy of having the players fit, and actually running an entire pre-season, got the players fit enough to outrun other teams.

Astonishing.

I agree, Jones has us looking dangerous going forward, but it all comes from the hard work in pre-season and Millers work/signings in defense.

This has allowed Jones to walk in and get them looking forward.

[Wilso8948]

BK vs Birra

Miller Vs Jones

FMD just start another thread

[Roundball Enthusiast]

BK vs Birra

Miller Vs Jones

FMD just start another thread

Jones just signed a 28y/o who couldn't get a decent run at Adelaide (Given they won the comp, probably pretty hard) for the next 4-5 months.

Quality signing though. Can't wait to see him not get picked.

[Wilso8948]

Jones just signed a 28y/o who couldn't get a decent run at Adelaide (Given they won the comp, probably pretty hard) for the next 4-5 months.

Quality signing though. Can't wait to see him not get picked.

And your point? He also signed an 18yo kid who showed up both our 'Senior" starting CBs in his non preferred position.

Miller signed that Alivodic bloke who was absolutely puss.

Where do we stop with all this? FFS just accept it and move on. We going ok. Celebrate that

[Bon]

Where do we stop with all this? FFS just accept it and move on. We going ok. Celebrate that

You are right..
All this back and forth "he is shit", "no, he is shit".. Its as pointless as the GK debate, will never be solved..

Be a Miller-boy or a Jones-kid, lets just enjoy not being as shit as the gypos.. (or as inbred as Matt Simon)

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Be a Miller-boy or a Jones-kid, lets just enjoy not being as shit as the gypos.. (or as inbred as Matt Simon)

Some Newy supporters are from Morriset, lets not go too far Bon.

[Grimario]

Some Newy supporters are from Morriset, lets not go too far Bon.

I heard some went to school in Gosford.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I heard some went to school in Gosford.

Disgusting.

But is it really 'school' if its in Gosford?

[lquiquer]

Iain Ramsay......just signed a contract in the Philippines apparently but.....28, plenty experience in HAL.... would he be a good signing? could he be another Nabbout story? ......CEO on twitter didn't seem convinced.....thoughts?

[Jeterpool]

Iain Ramsay......just signed a contract in the Philippines apparently but.....28, plenty experience in HAL.... would he be a good signing? could he be another Nabbout story? ......CEO on twitter didn't seem convinced.....thoughts?

You love hassling Lawrie :rof:

[lquiquer]

You love hassling Lawrie :rof:

Just ideas and he loves it.........:lulzturtle:

[Bon]

Some Newy supporters are from Morriset, lets not go too far Bon.

I've said it a million times.. Mo-town is the last bastion of safety, stopping the inbred hordes from roaming North..


I heard some went to school in Gosford.

No idea, ask pv4 the gypo sympathizer about it...

[Grimario]

No idea, ask pv4 the gypo sympathizer about it...

I heard he had fun in French class. Said something like "it was good", though my french is rusty, so I could have got that word wrong.

[Bon]

I heard he had fun in French class. Said something like "it was good", though my french is rusty, so I could have got that word wrong.

:lulzturtle:
Well played..

[Couscous]

Welcome, Joel.