New Ownership 2023

[Alton]

https://bit.ly/3SEZiZj
Perth have new owners
Again, come on Shane, something, anything please

[ForeverRed]

Lates word today from club?s source is new owners by end of week

[Thomas477]

Lates word today from club?s source is new owners by end of week

End of which week?

[belchardo]

A Venutian week - or about 243 weeks on earth.

[Thomas477]

A Venutian week - or about 243 weeks on earth.

That’s a bit optimistic isn’t it?

[380]

In Shane we trust.

[Alton]

Lates word today from club?s source is new owners by end of week
Thanks Red, I hope your source is spot on, thanks again

[evolution]

Lates word today from club?s source is new owners by end of week

?VIP Member? function on Thursday night, wonder if anything will be announced then.

[belchardo]

I hope so, but hopefully more than "we're making good progress and hope to have an announcement in the coming months"

[Alton]

?VIP Member? function on Thursday night, wonder if anything will be announced then.
Good pick up Evolution

[Bremsstrahlung]

Article



COACH Rob Stanton suspects that the drawn-out process to finalise a new owner for the Newcastle Jets may be a distraction for the players but he remains confident that a deal will be struck.

New Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra outlined his vision on Sunday after confirmation last week that he had added an A-League franchise to a sports empire that includes Sicilian football club Catania FC.

The announcement came three months after the club's receivers KordaMentha were sent back to the drawing board by the termination of the club's sale to Melbourne property tycoon Robert Brij.

It also marked the end of an eight-month-long search for a buyer, which began when Australian Professional Leagues issued former owner Tony Sage with a breach notice, and he relinquished the license.

The Jets, who have been under caretaker ownership for the past three years, were officially put on the market in October and have subsequently been linked to an overseas consortium believed to include Italian billionaire, Danilo Iervolino, who also owns Serie A club Salernitana.

KordaMentha are also conducting the sale of the Jets and initially anticipated that a sale would be completed by Christmas.

Jets executive chairman Shane Mattiske wrote a letter to members in January asking for patience.

"Our progress is positive and we are confident of having this finalised soon," he wrote in the letter.

Stanton has been in regular contact with the proposed new owners.

"I'm assured it will go through," Stanton told the Newcastle Herald. " They are just crossing the t's and dotting the i's.

"You say it is not distracting but I'm sure some players are distracted.

"I would rather be safe than sorry. Have it clear and everyone knows what is going on.

"This [ownership] group have a vision to move forward. How they want to do it is a bit different - strengthening the club from the bottom up. You need to make the club's future secure by setting things up properly.

"You might not see success at the top straight away, but if you do it well, there will be a stronger foundation to develop players and people, make the club more sustainable.

"We are going to have to build something that generates income. Balance the team so we can sell a player here and there, develop within, keep costs down and maximise our resources."

Stanton has been building for the future since he walked through the door. The Jets boast the youngest squad in the league.

"Our focus is on doing things really well and setting ourselves up for the future," he said. "I have been pleasantly surprised with how we have gone. We are improving.

"Against the top teams - Macarthur, Wellington, Melbourne Victory and Wellington - we have done really well."

The Jets take on the Bulls at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday.

It is their second encounter for the season against third-placed Macarthur after 1-all draw at Campbelltown Stadium on January 5 in which the home side levelled from the spot in the 90th minute.

After a 'flat' performance in a 2-0 loss to Western United last Friday, Stanton will use the extended period between games to freshen up the squad mentally and physically.



Sounds promising.
Stanton wouldn't be disrespecting the players by talking about it if it wasn’t close…surely.

[belchardo]

Article


Sounds promising.
Stanton wouldn't be disrespecting the players by talking about it if it wasn’t close…surely.

Where does speculating about the coach speculating about the players sit on the disrespect scale? Just want to know where I stand if is start speculating about Brem speculating about the coach speculating about the players.

[Mark325]

I don’t hate the idea of choosing to build a club that more closely resembles what teams like Adelaide and the Mariners are doing. Try and find great young talent, improve our academy so we can create good young talent and scout high quality internationals

[Alton]

I don’t hate the idea of choosing to build a club that more closely resembles what teams like Adelaide and the Mariners are doing. Try and find great young talent, improve our academy so we can create good young talent and scout high quality internationals
It?s the only way to do it, you wouldn?t want them to splash cash around and exhaust funds for maybe one season of success

[Jetmaster]

As long as it is transparent and there is a plan - most will be fine.

The Facebook crowd will be expecting million dollar marquees though.

[StannyCFCJET]

As long as it is transparent and there is a plan - most will be fine.

The Facebook crowd will be expecting million dollar marquees though.

Who cares the facebook crowd never attend of watch games anyway

[Bajar]

- Shane will be announcing his departure in the next few days. He has been informed by the new owners he will not have a job when they take over.

[Alton]

- Shane will be announcing his departure in the next few days. He has been informed by the new owners he will not have a job when they take over.

This makes sense if there is in fact new owners and I?m sure he would?ve expected it, thanks Shane for holding the fort in difficult times

[Thomas477]

- Shane will be announcing his departure in the next few days. He has been informed by the new owners he will not have a job when they take over.

Here’s hoping that’s the case.

I thought Middleby and McKinna were bad, he makes them look brilliant.

[R Ramjet]

I was told the expected ownership change was on track to be announced in March.
It was also interesting to hear that recent player re-signings came about through conversations between new owners and Rob Stanton.
Shane has been kept on the side lines regarding these matters.
The players were seen as smart re-signings and low risk signings even if the new ownership didn't go through.
Seems like the new ownership group is happy to keep Rob Stanton at the club.
We might finally have some positive news with this ownership situation !

[StannyCFCJET]

Here’s hoping that’s the case.

I thought Middleby and McKinna were bad, he makes them look brilliant.

In what world was Mckinna bad? Always open with fans and spent 300k of his own money to keep the club afloat after Lee stopped sending money

[Hunter403]

In what world was Mckinna bad? Always open with fans and spent 300k of his own money to keep the club afloat after Lee stopped sending money

agreed

[380]

I think there is a fair amount of tongue in cheek in Thomas's post, Its all in the context.

Lawrie stumping up his own $$$$ , Making a GF under his watch. I'll take another individual like that at the club any day of the week.

[380]

So once again Shane provides an update for the Herald to run behind a paywall.

Honestly the bloke being told to pack his box can't come soon enough.

[belchardo]

So, any news from the members night?

[Alton]

So, any news from the members night?

Jeter?

[plague]

Pining for the return of gypos.

Legit embarrassing.

Fold the club.

Scozzy is rolling in his grave listening to this rubbish.

[Alton]

Pining for the return of gypos.

Legit embarrassing.

Fold the club.

Scozzy is rolling in his grave listening to this rubbish.

Are you serious? Nothing about ownership?

[plague]

Are you serious? Nothing about ownership?

We won under Con.

Con gave us Griff, Stu, Jobe and Tarek.

You entitled prats ran Con out of town.
You all now get what you paid for.

Miss me with your optimism, if y'all wanna be suckers please do so in a different beer line I'm not interested.

[Jeterpool]

Jeter?

Natta has re-signed with the club. Nothing on ownership except it's "close"

[Jeterpool]

We won under Con.

Con gave us Griff, Stu, Jobe and Tarek.

You entitled prats ran Con out of town.
You all now get what you paid for.

Miss me with your optimism, if y'all wanna be suckers please do so in a different beer line I'm not interested.

No Parisi or Corbo?

[Macca]

Natta has re-signed with the club. Nothing on ownership except it's "close"

Hopefully some of his jitters over the last month or so can be explained by this going on in the background and we can see him back to his best.

[Alton]

Natta has re-signed with the club. Nothing on ownership except it's "close"

Thanks Jeter

[plague]

No Parisi or Corbo?

Mount Rushmore only has four faces.

[Mark325]

Natta has re-signed with the club. Nothing on ownership except it's "close"

Even though I've been quite down on his recent performances, this is still a real solid resigning. Hoping he can get into his previous form.

Be interesting if Cancar also extends, considering he's been pushed out for Grimaldi as of late and is probably good enough to get a start elsewhere

[My2BobsWorth]

Mattiske on NBN last night saying it COULD be done by the end of the month. :deadhorse:

[Alton]

Mattiske on NBN last night saying it COULD be done by the end of the month. :deadhorse:
5 days to go

[380]

#Inshanewetrust

Make a great bumper sticker, Bloke never gets it wrong. Will go down in history as the second most successful person to walk through the doors of the club, Even better than Middleby.

[Jeterpool]

#Inshanewetrust

Make a great bumper sticker, Bloke never gets it wrong. Will go down in history as the second most successful person to walk through the doors of the club, Even better than Middleby.

Drop the H and you have me

[Bon]

Drop the H and you have me

:lulz:

[Jim]

Our change in ownership will apparently be announced early 2023

.

[ForeverRed]

Lates word today from club?s source is new owners by end of week
Looks like my club source has turned to gravy

[Alton]

Looks like my club source has turned to gravy

I can?t see how Shane can keep throwing out hope when none of his deadlines have been met

[380]

I can?t see how Shane can keep throwing out hope when none of his deadlines have been met

Nope #inshanewetrust

Get on board. Bloke is never wrong.

[ForeverRed]

I can?t see how Shane can keep throwing out hope when none of his deadlines have been met
My source was a member of the coaching staff

[Bon]

I can?t see how Shane can keep throwing out hope when none of his deadlines have been met

Come on mate, stop questioning and show a little respect...... :gent:

[Alton]

My source was a member of the coaching staff

That is a worry Red if they aren?t being honest with a staff member

[ForeverRed]

That is a worry Red if they aren?t being honest with a staff member
Who knows, they could have been guessing like the rest of us

[Jetmaster]

Who knows, they could have been guessing like the rest of us

Very likely, this time last year a staff member told me they were measuring up new carpet and furnishings for "the new owner" who was to be announced any day back then.

Not worth the anguish second guessing, just wait for the press conference.

[Alton]

Very likely, this time last year a staff member told me they were measuring up new carpet and furnishings for "the new owner" who was to be announced any day back then.

Not worth the anguish second guessing, just wait for the press conference.

2 days to go

[380]

Shane will not let us down. Because he is Shane.

Bloke has never given us a bum steer. # inshanewetrust

[My2BobsWorth]

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/revealed-the-aussie-duo-spearheading-newcastle-jets-takeover-bid-605583

[Jetmaster]

Beat me by two minutes!

Should know "by the end of March" :popcorn:

[plague]

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/revealed-the-aussie-duo-spearheading-newcastle-jets-takeover-bid-605583

Translation: "we are currently being low balled by our one and only interested bidder so we've started leaking stuff in the hope of attracting someone.....anyone....to make this a proper negotiation".

So 150 small time owners, complex funding tied to various groups who all assume they'll be in charge.

This sounds like the exact type of rabble the Jets deserve. Cant wait til all the various factions splinter and we go back into limbo while they all want to get out from under the disaster they didnt see coming.

Sign the forms Middleby let's get the latest shit show under way.

[Maito Mitch]

I'm with plague. That sounds like a potential disaster waiting to happen.

Bring it on

[380]

By Chrissy 23
By end of Feb
Should know by end of March

# jetsshitshow.

[ForeverRed]

I?m not sold on this idea but it?s better then being loaded with cash and marquees because that?s just not the jets 🤦*♂️🤷*♂️

[Oldy]

Co-founder Christie Jenkins - a former beach volleyball star turned venture capitalist and motivational speaker - is front and centre of the takeover bid, along with fellow Australian, ex-Nike and adidas executive Paul Francis.

So we have Ken and Barbie the insta twins taking over the club. ffs I'll take Con back thanks.

[Alton]

So we have Ken and Barbie the insta twins taking over the club. ffs I'll take Con back thanks.

You people are unbelievable, this is better than what we are exposed atm, it is a lifeline, be positive

[Oldy]

You people are unbelievable, this is better than what we are exposed atm, it is a lifeline, be positive

Wake up to yourself.

How many stupid incompetent owners do we need. Stop accepting mediocre sh*t.

Our last 4 owners have been a cancer because of attitudes like yours.

[My2BobsWorth]

Wake up to yourself.

How many stupid incompetent owners do we need. Stop accepting mediocre sh*t.

Our last 4 owners have been a cancer because of attitudes like yours.

You seem to think that you have any say in the matter, you have none. Con had his licence stripped for the same reason as the rest of them. Altons attitude has fuk all to do with anything

[q-money]

i hope santa claus buys the club so i can boo him

[Alton]

i hope santa claus buys the club so i can boo him

It?s the last day of February Shane

[380]

From what i can gather there is a story behind the Herald paywall where Super Shane has once again provided an update and appears there are concerns from the interested party about the financial situation at the APL.

Perhaps somebody who subscribes to the Herald can add some further detail.

[Aegon]

You can use:


https://www.printfriendly.com/ (https://www.printfriendly.com/)

This can bypass the hearald paywall.

[Jetmaster]

You can use:


https://www.printfriendly.com/ (https://www.printfriendly.com/)

This can bypass the hearald paywall.

Thanks for that.....actually found out Leigh Maughan passed away. Tied to the Knights but was fond of KB United, his commentary on NBN was legendary...."Goaaaalllll, Bunny Curran!"......RIP Leigh

[380]

Thanks for that.....actually found out Leigh Maughan passed away. Tied to the Knights but was fond of KB United, his commentary on NBN was legendary...."Goaaaalllll, Bunny Curran!"......RIP Leigh

Yep thanks Aegon, much appreciated.

And also 2nd your comments JM re Leigh Maughan a real trooper for sport in these parts eh.

[Alton]

It?s the last day of February Shane
Ok Shane it?s getting really tight, just under 2 hours to go

[Oldy]

Ok Shane it?s getting really tight, just under 2 hours to go

That Jesus bloke is a fraud but that Shane bloke, we'll believe in him for what? nothing as well? nah that dude is king.

hey shane turn this water for us

[380]

Its now March FFS.
What have you got to say for yourself Shane ???

[Alton]

Its now March FFS.
What have you got to say for yourself Shane ???
Too quick 380 I was about to ask him myself

[R Ramjet]

The sale happens this month or I'm taking a proton energy pill and waiting for shane in the carpark !

[Alton]

The sale happens this month or I'm taking a proton energy pill and waiting for shane in the carpark !
Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[Eastwest]

Hey Mattiske. My office and close the door

[plague]

How's the hunger strike going lads?

[ForeverRed]

The silence is deafening

[Alton]

The silence is deafening
What is your source saying Red?

[Jim]

What is your source saying Red?

Reds under the beds. Bruce is hiding taking free money

[Jeterpool]

Thursday next week is the next Fan Council. I've asked that an update be placed on the agenda.

[belchardo]

Thursday next week is the next Fan Council. I've asked that an update be placed on the agenda.

I think I got sent that update last night.


We're still working through the final details to make sure the i's are crossed and the T's dotted, but we are extremely confident we will be in a position to maybe announce some very exciting news completely unrelated to the ownership in May 2026

[ForeverRed]

What is your source saying Red?

I?ve got nothing

[My2BobsWorth]

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/amanda-staveley-reveals-intriguing-newcastle-united-multi-club-model-plans-4546766
I can't think of a better fit for the Newcastle United owners than the Jets, Bulls have stolen the colours though. Read somewhere that Aston Villa are keen to invest in the Canberra franchise. Makes a mockery of the claim by FC32 that they are worried about the state of the A league, when EPL clubs are keen to invest

[Alton]

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/amanda-staveley-reveals-intriguing-newcastle-united-multi-club-model-plans-4546766
I can't think of a better fit for the Newcastle United owners than the Jets, Bulls have stolen the colours though. Read somewhere that Aston Villa are keen to invest in the Canberra franchise. Makes a mockery of the claim by FC32 that they are worried about the state of the A league, when EPL clubs are keen to invest
It?s the most obvious fit 2 bob, please please please

[My2BobsWorth]

Your enthusiasm is infectious Alton, luckily I've had my shots. FC32 is losing support very fast from the supporters, get it done or bugger off

[380]

Pretty trying week after week, A Executive Chairman out of his depth and got nothing on his predecessors, A team of chokers with a Captain who waffles on with the same excuses where only the date and opposition change.

Watching Glory transition from there back third to front third in the lead up to there second goal you could tell we were going to roll over. Scrabble and Trent B hanging off and literally running backwards. No pressure was applied at that point in the game and Perth just walked possession from one end to the other way too easily. Its become a habit under Stanton this trying to shut up shop so early in games. I feel for a few of the players in our squad, They deserve better than this rabble of a club and certainly deserve better than being coached by L plater Stanton.

[380]

Your enthusiasm is infectious Alton, luckily I've had my shots. FC32 is losing support very fast from the supporters, get it done or bugger off

This.

Also Re FC32 : If a media monitor for FC32 is to come across this Forum tell them to get the deal done or GTFO, Your standing is diminishing fast.

[380]

So Macca posting this morning deal has fallen over.

[Bremsstrahlung]

So Macca posting this morning deal has fallen over.

This calls for a petition to Newcastle United FC owners as a last resort.
This news gives me grave fears for the future of this football club.

Something, somewhere is rotten or amiss. There’s no way we get this far into the due diligence stage and each and every time the interested party withdraws if everything is above board.

I’d love to hear why these investors are pulling out.

[StannyCFCJET]

This calls for a petition to Newcastle United FC owners as a last resort.
This news gives me grave fears for the future of this football club.

Something, somewhere is rotten or amiss. There’s no way we get this far into the due diligence stage and each and every time the interested party withdraws if everything is above board.

I’d love to hear why these investors are pulling out.

We already know. The price is too high because the APL and our owners want to re-coup their money propping us up and no one is going to pay 15-20 mil for us

[belchardo]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Aleague/comments/1bgld6m/still_no_ownership/

This development was worth it just to see boz's response to DrGarrious in the above reddit

[Thomas477]

We already know. The price is too high because the APL and our owners want to re-coup their money propping us up and no one is going to pay 15-20 mil for us

Well no, that’s not the rumor flying around at the moment, it’s because the APL as an organisation has been such a cluster**** recently and the layoffs in the past few months has spooked any potential buyer.

[380]

Well no, that’s not the rumor flying around at the moment, it’s because the APL as an organisation has been such a cluster**** recently and the layoffs in the past few months has spooked any potential buyer.

Yep exactly Thomas, Who of sound mind would acquire a football club then leave the future existence of that club in a National competition to the likes of the APL.

Whats the chances we exit and Canberra Football in and Paramount still have there 6 games a week. Some of the monies from the Canberra bid will go to our current owners to go someways toward our current overlords recouping some of the monies put in to the Jerks over the last few years.

Or is there the possibility both the APL and our current overlords agree to a buyer who wishes to relocate the license ?. At the end of the day if there is money to made by both parties desperately motivated by financial circumstances who knows eh. The old saying " money talks and bullshit walks " particularly in pressing situations like the the current owners find themselves in and the APL desperate for any form of revenue.

[belchardo]

I don't think the canberra bid is going all that well either. I believe the "the announcement about canberra could come this week" (which was said on Monday the week gone) from the APL as much as i believe anything coming out of Shane's mouth.

[Bremsstrahlung]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Aleague/comments/1bgld6m/still_no_ownership/

This development was worth it just to see boz's response to DrGarrious in the above reddit

Love it.

I gave up reading at SydneyFCForever taking the silver spoon out of their mouth to say we should be grateful to our current ?owners?.

[pessimistic jerk]

Thursday next week is the next Fan Council. I've asked that an update be placed on the agenda.

An updates from fan council?

[evolution]

THE sale of the Newcastle Jets is being held up by the failure of Australian Professional Leagues (APL) to provide key information to the prospective buyers.

The Newcastle Herald understands that consortium FC32, headed by former Nike executive Paul Francis, has agreed on a sale price for the Jets and has plans to take the club forward.

However, the consortium is growing frustrated by a lack of clarity from the APL about the salary cap, competition structure, financial distribution from the broadcast deal and other important details for next season.

There is also some doubt regarding the broadcast deal with Paramount Plus, which still has two seasons to run on a five-year $200 million contract.

The A-League men salary cap is $2.6 million. Clubs are required to spend at least 90 per cent ($2.25 million).

If the distribution is reduced, that would impact the bottom line for clubs.

?I think the APL has to come out and be a bit clearer on what is happening with the competition, what is happening next year, what is happening with a lot of things,? Jets coach Rob Stanton said when quizzed about the ownership after the 1-0 loss to Adelaide on Friday night.

?I think those are some of the questions being asked and they are not getting answers, and it is maybe stalling things a bit. It needs more clarity. There are too many people without the answers.?

In January, the APL made 40 employees redundant and closed down ?KeepUp?, the organisation?s digital and content arm.

The move was aimed at stabilising the APL in the short term, but it raised concerns over the direction of the club-run entity.

However, since the cost-cutting measure, new franchise Auckland FC, who are owned by American billionaire Bill Foley, has sprung to life and last week revealed their name and playing strip.

Perth Glory have changed ownership, with the property mogul Ross Pelligra adding an A-League club to his Italian third division outfit Catania.

The Pelligra Group have reportedly pledged $4 million per year to the Glory, who have been funded by the APL since former owner and chairman Tony Sage was stripped of the club?s licence in July last year.

The Jets have been under caretaker ownership ? funded by the chairman of four rival A-League clubs ? for the past three years after Chinese businessman Martin Lee was stripped of his franchise licence over unpaid debts.

The club was officially put on the market in October through financial advisory firm KordaMentha, with the aim to have a deal done by Christmas.

In late February, Jets boss Shane, Mattiske told members in a recorded video message he was ?confident that February is the month?.

The Jets have slipped to 11th place on 20 points and have not won a games since January 23.

Asked if the ownership saga was a distraction for the playing group, Stanton said: ?Is it having an impact? Possibly. I can?t do anything about it. I can only focus on the next game.?

FC32 are reportedly partially backed by investment group Athletic Ventures with plans to build an extensive club portfolio. They own Swiss second-tier club AC Bellinzona and have a share in Serie A side Salernitana.

Representatives from FC32 have visited Newcastle to speak with players and staff and inspect facilities.

The A-League breaks this weekend due to a FIFA international window. The Jets? next game is away to Melbourne City on March 30.


https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8558714/?adcall=true&adcallkw=&fbclid=IwAR3xQneJSCNIXDQTZfMDJk83GgFmFStU5Auy0iVoH xdtmAB-CNnGPxAJV9U_aem_Aam8zMxoNTHA_xIHnJVhApTjR0rYmZmwg1 y2OpScwAlyf_iJuyofqiyoyZU3q-rNdPQ

[belchardo]

Well, at least there is an update.

[Alton]

Thanks evolution

[Jeterpool]

An updates from fan council?

There was more of an update from James Gardiner than we got in the meeting. Shane didn't speak to the sale stalling but mentioned they were working with the APL and that's where the process is at.

[plague]

Journos don't make scoops any more, the author of the article was clearly fed info for a reason and by making it public it's a chance to shuffle things along. And if you want to know who fed the info, look who it benefits most (the Jets/new buyer). So I'm hoping it was us as it makes our management look smart and pro active despite a bunch of you lot thinking they are idiots.

Middlebys at the wheel.

[Jetmaster]

Not a bad thing this coming out publicly as it takes the heat off the Jets and current owners and throws it all at the APL. Gets the fans slightly onside and probably some support from the other clubs as hard questions needed to be asked.

Nick Garcia was on the The Global Game Podcast recently (27/2) and Alex Brosque asked him directly where the Jets sale was. He was evasive and kept saying it was "a private sale" with minimal APL involvement. Simon Hill jumped at him saying "well the owners are all in the APL". He admitted FS32 was talking with them but he sounded like he was just hoping for deal to be formalised and APL tick it off. On other questions as well I wasn't impressed by the bloke.

[Jeterpool]

Or is there the possibility both the APL and our current overlords agree to a buyer who wishes to relocate the license ?. At the end of the day if there is money to made by both parties desperately motivated by financial circumstances who knows eh. The old saying " money talks and bullshit walks " particularly in pressing situations like the the current owners find themselves in and the APL desperate for any form of revenue.

The longer this goes on, and the more it keeps lacking progress or coming against hurdles the more and more I think there's a distinct possibility the home game against the Mariners could be the last competitive fixture of the club.

I hope the APL realise that that means for not just fans, but the players, the staff, the juniors and the region as a whole.

[R Ramjet]

KordaMentha leaked the information to the herald to publicly call out the APL.
If the APL gets their act together the sale will go through.
The APL will have to provide answers that convince the new owners the League has a clear and certain future first though.
The FA is involved now behind the scenes.
I think the sale still happens.

[R Ramjet]

I think a Newcastle team was important to the League while it was run by the FA.
I'm not so certain that a Newcastle team is important to an APL run league !
There is a lot riding on this sale.

[belchardo]

I think a Newcastle team was important to the League while it was run by the FA.
I'm not so certain that a Newcastle team is important to an APL run league !
There is a lot riding on this sale.

Agreed. They'd be happy with a nice closed shop featuring only teams from Sydney and Melbourne. The second division can look after everywhere else from their point of view, but they'd still fight against domestic transfer fees.

[Jeterpool]

Joey Lynch hinting at an interview with APL's Stephen Conroy coming out on ESPN coming out soon.

[Jeterpool]

https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/39762107/aleague-cant-guarantee-future-newcastle-canberra


Conroy confirmed that the Jets' ongoing survival rested upon the sale of their licence -- negotiations for which he described as being at "the pointy end" -- or commitments to future support by its custodians, confirming that the APL wasn't able to prevent the club from folding should neither eventuate.

"The owners have to make a decision on how they're going to handle that," he said. "The APL is not the owner. Those four clubs have banded together, they're ultimately the deciders about whether or not they want to keep financing, and this is ultimately in their court.

"Absolutely [we want Newcastle in the A-League]. Newcastle are a foundation club. It would be a terrible tragedy for the supporters, the players in Newcastle if it was not to be the case.

"To prepare for next season, we need to know relatively soon whether this is going to be a club that is going to play next season or not. Whether there's a new owner, or the existing owners, they've got to make some hard decisions."


Conroy explained that it wasn't just the players who required certainty and hinted at a deadline being placed on both Newcastle and Canberra to find resolutions soon for next season.

"Unfortunately, we've got to plan for next year. It's just a reality. The other clubs deserve certainty," he said. "I mean, we talk about: 'oh we've got [to have] certainly about Newcastle or Canberra.'

"There are 11 or 12 other clubs who need certainty to plan their seasons, to make bookings, to sign players. Now are players from Canberra or any other club available? Auckland are trying to sign players, so they need certainty.

"It's unfair if we drag it on to June -- I'm not proposing that, I'm just picking a random date -- unfair on the other clubs and our responsibility is for the league as a whole, not just for the individual club.

"So we've got responsibilities to all the clubs to resolve these issues so they can get on with their planning, they're attracting players or selling players or whatever decisions they want to make."

Ah, public blame games have commenced. This always ends well.

[evolution]

https://www.espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/id/39762107/aleague-cant-guarantee-future-newcastle-canberra


Basically if we can?t get the sale done within a month it?s good night Irene.

[Jeterpool]

There's no winners from the club folding. Only losers. The fans, the staff who work for the club, the players of both teams, the sponsors, the stadiums, the clinics...these people have to get up, get motivated to actually perform their job now without knowing if they will be employed in 5 games. Put yourself in their shoes if you can...how would you feel knowing that you're possibly not building towards anything.

I'm numb at even the thought the club folds.

I hope there's some mature heads somewhere in this process and that sense prevails.

[380]

Not a bad thing this coming out publicly as it takes the heat off the Jets and current owners and throws it all at the APL. Gets the fans slightly onside and probably some support from the other clubs as hard questions needed to be asked.

Nick Garcia was on the The Global Game Podcast recently (27/2) and Alex Brosque asked him directly where the Jets sale was. He was evasive and kept saying it was "a private sale" with minimal APL involvement. Simon Hill jumped at him saying "well the owners are all in the APL". He admitted FS32 was talking with them but he sounded like he was just hoping for deal to be formalised and APL tick it off. On other questions as well I wasn't impressed by the bloke.

Exactly right, 3/4 of the current ownership are on the board of the APL. Its an absurd situation.

[plague]

Haha, Conroy is so ****ing good at this.

Jets are screwed.

All we can do now is wait till New Lambton gets promoted to the A-league so there is a local team in the comp again.

[The Postman]

Michael Cain on Twitter saying an APL insider has told him the finances of the APL are so bad, the entire league could fold at the end of the season.

[Jeterpool]

Michael Cain on Twitter saying an APL insider has told him the finances of the APL are so bad, the entire league could fold at the end of the season.

I don't know how credible Michael has been. I take it with a grain of salt.

[The Postman]

The post does have a tone of an annoyed dig at the APL.

[Jetmaster]

TBH - would not surprise. I was thinking within three seasons though not the end of this one.

The genie might have been let out of the bottle here and I'm sure the other chairmen are thinking the same thing - where has the money gone? Conroy always bites and blames, no surprise there.

It's not just us - the whole league is reeking of patchwork, the positive vibe is gone (no P+ glossing over changes that), the crowds are poor, the atmosphere killed off.

For the umpteenth time we are heading into dark times.

Looks like Newcastle United are coming out in May - last chance saloon?

[Thomas477]

I would say that the APL wouldn?t shoot themselves in the foot but past behaviour suggests otherwise.

Guys, it?s been a pleasure, we?ll always have Griff :wub:

[Eastwest]

So the APL doesnt give a **** about Newcastle. Least we know where we stand.

Happy to let Auckland in starting with nothing. Happy to help Perth. APL ****s

Hope this model falls in a heap and is resurrected as something new. Lowy wasnt so bad after all.

[pv4]

Haha, Conroy is so ****ing good at this.

Jets are screwed.

All we can do now is wait till New Lambton gets promoted to the A-league so there is a local team in the comp again.

Conroy's playing some real Judean People's Front style business right now.

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/19/a-league-teams-future-losing-clubs-risks-canberra-united-newcastle-jets-ownership

guardian article.

[belchardo]

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/19/a-leagues-not-in-a-position-where-we-can-underwrite-clubs-as-jets-canberra-face-uncertain-future-over-ownership-dramas/

roar article.

at least we're making the news websites.

[Alton]

Conroy needs to give FC32 the information they are after to seal the deal

[evolution]

Conroy needs to give FC32 the information they are after to seal the deal

Exactly. It just seems so simple doesn?t it?

[Jetmaster]

Conroy has reacted like a nerve has been touched.

Also - why bring Canberra into it?

[Jeterpool]

Heyman came out last week wanting an announcement or some guarantee its happening or she was going to consider leaving

[380]

Exactly. It just seems so simple doesn?t it?

Not really, Has been rumored for some time that both Paramount and the APL are from happy with what value each organization has added to the League and doubt remained over Paramount being around next season. Should that be the case that puts a huge question mark over club funding from broadcasting and any forward financial forecasting the APL have done.

If your going to pony up for a A League club/license you want the APL figures to be rock solid. Perhaps the APL don't want the scrutiny as they don't even know themselves how bad things are going to get and just how rubbery there projections could be.

Would be interesting to know if the Federal Sports Minister Anika Wells has any jurisdiction in this area ( take a smarter person than me to know for sure ) and able to instigate an inquiry into the governance of the APL particularly in the financials and accountability and have board members of the APL including those board members who currently own the Jets have been asleep at the wheel.

Also now would be a great time to hear from Shane.

[Killa]

Conroy's playing some real Judean People's Front style business right now.
**** off! Judean People's Front. We're the People's Front of Judea! Judean People's Front. Cawk. Wankers

[R Ramjet]

So Conroy delivers a 1 month ultimatum for the future of the Jets and its a situation the club has little control over.
Where is the Auckland FC licence money going !
Bringing new teams in, cashing in on new club owners without doing everything you can to secure the future of existing clubs is ludicrous.
Its a kick in the teeth to all Jets fans, members and players.

[Jeterpool]

After having a night to think, interested to see then next move in this. Do the club come out and respond? What do KordaMentha need to do? The current owners, who have been silent forever, come out and reassure their commitment? If the sale is processed does Conroy come out and chest-thump about pushing things through because of his influence?

This is going to start affecting player retention and could impact the club if a sale actually does happen. Think Lucas Mauragis...he's out of contract. What is he going to do with others interested in him? By all accounts he enjoys playing for Rob and the club but I think he's a real risk of leaving.

It would be fascinating to see what's going on behind the scenes.

[Macca]

Gotta be pretty hard to get motivated to slog it out in training / behind the scenes with this season basically gone, and no assurances that there will be a club/job for you next season.

[Jeterpool]

I think it's going to have a larger impact on the Women's team. They're actually competing to make the finals this season.

[Jetmaster]

I hope we are spared the hackneyed - "if Newcastle wants an A-League team they need to vote with their feet and get out to the games".

We've responded umpteen times in the last 45 years and proven ourselves time and time again.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I hope we are spared the hackneyed - "if Newcastle wants an A-League team they need to vote with their feet and get out to the games".

We've responded umpteen times in the last 45 years and proven ourselves time and time again.

Agree.

I think it’s insulting to propose that the community don’t care about the club.

People are growing increasingly disillusioned by the current state of the club. There’s little/no hope on the horizon in our current situation that we can achieve anything. There’s no way Sydney, Melbourne, WSW etc would accept this and still turn up/not protest.

At least we are getting to the bottom of why we seem unsellable.

[Jeterpool]

I hope we are spared the hackneyed - "if Newcastle wants an A-League team they need to vote with their feet and get out to the games".

We've responded umpteen times in the last 45 years and proven ourselves time and time again.

agree too

[StannyCFCJET]

I hope we are spared the hackneyed - "if Newcastle wants an A-League team they need to vote with their feet and get out to the games".

We've responded umpteen times in the last 45 years and proven ourselves time and time again.

They won't look at previous years they will look at now. And if you look right now our crowds are an all time low and an outsider will only assume Newcastle no longer cares about the Jets will tbf has been kinda true for the past 10 years unless we're on a winning streak

[belchardo]

We dead yet?

Also, why hasn't Shane come out and reminded the APL, FC32 and the media that all this speculation is disrespectful to the players?

[380]

Also, why hasn't Shane come out and reminded the APL, FC32 and the media that all this speculation is disrespectful to the players?


My vote for post of the year. Where the bloody hell are ya Shane ?

[Jeterpool]

We dead yet?

Also, why hasn't Shane come out and reminded the APL, FC32 and the media that all this speculation is disrespectful to the players?

I would suspect the club are considering how they respond at this moment.

[ForeverRed]

Ray Gatt reckons the license is going to the goal coast, he?s usually not far off the money Ray

[Jeterpool]

This has certainly lit a fire under the whole issue.

[evolution]

Hopefully we aren?t hearing a peep from the club, KordaMentha or the buyer as they are currently bunkered down getting the deal done.

The optimist in me hopes that all this talk of folding and relocation is just smoke and mirrors from the APL to hasten the process. Ultimately we?re an established club with 8,000 members (over 10,000 not that long ago) in a large market and with an academy program up and running. Surely even the APL can?t be dumb enough to let that go.

[Local Rules]

Hopefully we aren?t hearing a peep from the club, KordaMentha or the buyer as they are currently bunkered down getting the deal done.

The optimist in me hopes that all this talk of folding and relocation is just smoke and mirrors from the APL to hasten the process. Ultimately we?re an established club with 8,000 members (over 10,000 not that long ago) in a large market and with an academy program up and running. Surely even the APL can?t be dumb enough to let that go.

Don't be so sure. These are the guys that spent squillions on some kid to do Keepup marketing campaign and then went "Oh we didn't actually ask anyone about a fair and reasonable price for this service so let's throw it out"

[380]

The APL and there mismanagement are so a busted ass broke they will sell a license to anybody at this point to get some revenue in the door and our current owners some sort of a return on what they have tipped in here.

Would not surprise in the slightest if they can't get a deal over the line for the Jets they will take money for one somewhere else. Weren't talks advanced at one stage just a few years ago for another crack at the Gold Coast market ?

[A.J.]

Folks on reddit saying it's better to exist in our current state of mediocrity than not exist. Like staying married in case you get a half hearted handjob on your birthday once a year

[Jetmaster]

The sad thing is Australian football has blown the big chances created in 2005/2006. New league, massive success of the Socceroos, good management and popularity. Socceroos sold out constantly and were Australia's favourite sports team. The league took off and it was hailed as the new dawn.

We are back to square one. Les and Johnny would be turning in their graves.

[ForeverRed]

Are any groups/fans organising a protest, I think it would be valid given the silence from our SHANE

[JustMe]

Dear Suckers,
Given there has been a lot of speculation regarding the club over the last few days, I wanted to provide some insight into the current sale process.

Firstly, it has always been the case that the current owners of the football club are transitionary owners, and they clearly have a focus on passing the Club to a permanent owner for the future. We know that our fans, members, partners, players and staff are all looking forward to the Club being in the hands of a new permanent owner.

In October we commenced a formal sale process with the support of our advisors, Korda Mentha.

Whilst this process has run longer than planned there remains a strong focus on closing the sale and there are several parties that we are in advanced discussions with.

The process has the support of the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Korda Mentha and we are confident this will be completed soon.

In the meantime, it is important that we all remain focused on doing our best to support our Women's and Men's teams as they give their all for this Club in the balance of the ALW and ALM competitions.
Regards,
ShaneMattiske
Executive Chairman
Newcastle Jets FC

Thanks Shhhhhhhayne

[mic22]

Gotta be pretty hard to get motivated to slog it out in training / behind the scenes with this season basically gone, and no assurances that there will be a club/job for you next season.

If anything, this should motivate the players to give their 120% (especially the young ones): it's their career at stake, if they want to find a new club, they better make an impression now.

[Jetmaster]

Herald update.....



Beau Busch, the co-chief executive of players union Australian Professional Footballers (APF) was stunned by the latest development.

"It is incomprehensible to the players that one of the A-League's foundation clubs could fold under the current club owners, who fought so hard for control of the competition," Busch told the Newcastle Herald on Wednesday.

"As the players' union, we will do everything within our power to ensure the professional game in Newcastle not only survives but thrives."

The Jets are one of eight foundation A-League clubs and their history in the national league extends back to 1979.

They boast A-League men and women's programs, youth teams and are the only club to run academies for boys and girls.

The Jets contested the 2018 grand final in front of a full house at McDonald Jones Stadium, going down 1-0 to Melbourne Victory in controversial circumstances.

"Newcastle and the Hunter region has a long and proud history in Australian football," said APF co-chief executive Kathryn Gill, who was a foundation player for the Jets and is a former Matilda.

"Newcastle and the Hunter region has a long and proud history in Australian football.

"The men's A-League championship win of 2008, grand final appearance in 2018 and the region's consistent ability to produce players such as Cheryl Salisbury, Craig Johnston and Emily van Egmond illustrate its potential and importance.

"The question of a professional club in Newcastle is not 'if' but 'how'."

FC32 are reportedly partially backed by investment group Athletic Ventures with plans to build an extensive club portfolio.

They own Swiss second-tier club AC Bellinzona and have a share in Serie A side Salernitana.

The Newcastle Herald understands that FC32 has agreed on a sale price for the Jets and has plans to take the club forward.

However, the consortium is frustrated by a lack of clarity from the APL.

The main sticking point appears to be the annual financial distribution. Each franchise received $2 million in grants this season, which was cut from $2.3 million.

The APL is yet to confirm what the dispersal will be for the 2024-25 campaign.

Jets coach Rob Stanton remains optimistic that the ownership will be finalised.

"The potential owners want to know what the central financial distribution will be for next season," he said. "That is central to the business."

Stanton, who has been in regular contact with FC32, addressed the playing group on Wednesday

"My message to the players was that we have to focus on playing and what we have been doing," he said. "We need to keep the standards high.

"We can only control what we have been doing.

"At the end of the day, I believe the club will be here."

Stanton has a vision for the club and is desperate to continue the project.

"We should be building from the bottom up and making it sustainable for the future," Stanton said. "The club is the vehicle for developing players and people, and creating opportunities.

"That is what I have tried to do on the lowest of budgets and with the least resources.

"You need to have a flow of young kids coming through all the time. At the moment there are four or five in the next 18 months who should blossom. Then there will be another group come through after that.

"That will build the connection with the community. It mightn't buy you titles straight away, but it will in the future.

"We are trying to bring the vision to life. The potential new owners have a similar vision.

"You won't see results straight away. If you get it right, the club will be young, it will be vibrant, you can sell players, you can generate income and it becomes a really viable asset.

"You want to invest in facilities if possible. Then you have a sustainable product for generations to come.

"That is what we should be trying to do. Don't worry about winning the next title now. Worry about building something that will enable us to win for the next 30 years. develop people and opportunities. That should be the objective. The rest will come."

[Jeterpool]

I'm incredibly underwhelmed by the statement issued by the Jets last night. There was nothing there to provide any glimmer of hope - it merely recounted what we already knew. The one thing I have taken away is there's now multiple parties back at the table while I understood FC32 were in a period of exclusivity. That's a step back in my opinion.

There's nothing to reassure fans the club will not cease to exist. No statement beyond the immediate season and instead telling the fans to remain focused on our Men's team, who are out of finals contention and have won once this calendar year, and the women's team who are out-performing expectations and yet are 1 loss away from being out of finals contention too. These same fans who have stuck by a club that's had 1 post-season appearance in 14 years and twice made it beyond the round of 32 in the FFA Cup.

Might as well have been labelled Dear Customer.

[The Postman]

Has the APL ever mentioned Community ownership since they took over? The model seems to work well in the UK with a half dozen clubs (AFC Wimbledon, FC Unted, York FC etc). Some of those clubs have buy ins for as little as $10 a month and those fans still get voting rights etc.

We would just need 10,000 Newcastle football tragics all to put in $200 a season to match the 2 million the club gets from the APL and we should be sweet!

*Grasping at straws here

[ForeverRed]

Has the APL ever mentioned Community ownership since they took over? The model seems to work well in the UK with a half dozen clubs (AFC Wimbledon, FC Unted, York FC etc). Some of those clubs have buy ins for as little as $10 a month and those fans still get voting rights etc.

We would just need 10,000 Newcastle football tragics all to put in $200 a season to match the 2 million the club gets from the APL and we should be sweet!

*Grasping at straws here

🙋*♂️

[StannyCFCJET]

Has the APL ever mentioned Community ownership since they took over? The model seems to work well in the UK with a half dozen clubs (AFC Wimbledon, FC Unted, York FC etc). Some of those clubs have buy ins for as little as $10 a month and those fans still get voting rights etc.

We would just need 10,000 Newcastle football tragics all to put in $200 a season to match the 2 million the club gets from the APL and we should be sweet!

*Grasping at straws here

Your never gonna get that here. Newy doesn't have the interest

[My2BobsWorth]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-newcastle-jets-ownership-news/
Don't think this is even Mattiske, I believe he is on leave, FFS

[Killa]

Has the APL ever mentioned Community ownership since they took over? The model seems to work well in the UK with a half dozen clubs (AFC Wimbledon, FC Unted, York FC etc). Some of those clubs have buy ins for as little as $10 a month and those fans still get voting rights etc.

We would just need 10,000 Newcastle football tragics all to put in $200 a season to match the 2 million the club gets from the APL and we should be sweet!

*Grasping at straws here

The ownership model of this league (That being franchises, rather than clubs) will not allow for voting rights.

Plus there is absolutely no way the APL will allow a club to be run by fans. They are a cartel and wanted power over the league. They've now got it and are reaping what they sow

[380]

So looks like Gerry Ryan's interest in the club is on again after expressing more than passing interest a few seasons ago. Actually would prefer him than this FC32 mob. History with Melb Heart b4 the Oil Money and Melbourne Storm

[Jetmaster]

It's a soap opera...."might" be back on.


The future of the Jets has been under a cloud since earlier this week when the Newcastle Herald revealed that negotiations aimed at selling the franchise to FC32 - a company that has interests in European football teams - had stalled.

FC32 were understood to have grown frustrated about a lack of clarity from Australian Professional Leagues (APL), which runs the A-Leagues, about key financial details.

Fears that the Jets could be forced to fold if the FC32 deal fell over mounted after APL chairman Stephen Conroy said it would be a "terrible tragedy" if the foundation club was not part of the A-Leagues next season.

"We need to know by relatively soon whether this is going to be a club that is going to play next season or not," Conroy said on Tuesday.

Since then, it is understood that FC32 have resumed negotiations and the Herald has been told that senior executives from the group are expected to fly into Australia from their US base next week to "close the deal".

If that does not transpire, the Herald understands that two other consortiums are waiting in the wings and have made offers to the current custodians. It is unclear how they stack up to the FC32 proposal.

Jets executive chairman Shane Mattiske emailed the club's members on Wednesday to claim there were "several parties" still interested in buying the club, which has been under interim ownership for three years.

The Herald has been told that an Australian consortium, which was one of the under-bidders to FC32, has resurfaced.

That group is understood to be led by investors who have previously been involved with an A-League club in Melbourne.

"There is another party in discussions which is willing ready and able to take over if FC32 fail," a source told the Herald.

It is understood that a Sydney-based group is also interested in taking on the foundation club.

[Jeterpool]

So looks like Gerry Ryan's interest in the club is on again after expressing more than passing interest a few seasons ago. Actually would prefer him than this FC32 mob. History with Melb Heart b4 the Oil Money and Melbourne Storm

Maybe, but the people running FC32 have professional athlete backgrounds. I think they'd have a different, beneficial insight

[Alton]

Maybe, but the people running FC32 have professional athlete backgrounds. I think they'd have a different, beneficial insight
Who is Gerry Ryan ?

[380]

Who is Gerry Ryan ?

Would be either him or Peter Sidwell

Ryan owns the business Jayco Caravans and was involved in the Melbourne Heart and also Melbourne Storm, Horse Racing , Cycling n Wineries etc.

My understanding but could be wrong is he was interested sometime in the past.

[plague]

Who is Gerry Ryan ?

Sells caravans, enemy of the people.

[belchardo]

I'm actually slightly more optimistic about this now that it's gone public. While one party put it in the public domain to suit them, it seems to me that all parties are benefited by it being public.

APL get to rattle the cage and say get your shit sorted
FC32 get to push that we're ready, but it's others that are the problem
other potential buyers get to stick their hands up and say "we're ready to talk"
current owners get to say that they're ready to sell, but it's others that are holding us up

The only missing piece here is the current owners. Have they actually come out and said they won't fund us next year? They could solve all the issues by saying they will but that they want the deal done.

Anyway, i'm more optimistic that a deal will be done than i was a week ago.

[Jetmaster]

TBF also after cooling down, nobody actually said the Jets would definitely fold. Conroy said they needed to know if they would get a deal done and be in the league and it would be a tragedy if they did fold.

Assumptions that the current owners had bailed, no buyers on the horizon, transfer of franchise, players move to Auckland, merging with Mariners are all just that, assumptions based on rumour.

Media games as well...started checking out the Herald for the first time in a while and saw that The Dill still death rides us and mentions his beloved Knights in any article about us.

[R Ramjet]

Last week was all a lot of puff and smoke from all sides.
A deal will be finalised and the Jets will be in the competition next season.

[My2BobsWorth]

I think the Jets and A league will survive but not the APL

[Jetmaster]

https://i2.wp.com/icmynewlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cricket.png

[Alton]

?it is understood that FC32 have resumed negotiations and the Herald has been told that senior executives from the group are expected to fly into Australia from their US base next week to "close the deal?

Ok it?s Wednesday so 2 days left in this week

[380]

If Shane was the source behind the time then, Well you know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[finzee]

I think the Jets and A league will survive but not the APL

Good. APL are group is a sham

[mic22]

...aaaaaand March is gone

[Bremsstrahlung]

Damn.

Would?ve been a brilliant April fools joke to say Newcastle United announced as owners.

I?ll keep it up my sleeve for next year?.
?The Jets are back! Newcastle United agree to terms and will field a Jets team again in the 2025/26 season?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Another “almost done” deal bites the dust.




US-based consortium FC32 have been exploring a takeover of the Jets for more than six months and appeared a likely saviour of the embattled club.

However, consortium principal Paul Francis told the Newcastle Herald on Thursday that they had withdrawn from negotiations after the group's latest bid was rejected by the current owners - the chairman of rival clubs who have been bankrolling the Jets since 2021

"We put forward the best bid we could," Francis told the Herald from the US. "We increased it but it was not competitive with the other bids. We have to move on."

It is understood FC32 have walked away from the table and returned previously during negotiations.

Jets executive chairman Shane Mattiske was hopeful communications with FC32 would continue, but if they were no longer a contender, he said there were "multiple" alternative options.

"There are at least four parties actively involved in the due-diligence process," Mattiske said.

"Two of them have made formal offers. The ownership group is reviewing those offers and assessing them in relation to closing a deal in the very near future."

Australian Profession Leagues (APL) chairman Stephen Conroy indicated last month that the Jets had until the end of the season to finalise a new owner or risked folding.

One of the remaining consortiums is understood to be based in Melbourne and is led by investors who have previously been involved with an A-League club in Melbourne.

The Herald has also been told another overseas group has expressed interest.

FC32, which is partially backed by the investment group Athletic Ventures, owns Swiss second-tier club AC Bellinzona, and plans to set-up a network of clubs around the world.

The Jets, which has been bankrolled by the owners of rival clubs since January 2021, had been slated to be next.

FC32, after agreeing on a purchase price for the Jets, sought to renegotiate after the APL was unable to provide key information about the league and its financial projections.

The APL made half its staff redundant earlier this year and last week had to sign a deal with a new broadcast company after the collapse of Global Advance.

This season each franchise received $2 million in grants, which was cut from $2.3 million. The APL is yet to confirm what the dispersal will be next season.

The lack of clarification had a major impact on FC32's decision to walk away.

"From a business point of view, we can't take that risk, especially when we are starting out," Francis said. "There was a comfort level that we pushed beyond and we can't go any more.

"We have to focus on the other acquisitions in our portfolio.

"This has been so circular we have to move on."

[Alton]

Ok so FC32 got knocked back, so do we go under just because the offer wasn?t enough?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Allegedly 4 other parties still involved.

The article suggests FC32 offered a low amount that was rejected by owners and then they pulled out as they were “going around in circles”.

It’s unclear whether those others have lodged offers or if they are still just weighing it all up.

But at least we have a reason why - Owners rejected.

[evolution]

It’s unclear whether those others have lodged offers or if they are still just weighing it all up.

Seems fairly clear two offers have been made:

"Two of them have made formal offers. The ownership group is reviewing those offers and assessing them in relation to closing a deal in the very near future."


Owners will naturally be wanting to make as much back from the sale as possible, can't blame them for that. High time to pick one and get the deal done however.

[380]

What is clear is the reputational damage done to the APL, Its board and its Snr Management. Part of me is convinced if not for the outing of the monies wasted by the APL, Redundancies and broadcasting issues both with production company and Paramount a deal would have been a fait accompli. Any other time it is the interested party subject to the due diligence fit for ownership third degree but in the last few months the tables have turned and potential buyers are running the form guide closely over the APL in a fit for purpose exercise.

Clearly FC32 had doubts over the APL's ability to manage the League and threw a revised offer to the owners reflecting that lack of confidence. I still maintain the best option would be the Jayco Caravans Melbourne storm and in the past part Heart owner Gerry Ryan. Knows the League , Has a handle on the personalities and politics of those at the APL and Understands you need to provide dollars for a couple of quality imports and a solid spine if you want to go deep in to the finals in this league. It doesn't take much to turn fortunes around at this club, More wins than losses a bloke who can find the back of the net on the back of a handy #10 and all of a sudden there is in excess of 10,000 attending home matches again. Someone like Ryan with his background in this league would be well aware of those challenges.

[StannyCFCJET]

What is clear is the reputational damage done to the APL, Its board and its Snr Management. Part of me is convinced if not for the outing of the monies wasted by the APL, Redundancies and broadcasting issues both with production company and Paramount a deal would have been a fait accompli. Any other time it is the interested party subject to the due diligence fit for ownership third degree but in the last few months the tables have turned and potential buyers are running the form guide closely over the APL in a fit for purpose exercise.

Clearly FC32 had doubts over the APL's ability to manage the League and threw a revised offer to the owners reflecting that lack of confidence. I still maintain the best option would be the Jayco Caravans Melbourne storm and in the past part Heart owner Gerry Ryan. Knows the League , Has a handle on the personalities and politics of those at the APL and Understands you need to provide dollars for a couple of quality imports and a solid spine if you want to go deep in to the finals in this league. It doesn't take much to turn fortunes around at this club, More wins than losses a bloke who can find the back of the net on the back of a handy #10 and all of a sudden there is in excess of 10,000 attending home matches again. Someone like Ryan with his background in this league would be well aware of those challenges.

But that 10,000 the moment we lose 1 game are gone again.

[My2BobsWorth]

We had regular 10K for many years whether we won or lost, lost 5K when current CEO took over, that's the problem. And the total alienation of the members who like the red and blue strip. Nothing to do with wins

[My2BobsWorth]

What is clear is the reputational damage done to the APL, Its board and its Snr Management. Part of me is convinced if not for the outing of the monies wasted by the APL, Redundancies and broadcasting issues both with production company and Paramount a deal would have been a fait accompli. Any other time it is the interested party subject to the due diligence fit for ownership third degree but in the last few months the tables have turned and potential buyers are running the form guide closely over the APL in a fit for purpose exercise.

Clearly FC32 had doubts over the APL's ability to manage the League and threw a revised offer to the owners reflecting that lack of confidence. I still maintain the best option would be the Jayco Caravans Melbourne storm and in the past part Heart owner Gerry Ryan. Knows the League , Has a handle on the personalities and politics of those at the APL and Understands you need to provide dollars for a couple of quality imports and a solid spine if you want to go deep in to the finals in this league. It doesn't take much to turn fortunes around at this club, More wins than losses a bloke who can find the back of the net on the back of a handy #10 and all of a sudden there is in excess of 10,000 attending home matches again. Someone like Ryan with his background in this league would be well aware of those challenges.

Didn't like the cut of FC32's jib, but totally understand their frustration with the dickheads running this shitshow

[plague]

lost 5K when current CEO took over,

Many people are saying this.
Many such cases.
Sad.

[380]

We had regular 10K for many years whether we won or lost, lost 5K when current CEO took over, that's the problem. And the total alienation of the members who like the red and blue strip. Nothing to do with wins

Exactly right 2Bob. As long as its proper ownership not this adopted orphan shit and a squad assembled each season with the sort of quality seeing us compete in and around the top third of the comp we get back to the 10k again with attendances around the 15k at home when against other NSW based sides. Always said when it comes to the A League you get the spine of your side right and a couple of decent visa players and you are two thirds of the way to being a very competitive outfit.

[My2BobsWorth]

We had regular 10K for many years whether we won or lost, lost 5K when current CEO took over, that's the problem. And the total alienation of the members who like the red and blue strip. Nothing to do with wins

And we have nerds on the fan council still pushing for no red and blue. It's a perfect storm of stupid

[StannyCFCJET]

We had regular 10K for many years whether we won or lost, lost 5K when current CEO took over, that's the problem. And the total alienation of the members who like the red and blue strip. Nothing to do with wins

It was getting lower well before the current CEO took over. Take our 17/18 season for instance. Great squad, Mr Lee is actually spending money on the team. 3-4 games to go and the team is guarenteed finals and we have a few homes game left and we lose an away game to Adelaide. We have 2 home games in a row after this and just a few weeks back we had close to 19k at home when we defeated Sydney 2-1. What were those next two homes games on the back of just one loss? 11k then 8k. Newcastle crowds vanish as soon as we loss a game. Then the season after off the back of a GF loss and almost the same squad the crowds at home are pretty much always under 10k and getting lower

[northern_swan]

And we have nerds on the fan council still pushing for no red and blue. It's a perfect storm of stupid of all the reasons I’ve heard from other people who have walked away, not one person has mentioned the colour of the strip.

There’s 100 other things more important than the colour of the shirt that need to be dealt with.

[Maito Mitch]

And we have nerds on the fan council still pushing for no red and blue. It's a perfect storm of stupid

The fact this is still an argument says a lot about the identity of the club. Or lack of. We don't even know what colour we are ffs

There's your problem with the crowds right there.

Ffs I was a member for 10 years and I barely know when we play anymore.

Let the club fold and start again

Newcastle United

Red and blue. I was always against it but the Knights have made those colours synonymous with Newy. We play in a red and blue stadium

Give FFA back control and get it back on fox

[My2BobsWorth]

of all the reasons I’ve heard from other people who have walked away, not one person has mentioned the colour of the strip.

There’s 100 other things more important than the colour of the shirt that need to be dealt with.

List them in order, so we can fix the shit

[StannyCFCJET]

The fact this is still an argument says a lot about the identity of the club. Or lack of. We don't even know what colour we are ffs

There's your problem with the crowds right there.

Ffs I was a member for 10 years and I barely know when we play anymore.

Let the club fold and start again

Newcastle United

Red and blue. I was always against it but the Knights have made those colours synonymous with Newy. We play in a red and blue stadium

Give FFA back control and get it back on fox

Red and Blue will just feel like the Tinkler era again trying to unite the two fan bases. Sort out other issues sure but can we just ****ing leave our colours as gold and navy blue like we had in our first few years when we were consistently decent

[Couscous]

WTF are you guys going on about. The colours are not the problem.

Having said that, the fans will return if we switch to emerald and cinnamon.

[Maito Mitch]

I'm not saying the colours are the problem. But if we are all so divided on the colours it shows how little identity the club has.

Who has passion for the club when we lack a real identity.

Sure results would help, but that's not what's keeping people away.

We are a football team. A dodgy one at that. We need to become a football club

[anfield]

The jets have been in a holding position financially for a few years now and the supporters have sensed this.

I think a new owner will give everyone hope and certainty and crowds will come back. At least that's what I'm hoping. At the moment it feels a bit like a team is being rolled out without too much pressure on gaining results. Give the kids a go and make some cash back lost on the investment.

I see the transfer fees being a possible sticking point. The current owners will probably want a fire sale to get some return back on the 3 or 4 players possibly worth a transfer fee.

Be good to get back to a owner that's sole football focus is the jets. Thanks to the 4 other clubs for keeping the jets afloat, but it's time to stand alone.

Please no red and blue, Nothing personal to the Knights. The jets are not the Knights.

[380]

So now being told an interested party is a English championship club.

[Jeterpool]

And we have nerds on the fan council still pushing for no red and blue. It's a perfect storm of stupid

Don't like it, join the council next time elections come up. Get out from behind the keyboard and actually put your position forward and try make your time count.
If I'm not on there we don't get shit from the club because I'm pushing every chance I get for ownership updstes and I'm actually sharing shit. I'm doing my ****ing best to make sure we're treated like stakeholders and not customers.
Grow up with your pissy low jabs at me mate

[Jetmaster]

So now being told an interested party is a English championship club.

1846

Well in too JP......

[380]

1846

Well in too JP......

So ya reckon that gamechanger 20 mob eh ?.

[Jetmaster]

Nuh, just guessing, and the link to Phoenix Rising has already been floated before. Looking at this list there would only be a short list of options.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_owners_of_English_football_clubs

That all said there is probably no point speculating anymore.

[My2BobsWorth]

Don't like it, join the council next time elections come up. Get out from behind the keyboard and actually put your position forward and try make your time count.
If I'm not on there we don't get shit from the club because I'm pushing every chance I get for ownership updstes and I'm actually sharing shit. I'm doing my ****ing best to make sure we're treated like stakeholders and not customers.
Grow up with your pissy low jabs at me mate

I have a go at a lot of members and they have a go at me, take it on the chin and move on. You said you had feedback that red and blue stripes were not wanted, where did that feedback come from? Maybe make decisions that improve the club and not your popularity with your mates

[Couscous]

I'm his mate and he's consistently refused to push my preferred colours.

[Jeterpool]

I have a go at a lot of members and they have a go at me, take it on the chin and move on. You said you had feedback that red and blue stripes were not wanted, where did that feedback come from? Maybe make decisions that improve the club and not your popularity with your mates

The feedback at the committee from the group was it may not prove as popular as others. The club have to move to white given conflicts this yesr. The decision to move to red an blue strip was one of controversy - thats fact not opinion. I suggested if red and blue was to be a colour something in the style of the breakers would be better received. They asked for other designs. I suggested white designs in line with their need.

Happy to take reasonable feedback. Happy for respectful debate. Happy to be challenged constructively. But not happy to be called names lime you did. Play the ball, not the man. You've no right to go around bullying people, so I'm not going to cop that on the chin. Do it again, I'll report it. Simple.

Point stands. You want to be influencing decisions step up and make your voice heard.

[My2BobsWorth]

The feedback at the committee from the group was it may not prove as popular as others. The club have to move to white given conflicts this yesr. The decision to move to red an blue strip was one of controversy - thats fact not opinion. I suggested if red and blue was to be a colour something in the style of the breakers would be better received. They asked for other designs. I suggested white designs in line with their need.

Happy to take reasonable feedback. Happy for respectful debate. Happy to be challenged constructively. But not happy to be called names lime you did. Play the ball, not the man. You've no right to go around bullying people, so I'm not going to cop that on the chin. Do it again, I'll report it. Simple.

Point stands. You want to be influencing decisions step up and make your voice heard.

You should stay away from local football then, you would report everyone

[My2BobsWorth]

I'm his mate and he's consistently refused to push my preferred colours.

You are coming up with some good stuff lately

[StannyCFCJET]

You should stay away from local football then, you would report everyone

You must live a very sad and lonely life

[plague]

You should stay away from local football then, you would report everyone

Leave me in peace to be a dickhead I say as I yell and scream for attention and a reaction from others.

[My2BobsWorth]

Ah the cavalry as expected, you lot are the problem

[My2BobsWorth]

Lets get back on track, I've been here for eons as has JP and his followers, I know whats going on. Back to ownership

[380]

Fold the club , Beat the scum last round and go out on a high RIP Jets

#allshanesfault

[Thomas477]

Ah the cavalry as expected, you lot are the problem

If that?s what you think, feel free to not visit the forum ever again.

I don?t think too many people would miss you.

On topic, I?m sure the sale will occur in the month that it happens.

[plague]

I'm not mad.
I'm not mad.
I'm not mad.

[belchardo]

So, do we have 9 more days to get confirmation from either the current owners or new owners, otherwise we're not in next season? 19th of April coming around very quickly (conroy said we had 1 month until they needed a decision for next season on 19 march).

[Jetmaster]

So, do we have 9 more days to get confirmation from either the current owners or new owners, otherwise we're not in next season? 19th of April coming around very quickly (conroy said we had 1 month until they needed a decision for next season on 19 march).

This is part of the media mania - Conroy did not say the Jets had till April 19th.

He actually said this....


Unfortunately, we've got to plan for next year. It's just a reality. The other clubs deserve certainty," he said. "I mean, we talk about: 'oh we've got [to have] certainly about Newcastle or Canberra.'

There are 11 or 12 other clubs who need certainty to plan their seasons, to make bookings, to sign players. Now are players from Canberra or any other club available? Auckland are trying to sign players, so they need certainty.

It does reach a point where it becomes very hard to do the proper planning if it’s outside the next few weeks.

It's unfair if we drag it on to June -- I'm not proposing that, I'm just picking a random date -- unfair on the other clubs and our responsibility is for the league as a whole, not just for the individual club.

So we've got responsibilities to all the clubs to resolve these issues so they can get on with their planning, they're attracting players or selling players or whatever decisions they want to make."

Seems clear to me but the lemmings will listen to whatever Chinese whispers the media force feeds them. Know for yourself.........

[R Ramjet]

I'm certainly not giving our owners any credit but I think we dodged a bullet by not being bought by FC32.
There original offer was agreed in principle but with all the APL drama in the media they revised their offer by a reasonable amount.
The Melbourne interested party and the English based party seemed to be more football orientated people who would be a much better fit for the Jets.
Its advantage Melbourne party at the moment as they have tabled what should be considered a reasonable offer considering the current circumstances of the league.
They do have genuine ownership interest for the league. Hopefully they aren't screwed around for too long by our current owners !
Regardless of what information people have heard or not heard, only a fool would try to predict time frames for a possible sale.
I still think a deal will be done eventually and the Jets will survive.

[380]

I'm certainly not giving our owners any credit but I think we dodged a bullet by not being bought by FC32.
There original offer was agreed in principle but with all the APL drama in the media they revised their offer by a reasonable amount.
The Melbourne interested party and the English based party seemed to be more football orientated people who would be a much better fit for the Jets.
Its advantage Melbourne party at the moment as they have tabled what should be considered a reasonable offer considering the current circumstances of the league.
They do have genuine ownership interest for the league. Hopefully they aren't screwed around for too long by our current owners !
Regardless of what information people have heard or not heard, only a fool would try to predict time frames for a possible sale.
I still think a deal will be done eventually and the Jets will survive.

Agreed, I have always hoped the interest from Melb is Gerry Ryan, Somebody with experience in the past with a A League team and if his history in team ownership is any indication has always been prepared to dust off the purse strings and invest where necessary to get results and be competitive.

Or the mob who own Ipswich Town, Either of them could be very good for the club IMO.

[furns]

I have a go at a lot of members and they have a go at me, take it on the chin and move on. You said you had feedback that red and blue stripes were not wanted, where did that feedback come from? Maybe make decisions that improve the club and not your popularity with your mates
That feedback came from the storm of opposition when HSG arbitrarily changed the colours in 2010 when they were looking to add the knights to the portfolio. I organised the phone/email feedback protest that shut down the HSG office.
Then more feedback when Martin Lee owned the club and Lawrie was inundated with requests to bring back the gold. I (and JeterPool) were on the fan committee back then as well when it was discussed. Hey presto, gold alternate jerseys started appearing again.
Then finally in 2021 Mattiske announced the club was "returning to our roots" with gold as our primary colour.
I'm fairly certain there were also a number of fan surveys over the years that overwhelmingly voted that gold should be brought back as our jersey colour.
The main issue over the years was our shit kit suppliers who could never find the material in the correct colour.

Is this enough feedback?

[My2BobsWorth]

Lets forget the feedback crap Furns, it probably doesn't matter anyway but we either fold or the owners will have their own idea. I have always said, the MEMBERS should decide the club colours, not feedback crap. The owners may also choose:blush:

[My2BobsWorth]

You may also note that I haven't reported anyone having a go at me

[StannyCFCJET]

Lets forget the feedback crap Furns, it probably doesn't matter anyway but we either fold or the owners will have their own idea. I have always said, the MEMBERS should decide the club colours, not feedback crap. The owners may also choose:blush:

They got members feedback and Gold returned, If you send out votes or something to memebers Gold will still return.

[Jeterpool]

Lets forget the feedback crap Furns, it probably doesn't matter anyway but we either fold or the owners will have their own idea. I have always said, the MEMBERS should decide the club colours, not feedback crap. The owners may also choose:blush:

I agree with you about Members having the say. If you're willing to stump up money to watch the team it buys you a say in important matters around the club.

[380]

Anyways back on track, Tinks just sold a property for enough to acquire the club.

[My2BobsWorth]

I agree with you about Members having the say. If you're willing to stump up money to watch the team it buys you a say in important matters around the club.

Members get no say in anything

[My2BobsWorth]

Anyways back on track, Tinks just sold a property for enough to acquire the club.

For me and many other members at the time, this was the jets at their best, bring back tinks

[Jeterpool]

Members get no say in anything

Currently, that is the case. We have in the past. I'm working on that, though.

[2285]

Let?s get positive and chat about the girls tomorrow 😳😳
Go girls

[My2BobsWorth]

Currently, that is the case. We have in the past. I'm working on that, though.

That would be a win JP, I might even rejoin. That's if we are still here

[Frodo]

Well said. Good to see someone has some common sense on here.

Nice Multi 2Bob.

When people say you're 1 in a million I don't think they usually mean it as compliment, so surely there can't be two like you on this humble forum, lol.

[Thomas477]

How about you leave. Being jerk is getting tiresome. No one would miss you clown.

Think you logged into the wrong account Bob.

Jeterpool has done a lot for the fans, and anyone who disrespects him needs to look at themselves.

Also, you know you can put multiple bits of text into one message and not just spam?

On topic, I?m sure it?ll be this month* that we?re sold.

[Frodo]

Mate the supporters committee is a Mickey Mouse Club. Dont pretend you're important or you have a say what goes on.

Just pass on the "big info" then shutup

Jeterpool is literally King of the Jets supporters, questioning him is like questioning Gravity. You can keep trying, but you're going to look quite silly to everyone else who understands the fundamental truths in this world.

[Thomas477]

Jeterpool is literally King of the Jets supporters, questioning him is like questioning Gravity. You can keep trying, but you're going to look quite silly to everyone else who understands the fundamental truths in this world.

Amen to this Frodo.

[Frodo]

Think you logged into the wrong account Bob.

Jeterpool has done a lot for the fans, and anyone who disrespects him needs to look at themselves.

On topic, I?m sure it?ll be this month* that we?re sold.

How funny was hearing the commentators talking about the positives tonight if we don't exist next season, lol. Kinda funny that even they know it's at least on the cards now.

[furns]

Lets forget the feedback crap Furns, it probably doesn't matter anyway but we either fold or the owners will have their own idea. I have always said, the MEMBERS should decide the club colours, not feedback crap. The owners may also chooselol your post asked a question, then denigrated the efforts of someone who does nothing but try to keep everyone informed. I gave you your answer, and you didn't like it so now its "crap".

You're picking a weird hill to die on when the more immediate concern is whether we'll even exist in a few weeks. Maybe let's worry about that first?

[My2BobsWorth]

So you still attack me for another persons post, what a sad bunch of losers you all are

[Bremsstrahlung]

Look, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having a different opinion on here. That’s the joy of a forum. Lots of different ideas, discussing the pros and cons of each argument. If the clubs colours are red and blue or gold or E and C or whatever. Everyone has their favourite and their idea about what makes this club and supporters tick. If we go back to red and blue, maybe 2Bobsworth will be the leader of the movement.

We are all adults here.

Both Jeterpool and Furns have done an awful lot over the years for this forum, and most of us are very thankful, appreciative and respect them for their efforts and contribution. Nobody is saying we have to agree with them, but disagree respectfully and acknowledge when facts and actual events are used to counter your argument. Disregarding a response and resorting to childish digs is what irritates people and often causes the ‘cavalry’ and ‘mates’ to come in. Most of us just want a respectful forum to discuss common interests, this club and football in the region, with other people that are passionate.


Anywho, just my 2 cents. Keep the discussions varied, just be respectful.


I’ve been observing the Knights forum over the last year or so (don’t judge me please haha) and the discussion on there is great, it’s respectful, there are differing opinions but I’ve never seen any personal sledges. I’d almost argue reddit is more respectful than this forum sometimes.

[My2BobsWorth]

So you're saying be respectful to Furns and JP but not me, did you even read the previous posts, your mates were exposed as dickheads

[Frodo]

So you're saying be respectful to Furns and JP but not me, did you even read the previous posts, your mates were exposed as dickheads

The best part is that yes, we should be respectful to Furns and JP, but not you because they have earned respect and you haven't. Sorry, but sometimes the truth is what it is.

[My2BobsWorth]

I think it's time for some home truths, I spent 2 years on the wet hill, the boys thought the squadron were total dickheads, not one knew Furns or JP, I then moved to the Western where everyone was in red and blue, not one person knew Furns or JP. They only exist on this forum

[plague]

When the Jets fold I promise to still be on here and I will talk to 2bobs, Mr Jeterpool, furns (but not phurnz....**** that guy) and will still make ladyboy jokes about the good member.

I love you all.

cheers,
plague.

[belchardo]

When the Jets fold I promise to still be on here and I will talk to 2bobs, Mr Jeterpool, furns (but not phurnz....**** that guy) and will still make ladyboy jokes about the good member.

I love you all.

cheers,
plague.

What about Fernz? That guy rocked.

[Jeterpool]

I think it's time for some home truths, I spent 2 years on the wet hill, the boys thought the squadron were total dickheads, not one knew Furns or JP, I then moved to the Western where everyone was in red and blue, not one person knew Furns or JP. They only exist on this forum

Post of the year. I am an AI enigma who needs to sack their publicist

[Thomas477]

I think it's time for some home truths, I spent 2 years on the wet hill, the boys thought the squadron were total dickheads, not one knew Furns or JP, I then moved to the Western where everyone was in red and blue, not one person knew Furns or JP. They only exist on this forum

Just because you or your mates don?t know someone doesn?t mean that you don?t treat them with respect to begin with, that?s just being a decent member of society. Something, unfortunately, our sport lacks.

Still, you come onto a forum, and you?ve been here long enough, you know that Furns and JP are respected, and are surprised that people have a shot at you for abusing people they respect? :brrr:


Post of the year. I am an AI enigma

Jeez ChatGPT is getting good.

[Jeterpool]

When the Jets fold I promise to still be on here and I will talk to 2bobs, Mr Jeterpool, furns (but not phurnz....**** that guy) and will still make ladyboy jokes about the good member.

I love you all.

cheers,
plague.

ChatJP loves Plague and wants him on the podcast

[plague]

ChatJP loves Plague and wants him on the podcast

Ok here's the deal. When the Jets fold, I come on the podcast to organise the wake.

I'll bring the beers.


cheers,
plague.

[q-money]

the boys thought the squadron were total dickheads

hard to argue with this assessment

[Jetmaster]

:popcorn:

[furns]

I think it's time for some home truths, I spent 2 years on the wet hill, the boys thought the squadron were total dickheads, not one knew Furns or JP, I then moved to the Western where everyone was in red and blue, not one person knew Furns or JP. They only exist on this forum
Hate to burst your bubble but I never went into anything to promote or big note myself. Whether people knew me or not didn't keep me up at night. Still doesn't.
Also don't care who did or didnt think the squadron were dickheads. Some of us probably were, at one point or another. Some people posting comments on The Herald articles certainly seemed to think so.
However its been quite a few years since the Squadron stepped away for the Terrace to take over active support so not sure why any this is relevant anyway?

Anyhoo, any potential new owners don't have long to get their shit together - our season ends in two weeks (depending how the girls go in the finals). Then we can start bitching about colours, kits and Jets-shaped hats again.

[furns]

hard to argue with this assessment
I could quibble about total vs sometimes vs occasionally :gent:

[My2BobsWorth]

Look, You're probably a nice chap Furns but my problem with you and JP is, you were both on the previous council, why nominate for this one and exclude loyal members from having a spell on the council, there seems to be too many people linked to the actives on the council too. I would like to have seen every nominee have a turn but shitshow shane can't even organise a simple council. The active numbers are so small there should only be one representative, and I do wonder about peoples motives who want to be on every one. Now let F Troop settle down and get back on topic

[ForeverRed]

It?s been a little quiet from Shane lately, its become a little embarrassing to be honest, members should be protesting in some way at Friday?s game, anyone have any thoughts on this or ideas

[380]

Shane has underpinned why he never got a full time gig at NRL HQ.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Look, You're probably a nice chap Furns but my problem with you and JP is, you were both on the previous council, why nominate for this one and exclude loyal members from having a spell on the council, there seems to be too many people linked to the actives on the council too. I would like to have seen every nominee have a turn but shitshow shane can't even organise a simple council. The active numbers are so small there should only be one representative, and I do wonder about peoples motives who want to be on every one. Now let F Troop settle down and get back on topic

Did you apply? Express interest?

Just curious.

[Thomas477]

Did you apply? Express interest?

Sounds like sour grapes to me.

[Jeterpool]

Look, You're probably a nice chap Furns but my problem with you and JP is, you were both on the previous council, why nominate for this one and exclude loyal members from having a spell on the council, there seems to be too many people linked to the actives on the council too. I would like to have seen every nominee have a turn but shitshow shane can't even organise a simple council. The active numbers are so small there should only be one representative, and I do wonder about peoples motives who want to be on every one. Now let F Troop settle down and get back on topic

There actually isn't anyone from the Actives on the council. The club meet with them separately. There was at the beginning - the organiser of the Women's Active Jets who was selected by the club as the chair but they resigned after the first meeting.

If you want to know who people on the council are and why we are on there, we are all there for our notices to be scrutinised with profiles of each us on the Club's website as a news article.

For what it's worth, I am not an active. Never have been. And why nominate? Because I wanted to. I was interviewed twice like everyone else and I feel I can help the experience for members.

Next meeting we are reviewing the terms of tenure, so I suspect there will be some vacancies coming up soon.

[pv4]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMqZ2PPOLik

[The Dunster]

I'd like to nominate Hamma's Beard as our representative.