2017/18 Squad Thread

[The Dunster]

Why is Hyphen playing in 44 and not 2?

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9b/f6/5c/9bf65c55cabdab3536e5f5bf8eb9bf53--strange-places-photo-cat.jpg

[MFKS]

So I was noticing that it is a crying shame that we wasted one of our foreigner spots on Brown

Considering we had the Chinese Griffo to come it seemed an even bigger joke that we were wasting this position on this bloke

Then a little bit of research indicated we are allowed 5 foreigners not 4

So why exactly are we going with Roy Caravan, Brown , Ronny Vargas and the mysterious Chinese Griffo whenever he shows up??

Why we wasting spots on useless Skips??

[StannyCFCJET]

So I was noticing that it is a crying shame that we wasted one of our foreigner spots on Brown

Considering we had the Chinese Griffo to come it seemed an even bigger joke that we were wasting this position on this bloke

Then a little bit of research indicated we are allowed 5 foreigners not 4

So why exactly are we going with Roy Caravan, Brown , Ronny Vargas and the mysterious Chinese Griffo whenever he shows up??

Why we wasting spots on useless Skips??

O donovan just got Aussie citzenship didnt he?

[Grimario]

He's been here for 2 seasons... no way he has citizenship, surely?

[StannyCFCJET]

He's been here for 2 seasons... no way he has citizenship, surely?

pretty sure I saw it on his instagram. EDIT: He says he's a permamemt resident what every that means

[Grimario]

pretty sure I saw it on his instagram. EDIT: He says he's a permamemt resident what every that means

Just means he has a permanent visa to work, live and study here.

[StannyCFCJET]

Just means he has a permanent visa to work, live and study here.

Thnx grim

[pv4]

Head to the Lawrie McKinna pod on the Jerkstream. He confirms that Roy O'Donovan is a "marquee" player.

[Jetmaster]

FMD - Crazy Ivan is back with the Jets..

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4981480/jets-bring-in-veteran-as-cover/?cs=306

[MFKS]

FMD - Crazy Ivan is back with the Jets..

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4981480/jets-bring-in-veteran-as-cover/?cs=306

That's precisely why there no point at all having a second keeper on the books who is experienced or getting paid over minimum wage

As soon as something happens to your no 1 injury or suspension etc then if you don't have faith in the Yoof keeper to hold the fort you ring up some bloke in the State Leagues like Ivan and bring him in to hold the fort

Dumb shit all those years having Bk and Birraz and sitting one on the pine each week

[BP Super Dynamos]

Loving the fact that management have been proactive in sourcing Ivan rather than getting lumped with the 4th best local NPL keeper, ala Foggarty, when we're short on

[white city]

The cruel injury to Vargas last night, is a massive blow to our chances for the remainder of the season... such a sad blow for what could be argued is the best marquee we have had at the club and settled in to the harmony. great work from Griff, McKinna and Ernie

this will be a real test of the new leaderships ambitions, on how the club moves forward from yesterday. it has been the best start to a season in a long time, and we were only starting to see what a class marquee can do to a team. if we are to stick with what we have aka (brown in the No.10) we are going to struggle, he hasnt the silk and skill required in that role he is more suited to a deep lying role which has been evident all 3 games when introduced that we fall back into a flat 3 in the middle.

although a very tough proposition given the season has started we really need to find a like for like replacement for Vargas if we are to continue any chance of making the top 6 this season.

[Jeterpool]

The cruel injury to Vargas last night, is a massive blow to our chances for the remainder of the season... such a sad blow for what could be argued is the best marquee we have had at the club and settled in to the harmony. great work from Griff, McKinna and Ernie

this will be a real test of the new leaderships ambitions, on how the club moves forward from yesterday. it has been the best start to a season in a long time, and we were only starting to see what a class marquee can do to a team. if we are to stick with what we have aka (brown in the No.10) we are going to struggle, he hasnt the silk and skill required in that role he is more suited to a deep lying role which has been evident all 3 games when introduced that we fall back into a flat 3 in the middle.

although a very tough proposition given the season has started we really need to find a like for like replacement for Vargas if we are to continue any chance of making the top 6 this season.

Agree. And for the record this is our best start to an A-League season EVER.

The option I'd take is putting Petratos central. Play Shabow or Champness out wide. I didn't hear it but apparently it is being reported on KOFM that we will look for an injury replacement.

[Couscous]

I'm weirdly confident that Brown will blossom.

But I'm probably wrong. So yeah, injury replacement please, Mr Lee.

[Nou Camp]

so did we insure vargas??
how we going to afford a replacement

[Hunter403]

Can't imagine Lee opening his wallet for another marquee.

[leftrightout]

Can't imagine Lee opening his wallet for another marquee.

I suppose it depends on insurance etc?

[The Camel]

I'm weirdly confident that Brown will blossom.

But I'm probably wrong. So yeah, injury replacement please, Mr Lee.

He was terrible when he came on yesterday. All of our flow disappeared with Vargas. I agree with the thoughts of Dimi playing as 10 and utilising Champness and Shabow. Last year at Brissy Dimi was keepimg Holman on the bench and playing the 10 role with Borello and Broich either side of him, he has enough experience playing there

[Jeterpool]

He was terrible when he came on yesterday. All of our flow disappeared with Vargas. I agree with the thoughts of Dimi playing as 10 and utilising Champness and Shabow. Last year at Brissy Dimi was keepimg Holman on the bench and playing the 10 role with Borello and Broich either side of him, he has enough experience playing there

I think for Brown, it's a result of the instructions he's given to play in a flat midfield 3 as opposed to the role closer to Roy that Vargas plays.

I fear if we continue to utilise Brown in that way, Roy will become isolated.

[leftrightout]

I would prefer Dimi at 10. I would also love a injury replacement!
Anyone got any names they would like to see... that are realistic?

[The Camel]

I would prefer Dimi at 10. I would also love a injury replacement!
Anyone got any names they would like to see... that are realistic?

Nathan Burns is nowhere near the matchday squad in Japan. Hopefully we could get a release or a loan for him. Otherwise, who was the Sth American that was Ronny's team mate at Athens we were linked with?

[Hunter403]

Club update on Vargas. Only the ankle is broken

[Jeterpool]

Club update on Vargas. Only the ankle is broken

We're working to get a physio on the podcast tonight to discuss the injury and general recovery timeframes.

Anyone got any stories they can share of similar injuries?

Still not good, but it is better than his leg also breaking.

[leftrightout]

Nathan Burns is nowhere near the matchday squad in Japan. Hopefully we could get a release or a loan for him. Otherwise, who was the Sth American that was Ronny's team mate at Athens we were linked with?

Biggest issue with getting a quality player is the length of the contract. Coming all the way to Australia with no real future guarantee. You really need someone desperate... Burns seems like the player in the sort of situation we may have a shot with. Loan or sign short term with a view to retain him next year. Or hope by January we can offload someone to fit him under salary cap.

[Jetmaster]

Having only signed for a year as we were seen as a "pathway" to better things, do we think his contract may be extended pending fitness?

The chance of him getting a walk up start elsewhere would be slim with no games under the belt, but if he is training for the last 6 weeks of the season (maybe even a finals run on!), and judging by the public support he is getting, could he feel like having a full off season and then another crack next season? Would we be open to that?

[The Camel]

I would prefer Dimi at 10. I would also love a injury replacement!
Anyone got any names they would like to see... that are realistic?

I really hope that we give Clut a crack at the No. 10 role in Ronny's absence, it is his natural role and he is way more suited to it than Brown who is just a plodder

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I really hope that we give Clut a crack at the No. 10 role in Ronny's absence, it is his natural role and he is way more suited to it than Brown who is just a plodder

Too small, not skilled enough.

Would rather Browns hunger/mongrel over Clut.

Sorry kid, you're too small/young.

[StannyCFCJET]

Too small, not skilled enough.

Would rather Browns hunger/mongrel over Clut.

Sorry kid, you're too small/young.

Same was said of Cahil and he went **** that risked it in europe which I hear Clut is looking at and look what happened

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Too small, not skilled enough.

Would rather Browns hunger/mongrel over Clut.

Sorry kid, you're too small/young.

Doubt it, look at Caletti from Roar. Kid dictated against us, and is only 5ft6 odd

[Tommyjet]

We have 2 international spots + the one sadly vacated by vargas (hopefully temporary). Sign a marquee version of morten aka someone who excells anywhere in the front 4.

[Hunter403]

What about Ugar as a 10? He has the individual skills.

Kanta at 6. Brown at 8. Keeps Dimi, The Queen and Our Caravan intact up front.

[StannyCFCJET]

What about Ugar as a 10? He has the individual skills.

Kanta at 6. Brown at 8. Keeps Dimi, The Queen and Our Caravan intact up front.

Dimi needs to be central IMO he plays his best there

[Macca]

Would be interesting to see Ugar moved up but not sure I see it happening. I would have thought Petratos to 10 and Champness to RW

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Would be interesting to see Ugar moved up but not sure I see it happening. I would have thought Petratos to 10 and Champness to RW

This is also what I would do.

[The Dunster]

Jorge Luna is a free agent. Argentinian #10. He's small but has a shit load of ability, 30 years old and no injury worries.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jorge-luna/profil/spieler/55925

Most recently played top tier in Chile and Argentina before that. Has travelled a bit so we might have a chance.


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

[Jeterpool]

Patito Rodriguez still available?

[The Dunster]

Patito Rodriguez still available?

He's contracted to AEK Athens until June 2018

[MFKS]

Biggest issue with getting a quality player is the length of the contract. Coming all the way to Australia with no real future guarantee. You really need someone desperate... Burns seems like the player in the sort of situation we may have a shot with. Loan or sign short term with a view to retain him next year. Or hope by January we can offload someone to fit him under salary cap.

Biggest issue is the players fitness

Look at the Roar bloke straight off the plane can only go 45 mins

He another 8-10 weeks from getting anywhere near decent enough fitness

Even Vargas we got him in what 3-4 weeks out and up until his injury he still finding full fitness and form etc

Basically we never got to see the best in Vargas because he was another 3-4 weeks away from it

Here we are going back to square one again

Sure Griff McKinna and Bert can try the options from the shortlists that Ronny beat them but realistically what is their fitness going to be like??

We don't have 3-4 months to let the bloke find his fitness
Season is on and we need him delivering straight away

Too me we up shit creek with it and that the reason Bert looked shattered last night. He realised the season and what we could achieve just went with Ronny as soon as his leg went and he was shipped off to hospital

I just don't see where we getting the player from even if Ledman coughs up / insurance kicks in or whatever gives us the cash to get another replacement Marquee

Even if that comes in we still have to get it right and let's be honest Ronny appeared the exception to the norm with us

[turbojetfireV8]

Brown was lucky not to get sent off last match and doesn't have to vision to create like Ronny, so I don't think he'd be an ideal replacement (just thinking back to the pre-season matches before Ronny arrived, we didn't look threatening in our midfield, Ronny changed all that). Would ideally like another South American like Ronny or Patito, but can't see one wanting to sign a five month contract, unless Griff can pull off a truly miraculous signing...

[Hunter403]

Who knows Ronny might have a mate he can recommend to Lord Griff

[plague]

if we gonna roll with the same doodz id rather have Brown and Kanta in the 6 and 8 and push Ugabooga up the park if only for the lulz at how many free kicks Kanta and Brown give away on the edge of the box.

the kids would love it.

[MFKS]

if we gonna roll with the same doodz id rather have Brown and Kanta in the 6 and 8 and push Ugabooga up the park if only for the lulz at how many free kicks Kanta and Brown give away on the edge of the box.

the kids would love it.
Don't have BK in goals so we not going to need to have the did he dive debate etc

[Premy]

We have a spot left in the squad whoever we sign if anyone it doesnt have to be short term contract.
Get a token Chinese bloke on injury replacement and keep marty happy, everyone wins.

[parksey]

brown's not good enough to be the starting 10 in a side looking to give this league a shake.

good impact player and clubman, but we shouldn't be relying on him.

dimi to 10 and champness to the wing makes sense. geez we are light on options in the front third.

[StannyCFCJET]

brown's not good enough to be the starting 10 in a side looking to give this league a shake.

good impact player and clubman, but we shouldn't be relying on him.

dimi to 10 and champness to the wing makes sense. geez we are light on options in the front third.

Shabow looks good as well so their's another option were just lacking number 9s

[furns]

brown's not good enough to be the starting 10 in a side looking to give this league a shake.

good impact player and clubman, but we shouldn't be relying on him.

dimi to 10 and champness to the wing makes sense. geez we are light on options in the front third.
hear this exact discussion on the Jetstream preview podcast from 645am :)

[plague]

Does anyone one remember, with any certainty, which position we signed Brown to actually play in?

Was he signed as a #10? Or was he thrown there through necessity backnin the day?

[Macca]

Does anyone one remember, with any certainty, which position we signed Brown to actually play in?

Was he signed as a #10? Or was he thrown there through necessity backnin the day?

I feel like he started there in preseason but got shuffled back to be deeper because Jones wasn't happy with Ugar and/or Poljak at various periods in time and we had other options at 10 (Nordstrand, Clut)

[pv4]

Does anyone one remember, with any certainty, which position we signed Brown to actually play in?

Was he signed as a #10? Or was he thrown there through necessity backnin the day?

Looks like as a 10

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3973180/first-interview-new-jets-signing-wayne-brown/


The Englishman said central midfield was his best position but he had played in wider roles.

“I’m looking to provide some goals and some assists,” he said.

“I can play all through the midfield or in behind the striker. I’ve played right wing, but I’m more of a man who comes inside and gets on the ball and tries to link that way. I’m not the sort of player to go and beat someone on the outside.”

[the_butcher]

brown's not good enough to be the starting 10 in a side looking to give this league a shake.

good impact player and clubman, but we shouldn't be relying on him.

dimi to 10 and champness to the wing makes sense. geez we are light on options in the front third.


Chuck Champness into the #10. I reckon he has the attributes to be the next R*gic. Also, he is a bit lazy in defense which you can afford a little bit more if he is in the 10 rather than wide.

[lquiquer]

to be the next R*gic.

u mean to be shit?

[MFKS]

Chuck Champness into the #10. I reckon he has the attributes to be the next R*gic. Also, he is a bit lazy in defense which you can afford a little bit more if he is in the 10 rather than wide.

Champness Left
Nabbout Right
Dimi centrally

Not rocket science

[plague]

Champness Left
Nabbout Right
Dimi centrally

Not rocket science

The **** is Johnny K?

[StannyCFCJET]

The **** is Johnny K?

Not good enough.

[the_butcher]

Champness Left
Nabbout Right
Dimi centrally

Not rocket science

Good luck getting Champness to motor back in defense. Vujica will then be pegged back and won't cross half way = no overlapping runs = no service for Roy = no goals. Congrats MFKS, you've just killed our season. Hope you're proud of yourself.

[MFKS]

Good luck getting Champness to motor back in defense. Vujica will then be pegged back and won't cross half way = no overlapping runs = no service for Roy = no goals. Congrats MFKS, you've just killed our season. Hope you're proud of yourself.
I ain't killed shit


We killed it ourselves by being as inept as we are

You know regardless of the good start the implosion was inevitable

Ronny going down is just the excuse these weak blokes need

His injury should galvanise the squad but you know these blokes and what they do when the going gets tough etc

[pv4]

Congrats MFKS, you've just killed our season. Hope you're proud of yourself.

Tbf he killed our season when he didn't listen to me say rest Vargas because he'd break his ankle v Roar..

[Frodo]

Don't worry boiz.

Devante Clut has this covered.:rof:



In all serious tho. Get rid of the number 10 and play a flat midfield in a 4-3-3. Kanta - Uga - whoever trains best out of Brown/Johny K/Cowburn.

Just means one of those 3 has to always be offering an option behind the attack and not being lazy. The worry with this formation is those 3 being slow to transition and stifling our forward 3.

[The Dunster]

Can we play Boogs at striker and Roy as a No. 10 ? Like we did with Laybutt once in the 2007/8 season.

[StannyCFCJET]

Can we play Boogs at striker and Roy as a No. 10 ? Like we did with Laybutt once in the 2007/8 season.

Wait we played Laybut as a striker?

[plague]

Wait we played Laybut as a striker?

The one true Libero.

[plague]

played a pivotal role in Griffs GF winning goal too.

Stormer of a match.

[MFKS]

The **** is Johnny K?

Bert has listened

He back in the squad for Sunday


Now time to start your Boogaard out rant

[turbojetfireV8]

Does anyone one remember, with any certainty, which position we signed Brown to actually play in?

Was he signed as a #10? Or was he thrown there through necessity backnin the day?

I blame Leo for leaving us (or getting cut loose, whichever...)

[plague]

Bert has listened

He back in the squad for Sunday


Now time to start your Boogaard out rant

Merrick is fast becoming a man of the people.

Is that Riera dude playing? dear Jesus if he is, he gonna school Boogaard.

might try and finish up early so i can watch the lulz.

[lquiquer]

Boogs def not an asset .... def a liability .... 2 more rounds and Erny will se the light and we will see young Johny or young Jackson...how is boogs our great leader is beyond me ???!!!

[Mark325]

ljubo just signed for charlestown

[lquiquer]

ljubo just signed for charlestown

Yep

[MFKS]

Ivan Vujica

2 year contract renewal signed and sealed

[belchardo]

merrick said in the pre-game show that we want quality, and we're unlikely to get quality until the transfer window opens. so don't hold your breath.

[MFKS]

merrick said in the pre-game show that we want quality, and we're unlikely to get quality until the transfer window opens. so don't hold your breath.

You watching these blokes today??

A blind deaf one legged bus boy would be a starter

[lquiquer]

You watching these blokes today??

A blind deaf one legged bus boy would be a starter

Normal service has resumed....

[Hunter403]

Anyone know what injury Crazy George sustained?

[Grimario]

Hammy strain apparently

[q-money]

how good's the vuj getting a contract, love the bloke

[MFKS]

Champness Left
Nabbout Right
Dimi centrally

Not rocket science

Make it happen Bert

Brown Out

[turbojetfireV8]

Hammy strain apparently

think Danny G going off was a definite issue for us, hope he isn'y out too long

[turbojetfireV8]

Champness
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5021356/not-your-average-joe-rookie-pushes-for-jets-starting-spot/

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

how good's the vuj getting a contract, love the bloke

Its great stuff, dude is a legend.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

I agree with Champness getting some more game time, but the kid is still very raw and young.
Just hope you lot don't turn on him as soon as he doesn't dazzle consistently (because he wont, he is still a kid learning his trade).

[Grimario]

4 weeks for Georgievski.

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/injury-update-daniel-georgievski

[plague]

Just hope you lot don't turn on him as soon as he doesn't dazzle consistently

what foz you been reading?

blokes on here turn on the dudes playing well, let alone when they are bad.

expect mayhem.

[belchardo]

blokes on here turn on the dudes playing well, let alone when they are bad.

it's more efficient that way.

[Mark325]

I agree with Champness getting some more game time, but the kid is still very raw and young.
Just hope you lot don't turn on him as soon as he doesn't dazzle consistently (because he wont, he is still a kid learning his trade).

everyones already against Brown so we need someone new

[plague]

everyones already against Brown so we need someone new

yeah but blokes are just treading water til they can get back to Kanta.

[MFKS]

yeah but blokes are just treading water til they can get back to Kanta.
I treading water waiting for Boogaard to cost us

You know a red or a needless penalty is coming

Bloke had a solid game at the weekend

Still 23 more weeks and odds in my favour

Patience is a virtue

[plague]

I treading water waiting for Boogaard to cost us

You know a red or a needless penalty is coming

Bloke had a solid game at the weekend

Still 23 more weeks and odds in my favour

Patience is a virtue

Wait?
When did agree to go easy on him?

I must have missed that meeting.
I demand a re-vote.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

what foz you been reading?

blokes on here turn on the dudes playing well, let alone when they are bad.

expect mayhem.

Is there a Champness out thread yet?

[hawk]

Is there a Champness out thread yet?

Much fozness right there

[hawk]

fuxspurts mentioned we chasing Krishna. In the past or now or fake?

This Roy buy is a damn good one so far.

[MFKS]

fuxspurts mentioned we chasing Krishna. In the past or now or fake?

This Roy buy is a damn good one so far.

Well Bert had him at Nix so could be some truth to it or just some wild speculation BS

[Wilso8948]

Krishna would be a ****ing great pickup as an injury replacement for Vargas

[halo se7en]

I thought they meant we were sniffing around in the off-season. They did mention Burns as a possible injury replacement though.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

I thought they meant we were sniffing around in the off-season.
This is how I took it as well.

[Mark325]

I thought they meant we were sniffing around in the off-season. They did mention Burns as a possible injury replacement though.

Burns as a replacement for vargas would be huge, definitely be keen on that one

[plague]

Burns as a replacement for vargas would be huge, definitely be keen on that one

without poo pooing it has anyone seen Burns play lately?

from my memory (style wise) he is no where near a replacement for Vargas, and if anything would be clogging up Patratos' areas.

or are you thinking of having him in Champness' role?

[The Camel]

without poo pooing it has anyone seen Burns play lately?

from my memory (style wise) he is no where near a replacement for Vargas, and if anything would be clogging up Patratos' areas.

or are you thinking of having him in Champness' role?
I'd have him playing wide right where Champness played and have Champness coming off the bench. Anything to keep Brown from getting game time

[Mark325]

without poo pooing it has anyone seen Burns play lately?

from my memory (style wise) he is no where near a replacement for Vargas, and if anything would be clogging up Patratos' areas.

or are you thinking of having him in Champness' role?

I would have him as a winger, but at the same time I'm still thinking that ledman will want a Chinese footballer, possibly in the January window so that could be the replacement as well

[hawk]

I'd have him playing wide right where Champness played and have Champness coming off the bench. Anything to keep Brown from getting game time

Brown's inadequacy's become more apparent as better players come in. Champness at 20 is better. sad really

[plague]

I'd have him playing wide right where Champness played and have Champness coming off the bench. Anything to keep Brown from getting game time

yeah see this is what i thought, but why would Lead-man pay good money to sign someone who we dont 'really' need. As in, if we need replacement for Vargas we gotta sign a proper creative mid. its like we are using Vargas' injury to pay more for a bit better Champness.

not sure we have the owner who rolls like that.

[plague]

legit though if he brings us a gun chinese centre mid im buying tickets and a ****ing jersey
make it happen middleby.

[StannyCFCJET]

legit though if he brings us a gun chinese centre mid im buying tickets and a ****ing jersey
make it happen middleby.

Is that even a thing

[MFKS]

Is that even a thing
Yeah there gun players in the Chinese League

World class players play there like Tevez Oscar Drogba Griffo etc play there

Locals have to compete against these players for a run in the side

I pretty certain we can find the Chinese Makele or the Chinese Busquets if we look hard enough

[plague]

Is that even a thing

its one of the best things.

plus we had Chinese Messi last year why cant they find the Chinese Iniesta and send him over?

[MFKS]

its one of the best things.

plus we had Chinese Messi last year why cant they find the Chinese Iniesta and send him over?

Hopefully he in Ledmans Chinese team

We can trade them Brown for him

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah there gun players in the Chinese League

World class players play there like Tevez Oscar Drogba Griffo etc play there

Locals have to compete against these players for a run in the side

I pretty certain we can find the Chinese Makele or the Chinese Busquets if we look hard enough

Yeah but the gun players arnt Chinese

[Captain Obvious]

Yeah but the gun players arnt Chinese

yes hello to you as well StannyCFCJET.

[lquiquer]

Griff working on Burns.... #bringhimhome

[StannyCFCJET]

Griff working on Burns.... #bringhimhome

?? legit

[StannyCFCJET]

yes hello to you as well StannyCFCJET.

Someone had to bring you back

[lquiquer]

?? legit

Yep

[Mark325]

If merrick can get burns to the form he was at during his run at wellington, we are gonna be a dangerous team

[Tommyjet]

Is that even a thing

Can anyone remember wang dong? Trialled with us years ago and from what i heard from one of the players at the time, waseasily heads and shoulders above anyone we had at the time. Unfortunately his club at the time alerted the chinese federation that one of their best was getting lured away from their league and they stepped in

[leftrightout]

If merrick can get burns to the form he was at during his run at wellington, we are gonna be a dangerous team

Burns would be huge!

Dimi 10

Burns and Nabbout wide

Roy up top



Yes please! Even better if we keep them all and still get Ronny back by season end plus Joey already on the bench. We would finally have that depth that is needed!

[MFKS]

Burns would be huge!

Dimi 10

Burns and Nabbout wide

Roy up top



Yes please! Even better if we keep them all and still get Ronny back by season end plus Joey already on the bench. We would finally have that depth that is needed!
Burns this
Burns that

I remember when everyone was fapping last time about the prospect of signing him

Bloke was ****ing poor bar one game v Victree
Couldn't score in a brothel with a fistful of fifties

Never forget that game V Pissants where he tried walking the ****er into the net and had his pocket picked and bombed a certain goal

We need to be doing better we are a bonafide Championship threat at the moment

Let's recruit like we mean business

[leftrightout]

Burns this
Burns that

I remember when everyone was fapping last time about the prospect of signing him

Bloke was ****ing poor bar one game v Victree
Couldn't score in a brothel with a fistful of fifties

Never forget that game V Pissants where he tried walking the ****er into the net and had his pocket picked and bombed a certain goal

We need to be doing better we are a bonafide Championship threat at the moment

Let's recruit like we mean business


2014–2015 Wellington Phoenix 24 matches 14 goals

Yeah terrible player, wouldn't cut it at A-league level, particularly under the manager we have!

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Griff working on Burns.... #bringhimhome

I read an article on this today and it presented very much as a fluff piece and a 'we are trying to replace Vargas' from the Jets.
Griffiths did state that they hadn't even spoken to Burn's agent (obviously may not be true) but I wouldn't slot him into the line up just yet.

[Bon]

I read an article on this today and it presented very much as a fluff piece and a 'we are trying to replace Vargas' from the Jets.
Griffiths did state that they hadn't even spoken to Burn's agent (obviously may not be true) but I wouldn't slot him into the line up just yet.

You are right.
This one:
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/11/05/jets-prepared-offer-burns-route-back-socceroos

[lquiquer]

Burns this
Burns that

Let's recruit like we mean business

I don't understand the free agent player only we can recruit at the moment .... is that correct?...how does it work?... Burns def not free agent...if it happens maybe not bfore january window?...

[MFKS]

2014–2015 Wellington Phoenix 24 matches 14 goals

Yeah terrible player, wouldn't cut it at A-league level, particularly under the manager we have!

Yeah 1 season in 10 he had a great year

Let's put all our hopes in a bloke this consistent

[Jeterpool]

I don't understand the free agent player only we can recruit at the moment .... is that correct?...how does it work?... Burns def not free agent...if it happens maybe not bfore january window?...

Because it is outside of the allocated transfer window. If they were free agents when it closed, they are free to sign. Players signed to a club when it closes, regardless of whether they were released or not, cannot be signed until it opens again.

[Griff's Chauffeur]

Was just thinking as I was parking the Rolls. Burns has top notch record against Sydney and MelbV.

[MFKS]

Patrice Evra

He free after being sacked by Marseille

Can't play for European Clubs for 8 months but can play outside UEFA

Sign him up

Just the type of passion we need

[StannyCFCJET]

Patrice Evra

He free after being sacked by Marseille

Can't play for European Clubs for 8 months but can play outside UEFA

Sign him up

Just the type of passion we need

Banned till june 2018 pass

[turbojetfireV8]

but not outside Europe according to the Foxsports blurb https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/ligue-1/patrice-evra-banned-until-june-30-2018-and-leaves-marseille-after-kicking-own-fan/news-story/5b4339b3dd24586532459303ba83eceb. Will surely end up in the MLS or CSL...

[turbojetfireV8]

Patrice Evra

He free after being sacked by Marseille

Can't play for European Clubs for 8 months but can play outside UEFA

Sign him up

Just the type of passion we need

You sure you wanna be kicked by him for telling him to pull his finger out though Member?? ;)

[MFKS]

You sure you wanna be kicked by him for telling him to pull his finger out though Member?? ;)

Nothing more admirable than footballers fighting for the shirt

Whether it our own fans or the opposition make no difference

Cantona still loved at ManUre despite kicking some ****

[Jeterpool]

Has anyone heard or read an update on Daniel Georgievski's injury or reason for substitution?

[belchardo]

English midfielder Wayne Brown (calf) was also ruled out, while defender Daniel Georgievski, who returned after missing two games with an ankle problem, was replaced at half-time after suffering cramp.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5065480/newcastle-hoping-to-rush-odonovan-back/?cs=306

[StannyCFCJET]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5065480/newcastle-hoping-to-rush-odonovan-back/?cs=306

Hopefully cramp is the only issue

[Retro Jet]

DG missing 2 with an ankle problem?
I thought it was a hammy.

[Couscous]

Note that when Brown is absent, the Jets lose.

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyway to find out the current yoof squad

[Grimario]

Anyway to find out the current yoof squad

You mean the hard to find Y-League roster on the clubs website?

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/teams#!/y-league

[StannyCFCJET]

You mean the hard to find Y-League roster on the clubs website?

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/teams#!/y-league

Cheers the drop down only showed W and A League

[Grimario]

Cheers the drop down only showed W and A League

Yeah, I wasn't being glib with the "hard to find" bit. It shows up in the tab menu AFTER you go to one of the other squads but not the drop down ones.

[Wilso8948]

Can anyone shed light as to who covers Vargas wage whilst he's injured? Is there an insurance policy for long term injuries?

[Mark325]

According to the jets fans supporter page, Merrick is in talks with a former jet to return and said former jet is keen to move on from his current club. Someone in the comments asked about burns and they said that is a seperate rumour

Has anyone heard similar? My mind went to Flores, Leonardo or Brockie

[Frodo]

According to the jets fans supporter page, Merrick is in talks with a former jet to return and said former jet is keen to move on from his current club. Someone in the comments asked about burns and they said that is a seperate rumour

Has anyone heard similar? My mind went to Flores, Leonardo or Brockie

Jeremy Brockie is about to finish his season I think. Current Kiwi international, doesn't have crocked legs. Could be worse.

[Frodo]

Jeremy Brockie is about to finish his season I think. Current Kiwi international, doesn't have crocked legs. Could be worse.

Wait, that could just be a separate cup competition. I'm not fully up with the South African Football Leagues. Disregard that point.

[Mark325]

Jeremy Brockie is about to finish his season I think. Current Kiwi international, doesn't have crocked legs. Could be worse.

I think brockie wouldn't be a bad option, also he played with ernie at wello

Only thing with brockie is, we need an attacking mid or winger if we wanna keep playing the same formation and he is neither. The other two would fill that spot, can't see it being leonardo, doubt he's keen to come back here. Could be song who's only a year older then Vargas but I believe he's just signed to a new club

[PC14]

According to the jets fans supporter page, Merrick is in talks with a former jet to return and said former jet is keen to move on from his current club. Someone in the comments asked about burns and they said that is a seperate rumour

Has anyone heard similar? My mind went to Flores, Leonardo or Brockie

Flores has just left Bali Utd.

[Mark325]

Flores also holds an Australian passport

[380]

Oh please let it be Song.

[Hunter403]

Flores on twitter has said he will not renew his contract in the Bali league and is moving on. He has played under Merrick before I think.

[StannyCFCJET]

Flores on twitter has said he will not renew his contract in the Bali league and is moving on. He has played under Merrick before I think.

He hasnt as far as Im aware

[Jeterpool]

Flores would certainly help boost the average age of the squad.

[StannyCFCJET]

Apparently its Tarek

[Couscous]

Haliti.

[MFKS]

How good if it was Ljubo??

Him and Bert together again

[380]

Pinto ? Thoughts Couscous ?

[halo se7en]

Surely it’s Patafta?

[The Postman]

Mooy surely

[belchardo]

1498

[Jeterpool]

Tomislav Misura

[Couscous]

Pinto ? Thoughts Couscous ?

Perfect for our champions league run next year.


Surely it's Patafta?

He will be a much better player now he has finished his law degree.

[plague]

where Donny DeGroot at?

[The Dunster]

where Donny DeGroot at?

He retired in 2015

[plague]

He retired in 2015

http://i.imgur.com/K0KPgis.jpg

Dont have to pay a transfer fee if the bloke doesnt have a club.

[Mark325]

Interview with Lee for the herald said we're looking to strengthen the squad in the January window, earmarked for a Chinese player and possibly an injury replacement for vargas

[Jeterpool]

Interview with Lee for the herald said we're looking to strengthen the squad in the January window, earmarked for a Chinese player and possibly an injury replacement for vargas

So along with the Ex-Jet player return rumours from yesterday, clearly it's Zhang Shou.

[lquiquer]

Why didn't we keep Ma Lei Lei?

[Mark325]

Why didn't we keep Ma Lei Lei?

Weren't we trying to get a huge transfer fee for him?

[The Dunster]

I seem to recall Ma Lei Lei wanted to leave more so than the Jets didn't want him. Something about difficulties with language / culture. He's still a free agent since leaving the Jets.

[Beeen]

where Donny DeGroot at?

Stuck at a rave in an underground Amsterdam nightclub. RIP

[turbojetfireV8]

Sure to be Stu, we need him in the mids

[plague]

Sure to be Stu, we need him in the mids

Don’t tease me

[StannyCFCJET]

Hoff 2-3 weeks
Georgevski 3-4 weeks
Duncan 8 weeks

Crunch Time for the yoof and Moss

[WolfMan]

Moss interests me most. Unless he has a shocker, I can’t see Duncan getting back in after 8 weeks out (at least). Would be on the home stretch to the finals, less disruptions to the backline the better.

Hoping for the team’s sake that Moss is his usual dependable self.

Feel for Jack, he has been excellent all season.

[Jeterpool]

Moss interests me most. Unless he has a shocker, I can’t see Duncan getting back in after 8 weeks out (at least). Would be on the home stretch to the finals, less disruptions to the backline the better.

Hoping for the team’s sake that Moss is his usual dependable self.

Feel for Jack, he has been excellent all season.

Straight away, I thought Moss was more asertive in the box. I feel for Jack, but it's great we have dependable cover.

[Wilso8948]

and to be fair George and Hoff are really only competing for one spot

[Macca]

Cowburn to slot in to RB? Who else would be competing for the spot

[Tommyjet]

Cowburn to slot in to RB? Who else would be competing for the spot

Jake adelson

[Mark325]

If cowburn plays as good as he did when he came on Thursday we'll be alright with him covering for a while. Would be interested to see how that adelson kid goes tho

[Frodo]

RB and Keeper are the only 2 positions that we have adequate cover for.

O'Donovan being out for much longer is the only real worry depth-wise.

Any updated time frames for Ronnie Vargas' return to training?

[MFKS]

Alessi

[The Dunster]

I'd rest Boogs and NTS -and play Shabow and Clut as Centre backs just to **** with the City coaches mind.

[Cabaye#4]

Adelson has torn his ACL for a 3rd time.... poor kid.

[Jeterpool]

Adelson has torn his ACL for a 3rd time.... poor kid.

Shit.When did that happen?

Poor bloke :(

Don't worry - saw James Gardiner tweet.

[Mark325]

Adelson has torn his ACL for a 3rd time.... poor kid.

Career in football may not be the go for this kid unfortunately, wish him well but i can't see him continuing with that rate of injury

[Jeterpool]

Career in football may not be the go for this kid unfortunately, wish him well but i can't see him continuing with that rate of injury

Kanta did his ACL 3 times didn't he? Or was that Mitch Cooper?

[Mark325]

Kanta did his ACL 3 times didn't he? Or was that Mitch Cooper?

Either or they're both doing decent for themselves, point taken

[halo se7en]

Poor kid.

Now how does injury replacement work? Does it have to be like-for-like re: position/wage etc?

[Jeterpool]

Either or they're both doing decent for themselves, point taken

It's going to be very tough for him to return. I'm sure there's players like Ben, or even Corey Gamiero, who has been through multiple ACL injuries.

I'm sure the club will support him.

[Mark325]

It's going to be very tough for him to return. I'm sure there's players like Ben, or even Corey Gamiero, who has been through multiple ACL injuries.

I'm sure the club will support him.

it's also player to player as to how well he can return from the injury and how much is stops him

[Jeterpool]

it's also player to player as to how well he can return from the injury and how much is stops him

very true

[belchardo]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-16/alex-johnson-makes-comeback-for-sydney-swans/8446534

5 reconstructions on the same knee for this guy. he's come back, but heaven knows if he'll be back next season.

[The Dunster]

Jesic had a few knee / ACL probelms and managed to get on top of it.

[Tommyjet]

Jesic had a few knee / ACL probelms and managed to get on top of it.
His brother had to donate a ligament to him

[Mark325]

Hate to be a pain in the ass but anyone got an updated list on how long everyone is signed on for?

[pv4]

Newcastle United Jets FC

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Head Coach: Ernie Merrick (2018/19)
Assistant Coach: Clayton Zane

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2017/18

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Daniel Alessi
Nigel Boogaard
Devante Clut
Nicholas Cowburn
Jason Hoffman
Ben Kantarovski
Glen Moss
Kosta Petratos
Ronald Vargas (V) (M)

-

2018/19

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Jake Adelson
Wayne Brown (V)
Jack Duncan
Daniel Georgievski
Lachlan Jackson
Johnny Koutroumbis
Roy O’Donovan (V) (M)
Dimitri Petratos
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Steven Ugarkovic

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2019/20

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Joe Champness (S for 17/18)
Andrew Nabbout
Ivan Vujica

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(V) = visa player
(M) = marquee player
(S) = scholarship player

[Mark325]

Newcastle United Jets FC

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Head Coach: Ernie Merrick (2018/19)
Assistant Coach: Clayton Zane

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2017/18

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Daniel Alessi
Nigel Boogaard
Devante Clut
Nicholas Cowburn
Jason Hoffman
Ben Kantarovski
Glen Moss
Kosta Petratos
Ronald Vargas (V) (M)

-

2018/19

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Jake Adelson
Wayne Brown (V)
Jack Duncan
Daniel Georgievski
Lachlan Jackson
Johnny Koutroumbis
Roy O’Donovan (V) (M)
Dimitri Petratos
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Steven Ugarkovic

-

2019/20

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Joe Champness (S for 17/18)
Andrew Nabbout
Ivan Vujica

-

(V) = visa player
(M) = marquee player
(S) = scholarship player

Can only see us keeping cowburn, vargas, kosta and kanta out of that list and trying to move on Brown

[380]

Can't see Clut having any future here

[MFKS]

****

What the world coming too when you look through the list of off contract players and you think **** we need to resign Kanta asap

[StannyCFCJET]

****

What the world coming too when you look through the list of off contract players and you think **** we need to resign Kanta asap

Boogs and Hoffy as well

[Mark325]

****

What the world coming too when you look through the list of off contract players and you think **** we need to resign Kanta asap

2017 is a ****ed year

[Mark325]

Boogs and Hoffy as well

I would accept boogs if he was happy to take a massive pay cut, like almost half of what he is presumably earning

Hoff I wouldn't bring back, he's not a beter right or left back then georgevski and ivan and I think cowburn does the job better job then he does, and he also isn't a good winger/striker when we need to put him there

[StannyCFCJET]

I would accept boogs if he was happy to take a massive pay cut, like almost half of what he is presumably earning

Hoff I wouldn't bring back, he's not a beter right or left back then georgevski and ivan and I think cowburn does the job better and he also isn't a good winger/striker when we need to put him there

He's doing pretty well at winger atm and Cowburn is a midfielder. We need squad depth and good backup to Daniel G and Hoffy is that

[Mark325]

He's doing pretty well at winger atm and Cowburn is a midfielder. We need squad depth and good backup to Daniel G and Hoffy is that

he's not bad but i also would rather we were giving someone else that shot who is actually a winger, us putting hoff there actually speaks to our lack of squad depth i feel and why we need to move him on. Cowbie is a utility player, can do a bit of everything

[StannyCFCJET]

he's not bad but i also would rather we were giving someone else that shot who is actually a winger, us putting hoff there actually speaks to our lack of squad depth i feel and why we need to move him on. Cowbie is a utility player, can do a bit of everything

Its more Merrick doesnt want too many young players in the team at once when we already have Vujica Ugar Kanta Champness and Duncan

[The Dunster]

he's not bad but i also would rather we were giving someone else that shot who is actually a winger, us putting hoff there actually speaks to our lack of squad depth i feel and why we need to move him on. Cowbie is a utility player, can do a bit of everything

Cowburn is nowhere near the level of Hoffman. I'd take the hoff everytime as he's a better athlete, more versatile, and from what I have seen lately he can now cross a ball rather well.
Cowburn I find very lacklustre and perhaps a bit too measured. You'd never pay him as much as you would Hoffman would you ? I mean he's yet to score a goal, and he's pretty slow as well both in defence and attack.
Happy to have him on a shit wage - but would never have him on the same wage as the Hoff.

[lquiquer]

Hoffman has been solid no doubt about that but Cowburn was pretty good when he came on last Thursday...when it comes to scoring goals, first it's not Cowburn's job and second & quite franckly Hoffman is ****ing hopeless in that department...

[MFKS]

Cowburn is nowhere near the level of Hoffman. I'd take the hoff everytime as he's a better athlete, more versatile, and from what I have seen lately he can now cross a ball rather well.
Cowburn I find very lacklustre and perhaps a bit too measured. You'd never pay him as much as you would Hoffman would you ? I mean he's yet to score a goal, and he's pretty slow as well both in defence and attack.
Happy to have him on a shit wage - but would never have him on the same wage as the Hoff.

We leading the comp now etc

What's this happy to have him on a shit wage mentality thing??

Let's go sign some bloke better than him etc and stop settling for mediocrity etc

[Mark325]

Cowburn is nowhere near the level of Hoffman. I'd take the hoff everytime as he's a better athlete, more versatile, and from what I have seen lately he can now cross a ball rather well.
Cowburn I find very lacklustre and perhaps a bit too measured. You'd never pay him as much as you would Hoffman would you ? I mean he's yet to score a goal, and he's pretty slow as well both in defence and attack.
Happy to have him on a shit wage - but would never have him on the same wage as the Hoff.

I didn't mean to imply that if I did. it's more that I think Hoff is overpaid compared to his quality, whereas cowburn isn't paid nearly as much and in the right back role is equally as impressive to me. On the wing I'd imagine he's worse but I don't think we should be looking towards hoff as a winger next season

[Mark325]

was watching the a league player of the round and Dimi got it, we really should pay him marquee money in two seasons if he keeps up this ridiculous form, would hate to lose him

[The Dunster]

Hoffman has been solid no doubt about that but Cowburn was pretty good when he came on last Thursday...when it comes to scoring goals, first it's not Cowburn's job and second & quite franckly Hoffman is ****ing hopeless in that department...

Well with Hoffman out injured Cowburn will get an opportunity to cement himself a starting position if he's good enough.


We leading the comp now etc

What's this happy to have him on a shit wage mentality thing??

Let's go sign some bloke better than him etc and stop settling for mediocrity etc

Agreed. We should be aiming higher.

[380]

We leading the comp now etc

What's this happy to have him on a shit wage mentality thing??

Let's go sign some bloke better than him etc and stop settling for mediocrity etc

Couldn't agree more. People want the club too bigger and better and that ultimately means leaving some of these blokes behind who were around for those mediocre times. That's Football.

[MFKS]

Couldn't agree more. People want the club too bigger and better and that ultimately means leaving some of these blokes behind who were around for those mediocre times. That's Football.

That also how clubs dig holes for themselves

Sentiment is not needed in the pursuit of success

Time we grew a pair on that front

[MonkeyKplunk]

Can only see us keeping cowburn, vargas, kosta and kanta out of that list and trying to move on Brown

With Duncan out for up to 8 weeks, if Moss performs as he should I can't see us not wanting to keep him either.

What's the year point where we start getting salary cap breaks for long term players again? Is Hoff near that? Seems to be the only way I could see us keeping him vs wage demands.

[Mark325]

With Duncan out for up to 8 weeks, if Moss performs as he should I can't see us not wanting to keep him either.

What's the year point where we start getting salary cap breaks for long term players again? Is Hoff near that? Seems to be the only way I could see us keeping him vs wage demands.

Just seems like too many resources going to goalkeeper. Moss I believe uses a visa spot and I couldn't imagine is cheap. I know in this scenario it's good to have him, trustworthy keeper who is a good replacement for Duncan while he's injured, but it seems to similar to BK and Birraz, too many resources being used on a player who for the majority of the season is sitting on the bench.

Yea if hoff hits that point I can see it, but that's about it really.

[Grimario]

Moss is dual citizen, does not take a visa.

[Mark325]

Moss is dual citizen, does not take a visa.

There you go, didn't know that. That makes me more willing to keep him, I still think he'd be too much money to have sit on the bench for the majority of the season but that's just what I'd assume he's on, no idea how much he's actually earning

[GrantB]

If Clut keeps tackling his teammates at training, the way he's did yesterday, nobody will want him. Very hard tackle on Cowburn had everyone worried and Zane going off his head.

Cowburn finished training and didn't looked any worse for for the tackle

[StannyCFCJET]

If Clut keeps tackling his teammates at training, the way he's did yesterday, nobody will want him. Very hard tackle on Cowburn had everyone worried and Zane going off his head.

Cowburn finished training and didn't looked any worse for for the tackle

Clut probs annoyed he's been frozen out. How does a kid with that talent not get any game time? ?. Has to be an attitude or training problem

[MFKS]

Clut probs annoyed he's been frozen out. How does a kid with that talent not get any game time? ?. Has to be an attitude or training problem

Probably been left out as he not that good really

Ronny Dimi and daylight before Clut

[StannyCFCJET]

Probably been left out as he not that good really

Ronny Dimi and daylight before Clut

Yeah but Clut at brisbane was better then Shabow/Kosta/Champneess is now IMO so something has happened

[MFKS]

Yeah but Clut at brisbane was better then Shabow/Kosta/Champneess is now IMO so something has happened

Mate what you been smoking??

Champness achieved more on debut for the Jets than Clut did in his entire HAL career

[StannyCFCJET]

Mate what you been smoking??

Champness achieved more on debut for the Jets than Clut did in his entire HAL career

Now your the one that is smoking or are you forgetting the couple of screamers Clut scored when actually getting gametime for the Roar?

[MFKS]

Now your the one that is smoking or are you forgetting the couple of screamers Clut scored when actually getting gametime for the Roar?

You obviously forgetting Joey C put two Gypos on their arse before slotting it past their keeper and then celebrating with the away fans like a true Newy legend

There still achieved more than Clut has ever done

[380]

Clut = to Gibbs & Payne and many others not good enough for A League.

[plague]

You obviously forgetting Joey C put two Gypos on their arse before slotting it past their keeper and then celebrating with the away fans like a true Newy legend


cant believe blokes on here are being so disrespectful to the one true Joey.

learn 'em Member.

[StannyCFCJET]

cant believe blokes on here are being so disrespectful to the one true Joey.

learn 'em Member.

Never said Joey wasnt good but when we signed Clut he had shown good potenial we were happy and roar fans were spewing so what went wrong?

[The Dunster]

Clut is a state league player. Flashes of brilliance but incapable of doing it regularly at this level. Joey C has looked the part from his first appearance and improves every time he plays. Joey C is already a-league level odds are he's going to go a lot further than that.

[Bon]

Clut probs annoyed he's been frozen out. How does a kid with that talent not get any game time? ?. Has to be an attitude or training problem

The word is that its an attitude problem..

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The word is that its an attitude problem..

This.

Everything is good at training, good on the ball and quality.

His problem is his attitude, gaffa has told him to sort it out or he wont get a look in.

Doesn't seem like he's listening though.

[lil_masi]

If Clut keeps tackling his teammates at training, the way he's did yesterday, nobody will want him. Very hard tackle on Cowburn had everyone worried and Zane going off his head.

Cowburn finished training and didn't looked any worse for for the tackle

Cowburn is now out with an injured knee!!!

[plague]

Never said Joey wasnt good but when we signed Clut he had shown good potenial we were happy and roar fans were spewing so what went wrong?

isnt Clut competing for the same 'spot' as Vargas/Petratos/Shamwow/Brown?

If so yeah at best hes 4th on that list.

[Mark325]

It's a shame with clut, early last season he looked quite decent I felt

If he's got attitude problems though it isn't worth keeping him around when, as plague said he's competing currently with petratos and shabow who are just better. come January he'll be moved on

[Jeterpool]

It's a shame with clut, early last season he looked quite decent I felt

If he's got attitude problems though it isn't worth keeping him around when, as plague said he's competing currently with petratos and shabow. come January he'll be moved on

This is my general feeling too

[Tommyjet]

Speed (or lack there of) and low workrate are his down falls in my opinion

[Jetmaster]

Would have been interesting to see how Ernie would have dealt with the dual ego of Hoole and his agent.

[StannyCFCJET]

Cowburn is now out with an injured knee!!!

Say what?

[Jeterpool]

Say what?

Cowie has an owie

[The Dunster]

Would have been interesting to see how Ernie would have dealt with the dual ego of Hoole and his agent.

Did you read this article ? http://dailyfootballshow.com/if-i-can-get-those-things-right-andrew-hoole-keeping-a-lid-on-socceroos-ambitions/

Hoole's scored one goal and he's talking about getting called up for the Socceroos world cup campaign - the blokes a nut job. He's barely good enough to play in the a-league.

[lil_masi]

Club confirm Cowburn was injured at Wednesday's training. Sounds like Clut's tackle!!:angry:

[pv4]

He's barely good enough to play in the a-league.

Incorrect

[monz6]

Did you read this article ? http://dailyfootballshow.com/if-i-can-get-those-things-right-andrew-hoole-keeping-a-lid-on-socceroos-ambitions/

Hoole's scored one goal and he's talking about getting called up for the Socceroos world cup campaign - the blokes a nut job. He's barely good enough to play in the a-league.

That’s the way just make up facts to help support your arguement

[StannyCFCJET]

Did you read this article ? http://dailyfootballshow.com/if-i-can-get-those-things-right-andrew-hoole-keeping-a-lid-on-socceroos-ambitions/

Hoole's scored one goal and he's talking about getting called up for the Socceroos world cup campaign - the blokes a nut job. He's barely good enough to play in the a-league.

He's got two or 3 goals already same with assists. (Not praising him)

[380]

If Hoole is Socceroo material then that says more about the lack of quality we have to choose from.

[The Dunster]

That’s the way just make up facts to help support your arguement

He's scored one good goal this round and from that Hoole and his manager have gone to town

You coastie loving gypo.

[The Dunster]

He's got two or 3 goals already same with assists. (Not praising him)

The way hoole and his management carry on you'd think he's wrapped up the Johnny Warren Medal, Golden Boot and is sorting through offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Arnold got rid of him for a reason. Hoole is skilled but he is weak as piss mentally and easily persuaded / influenced both off and on the park.

[monz6]

He's scored one good goal this round and from that Hoole and his manager have gone to town

You coastie loving gypo.

Go the Jets

[Jetmaster]

Hoole scored a worldy against Roar last season....so what?

He is not consistent nor has he showed any maturity or ability under pressure.

He is a flat track bully who makes hay whilst the sun shines. He has never grabbed a game by the scruff of the neck.

[MFKS]

The way hoole and his management carry on you'd think he's wrapped up the Johnny Warren Medal, Golden Boot and is sorting through offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Arnold got rid of him for a reason. Hoole is skilled but he is weak as piss mentally and easily persuaded / influenced both off and on the park.

He at the Jets we get the spoon
He leaves we go up to 8th

He goes to Sydney who were grand finalists and he drags them to 7th. He ****s off and they win the comp

He goes to the Jets who are 8th and drags them to a spoon. He leaves and they take off and start flying

Proof is in the way his teams go with and without him

[The Dunster]

Go the Jets

Well in comrade.

[Jeterpool]

He at the Jets we get the spoon
He leaves we go up to 8th

He goes to Sydney who were grand finalists and he drags them to 7th. He ****s off and they win the comp

He goes to the Jets who are 8th and drags them to a spoon. He leaves and they take off and start flying

Proof is in the way his teams go with and without him

:lulzturtle:

[The Camel]

Been trying to think of players (Aussie not Visa) who could come in and strengthen the current squad who are not currently getting the game time they probably could be. Melb City seems to be the place to be looking at picking up players in either Jan or next season. Kilkenny seems out of favour there and would be wayyy more value for us than the likes of Brown. Tongyik last season I thought was great for a youngster too and would be an upgrade on Boogaard whilst costing less money. I saw the City youth team beat Victory 9-2 last week. Surely there are one or two future Champness types in that squad that could be tempted with game time. I could not believe Bratten was not starting every game for them either but he was back in the first 11 last night and IMO was the best on ground. Id be happy with the Jets chucking big coin at him.

[MFKS]

Been trying to think of players (Aussie not Visa) who could come in and strengthen the current squad who are not currently getting the game time they probably could be. Melb City seems to be the place to be looking at picking up players in either Jan or next season. Kilkenny seems out of favour there and would be wayyy more value for us than the likes of Brown. Tongyik last season I thought was great for a youngster too and would be an upgrade on Boogaard whilst costing less money. I saw the City youth team beat Victory 9-2 last week. Surely there are one or two future Champness types in that squad that could be tempted with game time. I could not believe Bratten was not starting every game for them either but he was back in the first 11 last night and IMO was the best on ground. Id be happy with the Jets chucking big coin at him.

I would also look at Red Aids

Gombau going to want to clear some out to bring in his tikka takka type players

[plague]

Remember the good old days when blokes on here wanted to sign Karem Bulut?

Life was simpler back then.

[pv4]

Remember the good old days when blokes on here wanted to sign Karem Bulut?

Life was simpler back then.

Life's a ganble.

Would still take him in a heartbeat, hey.

Dude is on 6 goals in 13 games in the Turkish 2nd div currently.