2019/20 Squad

[plague]

Ivan is fundamentally too slow to play the style we (Ernie) want to play.

You need someone who can box to box as a LB/RB, to overlap and get back. He gets burned by fast wingers too often.

i know you are reporting these things as facts, but they arent.

Ivan was plenty good enough to play in this league and unless you can provide proper 'got burned'* stats then id contend every single one of the dudes that played in the backs were caught out just as often. Inc Gorgeous George.

and i know 'you' saw him get burned. I did too. Im just not sure you saw all the other times everyone else got burned too, because i def saw that.


* getting burned by Arzani doesnt count in these stats because Arzani is a Champions League Cup trophy plate winner and winner of the bestest player in the world award several times.

[pv4]

i know you are reporting these things as facts, but they arent.

Agreed with plaguesey.

Apart from Arzani, who burnt many left backs and is the pinnacle of Australian Football along with Zone League 1 Third Grade to form a kind of twin peaked mountaintop, I don't recall many players that handed it to Ivan more than they did or would have to any other left back in our or any other squad.

[Bon]

Nah, I'm with Roundball on this one..

I saw Ivan at Markettown Woolworths the other day and easily burnt past him in the rice/noodle aisle..
Fold the club.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I saw Ivan at Markettown Woolworths the other day and easily burnt past him in the rice/noodle aisle..
Fold the club.

And thats saying something if Bon is burning past you.........

[380]

I will take Ivan over Jackson any day of the week

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Roy O'Carovan to Brisbane Roar as Marquee.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Roy O'Carovan to Brisbane Roar as Marquee.

As a marquee?... shiiiit...His agent must be good.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

As a marquee?... shiiiit...His agent must be good.

Yup, he wanted more $ here than his last contract and he only played 60% of his games...

[380]

Marquee for the sole purpose of only having his wages not being included in the cap i am tipping.

Marquee is used for nothing more than this purpose now and hasn't for a long time been used for its proper intended purpose. Like most things about our national competition it has become watered down mediocre rubbish.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Marquee for the sole purpose of only having his wages not being included in the cap i am tipping.

Marquee is used for nothing more than this purpose now and hasn't for a long time been used for its proper intended purpose. Like most things about our in name only national competition it has become watered down mediocre rubbish.

For sure.
For him to get wages that are high enough to get outside of the cap, Brisbane must be desperate.

[380]

So Ivan moves on because Jackson will be first choice over a current national U23's player.

I see this season most certainly being the biggest shit show since Stubbins

[Roundball Enthusiast]

So Ivan moves on because Jackson will be first choice over a current national U23's player.

I see this season most certainly being the biggest shit show since Stubbins

thing is, Jackson can improve so much more than Ivan can.

Sooner people realise this the better.

[StannyCFCJET]

thing is, Jackson can improve so much more than Ivan can.

Sooner people realise this the better.

Yeah at CB, He doesnt have the technical or Athletic build for playing fullback

[mic22]

Ivan officially gone.
Big mistake.

[380]

thing is, Jackson can improve so much more than Ivan can.

Sooner people realise this the better.

So Jackson has been here since the 15/16 season ( happy to be corrected ) is 2 yrs older than Vujica. Just when can we expect to see this blossoming of Jackson at LB materialize ?.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

So Jackson has been here since the 15/16 season ( happy to be corrected ) is 2 yrs older than Vujica. Just when can we expect to see this blossoming of Jackson at LB materialize ?.

As soon as he's picked over the useless boogz/topor combo each week. Use one of those to mentor, not both.

[StannyCFCJET]

As soon as he's picked over the useless boogz/topor combo each week. Use one of those to mentor, not both.

But he will be our LB with Vujica gone and Langios will probs play CB

[380]

As soon as he's picked over the useless boogz/topor combo each week. Use one of those to mentor, not both.

You have lost me. Your saying he going to better than Ivan which is the LB role but then say his ability will materialize when he is picked over Topor or Boogs which is the middle of defence ???.

You don't need to be a genius to realize something has has happened after Ivan recovered from illness early last season. He never really got much of a look in after recovering from that and there was speculation at the time words were had between the boss and Vujica.

[The Dunster]

Big mistake to let the peoples champion leave. Jackson being played out of position isn't good for him or the club.

[Bon]

Big mistake to let the peoples champion leave. Jackson being played out of position isn't good for him or the club.

This..

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Ivan to Western United.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Are you just naming South Americans?

Cause I don't think Internacional's leading goal scorer last year is going to move to the A League at 35...


At least make it fun, like Guiseppe Rossi or Maxi Lopez or something. Lol.

https://twitter.com/robvad10/status/1142941397835632640

You were saying? We will sign him. ;)

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Ivan to Western United.

As discussed

https://twitter.com/wufcofficial/status/1142943353664761856

[380]

Should have acquired Jackson instead, he going places as a LB.

[plague]

we all have to appreciate though that by the time Merrick gets the ass in December the new coach will have his "not my squad" excuse all typed out nice on a sheet to read out at the press conference.

its just good to see that after a few years of sillyness we are finally getting back to the stable shitstorm we are all comfortable with.

[The Dunster]

I can see Ernie getting Millered before the season even starts.

[belchardo]

As discussed

https://twitter.com/wufcofficial/status/1142943353664761856

you'd think they'd photoshop him into at least a green shirt!

[Jeterpool]

1 Glen Moss – signed until 19/20
3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 19/20
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 19/20
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 20/21
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 20/21
14 Kaine Sheppard - signed until 19/20
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 21/22
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 19/20
20 Lewis Italiano - signed until 19/20
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 20/21
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 19/20
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 19/20
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 21/22
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 20/21

xx Matt Millar - signed until 20/21
xx Nick Fitzgerald - signed until 20/21
25 Jack Simmons - unsure, youth contract (i.e. not first team)

18 Spots used, 5 remaining (including 4 visa spots available)

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Lots of off-contract players at the end of the season, perfect for the new incoming manager.

[plague]

Lots of off-contract players at the end of the season, perfect for the new incoming manager.

except, of course, being the Jets we'll re-sign 80% of them to extensions before we rissole the manager just to clog the toilet for another few seasons.

[Jeterpool]

I feel this season will be one of participation more than expectation.

[Frodo]

https://twitter.com/robvad10/status/1142941397835632640

You were saying? We will sign him. ;)

Firstly, thankfully that doesn't say anything worth worrying about. Just that someone said that someone said that an agent spoke to WSW.

Secondly if we sign a 35 year old drugs cheat I'll be calling that filthy Gypo CEO and telling him to right **** off. We have a bad enough name without that rubbish dragging us even further down.

[Frodo]

I feel this season will be one of participation more than expectation.

Yes, we will be participating in a battle for the first team to be relegated... Even without a second division.

[Frodo]

1 Glen Moss – signed until 19/20
3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 19/20
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 19/20
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 20/21
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 20/21
14 Kaine Sheppard - signed until 19/20
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 21/22
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 19/20
20 Lewis Italiano - signed until 19/20
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 20/21
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 19/20
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 19/20
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 21/22
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 20/21

xx Matt Millar - signed until 20/21
xx Nick Fitzgerald - signed until 20/21
25 Jack Simmons - unsure, youth contract (i.e. not first team)

18 Spots used, 5 remaining (including 4 visa spots available)

There are maybe 3 players in that list who I think would get game time at a top 6 club. Another 4 or 5 who would make the bench.
The filthy Gypo must be close to completing his sabotage of our club. Hopefully once we truly implode he leaves. I'd be ok with playing 2nd division football if it means that sack of poop leaves.

[380]

This upcoming run on the sniff of an oily rag shitshow has a Hoolie Doolie return written all over it.

I wonder how many members email the club putting a hold on any auto renewal membership and just sit tight til the eve of the comp to see just how much of a cut price rabble they put on the park this season.

[Jeterpool]

This upcoming run on the sniff of an oily rag shitshow has a Hoolie Doolie return written all over it.

I wonder how many members email the club putting a hold on any auto renewal membership and just sit tight til the eve of the comp to see just how much of a cut price rabble they put on the park this season.

I don't expect Hoole would be back after the way he left the club 2 years ago - Lawrie is still in charge.

And if we did re-sign him, I'm out.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I dont see us getting Hoole back. We're well stocked with shit tier players in the middle, we need a striker (or two) and some defenders.

[380]

I hope i am wrong also as i will be extremely pissed but this season has if you have A League experience and play for next to minimal wage apply within with all past wrongs forgiven.

Fold the club.

[plague]

Can't believe you blokes want to reject a bloke that just had a successful season in Europe.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Can't believe you blokes want to reject a bloke that just had a successful season in Europe.

Why? He got relegated from Europe to Newcastle 2nd divsion...

And they say there is no PRO/REL for AUS Football. The System is perfect.

[380]

Can't believe you blokes want to reject a bloke that just had a successful season in Europe.

Only at Beerfest

[Tommyjet]

Abdiel Arroyo

[Jeterpool]

Abdiel Arroyo

Apparently so.

As long as he has his own boots, isn't nicknamed after ammunition or keeps a mask down this dacks I'm willing to give him a chance

[StannyCFCJET]

Apparently so.

As long as he has his own boots, isn't nicknamed after ammunition or keeps a mask down this dacks I'm willing to give him a chance

Lawrie on Facebook says he's singed

[Jeterpool]

Lawrie on Facebook says he's singed

Let's hope he's quick to fire when he arrives

[plague]

so how long til hes recovered from his knee injury?

[baldrick]

Let's hope he's quick to fire when he arrives

I see what you did there.:lol:

[380]

So he comes too us as a striker ? Can't wait too see where Ernie plays him then. Clearly at the point of attack will be out of the question

[plague]

So he comes too us as a striker ? Can't wait too see where Ernie plays him then. Clearly at the point of attack will be out of the question

Ivan has left. meet your new left back.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Let's hope he's quick to fire when he arrives

Well, thats the burning question isn't it...

[Poshpom]

Well, thats the burning question isn't it...

Of course he's singed, after all, there's no smoke without fire!

[pv4]

Of course he's singed, after all, there's no smoke without fire!

What about smoke machines?

[Frodo]

So it sounds like we have no control over when he actually arrives and won't know what state of fitness he is in until he arrives.

#justjetsthings

Fingers crossed he does well. This will be his 6th loan in 5 years. So at least he is probably be handy at moving his stuff.

[Bremsstrahlung]

That part of the article amused me also.
“Hopefully he will be here before FFA Cup”. It doesn’t mention visa issues or anything, just that he will head back to his club post Conccaf. So why can’t we, idk, try and sort out his arrival date and get him here for preseason.
I guess we should be happy if he’s here before round 8.

Sounds like he’s gonna be burnt out when he gets here if he was singed.

[Jeterpool]

I wonder if he speaks English? If not, I wonder who would speak Spanish in the squad?

[Bon]

What about smoke machines?

Dry ice.. :wink:

[Bon]

Abdiel Arroyo

Can we start cueing up the Van Halen for if/when he scores?

[lil_masi]

He scored for Panama 2 days ago.

https://au.soccerway.com/players/abdiel-arroyo/166554/

[Bon]

I just saw that he was born in Colón, he should fit right at home here with our club then..

[The Dunster]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LAJ58lsgvo

He's scoring against some pretty woeful defence even by A-League standards.

He would not have cost us too much coin so could be a good value signing - but he's hardly going to be scoring 15 goals in a season.

[Tommyjet]

It's a gamble and one we had to make given the circumstances surrounding finances. He probably has the potential for 10/15 goals given half decent service but I feel more optimistic about Champness hitting that mark at this stage.

[Tommyjet]

Also if we aren't going to build championship calibre squads id prefer to buy cheaper, younger imports with potential to cash in on

[turbojetfireV8]

so we need someone from that area who may or may not be able to communicate with him? so when is Ernie announcing he's signed Fabio Ferreira as a translator? (ex-gypo, fits the remit ;) )

[baldrick]

Can we start cueing up the Van Halen for if/when he scores?

Great minds think alike ��

[Bon]

Arroyo was subbed on in the 46th minute today against the USA in the CONCACAF Gold Cup..
They lost 1-0, but that's still not a bad effort against the yanks I guess..

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Soooo, we finishing 8th or 10th this year?

[skullboy]

Soooo, we finishing 8th or 10th this year?

Be a bit more ambitious. We could be the first team to finish 11th.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Be a bit more ambitious. We could be the first team to finish 11th.

Truuuue, WU is so unexciting I had forgotten they even existed.

[belchardo]

Truuuue, WU is so unexciting I had forgotten they even existed.

speaking of whom

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9e9X8uUYAAtovM.jpg:large

interesting away strip. and before anybody goes off about being off topic, there strip is far more interesting than talking about our squad.

[StannyCFCJET]

speaking of whom

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9e9X8uUYAAtovM.jpg:large

interesting away strip. and before anybody goes off about being off topic, there strip is far more interesting than talking about our squad.

I like em

[mic22]

Can we start cueing up the Van Halen for if/when he scores?

Looks like someone is listening
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzPojBggY_t/?igshid=1maib63lx384

[Couscous]

The new Carlos.

[Retro Jet]

I dropped in yesterday morning to see the 1st day of training.
Saw Bert, Clakka and the chinese dude.
Todd and the dog were there as usual. Not much else happening apart from a bit of keeper training.
Medicals only, I think? Stuff coulda happened after I left.

[Jeterpool]

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6253295/a-league-joey-champness-hip-hops-to-la-for-start-of-pre-season/?cs=7580

Yes, it's an article from the Herald on Joey going to LA, but I took this interesting tid-bit from it


Champness, who is contracted to the Jets for another two years, spent time during the off-season in LA.

I have him entering the last year of his contract this season. Good news if we've quietly re-signed or extended him.

[Jeterpool]

1 Glen Moss – signed until 19/20
3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 19/20
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 19/20
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 20/21
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 20/21
14 Kaine Sheppard - signed until 19/20
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 21/22
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 19/20
20 Lewis Italiano - signed until 19/20
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 20/21
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 20/21
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 19/20
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 21/22
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 20/21

xx Matt Millar - signed until 20/21
xx Nick Fitzgerald - signed until 20/21
xx Abdiel Arroyo - signed on loan ending 19/20 (Foreign)
25 Jack Simmons - unsure, youth contract (i.e. not first team)

19 Spots used, 4 remaining (including 3 visa spots available)

[Tommyjet]

I wonder how many we'll use up, maybe leave a couple free for January if new/added investment is forthcoming

[Bon]

1 Glen Moss – signed until 19/20
3 Jason Hoffman – signed until 19/20
4 Nigel Boogaard – signed until 19/20
5 Ben Kantarovski – signed until 19/20
6 Steven Ugarkovic – signed until 20/21
7 Dimitri Petratos – signed until 20/21
14 Kaine Sheppard - signed until 19/20
18 John Koutroumbis – signed until 21/22
19 Kosta Petratos - signed until 19/20
20 Lewis Italiano - signed until 19/20
22 Lachlan Jackson – signed until 20/21
23 Matthew Ridenton - signed until 19/20 (Foreign)
24 Joe Champness – signed until 20/21
28 Patrick Langlois – signed until 19/20
32 Angus Thurgate – signed until 21/22
44 Nikolai Topor-Stanley – signed until 20/21

xx Matt Millar - signed until 20/21
xx Nick Fitzgerald - signed until 20/21
xx Abdiel Arroyo - signed on loan ending 19/20
25 Jack Simmons - unsure, youth contract (i.e. not first team)

18 Spots used, 5 remaining (including 4 visa spots available)

On that list, Arroyo would be foreign wouldn't he.. So with him and Ridenton, that would leave 3 visa spots left, yeah?

[Jeterpool]

On that list, Arroyo would be foreign wouldn't he.. So with him and Ridenton, that would leave 3 visa spots left, yeah?

I jsut updated the numbers a bit

[Bon]

I jsut updated the numbers a bit

Jeeez, I know its the off-season but pick up your game mate.. :rof:

[Couscous]

Objectively, is he any good?

[pv4]

Objectively, is he any good?

There are very few on that list that are any good.

[MFKS]

Nick Fitzgerald

FMD

Suppose the only saving grace is it means Raheem is less likely to get a run here

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Nick Fitzgerald

FMD

Suppose the only saving grace is it means Raheem is less likely to get a run here

another fkn coastie. fold the club.

[380]

Fitzgerald LOL. Bloke must have to remind himself each morning just what town he is in so he knows which clubs he plays for and still to prove himself HAL standard.

[Alton]

Fitzgerald LOL. Bloke must have to remind himself each morning just what town he is in so he knows which clubs he plays for and still to prove himself HAL standard.

I hear you but I am prepared to give him a go, he will get first crack at a wide front man rather than waiting his turn as fill in.

[Jetkel]

. double

[Jetkel]

I hear you but I am prepared to give him a go, he will get first crack at a wide front man rather than waiting his turn as fill in.

Agree. He did have a couple of decent seasons at City. I'm sure he started for a year & was leading the Johnny Warren for a while I think (may be wrong) or was at least looking a lot better then most thought he was? Not a world beater but given our budget, decent pick up.

I really like the signing of Millar. Our best acquisition imo despite his previous destination. Haven't been on here for long so not sure if he's been discussed.

Who knows with Arroyo though. On paper doesn't look like a bad pick up, but I say that every year about the South American conveyer belt. Or is it central American? Egh tomato, tomarto.

[plague]

Haven't been on here for long so not sure if he's been discussed.


who?

no one knows who you're talking about mate. think you've got bad info no one with that name is playing here.


hashtagfakenews
hashtagstaywoke
hashtagjetfuelcantmeltsteelbeams

[Couscous]

Objectively, is he any good?

Apologies, I'll clarify. Is Joey a decent hip-hop artist, or just mediocre?

[Jetkel]

who?

no one knows who you're talking about mate. think you've got bad info no one with that name is playing here.


hashtagfakenews
hashtagstaywoke
hashtagjetfuelcantmeltsteelbeams

Huh? Talking about Matt Millar.

[plague]

Huh? Talking about Matt Millar.

The ex Roar captain?

[Jetkel]

The ex Roar captain?

Yep, signed a 5 year marquee deal.

[The Dunster]

Apologies, I'll clarify. Is Joey a decent hip-hop artist, or just mediocre?

He doesn't need to be decent or good. He just needs to be relevant to an audience.

A lot of these record contracts and the associated promotion are essentially just financial loans to the artist.

The real money is in writing credits and publication. If you fail to secure those it's pretty much going to end with you playing until you are 90 years old in nursing homes to extinguish the debt.

[plague]

Yep, signed a 5 year marquee deal.

Geez, that sounds like a bit of a silly signing.


Go Jets though.

[380]

Yep, signed a 5 year marquee deal.

How's his knees

[Tommyjet]

Apparently we along with perth enquired about signing Alex gersbach before he signed in Denmark. No doubt we would of lost out to Perth if he wanted to come back to the a-league but I'll take the positive out of it that at least we may be looking to have an actual left back at left back this season.
Gotta find the positive somewhere no matter how small.

[Jetkel]

How's his knees

Don't worry about his knees, he uses his feet to kick the ball.

[StannyCFCJET]

The fact that we won't sign a proper LB to replace the two we lost really irks me

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The fact that we won't sign a proper LB to replace the two we lost really irks me

To be fair, neither of them were really good LB's anyway.

[StannyCFCJET]

To be fair, neither of them were really good LB's anyway.

Georgie was a good Aleague LB.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Georgie was a good Aleague LB.

His first season, the second season he was pretty useless.

[380]

His first season, the second season he was pretty useless.

Your kidding right ?. There were games when it looked like he was the only one to give a rats backside.

[StannyCFCJET]

Your kidding right ?. There were games when it looked like he was the only one to give a rats backside.

Agree on the passion but tracking back he was awful at times

[Aegon]

His first season, the second season he was pretty useless.

Really? He was close to player of the year last season.

[Tommyjet]

Interview with Merrick 442, he says we don't have any more money left for foreigners. Hand us the spoon already

[The Dunster]

Interview with Merrick 442, he says we don't have any more money left for foreigners. Hand us the spoon already

It's Ok Kaz Patafta is an Aussie.

[MFKS]

Any chance our club can do something this off season??

Like make a signing or shoot ourselves in the foot by sacking the coach or something

This stability BS is annoying and it ain't the Jets I leave and loathe

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Any chance our club can do something this off season??

Like make a signing or shoot ourselves in the foot by sacking the coach or something

This stability BS is annoying and it ain't the Jets I leave and loathe

It's boring being mediocre.

[plague]

I want Middleby to be the new FFA CEO.

that would be ace.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN yesterday
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstrial170719.mp4

[plague]

NBN yesterday
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstrial170719.mp4

oh wow, can you feel the excitement?

Moss sounds like hed rather be in a turkish prison than Jets training, and he cited Jason Hoffmans return as a big deal for the club.

whooo boy, this is gonna be a special season of stink.

[mic22]

Weird post on Instagram today from the jets
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FVN5_IYs0/?igshid=nxltvq9lxztb
What's the point, really?

[Charman]

Any chance our club can do something this off season??

Like make a signing or shoot ourselves in the foot by sacking the coach or something

This stability BS is annoying and it ain't the Jets I leave and loathe

Joey C won’t be back. That may help with the stability issue.

[StannyCFCJET]

Joey C won’t be back. That may help with the stability issue.

Say what

[Jeterpool]

Weird post on Instagram today from the jets
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FVN5_IYs0/?igshid=nxltvq9lxztb
What's the point, really?

I actually shot them that bit of info earlier in the week.

Club were getting a bit of a beating on Twitter about other clubs doing lots of media posts (Not from you), so they've done some.

Pretty funny how some need constant engagement while others don't.

He's a popular ex player and so I shot them the bit of info.

[belchardo]

have o'neills been a training shirt sponsor for a while?

[Jeterpool]

have o'neills been a training shirt sponsor for a while?

I think they're new. Want it Falken last year?

[belchardo]

Could be right. Does anybody remember a press release?

[Tommyjet]

Could be right. Does anybody remember a press release?

I know you can buy falken tyres from O'Neill's

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN tonight, Kanta and Hoff giving blood:

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsblood200719.mp4

BTW, thought the O'Neills/Falken 4 for 3 thing went hand in hand didn't it? (i.e. it was O'Neills you had to buy them through)

[mic22]

I actually shot them that bit of info earlier in the week.

Club were getting a bit of a beating on Twitter about other clubs doing lots of media posts (Not from you), so they've done some.

Pretty funny how some need constant engagement while others don't.

He's a popular ex player and so I shot them the bit of info.


I'm not annoyed by some extra social media content... I just found this one a bit odd/unusual.
Kind of sending a message to an ex when you know she's with someone else :D

[tomo]

Birighitti released by City. Anyone keen to see him return to the Jets?

[Alton]

Birighitti released by City. Anyone keen to see him return to the Jets?

Yep, Mossy vulnerable as the years roll on.

[StannyCFCJET]

Birighitti released by City. Anyone keen to see him return to the Jets?

Going to the scum

[evolution]

Birighitti released by City. Anyone keen to see him return to the Jets?

Would be nice but he's apparently signing on with the slack-jawed yokels down the road.

[tomo]

Would be nice but he's apparently signing on with the slack-jawed yokels down the road.

Thats a fair bit of an upgrade from BK

[Jetmaster]

Thats a fair bit of an upgrade from BK

At least BK has actually played football in the last couple of years.

[pv4]

At least BK has actually played football in the last couple of years.

Quantity over quality right

[Jetmaster]

Quantity over quality right

Don't show much quality riding the pine. Flapper has played only 126 competitive games since 2008, with 77 of them for us.

Nobody really knows how good he is now. Being snapped up by the Gypos ahead of every other club doesn't bode well.

Geez it would have been funny if BK stayed there and they were competing again.

[Bremsstrahlung]

As long as Hoole remains at Broadmeadow Jets I’m happy.

[pv4]

Don't show much quality riding the pine. Flapper has played only 126 competitive games since 2008, with 77 of them for us.

Nobody really knows how good he is now. Being snapped up by the Gypos ahead of every other club doesn't bode well.

Geez it would have been funny if BK stayed there and they were competing again.

You've received my interest, how many games has BK played in the same time frame in comparison? Genuine question. I wouldn't have thought BK has played that many more in that time.

[belchardo]

You've received my interest, how many games has BK played in the same time frame in comparison? Genuine question. I wouldn't have thought BK has played that many more in that time.

wikipedia suggests 119 in the same period.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN tonight on upcoming Wankerers trial match

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstopor300719.mp4

[pv4]

wikipedia suggests 119 in the same period.

Thanks Belch

Interested to see if Jetmaster accepts those statistics and would like to vary his/her comments about BK actually playing football in comparison.

[Hunter403]

Keogh leaving Perth

[Beeen]

Has our Panamanian goal scoring machine arrived yet?

[Jeterpool]

Has our Panamanian goal scoring machine arrived yet?

Yes, he was interviewed last week.

[tomo]

Has our Panamanian goal scoring machine arrived yet?

He was at the Edgy game on the weekend. Looks very fit

[Tommyjet]

Keogh leaving Perth
According to the herald we were interested before he decided to take the money in Saudi Arabia. Probably the club just pretending to still be players in the player market to give us suffering fans some more false hope

[Jetmaster]

Thanks Belch

Interested to see if Jetmaster accepts those statistics and would like to vary his/her comments about BK actually playing football in comparison.

It has never been said BK has achieved great heights. Even BK himself knows that. Flapper with all his fanbois and reputation just hasn't achieved what he could have nor played a decent amount of football.

[Bon]

According to the herald we were interested before he decided to take the money in Saudi Arabia. Probably the club just pretending to still be players in the player market to give us suffering fans some more false hope

Spot on..

[lil_masi]

Apparently we're about to sign 37yo Wes Hoolahan. Played 300+ games for norwich. Used sparsely last season for west brom. Attacking mid. Very technical, calm on the ball, dictates play. Can play left mid.

Sound like possibly a mid of dimi, wes, kanta/uga.

[Bon]

Apparently we're about to sign 37yo Wes Hoolahan. Played 300+ games for norwich. Used sparsely last season for west brom. Attacking mid. Very technical, calm on the ball, dictates play. Can play left mid.

Sound like possibly a mid of dimi, wes, kanta/uga.

The Irish Messi, or "Wessi"... As wikipedia has him.. :rof:

[Premy]

1628

[Frodo]

I am a Wes fan, enjoyed watching him over the years. He is still very mobile and has a great football IQ. Would kill it here with the time and space in our amateur league, and hopefully a quick Panamanian front man banging them in.

[Tommyjet]

Interesting signing. Enjoyed watching him for Norwich, hopefully still a fit little dynamo.
Just love the fact we have another left footer, a team can never have too many lefties

[lil_masi]

Daniel Garb was saying he would be a very good signing but also said he'll need 2 DM behind him, which may sound like him being our attacking mid and dimi back to the wing. Dont know how dimi would feel about that and he also prefers being central. Thoughts?

I was hoping he'd play left mid and we'd have 1 DM, however doesnt sound like he's one to do too much defensive work.

[Frodo]

Daniel Garb was saying he would be a very good signing but also said he'll need 2 DM behind him, which may sound like him being our attacking mid and dimi back to the wing. Dont know how dimi would feel about that and he also prefers being central. Thoughts?

I was hoping he'd play left mid and we'd have 1 DM, however doesnt sound like he's one to do too much defensive work.


Wessi on the left. Dimi in behind, Arroyo (i.e Areola.. i.e Nipples from now on) up top and Fitzgerald on the right.

Joey will have to fight for a spot if his Karaoke career doesn't kick on.


**I don't rate Dimi as a 10, just showing how we will probably line up**

[lil_masi]

Wessi on the left. Dimi in behind, Arroyo (i.e Areola.. i.e Nipples from now on) up top and Fitzgerald on the right.

Joey will have to fight for a spot if his Karaoke career doesn't kick on.


**I don't rate Dimi as a 10, just showing how we will probably line up**

Yeah we need more creativity in midfield in order for our attack to get service. If we only got dimi #10, stop him and we aint gonna score goals. Kanta and Uga are gonna provide nothing forward.

[pv4]

Article in The Herald (http://bit.ly/4kb77v) from Gardiner confirms the clubs are in talks with Wessi.

It also stated the club is only planning to use 20/23 full contracted squad spots available, and only 3/9 scholarship contracted squad spots available. Heading into the season with 23/32 possible players sounds very risky to me.

If Nabbout's agent was telling the truth that we only had 250k to throw at the remaining 4 squad spots possible, you'd think we've just thrown caution to the wind and offered it all to Wes here.

Honestly I'm going to be really annoyed if/when Lawrie & Ernie whinge about an injury or two hurting us this year. Our squad is IMO too thin to be heading into a season with.

[Beeen]

Article in The Herald (http://bit.ly/4kb77v) from Gardiner confirms the clubs are in talks with Wessi.

It also stated the club is only planning to use 20/23 full contracted squad spots available, and only 3/9 scholarship contracted squad spots available. Heading into the season with 23/32 possible players sounds very risky to me.

If Nabbout's agent was telling the truth that we only had 250k to throw at the remaining 4 squad spots possible, you'd think we've just thrown caution to the wind and offered it all to Wes here.

Honestly I'm going to be really annoyed if/when Lawrie & Ernie whinge about an injury or two hurting us this year. Our squad is IMO too thin to be heading into a season with.

We're no strangers to club, you know the rules and so do i. A full commitments what i'm thinking of and you wouldn't get this from any other club.

[Jetkel]

Terrific signing if true. Didn't play much for the baggies last year but they've got a stacked midfield.. & 2 shit managers.

[Bon]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/jets-set-to-sign-former-premier-league-player

No new info, basically just what lil_masi said earlier..

[Dogshot99]

NEWCASTLE Jets are in talks with former Irish international and Norwich City captain Wes Hoolahan.

The 37-year-old midfielder, who captained the Canaries in the Premier League and was their player of the season two years ago, played for West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship

The classy No.10 had been training with Cambridge United in England but appears poised to move to the A-League, with the Jets the frontrunner.

Hoolahan was close to joining Warren Joyce at Melbourne City last season and the Jets confirmed on Thursday that they were in discussions with the classy playmaker.

READ MORE: Newcastle Jets news

Cambridge United manager Collin Calderwood was hopeful of signing the veteran after he impressed in trials against Glasgow Rangers, Leicester and Ipswich but told the Irish Sun newspaper that he believed Hoolahan was headed to Australia.

"There's a nice opportunity for him, we've got no hold on him," Calderwood said. "We wish him all the best, it's a blow for us. Every indication was that he was going to be a very important factor in helping us achieve what we want to achieve this season. I really enjoyed having him around the environment and he's definitely helped everyone."

Hoolahan earned 43 caps for Ireland, scored their opening goal against Sweden at the 2016 European Championship and wore the skipper's armband under Roy Keane.

He has spent the majority of his career at Norwich, where he was known as the Irish Messi or Wessi, and scored 47 goals in 323 games in 10 years at Carrow Road.

Former Newcastle United coach and Norwich legend Ian Crook is understood to have a high opinion of Hoolahan and spoke to him about joining Western Sydney Wanderers previously.

Hoolahan made 10 appearances for West Brom in the English Championship last season. Although in the twilight of his career, Hoolahan is extremely fit and only retired from international football in 2018.

Football Association of Ireland CEO John Delaney praised the impact that Hoolahan had during his time with Ireland and described him as a 'role model' for young players.

"There is no doubt in my mind that Wes Hoolahan will be remembered as one of the most technically gifted players ever to pull on the Ireland jersey," Delaney said.

The Jets, who plan to go with a squad of 20 senior and three scholarship players, have one place to fill on the roster.

Just fyi.

[The Dunster]

The gap between the Championship and A-League is massive. The jets might have actually got something right for a change.
The question is why did he sign for the Jets ? What could we possibly have offered him that others didn't ? [because he definitely would have got offers from other clubs].

[Aegon]

The gap between the Championship and A-League is massive. The jets might have actually got something right for a change.
The question is why did he sign for the Jets ? What could we possibly have offered him that others didn't ? [because he definitely would have got offers from other clubs].

Don't overlook the Sea change factor. Plenty from old blightey have a soft spot for Aus and would be keen to have a go over here in their twilight years.

[MFKS]

The gap between the Championship and A-League is massive. The jets might have actually got something right for a change.
The question is why did he sign for the Jets ? What could we possibly have offered him that others didn't ? [because he definitely would have got offers from other clubs].

It says in talks

So he now signed and sealed or is this just more Terry Venabeles like BS from the club to paper over the reality we going in with little strengthening AGAIN??

[Jetmaster]

It says in talks

So he now signed and sealed or is this just more Terry Venabeles like BS from the club to paper over the reality we going in with little strengthening AGAIN??

You have answered your own question - we are in talks and interested. That isn't BS.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Good news if we can actually pull it off.
Can’t say that’s a terrible signing.

Do I think it’ll come through?
Probs not.
(Hopefully reverse psychology will work)

[Roundball Enthusiast]

We're going to get dumpstered this season with or without him. Doesn't matter.

[turbojetfireV8]

Forgot to post this the other night, Fitzgerald on joining the team:

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsfitzgeraldnew020819.mp4

[Tommyjet]

Reports Wes has agreed terms and flying in for medical

[plague]

Reports Wes has agreed terms and flying in for a knee reconstruction


fixed it for you.

[Aegon]

Wes Hoolahan has been announced.

The Newcastle Jets can exclusively reveal to it's Members that former Irish international and Norwich City legend, Wes Hoolahan, has signed a one-year-deal!

Hoolahan is a 43-time Ireland international, with more than 350 appearances for Norwich City throughout their time in the English Premier League, Championship, and League One.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to play abroad and I’m delighted that I’ll be playing in Newcastle this season,” Hoolahan said.

“There are some quality players throughout the league and I’m looking forward to testing myself in a new environment.

“I’m really excited to be coming to Newcastle, it’s an entirely new challenge for me and I can’t wait to get started.”

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/a-league-irish-messi-signs-newcastle

[Bon]

Well, we got there..
Not sure what to make of his age, but have heard a lot of talk that he's still got it.. (Well, for this league he should)

[380]

Geez almost parity between his international appearances and age.

[Bon]

Any word on Jowic and if we will see him back here soon?
Or is it all parties and hoes over in LA?

[The Dunster]

Well, we got there..
Not sure what to make of his age, but have heard a lot of talk that he's still got it.. (Well, for this league he should)

If he's 10% the player he used to be that will be more than enough to destroy our opposition.

[Tommyjet]

Any word on Jowic and if we will see him back here soon?
Or is it all parties and hoes over in LA?

I know he got an extension to his stay, not sure how long

[StannyCFCJET]

Any word on Jowic and if we will see him back here soon?
Or is it all parties and hoes over in LA?

Isnt he back down under?

[Bon]

I know he got an extension to his stay, not sure how long


Isnt he back down under?

Hmmmm.. These two comments don't add up.. haha :gent:

[plague]

Any word on Jowic and if we will see him back here soon?
Or is it all parties and hoes over in LA?

Ray Gatt just posted on Twitter that he's joined N'sync.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN tonight Hoolahan
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoolahn090819.mp4
NBN last night cup win
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatvictory080819.mp4

[Retro Jet]

NBN tonight Hoolahan
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoolahn090819.mp4
NBN last night cup win
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatvictory080819.mp4

Anyone else find the NBN sound levels all over the shop?

[turbojetfireV8]

Anyone else find the NBN sound levels all over the shop?

I always find it a bonus when they actually remember to add the audio... :D

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsugarkovic120819.mp4

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Newcastle Jets and Joey Champness have mutually terminated his contract so that the 22-year-old can chase his music dream. However the winger has signed an upgraded deal with the Jets until end of the 2021/2022 season, which will apply if he returns to football..........................

[StannyCFCJET]

Newcastle Jets and Joey Champness have mutually terminated his contract so that the 22-year-old can chase his music dream. However the winger has signed an upgraded deal with the Jets until end of the 2021/2022 season, which will apply if he returns to football..........................

****ing joke

[evolution]

****ing joke

I'm not happy about this but really it's no win situation for us... either we get this scenario or we have disgruntled player resenting the club and f@#king off anyway. What can we do?

[380]

****ing joke

Yep and you can put your house on it that the club jumped at the chance and seen it as another golden opportunity to save a few $$$$.

I note the Jets ( happy to be corrected ) on there website are not providing a running membership tally. I would bet that membership at this point in time is well down on this time last year.

Less Budget
Peoples Champ being released ( club can piss in peoples pockets all they like this decision was a money saver )
Zane's position not being replaced
The circus around Champness
Smaller Squad

From the moment our Gypo CEO came out and said Lee would not be funding the club like previous seasons as Stanny put it the club has been a ****ing joke. The Champness situation is just the latest. Surely this approach must mess with the players heads and if the season gets off to a poor start results wise then this is going to get very very ugly.

[plague]

Newcastle Jets and Joey Champness have mutually terminated his contract so that the 22-year-old can chase his music dream. However the winger has signed an upgraded deal with the Jets until end of the 2021/2022 season, which will apply if he returns to football..........................

i love this club.

just went out and brought a few extra season tickets even though i have no mates to fill the seats.

yay Jetz.

[plague]

From the moment our Gypo CEO came out and said

you can pretty much just leave the sentence there and whatever we fill in will still make everyone laugh and giggle at the amount of horseshit this bloke lets out.

[380]

Fitzgerald must be sitting at home thinking how good is this Newcastle club. With all these departures he may have just found himself a club ( after a so many attempts ) after all where he " could " be a starter. Bloke should be eternally grateful for the Jets and the HAL.

[Tommyjet]

I'm still baffled he calls it music

[MFKS]

If the club are so keen on letting players fulfill their dreams etc then let's sign Boogaard up for The Block or MKR or some other shit TV show so we can get him out of the team

[mic22]

He'll join Syd FC in January.

[Jetmaster]

Walk out on the club to sing c-rap. Possibly not play for a year or two.
With the music lifestyle over there he will come back looking like Maradonut and walk into a contract "upgrade" (which I note wasnt offered to Nabbs).

Chase your dreams sure but the club should just cut ties.

[StannyCFCJET]

He'll join Syd FC in January.

Yep 100%

[turbojetfireV8]

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie140819.mp4

[plague]

He'll join Syd FC in January.

whats the bet he signs 1 day before the new 'transfer between A-League clubs' policy comes in so we miss out on any coin.

[Tommyjet]

Berisha now a free agent. Anyone keen?😂

[The Dunster]

Berisha now a free agent. Anyone keen?��

He's played a total of 285 mins of football since he left Victory for just one goal.

I know it's a tougher league but he's going to struggle to get a good deal anywhere based on that form.

I wouldn't take the risk on him - especially for the sort of coin he'd be chasing.

[MFKS]

He's played a total of 285 mins of football since he left Victory for just one goal.

I know it's a tougher league but he's going to struggle to get a good deal anywhere based on that form.

I wouldn't take the risk on him - especially for the sort of coin he'd be chasing.

It is the HAL

Berisha would still be a good player in it for the next 5 years FFS

Would sign him in a heartbeat I would

Not gonna effect us anyway. We got no money anyway

[Bremsstrahlung]

Probs could do worse for a season.
He had a knack of scoring and being a C...
IMO a starting team Consisting of boogs, NTS, Ugar, Hoolahan, Petratos, Berisha and our other dude looks like a pretty formidable spine.........2 years ago when in form.

[Tommyjet]

Anyone watch the game against Hamilton last night? If so how did we set up with Hoolahan and Dimi

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN had a story on tonight's news but no sign of it on the website, shame as they had footage of both goals

[Jetkel]

Fitzgerald must be sitting at home thinking how good is this Newcastle club. With all these departures he may have just found himself a club ( after a so many attempts ) after all where he " could " be a starter. Bloke should be eternally grateful for the Jets and the HAL.

Bloody hell mate, did the bloke root your mrs or something?

[380]

Bloody hell mate, did the bloke root your mrs or something?

Don't know i can ask her i guess. Very average footballer who should be back in a NPL. If he was even a smidgen above mediocrity he would be ( correct me if i am wrong ) not on his 6th opportunity from 5 different clubs. I would rather see more Millars , Murrays and co given there chance than Fitzgerald.

I went to the game last Thursday night and felt comfortable with my assessment that he has very limited ability, Clearly an assessment shared by no less than half of the clubs in the A League.

Nothing personal but bloke has had enough chances.

[Charman]

Looked decent tonight though.

[380]

Looked decent tonight though.

Yep sure did. But therein lay the issue, Bloke is only good for half a dozen above par efforts every 12 months and he just used up one of those. 5 left.

[plague]

Ray Gatt just wrote on twitter that Hoolihan has just signed with Sydney FC.

[Jetkel]

Don't know i can ask her i guess. Very average footballer who should be back in a NPL. If he was even a smidgen above mediocrity he would be ( correct me if i am wrong ) not on his 6th opportunity from 5 different clubs. I would rather see more Millars , Murrays and co given there chance than Fitzgerald.

I went to the game last Thursday night and felt comfortable with my assessment that he has very limited ability, Clearly an assessment shared by no less than half of the clubs in the A League.

Nothing personal but bloke has had enough chances.

Fair enough if youÂ’re judging him on what youÂ’ve seen playing for us but imo itÂ’s irrelevant what heÂ’s done at other clubs. There could be various reasons why a player has or hasnÂ’t succeeded. Any player should start from scratch imo.

You could easily argue while heÂ’s gone through a few clubs, heÂ’s also won a few comps (I think) & been signed by some decent coaches along the way. So you can probably swing it both ways.

Thank **** he played well tonight, made writing this easier for me lol

[Bennyandthe]

Fitzy has won 2 premierships and one FA cup with 3 different clubs. If he is as poor a player as some on here are suggesting then he is one lucky bastard and knows how to be at the right place at the right time. For that luck alone he is worth having at the club. I sense silverware coming our way.

He has been signed by some impressive coaches, Laurie McKinna, Ange Postecoglou, Graham Arnold and Josep Gombau. Only leaving those clubs after those coaches have moved on. And now Ernie obviously sees some potential in him.

IÂ’m thinking that his knockers on here probably are better at spotting potential than those coaches, however IÂ’m still going to give him a chance and cheer him on while ever he is wearing our jersey.

[380]

Reality check. Bloke did have a good game the other night no doubt about it and received plenty of plaudits. But lets not cherry pick here and gloss over the fact not one of those plaudits came without a footnote making reference to his inability to be consistent hence the multiple clubs and more game days in the stand or starting on the bench than in the starting 11.

And BTW welcome to the forum Nick

And two of those coaches you mentioned coached the Gypos so there opinion counts for squat on this forum. They are gypo lovers and can go take a hike to put it nicely.

[plague]

FitzGerald has won 2 premierships and one FA cup with 3 different clubs. If he is as poor a player as some on here are suggesting then he is one lucky bastard and knows how to be at the right place at the right time. For that luck alone he is worth having at the club. I sense silverware coming our way.

He has been signed by some impressive coaches, Laurie McKinna, Ange Postecoglou, Graham Arnold and Josep Gombau. Only leaving those clubs after those coaches have moved on. And now Ernie obviously sees some potential in him.

IÂ’m thinking that his knockers on here probably are better at spotting potential than those coaches, however IÂ’m still going to give him a chance and cheer him on while ever he is wearing our jersey.


the **** out of here buddy.
2 worst coaches in A-League history. never won anything, plus they are gypos.

[turbojetfireV8]

in Fitzy's defence, Nabs was an inconsistent f*ck who hadn't lived up to his potential before he came here too (and he owes Ernie a bit more respect than that clusterf*ck of an excuse he gave for heading straight to the Tard$$$), Fitzy's destiny is at his own feet - whether Fitzy steps up and shows his best or not, I'm definitely not going to jump on the 'he's sh*t' bandwagon just yet unless he doesn't step up and take a few gypos out Kitto style during the season... (same goes for Millar - that ball to tee up McBreen should be punishable by firing squad...)

[Frodo]

Are people on here trying to justify Fitzgerald as an actual footballer or something? (hint: he's more likely just someone who shows up to our training sessions in boots and gets picked to fill in once in a while)

And better still, are people getting excited by how much he didn't suck against Edgeworth??? This year is going to be hilarious if that's the level we have set the bar at. (Well you guys have set it, my target is to watch McKinna cry in front of the cameras after packing his bags/potato sack and driving his caravan back down the F3. More than happy to lose every game to make sure this happens)

Nick has never been good enough for any club to want him to hang around bar the Gypos. No wonder some on this forum love him. The place reeks of food stamps, durries and lynx body spray. Just waiting for sauce bottles to show up to really rub it in.

[380]

Are people on here trying to justify Fitzgerald as an actual footballer or something? (hint: he's more likely just someone who shows up to our training sessions in boots and gets picked to fill in once in a while)

And better still, are people getting excited by how much he didn't suck against Edgeworth??? This year is going to be hilarious if that's the level we have set the bar at. (Well you guys have set it, my target is to watch McKinna cry in front of the cameras after packing his bags/potato sack and driving his caravan back down the F3. More than happy to lose every game to make sure this happens)

Nick has never been good enough for any club to want him to hang around bar the Gypos. No wonder some on this forum love him. The place reeks of food stamps, durries and lynx body spray. Just waiting for sauce bottles to show up to really rub it in.

With so many truth bombs in this post you are now officially my new hero. Well in Sir well in.

[Jetkel]

Are people on here trying to justify Fitzgerald as an actual footballer or something? (hint: he's more likely just someone who shows up to our training sessions in boots and gets picked to fill in once in a while)

And better still, are people getting excited by how much he didn't suck against Edgeworth??? This year is going to be hilarious if that's the level we have set the bar at. (Well you guys have set it, my target is to watch McKinna cry in front of the cameras after packing his bags/potato sack and driving his caravan back down the F3. More than happy to lose every game to make sure this happens)

Nick has never been good enough for any club to want him to hang around bar the Gypos. No wonder some on this forum love him. The place reeks of food stamps, durries and lynx body spray. Just waiting for sauce bottles to show up to really rub it in.

As much as i didn't want to, **** i laughed at this.

Just judge the bloke/any player on what he does for our club, not what he has or hasn't done in the past. The guy seems to be getting lined up as the scapegoat for the season already.

[The Dunster]

As much as i didn't want to, **** i laughed at this.

Just judge the bloke/any player on what he does for our club, not what he has or hasn't done in the past. The guy seems to be getting lined up as the scapegoat for the season already.

It's posts like this that confirm for me that caravan parks should not have internet access.

[Alton]

Where is our left fullback FFS Ernie.

[Jetkel]

It's posts like this that confirm for me that caravan parks should not have internet access.

You're going to hate me because I can afford a powered site?

[StannyCFCJET]

Where is our left fullback FFS Ernie.

Been banging this drum all pre season

[plague]

Been banging this drum all pre season

Once Hoole passes that fitness test.

[380]

Where is our left fullback FFS Ernie.

You not heard of this fella who goes by the name of Jackson, real talent for LB apparently.

[turbojetfireV8]

Once Hoole passes that fitness test.

will he pass the drug and alcohol test though?...

[380]

He may also struggle with the " am i social media savvy " test.

[Jetmaster]

1643

45 - A.Trialist??

:wtf:

[Hunter403]

1643

45 - A.Trialist??

:wtf:

Closely related to A Reject.

[Bremsstrahlung]

European spelling for Hoole

[380]

Closely related to A Reject.

Another one ?. Have we got a billboard out the front of the Uni asking for revolving door A League players to apply within at the oval down the back where the team is training minus a assistant coach because we are to tight.

Thought they took it down after Fitzgerald signed.

[turbojetfireV8]

did anyone actually go to the match who can comment who 45 might have been?

on another note, 7:30 Report on ABC had a feature on Andy Brennan coming out, comparing him to Ian Roberts re coming out whilst still playing etc.

[Jeterpool]

Matthew Schmidt - a fullback who plays for gold coast knights

[StannyCFCJET]

Matthew Schmidt - a fullback who plays for gold coast knights

YES a fullback, Hopefully he impresses

[YewYew]

Matthew Schmidt - a fullback who plays for gold coast knights

Good player, this guy. A left back with pace who can cross the ball. I used to watch the Knights plenty when I lived on Goldy and this boy was a standout. Hope he gets a chance.

[Jeterpool]

Good player, this guy. A left back with pace who can cross the ball. I used to watch the Knights plenty when I lived on Goldy and this boy was a standout. Hope he gets a chance.

Sounds promising. Last season showed there's potential in state leagues (with Kamsoba, Sheppard, Millar among other) so you never know. Certainly a spot we're lacking.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN wrap up v Perth (no audio)
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvperth040919.mp4

[Jetkel]

My eyes aren't good enough - who were the goal scorers?

Solid pre-season thus far. Much better then I was expecting. Can't see anyone beating us all season.

[leftrightout]

Foxsports story with Aussie free agents.

Nathan Burns and Jame Troisi both available.
I know Burns was horrible for Phoenix but id take a punt on him at a low wage like we would only have to offer.
Troisi also be worth it in the squad we have, we chasing mid table mediocrity after all!

[Jetmaster]

Troisi no chance - wanted too much coin from Victory so he'll be off to Middle East.

Burns - well Ernie got the best of him but he doesn't fit where we need players.

[Grimario]

James Meredith on the other hand... would fit that left back spot well.

[Bon]

Burns - well Ernie got the best of him but he doesn't fit where we need players.

Yeah, I agree with this about Burns.. I'd take him back, for cheap, but not sure how it would all fit..

As for Ange's Rentboy.. He's finally been found out and is without a club.. Good.

[Frodo]

James Meredith on the other hand... would fit that left back spot well.

I'd love to see Meridith here but he would probably prefer to stay in England and will have enough offers to do so.:sigh:

I'd happily throw the remaining money we have on Spiranovic or Jurman (disgusting to say I know) as our defence looks like NPL standard at best bar a fully fit Topor (which he currently isn't). I'm happy we got Nipples and Wessi but we really needed to replace most of our backline. They did the getting rid of part but forgot the replacement part. Classic Jets.

[Frodo]

Yeah, I agree with this about Burns.. I'd take him back, for cheap, but not sure how it would all fit..

As for Ange's Rentboy.. He's finally been found out and is without a club.. Good.

Problem with Burns nowadays is he isn't quick enough to move out wide, he isn't smart enough to play in behind and he doesn't score enough to play up top. I guess he could be a backup striker to come on and slow the game down/waste some time or if we're lucky nab a goal against a team pushing too many forward. But I don't think we have the money available to sign him either way.

[plague]

I guess he could be a backup striker to come on and slow the game down/waste some time or if we're lucky nab

It's like you exist in a world where Lachy Jackson isn't a real live person.

[Frodo]

It's like you exist in a world where Lachy Jackson isn't a real live person.

In my defence he's fairly small and easy to miss.

[leftrightout]

We lost Champness and havent replaced him. I agree with most of what has been said but i would still take Burns just because i think you would get him cheap.

Spiranovic i would take in a heartbeat, love the bloke! He can also play in the midfield which may mean we saw less of Ridenton....?

[StannyCFCJET]

We lost Champness and havent replaced him. I agree with most of what has been said but i would still take Burns just because i think you would get him cheap.

Spiranovic i would take in a heartbeat, love the bloke! He can also play in the midfield which may mean we saw less of Ridenton....?

We have wingers we don't have a left back

[The Dunster]

Have Sydney FC announced Joey Champness as their Hip Hop Marquee yet ?

[Bremsstrahlung]

In my defence he's fairly small and easy to miss.

Are you Ernie?

[Alton]

Last nights News said a new signing will be a announced next week, any ideas?

[Grimario]

Last nights News said a new signing will be a announced next week, any ideas?

Gold Coast left back that didn't even get on the pitch during trial.

[Frodo]

Last nights News said a new signing will be a announced next week, any ideas?

Hutcho?

[Jeterpool]

Hutcho?

One player who hasn't been signed up yet is a former central midfield partner of Hutchos.

Ernie did say that we were looking at a CDM player, as well.

He also hasn't played for quite a while...but the stink of gypo still lingers

[The Dunster]

One player who hasn't been signed up yet is a former central midfield partner of Hutchos.

Ernie did say that we were looking at a CDM player, as well.

He also hasn't played for quite a while...but the stink of gypo still lingers

Ohh ffs please not Jedinak. He's like 87 years old fitness wise.

[plague]

One player who hasn't been signed up yet is a former central midfield partner of Hutchos.

Ernie did say that we were looking at a CDM player, as well.

He also hasn't played for quite a while...but the stink of gypo still lingers

how dare you i was all out here ready for some beers and boomers basketball and you gotta pull this shit on me JP.

HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!!!

[StannyCFCJET]

Ohh ffs please not Jedinak. He's like 87 years old fitness wise.

I'd take Jedi in a heartbeat would kill this league easy

[Tommyjet]

One player who hasn't been signed up yet is a former central midfield partner of Hutchos.

Ernie did say that we were looking at a CDM player, as well.

He also hasn't played for quite a while...but the stink of gypo still lingers

You mean Liam rose

[lil_masi]

Herald reporting we’re signing Bobby Burns. Northern Ireland u21 LB captain on loan. Plays for hearts in scotland

[belchardo]

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6379988/a-league-jets-set-to-sign-irish-teenage-star/?cs=7580

bit left field. almost feels like we know what we are doing!