New Coach Discussion

[Jetmaster]

Ok so Loz says will be Oz based.

Who is available locally apart from Aloisi?

And who else apart from Nicky Carle and Michael Bridges have got their badges for the cheap option?

[Couscous]

GVE is a genuine option. Local knowledge & experience, good record, competitive price.

[belchardo]

aloisi doesn't impress me much.

GVE, i'd rather not try him for a third time.

you know we're going to end up with hutcho.

[redwah]

Whoever wants to have “the work experience kid” on his office door

[380]

Time to give D Zane the chance to prove himself at this level.

Or at the very least on the coaching staff considering three spots to be filled.

[The Hacker]

Time to give D Zane the chance to prove himself at this level.

Or at the very least on the coaching staff considering three spots to be filled.

I can live with this option and right price

[Frodo]

What are the odds on Lawrie just taking over first team duties himself?

[Bremsstrahlung]

What’s McBreen doing?


Edit: Youth team head coach.

[Tommyjet]

I think its a waste of time speculating or getting hopes up on any particular coach as it will depend on many variables set by new owner

[Jetmaster]

I think its a waste of time speculating or getting hopes up on any particular coach as it will depend on many variables set by new owner

Well thats it then, close thread.......

[Bremsstrahlung]

Well thats it then, close thread.......

Shut the forum down.

[Tommyjet]

By all means carry on though

[Ghost of Plague]

Deal done, announcement imminent im told.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Good to have you in charge plague.

[380]

Welcome back for the 3rd time Cous.

And BTW Cous winning the backpass stat does not count.

[Ghost of Plague]

Good to have you in charge plague.

I am not the plague. The plague is dead (I assume). I am the ghost of plague.
Long live the plague.


Cheers,
ghost of plague.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Is it just me or did the un-banning of da membah coincide with this ghosts return.

Staywoke

[My2BobsWorth]

Memba is the overlord of the dark web, Plague is nuffin

[Mark325]

aloisi doesn't impress me much.

GVE, i'd rather not try him for a third time.

you know we're going to end up with hutcho.

Yea aloisi would easily be the most uninspired of the bunch

I also don't want us going backwards and getting coaches from back when, so many people bring up scott millar like he didn't take us to 7th in a super uninspired season

I feel like we'll end up with de Marigny since he'll be looking for a gig

[Jetmaster]

We had JP in 2005 remember, until Dicky Dosh arrived.

[Couscous]

Is it just me or did the un-banning of da membah coincide with this ghosts return.

Ghost's grammar is sound, so no.

[turbojetfireV8]

Ghost's grammar is sound, so no.

true, da membah can't conjugate the verb to be, so it aint him...

[boz-monaut]

Kevin Muscat is going to be looking for a job soon

hes been a complete failure in Belgium

[belchardo]

Would still want more than we could afford.

[Frodo]

Kevin Muscat is going to be looking for a job soon

hes been a complete failure in Belgium

There's still hope. They are only like a win or 2 away from top half of table I think. Just need to will him to a couple of lucky wins and we are hopefully safe for the short term.

Seriously tho, he'd want way more money than we could afford, so i think we are safe.

[Jeterpool]

Damian Mori? He was having good success at Adelaide City, I believe.

[boz-monaut]

Mori will probably want money for his services as well

any good coaches out there willing to work for the exposure?

[Grimario]

We're the Jets. We would likely be happy taking a bad coach for the exposure.

[Grimario]

Actually, we are more likely to take a bad coach who wants money.

[The Dunster]

https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/ze23uZ77MlZHmDwCl6lPytkMtlc=/1024x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F20 16%2F09%2F07%2F17%2F09%2Fjets_0709_env.jpg

Last time we didn't have the budget to match his talent. Now we do.

[Jeterpool]

https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/ze23uZ77MlZHmDwCl6lPytkMtlc=/1024x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F20 16%2F09%2F07%2F17%2F09%2Fjets_0709_env.jpg

Last time we didn't have the budget to match his talent. Now we do.

I'd support this move

[Jetmaster]

Up and comers......John Anistasiadis?
Currently WU assistant.

[380]

I'd support this move

plus 1

As Scottie himself would say " Outstanding ".

[Couscous]

Last time we didn't have the budget to match his talent. Now we do.

His talent for cramming his sentences with hollow management speak and jargon?

Actually, you have a point: people who talk like that often charge a lot.

[StannyCFCJET]

I'd support this move

Let the weekly drinking game begin

[Jeterpool]

Let the weekly drinking game begin

No need to give away WHY I'd support it

[boz-monaut]

https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/ze23uZ77MlZHmDwCl6lPytkMtlc=/1024x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F20 16%2F09%2F07%2F17%2F09%2Fjets_0709_env.jpg

Last time we didn't have the budget to match his talent. Now we do.I dont think this burn is getting quite enough kudos

well done

[Jeterpool]

I see that now...

[Grimario]

I dont think this burn is getting quite enough kudos

well done

I thought it was good enough to just nod and stroke my chin in agreement. Like those jokes that don't warrant a laugh but you appreciate how well thought out and clever they are.

[Jetkel]

John Hutchinson incoming...

[Charman]

So, just like in U/6's to U/16's the club asks if anyone has a parent who will volunteer to coach. A reluctant Michael Boogaard will step forward.

[JettyJet]

Probably old mate from the last time I'd say.

[Negative Police]

I am not the plague. The plague is dead (I assume). I am the ghost of plague.
Long live the plague.
Cheers,
ghost of plague.

One of the biggest losses in Jets.net history ...

[baldrick]

I am not the plague. The plague is dead (I assume). I am the ghost of plague.
Long live the plague.


Cheers,
ghost of plague.

Hi Plague, welcome back

[Bon]

https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/ze23uZ77MlZHmDwCl6lPytkMtlc=/1024x0/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F20 16%2F09%2F07%2F17%2F09%2Fjets_0709_env.jpg

Last time we didn't have the budget to match his talent. Now we do.

Brilliant..

[Alton]

I think you will find the buyers will bring their own coach, his CV will give us an idea of where we are going

[Ghost of Plague]

Plague is nuffin

Yeah but his ghost is hiding under yer mums bed.
Stay woke indeed.

[furns]

I can't believe I'm on page 3 of this thread and no mention of #PapasIn

I think this forum has outlived its usefulness........

[Ghost of Plague]

I can't believe I'm on page 3 of this thread and no mention of #PapasIn

I think this forum has outlived its usefulness........

Thats because Venables is a done deal.
Flies in Monday I heard (or maybe it was thursday).
Anyway, expect an announcement.

[JettyJet]

CD is back.

[anfield]

Ben Cahn, Olympic FC QLD NPL.

[Alton]

Kenny Lowe

[Jardelsimage]

Craig Deans, not that i want him but he ticks all the boxes, cheap, cheap, cheap and after they announced Ash Wilson as W League coach, well he doesn't have a job does he??

[My2BobsWorth]

Yeah but his ghost is hiding under yer mums bed.
Stay woke indeed.

He must be 7ft down then, dick

[Couscous]

Not the CEO.

[Frodo]

Has anyone else read about the Luke Wilkshire links? 39 yr old coaching in NPL, will likely take the job for peanuts just to boost his CV. I wouldn't be suprised if it happened TBH.

[StannyCFCJET]

Has anyone else read about the Luke Wilkshire links? 33 yr old coaching in NPL, will likely take the job for peanuts just to boost his CV. I wouldn't be suprised if it happened TBH.

He's done really well so far in the npl

[Tommyjet]

Has anyone else read about the Luke Wilkshire links? 33 yr old coaching in NPL, will likely take the job for peanuts just to boost his CV. I wouldn't be suprised if it happened TBH.

39 yr old ex-socceroo. Finished playing at Sydney and had instant success with the gong in the npl. If we go local untried then he sounds like a good option.

[My2BobsWorth]

I would be more than happy to give Damian a go this year

[The Hacker]

I would be more than happy to give Damian a go this year

I’m not against this and can get right behind it

[Grimario]

Bobby Despotovski has just stepped down from Glory's W-League gig.

[Retro Jet]

Bobby Despotovski has just stepped down from Glory's W-League gig.

Fantastic
The bloke has an old KB United kids sized shirt of mine that 'someone' from here sent to him to make replicas.
Never got the bastard back.
He can bring it with him...

[Couscous]

What's happening :(

[Bremsstrahlung]

Thought your phone would be ringing hot.


FFA probably doing their due diligence for the 6th week on one of these mystery buyers. Like surely, anybody is a better option now right?

Or now the comp has been signed over, is it the owners all passing the plate around to buy us now?

[evolution]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/ffa-close-to-nailing-down-8-million-newcastle-jets-sale

Consortium from Western Sydney. Want to build training facility.

Also Papas in.

[belchardo]

is that another false dawn on the horizon?

[Alton]

Papas still the favourite?

[Jeterpool]

I won't be surprised if there's radio silence until new owners are confirmed.

Speaking of - FFA must be doing some very very very thorough due-diligence.

[mic22]

Who is the coach at the moment?
Deans?

[Couscous]

Unconvinced by Papas, particularly his relationships with players.

[Alton]

It seems strange there is no names beiong tossed about though.

[samcan]

I won't be surprised if there's radio silence until new owners are confirmed.

Speaking of - FFA must be doing some very very very thorough due-diligence.

due diligence aka looking for a real buyer

[Mark325]

Ray Gatt tweeted out apparently GVE is in frame for the jets job

Couscous will get his wishes it seems

[380]

Ray Gatt tweeted out apparently GVE is in frame for the jets job

Couscous will get his wishes it seems

One step up from the Stubbins abortion i guess, But that is about it.

[belchardo]

Is Con being touted as the new owner as well? Glad we are moving forward to the past again.

[The Hacker]

Is Con being touted as the new owner as well? Glad we are moving forward to the past again.

That’s just a step backwards many better options

[Couscous]

GVE is unwilling to take the job until the new owner is known.

[furns]

Lawrie has always said there will be no coach appointments until ownership is sorted and they can appoint one themselves

[StannyCFCJET]

Lawrie has always said there will be no coach appointments until ownership is sorted and they can appoint one themselves

We don't even know if Lawrie is still with the club

[Jetmaster]

We don't even know if Lawrie is still with the club

New EC says they will look at keeping him if possible but that is beside the point.

No new coach will be appointed by this consortium (why would they?) - they will leave it for a new owner.

[380]

So reports are GVE AKA Cous has been sounded out for his third coming.

This being the case " Entity " can GTFO.

Employing GVE means they just don't get it. The busiest blokes at the jets will be our keeper and two fullbacks and the stats guy tallying up the back passes between fullbacks and keeper.

The rest of us may as well take our neck pillows and be woken up at games end just in time to hear GVE tell us in the post match presser although we didn't win on the scoreboard we did win the possession stat and that is all that counts.

[turbojetfireV8]

New EC says they will look at keeping him if possible but that is beside the point.

No new coach will be appointed by this consortium (why would they?) - they will leave it for a new owner.

and yet they are talking about player signings etc? There was a longer snippet of Mattiske talking on tonight's news but I can't find it on the website, they did have Craig Johnston's segment on their though:

https://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsfollow050120.mp4

Yesterday's story
https://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmonday040121.mp4

[Thomas477]

Deans and Bowling can **** off after hugging that snake

[Alton]

Deans and Bowling can **** off after hugging that snake

Couldn't believe what I saw there, why would they hug that ####

[anfield]

I think now is the time to give Deans the job until at least season's end, but in fairness to him next season as well.

He has had the most difficult job of any A League manager this year and done a credible job. The Jets have played some decent football as well.

[The Hacker]

I think now is the time to give Deans the job until at least season's end, but in fairness to him next season as well.

He has had the most difficult job of any A League manager this year and done a credible job. The Jets have played some decent football as well.

It’s hard to argue with it and the lads seem to be playing for him

[Jeterpool]

I disagree. I think we need to break away completely from the structure we have had the last few years.

Players have been hearing the same voices day in, day out for years and years. When Carl came in with his own assistant that was a breath of fresh air.

I think we need to move on.

[pv4]

I think now is the time to give Deans the job until at least season's end, but in fairness to him next season as well.

He has had the most difficult job of any A League manager this year and done a credible job. The Jets have played some decent football as well.

My opinion is it is time Deans was given the full time job just so we can finally draw a close on that chapter. I can't see us cutting ties until we throw him in the deep end and hold him accountable for once. In his history involved in our club coaching setup I am yet to see anything of note he has actually achieved, yet somehow he still gets all this praise from somewhere. Let him go focus on his coaching courses etc, and let us aim much higher. Am absolutely happy for Deans to prove me wrong here - I'm even challenging him to.

On a side note, giving Deans the full time job now and letting him see out the next 6-18 months means we avoid having GVE back at least for that time. Then hopefully by the end of Deans' time the ownership is settled, a proper coaching staff can be hired and the rebuild can commence.

[furns]

Im not seeing GVE being mentioned seriously in the media since that article came out last week that they have whittled it down to a shortlist. I think he was in that initial pool of applicants, however I also think the fact reporters saw him at training led to an assumption by the media. Looks like he was there as a helping hand for Deansy and the other coaches more than anything else.
Again, no inside goss on this just my own assessment of the available info.

[Ghost of Plague]

Im not seeing GVE being mentioned seriously in the media since that article came out last week that they have whittled it down to a shortlist. I think he was in that initial pool of applicants, however I also think the fact reporters saw him at training led to an assumption by the media. Looks like he was there as a helping hand for Deansy and the other coaches more than anything else.
Again, no inside goss on this just my own assessment of the available info.

Cant believe Furns left his password lying around when he interviewed the gypo CEO.
They'll pocket anything those filthy coasties.

[pv4]

Im not seeing GVE being mentioned seriously in the media since that article came out last week that they have whittled it down to a shortlist. I think he was in that initial pool of applicants, however I also think the fact reporters saw him at training led to an assumption by the media. Looks like he was there as a helping hand for Deansy and the other coaches more than anything else.
Again, no inside goss on this just my own assessment of the available info.

It has been mentioned several times that Prso came to the club because of GVE.

It is hard not to assume the two main candidates the club are considering right now are Deans & GVE.

[The Dunster]

The silence surrounding GVE suggests he's got the nod.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I’m torn between Jeterpool and PV4.

Depends what the entity want for us imo.

If this was any of their respective clubs, they’d be researching and trying to bring in a top quality coach who maybe is renowned or maybe starting off, but I think they’d have a good pedigree. I think their selections, bar Robinson, are generally pretty regarded decisions. How many of these clubs are recycling coaches for a 3rd time. So, if they are serious about building us up, I think we go for a solid option of somebody with experience or great promise.

If they are killing time and “nothing to lose” mentality or a sale seems imminent, then let’s go with Deans and end that chapter one way or another, in 4-18 months time or 5 years if he’s successful. Agree with the sentiment that he seems like “dead wood” around the club over the years. Just keeps hanging around. I imagine he’s always a good option that lives local and happy to get a modest cheque with not much pressure.

[My2BobsWorth]

Slater wants Deansy for our coach, surprised he didn't offer us Corica at a bargain basement price

[anfield]

I disagree. I think we need to break away completely from the structure we have had the last few years.

Players have been hearing the same voices day in, day out for years and years. When Carl came in with his own assistant that was a breath of fresh air.

I think we need to move on.

Deans has to be installed Full time coach. How can you have an interim coach for 3-4 months at the start of pre-season then remove him with decent results considering the turmoil. Give him to the end of next season, that is the fair way of doing it.

If we were going to appoint another coach it had to be 2 months ago. Deans has overseen the pre-season, been one of the major players in recruitment. At the end of the day the Jets are playing decent, don't break it if it's not broken. I think we all agree, Dean's has been around long enough to deserve the opportunity.

[380]

Deans has to be installed Full time coach. How can you have an interim coach for 3-4 months at the start of pre-season then remove him with decent results considering the turmoil. Give him to the end of next season, that is the fair way of doing it.

If we were going to appoint another coach it had to be 2 months ago. Deans has overseen the pre-season, been one of the major players in recruitment. At the end of the day the Jets are playing decent, don't break it if it's not broken. I think we all agree, Dean's has been around long enough to deserve the opportunity.

True this.

If GVE gets the gig then clearly they should've waited til they got decent bunch of candidates too have chosen from.

[Mark325]

I also feel like the general public would actually prefer keeping Deans on over bringing in GVE

[Thomas477]

Don’t understand the fuss over Deans, he hasn’t accomplished a whole lot aside from sticking around.

The formations we’ve used are either the 5-2-1-2 that Snake brought in, or a fairly stock standard 4-2-3-1 from the GVE-Merrick days.

All he does is make subs when players are tired and replace like for like, even if chasing the game. Assuming no injuries, our starting 11 is set in stone, with the only question over Prso and if he replaces Uga or Gus. I don’t think Deans is the answer, but maybe the full time gig might see him be a bit more adventurous.

[anfield]

Don’t understand the fuss over Deans, he hasn’t accomplished a whole lot aside from sticking around.

The formations we’ve used are either the 5-2-1-2 that Snake brought in, or a fairly stock standard 4-2-3-1 from the GVE-Merrick days.

All he does is make subs when players are tired and replace like for like, even if chasing the game. Assuming no injuries, our starting 11 is set in stone, with the only question over Prso and if he replaces Uga or Gus. I don’t think Deans is the answer, but maybe the full time gig might see him be a bit more adventurous.

I'm not too sure what you want Deans to do? What's your suggestions? I get what your saying, the Jets team is very predictable to pick. But he hasn't got the options of previous managers

He has got a bench of the Petratos brothers and the kids coming through. Millar and Prso will add some depth, but the Jets need at least 2 more players to give Deans some serious options. Especially when injuries start to come in.

[Mark325]

Don’t understand the fuss over Deans, he hasn’t accomplished a whole lot aside from sticking around.

The formations we’ve used are either the 5-2-1-2 that Snake brought in, or a fairly stock standard 4-2-3-1 from the GVE-Merrick days.

All he does is make subs when players are tired and replace like for like, even if chasing the game. Assuming no injuries, our starting 11 is set in stone, with the only question over Prso and if he replaces Uga or Gus. I don’t think Deans is the answer, but maybe the full time gig might see him be a bit more adventurous.

I guess it's not so much making a fuss over deans as it's him deserving a chance to have a full season over GVE getting his third stint

[Ghost of Plague]

Lotta people happy to hang on to the part time coach who has us on a rocketship to yet another spoon.

GVE must be one unlikable dude.

[380]

Lotta people happy to hang on to the part time coach who has us on a rocketship to yet another spoon.

GVE must be one unlikable dude.

If GVE is the best credentialed from a current crop of candidates then it only makes sense to wait til the crop is made up of better candidates too choose from i think is the point eh.

[Ghost of Plague]

If GVE is the best credentialed from a current crop of candidates then it only makes sense to wait til the crop is made up of better candidates too choose from i think is the point eh.

You're aware this is the Jets right?
Theres a reason that coaching candidate bucket aint that full. Anyway just made me laugh that people thinking theres a better option round the corner. Y'all are way more optimistic than me.
Deans has us last, GVE might keep us there and destroy everything. The gypo CEO is still there intent on maintaining his level of excellence. Players don't want to be here. The virus is lucky to be in the top 5 reasons why fans don't turn up.


I love it. Go the Jets.

[anfield]

I guess it's not so much making a fuss over deans as it's him deserving a chance to have a full season over GVE getting his third stint

Totally agree

[The Dunster]

If the list of four prospects is legit we should fold the club.

Ron Smith is good developing kids but he's failed to transition to the senior level. Pass

Julie Dolan has absolutely zero experience coaching at this level let alone success. The fact Dolan is even being considered signals an agenda not related to winning a comp. Hard Pass

Alex Tobin has served as an assistant periodically but he's an unknown quantity as far as running a team at this level. Pass.

Craig Deans should remain our coach until someone more suitable is hired.

The fact the quality of candidates is so piss poor suggests no outsiders want anything to do with the club long-term.

I'm not overly confident the powers that be see the club in their future plans other than in the 2nd tier comp when it commences.

[Bon]

If the list of four prospects is legit we should fold the club.

Ron Smith is good developing kids but he's failed to transition to the senior level. Pass

Julie Dolan has absolutely zero experience coaching at this level let alone success. The fact Dolan is even being considered signals an agenda not related to winning a comp. Hard Pass

Alex Tobin has served as an assistant periodically but he's an unknown quantity as far as running a team at this level. Pass.

Craig Deans should remain our coach until someone more suitable is hired.

The fact the quality of candidates is so piss poor suggests no outsiders want anything to do with the club long-term.

I'm not overly confident the powers that be see the club in their future plans other than in the 2nd tier comp when it commences.

Did I read it wrong?
I thought those names mentioned were on the panel to decide who the new coach would be.. As in, they were interviewing the four unnamed prospects?

[Jeterpool]

Did I read it wrong?
I thought those names mentioned were on the panel to decide who the new coach would be.. As in, they were interviewing the four unnamed prospects?

Yes, you're right.

But I also think Duns is taking the piss.

[Bon]

Yes, you're right.

But I also think Duns is taking the piss.

It wouldn't be out of the ordinary.. haha

[Alton]

It wouldn't be out of the ordinary.. haha

Muscat is in the mix apparently

[belchardo]

Muscat is in the mix apparently

Oh God no. Isn't he in belgium or something?

[Jeterpool]

Oh God no. Isn't he in belgium or something?

He got the sack.

I wouldn't be against his signing

[The Hacker]

He got the sack.

I wouldn't be against his signing

I’d take him for sure

[finzee]

I’d take him for sure

For sure. He'd put some grunt in our play.

[Jeterpool]

I’d take him for sure


For sure. He'd put some grunt in our play.

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

[380]

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

This

[The Hacker]

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

Your right Jeterpool. It’s not that he plays some amazing style of football that’s ground breaking. He would have some pull that we desperately need

[anfield]

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

Let's not forget Muscat inherited a pretty good team from Ange and was aided by some big pockets at victory.
We will still be paying overs for players with Muscat, the only thing is that he will attract more players.
I'm not sure what that big thing with the coach is, it should be Dean's until the board decide in the future it's time for a change.

[ranger]

Can someone explain to me the pulling power of Kevin Muscat. Even if someone just throws out afew names of players that would come to Newcastle if we had Muscat.

[monz6]

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

Perfect description of GVE

[Grimario]

No only that, but he's won a title and he's a manager that would attract people to the club. This is something we don't currently have and as a result we are likely to have to pay overs for players to come and sign for us as we try and reuild.

So... like GVE but without the benefit of having been looking after a heap of young Socceroo talent and the pulling power to get them to the club?

[Tommyjet]

Just been thinking about these links to malaysia based players and wondering if there is coaching link we not seeing. A few Aussie coaches over there that may want to return home. Someone like Brad maloney or Mehmet durakovic maybe

[Jeterpool]

Perfect description of GVE


So... like GVE but without the benefit of having been looking after a heap of young Socceroo talent and the pulling power to get them to the club?

Perhaps GvE 10 years ago, yes. But Kevin has done it more recently in the league while Gary has been working with the Matilda's and the Young Socceroos.

And not solely directed at you both, because my response above was for you, but to everyone - why wouldn't we want Muscat? At least I've thrown my reason out and pinned my flag to the mast.

[Jeterpool]

Just been thinking about these links to malaysia based players and wondering if there is coaching link we not seeing. A few Aussie coaches over there that may want to return home. Someone like Brad maloney or Mehmet durakovic maybe

You could be onto something there.

[Grimario]

Perhaps GvE 10 years ago, yes. But Kevin has done it more recently in the league while Gary has been working with the Matilda's and the Young Socceroos.

And not solely directed at you both, because my response above was for you, but to everyone - why wouldn't we want Muscat? At least I've thrown my reason out and pinned my flag to the mast.

Muscat's last job saw him get fired.
GVE's current job is looking after Young Socceroos.

I don't want either of them tbh, just playing devil's advocate.

[ranger]

I don't want Muscat cause I feel he is tactically inept. And I feel that got found out pretty quickly in Europe. He inherited a pretty handy squad at Victory and after that squad dispersed it didn't go well for him.

Other than being happy about getting another coaching gig, I doubt he will be happy about being in Newcastle. He will be more suited to the major cities.

[StannyCFCJET]

I don't want Muscat cause I feel he is tactically inept. And I feel that got found out pretty quickly in Europe. He inherited a pretty handy squad at Victory and after that squad dispersed it didn't go well for him.

Other than being happy about getting another coaching gig, I doubt he will be happy about being in Newcastle. He will be more suited to the major cities.

Yeah at Victory every time he was countered he struggled

[The Dunster]

Can't wait for the reactions when Manny Muscat is announced as our new coach.

[Grimario]

Can't wait for the reactions when Manny Muscat is announced as our new coach.

At least he couldn't score against us then

[Bremsstrahlung]

There were some comments on broadcast that Deans has given then an ultimatum to make him head coach or get rid of him. Eg he doesn’t want to go back to assistant role.
Haven’t read this anywhere. Fair enough though.

[belchardo]

There were some comments on broadcast that Deans has given then an ultimatum to make him head coach or get rid of him. Eg he doesn’t want to go back to assistant role.
Haven’t read this anywhere. Fair enough though.

They also said that people had been congratulating him for getting the job during the week. Remarkably well hidden if it is true.

Agreed that he's right to make that call.

[anfield]

Deans has to get the job, mighten be the best candidate on paper. But has earned the right to hold the position

[StannyCFCJET]

Kenny Lowe, Oh hell no **** off

[Bon]

Kenny Lowe, Oh hell no **** off

????

[StannyCFCJET]

????

Ben Homer on twitter says it's down to either Lowe or Deans

[Tommyjet]

????
Rumour is its between lowe and deans

[Bon]

Cheers gents...

What would Kenny bring to the team, other than a foul mouth to abuse the 4th official??

[The Dunster]

Jobs for mates 101. He went straight to a socceroos assistant position after Glory boned him in 2018.

Now it appears the same connections are gifting him an aleague coaching position.

He's already on the books for socceroos so it's just a reshuffle and perhaps a minor pay adjustment.

Kenny must have been next in line behind Milicic for an appointment.

[Jeterpool]

I've changed my mind.

Deans In

[The Dunster]

^^^ Kenny Lowe also could just be a caretaker until clubs future is settled then he goes back to his socceroos appointment.

Deans costs them money, and complicates selling the club to new owners.

I'd like Deans to stay but Kenny Lowe isn't the end of the world either.
Pressers would be entertaining.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Imo, give Deans the gig now.
He’s getting some results. Knows the club inside out. Has done his time as an assistant. As PV4 alluded to earlier, if nothing else, we end the Deans chapter and move on. Blokes been on our books longer than anybody.
If he’s a success then great!!

[Couscous]

Hold steady. This is bullsh|t.

[The Hacker]

Imo, give Deans the gig now.
He’s getting some results. Knows the club inside out. Has done his time as an assistant. As PV4 alluded to earlier, if nothing else, we end the Deans chapter and move on. Blokes been on our books longer than anybody.
If he’s a success then great!!

Agree if they are the 2 options. Deans has earned it. If it was a top shelf option v Deans I get not giving it to Deans. But Lowe v Deans I’m taking Deans

[Alton]

Imo, give Deans the gig now.
He’s getting some results. Knows the club inside out. Has done his time as an assistant. As PV4 alluded to earlier, if nothing else, we end the Deans chapter and move on. Blokes been on our books longer than anybody.
If he’s a success then great!!

Lowe is a major backward step imo

[Bon]

Lowe is a major backward step imo

I think we all know who they will choose then..... :deadhorse:

[Bon]

Interesting...

So the four names are revealed. Deans, Kenny Lowe, GVE, Hayden Foxe..


https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/deans-on-cusp-of-landing-newcastle-jets-job

[Ghost of Plague]

Interesting...

So the four names are revealed. Deans, Kenny Lowe, GVE, Hayden Foxe

If Foxe turned up to the interview in full kit with pulled up socks they've automatically got to give him the gig.

Thats the rules.

[Jeterpool]

Interesting...

So the four names are revealed. Deans, Kenny Lowe, GVE, Hayden Foxe..


https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/deans-on-cusp-of-landing-newcastle-jets-job

Not particularly inspiring choices

[belchardo]

Popovic might be available next week

[Jeterpool]

Popovic might be available next week

Don't think we have the cap space for his kids to come in as well. Deal breaker

[turbojetfireV8]

if they wanted to go with the dysfunctional theme Lowe would be a good fit though, he is an absolute nutter so it could be both painful to watch on field and fireworks on the sideline every week, not sure we've had that combination before...

[Grimario]

It's today. Surely?

https://twitter.com/JamesGardiner42/status/1359255495924584449


Breaking: @NewcastleJetsFC have called a press conference for 11am where exec chairman Shane Mattiske is expected to announce head coach. Craig Deans the clear frontrunner. @newcastleherald

[JettyJet]

It's today. Surely?

https://twitter.com/JamesGardiner42/status/1359255495924584449

Deans it is

[The Hacker]

Deans it is

If it wasn’t Deans out of those options I’d be let down by the club by not showing some loyalty

[380]

Sticking with Deans was always going to be the right call if the list of candidates did not have a standout amongst it. Sorry Cous but 3 years, You were dreaming.

[The Dunster]

Great news.