Daily Australian News Thread 2017

[Grimario]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-receive-bartercard-boost/16e6eyjeva0ub12vfynmzugasv

[q-money]

another sponsor with no actual value, hunter ports 2.0

[halo se7en]

another sponsor with no actual value, hunter ports 2.0

I don't understand what you mean. Surely they aren't just getting sponsor space for nothing? I wouldn't put that past the Jets, but the article does say:

"Bartercard has a long history of partnering with national sporting franchises and currently enjoys links with clubs in Super Rugby, the NRL and the AFL,” McKinna said."

Those other mobs seem a bit more savvy when it comes to making money. Can anyone explain this sponsorship to me?

[q-money]

we are probably trying to move all the unsold inventory of crap merch through the bartercard system

[MFKS]

we are probably trying to move all the unsold inventory of crap merch through the bartercard system

Hopefully we can do so and the void is filled with those JetShaped Hats

[Grimario]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4754061/jets-chief-adds-youth-coaching-job-to-duties/

[westjet]

How is it possible that we make this club more of a joke. Wait I know Laurie as CEO and youth coach!
If Labi isnt ready get another coach in who can dedicate his time fully to the juniors and he can do his apprenticeship under them.

[Bon]

Imminent Membah froth up in 3... 2... 1.....

[halo se7en]

Imminent Membah froth up in 3... 2... 1.....

I like how you think it takes a news article for him to blow up. It happens whenever he has a thought.

[Bon]

I like how you think it takes a news article for him to blow up. It happens whenever he has a thought.

I like how you think that he has a thought.. :gent:

[halo se7en]

I like how you think that he has a thought.. :gent:

Touché!

[Verified Plastic]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4754061/jets-chief-adds-youth-coaching-job-to-duties/

inb4 Lawrie announced as marquee

[MFKS]

Imminent Membah froth up in 3... 2... 1.....

Losing Zane from the role isn't that great of a ****ing lo
The Jets Yoof have stagnated in the last 2 years under him

Under Pascoe they played good shit

Now they just garbage under Zane

From what I hear barely makes training most weeks and leaves it to the 2IC

Not exactly great going forward for breaching the gap from Yoof to HAL

Fingers crossed this is just a band aid measure as McKinna is going to have to deal with the EJ program 100% when the club take it over from Northern soon

May well just be a band aid until the pieces can be moved into place

[De-Champ]

I don't understand what you mean. Surely they aren't just getting sponsor space for nothing? I wouldn't put that past the Jets, but the article does say:

"Bartercard has a long history of partnering with national sporting franchises and currently enjoys links with clubs in Super Rugby, the NRL and the AFL,” McKinna said."

Those other mobs seem a bit more savvy when it comes to making money. Can anyone explain this sponsorship to me?

Not a cash sponsor. As the name implies all done for barter which means bartercard get the better deal.

[parksey]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4754061/jets-chief-adds-youth-coaching-job-to-duties/

That will do me.

[Mark325]

Draw coming out tomorrow, first games October 6th

[Couscous]

Serious question. How is this allowed to happen? Is Lee going broke? Is Lawrie deranged?

This is absurd. Why don't they let GVE run the youth team?

[plague]

Bartercard?

Was Bernie Madoff not taking calls when we were looking for sponsors?

Geez this club is trash.

[Jetmaster]

Funny - most businesses I know encourage CEOs to get their hands dirty and mix with the workers. Supposed to get them out of the ivory tower and get a true feel about how the business is running. Usually creates some increased morale as it shows the boss "cares".

[pv4]

Funny - most businesses I know encourage CEOs to get their hands dirty and mix with the workers. Supposed to get them out of the ivory tower and get a true feel about how the business is running. Usually creates some increased morale as it shows the boss "cares".

These are businesses whose ivory towers have solid foundations and have enough men to hold it down and not consistently complain about how undermanned their towers are though, right?

[R Ramjet]

So Lawrie is the new youth coach and we should be announcing a new CEO soon = fantastic result for the club.

[MFKS]

Fixtures come out today

Believe we playing Perth at home in Rd 2

FFA Cup Rd 32 draw is tomorrow

[Jetmaster]

Fixtures come out today

Believe we playing Perth at home in Rd 2

FFA Cup Rd 32 draw is tomorrow

Who wants to bet a swag of derbies and GF replays first up?

[MFKS]

Have heard Victree Smurfs Rd 1
Melbourne derby Rd 2
Sydney derby Rd 3

[Roundball Enthusiast]

R1 Jets at Home v Marines, Saturday night.

[pv4]

According to a leaked photo..
Round 1 - 7/10/17 - F3 Derby away, afternoon game
Round 15 - 9/1/18 - F3 Derby home, TUESDAY NIGHT (not a public holiday)
Round 27 - 13/4/18 - F3 Derby away, Friday game

Loving the away games but wtf is going on with the midweek home derby??

[Grimario]

https://twitter.com/patrick478/status/879856118192717825

Round 1, 15, 27 for F3 derbies.

[MFKS]

https://twitter.com/patrick478/status/879856118192717825

Round 1, 15, 27 for F3 derbies.

So not forget to make sure your passports are up to date for this trip to "EUROPE" in Rd 1

Let's make Raheems life hell

[MonkeyKplunk]

According to a leaked photo..
Round 1 - 7/10/17 - F3 Derby away, afternoon game
Round 15 - 9/1/18 - F3 Derby home, TUESDAY NIGHT (not a public holiday)
Round 27 - 13/4/18 - F3 Derby away, Friday game

Loving the away games but wtf is going on with the midweek home derby??

Some nonsense "Summer of Football" thing with 25 games in 25 days.
21 Dec - 14 Jan

It's during school hols, but makes little sense when it's usually the first week back at work for the majority of people

[Hunter403]

Scum away first game. 3 points in the bag!

[WolfMan]

Scum away first game. 3 points in the bag!

For the Mariners, yeh?

[Jeterpool]

Scum away first game. 3 points in the bag!

ONly thing in the bag will be the passport.

[GazFish35]

Some nonsense "Summer of Football" thing with 25 games in 25 days.
21 Dec - 14 Jan

It's during school hols, but makes little sense when it's usually the first week back at work for the majority of people

its not about the sense, its about the dollars.
and you can bet the 25 in 25 is to run up against BBL so other free to airs see the potential of the product.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

ONly thing in the bag will be the passport.

Tifo HAS to be a bunch of super sized Passports

[MonkeyKplunk]

Tifo HAS to be a bunch of super sized Passports

This

[Jetmaster]

Nuh - Euro theme, has to be lederhosen outfits like Rusty is wearing in this pic....

1461

[evolution]

Tifo HAS to be a bunch of super sized Passports

Brilliant :rof::rof::rof:

[MonkeyKplunk]

I'd love to see banners that say Newcastle Jets European Vacation

[WolfMan]

European Hoole-iday perhaps? So many options

[MFKS]

European Hoole-iday perhaps? So many options

Andrew Foole

Welcome to Europe
Gypsy Muppet

[Jeterpool]

european hoole-iday perhaps? So many options

this!!

[Grimario]

this!!

With a sauce bottle modified into Eiffel Tower shape.

Or maybe a leaning tower of pizza sauce?

[The Dunster]

How is it possible that we make this club more of a joke. Wait I know Laurie as CEO and youth coach!
If Labi isnt ready get another coach in who can dedicate his time fully to the juniors and he can do his apprenticeship under them.

Labi lives and breathes football. He's not one of these idiots in it for the money or a lifestyle - he genuinely loves everything about it - and he will make a great coach if he can get half of his enthusiasm and passion for the game into his players.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Labi lives and breathes football. He's not one of these idiots in it for the money or a lifestyle - he genuinely loves everything about it - and he will make a great coach if he can get half of his enthusiasm and passion for the game into his players.

He already runs coaching for juniors, so I'm assuming the only formality here is him having the correct coaching certificate for the competition level.

[pv4]

He already runs coaching for juniors, so I'm assuming the only formality here is him having the correct coaching certificate for the competition level.

The article in the paper said the complete inverse. It said Labi already has his B licence and it was solely experience he was missing.

[The Dunster]

From what I've been told Lawrie is only there to hold Labi's shirt whenever his team scores.

[baldrick]

Fixtures come out today

Believe we playing Perth at home in Rd 2

FFA Cup Rd 32 draw is tomorrow

How about the Thursday night home game against Victory in November.

That's the Thursday of the Supercars weekend btw.

:thumbsup:

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert on 2HD http://www.2hd.com.au/ernie-merrick/

[hawk]

traveller? in a circus? guess what membah...

[BP Super Dynamos]

Scott Jamieson to Melbourne City on a 4 year deal. And Milos Dimitrijevic returning to Serbia

[MonkeyKplunk]

Jets announce 3 local friendlies for the next month

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-to-play-friendlies-against-bears-magic--olympic/9363u133rzs810128ddrt7ibt

Tues 11th July v Weston
Wed 19th July v Magic
Wed 2nd Aug v Olympic

[Jetmaster]

Jets announce 3 local friendlies for the next month

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-to-play-friendlies-against-bears-magic--olympic/9363u133rzs810128ddrt7ibt

Tues 11th July v Weston
Wed 19th July v Magic
Wed 2nd Aug v Olympic

Waiting for the "why are we playing local numpties"? response.

[Jeterpool]

3 games prior to our FFA Cup game, one who is playing in the compeition.

I think it's great!

[MonkeyKplunk]

I think these two lines from Merrick are exactly why, and I totally agree.

“I am looking forward to observing the local NPL players and hopefully the lads from Weston, Broadmeadow and Hamilton are excited by the opportunity also, because you never know when a player with potential may pop up."

“It’s important for us to start playing competitive friendlies against local sides that are match fit and eager to impress,” he said.

NPL teams are almost as strong as the majority of A-League teams at this point in the season, and if any NPL teams are serious about wanting to be a part of a national second tier, then these kind of games should always be encouraged

[MFKS]

3 games prior to our FFA Cup game, one who is playing in the compeition.

I think it's great!
I think it ok

Not great

Hopefully we don't see the usual bullshit where we see the first team for 45 mins then after that the Yoof team and a couple of shit **** first teamers run around in the second half as it descends into farce

[Jetmaster]

Less than two weeks training this is a great way to slowly ramp up, then get an FFA Cup game in and build from there.

Hopefully squad will be finalised during this fortnight.

Nothing better than a winter's night at Stade de Bear.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald articles from yesterday:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4769747/jets-take-on-npl-sides-to-warm-up/?cs=3398

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4771487/merrick-eyes-latino-magic-for-marquee/?cs=306

[Grimario]

Where have we heard this before?!!??!?!


If we don’t get the first one, we will get the second one, if not, the third.

[halo se7en]

Would rather try to unearth more gems from the Sth Australian NPL, but I guess a Sth American will have to do :/

[Wilso8948]

Would rather them chase Burns hard then eventually look to a foreign no.10 ideally before the seasons starts. We would then have 4 or so proven goal scorers in this league amongst our frontline. We had a quality foreign no.10 in Leonardo and the "hardworking newy" crowd rubbished him because he didn't track back. Add him to this current squad and he'd be the missing link in providing the creativity.

[Frodo]

I read that Adelaide are working very hard to bring in Burns and Mauk. They would seem a much better option football wise but Adelaide is a pretty boring place. Not getting my hopes up on Burns coming back to us.

[plague]

One of the other teams just signed some dude.

[The Dunster]

I'd be disappointed if we signed Burns as a marquee. He's better than average for sure but he's not marquee material either on the pitch or off it.

[belchardo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4772117/revealed-broadmeadow-concept-plan-includes-new-look-sport-precinct/?cs=303


THE Berejiklian government has flagged a major overhaul of the Broadmeadow sport and entertainment precinct, unveiling plans to open up parts of the site for private commercial and residential development as well as redeveloping the city’s outdated Entertainment Centre.


http://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/CFDX85wrE5f5cz37MLzPAW/d7e7b426-07d4-474b-833a-407addd7a05c.jpg/r0_0_9199_6395_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg

[plague]

Is this before or after we get the tram or the Spanish steps in Newcastle Mall?

Looks like another State election is on the horizon, time to circle jerk some 'consultants' to sell the idiots some hope.

[StannyCFCJET]

Would rather them chase Burns hard then eventually look to a foreign no.10 ideally before the seasons starts. We would then have 4 or so proven goal scorers in this league amongst our frontline. We had a quality foreign no.10 in Leonardo and the "hardworking newy" crowd rubbished him because he didn't track back. Add him to this current squad and he'd be the missing link in providing the creativity.

You mean the guy with a chronic knee injury who threw a bigger sook then Hoole when ever he lost the ball?

[Jeterpool]

You mean the guy with a chronic knee injury who threw a bigger sook then Hoole when ever he lost the ball?

The bloke who was maliciously assaulted by McGing and was never the same player again. #ripleonardosknee

[MFKS]

The bloke who was maliciously assaulted by McGing and was never the same player again. #ripleonardosknee
Bloke was a left winger

Shame the clown coaching us played him out for position

[MFKS]

WSW have signed a La Liga striker

Why we not shopping there??

Castro isn't a mug

Yet we looking for shit ****s

[halo se7en]

WSW have signed a La Liga striker

Why we not shopping there??

Castro isn't a mug

Yet we looking for shit ****s

Oriel Riera. His record is rubbish. But hey he's Spanish so I guess he'll automatically tear the league apart. It's a shame he turned up to Wanderers pre-season late though, not sure if the club will recover from that. And if you know exactly who Merrick is targeting, please enlighten us all.

[Jeterpool]

Oriel Riera. His record is rubbish. But hey he's Spanish so I guess he'll automatically tear the league apart. It's a shame he turned up to Wanderers pre-season late though, not sure if the club will recover from that. And if you know exactly who Merrick is targeting, please enlighten us all.

*mic drop*

[pv4]

Oriel Riera. His record is rubbish.

Tbf his record is better than Berisha's before Roar

[Grimario]

Tbf his record is better than Berisha's before Roar

Berisha was 4 or 5 years younger and didn't take marquee wages. Hope this guy is another Piovicarri

[The Dunster]

Oriel Riera has scored against Real Madrid. If that's not good enough people here are deluded. He will be brilliant in the a-league

[pv4]

Oriel Riera has scored against Real Madrid. If that's not good enough people here are deluded. He will be brilliant in the a-league

Porksey recently told me Wayne Rooney would be a flop in the A-League. The same Wayne Rooney whom is about to have his wages taken on by Everton.

I'm struggling to judge any player nowadays.

[Grimario]

Porksey recently told me Wayne Rooney would be a flop in the A-League. The same Wayne Rooney whom is about to have his wages taken on by Everton.

I'm struggling to judge any player nowadays.

Kalac also said Totti would be shit in the A-League.

Rooney would be great here.

Dunster... Piovicarri had a better more recent La Liga scoring record than Riera. Surely you can understand some of the gripes Wanderers fans have?

[The Dunster]

Kalac also said Totti would be shit in the A-League.

Rooney would be great here.

Dunster... Piovicarri had a better more recent La Liga scoring record than Riera. Surely you can understand some of the gripes Wanderers fans have?

Spiders gambling debts tell us he has little to no idea when it comes to analysing form.
Totti might not get the service he enjoyed in Italy -but he would not have ever seen such poor defence even as a child.

[MFKS]

Berisha was 4 or 5 years younger and didn't take marquee wages. Hope this guy is another Piovicarri

I hope he is not

I would rather we started looking to Spain for players rather than finding 3rd or 4th rate Brazilians and palming them off as talented

Castro was a run of the mill La Liga and 2nd division player

Look at the breath of fresh air this bloke is to the comp

Nah let's not look for Spanish players as they obviously have NFI about football

FMD

[De-Champ]

Spiders gambling debts tell us he has little to no idea when it comes to analysing form.
Totti might not get the service he enjoyed in Italy -but he would not have ever seen such poor defence even as a child.

I don't know what Spiders gambling debts has got to do with anything.
I agree with him. Not saying Totti is a bad player, was good and still is, but in a League such as the A League where you need to "work" does not suit his style of play. It is not so much the player but the style of play that suits that you should be looking at.

[halo se7en]

I hope he is not

I would rather we started looking to Spain for players rather than finding 3rd or 4th rate Brazilians and palming them off as talented

Castro was a run of the mill La Liga and 2nd division player

Look at the breath of fresh air this bloke is to the comp

Nah let's not look for Spanish players as they obviously have NFI about football

FMD

MFKS logic:

Every future Sth American/Central American will be 3rd/4th rate rubbish, and won't go near what Fred or Carlos Hernandez did for the league, yet every Spaniard will be the next Diego Castro. Righto.

In the same breath that you're arguing Spaniards breathe new life into our league, you're having a dig about signing more Brazilians because we'll be pretending they're talented. Deadset you're an idiot.

[The Dunster]

I thought the reference was to where they played more so than their nationality. WSW have signed a bloke with La Liga experience who has played against some of the top teams in the world and scored in the last 12 months or so against them. Admittedly he's not banging in goals like Messi - but if he's fit the blokes going to own this league.

[Jetmaster]

Oriel Riera has scored against Real Madrid. If that's not good enough people here are deluded. He will be brilliant in the a-league

Mario Jardel won the European Golden Boot - twice. Only winners since him are park players - Henry, Forlan, Makaay, Toni, Totti, Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez.

[halo se7en]

I thought the reference was to where they played more so than their nationality. WSW have signed a bloke with La Liga experience who has played against some of the top teams in the world and scored in the last 12 months or so against them. Admittedly he's not banging in goals like Messi - but if he's fit the blokes going to own this league.

The guy might be good, he might not. Why's he coming to Australia at only 31 if he can still compete in La Liga? His goal scoring record over the last 3-4 years is terrible. He could be the next Castro, he could also be the next Piovaccari. If he signed for the Jets, I could guarantee MFKS would be protesting because we're signing some overpaid hack to have a holiday. But because he signs elsewhere, we automatically expect him to be a superstar and criticise our own for no other reason.

My frustration comes with this 'grass is always greener' outlook that a few on here have no matter what. Other clubs sign different coaches/players and we automatically rubbish our own and want what the other teams have got. Adelaide and Wellington's coaches are automatically better than Merrick because they're foreign and have been around some decent leagues - I could probably name 20+ managers that once managed in the EPL, only to be proven as absolute duds. Let's ignore that Merrick has actually achieved something in Australia.

Now this Spaniard is automatically better than whoever Merrick is looking for, despite none of us having a clue who he's actually looking at, or going to sign. All of a sudden Spain is a better option than a Brazilian, just because of Castro.

[Grimario]

I thought the reference was to where they played more so than their nationality. WSW have signed a bloke with La Liga experience who has played against some of the top teams in the world and scored in the last 12 months or so against them. Admittedly he's not banging in goals like Messi - but if he's fit the blokes going to own this league.

WSW signed a guy who had recent experience against La Liga sides and more goals in the last year against them than Riera did. He was a huge marquee flop.

Riera has also only had TWO seasons in his his glamorous career where he has broken double figures and one of them was in the 2nd div. Take those two double figure years out and he has 50 career goals in 250 appearances. We'd be slating our management if we signed this bloke on $1m a year or whatever it's taken to get him to sign here.

Berisha was playing intermittently and awfully in 2.Bundesliga, Fornaroli was playing Uruguayan Primera and had hugely unsuccessful spells in Italy, Spain, Argentina and Brazil. Going back to before those two, Van Dijk was playing in Dutch 2nd Div scoring once every four games, half as efficient as the goal every other game he had over four seasons in Australia.

I don't think where they play is relevant.

[plague]

Def my fav part of the off season.
Blokes on here going "he'll boss this league" are currently at a zero win %.

The only blokes that have ever 'bossed this League' are ones that no one ever heard of.

Even when we get a half decent one everyone wants him gone because his goals weren't proper enough or didn't have enough assists.

Face it, you sockah fans have no real idea what you're talking about, and I love it.
Makes the foz way more entertaining.

Ok carry on.

[pv4]

Blokes on here going "he'll boss this league" are currently at a zero win %.

Example to debunk your theory - we all said David Gallop would boss this league.

[plague]

Example to debunk your theory - we all said David Gallop would boss this league.

Plz provide evidence of these proclamations.

[The Dunster]

Def my fav part of the off season.
Blokes on here going "he'll boss this league" are currently at a zero win %.

The only blokes that have ever 'bossed this League' are ones that no one ever heard of.

Even when we get a half decent one everyone wants him gone because his goals weren't proper enough or didn't have enough assists.

Face it, you sockah fans have no real idea what you're talking about, and I love it.
Makes the foz way more entertaining.

Ok carry on.

What about that Italian bloke that played for Sydney FC a few seasons back? He did ok.

[The Dunster]

Mario Jardel won the European Golden Boot - twice. Only winners since him are park players - Henry, Forlan, Makaay, Toni, Totti, Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez.

But Mario had been injured and not done anything for years when we got him. This lad for WSW is fit and has been playing good football recently.

[MFKS]

WSW signed a guy who had recent experience against La Liga sides and more goals in the last year against them than Riera did. He was a huge marquee flop.

Riera has also only had TWO seasons in his his glamorous career where he has broken double figures and one of them was in the 2nd div. Take those two double figure years out and he has 50 career goals in 250 appearances. We'd be slating our management if we signed this bloke on $1m a year or whatever it's taken to get him to sign here.

Berisha was playing intermittently and awfully in 2.Bundesliga, Fornaroli was playing Uruguayan Primera and had hugely unsuccessful spells in Italy, Spain, Argentina and Brazil. Going back to before those two, Van Dijk was playing in Dutch 2nd Div scoring once every four games, half as efficient as the goal every other game he had over four seasons in Australia.

I don't think where they play is relevant.
Yet blokes here are fapping about signing a bloke who played 180 or so times for less than 40 career goals in the best part of 10 years for club and NT

Let's not even get into taking out his only season of note where he scored 13 ****ing those figures up more

This the same bloke who has been unable to settle anywhere Greece Korea Japan Australia NZ for any period of time before ****ing off to a new club ala Devon Head

Yet no we should look to sign Burns but ignore blokes who played in LaLiga last season ??

[halo se7en]

But Mario had been injured and not done anything for years when we got him. This lad for WSW is fit and has been playing good football recently.

What are you basing this on?

[halo se7en]

Yet blokes here are fapping about signing a bloke who played 180 or so times for less than 40 career goals in the best part of 10 years for club and NT

Let's not even get into taking out his only season of note where he scored 13 ****ing those figures up more

This the same bloke who has been unable to settle anywhere Greece Korea Japan Australia NZ for any period of time before ****ing off to a new club ala Devon Head

Yet no we should look to sign Burns but ignore blokes who played in LaLiga last season ??

Noting that I'm not and never have been one of those 'fapping' over Burns, he at least won A-league player of the year not that long ago. Is anyone here saying he should be getting paid what Riera is on? Not to mention his Oz status which is somewhat favourable in a league with a restricted number of foreigners allowed. He'd be a useful addition to our squad, keeping a marquee spot open.

I think you've missed the point. You've instantly had a go at the club because WSW signed Riera and we're going to sign some 4th rate guy, because you know the inner workings of Merrick and his Sth American contacts.

Personally I think we've had one of the better off-seasons so far of any club in the league. That could change over the coming month but so far we don't have a lot to complain about, unless of course you're MFKS.

[Grimario]

Personally I think we've had one of the better off-seasons so far of any club in the league. That could change over the coming month but so far we don't have a lot to complain about, unless of course you're MFKS.

Wait till our as yet unsigned South American marquee player loses his leg following a bad latte on the beach incident and Merrick is sacked for forcing haggis, blood sausage and deep fried mars bars on players as part of pre-season training.

You've spoken too soon and jinxed it all.

[plague]

What about that Italian bloke that played for Sydney FC a few seasons back? He did ok.

Carbone?

[Jeterpool]

Carbone?

:brrr:

[halo se7en]

Wait till our as yet unsigned South American marquee player loses his leg following a bad latte on the beach incident and Merrick is sacked for forcing haggis, blood sausage and deep fried mars bars on players as part of pre-season training.

You've spoken too soon and jinxed it all.

:rof: I didn't say it will translate to a finals appearance. I just don't think we've got much to complain about considering we potentially have two more influential signings still to come.

[Grimario]

Adelaide have withdrawn all 5 of their Olyroo call ups.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/olyroos-squad-adelaide-united-withdraw-players-bruce-djite-reacts/news-story/24cbc298d747a901af0f6205359bb940

[The Dunster]

What are you basing this on?

Since when has anyone had to back anything up with evidence on the foz ?

But if you look at the guys recent record he's been playing in a much stronger comp than the a-league and he's scored goals.

Jardel had done nothing for years, had a well known drug and injury problem, and was known to be a lost cause on the pitch.

[q-money]

facts have no place in this house of lies and hubris

[Jeterpool]

Since when has anyone had to back anything up with evidence on the foz ?

It's there. You just have to look

[Jeterpool]

Adelaide have withdrawn all 5 of their Olyroo call ups.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/olyroos-squad-adelaide-united-withdraw-players-bruce-djite-reacts/news-story/24cbc298d747a901af0f6205359bb940

Big, harsh call. Would have disrupted their preparation for the FFA Cup even further.

[plague]

It's there. You just have to look

Just don't reference CNN.


#fakenews
#CNNisISIS
#hillaryforprison

[MFKS]

Noting that I'm not and never have been one of those 'fapping' over Burns, he at least won A-league player of the year not that long ago. Is anyone here saying he should be getting paid what Riera is on? Not to mention his Oz status which is somewhat favourable in a league with a restricted number of foreigners allowed. He'd be a useful addition to our squad, keeping a marquee spot open.

I think you've missed the point. You've instantly had a go at the club because WSW signed Riera and we're going to sign some 4th rate guy, because you know the inner workings of Merrick and his Sth American contacts.

Personally I think we've had one of the better off-seasons so far of any club in the league. That could change over the coming month but so far we don't have a lot to complain about, unless of course you're MFKS.

Did I mention your name in relation to Burns??

There is plenty of requests on the Foz for the club to sign the bloke ASAP if you care to look

No I never mentioned anything about wages at all
I couldn't give a **** what WSW are paying this bloke and nor am I upset they signed him and we didn't

What gives me the hump is that I watch the La Liga and Segunda Liga highlights on Foxtel each week and there are plenty of quality players there on **** all really when you consider what we pay foreigners and marquees in wages

But no our dumb **** club is once again looking for a 4th rate Brazillian

Who let's face it have been notoriously poor at our club and in the league in general

Yet we have this Diego Castro bloke killing it in this league
Corona killing it when he was here

Yet we not even looking there for something

FFS we should be tapping Iniesta up now


I also disagree we have had that good of a pre season
We usually wait to the last couple of weeks before we sack the coach so hold your horses

[MFKS]

On another note Weak Ankles just got out of his contract with his Thai Club

So the bloke is a free agent


..... What price Kokko swapped for Bridge??

[Jeterpool]

NBN said he'd going to WSW

[Jetmaster]

NBN said he'd going to WSW

Ah...is that where Jonesy went?

[turbojetfireV8]

no chance anyone will take Brown off our hands as well?? :wink:

[hawk]

Yet we have this Diego Castro bloke killing it in this league
Corona killing it when he was here

but you've strangley assumed that the Jets are serious about winning something. They're still only fking around with 6th/7th at best with this motley crew

[leftrightout]

Did I mention your name in relation to Burns??

There is plenty of requests on the Foz for the club to sign the bloke ASAP if you care to look

No I never mentioned anything about wages at all
I couldn't give a **** what WSW are paying this bloke and nor am I upset they signed him and we didn't

What gives me the hump is that I watch the La Liga and Segunda Liga highlights on Foxtel each week and there are plenty of quality players there on **** all really when you consider what we pay foreigners and marquees in wages

But no our dumb **** club is once again looking for a 4th rate Brazillian

Who let's face it have been notoriously poor at our club and in the league in general

Yet we have this Diego Castro bloke killing it in this league
Corona killing it when he was here

Yet we not even looking there for something

FFS we should be tapping Iniesta up now


I also disagree we have had that good of a pre season
We usually wait to the last couple of weeks before we sack the coach so hold your horses

Possible to have both? Koko leaves burns and foreigner in, obviously the wrong nationality for you but if we get a good 10 with burns, and already having Odonovan, Petratos and Nabbout we are looking pretty sharp in top third!

[plague]

we are looking pretty sharp in top third!

only 2/3 of the pitch to go.........
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Nigel+Boogaard+YzET_zGgSQLm.jpg

[halo se7en]

Did I mention your name in relation to Burns??

There is plenty of requests on the Foz for the club to sign the bloke ASAP if you care to look

No I never mentioned anything about wages at all
I couldn't give a **** what WSW are paying this bloke and nor am I upset they signed him and we didn't

What gives me the hump is that I watch the La Liga and Segunda Liga highlights on Foxtel each week and there are plenty of quality players there on **** all really when you consider what we pay foreigners and marquees in wages

But no our dumb **** club is once again looking for a 4th rate Brazillian

Who let's face it have been notoriously poor at our club and in the league in general

Yet we have this Diego Castro bloke killing it in this league
Corona killing it when he was here

Yet we not even looking there for something

FFS we should be tapping Iniesta up now


I also disagree we have had that good of a pre season
We usually wait to the last couple of weeks before we sack the coach so hold your horses

It's like talking to a 6yr old..

Please name these 4th rate Brazilians that Merrick is looking at signing.

Castro kills it in this league = all Spaniards are good.

Fred kills it in this league = forget that, Brazilians suck.

Maybe we should be checking out more Albanians because of Berisha?

[borat]

It's like talking to a 6yr old..

Please name these 4th rate Brazilians that Merrick is looking at signing.

Castro kills it in this league = all Spaniards are good.

Fred kills it in this league = forget that, Brazilians suck.

Maybe we should be checking out more Albanians because of Berisha?

Are you the anti-Membah? Your statements are becoming more bizarre by the day and equally as ludicrous. You both break your arguments down into the most simplistic polar opposites without any depth to it. As shallow as a puddle.

Ernie has been using his Sth American connection for years, originally through the player agent from Melbourne that died a year or two back (whose name escapes me). When Ernie recruited Fred he wasn't the number 1 recruitment choice. Ernie was quoted that he got lucky with Fred who was an after thought in recruiting Allesandro. Who was diabolically bad. Then there was his marquee signing Ricardinho. 2 year deal....didn't last long. Then there is Claudinho, Ney Fabiano, Marvin Angulo, Josey 'Puppy' Lopez. Thats a lot of misses for 2 hits.

Then not many will remember the Jets used the very same contacts in 2007 when GVE went to Brazil on a 'scouting trip'. Went there to see a particular player, met 2 to 3 agents all claiming to represent this player and was taken to a game to find out he was playing or attending. We ended up signing Denni and Drovandi.

At the same time we have 1-2 agents actively offering players from the Segunda to HAL clubs over the last 2-3 years due to the now comparative wages/economic decline in Spain. The hit rate from here is far higher. To suggest that a striker who has played in the La Liga just last season is somehow deficient because he is not scoring regularly in one of the top 4 leagues in the world.......wow thats some blinkers on right there.

But, as Lawrie openly stated on the Jetstream podcast, we do not have any systems in place to scout and recruit players. Just Lawrie and Ernie.

[MFKS]

Let's look at your Brazilian footballers out there

First level you have your Neymar's your Willian you David Luiz etc

Blokes playing and doing well at elite Champions League level

Second Level you have your other Brazilians clogging up Euro clubs that are nowhere near thee guys level

Third level Brazillians you have these blokes playing in Japan and Korea and the Gulf etc that when you watch in the ACL are still a shit load better than anything in this country

4th level you have blokes like Denni and Ribiero and Leonardo and every other Brazillian failure in the league.

Yes this is the lot we are signing from



As for your point on Fred . Yes had 1 good year 10 years ago but done nothing at Heart .

As for the rest of them in this country very few have been successful at all

But no let's keep banging our heads against a wall signing no name Brazilians

[halo se7en]

Are you the anti-Membah? Your statements are becoming more bizarre by the day and equally as ludicrous. You both break your arguments down into the most simplistic polar opposites without any depth to it. As shallow as a puddle.

Ernie has been using his Sth American connection for years, originally through the player agent from Melbourne that died a year or two back (whose name escapes me). When Ernie recruited Fred he wasn't the number 1 recruitment choice. Ernie was quoted that he got lucky with Fred who was an after thought in recruiting Allesandro. Who was diabolically bad. Then there was his marquee signing Ricardinho. 2 year deal....didn't last long. Then there is Claudinho, Ney Fabiano, Marvin Angulo, Josey 'Puppy' Lopez. Thats a lot of misses for 2 hits.

Then not many will remember the Jets used the very same contacts in 2007 when GVE went to Brazil on a 'scouting trip'. Went there to see a particular player, met 2 to 3 agents all claiming to represent this player and was taken to a game to find out he was playing or attending. We ended up signing Denni and Drovandi.

At the same time we have 1-2 agents actively offering players from the Segunda to HAL clubs over the last 2-3 years due to the now comparative wages/economic decline in Spain. The hit rate from here is far higher. To suggest that a striker who has played in the La Liga just last season is somehow deficient because he is not scoring regularly in one of the top 4 leagues in the world.......wow thats some blinkers on right there.

But, as Lawrie openly stated on the Jetstream podcast, we do not have any systems in place to scout and recruit players. Just Lawrie and Ernie.

Wow, my statements are bizarre yet you side with one of the most contradictory and confusing posters on this forum?

We've got MFKS claiming he knows exactly who Merrick is going to sign, and how said player is going to fare in our league, while at the same time criticising the club because we didn't sign this Spanish striker who's record is hardly inspiring. And if you're a striker and can't score regularly - 11 goals in his last 78 matches - then yeah, it's possible that he is somewhat deficient, and maybe he's coming to Australia for money that he possibly isn't worth elsewhere. But unlike you two, I actually see both sides of the coin - he may do well here, but I'm not going to slit my wrists that we haven't signed him. Are you telling me you'd be happy to sign this guy for two years on marquee wages? Like **** you would.

If we were offered a player, we'd see complaints from the same boring posters that we can't scout players and would just take whatever player is looking for a cosy holiday and to boost their retirement fund.

If you actually read my initial post about this, you'd realise I have nothing against Spanish players. My problem comes with forum members automatically thinking other's team signings are going to tear up the league and ours are going to automatically suck.

[borat]

Wow, my statements are bizarre yet you side with one of the most contradictory and confusing posters on this forum?

We've got MFKS claiming he knows exactly who Merrick is going to sign, and how said player is going to fare in our league, while at the same time criticising the club because we didn't sign this Spanish striker who's record is hardly inspiring. And if you're a striker and can't score regularly - 11 goals in his last 78 matches - then yeah, it's possible that he is somewhat deficient, and maybe he's coming to Australia for money that he possibly isn't worth elsewhere. But unlike you two, I actually see both sides of the coin - he may do well here, but I'm not going to slit my wrists that we haven't signed him. Are you telling me you'd be happy to sign this guy for two years on marquee wages? Like **** you would.

If we were offered a player, we'd see complaints from the same boring posters that we can't scout players and would just take whatever player is looking for a cosy holiday and to boost their retirement fund.

If you actually read my initial post about this, you'd realise I have nothing against Spanish players. My problem comes with forum members automatically thinking other's team signings are going to tear up the league and ours are going to automatically suck.

I am not siding with either of you, you are both as bad as each other at opposite ends of the scale. You both have credible arguments, to some extent, but instead of explaining your point you go straight for the jugular. Maybe the Membah has worn you down to this point but you come across as an apologist now whereas you used to have a reasonable sound arguments that was worth listening to.

Although MFKS opinion was delivered with the usual sledgehammer, behind that there is some proven fact to it. That in the history of the HAL that players recruited from Spanish teams or with a Spanish background have performed better than the recruits from South America. Go back and look at the press from 2007 where the league went crazy for South American players. Every team wanted them regardless of their background or resume.

Please point out where I am "splitting my wrists" on O'riel. You seem to be the one talking him down for some reason. Oriel has a good resume and has scored goals in top leagues. Hopefully for WSW they looked past this, maybe talked his past clubs or contacts and more importantly that he has a lot more fitness and press than Piovicari did.

Take 10 seconds and look at the scoring records of pretty much every visa striker that comes to the HAL. The only striker can think of that came here with a good record is Kokko and look how that turned out. O'Donnovan spent the majority of his career not scoring goals until he took the step down to Brunei. The A-League is and always will be a step down. My point being that goal scoring record is a marker, but not an overly good one for recruiting strikers to this league.

[Mark325]

Why you's talking about Brazil when all we know is South American? More to South America then Brazil

[Grimario]

I don't see any mention of the failed Spanish players in the league...

Arana, Guardiola and Borda from last season alone. Luzardo, Palanca and Hervas and likely a bunch more who were so forgettable that I forgot them.


Who gives a **** where the players are from? It's irrelevant.

[borat]

I don't think I mentioned Brazil, but that is where the agents that Ernie has contacts with previously and Ernie has said he is using his contacts. Most of his Visa signings at Victory were Brazilian. Anyway, hopefully we use a little more than just agent recommendations because we can't afford to screw up a marquee signing.

[Grimario]

I don't think I mentioned Brazil, but that is where the agents that Ernie has contacts with previously and Ernie has said he is using his contacts. Most of his Visa signings at Victory were Brazilian. Anyway, hopefully we use a little more than just agent recommendations because we can't afford to screw up a marquee signing.

Carlos Hernandez was definitely Brazilian.........

[borat]

On completely different news, Mariners are signing Daniel De Silva. No big surprise as its been mooted for sometime. What is a surprise is that Dom Bossi is saying its a marquee signing. Some very murky business going on there

[borat]

Carlos Hernandez was definitely Brazilian.........

Ha I didn't realise you knew him in that way

[Grimario]

On completely different news, Mariners are signing Daniel De Silva. No big surprise as its been mooted for sometime. What is a surprise is that Dom Bossi is saying its a marquee signing. Some very murky business going on there

Marquee means nada but "not spending inside the cap" these days though, right? We could move Boogaard to marquee if we wanted to save $8.2m in the cap or whatever everyone claims he is earning.

[Mark325]

I don't think I mentioned Brazil, but that is where the agents that Ernie has contacts with previously and Ernie has said he is using his contacts. Most of his Visa signings at Victory were Brazilian. Anyway, hopefully we use a little more than just agent recommendations because we can't afford to screw up a marquee signing.

I know not you in particular, but throughout the argument I've seen a lot of mention of Brazil. Yeah I know generally speaking Bernie brings in Brazilians but there is also a chance we get someone else

[borat]

Marquee means nada but "not spending inside the cap" these days though, right? We could move Boogaard to marquee if we wanted to save $8.2m in the cap or whatever everyone claims he is earning.

It means he is the highest paid player in their team. For a kid who has played very few first team games thats a big leap of faith from Okon. What makes it interesting was the deal with Roma that reportedly fell through allowing Perth Glory to loan him to Roda. Mariners are negotiating with Roma according to Bossi.

[Jetmaster]

Who gives a **** where the players are from? It's irrelevant.

Soooo this. If we pluck someone from Auckland City who comes here and scores 20 goals from nowhere who cares? It is a case of identifying players who can play in this league.

Guys like Berisha, Bruno, Dutch Gypo, Milton et al came from nowhere and bossed this league. Others with cred failed.

There's a thought - any other Milton types in South America?

[borat]

You are all making the same point in different ways. It's a circular argument with exceptions.

Membah is partially right, Brazil have fantastic players but we recruit the poor ones due to their demand worldwide. There used to be a trend in the HAL to just recruit South American without a process and regardless of the players quality. And that brought far more duds than successes.

[borat]

Soooo this. If we pluck someone from Auckland City who comes here and scores 20 goals from nowhere who cares?

See this is where your argument breaks down. No one has been signed, only the club has stated where we are looking to sign a player, in this case Sth America. Why do you think they felt it necessary to release this? I expect it's because they expect the average punter to fap all over that it's a Sth American without knowing anything else.

If the club came out and said it was looking at marquee players from NZ it would be rightfully slammed.

It's the club that is limiting the search and fans have every right to point at the track record of recruitment in their part of the world without any other detail to go by.

[The Dunster]

Soooo this. If we pluck someone from Auckland City who comes here and scores 20 goals from nowhere who cares? It is a case of identifying players who can play in this league.

Guys like Berisha, Bruno, Dutch Gypo, Milton et al came from nowhere and bossed this league. Others with cred failed.

There's a thought - any other Milton types in South America?

We didn't find Milton he found us - and his most recent form was 9 goals in 22 appearances in the K-League before he paid his own way to join up with the Jets. 18 months prior to that he scored 27 times in 42 appearances in the top tier of Columbian football.
He was always going to do a good job.
Kokko had good form as well with 56 goals from 97 appearances in the top tier of Finnish football.

We knew how strong the K-League was but unfortunately we may have over estimated the level in Finland.

[halo se7en]

I am not siding with either of you, you are both as bad as each other at opposite ends of the scale. You both have credible arguments, to some extent, but instead of explaining your point you go straight for the jugular. Maybe the Membah has worn you down to this point but you come across as an apologist now whereas you used to have a reasonable sound arguments that was worth listening to.

Although MFKS opinion was delivered with the usual sledgehammer, behind that there is some proven fact to it. That in the history of the HAL that players recruited from Spanish teams or with a Spanish background have performed better than the recruits from South America. Go back and look at the press from 2007 where the league went crazy for South American players. Every team wanted them regardless of their background or resume.

Please point out where I am "splitting my wrists" on O'riel. You seem to be the one talking him down for some reason. Oriel has a good resume and has scored goals in top leagues. Hopefully for WSW they looked past this, maybe talked his past clubs or contacts and more importantly that he has a lot more fitness and press than Piovicari did.

Take 10 seconds and look at the scoring records of pretty much every visa striker that comes to the HAL. The only striker can think of that came here with a good record is Kokko and look how that turned out. O'Donnovan spent the majority of his career not scoring goals until he took the step down to Brunei. The A-League is and always will be a step down. My point being that goal scoring record is a marker, but not an overly good one for recruiting strikers to this league.

You're probably right. After the persistent bullshit defence of Jones last year, he single-handedly turned this forum into a farce yet seems to keep taking centre-stage. I'm not far off quitting this place - I'm quickly realising it's not worth the time and effort.

I'm going to say this for that last time because I'm getting tired and bored with this argument but the main point seems to have been missed the last dozen times.

My issue isn't where the players are from. I don't care what nationality they are, or where they're playing.

My issue is with forumites who instantly assume WSW have signed some superstar, and at the same time rubbish our club because we're looking elsewhere for a player, despite not having a clue who we're going to sign. As I said, it's that grass is always greener outlook.

I said Riera's record was average. I also said he could still do well here. No-one knows. But MFKS basically claimed he was going to tear up the league while we resorted to some 4th rate Brazilian, based on nothing more than his incessant need to whinge and moan at every ****ing thing that happens.

[plague]

Regardless of where they are from, the most influential imports have been in the #6 or #8 positions. The recent crop of good Spaniards are fresh in everyone's memory.

Most remember the dud Brazillions as #9 or #10's who had no hope because of the trash and garbage around them. They were never 'lazy' there were just no white guys good enough to get them the ball.

Milton and Denni played with Griff FFS of course they were going to look good.

[plague]

correction: Griff AND Stu.

[De-Champ]

It means he is the highest paid player in their team. For a kid who has played very few first team games thats a big leap of faith from Okon. What makes it interesting was the deal with Roma that reportedly fell through allowing Perth Glory to loan him to Roda. Mariners are negotiating with Roma according to Bossi.

Roma own him, they could not use him as their visa spots were full, so loaned him to Roda.

[borat]

Roma own him, they could not use him as their visa spots were full, so loaned him to Roda.

Not according to Perth Glory apparently who organised the loan deal

[Jetmaster]

See this is where your argument breaks down. No one has been signed, only the club has stated where we are looking to sign a player, in this case Sth America. Why do you think they felt it necessary to release this? I expect it's because they expect the average punter to fap all over that it's a Sth American without knowing anything else.

If the club came out and said it was looking at marquee players from NZ it would be rightfully slammed.

It's the club that is limiting the search and fans have every right to point at the track record of recruitment in their part of the world without any other detail to go by.

Where is the argument ffs? I was just agreeing with Grim's comment. Some players without form perform here and some with reputations don't. Doesn't matter where they come from.

But the footballing cognescenti on here need to analyse and correct every utterance.

[MFKS]

You're probably right. After the persistent bullshit defence of Jones last year, he single-handedly turned this forum into a farce yet seems to keep taking centre-stage. I'm not far off quitting this place - I'm quickly realising it's not worth the time and effort.

I'm going to say this for that last time because I'm getting tired and bored with this argument but the main point seems to have been missed the last dozen times.

My issue isn't where the players are from. I don't care what nationality they are, or where they're playing.

My issue is with forumites who instantly assume WSW have signed some superstar, and at the same time rubbish our club because we're looking elsewhere for a player, despite not having a clue who we're going to sign. As I said, it's that grass is always greener outlook.

I said Riera's record was average. I also said he could still do well here. No-one knows. But MFKS basically claimed he was going to tear up the league while we resorted to some 4th rate Brazilian, based on nothing more than his incessant need to whinge and moan at every ****ing thing that happens.

Considering I am not even arguing with you are you aware of how many times your mentioning me in this post and how many embellishments you have thrown in there you obviously have me on the brain

Take some Kool aid and relax

[turbojetfireV8]

Labi :wub:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4776964/coaching-the-natural-flight-path-for-haliti/?cs=3398

[hawk]

Any massive news? not including arguing about where are our shittest imports are from.

[plague]

Labi :wub:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4776964/coaching-the-natural-flight-path-for-haliti/?cs=3398

Serious, this club doesn't deserve Labi.

[lquiquer]

Arnie wants Birraz....anyone phased

[De-Champ]

Not according to Perth Glory apparently who organised the loan deal

He is owned by Roma.....Don't know who organised loan deal.

[Jetmaster]

Game day at Stade De Bear.

New dawn, fire up and all that.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Carrusca has become an Aussie citizen.

[Wilso8948]

Carrusca has become an Aussie citizen.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4782585/jets-look-for-starting-talent-after-kokko-exit/?cs=305

Merrick almost rules out Burns. Hints we might look at "Aussie" talent. Maybe that's a reference to Carrusca now he has citizenship? Or am I clutching at straws. Disappointed about Burns if true. We really need to strengthen the attacking midfield area.

[Jetmaster]

Can't do much about Burns wanting coin overseas. He is joining that company of Socceroos who prefer the coin over the career. Will probably end up in the Middle East.

[MFKS]

Can't do much about Burns wanting coin overseas. He is joining that company of Socceroos who prefer the coin over the career. Will probably end up in the Middle East.

With a WC to get selected for assuming the Socceroos get there the bloke really needs to be making sure he makes a good move being he on the periphery.

A decent season where he ends up should get him to a WC

Get it wrong though and he will blow the opportunity.

I wouldn't think coming here be a great choice for him being that we going to be relying on him the burden to succeed may get huge

[Grimario]

With a WC to get selected for assuming the Socceroos get there the bloke really needs to be making sure he makes a good move being he on the periphery.

A decent season where he ends up should get him to a WC

Get it wrong though and he will blow the opportunity.

I wouldn't think coming here be a great choice for him being that we going to be relying on him the burden to succeed may get huge

Get $2m in UAE, miss WC.
Get $700k in AU, make WC.


Pretty easy decision for modern day footballers.

[Wilso8948]

Get $2m in UAE, miss WC.
Get $700k in AU, make WC.


Pretty easy decision for modern day footballers.

Play for pies and a can of coke for the Jets, Miss finals and the WC.

[westjet]

So are we taking bets which one comes first - a flare or RBB calling for a boycott of all active support.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/western-sydney-wanderers-threaten-to-disband-rbb-call-for-new-leadership-20170712-gx9ovd.html

[MFKS]

Funny thing is that after all the shit they have done that banner broke the back

That the ridiculous part

The club should stay the **** out of the Tifo issue

Sure as shit clamp down on the active but their reaction for that is over the top

[sammydog]

Some of the WSW/RBB reaction on Twitter is quiet funny. Its like they don't think they have stepped a singe foot wrong.....ever.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Not sure if anyones read any of these already, but Ljubo's been posting a few good stories on his instagram - http://instagram.com/ljubomilicevic

[lquiquer]

Grant has done his ACL..... out next HAL

[hawk]

Grant has done his ACL..... out next HAL

diddums.

need massive news

[plague]

Not sure if anyones read any of these already, but Ljubo's been posting a few good stories on his instagram - http://instagram.com/ljubomilicevic

oh my lord thank you so much for posting this. just went on a deep dive.
some of those stories were so so good, some heartbreaking (man that Sean Ontong photo).
Jeez i wish Ljubo was involved on the inside of the game. theres a LOT of players/coaches/admin people that could learn a lot from him.

[plague]

Grant has done his ACL..... out next HAL

yeah look hes a hack and a grub but jeez no one deserves that.

Jets signed him yet?

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald the other day:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4784561/backyard-battles-pay-off-for-jets-siblings/?cs=3398

[The Dunster]

Herald the other day:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4784561/backyard-battles-pay-off-for-jets-siblings/?cs=3398

It's onlyJuly but it looks like the herald have locked themself in already for the most piss weak article of the year award.

[Premy]

How good is story time with Ljubo on Facebook. Brillante Ajde Jebote!!!

[The Dunster]

How good is story time with Ljubo on Facebook. Brillante Ajde Jebote!!!

His insights into strength and conditioning coaches in Australia is pure gold. About time someone showed some balls and revealed just how much bullshit goes on.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald quotes Lawrie's no on Nabbout:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4791493/jets-hose-down-talk-of-nabbout-move/?cs=306

[hawk]

Herald quotes Lawrie's no on Nabbout:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4791493/jets-hose-down-talk-of-nabbout-move/?cs=306

No doubt Nabbout it. He will stay

[Couscous]

Ljubo's stories about Victory are sad, and confirm everything Craig Foster (may peace be upon him) has said about Australian coaching.

His stories about GVE are sad, too, because they confirm that Ljubo was often an immature dick who reaped what he sowed.

[The Dunster]

Ljubo's stories about Victory are sad, and confirm everything Craig Foster (may peace be upon him) has said about Australian coaching.

His stories about GVE are sad, too, because they confirm that Ljubo was often an immature dick who reaped what he sowed.

There is a big difference between suffering from depression and being a dick. In hindsight we know that Ljubo was not in a good place back then, and based on some of his recent postings he may not be in such a great place now either.

[MFKS]

Far from it

Ljubo looks like himself.

Shooting from the hip and not bowing down to no one

The bloke is calling it as he sees it

Reminds me of someone on the foz

Just can't remember who......

[Jeterpool]

Far from it

Ljubo looks like himself.

Shooting from the hip and not bowing down to no one

The bloke is calling it as he sees it

Reminds me of someone on the foz

Just can't remember who......

Plague

[Premy]

Latest episode is brilliant, DJ Ljubo.

[turbojetfireV8]

Ljubo's truthbombs about that dick van Egghead need to be told sorry Garry...

[The Dunster]

The train has left the tracks and I don't think too many here realise it.

[Jeterpool]

La Rocca signed for Melbourne City

[turbojetfireV8]

I suspect Ljubo is a little too in control to be derailed ;)

[StannyCFCJET]

La Rocca signed for Melbourne City

And the city fans are raging. He is rubbish these days

[lquiquer]

La Rocca signed for Melbourne City

La Who?.... :roflz::roflz:

[baldrick]

Some of the WSW/RBB reaction on Twitter is quiet funny. Its like they don't think they have stepped a singe foot wrong.....ever.


Did anyone notice the RBB's 5 minute silent protest at the start of the Arsenal game ?

Nobody around me did, either..

[redwah]

Did anyone notice the RBB's 5 minute silent protest at the start of the Arsenal game ?

Nobody around me did, either..

When was that game on? Must have been busy washing my hair.��

[halo se7en]

Did anyone notice the RBB's 5 minute silent protest at the start of the Arsenal game ?

Nobody around me did, either..

I had no idea... I figured they just took a few extra minutes to get themselves organized lol

[MFKS]

When was that game on? Must have been busy washing my hair.��

I couldn't be arsed watching it.

Seriously watching pre season friendlies is a ****ing joke

It a glorified wank fest the commentary and when the club's playing treat it as a farce why bother watching the crap

[Premy]

Comment section of Ljubo's daily mail is also producing the goods. Lord Griff keeping up with it all, whatever is going on with Ljubo his story time is offering some brilliant insight.

[plague]

Did anyone notice the RBB's 5 minute silent protest at the start of the Arsenal game ?

Nobody around me did, either..

Poor form from the RBB.

To think that the Arsenal squad and 80,000 people turned up to see their second hand chants only to be denied for an extra 5 minutes is an abuse of power.


Shame.

[turbojetfireV8]

Any of them going cheap enough for us?
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/5-marquee-targets-for-hyundai-a-league-clubs/g588dpv1dz7b1b8yz0oe80ol2

[baldrick]

When was that game on? Must have been busy washing my hair.��

:yap:

[plague]

Plague

Ljubo is a better dresser, dancer and is more intelligent.
Plague is funnier and possibly a better footballer.

Plague is also more delusional.

[hawk]

I couldn't be arsed watching it.

Seriously watching pre season friendlies is a ****ing joke

It a glorified wank fest the commentary and when the club's playing treat it as a farce why bother watching the crap

True, it is a soggy sao contest but it keeps the Hollywood crowd paying out $$ i guess.

[Mark325]

Adelaide have signed Ersan Gulum

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-adelaide-united-secure-turkish-defender-ersan-gueluem/1km5xnu9o12yb1axdtep8p4053
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersan_G%C3%BCl%C3%BCm

Brisbane have signed Massimo Maccarone

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-brisbane-roar-sign-ex-italian-international-striker-massimo-maccarone/u5f45djj0pib1xnz06kg5v61g
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massimo_Maccarone

[hawk]

Adelaide have signed Ersan Gulum

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-adelaide-united-secure-turkish-defender-ersan-gueluem/1km5xnu9o12yb1axdtep8p4053
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersan_G%C3%BCl%C3%BCm

Brisbane have signed massimo maccarone
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-brisbane-roar-sign-ex-italian-international-striker-massimo-maccarone/u5f45djj0pib1xnz06kg5v61g
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massimo_Maccarone

And we have......oh yeah, lost more players than gained in the last 3 weeks. So jatz

[MFKS]

Adelaide have signed Ersan Gulum

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-adelaide-united-secure-turkish-defender-ersan-gueluem/1km5xnu9o12yb1axdtep8p4053
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersan_G%C3%BCl%C3%BCm

Brisbane have signed Massimo Maccarone

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/transfer-news-brisbane-roar-sign-ex-italian-international-striker-massimo-maccarone/u5f45djj0pib1xnz06kg5v61g
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massimo_Maccarone

What retirement home did they wheel Maccarone out of??

The bloke been around for ****ing ages

Must be near on 60 by now

[StannyCFCJET]

FFA banning streaming of pre season games according to the herald

[Jetmaster]

FFA banning streaming of pre season games according to the herald

Olympic match canned as well.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4795896/friendly-livestream-cancelled/?cs=306

[MFKS]

FFA banning streaming of pre season games according to the herald

What a bunch of dumb ****s they are

Ban promotion of the product

FMD

[MFKS]

On another note they canning the Olympic match as Darling St doesn't apparently meet FFA lighting guidelines

What a ****ing joke

It ain't on TV so who gives a **** if they playing shirts and skins at Darling St

FMD

[sammydog]

On another note they canning the Olympic match as Darling St doesn't apparently meet FFA lighting guidelines

What a ****ing joke

It ain't on TV so who gives a **** if they playing shirts and skins at Darling St

FMD

that was exactly what I was thinking. The lighting requirements are for TV, so if FOX aren't showing it, Bar TV aren't allowed to show it, then where is the issue?

Whats that leave us with in Newcastle, about two grounds that we can have trials on unless they are during the day?

[Jeterpool]

that was exactly what I was thinking. The lighting requirements are for TV, so if FOX aren't showing it, Bar TV aren't allowed to show it, then where is the issue?

Whats that leave us with in Newcastle, about two grounds that we can have trials on unless they are during the day?

It sounds a bit like they've (the FFA) shot from the hip. Some transparancey from the FFA is needed AND the application of these standards must be applied to the other clubs.

It's certainly very restrictive.

The Bar TV issue seems strange too. Must be something in the fine print about broadcasting partners of A-League teams. It's sad because the exposure of the product to 15000 people (using the numbers from the last game) could aid the club in this region.

[Grimario]

Signing news...

That Italian Pasta player confirmed for Brisbane
Johan Absolutelynoidea, some Danish winger, signed for Adelaide
Weak Ankles signed for WSW

[MFKS]

that was exactly what I was thinking. The lighting requirements are for TV, so if FOX aren't showing it, Bar TV aren't allowed to show it, then where is the issue?

Whats that leave us with in Newcastle, about two grounds that we can have trials on unless they are during the day?

High time a few of the club's actually upgraded their lighting then to satisfactory levels

It ain't like they can't afford it with the amount of coin going round in the NPL

[Macca]

All businesses can easily afford infrastructure upgrades if they deem wages an optional cost. For some reason it doesn't happen..

[Mark325]

That article also mentions Alessi
I was of the belief that he was a right back, but article makes it seem that he plays centre back

[pv4]

That article also mentions Alessi
I was of the belief that he was a right back, but article makes it seem that he plays centre back

He played mostly RB for WSW. I distinctly remember a game we played down there in which Hoole absolutely destroyed him.

I've heard in his recent Youth games in NPL he has been playing both RB and CB.

[GazFish35]

Could the lighting issue be something the PFA have put in place regarding player safety?
Maybe they deem a poorly lit playing environment as a hazard?

just spit-balling ideas.
it doesn't seem to make much sense

[Jeterpool]

Could the lighting issue be something the PFA have put in place regarding player safety?
Maybe they deem a poorly lit playing environment as a hazard?

just spit-balling ideas.
it doesn't seem to make much sense

Possibly. Are NPL players covered by the PFA (Are they deemed professional?)? If not, perhaps that explains why they can play catch up games at the grounds at night. It's an interesting angle.

It's highly unlike the FFA to not be transparent on a subject like this. <SARCASM>

[sammydog]

Could the lighting issue be something the PFA have put in place regarding player safety?
Maybe they deem a poorly lit playing environment as a hazard?

just spit-balling ideas.
it doesn't seem to make much sense

If its that much of a safety issue, we better shut down friday night comps on suburban parks.

[q-money]

some absolutely shocking takes from the double eff ay as usual.

how could something like the bar tv thing possibly be a bad thing for football in the region?

[sammydog]

some absolutely shocking takes from the double eff ay as usual.

how could something like the bar tv thing possibly be a bad thing for football in the region?

Given the numbers of viewers they were quoting for the game, this is an opportunity lost by the FFA to actually convert some into either members of the Jets or at least crowd members at some games. I'd suspect the flow on effects would have been similar for the NPL.

I can't see how broadcasting a game that FOX couldn't give two tosses about would hurt the FFA or FOX. I can see how it may build an additional client base, but they went and ****ed that.

[Jeterpool]

Given the numbers of viewers they were quoting for the game, this is an opportunity lost by the FFA to actually convert some into either members of the Jets or at least crowd members at some games. I'd suspect the flow on effects would have been similar for the NPL.

I can't see how broadcasting a game that FOX couldn't give two tosses about would hurt the FFA or FOX. I can see how it may build an additional client base, but they went and ****ed that.

Great post

FFA - ****ing Football Again

[MonkeyKplunk]

http://www.footballnsw.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Football_NSW_Lighting_Policy.pdf

Football NSW Lighting Policy follows the Australian Standard for Sports Lighting.

I would assume that NPL comes under "Semi-Professional" which is a 200 LUX minimum for games, which is the same level as "Professional" match practice.
So are the FFA trying to claim that a pre-season game should be classed as a "Professional Competition" and needs to be a 500 LUX minimum?

And if not, the only other thing you can draw from that is that Olympics ground doesn't have a minimum 200 LUX lighting system.

[The Dunster]

Bar Tv commentary is better than the shit on Fox. I thought they did an excellent job with the Jets vs Weston trial game. FFA not allowing streams of trials is going to do more damage than good. Me, I'm out for the season - I cannot possibly support the FFA with my dollars if this shit continues.

[MFKS]

Speaking of the dumb ****s at the FFA

I just forked out $63 for a seat at the Thailand game

I more or less at ground level 7 rows back at the corner flag

I going mainly to hit on Thai women but these ****s are taking the piss at $63

[ForeverRed]

Speaking of the dumb ****s at the FFA

I just forked out $63 for a seat at the Thailand game

I more or less at ground level 7 rows back at the corner flag

I going mainly to hit on Thai women but these ****s are taking the piss at $63
be careful of the ones with penises

[hawk]

You cant be serious. FFa stopping live stream trials? FFA a$$holes

Something to say?

reception@footballaustralia.com.au

[Disinterested Bystander]

FFA are only doing the bidding of their masters. Fox Sports pulled a similar thing with the ARU a couple of years ago. Super Rugby preseason games that Fox had no interest in were going to be streamed by the Waratahs until FS kiboshed the plan.

[Jeterpool]

Merrick just said on NBN that a few young players have been told they can explore their options. Aside from Alessi, who do people think? Vujica? Clarke? Shabow? Clut? Cowburn?

[MFKS]

Merrick just said on NBN that a few young players have been told they can explore their options. Aside from Alessi, who do people think? Vujica? Clarke? Shabow? Clut? Cowburn?

Being that Cowburn Jackson and Clut are apparently with the Olyroos I backing they in the clear as Bert probably not Seen a lot of them at Ray Watt

[Mark325]

Merrick just said on NBN that a few young players have been told they can explore their options. Aside from Alessi, who do people think? Vujica? Clarke? Shabow? Clut? Cowburn?

Shabow and Clark seem most likely, Vujica and Kosta are also a possibility. Clut, Cowburn and Jackson will be safe

[StannyCFCJET]

Shabow and Clark seem most likely, Vujica and Kosta are also a possibility. Clut, Cowburn and Jackson will be safe

Shabow just joined doubt he is going anywhere

[MFKS]

Shabow just joined doubt he is going anywhere
Merrick didn't sign him

So whether he has been here 5 years or 5 mins is irrelevant

If the Manager don't rate him he has no future here

[StannyCFCJET]

Merrick didn't sign him

So whether he has been here 5 years or 5 mins is irrelevant

If the Manager don't rate him he has no future here

Yeah but as if he is willingly going to leave after just joining, Unless club finds him another offer

[MFKS]

Yeah but as if he is willingly going to leave after just joining, Unless club finds him another offer
Didn't stop Petratos ****ing off on us did it??

[StannyCFCJET]

Didn't stop Petratos ****ing off on us did it??

Is Shabow of the level to get an offer like that?

[turbojetfireV8]

McGree to Brugge http://outside90.com/riley-mcgrees-move-away-from-adelaide-united-confirmed-910/

[belchardo]

McGree to Brugge http://outside90.com/riley-mcgrees-move-away-from-adelaide-united-confirmed-910/

and the ankles of all a-league players rejoice!

[turbojetfireV8]

Oxborrow to Roar, will miss Jets match tonight:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4800784/oxborrow-set-to-roar-back-into-a-league/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

And for more happy news:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4802028/dutchy-to-leave-newcastle-after-losing-emerging-jets-job/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Boogs on Bert:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4803180/boogs-enjoys-merricks-forward-thinking/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN review of Magic match from tonight:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvmagic200717.mp4

[380]

And for more happy news:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4802028/dutchy-to-leave-newcastle-after-losing-emerging-jets-job/?cs=306

Am sure we will not be losing Couscous to the forum regardless of whether he is leaving town or not.

[MFKS]

And for more happy news:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4802028/dutchy-to-leave-newcastle-after-losing-emerging-jets-job/?cs=306

So when you look at the way the EJs are playing.

Unable to keep clean sheets.
Losing in the same manner every week
Unable to defend
Keep constantly playing sideways and backwards with no penetration
Players not progressing to the rabble that is the Jets HAL side.
Going backwards in the last 2-3 years at a rate of knots

It be interesting to see if the new Technical Director can turn this around and the last TD was just searching for some footballing utopian fantasy he had dreamt up after watching one too many Barca games and swallowing the KNVB Dutch mango suckers methodology at the FFA hook line and sinker and just couldn't deliver on the fantasy

[Jeterpool]

Thanks for consistently posting all these media items turbofire

[plague]

NBN review of Magic match from tonight:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvmagic200717.mp4

ok so I've only seen the above video so please dont take this as any sort of expert breakdown.



but.



O'Donovans first goal was something i havent seen from the Jets for what feels like an eternity.
a bloke just confident in getting his spot and hitting the target. Nobby had a bit of that a couple of years back but this bloke actually looked like a striker.

not to mention the chances created by wingers whipping in early ball to a fast striker attacking his centreback.

i know it looked like classic Merrick football but if its how hes building his team and the players are buying in (and capable of executing) then ill be more than happy to go watch.

[hawk]

And for more happy news:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4802028/dutchy-to-leave-newcastle-after-losing-emerging-jets-job/?cs=306

Cheers Couscous you've been really.... errr present.

Please thank Griff on the way out.

[The Dunster]

Couscous is not GVE.

[Mark325]

ok so I've only seen the above video so please dont take this as any sort of expert breakdown.



but.



O'Donovans first goal was something i havent seen from the Jets for what feels like an eternity.
a bloke just confident in getting his spot and hitting the target. Nobby had a bit of that a couple of years back but this bloke actually looked like a striker.

not to mention the chances created by wingers whipping in early ball to a fast striker attacking his centreback.

i know it looked like classic Merrick football but if its how hes building his team and the players are buying in (and capable of executing) then ill be more than happy to go watch.

I felt the same, Adam Taggart was the last striker I felt who really had that feeling of a genuine striker who was happy to just have a crack at goals when he got into a decent position insteading of ****in about with it

[hawk]

Couscous is not GVE.

oh really.

Not what I heard. He also other people ex jets people.

[The Dunster]

In all fairness to GVE I don't think he's sobered up yet from the Grand Final celebrations. Science still can't explain how he made it onto the stage at Adamstown Oval on Grand Final night all those years ago.

[Couscous]

Yeah, funny stuff, guys.

All I'll say is that Cooper is not the answer for the Emerging Jets, because GVE is not the problem. There are institutional issues that are out of his control. I'll be back here in this thread after the season collapses to remind you.

Watch the young Matildas benefit now.

[turbojetfireV8]

so GVE's still pissed now by the sounds of it?? :D

[Nou Camp]

anyone follow ljubo on facebook? usually has some pretty funny stories from his career but this time had some pretty choice words about current coach ernie being a dick
seemed like a lot of the comments backed up ljubo statements in peoples dealing with merrick over the years

[StannyCFCJET]

anyone follow ljubo on facebook? usually has some pretty funny stories from his career but this time had some pretty choice words about current coach ernie being a dick
seemed like a lot of the comments backed up ljubo statements in peoples dealing with merrick over the years

Yeah was pretty surprised by it.

[plague]

anyone follow ljubo on facebook? usually has some pretty funny stories from his career but this time had some pretty choice words about current coach ernie being a dick
seemed like a lot of the comments backed up ljubo statements in peoples dealing with merrick over the years

Yeah but there's people out there who think I'm a dick so obviously #fakenews is everywhere.

[sorefootballer]

Say what you will. There's also people who think ljubo is a dick.

[steve136]

Wait what's wrong with being a dick?

[The Dunster]

Ljubo is playing the any publicity is good publicity card at the moment which suggests he's looking to get a book out into the market. Based on the reaction to his volley of musings recently it's probably going to sell a few copies. Good on him if he does - it should be an amusing read.

[Grimario]

Ljubo is playing the any publicity is good publicity card at the moment which suggests he's looking to get a book out into the market. Based on the reaction to his volley of musings recently it's probably going to sell a few copies. Good on him if he does - it should be an amusing read.

Did you get that from the constant "my book is going to be amazing when I write it" bits that he puts in almost every instagram post?

[The Dunster]

Did you get that from the constant "my book is going to be amazing when I write it" bits that he puts in almost every instagram post?

I don't really pay much attention to anything Ljubo writes on a personal level. I'm more interested in what he has to say about training methodology and tactics. I'll leave the mud slinging shit for the 12 year old girls on Face Book to sort out.

The quote you provided suggests there is no book and that Ljubo is just fishing for attention or possibly an offer from a publisher to write a book.

[Grimario]

Oh, that's not a quote at all... he just talks about a book on most posts. Lots of "I have more stories about person X but will save them for the book" type stuff.

[The Dunster]

Oh, that's not a quote at all... he just talks about a book on most posts. Lots of "I have more stories about person X but will save them for the book" type stuff.

In that case if the book ever does come around it's not one I'd be interested in reading.

[Wilso8948]

Anyone feel there's a "13 reasons why" vibe going on?

[Mark325]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/western-sydney-wanderers-sign-marquee-alvaro-cejudo/1pnntgkkgzxak1tpex897lb1tc

Wanderers have a second marquee, Alvaro Cejudo

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lvaro_Cejudo

[Grimario]

Ljubo makes the news in NZ

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11894471

[StannyCFCJET]

Hopefully its all just bitterness from Ljubo and none of this is true/ effects the Jets this year.

[The Dunster]

Hopefully its all just bitterness from Ljubo and none of this is true/ effects the Jets this year.

Ljubo has been pretty much on the money with his comments in the past. So brace yourself for another shit season of Jets football.

[hawk]

So brace yourself for another shit season of Jets football.

capt obs in tha haus

[MFKS]

Ljubo has been pretty much on the money with his comments in the past. So brace yourself for another shit season of Jets football.

Bert may not be the worst coach in the world but **** me he ain't going to get blood out of a stone trying to turn most of these blokes into footballers

If we can't tolerate 7th this season we going somewhere