2016/17 Squad Thread

[StannyCFCJET]

This is an important point.
I mean, with all the cap space and spots we had in the off season we couldn't hold onto our own player.
How could Adelaide possibly outbid us?
This club man. Frustrating.

Didnt kitto want to return home?? not much you can do when a player is homesick

[Jetmaster]

Kitto was an injury replacement and wanted to go home at the end of the season if Adelaide wanted him.

[RAM]

Didnt kitto want to return home?? not much you can do when a player is homesick

thats why its sad

[plague]

Didnt kitto want to return home?? not much you can do when a player is homesick

We have plenty of homes in Newcastle.
Heck, he could have stayed at mine.

Sorry boys, but I'm gonna put this one down to Middlebys inability to get the job done.

[borat]

This is an important point.
I mean, with all the cap space and spots we had in the off season we couldn't hold onto our own player.
How could Adelaide possibly outbid us?
This club man. Frustrating.

Can never really tell if you are taking this piss or not, usually I err on the side of the former, but what squad places?

Aside from our 3 x u 20's we had to sign, Nabbout, Hoole and Clut are better captures IMO.

[turbojetfireV8]

we told Kitto he could leave and we weren't interested in resigning him at the end of last season, he didn't really have a choice unless he wanted to hang around like a stray until we had a change of heart - *maybe*...

[plague]

Can never really tell if you are taking this piss or not, usually I err on the side of the former, but what squad places?


I dunno maybe we could have offered him Kitto's spot?

[goaliepersempre]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4247078/nabbout-out-for-three-after-scans-show-tear/?cs=306

3 games... we will see.. groins are a delicate area :p

[turbojetfireV8]

Think they should try advertising the game a bit for a start...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4248010/jets-counting-on-fanpower/?cs=3398

[borat]

I dunno maybe we could have offered him Kitto's spot?

Kitto did not have a spot, he was an injury replacement. The other players we signed are better and more capable of scoring goals.

Miller was right to let Kitto go

[plague]

Kitto did not have a spot,

Was he using a fake i.d. to get into the games?
I'm confused here lads.

[borat]

Was he using a fake i.d. to get into the games?
I'm confused here lads.

You seem to be. Was an injury replacement for Haliti.

[RAM]

Kitto did not have a spot, he was an injury replacement. The other players we signed are better and more capable of scoring goals.

Miller was right to let Kitto go

At this stage, Kitto > Clut imo

[borat]

At this stage, Kitto > Clut imo it's close but they they play different positions. You couldn't play Kitto upfront like we have with Clut.

[Frodo]

At this stage, Kitto > Clut imo

At this stage Kitto+Clut+Anyone who can spell the word 'football'> Hoole.

I must be a Jets supporter. I was so excited when the little goal symbol popped up next the jets on my phone and then equally deflated when it also said 'Hoole', haha. We are a bunch of prvcks around these parts, aren't we.

[RAM]

it's close but they they play different positions. You couldn't play Kitto upfront like we have with Clut.

I agree they're different, but Kitto is more effective at what he does imo.

Clut looks like he is more of a work in progress than Kitto, who is really testing defences atm.

[borat]

I agree they're different, but Kitto is more effective at what he does imo.

Clut looks like he is more of a work in progress than Kitto, who is really testing defences atm.

We needed a supporting #10 though and Clut has showed he is capable, versatile and has an eye for goal.

Kitto pretty much plays one position and his goal scoring is pretty debatable. Don get me wrong, If we could have offloaded Pav & Brennan then I would have been more than happy signing him.

The club put us in the position in 14/15 that we would need to sign 3 x u20's for 16/17 yet have the likes of Brennan on a 2 year contract. That screwed our ability to recruit IMO

[lil_masi]

We needed a supporting #10 though and Clut has showed he is capable, versatile and has an eye for goal.

Kitto pretty much plays one position and his goal scoring is pretty debatable. Don get me wrong, If we could have offloaded Pav & Brennan then I would have been more than happy signing him.

The club put us in the position in 14/15 that we would need to sign 3 x u20's for 16/17 yet have the likes of Brennan on a 2 year contract. That screwed our ability to recruit IMO

100% agree borat

[plague]

You seem to be. Was an injury replacement for Haliti.

Ok that was the explanation I was looking for.

I'd still have found a place in the squad for him, it just grinds me that it looks like yet another (relatively) cheap young player with some potential is gonna go to another club and be gooderer than what he was here.

[RAM]

We needed a supporting #10 though and Clut has showed he is capable, versatile and has an eye for goal.

Kitto pretty much plays one position and his goal scoring is pretty debatable. Don get me wrong, If we could have offloaded Pav & Brennan then I would have been more than happy signing him.

The club put us in the position in 14/15 that we would need to sign 3 x u20's for 16/17 yet have the likes of Brennan on a 2 year contract. That screwed our ability to recruit IMO

Both their goal scoring records are shit.

Kitto looks more dangerous though, akin to Nabbout atm.

If you have penetration down the flanks then you're halfway there. Same reason I think we should've kept Virgli. He causes issues with his pace. Just teach the ****s how to cross or when if doubt hit the **** out of it low across the box. Goals will come. Especially with clever strikers like Nobby in the guts.

[Frodo]

Same reason I think we should've kept Virgli.

I don't think even Virgili thinks we should have kept him. You can coach tactics, formations and fitness into senior players. If you can't cross by the time you are 22 you probably aren't going to learn. Virgili had a decent A league career but the league has developed beyond the level of some players, which is good for the game.

I understand what you are saying though, in regards to pace and penetration. I personally think that Nabbout is showing his class because of his touch and thought process rather than speed, Clut has attributes closer to Naboout than to Kitto so i would rather keep him.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

At this stage Kitto+Clut+Anyone who can spell the word 'football'> Hoole.

I must be a Jets supporter. I was so excited when the little goal symbol popped up next the jets on my phone and then equally deflated when it also said 'Hoole', haha. We are a bunch of prvcks around these parts, aren't we.

Hoole helped us win vs Bris. Gets the Equalizer last week.

Some people are hard to please.

[The Camel]

Hoole helped us win vs Bris. Gets the Equalizer last week.

Some people are hard to please.

I personally think he was good the first 2 weeks and played well in the final 15 on Sunday as well as providing some great set pieces. But for 75 minutes of general play on Sunday he was absolute garbage.

[RAM]

I don't think even Virgili thinks we should have kept him. You can coach tactics, formations and fitness into senior players. If you can't cross by the time you are 22 you probably aren't going to learn. Virgili had a decent A league career but the league has developed beyond the level of some players, which is good for the game.

I understand what you are saying though, in regards to pace and penetration. I personally think that Nabbout is showing his class because of his touch and thought process rather than speed, Clut has attributes closer to Naboout than to Kitto so i would rather keep him.

Most in the Socceroos can't even cross. I think you're a bit tough on Virgli....

[RAM]

I personally think he was good the first 2 weeks and played well in the final 15 on Sunday as well as providing some great set pieces. But for 75 minutes of general play on Sunday he was absolute garbage.

Can't argue with that imo

[Jeterpool]

But for 75 minutes of general play on Sunday he was absolute garbage.

You're not wrong but to be fair, so were most of the team.

Credit where it's due, the team then surged and they all stood up...he stepped up and delivered the crucial moment.

[borat]

Both their goal scoring records are shit.

Kitto looks more dangerous though, akin to Nabbout atm.

That's not the point, you can't just stockpile right sided attackers and expect to have a squad or a team. Kitto cannot play #10 or #9 and Clut is doing an admirable job as a back up for these positions.

Miller 100% made the right call to sign Nabbout over Kitto, and might I add it wasn't at all obvious before the signing. No one wanted Nabbout but Miller saw what was there.

You want to blame anyone for not re-signing Kitto and that is Stubbins. WTF he thought was a good idea to give an absolute rookie in Brennan a 2yr deal is beyond me.

[turbojetfireV8]

Jets players studying hard through PFA assistance program:
http://www.pfa.net.au/?p=6255

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald being a bit over-keen with a season photo round-up already I think, like to think there's more to come... ;)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4219066/newcastle-jets-20162017-season-in-photos/?cs=3398#slide=1

[The Postman]

Good to see some positive coverage from the Herald, had to flip about 6 pages yesterday to find any mention of the Knights.

[plague]

Good to see some positive coverage from the Herald, had to flip about 6 pages yesterday to find any mention of the Knights.

On a day when the major news story is a tragic accident that resonates with a lot of people, the Herald (and sister publications) have the entire front page dedicated to advertising a TV steaming service.

Anyone relying on any of these type of organisations for their 'news' these days is seriously misguided.

[Jetmaster]

Good to see some positive coverage from the Herald, had to flip about 6 pages yesterday to find any mention of the Knights.

Just tune into NBN where the sports wrap up goes like this...

Rugby League...NRL....RU.....AFL....more league.....supercars.....surfing......Knights....."back to rugby league"......then local sport where the Jets appear three times a week.

Seriously, there are more surfing stories on NBN than Jets stories - is it really that popular?

[plague]

Seriously, there are more surfing stories on NBN than Jets stories - is it really that popular?

Interesting question.
At the moment I'd say there is more 'going on' in the world of surfing than the world of the Jets.

Both world titles have recently been decided. One to a (first time) Australian the other to probably the highest paid and most popular surfer on the tour.
Throw in a Newcastle bloke doing ok on the tour (local angle) and the historical aspect of it on our city (I mean the bloke with second most world titles ever can be found down at the beach most days and is amazing with the time he gives anyone wanting a chat etc). So yeah it's a fairly big deal.

But, your point should not be lost on the Jets management that at the moment, with the chasm of interesting and relevant sporting stories out there, are they doing enough to command the spotlight?

Are they making players available for media? Are they providing relevant 'content' for anyone out there to give a toss about?
Yeah game highlights are great but by Tuesday everyone has moved on, and it's to far til the next game.

[Jetmaster]

The thing with NBN news is it is segmented - the first part of the sports wrap goes to all NBN networks, the second is Newcastle only. That is why you get NRL, AFL and other football in the first break. This is where surfing usually is and has been for some time. The Jets and Knights are usually in the second localised segment.

NBN is full of sharkf****ers. Even Gav raves more about the surf than the weather when he is on!

[monz6]

At this stage Kitto+Clut+Anyone who can spell the word 'football'> Hoole.

I must be a Jets supporter. I was so excited when the little goal symbol popped up next the jets on my phone and then equally deflated when it also said 'Hoole', haha. We are a bunch of prvcks around these parts, aren't we.

I wish you weren't a jets supporter. Honestly what a garbage post.

[monz6]

On a day when the major news story is a tragic accident that resonates with a lot of people, the Herald (and sister publications) have the entire front page dedicated to advertising a TV steaming service.

Anyone relying on any of these type of organisations for their 'news' these days is seriously misguided.

Agreed. They should go to the goalkeeper thread

[plague]

Agreed. They should go to the goalkeeper thread

This is a fantastic idea.
Imagine Ray Dineen reading out posts from the likes of Dunster, The Member etc to let the viewers know where it's all up to.

[The Dunster]

This is a fantastic idea.
Imagine Ray Dineen reading out posts from the likes of Dunster, The Member etc to let the viewers know where it's all up to.

They'd need to put the Kale Bradbury stuff on after 10:00PM though given kids could be watching.

[RAM]

That's not the point, you can't just stockpile right sided attackers and expect to have a squad or a team. Kitto cannot play #10 or #9 and Clut is doing an admirable job as a back up for these positions.

Miller 100% made the right call to sign Nabbout over Kitto, and might I add it wasn't at all obvious before the signing. No one wanted Nabbout but Miller saw what was there.

You want to blame anyone for not re-signing Kitto and that is Stubbins. WTF he thought was a good idea to give an absolute rookie in Brennan a 2yr deal is beyond me.

I'm not blaming anyone, I just think it was a shame that Kitto left as he looks a good prospect.

Not sure how you know that Kitto couldn't play 10 or on the left. FWIW I prefer inverted wings in any event, particularly when you have a team like ours without a genuine target man at the moment. Hoole isn't left footed and he's playing on the left...

Just because you have a few extra right footers doesn't mean you're stock piling in one position. I would prefer to look at who's going to give you the most penetration and worry defences the most, rather than who fits a particular pigeon hole.

[furns]

Can we stop talking like Kitto was a chance of staying and it was the clubs fault for not resigning him please? Its been stated ad nauseum that he wanted to return to Adelaide and his family and the Jets couldnt convince him to stay.
Not anyones fault, much like it wasnt anyones fault Taggart returned to Perth, Nicky Carle returned to Sydney FC, etc.

It happens, stop blaming ppl for the sake of it, build a bridge, stfu........:soapbox:

[RAM]

Can we stop talking like Kitto was a chance of staying and it was the clubs fault for not resigning him please? Its been stated ad nauseum that he wanted to return to Adelaide and his family and the Jets couldnt convince him to stay.
Not anyones fault, much like it wasnt anyones fault Taggart returned to Perth, Nicky Carle returned to Sydney FC, etc.

It happens, stop blaming ppl for the sake of it, build a bridge, stfu........:soapbox:


Clearly said I wasn't blaming anyone.

Past players performing for new clubs is always going to generate discussion.

Deal with it FFS and stop carrying on like pre-pubescent school girl.

[furns]

I wasnt blaming you specifically, it was directed at the large number of prior posts whinging that we hadnt kept him.
And being one of the admins of this forum, I feel perfectly I'm in the right to tell ppl to stop harping on a particular point that has already been stated multiple times to be erroneous.

So there :p

[goaliepersempre]

Jets players studying hard through PFA assistance program:
http://www.pfa.net.au/?p=6255

Controversial

I am all for players wanting to set themselves up them after football these days as thats society... but really?

Kanta theory.. Before went and started at uni... good... since then hasnt developed, clearly stagnated..

Studying isnt a walk in the park, maybe for some first year but as it goes on... Alot of stress at times.. ofcourse they have a little bit special cricumstances and support but still.....

These are supposed to be professional footballers.. thats there job period... (not some part time gig, bar tending on the side to help with studying)...

[Jetmaster]

This is a fantastic idea.
Imagine Ray Dineen reading out posts from the likes of Dunster, The Member etc to let the viewers know where it's all up to.

'Bout time there was a "Jetstream Podcast - Goalkeeper Edition", with in depth weekly analysis of every goal conceded and live crosses to the UK to see what pub Birraz went to this week.

[borat]

I'm not blaming anyone, I just think it was a shame that Kitto left as he looks a good prospect.

Not sure how you know that Kitto couldn't play 10 or on the left.

I watch football


Never said he couldn't play on the left either

[borat]

Clearly said I wasn't blaming anyone.

Past players performing for new clubs is always going to generate discussion.

Deal with it FFS and stop carrying on like pre-pubescent school girl.

Did you seriously just tell yourself to deal with it?

[hawk]

I'm not blaming anyone, I just think it was a shame that Kitto left as he looks a good prospect.

Not sure how you know that Kitto couldn't play 10 or on the left. FWIW I prefer inverted wings in any event, particularly when you have a team like ours without a genuine target man at the moment. Hoole isn't left footed and he's playing on the left...

Just because you have a few extra right footers doesn't mean you're stock piling in one position. I would prefer to look at who's going to give you the most penetration and worry defences the most, rather than who fits a particular pigeon hole.

Kitto on the left 26sec


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfeMdEkvyB8

anyway,

there's always some room for giving players stick when they leave. Our badge is the best regardless of anything and all that n stuff

[Jeterpool]

'Bout time there was a "Jetstream Podcast - Goalkeeper Edition", with in depth weekly analysis of every goal conceded and live crosses to the UK to see what pub Birraz went to this week.

Happy to do on the ground report from Swansea, Wales.

I had to specify a country because you sick bastards would have me reporting from the border of gypo territory

[Frodo]

Just did a quick stats check on each teams website.

Shots/Shots on target/Goals

Clut - 4/3/1
Kitto - 1/1/0
Hoole - 1/1/1

Total Passes/Success Rate%

Clut - 40/72.5%
Kitto - 37/54.1%
Hoole - 95/70%

Assists/Chances Created.

Clut - 0/3
Kitto - 2/8
Hoole 1/10

Clut and Kitto have played about 180 mins each. Hoole has played the full 270 mins.



So the point of this is that stats are useless, since Hoole is stealing a living as a footballer.:popcorn:

Which also must mean that Jeterpool has been wasting his time and should have been catching pokemon instead, sorry.

[furns]

Happy to do on the ground report from Swansea, Wales.

I had to specify a country because you sick bastards would have me reporting from the border of gypo territory
Need to find some sponsors actually willing to contribute money then
And by the way - that ticket to europe will have two names on it :lol:

[Mark325]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/former-socceroo-jon-mckain-is-set-to-return-to-australia/1m0i32cnyzm9f1b04obh9gz41j

could be the injury replacement, would people be keen on him?

[furns]

Only as a stop gap while Mullen is out. McKain wasnt great at Adelaide - hence why they shipped him to Malaysia for two years.

[plague]

Its been stated ad nauseum that he wanted to return to Adelaide and his family and the Jets couldnt convince him to stay.


ok im only in the "could we have kept Kitto camp" because no matter how good our team is we need good cheap players to fill out the squad and he def fit that mould for mine.
I mean, the other day the 2 biggest spending clubs were playing each other yet Josh Rose and Mark Warren were on the park.
Forgive me for being cynical but Kitto wouldn't have been the first player to be all like "yeah i really wanna go home but wink wink if you get a few extra dollars in there ill buy a phone card and FaceTime the shit out of those relos".
If we made an offer and he left, so be it. If we just went "oh well he's homesick heres a lift to the airport" we have reason to question the club.

and also, whilst the cynicism is out there, i don't ever entirely trust what the club says, no matter what.
but thats on me, so im cool that he's gone, and we can move on.
besides, once Labi scores and gets that chest out im gonna be like "kitto who?"

[plague]

Only as a stop gap while Mullen is out. McKain wasnt great at Adelaide - hence why they shipped him to Malaysia for two years.

but yeah this is true and correct. get that McKain guy the **** out of here.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

but yeah this is true and correct. get that McKain guy the **** out of here.

34, past it. He'll be here for next weekend. fvck.

[380]

Worse than Mullen if that is even possible

[RAM]

Never said he couldn't play on the left either

You described him as a right sided attacker and said that he couldn't play 9 or 10.

[borat]

You described him as a right sided attacker and said that he couldn't play 9 or 10.

Exactly....I never said he couldn't play on the left.

But he sure as hell is not a striker nor an attacking midfielder

[StannyCFCJET]

Only as a stop gap while Mullen is out. McKain wasnt great at Adelaide - hence why they shipped him to Malaysia for two years.

Anyone is better than Kanta at Cb though

[furns]

Anyone is better than Kanta at Cb though
lol you havent seen him play

[turbojetfireV8]

Let's hope for best case scenario:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4256473/another-body-blow-for-jets/?cs=3398

[rhysd]

Let's hope for best case scenario:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4256473/another-body-blow-for-jets/?cs=3398

When he initially had the injury it looked like he had broken his fibula, or may actually have especially if the X-ray has not gone high enough to check.

Clearly the fact he was having so much difficulty with weight bearing would pretty much indicate there is a stability issue.

With out knowing the finer details I would say that we have lost him for a while if the thoughts are a true sydnesmosis.

[RAM]

Exactly....I never said he couldn't play on the left.

But he sure as hell is not a striker nor an attacking midfielder

Its implicit in "right sided attacker". If you wanted to say he's right footed then you could have and simply added "winger" to it.

I don't think you can write him off from the 9 or 10. He could play those roles as well as Hoole probably.

[borat]

Its implicit in "right sided attacker". If you wanted to say he's right footed then you could have and simply added "winger" to it.

I don't think you can write him off from the 9 or 10. He could play those roles as well as Hoole probably.

Well you assumed wrong. Just because a player is nominally is a right sided attacker, doesn't mean he can't play left. Inverted wingers as you correctly pointed out.

My point still stands, Clut offers more in the middle of the field, we needed that type of player and have played him accordingly. You never saw that from Kitto during his time here or in Adelaide. He hugs the touchline and is good at it.

[sorefootballer]

Kitto is gone. Gotta get over it, have said that I do realise I'm posting in a discussion board. Let's all give him the bird next time he is here. Fk him and Fk yoshi
Continue as you were

[evanhayes5]

Any possibility of loaning in Curtis Good??? not sure on the rules do we have to wait till January to do that?

Also heard that James Holland first choice was to come to newcastle, but we couldnt give him the $$$ he wanted

[Premy]

Also heard that James Holland first choice was to come to newcastle, but we couldnt give him the $$$ he wanted

No doubt.
Lawrie should have made Marty put his hand in his pocket.

Could you imagine furiously masturbating to midfield 3 of Stevie, Brown and Jimmy every week. Phawrrr

[StannyCFCJET]

lol you havent seen him play

He was good enough to play for socceroos at some point and i doubt he doesnt stick his elbow out to block shots

[Jeterpool]

No doubt.
Lawrie should have made Marty put his hand in his pocket.

Could you imagine furiously masturbating to midfield 3 of Stevie, Brown and Jimmy every week. Phawrrr

100%

Absolutely wow midfield there :fap:

[plague]

Could you imagine furiously masturbating to midfield 3 of Stevie, Brown and Jimmy every week. Phawrrr

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--dZ-fAZrL--/rzmy7mvgldwgnxpu2o7l.gif

[leftrightout]

Chinese leagues now finished, Spiranovic's club got relegated, even though we are in need of a center back, he will sign with someone else in A-League... watch this space!

[Jeterpool]

Chinese leagues now finished, Spiranovic's club got relegated, even though we are in need of a center back, he will sign with someone else in A-League... watch this space!

Signing him would be a clear sign of intent from the club.

[RAM]

Would be nice and it makes sense, but I very much doubt it will happen.

[halo se7en]

Can we sign him though? Do injury replacements need to be on a similar wage, or is it just the same position? Or neither and I'm making shit up?

[Retro Jet]

Chinese leagues now finished, Spiranovic's club got relegated, even though we are in need of a center back, he will sign with someone else in A-League... watch this space!

Yeah...and watch our competitors find wriggle room in their cap to accommodate him OR
worse still, the FFA sets up a new category with the discretionary payments outside the cap
for said (Sydney) club: 'Homeless Socceroo'
I suppose as a Socceroo he'll just end up being a Season 2016/17 Guest player for said Sh!tney club
and the FFA will bend over backwards to say "Oh yes, young Matty. Current Socceroo - will put bums on seats...bla bl bla bla".

http://www.a-league.com.au/about/salary-cap-system/19l4z69nq786n13oyz89nari1m

[Wilso8948]

Would go back to Wanderers now that Topor has left

[borat]

Can we sign him though? Do injury replacements need to be on a similar wage, or is it just the same position? Or neither and I'm making shit up?
Same wage

[Jeterpool]

Same wage

But Mullen wouldn't be on a bad wage. Not a Socceroo wage but not a bad wage

[borat]

So now Jackson doesn't need surgery, and injury replacements are 12 week contracts, am assuming we will be relying on NYL players for CB back up.

Does anyone know why we haven't signed an injury replacement keeper? I heard there was a problem with the keeper from Wollongong we were looking at

[borat]

But Mullen wouldn't be on a bad wage. Not a Socceroo wage but not a bad wage

I believe he is actually scarily overpaid, but the problem is more the time period in that he will be back sooner than the length of time required to qualify

[lquiquer]

Does anyone know why we haven't signed an injury replacement keeper?

Considering back up keeper Pierce Clark is injured and not travelling to NZ it would be wise to sign a candidate right now.....Hoffman is tall, maybe he should deputise for one game (At least that would take him out of the starting 11) :lulzturtle:

[hawk]

Hoffman is tall, maybe he should deputise for one game :lulzturtle:

It's nice to have one good attribute. he could play basketball as well :lulzturtle:

[Frodo]

It's nice to have one good attribute. he could play basketball as well :lulzturtle:

He is loud-mouthed as well which is useful for keepers. 2 Good attributes, Jeez we should be coaching this club not Phil Spector.:lulzturtle:

[Hunter403]

Chinese leagues now finished, Spiranovic's club got relegated, even though we are in need of a center back, he will sign with someone else in A-League... watch this space!

Tweeted Lawrie. Got a response. He's under contract and nothing can be done until January window.

[Jeterpool]

Tweeted Lawrie. Got a response. He's under contract and nothing can be done until January window.

Sounds to me like they've made an enquiry...:whistling:

[Premy]

Tweeted Lawrie. Got a response. He's under contract and nothing can be done until January window.
I thought that was common knowledge, even if he secures a release he couldn't play until January 1st.

[borat]

I thought that was common knowledge, even if he secures a release he couldn't play until January 1st.
Yup, sounded like a stock answer rather than a hint that anything has been done

[plague]

I find the GM talking about player movements and contract matters a little weird man.

I know it satisfies the gossip girl in you all but it's a very fine line he's treading talking about players livelihoods.

[matty]

Signed jim Fogarty on short term deal

[borat]

2 game contract.........still chasing someone else obviously

[Wilso8948]

I find the GM talking about player movements and contract matters a little weird man.

I know it satisfies the gossip girl in you all but it's a very fine line he's treading talking about players livelihoods.

Whilst I agree fully I ****ing love old Lawrie being all rogue and shit. Keeps my day interesting.

[Apollo Creed]

Signed jim Fogarty on short term deal

wow!
GK selections going from strength to strength, maybe carter 3rd choice

[Jetmaster]

wow!
GK selections going from strength to strength, maybe carter 3rd choice

Phil Dando giving up his Macquarie Football job...

[Wilso8948]

So Wayne Brown has added another year to his contract.. Must really like Fannys.

[DonPablo]

wow!
GK selections going from strength to strength, maybe carter 3rd choice


Why stop there.! Bring back BOZZA!
Or the Irish guy from Hamilton.

Ps; the verifucation sH$z is shi!
Why does it ask us to move the woman to the middle? Cause she wants to be the centre of attention!

[goaliepersempre]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4288180/boogaard-injury-a-body-blow-for-jets/?cs=305


hmmm a dire situation at the back

[white city]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4288180/boogaard-injury-a-body-blow-for-jets/?cs=305


hmmm a dire situation at the back

Not a massive loss!!. Was to blame for 2 goals against city. His defending against the best striker in the league was poor at best.... let alone ill discipline as a captain to concede a yellow card from the bench.

[WolfMan]

Not a massive loss!!. Was to blame for 2 goals against city. His defending against the best striker in the league was poor at best.... let alone ill discipline as a captain to concede a yellow card from the bench.

Sounds like you have an axe to grind.

You're entitled to your opinion, but I dare say an overwhelming majority would argue the Boogaard has been impervious so far this season *

* I only saw the last 15 minutes of Thursday's game, so I can't speak for that

[hawk]

Can we buy Krishna, thnx

[evanhayes5]

Pretty sure Antony Golec is a free agent, would he be a good addition?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

We have signed Ian Fyfe

[Grimario]

Job for the boys? Was last plying his trade in the sa npl where Jones just finished coaching the Adelaide youth npl, right?

[plague]

We have signed Ian Fyfe

Cant wait til Spencer Prior logs on to give us his opinion.

[The Dunster]

We have signed Ian Fyfe

They would be sorting through Hutchos paperwork as we speak.

Hate this club. Because it certainly hates us.

[hawk]

Hate this club. Because it certainly hates us.

And there is the quote of the week

[turbojetfireV8]

Ian Fyfe??? we shoulda just signed Ljubo...

[Jeterpool]

Ian Fyfe??? we shoulda just signed Ljubo...

It's hard to get in touch with him on Viduka's yacht in the middle of the Mediterranean...or so are the rumours.

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone watch the yoofs play yesterday?? Did the chinese guy look as good as Zane said he did?

[RAM]

We have signed Ian Fyfe

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

we're ****ed

[plague]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

we're ****ed

wait?

this is serious?

[Grimario]

Is RAM serious that we are ****ed or have we seriously signed a 34 year old centre back who had a brief stint in Iran after he left Adelaide and has been playing NPL football for the last two seasons?

I think both are serious.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4289455/jets-sign-veteran-defender-iain-fyfe

[StannyCFCJET]

Is RAM serious that we are ****ed or have we seriously signed a 34 year old centre back who had a brief stint in Iran after he left Adelaide and has been playing NPL football for the last two seasons?

I think both are serious.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4289455/jets-sign-veteran-defender-iain-fyfe

We needed experience at the back. Cant be anyworse then kanta and mullen at Cb

[Grimario]

And a 34 year old who has been playing amateur football for two years certainly screams experience.

[StannyCFCJET]

And a 34 year old who has been playing amateur football for two years certainly screams experience.

Hes played over 100 games in the aleague and didnt he win the league with sydney?? Sounds like experience to me

[Grimario]

Yeah, 4 years ago. If he was such a great option, why has he been playing pub football for two years? Oh, that's right... he's shit.

Cernak has nearly 100 games as well. Better sign him up for one of our wing spots.



Seriously can't believe I am in a discussion with someone who is saying Fyfe is a good signing. Jets are the ****ing worst.

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah, 4 years ago. If he was such a great option, why has he been playing pub football for two years? Oh, that's right... he's shit.

Cernak has nearly 100 games as well. Better sign him up for one of our wing spots.



Seriously can't believe I am in a discussion with someone who is saying Fyfe is a good signing. Jets are the ****ing worst.

Never said he was a good signing exactly just meant we needed a CB pronto and now we have one with a decent pedigree. I swear some of you people expect our clubs to sign only top players and whatnot. We have a massive injury crises and where the Jets FFS thats not very attractive for players so were limited in options. Also we couldnt not sign a CB so lets give Fyfe a chance b4 we crucify him. At least hes not an ex gypo (but hey an ex gypo captain won the league with us)

[borat]

All the knocking of Fyfe I am yet to hear who else we should of signed.

And before Jon Mckain is mentioned, there is a reason he was playing in Malaysia. He isn't that good and is very comparable to Fyfe.

[The Dunster]

The season is gone already so rather than slapping 34 year old band aids on everything why not start blooding some youngsters from the youth team and / or the NPL sides.
It's the perfect opportunity to try something different rather than follow the same path to failure the club has since season 3 ended.
Alternatively, lets get our new Chinese player on the paddock if we need to and see what he's got - because it's not like things can get worse.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The season is gone already so rather than slapping 34 year old band aids on everything why not start blooding some youngsters from the youth team and / or the NPL sides.
It's the perfect opportunity to try something different rather than follow the same path to failure the club has since season 3 ended.
Alternatively, lets get our new Chinese player on the paddock if we need to and see what he's got - because it's not like things can get worse.

Because people will shit on them for blooding young people when we need experience.

34 is experience, but probably too old to make an impact on our season, positively.

[Macca]

Chinese player got on the score sheet for the youth team on the weekend. Hopefully his fitness is coming along and will be available soon

[StannyCFCJET]

The season is gone already so rather than slapping 34 year old band aids on everything why not start blooding some youngsters from the youth team and / or the NPL sides.
It's the perfect opportunity to try something different rather than follow the same path to failure the club has since season 3 ended.
Alternatively, lets get our new Chinese player on the paddock if we need to and see what he's got - because it's not like things can get worse.


The season isnt gone no way by a long shot and we could always just go youth everytime as you said but look how that worked for the knights. All we need is for the players to pull the fingers out and perform every week and for jones to learn from his mistakes alot quicker then Miller did and i think we can sneak in the finals. Mariners Wsw and Adelaide are shit and weve shown we can match the big boys when we want beating Brisbane and almost beating city etc

[The Camel]

The season is gone already so rather than slapping 34 year old band aids on everything why not start blooding some youngsters from the youth team and / or the NPL sides.
It's the perfect opportunity to try something different rather than follow the same path to failure the club has since season 3 ended.
Alternatively, lets get our new Chinese player on the paddock if we need to and see what he's got - because it's not like things can get worse.

Exactly. If not a local NPL defender, I would rather us go offer on of the young CB's from an NPL side that went deep into the FFA Cup a run. There was a decent young guy at Brisbane Stikers from memory.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The season isnt gone no way by a long shot and we could always just go youth everytime as you said but look how that worked for the knights. All we need is for the players to pull the fingers out and perform every week and for jones to learn from his mistakes alot quicker then Miller did and i think we can sneak in the finals. Mariners Wsw and Adelaide are shit and weve shown we can match the big boys when we want beating Brisbane and almost beating city etc

Drew with Adelaide, probably should've won, but didnt.
Got Brisbane on a bad day. they're still far better then us.
Drew with WSW, after playing like shit and getting lucky.
Lost to Sydney.
Lost to City, easily.
Lost to wellos, who have been average, at best.
Equal points to the scum, who are far worse than us.

We won't make the finals. We'll be lucky to stay ahead of the scum in points.

[Premy]

It's hard to get in touch with him on Viduka's yacht in the middle of the Mediterranean...or so are the rumours.

Just head down to Bondi Beach and look for Zdrilic, Ljubo shouldn't be too far away.

[StannyCFCJET]

Drew with Adelaide, probably should've won, but didnt.
Got Brisbane on a bad day. they're still far better then us.
Drew with WSW, after playing like shit and getting lucky.
Lost to Sydney.
Lost to City, easily.
Lost to wellos, who have been average, at best.
Equal points to the scum, who are far worse than us.

We won't make the finals. We'll be lucky to stay ahead of the scum in points.

We only lost to sydney and phoenix and drew with wsw cause we were shit and lazy not cause the opposition did anything special. Against City we created some good chances with some luck we draw or maybe win. And against Adelaide and Brisbane we turned up and performed and shouldve had two wins instead of 1 win and a draw

[De-Champ]

The season is gone already so rather than slapping 34 year old band aids on everything why not start blooding some youngsters from the youth team and / or the NPL sides.
It's the perfect opportunity to try something different rather than follow the same path to failure the club has since season 3 ended.
Alternatively, lets get our new Chinese player on the paddock if we need to and see what he's got - because it's not like things can get worse.

Agree 100%. What is the use of having junior sides (youth team) if you do not promote. Might as well disband them all and just recruit when need to..

[Tommyjet]

we have to beat the scum! season isn't over until that is out of the way.

[StannyCFCJET]

Agree 100%. What is the use of having junior sides (youth team) if you do not promote. Might as well disband them all and just recruit when need to..

We shouldnt promote just cause they are local only if good enough. Pavacevic was promoted hes been rubbish brymora looks decent from what ive seen. Cowburn is good Kanta has declined kennedy is good hoffman is ok. Thats a few locals already in the team

[monz6]

Agree 100%. What is the use of having junior sides (youth team) if you do not promote. Might as well disband them all and just recruit when need to..

But the majority of people blew up when Noah James was going to sit on the bench two weeks ago and people wanted Covic.

[StannyCFCJET]

But the majority of people blew up when Noah James was going to sit on the bench two weeks ago and people wanted Covic.

The bloke is 15 no wonder we blew up

[Wilso8948]

we've got an 18yo (yes I know hes not Newy youth) starting CB. Is that not young enough? and a 19yo at LB. Why the call for more youth? Not saying Fyfe is an awesome option either.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The bloke is 15 no wonder we blew up

15? so fkn what. Got to start somewhere. People are playing PROFESSIONALLY at 17-18, you think they never sat on the bench of a reserve grade FAR better and/or physical than what the A-league dishes out each week?

[monz6]

The bloke is 15 no wonder we blew up

So in the same conversation I've read that we (fans) don't want to promote youth, we do want to promote youth, signing a young bloke from another club was a bad idea and signing Fyfe is a bad idea because he's too old... It's a mid season injury crisis so there wouldn't be many blokes in their primes hanging about with no clubs. So what does the club do? Like it genuinely seems impossible to please.

[q-money]

iain fyfe ffs

[evanhayes5]

He should have played De Godoy before even signing Koutrumbis, but I guess he is his love child. Fyfe is a good signing, there was no one else really available, the only option wold have been to get an injury replacement and the push hard for Spiranovic or Curtis Good in January.

[PC14]

Like it genuinely seems impossible to please.

Welcome to life.

You will always have people for or people against.

Me, I would have preferred them to pick up someone from our youth or local NPL. I don't think Fyfe has anything to offer, that some of the locals couldn't. You can say he has experience - he hasn't played in the competition for 2 years. It's completely different and he is 2 years older. He may prove me, and many more wrong, and be a great acquisition but I don't see it.

Jones himself said, he will only be an asset if he can get back to the pace and rigours of the league.

[halo se7en]

So in the same conversation I've read that we (fans) don't want to promote youth, we do want to promote youth, signing a young bloke from another club was a bad idea and signing Fyfe is a bad idea because he's too old... It's a mid season injury crisis so there wouldn't be many blokes in their primes hanging about with no clubs. So what does the club do? Like it genuinely seems impossible to please.

Sums it up perfectly.

Between Jackson, Cowburn, Koutroumbis, Vujica, Duncan, etc, I don't think the club can be accused of not giving youth a decent chance. We need a defender that was willing to come on short notice (McKain wasn't), and someone who knows the A-league, or at least the standard expected of them. If he can provide a steady influence on the rest of the backline for a few weeks, that's all we need. This isn't the time to throw another youngster to the wolves.

The young players getting slaughtered 40mins down the road every game last season certainly don't appear any better for it this season.

[halo se7en]

And can someone name these NNSW NPL defenders that could immediately slot in and steady the ship for a month?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

All the knocking of Fyfe I am yet to hear who else we should of signed.

And before Jon Mckain is mentioned, there is a reason he was playing in Malaysia. He isn't that good and is very comparable to Fyfe.

We actually approached McKain. He declined the 'opportunity'.

[De-Champ]

We shouldnt promote just cause they are local only if good enough. Pavacevic was promoted hes been rubbish brymora looks decent from what ive seen. Cowburn is good Kanta has declined kennedy is good hoffman is ok. Thats a few locals already in the team

who cares if they are local or not. They should be selected to play on merit. The only way you will know if they are good enough is if they are given a go. Some will work out some won't. I'd rather see that happen than just go out and replace someone.

[Jeterpool]

I've got no concerns playing De Godoy when the time is right. My fear is playing him now, in a back line next to Koutroumbis (3 appearances) and Vujica (6 appearances) doesn't have the required experienced head next to them to guide them through a game.

We all saw what happened to the Mariners when they played with inexperience last year. It was a farce.

Hopefully Kanta can beat the clock and play.

[The Dunster]

15? so fkn what. Got to start somewhere. People are playing PROFESSIONALLY at 17-18, you think they never sat on the bench of a reserve grade FAR better and/or physical than what the A-league dishes out each week?

Exactly.

Nicky Carle was 15 when he played in the NSL for Sydney Olympic.

[halo se7en]

Exactly.

Nicky Carle was 15 when he played in the NSL for Sydney Olympic.

Except the GK wasn't in line because he was necessarily good enough, it was because our stocks were so low he was next by default. Carle is a whole different kettle of fish, not to mention slotting into a team that presented next to zero pressure on his shoulders.

And the fact you've compared a GK with an attacker who can play with freedom and not necessarily cost his team goals.

[Premy]

Taylor Regan must be bashing his head against a wall right now.

[plague]

Where Tiago at?

[Jetmaster]

Kew still lives locally?

[plague]

Kew still lives locally?

Middleby needs to get on the phone ASAP.

[Jeterpool]

Kew still lives locally?

Sam Gallaway still running up and down? :rof:

[RAM]

Is RAM serious that we are ****ed or have we seriously signed a 34 year old centre back who had a brief stint in Iran after he left Adelaide and has been playing NPL football for the last two seasons?

I think both are serious.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4289455/jets-sign-veteran-defender-iain-fyfe

Both.

Definitely both.

[lquiquer]

Time to get Lucas Neill out of retirement yet?..

[Grimario]

Nah, **** that. Sick of getting old folks in. Poljak had a kid last week, sign him (her?) up. Can't be any worse than what we have.

[RAM]

Couple of alternatives:

Uskok - HAL experience, 25 and just won the NSW NPL with Sydney Utd and made round of 32 in FFA Cup.

Cairncross - HAL experience with Sydney FC, captain of Blacktown, 26, QFs of FFA Cup and successful season in NSW NPL.

Petar Franjic - HAL experience, 24, brother of Ivan, decent player who had a good season in VPL.

Vrankovic - HAL experience, 23, playing for Bonnyrigg - ones of the top clubs in the NSW NPL.


All better options than a 34 year old Iain Fyfe who's been playing NPL for 2 years imo. At that age his body is winding down and will find it much harder to re-adapt than these guys in their mid-20s who have something to prove.

[Grimario]

Fyfe to join the injury ward within two weeks.

[plague]

Fyfe to join the injury ward within two weeks.

Good, then we'll be able to go out and sign Ufuk Talay.

[furns]

Good, then we'll be able to go out and sign Ufuk Talay.
He's a coach now

[Grimario]

He's a coach now

Excellent. Put him in the starting line up then park him.

[Wilso8948]

Couple of alternatives:

Uskok - HAL experience, 25 and just won the NSW NPL with Sydney Utd and made round of 32 in FFA Cup.

Cairncross - HAL experience with Sydney FC, captain of Blacktown, 26, QFs of FFA Cup and successful season in NSW NPL.

Petar Franjic - HAL experience, 24, brother of Ivan, decent player who had a good season in VPL.

Vrankovic - HAL experience, 23, playing for Bonnyrigg - ones of the top clubs in the NSW NPL.


All better options than a 34 year old Iain Fyfe who's been playing NPL for 2 years imo. At that age his body is winding down and will find it much harder to re-adapt than these guys in their mid-20s who have something to prove.

I like your suggestions. But whats to say these blokes haven't got good paying jobs outside of football? I can't imagine the injury waiver contract being that high? Mayb Fyfe has nothing to fall back on outside of football as he's been around for so many years. Just looking to squeeze out as much cash as he can before retirement.

[RAM]

I like your suggestions. But whats to say these blokes haven't got good paying jobs outside of football? I can't imagine the injury waiver contract being that high? Mayb Fyfe has nothing to fall back on outside of football as he's been around for so many years. Just looking to squeeze out as much cash as he can before retirement.

I think these blokes would be gagging for another shot at HAL.

Your last two sentences are very good reasons NOT to sign Fyfe.

[baldrick]

Excellent. Put him in the starting line up then park him.


I see what you did here

[Jeterpool]

Excellent. Put him in the starting line up then park him.

:rof:

[plague]

He's a coach now

kill two birds with one stone then.

[monz6]

Cairncross

Sign him and put him on the wing

[leftrightout]

He's a coach now

Not just any coach... the coach of the complete failure that is our national U/20's team. He would fit right in here!

[turbojetfireV8]

So, how much exactly would Martin be prepared to fork out and in what position should he invest it? If Martin is open to funding a guest player, who? Personally, I would prefer a Leonardo style attacking player (without the injury cloud of course)... and Ljubo... :popcorn: :D
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4295750/window-shopping/?cs=3398

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

So, how much exactly would Martin be prepared to fork out and in what position should he invest it? If Martin is open to funding a guest player, who? Personally, I would prefer a Leonardo style attacking player (without the injury cloud of course)... and Ljubo... :popcorn: :D
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4295750/window-shopping/?cs=3398

The way the article reads I wouldn't say anything will really be happening player wise. It was very much a 'give us a quote about how things may improve without committing to anything' puff piece.

[Thomas477]

Plus it would have to mean Jones would want someone else not from Adelaide, which I doubt he does.

[The Dunster]

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[Bon]

Kokko has a fractured jaw..

[lquiquer]

Kokko has a fractured jaw..

Should be Jones for benching Super Ugar....:sparring:

[StannyCFCJET]

Letss discuss who we move on in january to get some funds freed up for better players (fingers crossed).

For me: Cooper,Brennan,Pav,Hoole go in january

End of season: Kanta mullen poijak BK (sadly) move on

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Letss discuss who we move on in january to get some funds freed up for better players (fingers crossed).

For me: Cooper,Brennan,Pav,Hoole go in january

End of season: Kanta mullen poijak BK (sadly) move on

Hoole is probably providing more input than Kanta. But agree with the list other than swapping those two.

Also, not sad about BK going.

[StannyCFCJET]

All hoole is doing is giving away possesion and sulking and we need Kanta for injury cover till season ends. We could keep Hoole backup but even your backups need to bring something to the team

[GazFish35]

did he win the sms man of the match vote?

are people with smart phones that stupid or are the club rigging these things to try and mask how bad he was?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

All hoole is doing is giving away possesion and sulking and we need Kanta for injury cover till season ends. We could keep Hoole backup but even your backups need to bring something to the team

Kanta is doing the exact same thing, in a far more dangerous position on the field.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kanta is doing the exact same thing, in a far more dangerous position on the field.

Thats a fair point cant disagree at all

[Grimario]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4305607/jets-striker-aleksandr-kokko-has-surgery-on-broken-jaw/

Surgery + 4 weeks out.

[Macca]

Fark. Means Hoole will probably have to keep playing. Unless Haliti is able to start some time soon. Or Jones plays the chinaman ahead of Hoole.

[Grimario]

Won't happen. Chinamen hasn't taken us to Victory since the days of Brad Hogg.

[Macca]

:thumbsup: Love it

[Roundball Enthusiast]

How the **** do we keep getting all these injuries.

We were never REALLY going to fight for a top 6 with this squad, but we would certainly be better off if we had everyone fit and the same 11-13 players each week.
All this does is give the likes of Ledman and Jones excuses when we don't make the 6.

[halo se7en]

So will FFA cite the ****head who fractured his jaw? Was it the incident where he headed for the goal right near the end and the guy has come in with his elbow raised? I was at the opposite end and the replay was shit.

[q-money]

pretty sure it was head to head, doubt it will get cited

[Hunter403]

So will FFA cite the ****head who fractured his jaw? Was it the incident where he headed for the goal right near the end and the guy has come in with his elbow raised? I was at the opposite end and the replay was shit.

It summed up that refs performance. Missed the headbutt and gave a goal kick to them. I thought dangerous play was punishable and they way that Coastie went in was dangerous enough to break a jaw.

[halo se7en]

pretty sure it was head to head, doubt it will get cited

My bad, I thought he clipped him with his elbow

[skullboy]

did he win the sms man of the match vote?

are people with smart phones that stupid or are the club rigging these things to try and mask how bad he was?

Ugarkovic won the sms man of the match. The club rigged it to mask how stupid they are.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN footage of the gyppo hit on Kokko:
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2016/11/21/koko-out-for-up-to-a-month/

[q-money]

it's a dog shot

[belchardo]

NBN footage of the gyppo hit on Kokko:
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2016/11/21/koko-out-for-up-to-a-month/

Hoole the only one with a floatie, says it all really.

[sammydog]

pretty sure it was head to head, doubt it will get cited

I'd like to see it again, I thought he lead with his elbow.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Pretty sure it was head on head as well. Things happen I guess, but god we are having a tough run of injuries and even these more serious injuries and facial blows (Don't).
How it wasn't a penalty (probably a bit hard to call) or a corner is more baffling. The ball flies off in the direction the gypo was running.

[Grimario]

Breaking: @NewcastleJetsFC injury curse strikes again. Andrew Nabbout (ankle) worse that thought. could be out 4 wks. @newcastleherald

From Gardiner via twitter.

[Jeterpool]

Far out. No getting much luck in this side of things at the moment.

They are serious injuries yet not serious enough to warrant or qualify for an injury waiver.

If Brennan, Cooper or Pavicevic aren't getting a look in now, there is zero future for them here.

[RAM]

Brennan, Cooper and Pavicevic have zero future here.

Fixed

[Cabaye#4]

Ugarkovic won the sms man of the match. The club rigged it to mask how stupid they are.

I voted for Ugarkovic purely to show how stupid the club is for providing an option to vote for a player who didnt even take the field.

Unless it was subtly genius by saying only 3 players on the field did better than someone who didnt play...?

[Thomas477]

I voted for Ugarkovic purely to show how stupid the club is for providing an option to vote for a player who didnt even take the field.

Unless it was subtly genius by saying only 3 players on the field did better than someone who didnt play...?

I may have voted 20 times.....

[prawnhead]

I may have voted 20 times.....

Heard from a very good 'sauce' today that Carney will be gracing our books again some time in January.

[stopper2]

Heard from a very good 'sauce' today that Carney will be gracing our books again some time in January.

Surely this won't happen....surely?

I know many on here are big fan bois of Brown but after a great goal in the opening round he hasn't entirly won me over, especially the way the club were quick to extend his contract. A little collage on Fox's Shootout showed how he has captain and one of the senior players rather let the team down in the 2nd half. From giving away the free kick needlessly which led to the first goal and then his efforts 3 or 4 times of getting the ball inside our own half and just thumping it long back to Victory. Daresay if it was Kanta, he'd be copping it from all and sundry. Anyway, that's just my opinion.

[WolfMan]

Surely this won't happen....surely?

I know many on here are big fan bois of Brown but after a great goal in the opening round he hasn't entirly won me over, especially the way the club were quick to extend his contract. A little collage on Fox's Shootout showed how he has captain and one of the senior players rather let the team down in the 2nd half. From giving away the free kick needlessly which led to the first goal and then his efforts 3 or 4 times of getting the ball inside our own half and just thumping it long back to Victory. Daresay if it was Kanta, he'd be copping it from all and sundry. Anyway, that's just my opinion.

Haven't seen the segment of which you speak, or any replay for that matter.

I remember Brown chasing well back on more than 1 occasion in attempts to win the ball from the opposition. Work rate for mine is brilliant.

Shows more guts than most of the local talent we seem hellbent on nursing through their careers.

[StannyCFCJET]

Surely this won't happen....surely?

I know many on here are big fan bois of Brown but after a great goal in the opening round he hasn't entirly won me over, especially the way the club were quick to extend his contract. A little collage on Fox's Shootout showed how he has captain and one of the senior players rather let the team down in the 2nd half. From giving away the free kick needlessly which led to the first goal and then his efforts 3 or 4 times of getting the ball inside our own half and just thumping it long back to Victory. Daresay if it was Kanta, he'd be copping it from all and sundry. Anyway, that's just my opinion.

brown hasnt impressed me since the brisbane game

[Jeterpool]

brown hasnt impressed me since the brisbane game

Do you like anyone in our team? You seem to hate them all.

[redwah]

Do you like anyone in our team? You seem to hate them all.

The member's new identity revealed. If he starts telling us all what's wrong with everything ever everywhere it can be confirmed

[380]

They can keep Carney but would take Dimitrijevic if a spot opened up.

[StannyCFCJET]

Do you like anyone in our team? You seem to hate them all.

There are several players I like Brown included. But if there not performing im not going to sugarcoat anything. Brown has been off since round 2. First two rounds he was really dominate, He hasnt played well since

[skullboy]

brown hasnt impressed me since the brisbane game

that would be since he has been constantly played out of position by the brainless manager would it not?

[StannyCFCJET]

that would be since he has been constantly played out of position by the brainless manager would it not?

as far as im aware he has played out wide twice and central three times??

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowe gives his opinion of just how up sh*t creek we are:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4322540/david-lowe-another-reality-check/?cs=308

[halo se7en]

Lowe gives his opinion of just how up sh*t creek we are:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4322540/david-lowe-another-reality-check/?cs=308

I usually like him, but he was clearly out of ideas, or just couldn't care less this week.

[turbojetfireV8]

reads a bit don't blame the coach, blame the owner - I wouldn't let the coach off that lightly, he has to play to the strengths he has injuries or not, try to not play them out of position when he doesn't need to, embrace the idea of using subs as impact players which means giving them enough time on the park to make an impact, and stop telling the fans we played well and were unlucky when we've played sh*t for the first 70min and were lucky not to get flogged, sure he can tell his players in the sheds they were better than they were, but please don't keep saying it to the supporters as some of us really can't see it at the moment, we want a bit more proof, particularly from the tactics of the coach to make it happen...

[Wilso8948]

what do you want him to say honestly?

"We are shit. Our players are shitter then theirs. We will never beat them. We can try and maybe jag one every now and then but mostly we will be beaten. We have a heap of injuries to our OK players so now I've had to bring in shitter players who are shitter then all their players"

[The Camel]

as far as im aware he has played out wide twice and central three times??

First 2 games he played as a No. 10 and was great. Since then has played out wide or as a deeper midfielder and not been anywhere near the player he was. Jones is playing him out of position as he's a clueless **** and thus far is proving to be Stubbins mark 2 or worse.

[Wilso8948]

First 2 games he played as a No. 10 and was great. Since then has played out wide or as a deeper midfielder and not been anywhere near the player he was. Jones is playing him out of position as he's a clueless **** and thus far is proving to be Stubbins mark 2 or worse.

Really think hes been placed there to accommodate the good form of Clut. Playing mids of uga brown and clut is probably the best combination we have. Whilst I agree hes probably played his "best" football in the 10 role I think he offers more then Poljak in the holding role. He does an extremely high amount of work that often goes unnoticed back there.

[The Camel]

Really think hes been placed there to accommodate the good form of Clut. Playing mids of uga brown and clut is probably the best combination we have. Whilst I agree hes probably played his "best" football in the 10 role I think he offers more then Poljak in the holding role. He does an extremely high amount of work that often goes unnoticed back there.

With Kokko and Nobby out injured now, Clut should play as a false 9 and Brown back to 10. If Jones goes with Hoole up top like the first 35 mins against the Mariners then he needs his ugly ****ing head kicked in

[Macca]

Really think hes been placed there to accommodate the good form of Clut. Playing mids of uga brown and clut is probably the best combination we have. Whilst I agree hes probably played his "best" football in the 10 role I think he offers more then Poljak in the holding role. He does an extremely high amount of work that often goes unnoticed back there.

Brown has been in CM since the opening rounds, Clut has mostly featured off the bench for most of these games.
Given Poljak has gone ok the last couple games though I would be happy with him coming in alongside Ugar and seeing Brown further up.

[Jeterpool]

Brown has been in CM since the opening rounds, Clut has mostly featured off the bench for most of these games.
Given Poljak has gone ok the last couple games though I would be happy with him coming in alongside Ugar and seeing Brown further up.

The midfield line up in round 1 and 2, when we had a lot of energy, pressing and better ball retention, was Kantarovski, Ugarkovic and Brown.

I think we can move back to this and move Clut out wide to the right, keeping Hoole left. He has the discipline and stamina to fill in until Nabbout comes back.

[Grimario]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/studs-up-chat-the-top-30-uncontracted-aleague-players-from-a-list-of-150-stars/news-story/ee2d28e5e4d50c6f86ca99192363cfed


Ugarkovic is the only player of ours mentioned in the top 30. Watch him disappear quickly!

[The Camel]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/studs-up-chat-the-top-30-uncontracted-aleague-players-from-a-list-of-150-stars/news-story/ee2d28e5e4d50c6f86ca99192363cfed


Ugarkovic is the only player of ours mentioned in the top 30. Watch him disappear quickly!

Some quality players listed there. I would love us to chase DeVere, O'Neill and MacLaren and Retain Ugar from that list

[Wilso8948]

georgevski Kalfallah just to name a few in positions we need to strengthen

[The Dunster]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/studs-up-chat-the-top-30-uncontracted-aleague-players-from-a-list-of-150-stars/news-story/ee2d28e5e4d50c6f86ca99192363cfed


Ugarkovic is the only player of ours mentioned in the top 30. Watch him disappear quickly!

We have 16 off contract and if the club can manage to keep Koutroumbis, Ugar, and Nobby then they will have done very well.

If any of them have any sense they will run a mile from this club.

[Wilso8948]

Ben Halloran is struggling for any game time and is noted in an SBS article to make a move for Socceroos recall

[Jeterpool]

Ben Halloran is struggling for any game time and is noted in an SBS article to make a move for Socceroos recall

He'd be a great shout.

[Frodo]

Although i hate his stupid face and probably the rest of him too.

Mitch Nichols would be a good pick up for us. 'shudder'...

Knows where the goal is.
Is a massive prick to play against.
Can move around the front 4 when everyone else gets injured.
Is hitting his prime, age wise.
Not good enough for the Socceroos so might get drunk enough to sign for us without his agent knowing about it.
Has a stupid face.

[The Camel]

Although i hate his stupid face and probably the rest of him too.

Mitch Nichols would be a good pick up for us. 'shudder'...

Knows where the goal is.
Is a massive prick to play against.
Can move around the front 4 when everyone else gets injured.
Is hitting his prime, age wise.
Not good enough for the Socceroos so might get drunk enough to sign for us without his agent knowing about it.
Has a stupid face.

He looks like Butters from South Park

[StannyCFCJET]

First 2 games he played as a No. 10 and was great. Since then has played out wide or as a deeper midfielder and not been anywhere near the player he was. Jones is playing him out of position as he's a clueless **** and thus far is proving to be Stubbins mark 2 or worse.

Brown has said several times he loves playing deeper and thats his favoured role so stands to reason he should be playing well in that position but he isnt

[Wilso8948]

Brown has said several times he loves playing deeper and thats his favoured role so stands to reason he should be playing well in that position but he isnt

What exactly is he doing wrong in your opinion?

[StannyCFCJET]

What exactly is he doing wrong in your opinion?

first too weeks he was creating chances and having shots at goal. which has completely dropped off from his game and he even started to give away possession with sloppy passes

[Wilso8948]

first too weeks he was creating chances and having shots at goal.

He's been moved to a holding midfield role. You know what that requires yeah?

[Nou Camp]

first too weeks he was creating chances and having shots at goal. which has completely dropped off from his game and he even started to give away possession with sloppy passes

he signed a contract extension and doesn't go training anymore...
wait for last year of his contract and watch his form improve

[pv4]

he signed a contract extension and doesn't go training anymore...
wait for last year of his contract and watch his form improve

The old Mark Viduka sydnrome - is useless at club level until it's contract talk time and then he is one of the worlds finest.

Is Brown not going to training confirmed? Surely not?

[The Dunster]

he signed a contract extension and doesn't go training anymore...
wait for last year of his contract and watch his form improve

Poor bastard probably can't find anywhere to park his car at the Uni.

[pv4]

Poor bastard probably can't find anywhere to park his car at the Uni.

I wonder if they gave him Heskey's old maroon soccer mum Hyundai van.

[turbojetfireV8]

CLUB BY CLUB
* Loan player

NEWCASTLE JETS
Andy Brennan
Kristian Brymora
Mitch Cooper
Labinot Haliti
Andrew Hoole
Lachlan Jackson
Benjamin Kantarovski
Ben Kennedy
Lei Lei Ma
Daniel Mullen
Morten Nordstrand
Prio Nielsen
Radovan Pavicevic
Mateo Poljak
Steven Ugarkovic
John Koutroumbis

Prio?? WTF? :D

[Jeterpool]

Prio?? WTF? :D

Saw that too. No idea

[lquiquer]

Saw that too. No idea

Morten Nordstrand Prio Nielsen.....same: full name?

[lquiquer]

Morten Nordstrand Prio Nielsen.....same: full name?

1368

[turbojetfireV8]

nuh, suspect it's just another of our injuries who's been out so long we've forgotten who he was... BTW, that was a bit cruel taking Kokko to a restaurant yesterday so he could watch the rest of the team eat wasn't it??

[turbojetfireV8]

Fyfe thinks we're too soft ;)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4324612/fyfe-urges-jets-to-find-more-newcastle-steel/?cs=3398

[Jeterpool]

Fyfe thinks we're too soft ;)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4324612/fyfe-urges-jets-to-find-more-newcastle-steel/?cs=3398

Need more mongrel

[RAM]

Fyfe thinks we're too soft ;)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4324612/fyfe-urges-jets-to-find-more-newcastle-steel/?cs=3398

wonder what plague will think

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4325995/fringe-jets-urged-to-explore-options/?cs=306

If Arcaba is the only keeper we are interested in I assume he'll be warming the bench for JD, unless he's a surprise packet (doubting it though).

[plague]

wonder what plague will think


Plague: Jones sounds like he uses the words, 'grit' and 'gumption' a lot and thinks momentum is a real thing.


Ian Fyfe: “They’re a good bunch of lads, but they just need a bit more mongrel in them, I think,” he said on Tuesday at a team lunch in Hamilton.

He suggested the team needed to find more of the “grit” that once defined teams from Newcastle.

Plague thinks Plague is a ****ing oracle and thanks Fyfe for reading the foz and Jones for teaching his team useless buzzwords instead of things like, yanno, playing football.

[pv4]

The Herald (http://bit.ly/4kb77v) reporting that we have the equivalent of 200k to offer a squad spot for the rest of the season. Cue Robbie Middleby claiming that's near-marquee wages.

Throw it all at Spira. Now.

[evanhayes5]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4325995/fringe-jets-urged-to-explore-options/?cs=306

If Arcaba is the only keeper we are interested in I assume he'll be warming the bench for JD, unless he's a surprise packet (doubting it though).


Matt Acton was also offered to the club, not sure why they didnt chose to pursue him

[Grimario]

Matt Acton was also offered to the club, not sure why they didnt chose to pursue him

Why didn't the club Acton that?

[evanhayes5]

CLUB BY CLUB
* Loan player

NEWCASTLE JETS
Andy Brennan - Gone
Kristian Brymora - Might be offered another contract
Mitch Cooper - Gone
Labinot Haliti - Gone
Andrew Hoole - Most likely offered new contract
Lachlan Jackson - Most likely offered new contract
Benjamin Kantarovski - A League time is up
Ben Kennedy - unsure
Lei Lei Ma -
Daniel Mullen - On high wages, can see go back to adelaide
Morten Nordstrand - Retire at seasons end?
Prio Nielsen - who?
Radovan Pavicevic - gone
Mateo Poljak - Close to Australian citizenship - Can see being offered a new deal
Steven Ugarkovic - Already been tapped up by Poppa
John Koutroumbis - Supposedly agreement in place that will see JK go back to adelaide

[StannyCFCJET]

CLUB BY CLUB
* Loan player

NEWCASTLE JETS
Andy Brennan - Gone
Kristian Brymora - Might be offered another contract
Mitch Cooper - Gone
Labinot Haliti - Gone
Andrew Hoole - Most likely offered new contract
Lachlan Jackson - Most likely offered new contract
Benjamin Kantarovski - A League time is up
Ben Kennedy - unsure
Lei Lei Ma -
Daniel Mullen - On high wages, can see go back to adelaide
Morten Nordstrand - Retire at seasons end?
Prio Nielsen - who?
Radovan Pavicevic - gone
Mateo Poljak - Close to Australian citizenship - Can see being offered a new deal
Steven Ugarkovic - Already been tapped up by Poppa
John Koutroumbis - Supposedly agreement in place that will see JK go back to adelaide

Is this all made up?

[hawk]

nope. but anything can change.

Jones pushing out some deadwood for jan transfer.

[StannyCFCJET]

nope. but anything can change.

Jones pushing out some deadwood for jan transfer.

Miller tried getting rid of same players they said no thanks, why would Jones have anymore luck specially as he started brennan last week

[turbojetfireV8]

only thing different really is the end is a bit more nigh than last year, so if they could pick up a gig and leave with a mutual consent agreement rather than wait to be offcasts could be the message, maybe they will all see some game time to make them appear a bit more appealing to prospective employers, Josh Mitchell might give em a personal reference etc... :popcorn: Though Rad will probably have a cracker off-season with Sydney United and end up at WSW... :)

[lquiquer]

Watch us sign Celeski now that his contract not being renewed in Japan...:facepalm::facepalm:

[turbojetfireV8]

Is Kanta out for a few weeks as well now?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4334001/kanta-hurt-in-record-game/?cs=3398