2016/17 Squad Thread

[RAM]

Naumoff, Anderson, Woodcock, Necevski, Bouzanis, Tratt, Stamboliev, Mullen released by Sydney.

I'd only look at Naumoff. Scored some screamers in the Cups. For the right price he could be a handy squady for the front third.

[MFKS]

Naumoff, Anderson, Woodcock, Necevski, Bouzanis, Tratt, Stamboliev, Mullen released by Sydney.

I'd only look at Naumoff. Scored some screamers in the Cups. For the right price he could be a handy squady for the front third.

**** signing squaddies.

We are shit because we sign squaddies.

Sign players better than what we have.


Not some other clubs shite

[The Camel]

Naumoff, Anderson, Woodcock, Necevski, Bouzanis, Tratt, Stamboliev, Mullen released by Sydney.

I'd only look at Naumoff. Scored some screamers in the Cups. For the right price he could be a handy squady for the front third.

Agree on Naumoff but we have enough squaddies in those positions (Pav, Brennan, Cooper) whilst I think Naumoff is a better player than all of them, unless we can move them on we need to fill the remaining squad positions with top line starters for those Wide roles.

I would take Woodcock for the LB role to fight it with Cowburn

[RAM]

**** signing squaddies.

We are shit because we sign squaddies.

Sign players better than what we have.


Not some other clubs shite

Naumoff would at least push the first 11.

Brennan, Pavi et al don't.

[RAM]

Agree on Naumoff but we have enough squaddies in those positions (Pav, Brennan, Cooper) whilst I think Naumoff is a better player than all of them, unless we can move them on we need to fill the remaining squad positions with top line starters for those Wide roles.

I would take Woodcock for the LB role to fight it with Cowburn

Agreed, except for Woodcock. Shit****

[Couscous]

Stirring rumours from spicy sauces that Hoole is negotiating a release from Sydney to join Adelaide.

Andrew's quite possibly the best player to have donned a Jets kit. I think Martin Lee should make an offer to bring him back, ~$250K/season.

[tomo]

Andrew's quite possibly the best player to have donned a Jets kit. I think Martin Lee should make an offer to bring him back, ~$250K/season.

Ur taking the piss, right??

[Couscous]

Let's just hope Mr Lee gives us a chance. He may prefer to buy him for one of his bigger clubs.

[turbojetfireV8]

I think Hoole should go to Adelaide - would either make or break him at this level if Amor is still there as coach next season, but I see no future in that ungrateful khunt ever wearing our shirt again, phuck him, as welcome back as Carney...

[MFKS]

Be great to see Hoole come back to Newy just to hear the rage and burn from Hawk

[lil_masi]

Munane from victory got released. LB. rate him more than woodcock. However hes 21, do doesnt work with our need for u20s. Need to release either cooper, pav or brennan

[Tommyjet]

Likely bullshite rumour from another forum but milligan to us as marquee and holland returning being spouted about.

[q-money]

surely not

[plague]

Likely bullshite rumour from another forum but milligan to us as marquee and holland returning being spouted about.

Is Milligan deciding between us and Arsenal again?

[Tommyjet]

Is Milligan deciding between us and Arsenal again?

Kanta's also linked with bayern again

[borat]

Likely bullshite rumour from another forum but milligan to us as marquee and holland returning being spouted about.

The interesting part, which makes it slightly believable, is the use of the FFA marquee fund. This could be a sweetner for the sale of the club

[The Dunster]

Milligan would be a brilliant signing. He's getting toward the end of his career, he's in decline, and is always looking to shop himself around to the highest bidder mid contract.

He's the perfect fit. :gent:

Imagine pairing him up with Partaalu in the midfield. You'd need those GPS ankle bracelets on them to make sure they didn't sign up for a 2nd rate cashed up Asian club during a drinks break - then disappear mid match.

[hawk]

Be great to see Hoole come back to Newy just to hear the rage and burn from Hawk

Oi calm down. He cant get aids twice. theres never any rage from this machine, just hot chick pics

[foti68]

The interesting part, which makes it slightly believable, is the use of the FFA marquee fund. This could be a sweetner for the sale of the club

Tim Cahill
Remember where you first heard it

[The Dunster]

Tim Cahill
Remember where you first heard it

This from one of the best information sources on the Foz.

Eat a bag of dicks Sydney FC if this happens.

[belchardo]

Tim Cahill
Remember where you first heard it

Fark orf. This has been your long game for years. Suck us all in with your well sauced info to set us up for this outlandish claim. :rof:

Would explode if it comes off.

[foti68]

Fark orf. This has been your long game for years. Suck us all in with your well sauced info to set us up for this outlandish claim. :rof:

Would explode if it comes off.

Look back at all my predictions i have a pretty good record

[Jetmaster]

Let's see how long it takes the Herald to run with this.

[plague]

foti68 was the bloke who put the dots together on GVE and 9/11 so I'm already lining up for my Cahill jets shirt.

[borat]

Well regardless if its Cahill or Milligan, where there is smoke there is fire. FFA has talked up this fund and never used it so maybe this has some credence and we will get a marquee and new owners.

[Jeterpool]

Look back at all my predictions i have a pretty good record

It's would be bigger than signing Heskey if it comes off.

I am sure Lee (let's face it. It's the worst kept secret he'll be the new owner) and the Ledman group have money and want to make a statement.

However it's Newcastle and it's the Jets. I'm hopeful yet skeptical. If it's true at least it's a sign of ambition and intent.

Thanks as always for sharing

[leftrightout]

It's would be bigger than signing Heskey if it comes off.

I am sure Lee (let's face it. It's the worst kept secret he'll be the new owner) and the Ledman group have money and want to make a statement.

However it's Newcastle and it's the Jets. I'm hopeful yet skeptical. If it's true at least it's a sign of ambition and intent.

Thanks as always for sharing

Being Lee and the Chinese link i guess makes it plausible?
I still cannot see it happening though. Didn't Cahill only recently come out and say no to the a-league.
Milligan, i would be stoked with, always loved the guys style!

[Jeterpool]

Being Lee and the Chinese link i guess makes it plausible?
I still cannot see it happening though. Didn't Cahill only recently come out and say no to the a-league.
Milligan, i would be stoked with, always loved the guys style!

Milligan as another midfield signing though? Really stocking up in that area if it's true

[leftrightout]

Milligan as another midfield signing though? Really stocking up in that area if it's true

Time for Poljak to go?
Kanta to be used a fullback (id prefer him back there personally)

[Jetmaster]

Time for Poljak to go?
Kanta to be used a fullback (id prefer him back there personally)

Serious?

[leftrightout]

Serious?

Yes? Are you really surprised that someone has a differing opinion to yours on a forum?

[Jetmaster]

Touchy...of course not....Poljak is on a contract and (I thought) did well enough last season.

Kanta at fullback is asking for trouble, stopper yes, not fullback.

[Bon]

Tim Cahill
Remember where you first heard it

Bloody hell..
Pretty exciting if the Nostradamus of the foz is calling it..

[leftrightout]

Touchy...of course not....Poljak is on a contract and (I thought) did well enough last season.

Kanta at fullback is asking for trouble, stopper yes, not fullback.

Poljak, i agree did well enough last year. But is "well enough" good enough when you have the potential to bring in someone who can really dominate that position?
And kanta needs a big year this year... its his last chance. I reckon he will step up! Typical playing for a contract type of situation.

[borat]

Milligan as another midfield signing though? Really stocking up in that area if it's true

You could pair Milligan with Boogs and bench Mullen/push him to LB/RB

Or bench Poljak, play Milligan in the midfield.

Either option would be very tasty

[RAM]

So we sign Milligan and play with 5 holders in midfield?

Can't wait for dem juicy clean sheets

[belchardo]

Look back at all my predictions i have a pretty good record

yeah I know, I'm just stirring.

if this comes true though, phwoar.

[Grimario]

So we sign Milligan and play with 5 holders in midfield?

Can't wait for dem juicy clean sheets

Can you imagine? End the season undefeated, still miss the finals because 2 wins and 25 draws isn't enough to scrape the top 6.

[RAM]

Can you imagine? End the season undefeated, still miss the finals because 2 wins and 25 draws isn't enough to scrape the top 6.

I'm drooling now

[RAM]

Time for Poljak to go?
Kanta to be used a fullback (id prefer him back there personally)

lol

[turbojetfireV8]

Get both - Perth would, just hide how you are paying for it... :popcorn:

[pv4]

Can you imagine? End the season undefeated, still miss the finals because 2 wins and 25 draws isn't enough to scrape the top 6.

Every EPL career mode I play in FIFA, there's a team that does something like this. Has less defeats than any of the top 4 teams, but most of their games are draws and they end up mid table :rof:

[tomo]

Jets sale expected to be announced today

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Jets sale expected to be announced today

Uhh no

[Jeterpool]

Jets sale expected to be announced today

That was the tip earlier in the day. I reckon they've left it a bit late. They usually do these sort of releases around 10 or 11am.

[stopper2]

That was the tip earlier in the day. I reckon they've left it a bit late. They usually do these sort of releases around 10 or 11am.

FFA probably doing it tomorrow now to try to take some of the attention away from Origin I :rof:

[Jetmaster]

Cahill on NBN saying he has not been approached by anyone in FFA about playing A-League when he is a free agent in July. They reckoned another Chinese deal most likely.

[Grimario]

Cahill on NBN saying he has not been approached by anyone in FFA about playing A-League when he is a free agent in July. They reckoned another Chinese deal most likely.

Surely you would take foti's word over Cahill? Also, Chinese deal = signed by Mr Lee, from China, to play for his new club, Newcastle Jerks.

Story checks out.

[Thomas477]

**** I'm getting over Cahill expecting the FFA to ask him to play in the a league. It's up to the clubs, not the FFA,

[plague]

maybe Cahill is buying the club and Mr Lee is going to play up front?

[belchardo]

maybe Cahill is buying the club and Mr Lee is going to play up front?

There's a pun in there somewhere about dazzling them, but I'm too tired to work it out.

[tomo]

Uhh no

Uhh what?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

maybe Cahill is buying the club and Mr Lee is going to play up front?

He probably expects some payments from the FFA ontop of his Club Salary.. Because he's so large an all..


Uhh what?

Announcement was just JPD leaving.. Sale is weeks away yet..

[StannyCFCJET]

JPD leaving is devastating massive loss. Who is available to replace him that is of the same quality??

[De-Champ]

maybe Cahill is buying the club and Mr Lee is going to play up front?

Bringing his brother Bing as well

[Grimario]

JPD leaving is devastating massive loss. Who is available to replace him that is of the same quality??

Rado!

[StannyCFCJET]

Also has anyone heard how Miller's scouting trip to Europe is going??

[StannyCFCJET]

Rado!

Is he at sydney atm?

[Grimario]

Is he at sydney atm?

He was at MV, they bumped him off now that JP has returned.

[plague]

Bringing his brother Bing as well

Who is Bing Cahill?
I don't get it.

[Jeterpool]

Rado!

Could be a reasonable shout. He's available as you said above and Ange worked with him in Brisbane. Given Ange's assistance in getting Scott Miller to the club, this could add up.

[StannyCFCJET]

What are Rado's strengths i think we need a coach with good attacking knowledge and experience

[Tommyjet]

What are Rado's strengths i think we need a coach with good attacking knowledge and experience

Rado very attack minded.

But seriously as if mark jones isnt gonna make his 159th comeback to the jerks.

[Grimario]

Alessi formally announced as departing WSW today.

http://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/article/wanderers-announce-player-departures/1gkxgge86re0r1my1x81tylvke

[StannyCFCJET]

Rado very attack minded.

But seriously as if mark jones isnt gonna make his 159th comeback to the jerks.

Jones would help the Defence to be fair but FMD we need to try something different for a change

[Grimario]

Jones would help the Defence to be fair but FMD we need to try something different for a change

I wasn't really suggesting Rado. Sick of the merry-go-round of players and staff... and we aren't forced to take on journeymen coaching staff. The fresh start with Miller from outside the existing brigade was good and I would like us to be ambitious and bring someone in who has a new perspective as well.

[borat]

JP signed on originally for his local knowledge of the players. Miller has that now so should recruit whoever he likes as his assistant.

[Tommyjet]

Jones would help the Defence to be fair but FMD we need to try something different for a change

Mate im only kidding about jones . Like grimario said too, im also sick of the same recycled staff etc.
maybe miller could use his connections in Scandinavia to bring in a foreigner.
i know this is a recycled name but how about arthur pappas?

[Bon]

Mate im only kidding about jones . Like grimario said too, im also sick of the same recycled staff etc.
maybe miller could use his connections in Scandinavia to bring in a foreigner.
i know this is a recycled name but how about arthur pappas?

Uh oh...
You had to mention him didn't you.. Now poor old pv4 will be cleaning his pants and trying not to do anything that requires standing up (at least not without his "trust-me trousers" on, haha).. :gent:

In all seriousness though, Pappas would be tops..

[Jeterpool]

JP signed on originally for his local knowledge of the players. Miller has that now so should recruit whoever he likes as his assistant.

I think we're also being naïve if we think the Jets and Miller didn't know this was coming. It could have been part of the agreement when he returned last year! Miller will have an idea already who he wants to hire as his new assistant. With any luck, that might be a plural with the new owner coming on board.

[Jeterpool]

Uh oh...
You had to mention him didn't you.. Now poor old pv4 will be cleaning his pants and trying not to do anything that requires standing up (at least not without his "trust-me trousers" on, haha).. :gent:

In all seriousness though, Pappas would be tops..

Now Pappas has been mentioned, BodyNovo won't be standing up either.

[Grimario]

Mate im only kidding about jones . Like grimario said too, im also sick of the same recycled staff etc.
maybe miller could use his connections in Scandinavia to bring in a foreigner.
i know this is a recycled name but how about arthur pappas?

I reckon Papas would be wanting a management gig, not second fiddle. He's done plenty of time as AM, spent a few years managing in India and had time as AM under Zico (I think?). He'll hang about in the NPL till someone takes a punt on him.

[Tommyjet]

I knew he'd eventually get mentioned and create a small stir so i thought id get it in early

[Jeterpool]

Maybe once England get dumped out in the Group stages of the Euro's, Scotty can make a call to get the freshly unemployed Roy Hodgson to come out.

Roy and Harry (and his dog) could meet at Belmont 16 Footers for a catch up to reminisce.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Just signed Alessi.

[Jeterpool]

Just signed Alessi.

That must have been a long and stressful 35 minutes of unemployment.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

That must have been a long and stressful 35 minutes of unemployment.

The stressful world of a footballer hey. Never knowing when the next pay check is coming. Tough gig.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The stressful world of a footballer hey. Never knowing when the next pay check is coming. Tough gig.

On a serious note. There is one of our under 20's done. In a position we need some strength/competition. I welcome him and hope he can become a Jackson-esk type player.. and push for a starting spot.

[borat]

The wording of the press release is interesting. Pointing out he plays centrally, left and right back. I would say the chances of signing Joice and not another left back are strengthening.

[rhysd]

Interestingly, the article states that he can provide cover in right and LEFT back.

I am assuming that the rest of our signings will be for the front third now (and/or a marquee cm)

[The Postman]

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

24. Nick Cowburn - 17/18
25. Devante Clut - 17/18
26. Wayne Brown - 17/18
27. Daniel Alessi - 17/18

6 open spots if we fill to 23, what I think
- Cameron Joice
- U/20 GK
- 2 Foriegn Wide Players
- Leave 2 spare for Marquees if we ever actually got sold

[Roundball Enthusiast]

11. Labinot Halti - 16/17
- 2 Foriegn Wide Players
- Leave 2 spare for Marquees if we ever actually got sold

So we're relying on recovery from Knee surgery for our striker in Labs? And Nobby, at Striker? I would much rather Nobby in at 10 (unless we sign a marquee).

I would hope our two marquees are a 10 and a striker..

[borat]

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

24. Nick Cowburn - 17/18
25. Devante Clut - 17/18
26. Wayne Brown - 17/18
27. Daniel Alessi - 17/18

6 open spots if we fill to 23, what I think
- Cameron Joice
- U/20 GK
- 2 Foriegn Wide Players
- Leave 2 spare for Marquees if we ever actually got sold

With the 2nd Goalkeeper to be an U20's player, would like to see our new owners use the Mature Age Rookie allowance to sign a goalkeeper from the NPL. This player is additional to the 23 man squad and needs to have not played in a fully professional league in the previous 18 months. Someone like Danny Ireland maybe or a goalkeeper from Victoria or Sydney. Allowance is only for min wage contract, 55k, so would need to be enticed by that.

[borat]

So we're relying on recovery from Knee surgery for our striker in Labs? And Nobby, at Striker? I would much rather Nobby in at 10 (unless we sign a marquee).

I would hope our two marquees are a 10 and a striker..

Nobby plays 9 or 10, and at striker had a decent goal return. I would think 1 or both of our outstanding visa players would play multiple positions including striker

[Frodo]

Clut and Nobby will apart of that front 4 but i'd be assuming Millertime will be looking at whoever fits in with these two. No matter which position they are. We could sign 2 wingers and move these 2 centrally, or sign a 9 & 10 and these guys move out wide. It's nice to have options.

[The Postman]

Miller has said he is after 2 wide players, mature age rookie is outside the cap and won't happen unless we have an owner other than FFA.

[The Dunster]

Miller has said he is after 2 wide players.

http://1000uglypeople.com/wp-content/uploads/Fat-Soccer-Player-Fugly-Fat-Guy.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20140416/pu3udape.jpg

[Frodo]

Badum Tssk!

[Jetmaster]

Sign up "Fat Forward" who has just been released by Wimbledon. SSE fans will know.

[Jeterpool]

Sign up "Fat Forward" who has just been released by Wimbledon. SSE fans will know.

This

[Frodo]

Sign up "Fat Forward" who has just been released by Wimbledon. SSE fans will know.

Eff yeah, get the beast!

[The Postman]

From Wembly to Ray Watt

[borat]

Miller has said he is after 2 wide players, mature age rookie is outside the cap and won't happen unless we have an owner other than FFA.

Which is exactly what I said......if you read my post.

Marquees, which you included, won't happen either without new owners

[Grimario]

Sign up "Fat Forward" who has just been released by Wimbledon. SSE fans will know.

Would be good to have the strongest player in FIFA on our books. Better than Heskey.

[Wilso8948]

Donachie has left the Roar too. Would be a great pickup if we didn't already have a fair bit of cover at the back.

[leftrightout]

Donachie has left the Roar too. Would be a great pickup if we didn't already have a fair bit of cover at the back.

Yeah shame, i rate him pretty highly! Would probably be a starter for me!

[Jetmaster]

Would be good to have the strongest player in FIFA on our books. Better than Heskey.

Seriously, he would be great for PR and publicity around the world as he is such a cult figure. And may not be bad on the pitch either - playing professionally so can't be all bad. Would steamroll some of the defenders out here.

Marquee status and/or weekly starter, probably not which means it would never happen.

http://e2.365dm.com/15/11/16-9/20/adebayo-akinfenwa-afc-wimbledon-liverpool-fa-cup_3375889.jpg?20151112164600

[The Camel]

Yeah shame, i rate him pretty highly! Would probably be a starter for me!

I would have him over Mullen every day of the week

[Jeterpool]

Seriously, he would be great for PR and publicity around the world as he is such a cult figure. And may not be bad on the pitch either - playing professionally so can't be all bad. Would steamroll some of the defenders out here.

Marquee status and/or weekly starter, probably not which means it would never happen.

http://e2.365dm.com/15/11/16-9/20/adebayo-akinfenwa-afc-wimbledon-liverpool-fa-cup_3375889.jpg?20151112164600

What's with the picture!?!?

:soapbox:

:rof:

[The Camel]

Seriously, he would be great for PR and publicity around the world as he is such a cult figure. And may not be bad on the pitch either - playing professionally so can't be all bad. Would steamroll some of the defenders out here.

Marquee status and/or weekly starter, probably not which means it would never happen.

http://e2.365dm.com/15/11/16-9/20/adebayo-akinfenwa-afc-wimbledon-liverpool-fa-cup_3375889.jpg?20151112164600

The thing is, coming from League 2 there is no way we would need to pay him Marquee wages to get him out here. You would get him for reasonably little, and for PR etc it would be great. However, playing in the A League in the Australian summer, I can not see him contributing a great deal, conditions do not really suit a man of his size

[Grimario]

The thing is, coming from League 2 there is no way we would need to pay him Marquee wages to get him out here. You would get him for reasonably little, and for PR etc it would be great. However, playing in the A League in the Australian summer, I can not see him contributing a great deal, conditions do not really suit a man of his size

Charlie Adam was a gun.

[belchardo]

The thing is, coming from League 2 there is no way we would need to pay him Marquee wages to get him out here. You would get him for reasonably little, and for PR etc it would be great. However, playing in the A League in the Australian summer, I can not see him contributing a great deal, conditions do not really suit a man of his size

really not getting the "good thing". most of the public would see a fat guy with terrible fitness and rightly launch into him and the club about it. we tried that with jardel, it didn't work that time either.

[Jetmaster]

really not getting the "good thing". most of the public would see a fat guy with terrible fitness and rightly launch into him and the club about it. we tried that with jardel, it didn't work that time either.

He ain't fat...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c8/e6/09/c8e609f8d1ce83b15d8d3674b3ac5c1a.jpg

[RAM]

We're officially a basket case - considering a 34 year old bloke who can't get a start in England's 4th tier, who's only famous for youtube videos and stunts about eating a fake twin

[The Camel]

We're officially a basket case - considering a 34 year old bloke who can't get a start in England's 4th tier, who's only famous for youtube videos and stunts about eating a fake twin

Who said the club are considering him? It is just shit talk on a forum FFS

[Jeterpool]

Who said the club are considering him? It is just shit talk on a forum FFS

Mate, this story is going to make Saturday's Herald...just watch. Then it's Gospel.

[NUGUNS]

We're officially a basket case - considering a 34 year old bloke who can't get a start in England's 4th tier, who's only famous for youtube videos and stunts about eating a fake twin

Scored more goals at Wembley than 23 million Aussies so I think we should consider making an offer.

[Frodo]

Mate, this story is going to make Saturday's Herald...just watch. Then it's Gospel.
"cough cough"

Would 'beast' Akinfenwa be an A-League sensation?

2/2
Records were smashed. New champions were crowned. Take a look back at some of the beautiful moments this season produced.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016 -
Hyundai A-League coaches take note. Adebayo Akinfenwa can play…and he is available. Just hit him up on WhatsApp after he's been to Las Vegas!
The hulking striker – who's 100kg frame makes him look more like a rugby prop – added another chapter to his colourful career by starring at Wembley overnight.
Hyundai A-League transfer wrap for season 2016/17
Akinfenwa came off the bench with 15 minutes left and scored a goal as his AFC Wimbledon side beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0 to win promotion to England’s League One next season.
The 34-year-old striker is known as ‘The Beast’ – and it’s easy to see why, tipping the scales at more than 100kg..
But there’s more to his game than just size, scoring a stack of goals during his 12-year professional career in England’s lower leagues.
And this is where A-League clubs should take note. After helping Wimbledon secure promotion in the play-off final, the club announced they would be releasing him for next season.
"I think I'm technically unemployed, so any managers hit me up on the WhatsApp and get me a job," an entertaining and passionate Akinfenwa told Sky Sports after the match.
Akinfenwa and his Wimbledon teammates are set to celebrate their promotion with a trip to Las Vegas but once they have stopped partying, it could be worth trying to lure him Down Under.
Would he be a success in the Hyundai A-League? What do you think?

[Frodo]

170 goals in 529 appearances including 58 league 1 goals. I'd rate league 1 higher than the HAL, but to be honest i'd rate almost every league in the world higher than the HAL. I love it when people compare it to like the dutch or swiss league and somehow conjure up enough imagination to believe such nonsense.

As stated a few posts up. This is literally hot air in the form of people waiting for next season to start. How many more months of this do we have left?

[Frodo]

On a serious note..

Who knows much about James Meredith?
http://www.transfermarkt.com/james-meredith/profil/spieler/48111

Aussie left back in his prime (28 years old) just came into the socceroos fold...

[Jetmaster]

Who said the club are considering him? It is just shit talk on a forum FFS

You just need to throw the smallest grenade on here and it goes off - I said in my original post why it wouldn't happen.

[StannyCFCJET]

On a serious note..

Who knows much about James Meredith?
http://www.transfermarkt.com/james-meredith/profil/spieler/48111

Aussie left back in his prime (28 years old) just came into the socceroos fold...

Been a fan of this guy for years (always sign him for Jets in FM) would we be able to afford him??

[Tommyjet]

Been a fan of this guy for years (always sign him for Jets in FM) would we be able to afford him??

The bloke rubbished the a-league a couple of year ago. Pretty sure he'll stay in the lower leagues of england somewhere

[StannyCFCJET]

The bloke rubbished the a-league a couple of year ago. Pretty sure he'll stay in the lower leagues of england somewhere

Oh did he damm why do Aussies overseas (cahil mark S etc always bag the aleague)

[The Camel]

170 goals in 529 appearances including 58 league 1 goals. I'd rate league 1 higher than the HAL, but to be honest i'd rate almost every league in the world higher than the HAL. I love it when people compare it to like the dutch or swiss league and somehow conjure up enough imagination to believe such nonsense.

As stated a few posts up. This is literally hot air in the form of people waiting for next season to start. How many more months of this do we have left?

Put nearly all Euro leagues playing in the Australian summer conditions and I think you would be surprised how much poorer a lot of team would be compared to the HAL. Having spent a long time living in Europe. The HAL is a lot better than some make out.

[RAM]

On a serious note..

Who knows much about James Meredith?
http://www.transfermarkt.com/james-meredith/profil/spieler/48111

Aussie left back in his prime (28 years old) just came into the socceroos fold...

More likely to play in the Championship than the HAL

[Frodo]

Put nearly all Euro leagues playing in the Australian summer conditions and I think you would be surprised how much poorer a lot of team would be compared to the HAL. Having spent a long time living in Europe. The HAL is a lot better than some make out.

I cannot disagree more with people who think that professional athletes can't deal with a little bit of heat. Not just aimed at you Camel because a lot of people would agree with you but i reckon this is up there with Anti-vaxxers and people who pay for extra warranty on toasters. Sorry not sorry

[hawk]

I cannot disagree more with people who think that professional athletes can't deal with a little bit of heat. Not just aimed at you Camel because a lot of people would agree with you but i reckon this is up there with Anti-vaxxers and people who pay for extra warranty on toasters. Sorry not sorry

not sorry either bloody apologists....

actually heat and air pressure does hinder performance but would it be noticeable? Q, google those research papers

[rhysd]

Performing in 30 degree heat is a little different to the almost zero temperatures played in Europe.

Physiological responses, hydration, nervous system activity etc all become affected and tend to lead towards reduced performance, output and power.

Do you not think that there is perhaps a reason why certain cultures have adapted their game based on their climate?

Other football codes are all played in the winter/cooler months.

The A-league and W-league players are phenomenal athletes in my eyes.

[Frodo]

1 x preseason and professional athletes would be acclimatized.

Remember the Brazil World cup? Did all the euro teams struggle and the African teams succeed? I know that's a very simple way of looking at it but i think the margins here are so small that there's little to no advantage after a little while training in the heat.

[rhysd]

That's a different story. Give the A-league guys a pre season to adjust to winter in Europe and they would put on a better product.

[The Camel]

Sone Aluko has just been released by Hull. He would be great playing in behind Morten

[MFKS]

1 x preseason and professional athletes would be acclimatized.

Remember the Brazil World cup? Did all the euro teams struggle and the African teams succeed? I know that's a very simple way of looking at it but i think the margins here are so small that there's little to no advantage after a little while training in the heat.

The heat wasn't an issue in Brazil

Port Alegre Curitiba were cold. I mean Jacket beanie type of weather.

The likes of Sao Paulo and Rio although warm during the day we are only talking early 30s and they had mostly evening games.

As for the games up north the heat was nothing like people make out

Hell I remember the disastrous 2007 Asian Cup campaign.
One of the big excuses for the golden generations failure was the heat and humidity in Thailand

Well I been here for the last week and it similar time of year to when it was playef. Yeah it short and t shirt weather and it 30C+ every day.
But to say you can't play football in this climate at this time of year here is complete horse shit.

Nothing professional athletes can't handle coupled with sports science with fluid intake electrolytes etc and all that shit.

[Jeterpool]

Johnny Davidson saying Liam Reddy is weighing up an offer from the Jets and Perth.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/reddy-weighing-a-league-offers#:T0k9KDfih8YvEA

[StannyCFCJET]

Johnny Davidson saying Liam Reddy is weighing up an offer from the Jets and Perth.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/reddy-weighing-a-league-offers#:T0k9KDfih8YvEA

Im torn on one hand on his day he is a decent keeper and would be a good backup to BK but isnt he a bit of a dickhead?? leaves clubs in bad terms

[pv4]

I've genuinely rated Reddy in the top few keepers of the league for the past few seasons. He would be a great signing for us IMO.

[The Dunster]

I've genuinely rated Reddy in the top few keepers of the league for the past few seasons. He would be a great signing for us IMO.
he's got too much NRL dna in him.

[RAM]

I've genuinely rated Reddy in the top few keepers of the league for the past few seasons. He would be a great signing for us IMO.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[RAM]

Im torn on one hand on his day he is a decent keeper and would be a good backup to BK but isnt he a bit of a dickhead?? leaves clubs in bad terms

Absolute ****wit, and not better than BK imo.

Absolute waste of $$$$$$$. Clueless. Absolutely clueless imo.

[StannyCFCJET]

Absolute ****wit, and not better than BK imo.

Absolute waste of $$$$$$$. Clueless. Absolutely clueless imo.

didn't he leave us after season 1 in bad circumstances or sumthing??

[belchardo]

we haven't had a good pisshead for a while now. get him in, appeal to the knights fans.

[Jeterpool]

There isn't a lot of quality in the market for local (by that I mean Asutralian) keepers at the moment.

I know Cisak has been mentioned as an option, but would he come home? Nathan Coe hasn't played since leaving Victory. Reddy has at least been playing at the level of the A-League.

For the right price, it would give some experience. However his transgressions have been well reported and we need to be convinced this won't impact the dressing room in an negative way.

[Jeterpool]

didn't he leave us after season 1 in bad circumstances or sumthing??

He left after Season 1 but don't remember the reasons.

[StannyCFCJET]

He left after Season 1 but don't remember the reasons.

Just looked it up he fell out with Nick Theodopilis (cant spell his last name) and also Reddy's dad racialy abused and bashed Nick when he was coach at parramatta power

[Jeterpool]

Just looked it up he fell out with Nick Theodopilis (cant spell his last name) and also Reddy's dad racialy abused and bashed Nick when he was coach at parramatta power

That'll do it ...

[Jetmaster]

Yep - had previous with Nick Theo - when he became coach he left by mutual agreement.

Sucks to him that Nick T was sacked pretty quickly.

[StannyCFCJET]

Yep - had previous with Nick Theo - when he became coach he left by mutual agreement.

Sucks to him that Nick T was sacked pretty quickly.

How did Nick T even get the Job from what i remember from that season he was useless with tactics and selections ETC

[pv4]

How did Nick T even get the Job from what i remember from that season he was useless with tactics and selections ETC

Probably had something to do with how successful he was in the NSL.

Fairly sure he works as a travel agent now.

[The Dunster]

How did Nick T even get the Job from what i remember from that season he was useless with tactics and selections ETC

Parramatta Power finished top 3 in NSL under his management with a for and against record jets fans can only dream of. he also was successful at Woolongong where they either won the NSL or came in 2nd.

In other words his record was far better than that of the other clowns we have given the job to.

[StannyCFCJET]

Parramatta Power finished top 3 in NSL under his management with a for and against record jets fans can only dream of. he also was successful at Woolongong where they either won the NSL or came in 2nd.

In other words his record was far better than that of the other clowns we have given the job to.

ahh sounds he was a good NSL coach but couldnt make the step up or his players wern't listening or playing for him

[tomo]

As much as signing Reddy would be a massive risk, I think it would atleast keep BK on his toes and make him work to keep his no. 1 jersey. If we just sign a 18yr old back-up, or development player as miller is calling it, then i feel BK will just take it for granted that the spot is his and continue to watch the balls sail past and into his net

[Jeterpool]

As much as signing Reddy would be a massive risk, I think it would atleast keep BK on his toes and make him work to keep his no. 1 jersey. If we just sign a 18yr old back-up, or development player as miller is calling it, then i feel BK will just take it for granted that the spot is his and continue to watch the balls sail past and into his net

Look at Sydney this year. Janjetovic had some clangers but nobody was able to step up and challenge him, so he remained. Conversely, Thomas really stepped up and retained the spot once High-five Danny became shaky.

[tomo]

Look at Sydney this year. Janjetovic had some clangers but nobody was able to step up and challenge him, so he remained. Conversely, Thomas really stepped up and retained the spot once High-five Danny became shaky.

And thats what im worried about with the jets and BK. Atleast Reddy has the ability to step up, although he's very hit and miss with his consistancy the past few years!

I still think we should be aiming higher than both BK and Reddy. But that would all depend on ownership and moving BK outside the cap. Also, i think you mentioned before, theres not many australian GK's available or willing to come back home, which then of course makes things rather difficult

[380]

Theo was coach of the Wolves when they beat Perth Glory over in Perth in the GF coming back from a HT defecit of 3-0 to win in a pen shootout.

Ron Corry was the coach of the Wolves the following year when they beat South Melb at Parra Stadium in the GF.

[RAM]

How did Nick T even get the Job from what i remember from that season he was useless with tactics and selections ETC

Team played fantastic football, Okon and Covic just kept ****ing up and giving away penalties and soft goals. Was some of the best football we've played though imo.

[StannyCFCJET]

Team played fantastic football, Okon and Covic just kept ****ing up and giving away penalties and soft goals. Was some of the best football we've played though imo.

Under Nick T we played good football?? why dont i remember this. I remember the football being decent under GVE that season with carle griffo and milton pulling the strings not under Nick T

[Superdylan]

Worth signing. We don't have the big bucks too attract the best goalies. Him and bk can compete for the position.

Anything for abit more depth.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Team played fantastic football, Okon and Covic just kept ****ing up and giving away penalties and soft goals. Was some of the best football we've played though imo.

Agreed. Nick Theo's teams always played good football, wish he was given more time at the helm.

[380]

Theo was quite the disciplinarian so not unusual to pee people off with such a regimental attitude.

Look at some of the football the Wolves played back then with the likes of Stuart Young , Matt Horsley and co.Was pretty good compared to some of the other clubs of the time.

[borat]

Mmmm if this article is correct and we sign Reddy it's an indication that the sale is going through (which we already know) and the player budget is increasing.

Reason being we still have 2 x u20's to sign, plus with 2 Visas makes the 21 man squad Miller is on record as saying we are budgeted for. Reddy would increase that to 22

[380]

Will go to Perth , you can sink a lot more frothies on the long flight and we all know he likes his frothies.

[Thomas477]

Team played fantastic football, Okon and Covic just kept ****ing up and giving away penalties and soft goals. Was some of the best football we've played though imo.

Aside from the fact that we didn't sign Covic until about 2 months after we sacked Nick Theo. Think you're looking for BK

[RAM]

Under Nick T we played good football?? why dont i remember this. I remember the football being decent under GVE that season with carle griffo and milton pulling the strings not under Nick T

GVE took over from Theo IIRC.

Team was playing great football, just without the results...

[RAM]

Aside from the fact that we didn't sign Covic until about 2 months after we sacked Nick Theo. Think you're looking for BK

You're 100% wrong

[pv4]

Aside from the fact that we didn't sign Covic until about 2 months after we sacked Nick Theo. Think you're looking for BK

You're 100% wrong

Nick Theo was sacked after Round 7 of the 2006-07 season - October 2006.

Ante Covic made his debut in December 2006 against Adelaide United.

[RAM]

Nick Theo was sacked after Round 7 of the 2006-07 season - October 2006.

Ante Covic made his debut in December 2006 against Adelaide United.

I'm 100% wrong.

[Jeterpool]

You're 100% wrong

The boys below are right, RAM. Kennedy played all 7 matches under Nick Theo.


Aside from the fact that we didn't sign Covic until about 2 months after we sacked Nick Theo. Think you're looking for BK


Nick Theo was sacked after Round 7 of the 2006-07 season - October 2006.

Ante Covic made his debut in December 2006 against Adelaide United.

[Jeterpool]

I'm 100% wrong.

:rof:

[pv4]

I'm 100% wrong.

And thus, Reddy would be a good signing for us.

[pv4]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2f/bb/6c/2fbb6c18abfd68f760761dce8b63496b.jpg

[RAM]

And thus, Reddy would be a good signing for us.

No, I stand by my comments on Reddy.

[pv4]

No, I stand by my comments on Reddy.

...


I'm 100% wrong.

[Jeterpool]

...

He was incorrect on a factual event.

He has an opinion on Reddy's ability.

That's the difference here.

[De-Champ]

The boys below are right, RAM. Kennedy played all 7 matches under Nick Theo.

When did crazy Ivan play?

[The Camel]

The boys below are right, RAM. Kennedy played all 7 matches under Nick Theo.

Hence the terrible results and Nick Theo getting the arse

[Jeterpool]

When did crazy Ivan play?

Season 2 Rd 15 and 16. Two games before Covic arrived.

[RAM]

He was incorrect on a factual event.

He has an opinion on Reddy's ability.

That's the difference here.

Exactly - PV4 using a strawman ffs

[RAM]

Covic still had some howlers that season IIRC - my timing was just out.

[StannyCFCJET]

I would say covic had one good season with us. The year we won the league. He was pretty crappy the season after b4 he left

[De-Champ]

I would say covic had one good season with us. The year we won the league. He was pretty crappy the season after b4 he left

So was everyone else. Did we not come last that season?

[Jeterpool]

So was everyone else. Did we not come last that season?

Yep

[Jetmaster]

So was everyone else. Did we not come last that season?

Not everyone - guys like Griff, Thommo and Tarek looked like they were at least trying.

Others like Covic, North and Grifflet looked like they wanted to get away ASAP.

[leftrightout]

Not everyone - guys like Griff, Thommo and Tarek looked like they were at least trying.

Others like Covic, North and Grifflet looked like they wanted to get away ASAP.

"Trying" is different to playing good! We were bad... plus wasn't that the year griff ditched us after signing a contract?

[borat]

From my recollection we couldn't buy a goal in that period. I don't think we hit the lead in any of those seven games.

I distinctly remember the first game of GVE's rein, that it was more of the same with a lot of intent but little end product. Until Jade North, at right back, jagged a goal in the 70th minute and then we got another just before full-time. Never looked back from there. The difference I feel was Nick Theo made a whole stack of promises at the start of the season, as we were one of the favoured teams, and we bottled it. Each game the pressure would rise and Nick seemed to not cope very well. GVE came in and let the players relax a little.

Despite his one season in-between with Parra Power, and what was a star studded team, Nick Theo was never the same after his failed stint in Greece.

[De-Champ]

Not everyone - guys like Griff, Thommo and Tarek looked like they were at least trying.

Others like Covic, North and Grifflet looked like they wanted to get away ASAP.

They were trying alright!!!!

[The Dunster]

From my recollection we couldn't buy a goal in that period. I don't think we hit the lead in any of those seven games.

I distinctly remember the first game of GVE's rein, that it was more of the same with a lot of intent but little end product. Until Jade North, at right back, jagged a goal in the 70th minute and then we got another just before full-time. Never looked back from there. The difference I feel was Nick Theo made a whole stack of promises at the start of the season, as we were one of the favoured teams, and we bottled it. Each game the pressure would rise and Nick seemed to not cope very well. GVE came in and let the players relax a little.

Despite his one season in-between with Parra Power, and what was a star studded team, Nick Theo was never the same after his failed stint in Greece.

The problem at the Jets was that Nick Theo and Paul Okon don't get along. Okon didn't want Nick Theo around so he did everything he could to get rid of him.

[tomo]

So Mitch Austin wants to move away from the Mariners... Thoughts on him signing for the Jets?
He's give us loads of pace on the wing!

[leftrightout]

So Mitch Austin wants to move away from the Mariners... Thoughts on him signing for the Jets?
He's give us loads of pace on the wing!

Coastie... but would take him, he was very impressive in a very ordinary team last year.

[Jeterpool]

So Mitch Austin wants to move away from the Mariners... Thoughts on him signing for the Jets?
He's give us loads of pace on the wing!

I think he's nailed on for Victory, or so the rumour was recently.

[StannyCFCJET]

Isnt miller looking for imports for both wing spots?? and unless im wrong is Austin a winger??

[Wilso8948]

What about Troisi? Fallen out with his club who are looking to sign Vidosic.

[StannyCFCJET]

What about Troisi? Fallen out with his club who are looking to sign Vidosic.

Would love Troisi make it happen Miller

[Jetmaster]

Latest on Timmeh...


Tim Cahill unlikely to be in A-League next season after bid fails
THE AUSTRALIAN
12:00AM JUNE 10, 2016

Ray Gatt

Sports reporter
Sydney

Football Federation Australia appears to have failed in an audacious bid to convince the other clubs to allow Melbourne City to sign the Socceroos legend as a third marquee player.

It can be revealed that a meeting of club chairmen on Wednesday gave a resounding “no” after they were asked to allow City to go outside of the rules and field three marquees instead of two for next season so they could accommodate Cahill.

The Australian broke the story earlier this week that the cashed-up Victorian club had been in talks for the past three months with the man regarded as the greatest Socceroo of all time with a view to signing him in a bid to lift their profile.

There has also been interest for Cahill from other clubs, including Sydney FC, but it is understood the clubs are unwilling to meet the financial demands, reportedly around the $3 million-plus a season mark, even allowing for the fact FFA has a fighting fund to help assist.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/f ... 082285db39

Another example of the A-League all but killing off a level playing field. May as well ditch the salary cap.

[Jeterpool]

Latest on Timmeh...



Another example of the A-League all but killing off a level playing field. May as well ditch the salary cap.

Gatty has since come out on Twitter ans said he got it slightly wrong.

The Clubs agreed to extend the guest player length to 12 months to assist accommodating Cahill

[PC14]

Ray Gatt has tweeted this morning that his story is incorrect.

I believe it has been agreed to extend the guest player stint to 12 months to accommodate Cahill at City.

[Tommyjet]

I think with regards to the wing spots miller is still looking for versatility rather than outright wingers, therefore being able to play unfront too.
In saying that, i think the temptation of an out and out target man will prove too strong for miller.
In my mind i reckon miller is after a Scandinavian berisha, ie a frustrated striker spending too much of his career out wide.

[StannyCFCJET]

I think with regards to the wing spots miller is still looking for versatility rather than outright wingers, therefore being able to play unfront too.
In saying that, i think the temptation of an out and out target man will prove too strong for miller.
In my mind i reckon miller is after a Scandinavian berisha, ie a frustrated striker spending too much of his career out wide.

I think we need out and out wingers with pace and who can beat a man and a target man would be good to knock it down to nordstrand who is playing just off or behind him wouldn't be a bad idea im surprised he never played triffo and nordstrand like that

[skullboy]

Coastie... but would take him, he was very impressive in a very ordinary team last year.

Austin? really? I thought he was rubbish.

And a bit of a tool. And to stand out as a tool amongst the gypos he must be a giant tool.

[rhysd]

Austin? really? I thought he was rubbish.

And a bit of a tool. And to stand out as a tool amongst the gypos he must be a giant tool.

This.

He is rubbish. Just pace, which up until this point in his career has made him look better than he is.

[Imyourhero]

Schwarzer released by Leicester....

[The Dunster]

Cahill is not worth $3m a season to any a-league club let alone the bonus payments he will want on top of that from the gate, 3rd parties and so on.
Will be booing him deluxe if he plays for anyone other than the Jets.
By now he should have made more than enough money to support himself for ten lifetimes.

[MFKS]

Cahill is not worth $3m a season to any a-league club let alone the bonus payments he will want on top of that from the gate, 3rd parties and so on.
Will be booing him deluxe if he plays for anyone other than the Jets.
By now he should have made more than enough money to support himself for ten lifetimes.
To me he is worth every penny he can get.

His reputation and legacy is on the line

Look at the likes of Emerton Kewell whose careers and legacies died in the arse in the HaL

Timmy better off playing OS and taken the coin there
But if he plays in the HAL he deserves big money as he has to perform

[Tommyjet]

To me he is worth every penny he can get.

His reputation and legacy is on the line

Look at the likes of Emerton Kewell whose careers and legacies died in the arse in the HaL

Timmy better off playing OS and taken the coin there
But if he plays in the HAL he deserves big money as he has to perform

Agree with member here.

Also tim is the one bloke a club will definitely get their moneys worth both on the field and definitely off the field.

[The Dunster]

To me he is worth every penny he can get.

His reputation and legacy is on the line

Look at the likes of Emerton Kewell whose careers and legacies died in the arse in the HaL

Timmy better off playing OS and taken the coin there
But if he plays in the HAL he deserves big money as he has to perform

Well said. Good post Member.

[monz6]

Crowley bagged all 5 in a 5-0 win in VPL says in the herald.

[Frodo]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/premier-league-players-released-or-retained-by-their-clubs/news-story/3bb2bf17f609620a276706ffa62ccb81

Since we all love to talk absolute bollocks on this forum... well i do and my mummy says i'm cool. Here's the players released from the PL. Anyone in here that is about 32-34 in need of a relaxing holiday and a muck around on the football pitch?

For me, only KOLO would be worth the coin. Just to sing his song every week and because he is the nicest guy ever. But let's chuck out some ideas and also add how much you think they should earn in order to come play here. I love the old debate about signing busted arses from the premier league vs signing experienced premier league players.

So i'll say Kolo on Marquee wages of about $1 million a year. So the believability rating is about 0.5 out of 5. Because we can't afford it and he earnt about 3 million pounds lat year.

[The Camel]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/premier-league/premier-league-players-released-or-retained-by-their-clubs/news-story/3bb2bf17f609620a276706ffa62ccb81

Since we all love to talk absolute bollocks on this forum... well i do and my mummy says i'm cool. Here's the players released from the PL. Anyone in here that is about 32-34 in need of a relaxing holiday and a muck around on the football pitch?

For me, only KOLO would be worth the coin. Just to sing his song every week and because he is the nicest guy ever. But let's chuck out some ideas and also add how much you think they should earn in order to come play here. I love the old debate about signing busted arses from the premier league vs signing experienced premier league players.

So i'll say Kolo on Marquee wages of about $1 million a year. So the believability rating is about 0.5 out of 5. Because we can't afford it and he earnt about 3 million pounds lat year.

Some interesting names on their. Peter Skapetis released from Stoke and James Demetriou released from Swansea. Both are young Aussies. Might be worth a look on a trial.

A look at the Arsenal released, Flamini, Arteta and Rosicky. All three could be great in the A League potentially, we do not really need another holding midfielder however be interested to watch Rosicky's games for the Czech's at the Euros, he could be a really good Attacking midfield option for a team like us.

Then you have young English players that seem to have lost their way a bit like a Nick Powell who probably would not come to the A League but could really be a force down here, not for Marquee wages though.

[Grimario]

Wasn't Nick Powell a hugely talented prospect that went from lower league to Man U and then disappeared?

[The Camel]

Wasn't Nick Powell a hugely talented prospect that went from lower league to Man U and then disappeared?

Yep. Another case of taking the step up too quickly and chasing the dollars

[MFKS]

Yep. Another case of taking the step up too quickly and chasing the dollars

How???

Any young player who shows promise would be an idiot to turn down a move to one of the biggest clubs on the planet just to continue playing at an inferior level

[The Camel]

How???

Any young player who shows promise would be an idiot to turn down a move to one of the biggest clubs on the planet just to continue playing at an inferior level

I meant that did not kick on and become a top player. Not saying he should have turned down United just that it did not work out for him.

[Frodo]

I meant that did not kick on and become a top player. Not saying he should have turned down United just that it did not work out for him.

He definitely should have turned down United. Should have come to Arsenal when he had the chance, we hang on to our injured players forever, he would have been set for life. Now he has to rebuild his career in the championship and probably move straight back to the top division in a year. Haha.

[furns]

Jimmy Gardiner breaking on twitter that Andrew Hoole is set to return to Newy

[Premy]

Jimmy Gardiner breaking on twitter that Andrew Hoole is set to return to Newy

Que the rage.

[furns]

:popcorn:

[MFKS]

Jimmy Gardiner breaking on twitter that Andrew Hoole is set to return to Newy

This could be one of the greatest moments in Foz history.

Can't wait to hear the rage from Hawk 5 5 5

[belchardo]

will be interesting to see how he backtracks on some of his comments.

[Grimario]

Hoole doesn't track back.

[Jetmaster]

will be interesting to see how he backtracks on some of his comments.

It's his agent who will need to backtrack.

And what about Graham "can't wait to get my hands on him" Arnold?

[Jeterpool]

It's a very interesting trend in Australian football at the moment. A number of players are choosing to head back and play for their home town team, with Adelaide and Perth leading the way.

[Couscous]

Welcome back to the best player to have worn a Jets shirt.

The Prodigal Son will tear the league apart under Miller's guidance and McKinna's wisdom.

[MFKS]

It's a very interesting trend in Australian football at the moment. A number of players are choosing to head back and play for their home town team, with Adelaide and Perth leading the way.

To me it not that interesting but common sense really.

Locals should play for less cash feel more settled be prepared to put in that bit extra and hold stronger in hard times.

Makes perfect sense to fill your squad with as many locals as possible and supplement it with some quality foreigners and a couple of ring ins from outside the area.

Problem we have is our locals ain't good enough to play for us let alone other HAL sides

[StannyCFCJET]

Hoole has no end product and hasnt shown he has it in him in his career so far. So this signing worries me alot.

[The Camel]

Hoole has no end product and hasnt shown he has it in him in his career so far. So this signing worries me alot.

Exactly, we got rid of Alidovic who had no end product and now looking at replacing him with another bloke with no end product, but with half the work rate. Shit signing.

[lil_masi]

If we're moving on Pav or Brennan and getting Hoole as a back up id say im content with that.
We've heard in the media we're after 2 imports in the front 3rd hence that thought. And surely we wouldnt be paying as much for him now then we offered previously.

But if we're not offloading pav or brennan and signing him as a starter, i wouldnt be happy at all.

[380]

Agreed no end product, If he must return then not a dollar more than min wage .

[StannyCFCJET]

He must return as no more than a squad player impact off the bench

[pv4]

I disagree with most of you.

Hoole was our standout best player last time he was with us. If we're lucky enough to sign him again, he will be one of our most important players IMO.

[StannyCFCJET]

I disagree with most of you.

Hoole was our standout best player last time he was with us. If we're lucky enough to sign him again, he will be one of our most important players IMO.

he was our best player granted. BUT did u see what he had around him at that time and how many goals and assists does Hoole have??? cause he is a attacking player and that is his main task!!!

[The Camel]

I disagree with most of you.

Hoole was our standout best player last time he was with us. If we're lucky enough to sign him again, he will be one of our most important players IMO.

Standout player? He scored 1 goal in 24 appearances

And we were the worst Jets side in our history that season and one of the worst teams the A League had seen.

[StannyCFCJET]

standout player? He scored 1 goal in 24 appearances

and we were the worst jets side in our history that season and one of the worst teams the a league had seen.

this^^^

[Jeterpool]

Standout player? He scored 1 goal in 24 appearances

And we were the worst Jets side in our history that season and one of the worst teams the A League had seen.

Andrew Hoole - 50 appearances (36 starts, substituted 18 times). 1 goal and 8 assists.

[StannyCFCJET]

Andrew Hoole - 50 appearances (36 starts, substituted 18 times). 1 goal and 8 assists.

these stats scream average player at best

[pv4]

What will fill you guys with confidence is Hoole absolutely destroyed&embarrassed Daniel Alessi, our most recent signing, the last time Hoole played with us.

[StannyCFCJET]

What will fill you guys with confidence is Hoole absolutely destroyed&embarrassed Daniel Alessi, our most recent signing, the last time Hoole played with us.

i want him to destroy seasoned a league fullbacks pretty sure Alessi hasn't even played 10 a league games

[Jeterpool]

these stats scream average player at best

But 5 of the assists were in the season we scored 23 goals. Add to that the 1 goal he scored, and that's a contribution to over 25% of our goals that season.

Also no player provided 5 or more assists last season, nor 5 or more assists in 2013/14. The last player to reach/exceed that in a season was Ryan Griffiths in 2012/13 with 8.

[StannyCFCJET]

But 5 of the assists were in the season we scored 23 goals. Add to that the 1 goal he scored, and that's a contribution to over 25% of our goals that season.

Yeah cause we had noone else and Hoole got the ball all the time

[Grimario]

But 5 of the assists were in the season we scored 23 goals. Add to that the 1 goal he scored, and that's a contribution to over 25% of our goals that season.

Also no player provided 5 or more assists last season, nor 5 or more assists in 2013/14. The last player to reach/exceed that in a season was Ryan Griffiths in 2012/13 with 8.

He was the best player in a season where we were absolutely turd... basically, instead of cream rising to the top, Hoole is a turd that had high fat content whilst all the others that season were high in fibre.

[StannyCFCJET]

Id take him over Pav and Brennan but if he's starting every week im worried. But i will say if he resigns ill back him 100% and hope he proves all my doubts wrong as the HOFF did

[Jeterpool]

He was the best player in a season where we were absolutely turd... basically, instead of cream rising to the top, Hoole is a turd that had high fat content whilst all the others that season were high in fibre.

So when surrounded by other high fat content turds, or the cream, will his contributions be converted at a greater rate?

I'm just playing devil's advocate here by the way. I'm on the fence with this one. I'm not too fussed either way.

I think we need to recruit better out wide and would rather more money go to, say Troisi. But our bench lacked any sort of impact last year and that needs to improve. He can certainly add to that but I don't know whether that would appeal to him at this point of his career. But, he offers more than Pav and Brennan as said above.

[Jetmaster]

Remember that goal was a penalty too.

He lost it at Sydney that day in Wellington when he dived, copped it from Dura and then missed another pen. That, and the miss against Chelseas just blew his self-confidence which is something he struggles with. Looks like a deer in headlights many times.

And if you are down I think I would rather have Miller in my ear than Arnie.

[Grimario]

But, he offers more than Pav and Brennan as said above.

That and he's local, so hopefully he's come back on less coin than he was demanding back in the day after a season of shittiness with Sydney.

[Jeterpool]

And if you are down I think I would rather have Miller in my ear than Arnie.

And your family/friends close by too.

[Wilso8948]

Does this mean we are getting Carney his best mate back too... Jeez I hope so.

Judas ****s

[Frodo]

Hoole to LB anyone?

[StannyCFCJET]

Hoole to LB anyone?

havent we seen him play there and fail?

[The Dunster]

Looking forward to Hawks input on Hooles return.

[The Dunster]

To me it not that interesting but common sense really.

Locals should play for less cash feel more settled be prepared to put in that bit extra and hold stronger in hard times.

Makes perfect sense to fill your squad with as many locals as possible and supplement it with some quality foreigners and a couple of ring ins from outside the area.

Problem we have is our locals ain't good enough to play for us let alone other HAL sides

Based on that Logic the EPL should be a massive failure.

I tend to agree with you though.

[Couscous]

Geez. He's Newy. Love him. He's us. The end.

[turbojetfireV8]

we are aiming for 8th if we re-sign shitness like Hoole...

[hawk]

Let's just welcome Judas and his sh1t haircut back and trudge on.

[plague]

everyone deserves a second chance.
sign him up Middleby.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Jack Duncan just left his Danish team. Wouldnt mind him.

[Tommyjet]

Jack Duncan just left his Danish team. Wouldnt mind him.

Rumours around he coming back to us

[MFKS]

Rumours around he coming back to us

The possible lulz this season could have if a few of these rumours come true

Have Hawk burning 24-7 over Hoole

Have the BK Fanbois burning over Jack Duncan taken the No1 spot and keeping BK on the pine again


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[Jetmaster]

Hoole's agent spouting rubbish this morning in the Herald. A complete about face on what he has said over the last year.

[Premy]

Hoole's agent spouting rubbish this morning in the Herald. A complete about face on what he has said over the last year.

Link?

[Frodo]

Link?

A-League: Home-grown midfielder Andrew Hoole set to return to Newcastle Jets James Gardiner
June 17, 2016, 7 p.m.



NEWCASTLE Jets were a basket case when Andrew Hoole decided to leave his home-town club for the bright lights of Sydney FC .

The Jets and Sydney FC had tabled similar two-year offers in January 2015, but the off-field stability of the Sky Blues, combined with an opportunity to play under Graham Arnold and compete in the Asian Champions League made Hoole’s decision easy.

Now the 22-year-old midfielder is poised to return.

Hoole’s manager Joel Grenell confirmed on Friday that talks with the Jets were advanced.

The winger has a season to run on his contract at Sydney FC, but the Newcastle Herald understands that the Sky Blues will not stand in the way of his departure.

The Mariners have also expressed an interest but Hoole’s preference is the Jets.

“Newcastle is not appealing in that it is his home town, it is appealing in a football sense,” Grenell said. “He needs an environment where he can flourish and Sydney was not the right environment for him. If he signs with Newcastle he is going to make sure he is out of his comfort zone and pushing himself. There was a club in Denmark that wanted him over there for a trial but he wants to establish himself in Australia. To do that he needs to be playing 25-plus games a season.”

The Jets are remaining tight-lipped until a deal is finalised, which could be as early as next week.

Coach Scott Miller, who returned from Europe on Thursday, tried to lure Hoole back to Newcastle in January as part of a trade for David Carney.

The Olyroo turned down the approach, due mainly to the Sydney’s upcoming ACL campaign.

However six months on, the Jets are a far more appealing option.

The mid-season arrival of Morten Nordstrand and Steve Ugarkovic helped the Jets climb to eighth spot, one place and four points behind Sydney. As well as on-field improvement, the Jets re-established their connection with the community and business sector.

On Tuesday,Chinese billionaire Martin Lee completed the purchase of the Jets from Football Federation Australia, who had controlled the club for a year after Nathan Tinkler had his licence stripped.

Hoole, a Broadmeadow Magic product, can play on either wing or in a central role would add to a front line headed by Nordstrand, Labinot Haliti, Devante Clut and former Fulham attacker Wayne Brown, who touched down on Wednesday.

The Jets have two visa players to sign, which are likely to be in the front third.

Hoole made 15 A-League appearances for Sydney, but only six in the starting side. He appeared in five of of the Sky Blues’ eight games in the ACL, the last of which was on May 25.

[Frodo]

W@nkers, both agent and player.

[The Dunster]

W@nkers, both agent and player.

Yup. Hoole is a very good state league player but he's fringe A-league material at best given his inability to score goals and how easily he can be rattled mentally by the opposition.
If he's paid as a bench warmer then I have no probs with us giving him another chance. But if he's paid as a starter then I think the clubs making a big mistake.