Daily Australian News Thread 2017

[turbojetfireV8]

has Ljubo *ever* said anything nice about a coach though?? ;)

[Jeterpool]

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

It makes a mockery of the "marquee" concept as it was originally slated. The star attraction has dropped from being a name that a reasonable follower of football knew - Dwight Yorke, Mario Jardel, Craig Moore, Juninho, Robbie Fowler, Del Piero, Heskey, Ono to a guy like this!? Even those who have come here and developed into a marquee player - Berisha and Broich for example.

He's not a marquee. He's a bloke who has an allocated spot as a salary cap excemption - that's all it is.

I think the term needs to change because it isn't a marquee, per se, anymore. The league has moved on.

[pv4]

I think the term needs to change because it isn't a marquee, per se, anymore. The league has moved on.

The term HAS changed. To Designated Player.

http://www.a-league.com.au/about


Designated Players – A Club can spend an unlimited amount on two Players (Foreign or Australian) it nominates as Designated Players;

You are right - all it is, is an allocated spot as a salary cap exemption.

[Jetmaster]

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

He needs to button it, be a man and move on. There is no doubt he clashed with Ernie (and Muscat who is probably the number one he refers). Shit happens.

But back then he was making all sorts of wild allegations, none really proven, and at the end of it all said "I'm not bitter".

He says Ernie avoids him but he initially asked for his Victory release when Ernie was out of the country.

[Jeterpool]

The term HAS changed. To Designated Player.

http://www.a-league.com.au/about



You are right - all it is, is an allocated spot as a salary cap exemption.

There you go.

Get your act together, media

[plague]

Fwiw I don't think the yelling and screaming approach to coaching is where it's at these days but Merrick hasn't really ever been accused of it prior no?

Which means either maybe Ljubo just has problems with the yelly screamy authoritarian figures (not an uncommon occurrence) or Merrick can at lest keep it behind closed doors.

It's also not a bad thing for coaches to evolve over time as well. Hopefully there's a bit of that there.

Ljubos comments are pretty funny based on recent comments by Merrick that there's too many younguns in the squad.

GET THEM TEENAGERS OFF YOUR LAWN ERNIE!!!!!!!!

[The Dunster]

has Ljubo *ever* said anything nice about a coach though?? ;)

Ljubo and Mark Jones used to work with the less experienced players in the Jets squad because Branko simply could not be bothered hanging around a second longer than he needed to draw his salary.
From what I've been told by a parent of a former jets player Ljubo and Jones would stay back to help any of the players that needed to work on areas of their game.
So I would say Yes to your question. Ljubo would speak highly of Mark Jones.

Ask yourself this - has Ljubo actually had a crack at anyone that wasn't a dickhead ? Probably not.

[sorefootballer]

Dunster, how do you know these people that ljubo has had a dig at are actual Dickheads? Is ljubo abit soft? Fair enough I get that some people can be over the top and should be called out...
social media is the bane of Society.

[The Dunster]

Dunster, how do you know these people that ljubo has had a dig at are actual Dickheads?

Many years experience dealing with dickheads on a daily basis you learn to spot them a mile away from all angles.
It's very rare for anyone to pleasantly surprise me these days.

[GrantB]

Just an observation from watching Jets training since Bernie took over I haven't seen him raise his voice in anger or frustration. Will be interesting to see how this goes as the pressure of the season builds.

In fact he's opposite to what I imagined. He's quite funny and quite regularly stops and has a chat with anyone who's still hanging around after training.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - Jets lose JVS to Melb Shitty:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4812091/jets-take-first-look-at-chinese-trialist/

[westjet]

Herald - Jets lose JVS to Melb Shitty:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4812091/jets-take-first-look-at-chinese-trialist/

Thats a big loss. Only coach that seemed to consistently improve the players in his charge over the last couple of years.

[StannyCFCJET]

Herald - Jets lose JVS to Melb Shitty:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4812091/jets-take-first-look-at-chinese-trialist/

FFS massive blow. The work he did with Duncan and Birraz was immense. but money talks

[MFKS]

FFS massive blow. The work he did with Duncan and Birraz was immense. but money talks

How does money talk??

If JVS was under contract then it the Gypo who has sanctioned his release

Considering the bloke was doing a pretty fine job with his keepers then it makes no sense to get rid of him

When you compare the job JVS had done compared to the blokes before him it insane to release him

Plus it ain't like our owner needs the ****ing cash either

[hawk]

Herald - Jets lose JVS to Melb Shitty:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4812091/jets-take-first-look-at-chinese-trialist/

Why we'll never win another comp. Will happen in all positions.

[StannyCFCJET]

How does money talk??

If JVS was under contract then it the Gypo who has sanctioned his release

Considering the bloke was doing a pretty fine job with his keepers then it makes no sense to get rid of him

When you compare the job JVS had done compared to the blokes before him it insane to release him

Plus it ain't like our owner needs the ****ing cash either

Why else would JVS go to another aleague club. No way we released him

[lquiquer]

Why else would JVS go to another aleague club. No way we released him

Maybe the Scotts and him don't see eye to eye......

[Jeterpool]

If you had the opportunity to join The City Group of clubs, wouldn't you do it too?

We know our place in the football pecking order.

[turbojetfireV8]

Finding a replacement might be the crux here, who would be a suitable replacement?

[belchardo]

Finding a replacement might be the crux here, who would be a suitable replacement?

bring back kennedy!

[Bon]

Gypos have just signed Glover on loan from Tottenham..

[Jeterpool]

And Sydney are rumoured to be looking at Cisak.

[Bon]

And Sydney are rumoured to be looking at Cisak.

Yeah, apparently he has agreed terms..

[Jeterpool]

Just an observation from watching Jets training since Bernie took over I haven't seen him raise his voice in anger or frustration. Will be interesting to see how this goes as the pressure of the season builds.

In fact he's opposite to what I imagined. He's quite funny and quite regularly stops and has a chat with anyone who's still hanging around after training.

There's an article on the triallist today, mate

[Couscous]

Ernie Merrick is a great guy. So is GVE.

The obvious constant in Ljubo's endless conflicts with the people he spends time with is Ljubo.

[GazFish35]

is van Stratton from Melbourne, maybe he's gone home?

[pv4]

is van Stratton from Melbourne, maybe he's gone home?

He's a gypo m8

[Bon]

He's a gypo m8

Somehow I knew that you would know where he was from..
Same with your info on the young gypo trialist..
Straight outta Gosford.. :gent:

[hawk]

Finding a replacement might be the crux here, who would be a suitable replacement?

We don't do suitable replacements. Maybe the new regime might be a bit better.

[Wilso8948]

McKinna to take over GK coach until suitable replacement found in 3 years time.

[ForeverRed]

Chris bowling, local, currently in the Matilda's set up

[Poshpom]

Finding a replacement might be the crux here, who would be a suitable replacement?

Glen Moss?

[Stanley]

Chris bowling, local, currently in the Matilda's set up

Brad Robb was a decent keeper in his day what's he up to these days

[Jetmaster]

What's Big Bobby Catlin up to these days?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/darije-kalezic-satisfied-with-first-wellington-phoenix-outing/1jjj4l2t3m9jf124xom8rfw3vc

WTF they played the entire game with 10? Is their squad THAT small? No youth????

[Jeterpool]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/darije-kalezic-satisfied-with-first-wellington-phoenix-outing/1jjj4l2t3m9jf124xom8rfw3vc

WTF they played the entire game with 10? Is their squad THAT small? No youth????

Marco Rossi was sent off late in the first half :blush:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Marco Rossi was sent off late in the first half :blush:

In a fkn trial? LOL

But yes, I do now see the one liner under "LETS SCORE MORE GOALS" where they identify a player was sent off..

Quality reporting.

[ForeverRed]

Brad Robb was a decent keeper in his day what's he up to these days
Not sure but I heard he kept his good looks

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald's wrap up of Gyppos loss:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4815659/jets-suffer-reality-check/?cs=306

[MFKS]

Smurfs have signed Luke Wilkshire

**** forgot that bloke existed

Seems to have fallen off the radar since Ange came to the Socceroos and jettisoned him probably a fraction earlier than necessary

[rhysd]

Looks like no 10 spot (South American) has been filled.. personal terms agreed. Anyone got the inside goss??

[StannyCFCJET]

Looks like no 10 spot (South American) has been filled.. personal terms agreed. Anyone got the inside goss??

Where have you heard this?

[Premy]

According to Wikipedia we have just signed Milos Krasic.

[The Dunster]

According to Wikipedia we have just signed Milos Krasic.

The club must have changed their policy about signing blokes that could actually cross a ball into the box.

In saying that I think he plays more as a CM than a winger these days.

Injury wise he's very sound and apart from a tibia fracture a few years ago [ missed six games] he's pretty much always on the park.

[Grimario]

He's the bloke about to sign for Sydney FC, isn't he?

[Mark325]

http://m.radiogdansk.pl/sport/item/63876-milos-krasic-w-fc-sydney-niepokojacy-trend-w-lechii

This article linked him to Sydney like 10 hours ago

[q-money]

surely we wouldn't buy a player as good as krasic

[Mark325]

He's also more a winger then attacking mid yeah?

[The Dunster]

surely we wouldn't buy a player as good as krasic

The Juventus version of him is long gone. He couldn't really get off the bench in Turkey and he's not been ripping the Polish league apart either. So more or less Frannie Jeffers mk2

[MFKS]

It's on Wikipedia now so it must be true

This the bloke who played for the Serbs against the Socceroos in 2010 WC who played RW and towelled Devonhead up ??

From memory the bloke had blond hair and looked like him

[The Dunster]

It's on Wikipedia now so it must be true

This the bloke who played for the Serbs against the Socceroos in 2010 WC who played RW and towelled Devonhead up ??

From memory the bloke had blond hair and looked like him

I've messaged Lawrie - no reply yet:)

Transfermarket is not showing anything about it so might not be legit.

[MFKS]

I've messaged Lawrie - no reply yet:)

Transfermarket is not showing anything about it so might not be legit.

But it's on Wikipedia

Are you saying that place is wrong??

Say it isn't so ....

[white city]

But it's on Wikipedia

Are you saying that place is wrong??

Say it isn't so ....

Wiki says he signed for FC not us!

[The Dunster]

Sydney have also signed Luke Wilkshire.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/luke-wilkshere-signs-with-sydney-fc-20170727-gxkg0h.html

At 35 it makes you wonder what they are thinking.

[MFKS]

Sydney have also signed Luke Wilkshire.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/luke-wilkshere-signs-with-sydney-fc-20170727-gxkg0h.html

At 35 it makes you wonder what they are thinking.

Go back about 10 posts where I posted same news yesterday

[hawk]

custard news. Need some massive stuff. carn supposed know it all mofos give it

[turbojetfireV8]

there's always Ljubo's latest post in InstaG - though he appears to have deleted the comments from most of the other ones he wrote unfortunately...

[tomo]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/07/30/muscat-gets-his-man-marquee-milligan-signs-victory

Milligan to Victory

[leftrightout]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/07/30/muscat-gets-his-man-marquee-milligan-signs-victory

Milligan to Victory

Victory surely favourites for the title. Even without a proper manager they should go very close!

[De-Champ]

Victory surely favourites for the title. Even without a proper manager they should go very close!

When has victory not been close to winning the title?

[lquiquer]

When has victory not been close to winning the title?

05-06

[Jeterpool]

05-06

07-08

[Grimario]

**** the thread where we talk about celebs half of us haven't heard of or care about...

Les Murray has passed away.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/les-murray-iconic-football-commentator-dead-at-71/news-story/c3fc53ae40ef6424f6c73074c0013f79

[Jeterpool]

Far out....

Take too soon. Such a trailblazer for football in this country. His name is synonymous with the sport in Australia.

Don't know what to think...

[turbojetfireV8]

Jackson keen to be in first team:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4822961/olyroo-sets-sights-on-winning-starting-spot/?cs=306

[plague]

Is this Boogaards last year on his contract?

[R Ramjet]

I cant really agree that Jackson has pace. We will have a slow backline this season thats for sure

[Jeterpool]

Is this Boogaards last year on his contract?

Yes

[MFKS]

I cant really agree that Jackson has pace. We will have a slow backline this season thats for sure

Why Topor is not slow at all unless he lost it over time

He had a pretty good top speed
He just had shit acceleration off the mark but once he got up to pace he was fine

I just hope Bert isn't expecting Boogaard and Topor to set up play from the back

Neither of them are capable

[plague]

i reckon we've got way more hope playing with Topor and Jackson than Boogaard and anyone.

[hawk]

Jackson keen to be in first team:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4822961/olyroo-sets-sights-on-winning-starting-spot/?cs=306

Well he'd better learn how to be a decent back

[turbojetfireV8]

Doubt over NTS and Dimi being cleared to play in cup:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4826345/star-jets-recruits-in-doubt-for-ffa-cup-over-red-tape-photos/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Brymora's progress in UK:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4827369/brymora-scores-at-millwall/?cs=306

[Jetmaster]

Doubt over NTS and Dimi being cleared to play in cup:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4826345/star-jets-recruits-in-doubt-for-ffa-cup-over-red-tape-photos/?cs=306

Must be a reasonable excuse - Griff can't fix it.

[Jeterpool]

So, will the 30 days expire before the game? I've recorded we announced Dimi and NTS on June 6th and 14th respectively - but perhaps their official date is aligned to a transfer window opening?

Either way, it's something the club can hopefully resolve before the game. To be hindered by influences outside our control would be disasppointing. Where are the FFA on this?

[MonkeyKplunk]

So, will the 30 days expire before the game? I've recorded we announced Dimi and NTS on June 6th and 14th respectively - but perhaps their official date is aligned to a transfer window opening?

Either way, it's something the club can hopefully resolve before the game. To be hindered by influences outside our control would be disasppointing. Where are the FFA on this?

You would hope the FFA are pushing to make this happen, as it's a bad look for players coming from those countries

[MFKS]

You would hope the FFA are pushing to make this happen, as it's a bad look for players coming from those countries

FFA ??

This is the job of the parasites at the PFA

Instead of bleatiing about ripping more money out of the game as they do as they already get more than enough this is the real bread and butter issues they should be dealing with swiftly and effectively

[MonkeyKplunk]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4827369/brymora-scores-at-millwall/?cs=306

Bymora on his ACTUAL European journey.

[Jeterpool]

FFA ??

This is the job of the parasites at the PFA

Instead of bleatiing about ripping more money out of the game as they do as they already get more than enough this is the real bread and butter issues they should be dealing with swiftly and effectively

Perhaps, but if the issue is with the Governing Body of those countries, I'd expect someone from the FFA would have better luck?

Regardless, I really hope it's sorted.

[lquiquer]

So, will the 30 days expire before the game? I've recorded we announced Dimi and NTS on June 6th and 14th respectively - but perhaps their official date is aligned to a transfer window opening?

Either way, it's something the club can hopefully resolve before the game. To be hindered by influences outside our control would be disasppointing. Where are the FFA on this?

They'll be cleared as usual..... journalists shit making things worse than it actually is

[MFKS]

They'll be cleared as usual..... journalists shit making things worse than it actually is
This is the Jets remember

You think dotting I's and crossing T's is our strong point??

[GazFish35]

It's the lowercase J's we struggle with.

[StannyCFCJET]

FFA scraping the Marquee fund they brought in to help City with Cahil after only 1 season. Geez what a suprise

[turbojetfireV8]

Maitland game wrap up:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4828075/jets-swoop-late-to-beat-maitland/?cs=306

[MFKS]

FFA scraping the Marquee fund they brought in to help City with Cahil after only 1 season. Geez what a suprise

I just waiting for the new marquee or allowance to come in just so Smurfs FC can sign another player

Should be due any time soon as their squad fills up to the brim

[MonkeyKplunk]

It's the lowercase J's we struggle with.

I thought it was the w's we struggled with

[turbojetfireV8]

Talking no marquees...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4832152/jets-start-again-after-marquee-deal-falls-over/?cs=306

[Grimario]

Typical Jets

[hawk]

Talking no marquees...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4832152/jets-start-again-after-marquee-deal-falls-over/?cs=306

oh unbelievable :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Grimario]

We've got options. If we don't get the first, we'll get the second and if not, the third.


Wasn't that the quote a few weeks back? There was no "we won't get any of them" options on the table. Fold the club already.

[Wilso8948]

Carusca still available? Could do worse. Decent player albeit a little passed his best. Obviously a good fit for that 10 role and better than anything we have on the books. Now an Aussie and clearly wants to stay so wouldn't have to overpay. No need to use the marquee fund (lols we don't have one).

[leftrightout]

Carusca still available? Could do worse. Decent player albeit a little passed his best. Obviously a good fit for that 10 role and better than anything we have on the books. Now an Aussie and clearly wants to stay so wouldn't have to overpay. No need to use the marquee fund (lols we don't have one).

I can't believe he hasn't been signed by anyone! I'd take him in a heartbeat if we had one extra spot available but since we want a "marquee" player and we have to have the Chinese player. I'd be slightly disappointed if we got him now in that marquee spot.

[Jeterpool]

Carusca still available? Could do worse. Decent player albeit a little passed his best. Obviously a good fit for that 10 role and better than anything we have on the books. Now an Aussie and clearly wants to stay so wouldn't have to overpay. No need to use the marquee fund (lols we don't have one).

I think that's where we will end up.

[MFKS]

We've got options. If we don't get the first, we'll get the second and if not, the third.


Wasn't that the quote a few weeks back? There was no "we won't get any of them" options on the table. Fold the club already.

I pretty certain it was Muppet who said at some point mid season of his reign of terror

We bringing in signings

If it ain't 3 it going to be 2 if it ain't 2 it going to be 1

[MFKS]

Talking no marquees...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4832152/jets-start-again-after-marquee-deal-falls-over/?cs=306

Despite our Chinese Lightsalesman overlord coming in

Reality is nothing really has changed much at the Jets

Jobs for the boys when GypoCEO employs Jones and Merrick

Spin bullshit through the media to the fans

You can see how amatuer we are when the CEO is a part time Yoof coach as well


Same shit different Day

No plan for success just knee jerk reactions


And they wonder why they constantly Fail

[Grimario]

I pretty certain it was Muppet who said at some point mid season of his reign of terror

We bringing in signings

If it ain't 3 it going to be 2 if it ain't 2 it going to be 1

Was Merrick just a month ago.

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


“We have a short list of who we want” Merrick said. “If we don’t get the first one, we will get the second one, if not, the third. The top three that we have selected are all top quality players.”

[MonkeyKplunk]

Was Merrick just a month ago.

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

It's a report from the Herald. Jesus christ they're hardly the bastion of football journalism.

[Grimario]

It's a report from the Herald. Jesus christ they're hardly the bastion of football journalism.

Yet they used an actual specific quote which, if not true, could result in legal action.

[Jeterpool]

It's a report from the Herald. Jesus christ they're hardly the bastion of football journalism.

I think James Gardiner does a good job for the Jets...

[MonkeyKplunk]

Yet they used an actual specific quote which, if not true, could result in legal action.

Which quote are you referring to?

[Grimario]

The quote that I quoted...


“We have a short list of who we want” Merrick said. “If we don’t get the first one, we will get the second one, if not, the third. The top three that we have selected are all top quality players.”

[white city]

I've messaged Lawrie - no reply yet:)

Transfermarket is not showing anything about it so might not be legit.

why dont we go for Milos Krasic!! or have sydney FC already signed him?

he would be another ninkovic if not better, comes with a better rep than nickovic aswell!!!

but of course no Lawrie wouldnt even know who he is we will just stick to the You Tube videos from South America. even Larie's words in he herald didnt give much confidence with we believer he had the qualities so in other words we dont know him never seen him play but our super agent told us he was good and the 5 minute video snippet was impressive

gotta love the jets, just go for carrusca!!! you know what you are going to get and we aint gonna get any better...

[plague]

even Larie's words

i know it wasnt on purpose but for some reason i heartily giggled when i read his name as larry.

So therefore from now on I will call him larry (the gypo).

Cheers.

[white city]

i know it wasnt on purpose but for some reason i heartily giggled when i read his name as larry.

So therefore from now on I will call him larry (the gypo).

Cheers.

hahahah my frustration put the spelling all over the place.

given all his recent media releases i dont think he deserves to be called by his real name, Lets stick with Larry ;p

[hawk]

Same shit different Day

No plan for success just knee jerk reactions

And they wonder why they constantly Fail

Capt Obvious get in here

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Vidoshit to Windy town

https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/893331966971355136

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald wrap-up:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4833308/jets-feel-chinese-foreign-investment-crackdown/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4834793/merrick-not-in-a-rush-to-strike/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4834272/jets-keeper-eyes-cup-date-with-messi/?cs=306

[hawk]

Leady all day ngaf

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/50/12/a3/5012a3933806332546279c63abaa2df7--mr-chow-ken-jeong.jpg

[turbojetfireV8]

Phoenix to limit Kiwi internationals in team:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4833341/phoenix-move-away-from-signing-new-zealand-players/?cs=2439

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Apparently Melb City have put an offer to Ibrahimovic

[De-Champ]

Apparently Melb City have put an offer to Ibrahimovic

Would not surprise me as Ibrahimovic has been linked with just about everyone. But I doubt he will come here after his comets about the MLS (comments attributed to him)

[turbojetfireV8]

just how much would they have to pay to get Ibrahimovic? would think Gulf money would be better...

[Wilso8948]

just how much would they have to pay to get Ibrahimovic? would think Gulf money would be better...
Nothing. He's a free agent. Just cover his wages. Lols

[Jeterpool]

Would Ibra be bigger than ADP?

[Captain Obvious]

Would Ibra be bigger than ADP?

yes, Zlatan is 195cm tall and Del Piero is 174cm tall.

[Jetmaster]

Zlatan would not take Oz sports media seriously...would be hilarious. Imagine the usual kick an AFL ball shots with Zlatan.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Would Ibra be bigger than ADP?

absolutely, would be massive

[Jeterpool]

yes, Zlatan is 195cm tall and Del Piero is 174cm tall.

Captain Oblivious busy?

[sammydog]

Would Ibra be bigger than ADP?

Who is Ibra?

[lquiquer]

Zlatan does not even know Australia exists

[GazFish35]

just how much would they have to pay to get Ibrahimovic? would think Gulf money would be better...

City are Gulf money

[turbojetfireV8]

but would they pay him Gulf money to play in a wasteland like the A-League? would think he'd be worth more to them to play over there...

[Frodo]

I just wanted to check, and don't let me ruin anyone's fun, but does anyone actually think that Zlatan would be coming to the A League? Like even in 3 years time?

[baldrick]

I just wanted to check, and don't let me ruin anyone's fun, but does anyone actually think that Zlatan would be coming to the A League? Like even in 3 years time?



No...

[Jeterpool]

I just wanted to check, and don't let me ruin anyone's fun, but does anyone actually think that Zlatan would be coming to the A League? Like even in 3 years time?

Unlikely. But then, I thought ADP was a long-shot.

The power of City Group to offer more than just playing football, such as roles off the park, could be a big influence on the deal.

[lquiquer]

No chance. Zlatan will go to LA.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

I think theres no chance in hell he'll come, but was just saying that they but in an offer.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Can you all please start referrring to him as "The Zlatan"

The Zlatan prefers to only be referred to in the 3rd person

[tomo]

He'll stay at United once his rehab is complete. Expected to re-sign in January

[belchardo]

Can you all please start referrring to him as "The Zlatan"

The Zlatan prefers to only be referred to in the 3rd person

isn't every reference to Zlatan that either isn't made by him (i.e. "I", "my", "me") or made to him ("you"), a reference to the third person? we need a captain grammar :D

[Grimario]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/08/08/i-gave-wellington-reveals-merrick

Merrick says he gave up at Wellington but has nothing to prove at Newcastle.

[Frodo]

He'll stay at United once his rehab is complete. Expected to re-sign in January

It looks like he is going to AC Milan for a year until they buy Aubameyang next season

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - NTS now can play:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4841265/topor-stanley-cleared-for-adelaide-trip/?cs=306
Georgievski a lucky boy (?! :D ):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4841763/whos-a-lucky-boy-then/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert on our FFA chances:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmerrick080817.mp4

[Roundball Enthusiast]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-veolia-gets-behind-jets-for-201718/tpheodp1uowhz911m6mvxrs7

Garbage sponsor to go with our garbage game play.

[belchardo]

hell yeah! i've got a couple of contracts with them that i run. time to abuse my public position! :rof:

PS - yo ICAC - you get i'm taking the piss right? :)

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Only sleeve sponsor. Take it ledman is still on the front.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/895154579846950912

A-League recycle machine in full swing.

Mullen to Wello

[Grimario]

He went there in my FM save as well.

[StannyCFCJET]

He went there in my FM save as well.

goes there nearly every fmsave

[MFKS]

https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/895154579846950912

A-League recycle machine in full swing.

Mullen to Wello

Great news

Hope he gets a regular run

Be easy to exploit

[StannyCFCJET]

Great news

Hope he gets a regular run

Be easy to exploit

Nabbout or Dimi running at Mullen fun times

[Jeterpool]

Come back to red card neutral...kinda like what Boogs is doing with us

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert thinks it's just teething problems:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4847515/merrick-says-jets-have-time-to-get-it-right/?cs=4782

Dutchy on Matildas:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4846456/dutchy-hails-global-rise-of-womens-football/?cs=4783

[StannyCFCJET]

Bert thinks it's just teething problems:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4847515/merrick-says-jets-have-time-to-get-it-right/?cs=4782

Dutchy on Matildas:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4846456/dutchy-hails-global-rise-of-womens-football/?cs=4783

**** work rate, Lets be judged on Goals scored and Conceded not how much ground their covering. Kanta covers alot of ground who cares, Still put on pressure on the other team when they have the ball and can't pass when we have it

[MFKS]

**** work rate, Lets be judged on Goals scored and Conceded not how much ground their covering. Kanta covers alot of ground who cares, Still put on pressure on the other team when they have the ball and can't pass when we have it

Slow down

Bert is still trying to polish a turd here not forget

Look at his midfield options

Kanta
Brown
Ugarkovic
Clut
Etc

None of them are good enough for a top 4 side

Hopefully he gets someone else in to start fixing this key area

[StannyCFCJET]

Slow down

Bert is still trying to polish a turd here not forget

Look at his midfield options

Kanta
Brown
Ugarkovic
Clut
Etc

None of them are good enough for a top 4 side

Hopefully he gets someone else in to start fixing this key area

Stevie U is 100% good enough with a good coach and who can develop players

[MFKS]

Stevie U is 100% good enough with a good coach and who can develop players

No he isn't

He is nowhere near finished article and has a lot of improvement in him that the likes of Smurfs Victree Heart etc would want him in their sides

Ever since Plague said he should be Socceroos candidate the bloke has done nothing

Until he can start dominating the midfield and standing out for us as head and shoulders a good player than the blokes barely HAL standard

[StannyCFCJET]

No he isn't

He is nowhere near finished article and has a lot of improvement in him that the likes of Smurfs Victree Heart etc would want him in their sides

Ever since Plague said he should be Socceroos candidate the bloke has done nothing

Until he can start dominating the midfield and standing out for us as head and shoulders a good player than the blokes barely HAL standard

He can't Dominate anything if everyone he passes two either loses the ball or fluffs what little chances are created

[De-Champ]

He can Dominate anything if everyone he passes two either loses the ball or fluffs what little chances are created

That is the jets curse. Good player in another team, comes to Jets and plays like shit.

[Tommyjet]

Needs to mate those runs through mids more often and lauch the occasional bomb from deep to bring defenders out to him and create more space

[MFKS]

He can't Dominate anything if everyone he passes two either loses the ball or fluffs what little chances are created

That's bullshit

A good player will stand out in a shit side

A good player will still be a dominant player in a shit side

Look at Suarez at Liverpool carried them

Le Tissier at Southampton
Castro at Glory

Quality stands out regardless of what is around them


Maybe need to accept that Stevie U isn't all he cracked up to be

[StannyCFCJET]

That's bullshit

A good player will stand out in a shit side

A good player will still be a dominant player in a shit side

Look at Suarez at Liverpool carried them

Le Tissier at Southampton
Castro at Glory

Quality stands out regardless of what is around them


Maybe need to accept that Stevie U isn't all he cracked up to be

So Does Stevie U Dominate in this side? He can't get assists (teammates are spuds) can't help dominate the ball because you cant pass to yourself and I dont see him scoring every week

[MFKS]

So Does Stevie U Dominate in this side? He can't get assists (teammates are spuds) can't help dominate the ball because you cant pass to yourself and I dont see him scoring every week

Milligan if he had of came here instead of Victree would dominate in this side

It got nothing to do with whom is around him

He would still be a dominant player amongst the shite around him

The only thing stopping Stevie U from stepping it up to be a dominant player is ability and performance

The bloke needs to work on his positional play something shocking and protect his back four better, pick up a lot more free ball and put some sting into his tackling

Then let's not even start about his efforts in attack

[Jeterpool]

Milligan if he had of came here instead of Victree would dominate in this side

It got nothing to do with whom is around him

He would still be a dominant player amongst the shite around him

The only thing stopping Stevie U from stepping it up to be a dominant player is ability and performance

The bloke needs to work on his positional play something shocking and protect his back four better, pick up a lot more free ball and put some sting into his tackling

Then let's not even start about his efforts in attack

I think we will say Dimi will dominate in this team, in time.

[The Dunster]

Milligan if he had of came here instead of Victree would dominate in this side

It got nothing to do with whom is around him

He would still be a dominant player amongst the shite around him

The only thing stopping Stevie U from stepping it up to be a dominant player is ability and performance

The bloke needs to work on his positional play something shocking and protect his back four better, pick up a lot more free ball and put some sting into his tackling

Then let's not even start about his efforts in attack

That theory has already been tested and Milligan failed to make any significant impact when he last played for the Jets.

[MFKS]

That theory has already been tested and Milligan failed to make any significant impact when he last played for the Jets.

That was 10 year ago

Milligan is a much more complete player these days than he was at 21 or whatever he was when he came here for 10 games

That a successful club like Victree head hunted him as the key signing to lead them to success says plenty

[MFKS]

I think we will say Dimi will dominate in this team, in time.

Dimi will dominate as he much better than those around him

Same with Georgevski

Both much better players than we deserve or have

[turbojetfireV8]

Yay! a f'n proper sponsor at last: http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-falken-tyres-joins-jets-as-official-tyre-partner/1egmnbxprydby12knuho7jv8a2

[De-Champ]

Yay! a f'n proper sponsor at last: http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-falken-tyres-joins-jets-as-official-tyre-partner/1egmnbxprydby12knuho7jv8a2

It is only on the training shirts...So would not be giving the jets much.....

[belchardo]

"official tyre partner"

ffs

[Bremsstrahlung]

Our Hydundai Garbage trucks are gonna look so good with our new tyres

[Tommyjet]

Better than nothing

[Jeterpool]

"official tyre partner"

ffs

Nothing other footbal clubs aren't already doing.

Liverpool have "Official Baby seat parter", for example.

Sponsorship and partnering is about the only area we're doing well at the moment and if it helps bring investment into the club, I'm all for it.

What have we seen so far this season? Tyres, the money mob (help me out), the training supplier, Veolia, Greater Bank (again!). Hopefully the likes of Varley and Inspirations Paints come back as well.

[belchardo]

yeah, i get that others do it to (official spirit of the a-league, official wagering partner of the AFL etc). i just hate the marketing speak.

if it has a direct and true connection, then give them a fancy name (i.e. official kit partner), but why not just make them a sponsor.

and agree jeterpool, we do seem to be doing well with sponsorship this year.

[Jetmaster]

Marketers make money changing labels, simple.

Was "sponsor", now "partner" and will be something else next time a boffin in the US comes up with a new buzzword.

[turbojetfireV8]

City set to sign yet another marquee:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4855718/melbourne-city-close-to-signing-croatian-marquee/?cs=2439

The Hoff on Bert's attacking style:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4853192/hoff-out-to-deliver-in-revamped-role-for-jets/?cs=306

[Dogshot99]

Hi all, I realise this is probably not the right thread but there you go. Match report jets v mid north coast football teams.
There were two sides from mncf and the northern side, made up of Kempsey and port players were shocking. Clut put the jets ahead after just 45 seconds. His second not long after. Vijuca enjoyed his goal the third with a fine celebration and then they just played all over them. A totally dominant half of football by the jets and so it should have been as they were playing some fairly average footballers. The jets played a 3-5-2 and cut the opposition to shreds with what you would all describe as a b string side. Boogs,clut, Jackson, vijuca and cowburn the regulars from last year. Kosta replaced around 15 in. Not bad and pretty tight to lead 5 zip at the half.
Second half started with the same side except boogs off for Hoffman and brown off for Uga. A 442. The mncf south side ,Camden haven,Taree,foster boys, played much more intelligently and compressed the mids to win more ball even getting a few poor chances that they couldn't convert. It took 30 minutes for the jets to score again and that mainly due to the introduction of the A team players. Nts, kanta, dimi, odonovan , georgevski et al. They began to dominate again only to have the mncf keeper deny them with 3 or 4 great saves and a dominant control of his area. They finally succumbed to sustained pressure and when I left with 5 to go the jets were up 7 nil.
Good crowd of 4100 attended within a friendly atmosphere. I did comment just before the changes occurred that I'd be worried if I was Ernie as it took a long time to score in the second half. $5 entry with 3.50 beers. Aahh, l do like living here.
Hope you enjoyed the report and go the jets etc. etc.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald's report (above one might be better ;) ):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4857902/clut-states-case-with-two/?cs=306

[Couscous]

I'm unconvinced Mr Gardiner attended.

[Jeterpool]

Hi all, I realise this is probably not the right thread but there you go. Match report jets v mid north coast football teams.
There were two sides from mncf and the northern side, made up of Kempsey and port players were shocking. Clut put the jets ahead after just 45 seconds. His second not long after. Vijuca enjoyed his goal the third with a fine celebration and then they just played all over them. A totally dominant half of football by the jets and so it should have been as they were playing some fairly average footballers. The jets played a 3-5-2 and cut the opposition to shreds with what you would all describe as a b string side. Boogs,clut, Jackson, vijuca and cowburn the regulars from last year. Kosta replaced around 15 in. Not bad and pretty tight to lead 5 zip at the half.
Second half started with the same side except boogs off for Hoffman and brown off for Uga. A 442. The mncf south side ,Camden haven,Taree,foster boys, played much more intelligently and compressed the mids to win more ball even getting a few poor chances that they couldn't convert. It took 30 minutes for the jets to score again and that mainly due to the introduction of the A team players. Nts, kanta, dimi, odonovan , georgevski et al. They began to dominate again only to have the mncf keeper deny them with 3 or 4 great saves and a dominant control of his area. They finally succumbed to sustained pressure and when I left with 5 to go the jets were up 7 nil.
Good crowd of 4100 attended within a friendly atmosphere. I did comment just before the changes occurred that I'd be worried if I was Ernie as it took a long time to score in the second half. $5 entry with 3.50 beers. Aahh, l do like living here.
Hope you enjoyed the report and go the jets etc. etc.

Great job!! Thanks for taking the time to post this report.

Glad to see Ernie reads the Foz and tried the 3-5-2 formation.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Adelson with a possible cartilage tear.
Sign a junior, break a junior, pay them forever...

[Jeterpool]

Adelson with a possible cartilage tear.
Sign a junior, break a junior, pay them forever...

He came back from a knee injury as well. Disappointing for him if true.

That's Themba Muata-Marlow, Alessi and now Adelson who were young defenders and sustained varying knee injuries in pre-season. Wonder if it's all the focus on turning and running back we do as a defensive drill?

[pv4]

He came back from a knee injury as well. Disappointing for him if true.

That's Themba Muata-Marlow, Alessi and now Adelson who were young defenders and sustained varying knee injuries in pre-season. Wonder if it's all the focus on turning and running back we do as a defensive drill?

Don't forget Barresi! With him and Alessi it seems like a curse to bring young WSW players over!

[Jeterpool]

Don't forget Barresi! With him and Alessi it seems like a curse to bring young WSW players over!
Baressi is the one I was thinking of, not TMM...thank you.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN's goal footage (no commentary):
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsgoals4web160817.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Gombau thought our three were OK:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4858931/ange-confident-socceroos-up-to-task/?cs=4783

[MFKS]

Gombau thought our three were OK:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4858931/ange-confident-socceroos-up-to-task/?cs=4783

Same 3 who can't nail down a starting spot in our side ??

Obviously bar isn't set high at the Olyroos when blokes who can't get a run for the wooden spoon Jets are going Ok in the eyes of the Manager

[The Dunster]

Gombau thought our three were OK:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4858931/ange-confident-socceroos-up-to-task/?cs=4783

It's not like he could come out and say they were complete shit either.

[Bremsstrahlung]

It's not like he could come out and say they were complete shit either.

This was my impression....
He's giving a talk, in Newcastle, to a assumed Newcastle living audience, an employee of FFA, he ain't gonna stand up there and say our players and team are shit.

[MFKS]

This was my impression....
He's giving a talk, in Newcastle, to a assumed Newcastle living audience, an employee of FFA, he ain't gonna stand up there and say our players and team are shit.

Since when is it a crime to speak the truth??

[plague]

Since when is it a crime to speak the truth??

Ok onto the Jackson thing.

That's now multiple coaches at multiple levels who continually praise the bloke and marvel at his potential.

Yet he has never 'seemed' to be anything special atthe Jets.

Is it because:

His defensive partners at the Jets don't allow him any chance to play his natural game?

Do the Jets coach(es) stifle whatever good points he has in his game in order to fit a 'system' ala Josh Brillante?

Jets fans are just assholes and hate everyone?

Discuss.

[MFKS]

Potential really means **** all

He has speed
He has size

But he is clumsy as all **** with the ball
Now we have Topor back he has a good role model to
work with

Problem is potential means **** all

We could potentially make the semis if we win enough games this season

Reality says we will crash and burn at some stage

[turbojetfireV8]

According to Twitter:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DHbB_1xUwAAPAfO.jpg:large

[turbojetfireV8]

make that 9, 4 for Roy now

[MFKS]

I understand that the trip is PR exercise around NNSW but what sort of preparation really is it for the HAL??

Surely we should be playing better than this opposition by now??

[Jeterpool]

16-0

[plague]

16-0

Good.
STEP ON THEIR DAMN THROATS!!!!!!!!!!

[sammydog]

I understand that the trip is PR exercise around NNSW but what sort of preparation really is it for the HAL??

Surely we should be playing better than this opposition by now??

To me it's a complete waste.

- Won't help our preparations, 16-0 playing with 10 men.....may as well play Zone League teams.

- Won't bring in new members and put bums on seats.

My optimism for the season is flying out the window and these games do nothing to help us identify and resolve issues.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald wrap-up (may not be complete):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4863686/jets-score-16-goals-in-trial-game-slaughter/?cs=2439

[Jeterpool]

Is the lack of rumours around the finalisation of the squad concerning anyone other than me? We signed Moss and NTS without any rumours that I saw or heard - surely we can't be getting good at keeping negotiations behind closed doors?

Ever since the Brazilian 10 fell through, we've not heard anything about 2nd, 3rd or 4th options.

My bet - we start the season still need to complete the squad.

[Jetmaster]

To me it's a complete waste.

- Won't help our preparations, 16-0 playing with 10 men.....may as well play Zone League teams.

- Won't bring in new members and put bums on seats.

My optimism for the season is flying out the window and these games do nothing to help us identify and resolve issues.

How negative.....it wasn't meant to be just about the games.

It's about engagement and 4100 in Port indicates people want to see them. People have often complained we don't engage NNSW enough.

And don't forget the coaching and autograph sessions.

[white city]

Is the lack of rumours around the finalisation of the squad concerning anyone other than me? We signed Moss and NTS without any rumours that I saw or heard - surely we can't be getting good at keeping negotiations behind closed doors?

Ever since the Brazilian 10 fell through, we've not heard anything about 2nd, 3rd or 4th options.

My bet - we start the season still need to complete the squad.

i agree.
its concerning me.

im very doubtful we will have thes eforeigners in soon. i can sense panic buys once the season starts!

[Tommyjet]

Is the lack of rumours around the finalisation of the squad concerning anyone other than me? We signed Moss and NTS without any rumours that I saw or heard - surely we can't be getting good at keeping negotiations behind closed doors?

Ever since the Brazilian 10 fell through, we've not heard anything about 2nd, 3rd or 4th options.

My bet - we start the season still need to complete the squad.

Im concerned.

These final 2 signings need to be as influential as ninkovic and castro to get us near the finals

[belchardo]

How negative.....it wasn't meant to be just about the games.

It's about engagement and 4100 in Port indicates people want to see them. People have often complained we don't engage NNSW enough.

And don't forget the coaching and autograph sessions.

exactly.

[MonkeyKplunk]

How negative.....it wasn't meant to be just about the games.

It's about engagement and 4100 in Port indicates people want to see them. People have often complained we don't engage NNSW enough.

And don't forget the coaching and autograph sessions.

Exactly.
We were lucky enough to have the Jets tour in Muswellbrook last year, and I can guarantee that 600+ kids from this region had a blast at a coaching clinic held with players they only get to see on TV.

It's about fan engagement and sponsor responsibilities. Without those things, there is no HAL let alone club.

[Jeterpool]

How negative.....it wasn't meant to be just about the games.

It's about engagement and 4100 in Port indicates people want to see them. People have often complained we don't engage NNSW enough.

And don't forget the coaching and autograph sessions.


Exactly.
We were lucky enough to have the Jets tour in Muswellbrook last year, and I can guarantee that 600+ kids from this region had a blast at a coaching clinic held with players they only get to see on TV.

It's about fan engagement and sponsor responsibilities. Without those things, there is no HAL let alone club.

Not only that, it's about the team-building/bonding going on the trip as well.

[Bon]

Fvck we are a miserable bunch of cunce..
If we beat them 1-0, people would be complaining about how sh!t we are..
We beat them 16-0 and people are complaining about how sh!t we are for not finding decent competition..
Love being a Jets fan..

If it gets families, kids, people from regional centres out to support and watch our team, to meet players, etc then it can only be a good thing for the game..


As for the finalisation of the squad.. I keep seeing other teams signing foreign players (Nix with Serbian, Adelaide with Algerian, Sydney with Polish, etc).
While they are yet to be proven in the A-league, it still gets me wondering what on earth we are doing with our recruitment..

[Bon]

Not only that, it's about the team-building/bonding going on the trip as well.

This too..

[westjet]

Fvck we are a miserable bunch of cunce..
If we beat them 1-0, people would be complaining about how sh!t we are..
We beat them 16-0 and people are complaining about how sh!t we are for not finding decent competition..
Love being a Jets fan..

If it gets families, kids, people from regional centres out to support and watch our team, to meet players, etc then it can only be a good thing for the game.

100% agree with this.
Some of you seriously need to think about how lucky you are that you get to go to a game roughly every 2nd weekend - even when we are winning spoons. It may be tough supporting the jets at times, but I would give anything to be able to get to games but cant because of travel distance and other commitments.

The jets are meant to represent Northern NSW not just Newcastle so while the scoreline isnt great (but everyone has been hammering them for not thrashing NPL teams, so they have done exactly what people wanted them to do) the 4100 fans that turned up in port and whatever the number that turned up in Tamworth may have gone to the only game they will get a chance to see all year because they dont have the opportunity to get to Newcastle to see a regular season game. Not to mention that a whole heap of kids are now going to mum and dad can we go watch the jets again this year?
Lets not forget the season doesn't start till October, does it really matter that we are doing these types of camps now? If we were doing it the week before the season I might worry, but we now have 3 confirmed and 1 possible game against a-league opponents in the next month (not sure how accurate the reports I read about these were so could be wrong) so it seems as though they are doing the right thing by the football community and club and by all reports posted have done a great job of it. So well done to the jets management and players.

[GazFish35]

and it keeps a much needed sponsor on board.

[Jeterpool]

To me it's a complete waste.

- Won't help our preparations, 16-0 playing with 10 men.....may as well play Zone League teams.

- Won't bring in new members and put bums on seats.

My optimism for the season is flying out the window and these games do nothing to help us identify and resolve issues.

As a test of quality, yes. I think there reaches a point where it surpasses being a challenge and becomes little more than a training run. The tests are going to come in the next few weeks when we play Sydney FC, Wellington and (possibly) Melbourne City. It can't hurt the strikers finding the back of the net, however, and some time spent building front 3 combinations. I'd also suggest the likes of Vujica, Champness, Cowburn and Clut getting on the score sheet will give Merrick something to consider for teh coming weeks.

As others have pointed out, there's more of the "Jets message" they deliver on tours like this, which I'm sure you're more than aware of.

[MFKS]

100% agree with this.
Some of you seriously need to think about how lucky you are that you get to go to a game roughly every 2nd weekend - even when we are winning spoons. It may be tough supporting the jets at times, but I would give anything to be able to get to games but cant because of travel distance and other commitments.

The jets are meant to represent Northern NSW not just Newcastle so while the scoreline isnt great (but everyone has been hammering them for not thrashing NPL teams, so they have done exactly what people wanted them to do) the 4100 fans that turned up in port and whatever the number that turned up in Tamworth may have gone to the only game they will get a chance to see all year because they dont have the opportunity to get to Newcastle to see a regular season game. Not to mention that a whole heap of kids are now going to mum and dad can we go watch the jets again this year?
Lets not forget the season doesn't start till October, does it really matter that we are doing these types of camps now? If we were doing it the week before the season I might worry, but we now have 3 confirmed and 1 possible game against a-league opponents in the next month (not sure how accurate the reports I read about these were so could be wrong) so it seems as though they are doing the right thing by the football community and club and by all reports posted have done a great job of it. So well done to the jets management and players.

No you are wrong

It is the NEWCASTLE Jets

It ain't the NNSW Jets

The club represents Newy and some Chinese Lightsalesmans empire

Branching out to spread the club's reach into NNSW is fine but don't try drawing it out that the Jets represent Coffs Harbour Or Tamworth or Port Macquarie or anyone else north of Newy

These camps are not the issue

It that the club is playing trials against massive inferior opponents

16-0 is a ****ing joke you can't dress it up any other way

May as well have played the W League side

[Jetmaster]

Whatever Membah....

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/54/0a/5a/540a5aa165567d940a66caf0146056e5--crazy-funny-its-funny.jpg

Your posts are not even funny anymore just go do another diary ffs.

[Jeterpool]

No you are wrong

It is the NEWCASTLE Jets

It ain't the NNSW Jets

The club represents Newy and some Chinese Lightsalesmans empire

Branching out to spread the club's reach into NNSW is fine but don't try drawing it out that the Jets represent Coffs Harbour Or Tamworth or Port Macquarie or anyone else north of Newy

These camps are not the issue

It that the club is playing trials against massive inferior opponents

16-0 is a ****ing joke you can't dress it up any other way

May as well have played the W League side

You're 100% right - let's forget it.

Let's just conceed and have all the kids in the region running around in Gypo yellow, pretending to be Josh Bingham knocking in goals, dreaming they're playing at Gosford Stadium and have their parents spending their hard earned on buying them Mariners replica kits and making the once or twice a year pilgramige down to the Central Coast.

[Bon]

I... I just can't...

https://i.imgflip.com/kf430.jpg

[MFKS]

As a test of quality, yes. I think there reaches a point where it surpasses being a challenge and becomes little more than a training run. The tests are going to come in the next few weeks when we play Sydney FC, Wellington and (possibly) Melbourne City. It can't hurt the strikers finding the back of the net, however, and some time spent building front 3 combinations. I'd also suggest the likes of Vujica, Champness, Cowburn and Clut getting on the score sheet will give Merrick something to consider for teh coming weeks.

As others have pointed out, there's more of the "Jets message" they deliver on tours like this, which I'm sure you're more than aware of.

As for quality it doesn't become a training run when the challenge aspect is removed

It becomes more or less pointless

Doing the business against quality opponents breeds confidence

Smashing goals past weak opposition does very little

If I had a game of back yard cricket with my 7 year old nephew I ain't going to be fapping about getting a hundred every time I bat am I ??

[westjet]

No you are wrong

It is the NEWCASTLE Jets

It ain't the NNSW Jets

The club represents Newy and some Chinese Lightsalesmans empire

Branching out to spread the club's reach into NNSW is fine but don't try drawing it out that the Jets represent Coffs Harbour Or Tamworth or Port Macquarie or anyone else north of Newy

I will just leave this here for you - wouldn't want facts to get in the way of your arguments.

About Us
Brief History
On November 1 2004, Football Federation Australia (FFA) – the governing body for football in Australia – announced that the Newcastle United Jets (Newcastle Jets) was one of eight franchises to have successfully bid for a place in the freshly founded Hyundai A-League – the new top, fully professional division of football in Australia. Alongside foundation clubs from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Gosford, Brisbane, and Auckland (New Zealand), Newcastle’s bid had been given the privileged opportunity to represent the Northern New South Wales region – an area steeped in football history and tradition – in what would ultimately become one of the most exciting, engaging and rapidly growing sporting competitions in Asia.

Read more at http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/about/about-us/b0ohcwntbnff1fbp840nt7ny4#LWeocv1kJ2uRWlzf.99

[Bremsstrahlung]

As for quality it doesn't become a training run when the challenge aspect is removed

It becomes more or less pointless

Doing the business against quality opponents breeds confidence

Smashing goals past weak opposition does very little

If I had a game of back yard cricket with my 7 year old nephew I ain't going to be fapping about getting a hundred every time I bat am I ??

More to your point, why even play backyard cricket with your 7 year old nephew? You're gonna beat him. You're not challenging yourself. FFS, MFKS you should be playing backyard cricket against South Africa instead of wasting your time with your nephew.

[plague]

hahahaha blokes on here would rather the Jets stay home and train running around some witches hats in front of some broke uni students instead of running around some living breathing humans in front of living breathing humans with wallets.

[The Dunster]

I think the Jets should move to Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, or Port Macquarie on a permanent basis. I wouldn't shed a tear if they left Newcastle that's for sure. Let someone else deal with the clubs empty promises and false hope.

On a side note: Has the club offered the Keeper that let in the 16 goals a five year contract yet ? He certainly ticks all the boxes.

[MFKS]

I will just leave this here for you - wouldn't want facts to get in the way of your arguments.

About Us
Brief History
On November 1 2004, Football Federation Australia (FFA) – the governing body for football in Australia – announced that the Newcastle United Jets (Newcastle Jets) was one of eight franchises to have successfully bid for a place in the freshly founded Hyundai A-League – the new top, fully professional division of football in Australia. Alongside foundation clubs from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Gosford, Brisbane, and Auckland (New Zealand), Newcastle’s bid had been given the privileged opportunity to represent the Northern New South Wales region – an area steeped in football history and tradition – in what would ultimately become one of the most exciting, engaging and rapidly growing sporting competitions in Asia.

Read more at http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/about/about-us/b0ohcwntbnff1fbp840nt7ny4#LWeocv1kJ2uRWlzf.99

So propoganda is now a fact ??

That just some self promotion dribble on the club's website

FFS Northern don't even represent NNSW properly yet they do a much better job of it than the Jets do

Anything the Jets have done fir NNSW has been tokenistic and self serving rather than a dedicated commitment to the community

[MFKS]

hahahaha blokes on here would rather the Jets stay home and train running around some witches hats in front of some broke uni students instead of running around some living breathing humans in front of living breathing humans with wallets.

No I would rather we actually put decent pre season preparation together for a change

Not play a pile of NNSW NPL team taking it with no intensity a couple of combined hogge podge squads and a shirts and skins game v the Gypos at Tuggerah isn't adequate to me


Our preparation is not good enough period

[Macca]

So propoganda is now a fact ??

That just some self promotion dribble on the club's website

FFS Northern don't even represent NNSW properly yet they do a much better job of it than the Jets do

Anything the Jets have done fir NNSW has been tokenistic and self serving rather than a dedicated commitment to the community

So... They haven't had a go in the past at properly doing anything for the NNSW community.

They go and play some games in front of regional communities involving the community and some local footballers who get a chance to play against some national league players.

But you are against it? Which one do you want, make up your mind.

[Premy]

We have the Club our fans deserve.

[GazFish35]

the ignore list option has made my recent viewing of the forum much more enjoyable.

[halo se7en]

100% agree with this.
Some of you seriously need to think about how lucky you are that you get to go to a game roughly every 2nd weekend - even when we are winning spoons. It may be tough supporting the jets at times, but I would give anything to be able to get to games but cant because of travel distance and other commitments.

The jets are meant to represent Northern NSW not just Newcastle so while the scoreline isnt great (but MFKS has been hammering them for not thrashing NPL teams, so they have done exactly what people wanted them to do) the 4100 fans that turned up in port and whatever the number that turned up in Tamworth may have gone to the only game they will get a chance to see all year because they dont have the opportunity to get to Newcastle to see a regular season game. Not to mention that a whole heap of kids are now going to mum and dad can we go watch the jets again this year?
Lets not forget the season doesn't start till October, does it really matter that we are doing these types of camps now? If we were doing it the week before the season I might worry, but we now have 3 confirmed and 1 possible game against a-league opponents in the next month (not sure how accurate the reports I read about these were so could be wrong) so it seems as though they are doing the right thing by the football community and club and by all reports posted have done a great job of it. So well done to the jets management and players.

Fixed.

[halo se7en]

hahahaha MFKS would rather the Jets stay home and train running around some witches hats in front of some broke uni students instead of running around some living breathing humans in front of living breathing humans with wallets.

Fixed.

[halo se7en]

Seriously, you lot need to stop saying "blokes" and "jets fans" when really it's the same whinging **** all the time. Stop replying to him and the discussion will improve ten-fold.

[Jeterpool]

I found it interesting Vujica has been deployed further forward in the two games. Not only that, he's found the back of the net.

I wonder whether this is Merrick trying a different move with him - almost trying a Gareth Bale?

[halo se7en]

From what I could find online, M City's pre-season has consisted of 2 games against NPL opposition, an FFA Cup match against more NPL opposition, and a closed door match against the Mariners. Wish the $#%@ Jets could organise a pre-season to rival such a professional club!

[The Dunster]

The PR trip for the Jets is little more than a smokescreen to hide the fact they are struggling to sign quality players, and that they are destined to come last again in the 2017/18 A-league season.

If they can sign some quality soon I'll retract my statement - but until that happens the club is taking the piss once again from anyone crazy enough to buy tickets.

[The Dunster]

From what I could find online, M City's pre-season has consisted of 2 games against NPL opposition, an FFA Cup match against more NPL opposition, and a closed door match against the Mariners. Wish the $#%@ Jets could organise a pre-season to rival such a professional club!

Why are you attacking MFKS ? He's not responsible for failing to sign a high quality foreign player. He's not the one that has failed to make the finals and finished in last place.

We should all be critical of the club because nothing seems to be changing and once again the result will be the same unacceptable shit.

Melbourne City have a great team and finished in the Top 4 - they can afford to have a less intensive pre season because they are still involved in the FFA Cup. - unlike the Jets.

The Jets are not up to standard and if they keep playing weak opposition they will not improve.

Melbourne City are a professional Club. The Jets are a joke.

[Grimario]

the ignore list option has made my recent viewing of the forum much more enjoyable.

Surely as a mod you can't ignore people?

[Bon]

the ignore list option has made my recent viewing of the forum much more enjoyable.

Wait... That's a thing??

[Jeterpool]

Wait... That's a thing??

Click on the name and "View Profile". Ignore is then an option below.

[The Dunster]

Click on the name and "View Profile". Ignore is then an option below.

Where is the fun in that ? it's like rooting wearing a rubber. Pointless.

[plague]

Why are you attacking MFKS ? He's not the one that has failed to make the finals

i just checked the internet and the Member has yet to make the finals of the A-League.

hashtagwellactually

[plague]

the ignore list option has made my recent viewing of the forum much more enjoyable.

wait? so you're not getting all those photos of my butt i've been posting?

[plague]

I found it interesting Vujica has been deployed further forward in the two games. Not only that, he's found the back of the net.

I wonder whether this is Merrick trying a different move with him - almost trying a Gareth Bale?

i like watching him play.

reackon he has a crack.

hope he has a massive season.

[Jetmaster]

Click on the name and "View Profile". Ignore is then an option below.

Oh happy days!

[StannyCFCJET]

I found it interesting Vujica has been deployed further forward in the two games. Not only that, he's found the back of the net.

I wonder whether this is Merrick trying a different move with him - almost trying a Gareth Bale?

Had some good forwards runs last year. The Nix game at home he ran through their defence and almost scored

[Tommyjet]

Oh happy days!

Loving it already

[GazFish35]

Surely as a mod you can't ignore people?

It makes it easier to actually be bothered to log on and read anything.

Without it, it's the same old bullshit outweighing other discussion.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Northern coverage:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/tmjetsvnif180817.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Another Northern story:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/tmjetsluncheon170817.mp4

[Couscous]

Herald wrap-up (may not be complete):
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4863686/jets-score-16-goals-in-trial-game-slaughter/?cs=2439

I am unconvinced Bob Dillon attended the game.

[Couscous]

We could potentially make the semis if we win enough games this season

This wisdom is why the Member should be neither banned nor ignored.

[MFKS]

From what I could find online, M City's pre-season has consisted of 2 games against NPL opposition, an FFA Cup match against more NPL opposition, and a closed door match against the Mariners. Wish the $#%@ Jets could organise a pre-season to rival such a professional club!

You have some type of obsession developing with me it would appear

I really couldn't give a **** what Heart are doing

I backing they will sign a competentish squad and will be in the playoffs and go close to winning the titles


That them

We on the other hand need to improve dramatically to make the semis

I don't see how going and smashing some massively inferior opposition 16-0 six or so weeks into pre season is doing anything for us ?


When the season rolls around our key players will be our DM GK and Back 4 as they the blokes who going to be busy every match

Having a turkey shoot for the strikers is achieving little because it ain't replicating much of what going to happen in season

They may as well have played witches hats the other night

If you think the repeated failings of this club are acceptable then that is more of a reflection on you

Because as far as I concerned this is the banging your head against a wall and expecting different results

Every year we have a weak as piss schedule of pre season games

Every year when the pressure in the HAL is on we fold like a cheap suit

Maybe it time we try something different??

Such as work hard play hard all year round and raise standards at the club

[Jetmaster]

It works!

I know the Member is probably ranting and I can't see a thing.

Who's Next?

[belchardo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4864087/merrick-rates-tour-a-success/?cs=306

merricks wrap of the tour.

also says we play city this tuesday (closed doors), Canberra Olympic on the 29th in Canberra, Sydney FC (September 9) at Magic Park and Wellington (September 16) in Cessnock.

[Jeterpool]

It works!

I know the Member is probably ranting and I can't see a thing.

Who's Next?

I could block everyone and see how Grim feels in the Disc Golf thread.

[halo se7en]

You have some type of obsession developing with me it would appear

I really couldn't give a **** what Heart are doing

I backing they will sign a competentish squad and will be in the playoffs and go close to winning the titles


That them

We on the other hand need to improve dramatically to make the semis

I don't see how going and smashing some massively inferior opposition 16-0 six or so weeks into pre season is doing anything for us ?


When the season rolls around our key players will be our DM GK and Back 4 as they the blokes who going to be busy every match

Having a turkey shoot for the strikers is achieving little because it ain't replicating much of what going to happen in season

They may as well have played witches hats the other night

If you think the repeated failings of this club are acceptable then that is more of a reflection on you

Because as far as I concerned this is the banging your head against a wall and expecting different results

Every year we have a weak as piss schedule of pre season games

Every year when the pressure in the HAL is on we fold like a cheap suit

Maybe it time we try something different??

Such as work hard play hard all year round and raise standards at the club

Pretty sure my quote about M City didn't mention you. Save your lectures, I don't bother reading them.

[turbojetfireV8]

Hoole apparently scored a brace in the Gyppos 2-3 loss against Melb Shitty so I am guessing we should give them a reasonable challenge (shame it's behind closed doors)

[lquiquer]

The Member always talk sense ..... I tend to agree with him 99%....

[hawk]

Every year we have a weak as piss schedule of pre season games
Every year when the pressure in the HAL is on we fold like a cheap suit

Doesnt mean ****

We could play barca and Chelks in pre season and will still fold like a decky.

Until we decent squad right through is just larfs all round

[MFKS]

Doesnt mean ****

We could play barca and Chelks in pre season and will still fold like a decky.

Until we decent squad right through is just larfs all round

It larfs all round as no one at the club actually has anyone accountable to be the best

Quality of players
Quality of opposition
Expectation to win

They all required at this club


Don't understand why we need to spend our time trying to smash some part time jamokes in pre season

The par level we need to reach is A League level and the proof is in the pudding where we are at with that

[Jeterpool]

I hope the goodwill from the trip outlasts the debate around the result because it's neck and neck

Hawk needs to offer odds in KOTH2:EB

[StannyCFCJET]

I hope the goodwill from the trip outlasts the debate around the result because it's neck and neck

Hawk needs to offer odds in KOTH2:EB

Hopefully these games gather us more Jets fans who will hopefully attend more games. Thats what this trip is about

[Jeterpool]

Ben O'Neill, Jets Media Manager for those who don't know the name, has announced he's leaving the club and heading to the FFA. I've had a lot to do with Ben over the last few years with the podcast, player data and Wingman material and he's been professional, flexible and helpful.

He's being replaced by Matt Townsend is replacing him. He worked with Lawrie at Gosford Council, according to an article by Barry Toohey that was tweeted yesterday.