Andrew Nabbout

[Couscous]

I'm normally a mild-mannered and welcoming chap but, seriously, get the feck out of my club (sort of mine, anyway).

I stopped supporting Victory long ago (sort of long) and don't want its dregs following me.

PS More cardio, less weights. And definitely more football.

[Jeterpool]

What were your thoughts on him while you were a Victory supporter?

[Couscous]

My thoughts at the time were more cardio, less weights, more football

[Hunter403]

Waste of a position. Hope I am proved wrong but doubt it.

[380]

My thoughts at the time were more cardio, less weights, more football

This.

[MFKS]

Waste of a position. Hope I am proved wrong but doubt it.

No bro don't wish to be proved wrong.

The satisfaction of being proved right is what you crave here.

[Hunter403]

No bro don't wish to be proved wrong.

The satisfaction of being proved right is what you crave here.

I'm married mate. I'm always wrong

[boz-monaut]

My thoughts at the time were more cardio, less weights, more football

Naboo doesn't take good advice, he gives it

https://65.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu69340BFo1qev1kto1_500.jpg

[weston]

I'm keen to see how he goes and give him a chance.

[leftrightout]

I'm keen to see how he goes and give him a chance.

You probably won't get the chance... he will no doubt be injured all year!

[RAM]

I'll give him a chance, but my default view is that he's a waste of spot.

[Grimario]

I hate Nabbout. He treated the Gungan's so shit for so long.

[weston]

You probably won't get the chance... he will no doubt be injured all year!



Will fit in nicely here if that's the case.

[MFKS]

I hate Nabbout. He treated the Gungan's so shit for so long.


Look at the Queen of Nabbout. She ****ed Darth Vader and created all sorts of problems

On the upside it did bring balance to the force

Call us impartial

[baldrick]

Look at the Queen of Nabbout. She ****ed Darth Vader and created all sorts of problems

On the upside it did bring balance to the force

Brilliant :)

[Bon]

I hate Nabbout. He treated the Gungan's so shit for so long.

Yeah, but anyone that fvck's with Jar Jar like that, is a winner by me.. :gent:


Look at the Queen of Nabbout. She ****ed Darth Vader and created all sorts of problems

On the upside it did bring balance to the force

Call us impartial

:lulzturtle:

[RAM]

Read a Malaysian article this morning.

Apparently Nabbout was top scorer and top of the assists table when he was released. 2nd division though.

[plague]

top of the assists table when he was released.

HOLY SHIT!!!!!
So a striker gets released because he gets no assists but another one gets released because he has all of the assists it's almost like assists don't really matter but anyway how's Friday going you guys I'm feeling good might go get some icecream.

[Grimario]

Brilliant :)

He signed for the smurfs :(

[plague]

Having said that though he is gonna be awesome for us because assists.

Anyone got his price for the Johnny Warren medal?

[plague]

Read a Malaysian article this morning.

Apparently Nabbout was top scorer and top of the assists table when he was released. 2nd division though.

Also, please tell me you put this in just to get me and that it's not even true it can't be true it's too perfect.

I love your work RAM-MAN.

[MFKS]

Read a Malaysian article this morning.

Apparently Nabbout was top scorer and top of the assists table when he was released. 2nd division though.
You speak Malaysian do you??

[plague]

You speak Malaysian do you??

To be fair the same quotes are in the Herald. And Ram-man isn't trolling, it actually mentioned assists.
What a time to be alive.

[RAM]

Former Negeri Sembilan winger Andrew Nabbout has joined A-League side Newcastle Jets, reported the Australian edition of Goal today.

According to the report, the 23-year old Australian, who had been released by the Premier League side during the recent June transfer window, has signed a two-year deal with the Jets, after passing a trial.

Jets' head coach Scott Miller said that Nabbout's signing will provide his side with more versatility; “His [Nabbout’s] ability to play numerous positions in the final third is attractive, and his addition will provide the coaching staff with flexibility in regards to our systems and styles of play.”

"I have a point to prove [in the A-League] and I want to repay the faith that Scott has put in me," the report quoted him as saying regarding his signing.

Nabbout had joined Negeri at the start of the 2016 season along with Australian coach Gary Phillips and Australian footballers Joel Chianese and Taylor Regan. He had previously played for another A-League side, Melbourne Victory from 2012 to 2015, scoring five goals for them in 37 matches.

Despite leading the second division as its top goalscorer and in assists, Nabbout found himself cut by the Deers in June, along with Chianese.

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Regan, who previously played for the Jets from 2010 to 2015 and is currently the Negeri captain, congratulated his former teammate for joining the side.

Congrats to my boy @andrewnabbout on his deal with the @NewcastleJetsFC

Newy fans will love his attitude and commitment to the badge #NTUA
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Nabbout's new side, Newcastle Jets finished the most recent A-League season in the eighth place. After the winger's departure, Negeri have lost two back-to-back matches.

Just last week, another Australian who had been released by a Malaysian side in the June window; ex-Selangor center back Robert Cornthwaite, made his return to the A-League, by joining former AFC Champions League Western Sydney Wanderers.

See

[RAM]

You speak Malaysian do you??

Thought it was Malaysian, was actually from UK Yahoo :rof:

[Grimario]

That article lists him as a winger... I always thought he was a central striker?

[borat]

That article lists him as a winger... I always thought he was a central striker?

Plays like a 2nd striker out wide. Can shoot but won't cross much.

[RAM]

That article lists him as a winger... I always thought he was a central striker?

IIRC he played more on wing than upfront for MV

[Jeterpool]

Plays like a 2nd striker out wide. Can shoot but won't cross much.

That's good, because I wouldn't suggest our striking options would say heading is their strong point.

[Couscous]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/22/1226683/422745-andrew-nabbout.jpg

He shaves his legs. He supports Liverpool. He has cheap bedding and furniture.

[GazFish35]

I believe it's written in the rules of the internet that nay photo of a player in their own bed must either be Joel, or be accompanied by this photo of Joel.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_T7xtx_2sa_IjsAey96Tn5AjdvKkup 8NE9HhTlF0XT5n6ppWsw8ZDTJEw

[stopper2]

Having said that though he is gonna be awesome for us because assists.

Anyone got his price for the Johnny Warren medal?

You really are a F*ckwit!!!

[plague]

You really are a F*ckwit!!!

so my man stopper2 is out here getting all personal and negative
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ja_JUGk5--/qnx26rwn3ruxwrmjrgeb.gif

but anyway i love to trade insults and stuff but i will take the high road and maintain a dignified stance.
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--yIcIeW73--/ozb3vtzak4de0fofielt.gif

good day sir.

[plague]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/22/1226683/422745-andrew-nabbout.jpg

He shaves his legs. He supports Liverpool. He has cheap bedding and furniture.

now back on topic:
what is hidden behind that teddy bear?
why is there a teddy bear on a grown ass mans side table?
what is he looking at, why can't he face the camera?

what is this bloke trying to hide.


fantastic work here by couscous, once again Middleby failing to do his due diligence.

[plague]

I believe it's written in the rules of the internet that nay photo of a player in their own bed must either be Joel, or be accompanied by this photo of Joel.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_T7xtx_2sa_IjsAey96Tn5AjdvKkup 8NE9HhTlF0XT5n6ppWsw8ZDTJEw


Con had a vision based on that one photo.
Griff and Venables. Damn the double eff aye for not making it happen.

[parksey]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/22/1226683/422745-andrew-nabbout.jpg

He shaves his legs. He supports Liverpool. He has cheap bedding and furniture.

i'm out

[GazFish35]

Fulham Basel half half scarf might have been what got him the contract.

[furns]

i'm out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nX8OUXgQ_g

[turbojetfireV8]

one of the A-League's somewhat numerous quiet underachievers - needs to step up big time or go home to mummy this season, did show potential earlier but needs to make the effort or will find himself playing with the juniors most of the season...

[hawk]

i'm out

marriage equality is coming, dont worry too much

[plague]

i'm out

If Parksey is still doing his end of year foz awards I nominate this for post of the year.
Genuinely made me laugh.

[MFKS]

If Parksey is still doing his end of year foz awards I nominate this for post of the year.
Genuinely made me laugh.
Only one bloke on this foz constantly makes me laugh Plague and it ain't you

[plague]

Only one bloke on this foz constantly makes me laugh Plague and it ain't you

What?
You think I'm here for you?

[Jeterpool]

Only one bloke on this foz constantly makes me laugh Plague and it ain't you

Thanks mate.

[plague]

Thanks mate.

see, thats funny.

[lquiquer]

see, thats funny.

Thanks mate

[MFKS]

Thanks mate.
Sorry not you either.

[plague]

Thanks mate

See.
Funny.

[plague]

Who says there's too much negativity on the Foz?
Look at the love.

[Jeterpool]

Sorry not you either.

Fine. I guess this is one of those one-sided relationships.

[RAM]

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/07/22/1226683/422745-andrew-nabbout.jpg

He shaves his legs. He supports Liverpool. He has cheap bedding and furniture.

Must be a ****wit

[Roundball Enthusiast]

https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/812476382559113220

Been one of our best players when hes fit. Should sign him up for another year. Before someone else does.

[hawk]

If we let this guys go ill be antijets

[StannyCFCJET]

What did Nabbout do to get man of the match. watched the game and didnt see anything more then hoffman and boogards performances. Not hating just trying to remember how Nabbouts played besides the goal

[hawk]

What did Nabbout do to get man of the match. watched the game and didnt see anything more then hoffman and boogards performances. Not hating just trying to remember how Nabbouts played besides the goal

His pouting lips were dynamic man

[leftrightout]

He is going to go close to winning the Foxsports award. They give him 3 points most weeks, I mean he has deserved a lot of those points but probably a bonus on the weekend.

[RAM]

Best buy we've made in 5 years.

[cobra23]

Best buy we've made in 5 years.

he is not bad for a **** wit

[Bon]

he is not bad for a **** wit

Go on?

[q-money]

i think he's talking about RAM's post above in nabzy's fantastic furniture special liverpool shrine

[Bon]

i think he's talking about RAM's post above in nabzy's fantastic furniture special liverpool shrine

I've seen the light..

[cobra23]

:tongue:

[The Dunster]

Forget about Nabbout for a second. The big concern for me is that we have blokes here who can identify what store a players bedroom furniture comes from. That's about as sad as it gets.

[furns]

Keep it civil or I am going to start booting ppl. We give a fair amount of latitude to everyone in here, don't make me change that stance.

[la bazzle]

Can you dish out bans for people arguing over premier league clubs besides in world football forum? Its shameful

[hawk]

Can you dish out bans for people arguing over premier league clubs besides in world football forum? Its shameful

I could have put it that way but that mong starts it all the time.

But back to Nabboot. Has dynamic attack and good engines.

[Couscous]

I apologise for criticising Andrew Nabbout and his choice of bedroom furniture. It was inappropriate. It might not have been a function of taste, but rather one of poverty. One should never ridicule poverty. I feel ashamed.

It turns out, though, that he likely followed my advice of more cardio, less weights and more football.

[RAM]

I could have put it that way but that mong starts it all the time.

?

[Couscous]

This guy is somehow on top of the points tally for Fox Sports player of the year. He's much improved, but he's no Jumpei.

[StannyCFCJET]

This guy is somehow on top of the points tally for Fox Sports player of the year. He's much improved, but he's no Jumpei.

Your right he's better.

[StannyCFCJET]

What the **** has happened to Nabbout ever since we beat Citeh in Coffs he's been pretty much rubbish every game when he shouldve had high confidence after good runs of form

[hawk]

What the **** has happened to Nabbout ever since we beat Citeh in Coffs he's been pretty much rubbish every game when he shouldve had high confidence after good runs of form

The furniture comment has cut deep

[plague]

What the **** has happened to Nabbout ever since we beat Citeh in Coffs he's been pretty much rubbish every game when he shouldve had high confidence after good runs of form

Not as easy when you ain't got Chinese Messi making space for you.

[MFKS]

Not as easy when you ain't got Chinese Messi making space for you.

We really have gone to shit since two things happened

Hoffman got moved to left back and Mullen came in and Jones benching the Chinese Messi

We were rolling until Jones pulled the rug out

[hawk]

Nabbz ay

[Couscous]

Good player.

[plague]

2 things from the weekend.


1. His goal got #1 on ESPN FC top 10 goals of the week. Which was a pretty cool thing seeing an American show get just as excited over the goal.


2. (and I dont want anyone to get in any trouble over this) but through contacts up high in the club Nabbout went into a ladys work (she is massive Jets fan and massive Nabbout fan) to wish her a happy birthday and signed some stuff for her and spent some time with the other members of the company.

Everyone at the place was blown away at his kindness and genuine humility. It was also made perfectly clear that it was not an official club thing and he was doing some people a favour and he was never under any obligation.

Bloke sounds like a proper ledge, and yes, hes got a ways to go before he gets on the Jets Mt Rushmore but good on him, and im stoked hes getting these accolades.

Would be ace to get him on the plane to Russia instead of hacks like Cahill and Leckie.


caaaarrrrnnnnn.

[Couscous]

hes got a ways to go before he gets on the Jets Mt Rushmore

You are a disgrace, given that, in a previous post, you'd already granted Potato a place on said mountain.

Nabbout > all but Griff thus far.

[380]

Bloke is always one of the last to head back up the tunnel after a home game having made himself available for fans to grab a signature or a happy snap.

[plague]

You are a disgrace, given that, in a previous post, you'd already granted Potato a place on said mountain.

Nabbout > all but Griff thus far.

huh?

nah.

there are 3 confirmed. 4th spot is up for grabs.

[WolfMan]

He gave way to me and my wife crossing a road where there was no pedestrian crossing.

Just casually waved us across in front of his monster truck.

Top bloke.

*He might have just wanted to check out my wife’s rear end as we crossed. But I can’t blame him

[380]

Neither can i LOL.

[plague]

More like Andrew Nabb-OUT

eh?


EHHHHHHHHHH?


ill see myself out.

[halo se7en]

We’re going to feel it if he goes. He’s been immense. Anyone else think his trot off the pitch had a feel of ‘goodbye’ or am I looking into it too much.

[WolfMan]

We’re going to feel it if he goes. He’s been immense. Anyone else think his trot off the pitch had a feel of ‘goodbye’ or am I looking into it too much.

That was a definite curtain call from where I was. Don’t carry on like that getting subbed usually. And post game he was still lapping he entire field signing stuff for kids etc. when I left (a good 15 minutes after full time)

All the best to him, cheers for the important goals and assists

[hawk]

back on the rouNabbout and outta here.

came here when we and he were a basket case

[belchardo]

was asked after the game, said he wasn't farewelling the crowd, just acknowledging how awesome they were. said he wasn't sure what would happen. ernie said similar things in the press conference (but did also say he'll wish him the best if he does go).

[margie]

fun fact
Nabbout & Arnold have the same manager ?!

[Grimario]

This is probably the best thing ever.

https://twitter.com/YeahTheBuijs/status/970089945569230848/photo/1

[plague]

This is probably the best thing ever.

https://twitter.com/YeahTheBuijs/status/970089945569230848/photo/1

When did he bust that out? Didn’t see it.

Didn’t see much after his goal though, scenes.

[Grimario]

After the game doing round the ground walk, I assume. He's got the ice pack on.

[Jetmaster]

Kanta telling Adrian to get up.
George revving the Cove.
Topor sledging Buijs for the penalty.
Boogs telling Ninks he is a puss.
Now this...so much love out there now.

[halo se7en]

Kanta telling Adrian to get up.
George revving the Cove.
Topor sledging Buijs for the penalty.
Boogs telling Ninks he is a puss.
Now this...so much love out there now.

Nabbout revving the crowd up as he was getting subbed off.

The mentality in this team is incredibly strong and I daresay better than 08. There wasn’t a 2017/2018 version of Sydney that we had to deal with that year.

[mic22]

This is probably the best thing ever.

https://twitter.com/YeahTheBuijs/status/970089945569230848/photo/1


I'd love to see Nabbout doing the same celebration in his face... just to show him how biceps look like :D
Possibly in the GF...

I see the future... how good is this!!!

[Macca]

The substitution to me could have been a farewell, but just as easily was merited based on what a game he'd had, scoring the (presumably) winning goal and the standing ovation he was receiving as he walked off.
How slow he was getting off the field was I think a combination of making the most of using up time but also the fact he'd been gassed for 15 minutes after doing the pressing of 3 men for the whole game.

[Jeterpool]

The substitution to me could have been a farewell, but just as easily was merited based on what a game he'd had, scoring the (presumably) winning goal and the standing ovation he was receiving as he walked off.
How slow he was getting off the field was I think a combination of making the most of using up time but also the fact he'd been gassed for 15 minutes after doing the pressing of 3 men for the whole game.

It wasn't shown on the coverage but I was down the family hill and he fought over the pen with Dimi. I think he wanted to mark his farewell with a goal - fortunately he scored this weekend.

[Hunter403]

It wasn't shown on the coverage but I was down the family hill and he fought over the pen with Dimi. I think he wanted to mark his farewell with a goal - fortunately he scored this weekend.

Dimi had to almost wrench the ball off him. Nabbout had gone all 'crazy eyes' and was really fired up

[Jetmaster]

Yeah that went real well last time against Sydney didn't it?

[q-money]

gawwwn

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/player-departure-nabbout-snares-golden-opportunity

[halo se7en]

I don't say this often, but 100% best of luck to him. I hope he absolutely kills it over there.

[Bon]

I don't say this often, but 100% best of luck to him. I hope he absolutely kills it over there.

Absolutely.. He's been amazing for us, and I don't mean this in a negative way, but quite the surprise package..
I hope this move goes great for him.. Best of luck!!

(My only worry is that we will see him back in Aus in a years time, in a fvcking sky blue shirt, ala every other ex Jets player thats gone OS in search of greener fields)

[Macca]

I would like to think that if he stumbles in a year or two's time, we would be his first port of call back home.
Although unfortunately he/his agent may demand massive coin that we are not willing to part with - but I believe him when he says he feels loyal to this club and town.

Best of luck to him, he was a shining light last season and a massive part of our success this season.

[plague]

Never heard of him.

Hoff back at the pointy end of the attack where he belongs.

{checks Wellington’s price on Sportsbet}

[Cunning stunts]

Absolutely huge lost i agree, but for once i am not as disappointed with losing him because of all the players we still have at the club and the ones coming back from injury and there ability. one big thing that i will miss is the passion and pride he had in the shirt and the club. personally think for professional footballers these days its one thing that is not always there

[Mark325]

Getting 500k for andy is a good way to make up for it and we actually have got the players to make up for his loss.

Hopefully the transfer money can be put to good use, whether directly on the pitch in the retaining on someone like Mcgree or Pato (not sure if the 500k can go towards cap space or only marquees) or to improving back staff to have even better strenth and conditioning like the apparently perfect one in place at Sydney

[Jetmaster]

My only worry is that we will see him back in Aus in a years time, in a fvcking sky blue shirt, ala every other ex Jets player thats gone OS in search of greener fields

So this if his agent is also Arnie's agent. The plan will be there - they got Nicky even though he said he would play nowhere except Newcastle, and rumour has it they tapped up Griff too.

[StannyCFCJET]

So this if his agent is also Arnie's agent. The plan will be there - they got Nicky even though he said he would play nowhere except Newcastle, and rumour has it they tapped up Griff too.

Con said no to nicky didnt he?

[Couscous]

and we actually have got the players to make up for his loss

No we don't.

You fools don't realise what we've lost.

[Hutcho]

Very sad to see him go, however if this means we can keep Ronny and Pato past seasons end.....

[Couscous]

Named in the Socceroos 29.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Good on him!
Same for Dimmi.

Good on them!

[Couscous]

More Nabbout p*rn. This is just a great article. Really in-depth. How the Jets saved Andrew.

https://www.playersvoice.com.au/andrew-nabbout-player-no-club-wanted/#K5L7zUXWj3PXG3RV.97

[Couscous]

I miss Andrew Nabbout.

[boz-monaut]

I'm normally a mild-mannered and welcoming chap but, seriously, get the feck out of my club (sort of mine, anyway).

I stopped supporting Victory long ago (sort of long) and don't want its dregs following me.

PS More cardio, less weights. And definitely more football.
hi

[leftrightout]

hi

Seriously, how good are the comments on page 1 and 2 of this thread... priceless!

[Jeterpool]

Seriously, how good are the comments on page 1 and 2 of this thread... priceless!

This Foz delivers many lols

[hawk]

miss navarro already

[q-money]

This Foz delivers many lols

the foz will never die, as you can pillory horrific takes with the click of the quote button, unlike twitter where you have to scroll for fkn weeks to find the good stuff

[Jetmaster]

the foz will never die, as you can pillory horrific takes with the click of the quote button, unlike twitter where you have to scroll for fkn weeks to find the good stuff

If only we could get the old foz versions - hall of fame stuff there.

[boz-monaut]

didn't we make a thread once about the hilarity that was lost during the GFC (Great Foz Crash)?

what year did that happen anyway?

[hawk]

didn't we make a thread once about the hilarity that was lost during the GFC (Great Foz Crash)?

what year did that happen anyway?

2011?

Then a few started a bootleg foz which almost took off but 2.0 kicked back in

[Couscous]

Just noticed he started in Urawa's last two games.

[hawk]

before he left us high n dry we still struggled wit City

[Couscous]

Nabbout is on the bench for tonight's J-League game.

[Couscous]

Started in the J-League tonight and got an assist.

[belchardo]

Started in the J-League tonight and got an assist.

any evades?

[Jeterpool]

any evades?

:rof:

[Couscous]

Hasn't made the squad in the last few games.

[Jetmaster]

Hasn't made the squad in the last few games.

Will still make WC squad. The signs for the NAB-bout bank branches are already made.

[plague]

Will still make WC squad. The signs for the NAB-bout bank branches are already made.

Oh dear God JM dont give those pricks any more ideas!!!

[Jeterpool]

Hasn't made the squad in the last few games.

He had a shoulder injury and has left the squad to link up with the socceroos in Turkey

[Couscous]

STARTING

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DemPQCPXkAA1qsk.jpg

[StannyCFCJET]

STARTING

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DemPQCPXkAA1qsk.jpg

I like everything cept Kruse and Milligan

[Couscous]

But of the bench, who takes their places?

I'd keep Milligan. Maybe Dimi out wide instead of Kruse.

[Grimario]

But of the bench, who takes their places?

I'd keep Milligan. Maybe Dimi out wide instead of Kruse.

Jurman easily

[halo se7en]

Nice finish! Exactly the sort of goal he was banging in for us.

[Jetmaster]

Miss him....apart from the 8-2 and the City final we have had nothing since he left.

And as I write this he calmly scores for the Socceroos.

[Couscous]

Based only on last night versus a sh|t team, he's a much calmer, cleverer player.

[Bon]

So...... If we aren't leading the charge for him, there is something seriously wrong..
As usual, I'm hoping its just the usual media hyping it up for the bigger city centres..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/melbourne-city-have-nabbout-in-their-sights

[The Dunster]

So...... If we aren't leading the charge for him, there is something seriously wrong..
As usual, I'm hoping its just the usual media hyping it up for the bigger city centres..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/melbourne-city-have-nabbout-in-their-sights

We'd be wasting his time even making an offer.

We can't afford him, we have no cap space, and we don't have a vacant marquee spot available for him. Unless Dimi, Roy, or Boogaard are moved on it's not possible to sign Nabbout.

Even if we got rid of Ridenton, Jair, and Jackson, Vujica, Koutroumbis - I still don't think we'd make up enough space.

The only option we'd have [if money was available] - would be to get him as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season - we just need to injure someone.

[Frodo]

We'd be wasting his time even making an offer.

We can't afford him, we have no cap space, and we don't have a vacant marquee spot available for him. Unless Dimi, Roy, or Boogaard are moved on it's not possible to sign Nabbout.

Even if we got rid of Ridenton, Jair, and Jackson, Vujica, Koutroumbis - I still don't think we'd make up enough space.

The only option we'd have [if money was available] - would be to get him as an injury replacement for the remainder of the season - we just need to injure someone.

Wait, I thought we only had Ronnie as Marquee? Who's our second marquee?

[380]

Forget useless terms like marquee. You could count the number of real " Marquee " players the league has had on one hand. The league and clubs use it to place players wages outside the cap ( 2 )

My understanding is Roy's wages are inside the cap and Vargas's are outside the cap meaning we could still sign another player to big $$$$$ call it a marquee signing for the purposes of not going over the salary cap.

So yes technically i think we could go after Nabs just a matter of Martin Lee feeling inclined to come up with the money.

I am sure Lawrie in the past has confirmed Roy is a in the cap player.

[Couscous]

How is the US-China trade war going and are Americans buying LED lighting?

[Hunter403]

Based on other press articles, Roy could be elsewhere next year. Do we need the marquee spot to keep him here?

[pv4]

I am sure Lawrie in the past has confirmed Roy is a in the cap player.

In Jerkstream podcast interviews, in the same season Lawrie confirmed Roy was a marquee outside the cap as well as in the cap, he contradicted himself in the same season. So Roy could be either. Lee would want as many non-marquees as possible, it makes way more financial sense to have everyone under the cap because of how the player wages are funded with the TV deals etc.

[pv4]

Based on other press articles, Roy could be elsewhere next year. Do we need the marquee spot to keep him here?

Roy is on marquee-level wages as is, whether he is currently under the cap or not.

Good player but we could find better value for money elsewhere, particularly considering cost per appearance Roy is on.

[Macca]

Lets see how Roy goes for the rest of the season (or at least another month or two). Prior to the injuries and suspension that ruined his last campaign, he was looking a hot tip for golden boot.

[StannyCFCJET]

Roy is on marquee-level wages as is, whether he is currently under the cap or not.

Good player but we could find better value for money elsewhere, particularly considering cost per appearance Roy is on.

Not if Roy keeps scoring every week.

[plague]

FFA just announced a new rule that if a team wins the league but fails to make the GF then they can sign a player outside the cap as long as he has been in theJ-League the previous season and has dark hair.

Looks like only one club qualifies for this exemption this year. Lucky them.

[sorefootballer]

It would be criminal for us not to actively pursue him. He has said that he has a desire to come back to newy....but it will not happen, we are a lowly ranked team and I'm afraid we always will be.

[Couscous]

we are a lowly ranked team and I'm afraid we always will be.

GTF out of my club.

[Bon]

It would be criminal for us not to actively pursue him. He has said that he has a desire to come back to newy....but it will not happen, we are a lowly ranked team and I'm afraid we always will be.

Unfortunately, this is what I'm thinking..

[Jetmaster]

Remember Nicky "will only ever play for Newcastle if I come back" Carle.

Even Griff was fed the Smurf kool aid, though he must regret it.

[StannyCFCJET]

Remember Nicky "will only ever play for Newcastle if I come back" Carle.

Even Griff was fed the Smurf kool aid, though he must regret it.

If I can recall Carle was told no thanks by Con or Tinks

[Bremsstrahlung]

Would like to think Nabbout would come back to us if given a competitive offer. I think he’d take a pay cut to repay us. I don’t think hed take a significant pay cut though. If we give him a respectful offer I think he’d come back.

[goaliepersempre]

he should slog it out in Japan and move on to europe... A League doesnt get him anywhere apart from a cushy pay check....

[The Dunster]

he should slog it out in Japan and move on to europe... A League doesnt get him anywhere apart from a cushy pay check....

Agreed.

[plague]

a cushy pay check....

lets not pretend this isnt a pretty big point.

the bloke is only a short time removed from being rejected by 'everyone'.
to think there might be some security there for him has to be pretty enticing.

[380]

Surely with Vargas contract coming to an and if the club felt inclined it could make a" back end " offer to secure him. Happens in other codes all the time.


If both the club and Nabs really wanted to make it happen using that method they could very well do that. Comes down to if the club felt nabs is worth a comparative offer or if Nabs feels he has become to special for this club and would feel more at home at Melb City with all the wanna be show ponies who think pulling on a light blue city top in Australia somehow makes them extra extra special.

[sorefootballer]

GTF out of my club.
Martin Lee? You use the foz! How good is that.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Nabbout is desperate to keep his fitness levels up ahead of his expected call-up for the Caltex Socceroos for next month’s AFC Asian Cup in the UAE.

“It was ideal for me, and I’m grateful to Ernie and the staff for allowing me to come back and join in for a few sessions,” Nabbout told the Newcastle Jets website.

“They gave me the option to come to Newy, and they didn’t have to ask me twice.

“It does [feel like home], to me and my wife [Sam],” Nabbout added.

“When I told her we can come back to Newcastle, she said, “Yep, book me a flight, I’m coming with you. It’s a really good town, and I automatically feel relaxed here.”

Despite leaving the Jets in March, Nabbout has been keeping a close eye on how his former club has been travelling in the Hyundai A-League this season.

“I watch the game every week. I wish I had a pair of boots on Sunday to jump on,” Nabbout said.

“The boys are doing well, they played really well against Perth and it was unfortunate at times, that that’s the way the game goes. You play really well, but the ball doesn’t go in.

“It just takes one or two games on a roll to really click into gear, and I’m sure Ernie will get the boys doing that.”

So what about a potential return to the Hunter club one day?

“I told Lawrie [Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna] that if I come back to the A-League, it’s his door that I’m going to be knocking on first,” Nabbout said.

“Newcastle is a home to me, they gave me an opportunity to come back and a platform to succeed. I gave Lawrie my word that if the time was right, I was ready to come back, I’d be more than happy to come back here.”

Nailed on next Sydney signing.

[Jetmaster]

In the end it's what the agent decides.

[Couscous]

Nabbout will stay in Japan.

[Bon]

Anyone on Twitter or other social medias able to harrass, ahem, question Lawrie or Nabs himself about all this?
I'm looking your way Grim.. I know you love the opportunity.. :gent:

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone on Twitter or other social medias able to harrass, ahem, question Lawrie or Nabs himself about all this?
I'm looking your way Grim.. I know you love the opportunity.. :gent:

Lawrie on Twitter said he spoke to Andrews agent. He is staying in japan

[Bon]

Lawrie on Twitter said he spoke to Andrews agent. He is staying in japan

Cheers, Stanny...
Now get back to the Chelsea thread.. haha

[MFKS]

Cheers, Stanny...
Now get back to the Chelsea thread.. haha

Shouldnt that be the Liverpool thread??

He spends plenty of time in there

[redwah]

Shouldnt that be the Liverpool thread??

He spends plenty of time in there

He’s a Chelsea fan....of course he’d be on the Liverpool forum.

[Couscous]

A witchdoctor has cursed this man.

[Negative Police]

judas scum

[Couscous]

Off to Perth.

Can't believe how well he played for us, nor that he started as a 9 at a World Cup! He's kinda ... ordinary.

[Jetmaster]

Another victim of agent greed.

[Bon]

I wonder if there is an excuse for this one...
Last time, it was to be close to his Mrs' family in Melbs.. Must have more over in Perth..

Yep, I'm still bitter.. haha

[mic22]

Another victim of agent greed.

There must be some greed of his own, too...

[Bremsstrahlung]

There must be some greed of his own, too...

That’s my thoughts too with all the agent stuff.
Yes the agent is a bit jerky with most negotiations trying to get the best deal “for their client” but at the end of the day, the player surely has some say.

Agent: “I’m trying to get your current club to increase your salary or term but they aren’t budging. We can get xxx terms at Sydney since they don’t have a salary cap”

Player: “hmmm, you know what, I’m happy with those terms to stay put”



To be fair. You play professional football for 10-15 years of you are lucky. May as well make the most of it. More
Importantly though, I think you need to think of the contract after, it’s all well and good to go and collect a pay check in the a league, but if you dont improve, get game time, have success, you may not be as appealing next time around.

[mic22]

That’s my thoughts too with all the agent stuff.
To be fair. You play professional football for 10-15 years of you are lucky. May as well make the most of it. More
Importantly though, I think you need to think of the contract after, it’s all well and good to go and collect a pay check in the a league, but if you dont improve, get game time, have success, you may not be as appealing next time around.

This.
His choices, even greed if any, are perfectly legitimate.

What I couldn't stand was the "it’s his door that I’m going to be knocking on first" BS.
The minute he said that, he knew he was going to answer for it sooner or later. Just... don't say it.

[380]

Who cares, Chances of him recapturing the sort of form he showed with us is next to nothing. He put in a few half decent efforts for the Victory and the rest of the time he was looking like a broken nag that had just completed a two miler without a decent preparation or on the sidelines with repeat soft tissue injuries.

[samcan]

We missed him and he left a big hole when he left near the semis. Dropped us cold. Hope he has to play all age

[Aegon]

We missed him and he left a big hole when he left near the semis. Dropped us cold. Hope he has to play all age

Ya, Agreed. His leaving contributed to our lack of attacking threat late that season and hurt our finals chances.

[Couscous]

We did not miss Nabbout.

We missed the freakishly good dude who played for us for half a season, but that is not the standard Nabbout.

[Alton]

I wonder if there is an excuse for this one...
Last time, it was to be close to his Mrs' family in Melbs.. Must have more over in Perth..

Yep, I'm still bitter.. haha

And what irks me is at the time the club said he goes with our blessing because its famility blah blah blah, wish they'd come out now and say what they really think

[Alton]

And what irks me is at the time the club said he goes with our blessing because its famility blah blah blah, wish they'd come out now and say what they really think

The bloke is a tosser anyway, he looks at himself on the big screen as much as Clint Gutterson

[Jetmaster]

Still recall Fox pod last year when Peacock was interviewing him at the season launch and Boogs walked behind and yelled - "you had your chance".

[StannyCFCJET]

The bloke is a tosser anyway, he looks at himself on the big screen as much as Clint Gutterson

You leave the king along

[Thomas477]

Still recall Fox pod last year when Peacock was interviewing him at the season launch and Boogs walked behind and yelled - "you had your chance".

Boogs :wub:

[Jetmaster]

Just signed for City.

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/official-city-sign-surprise-socceroos-striker-553817

Three clubs in a year - wouldn't go to Perf cos his wife wasn't keen on quarantine or being left behind etc etc. Tell the FIFO workers that.

Twat.

[Couscous]

Worst Jet ever.

[Frodo]

Just signed for City.

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/official-city-sign-surprise-socceroos-striker-553817

Three clubs in a year - wouldn't go to Perf cos his wife wasn't keen on quarantine or being left behind etc etc. Tell the FIFO workers that.

Twat.

I read that Sage told him and Atkinson that they were free to cancel the moves because the club doesn't have the money. Basically, since the current playing squad won't agree to a paycut, he won't add any new wages to the squad.

Probably a smart move from Sage right now. If the players won't accept a pay cut, which is pretty arrogant considering the alternative, I can see a lot of clubs cutting their squads to bare minimum numbers just to stay afloat.