2023 Zone League 1

[VelkiKurac]

Early predications ?

[djjones]

Early predications ?

west wallsend?

this is most difficult without seeing the grades

[cell]

1. croatia (by about 15 points)
2. azzurri
3. us (wallsend)
4. norths

cheers

[Redback]

Who have Wallsend picked up? I had a look at last years results and they didn’t seem overly competitive

[namwob99]

1. croatia (by about 15 points)
2. azzurri
3. us (wallsend)
4. norths

cheers

It's a top 5 this year, whom else is making semis?

[VelkiKurac]

With Mayfield moving up to zone 1
Who’s dropped out ?

[reddevil17]

Who did drop out?

[WFC_ZL]

Nelson Bay dropped to ZL2

[VelkiKurac]

Trial last night Croatia V Cessnock Hornets

Firsts 2-1 Croatia
Reserves 3-2 Cessnock

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

1819

NLFC are on the hunt for some new Eagle blood!

[VelkiKurac]

Croatia V Edgeworth
Firsts 3-0 Edgy
Reserves 5-0 Edgy

[Uzi_89]

SMFC v Wallsend

F: 4-1
R: 7-0

Not a great indication. Trial players/positions and first hitout for both I believe.

[cell]

Correct. Can confirm first hit out for us. Don’t miss playing in this heat that’s for sure.

[VelkiKurac]

Any clubs have trials this weekend ?

[VelkiKurac]

Croatia looking for a trial this weekend. Any clubs interested please email
croatianewcastlefc@gmail.com

[VelkiKurac]

Another team gone. Lakes pulled out.

Now 10 team comp and starts April 15th

[The Hacker]

Another team gone. Lakes pulled out.

Now 10 team comp and starts April 15th

They back to ZL2?

[VelkiKurac]

They back to ZL2?
All together I believe

[namwob99]

Sheesh! Chaotic start to the season.
Any word on NL and Wethers numbers? Heard they're both struggling.

[VelkiKurac]

Sheesh! Chaotic start to the season.
Any word on NL and Wethers numbers? Heard they're both struggling.

Sure is- I also heard both were struggling

[VelkiKurac]

Any games this week ?

[VelkiKurac]

Croatia V South Coast United
Firsts 1-2 - South Coast
Reserves 3-2 Croatia

[Fred Devils]

Sth Maitland vs Mayfield Juniors
3rds: 4-0
2ndss: 1-1
1sts: 1-1
Both clubs with lots of players missing apparently but good day to get kms in the legs in the heat

[Redback]

Anyone know where Croatia will be playing out of this season

[VelkiKurac]

Anyone know where Croatia will be playing out of this season

Pasadena

[riverboy]

Anyone know where Croatia will be playing out of this season
Zagreb

[Kye_Fauchon]

How long until Croatia run out of money and fold like a deck of cards. Personally I?ll give it 3 years (max).

[Hajduk]

How long until Croatia run out of money and fold like a deck of cards. Personally I?ll give it 3 years (max).

😂😂😂, hate to spoil it for you muppet, we will never run out of money.

[Kye_Fauchon]

How long till all these Croatian blokes realise how much of a con the clubs is. You?d think it?s only a matter of time

[Luka Boban]

How long till all these Croatian blokes realise how much of a con the clubs is. You?d think it?s only a matter of time
Funny seeing someone attempt to troll who uses a "?" instead of a " ' " ��

[Hajduk]

How long till all these Croatian blokes realise how much of a con the clubs is. You?d think it?s only a matter of time

Keep 🎣🎣🎣

[cell]

How long till all these Croatian blokes realise how much of a con the clubs is. You?d think it?s only a matter of time

When they stop paying them!

[Kye Fauchon]

Early prediction, think Croatia are in for a long year. Just lack depth in my opinion

[Killa]

Early prediction, think Croatia are in for a long year. Just lack depth in my opinion
Seemed like an issue for them last year. The gap between grades was pretty noticeable. Although they might have rectified that this year by throwing more money at players

[namwob99]

Mayfield vs Norths
3s 0-2
2s 0-1
1s 2-5

[Luka Boban]

Early prediction, think Croatia are in for a long year. Just lack depth in my opinion
Results Newcastle Croatia v Bolwarra Lorn
Firsts: 4-3
Reserves: 5-1
3rds: 1-6
Croatia played 80 minutes with 10 men in Firsts so to still win against a decent Bolwarra side was an excellent first up result.
The Reserves were totally dominant in winning 5-1 so that puts to bed your comment that Croatia lack depth lol.
The 3rds are still a work in progress and have only had a couple games together in preseason and was more or less patched together but there are still more players to come ha ha.

[The Hacker]

Results Newcastle Croatia v Bolwarra Lorn
Firsts: 4-3
Reserves: 5-1
3rds: 1-6
Croatia played 80 minutes with 10 men in Firsts so to still win against a decent Bolwarra side was an excellent first up result.
The Reserves were totally dominant in winning 5-1 so that puts to bed your comment that Croatia lack depth lol.
The 3rds are still a work in progress and have only had a couple games together in preseason and was more or less patched together but there are still more players to come ha ha.

Have the decency. What was the score in thirds

[AZZURRIZL3]

Azzurri v South Maitland
1sts: 2-0
Res: 4-0
3rds: 2-0

[Luka Boban]

Have the decency. What was the score in thirds
Yes for this game Bolwarra 3rds were the better side and deserved the win. They look like a well-organised unit but all I've stated with Croatia is the truth, nothing to do with "decency" or trying to make excuses so bahaha

[The Hacker]

Yes for this game Bolwarra 3rds were the better side and deserved the win. They look like a well-organised unit but all I've stated with Croatia is the truth, nothing to do with "decency" or trying to make excuses so bahaha

Well in your report for 5-1 for reserves you said Croatia totally dominated. Then in 3rds you get lapped by 5 goals and it?s cause it was cause you didn?t have your full team. Maybe they were missing blokes in Reggies. So your report should have said that 3rds was dominated by Bolwarra

[riverboy]

Have the decency. What was the score in thirds

It was 6-1 in thirds, but with no all age on this weekend Bolwarra might have used a few all age guys? They have Friday night all age A and B grade teams.

Looks like the second biggest rivalry in zone league football Hamilton Azzurri v Croatia is on next weekend. The biggest rivalry being Suns v Dudley.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v Merewether was washed out.
To be replayed 26th/27th.

[Taffy]

Who cares about thirds.

[Cowboy Lesnar]

Who cares about thirds.

Ever heard of club championship champ?

[The Hacker]

Ever heard of club championship champ?

You might need to explain that concept to Croatia

[Taffy]

Ever heard of club championship champ?

What matters is winning the grand final, club championship counts for nothing

[Luka Boban]

You might need to explain that concept to Croatia
Wasn't aware there was an emphasis on the "Club Championship" in ZL1 lol.

[Villians]

Is Andrew Searles still at Stocko?

[Killa]

Is Andrew Searles still at Stocko?

Left there a few years ago, heard he was coaching Croatia's 3rd Grade?

[UpUp]

I assume Croatia are taking applications for the role then.. and not because of the result on the weekend

[The Hacker]

What matters is winning the grand final, club championship counts for nothing

I think if you ask the strong clubs in the leagues above I think you might find a different answer

[Taffy]

I'm talking about ZL1

[Lofty]

As far as club championship goes, third grade doesn't have a massive bearing.
A club could finish top 2 in firsts and ressies, third grade could be last and still likely be club champions. One draw in firsts is as good as two wins in thirds...

Points are distributed as follows;
First grade win 8 pts, draw 4
Ressies 4 and 2
Thirds 2 and 1

[Uzi_89]

Enjoying the way this season is shaping. Away from all the banter, how are teams looking early in the season. Injuries, unavailability and depth etc?

[Undertaker]

I assume Croatia are taking applications for the role then.. and not because of the result on the weekend

You would think so? Let?s see how they handle rapists

[namwob99]

Probs not the place for it.
Don't wanna lose the forum again.

[Aegon]

As per the above post, lets not mention somebody by name in relation to an ongoing court case. This forum is not the medium for this particular discussion.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Wasn't aware there was an emphasis on the "Club Championship" in ZL1 lol.

It probably depends on each club and their individual perspective.
Some clubs only care about 1st grade, some clubs focus on club culture and support for all 3 grades.
For us at New Lambton we have always wanted to look at the 3 grades, so while we don't have an emphasis on the Club Championship we would like every player in our 3 grades to feel like an important part of our club (because we believe they are).

[Homer7654]

It probably depends on each club and their individual perspective.
Some clubs only care about 1st grade, some clubs focus on club culture and support for all 3 grades.
For us at New Lambton we have always wanted to look at the 3 grades, so while we don't have an emphasis on the Club Championship we would like every player in our 3 grades to feel like an important part of our club (because we believe they are).

Exactly. A strong club vibe is vital for longevity

[cell]

Just heard that Croats lost 4-1 to azzurri? embarrassing result considering that azzurri barely even train let alone pay their players!

[Homer7654]

Just heard that Croats lost 4-1 to azzurri? embarrassing result considering that azzurri barely even train let alone pay their players!

Azzuri have never trained. And yes 4-1 victory. Croatia in all sorts.

[Buddha]

Azzurri played them off the park. Croatia's goal coming off a bobble when Keeper tried to clear it. Bit of a shake up in the league.

[Guthorina]

Just heard that Croats lost 4-1 to azzurri? embarrassing result considering that azzurri barely even train let alone pay their players!

wow that?s a massive result. Anyone from croatia willing to comment?

[Redback]

Hearing it was a blood bath at lorn park today

[Guthorina]

just like to follow up here, I saw the Croatia lineup and there are some seriously good players there except the keeper. What a pelican?!

[Cowboy Lesnar]

just like to follow up here, I saw the Croatia lineup and there are some seriously good players there except the keeper. What a pelican?!

It?s because some of them are only there because they are getting paid loads to play

[Hajduk]

wow that?s a massive result. Anyone from croatia willing to comment?
Like Budda said, they played us of the park, we were terrible, they came to play, we didn?t show up, simple as that.

[namwob99]

Norths vs Phoenix
3s 2-0
2s 6-0
1s 10-0

[Undertaker]

Can we play a game of what NPL star Croatia will sign this week? Or do they go back to the NEWFM roots? Scotty Pettit scored a stoppage time winner today for Jaffas. Croatia to throw $1000 a game at him?

[Sideline]

just like to follow up here, I saw the Croatia lineup and there are some seriously good players there except the keeper. What a pelican?!

If it's the same keeper they had last year he is far from a pelican quite the opposite actually. They have some quality players in that team. Suprised with hearing the scoreline

[Buddha]

If it's the same keeper they had last year he is far from a pelican quite the opposite actually. They have some quality players in that team. Suprised with hearing the scoreline
Different keeper. Think he has hung up the gloves

[The Hacker]

Azzuri have never trained. And yes 4-1 victory. Croatia in all sorts.

Sack the coach

[Hajduk]

Different keeper. Think he has hung up the gloves

Correct, he has hung his gloves up, was our reserve grade goal keeper, first grade keeper out injured, and reserve grade played our fill in keeper.

[Comeonmate]

Lets just go out and say it. Croatia are getting too big for their boots. 20k on players to cop an absolute shalacking

[Luka Boban]

Lets just go out and say it. Croatia are getting too big for their boots. 20k on players to cop an absolute shalacking
Funny how you've posted twice in two months and both times they've been trolling against Newcastle Croatia. Did we upset you or are you one of these losers with multi accounts LOL

[Comeonmate]

Sounds like you have nothing better to do then sit on this forum and wait for someone to post. I just like to call out bullshit when it?s needed. Winning by 1 goal against Bolworra then losing to a side that supposedly never trains and you guys have spent 6 months training, 4 months doing crossfit and spent 20k on players with not much to show.

[VelkiKurac]

Sack the coach
Do you want the job Chad ?

[jessepinkman]

Sounds like you have nothing better to do then sit on this forum and wait for someone to post. I just like to call out bullshit when it?s needed. Winning by 1 goal against Bolworra then losing to a side that supposedly never trains and you guys have spent 6 months training, 4 months doing crossfit and spent 20k on players with not much to show.

its always funny when blokes use the Zone Leagues to cosplay being professional footballers

[VelkiKurac]

Sounds like you have nothing better to do then sit on this forum and wait for someone to post. I just like to call out bullshit when it?s needed. Winning by 1 goal against Bolworra then losing to a side that supposedly never trains and you guys have spent 6 months training, 4 months doing crossfit and spent 20k on players with not much to show.

Plenty of bullshit in your posts.

[Luka Boban]

Sounds like you have nothing better to do then sit on this forum and wait for someone to post. I just like to call out bullshit when it?s needed. Winning by 1 goal against Bolworra then losing to a side that supposedly never trains and you guys have spent 6 months training, 4 months doing crossfit and spent 20k on players with not much to show.
LOL now we've been training for 6 months and 4 months of crossfit. You speak about calling out bullshit yet what you alledge is complete and utter bullshit.
Bolwarra is a decent side and we still managed to beat them despite playing 80 minutes with 10 men.
Yesterday against Azzurri was a disappointing result but getting 3 players injured by half-time certainly didn't help. No excuses though as Azzurri deserved the win.
BTW would love to know where you got the figure of 20k from, it's actually closer to 40k bahaha

[Comeonmate]

You might need to explain that concept to Croatia

Hahaha. Nah check their socials, last year all they cared about was the ?100 goal challenge? which included trial games too 😂 walking in the footsteps of Pele and claiming goals were scored with nothing to officially show for it.

[Lord Elland]

I don't know what's more cringe worth people make new accounts to rag on Croatia about literally everything or the people from Croatia kicking off like 10 yr olds every time someone says something slightly negative about anything semi related to the club. You guys are both as bad as one another, take a chill pill it's ZL1 for christ sake

[Luka Boban]

I don't know what's more cringe worth people make new accounts to rag on Croatia about literally everything or the people from Croatia kicking off like 10 yr olds every time someone says something slightly negative about anything semi related to the club. You guys are both as bad as one another, take a chill pill it's ZL1 for christ sake
Would love to just talk football mate but it's hard when trolls with agendas against the club make baseless accusations.

[NUGUNS]

Probably just ignore it and let the clubs performance on the pitch do the talking.

[Killa]

Was a bit of a reality check for NC i think.

Lots of talk on and off the pitch after Azzurri conceded first that it was "too easy" and that Azzurri were "worse than last year".

Very quiet after the equaliser. Azzurri CB's did a superb job clamping "The best striker in ZFL" who subbed himself off with 10 to go

Big test for HA next week away to a Stockton team who are performing well in the opening rounds. Hope they have a good year the Sharks, were always one of those teams who you would always predict to be amongst the Top 4 but last couple of years dropped off a bit. Always a hard task to go to Corroba and get a result.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Wallsend v NLFC:
1st: 3-0 Wallsend
Res: 3-0 NL
3rds: 2-2

Kudos to Wallsend on their work they have put into their pitch up at Cook Park, especially as they have only had it for a couple of years.
Held up well in the weather and good surface to play on. Much improved compared to previous years. Well done gents.

[Lord Elland]

oh the irony. Anyways stockton look like a potential contender this year thoughts?

[cell]

Well said. That will be a tough game for azzurri even the competition winners struggled and ultimately lost against Stocko at their home ground.

[Comeonmate]

I got the chance to go out to the Stockton game. They were solid to be fair. I?m excited to watch Azzurri and them play out at Corobba. I agree with Killa, the Azzurri CB was a class above on Saturday. The Croatian player is class, but easily loses his head and this was evident early on Saturday so well done to the CB.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Rd 1 Replay: New Lambton v Merewether
Res: 4-3 NL
3rds: 2-0 Merewether.
1st Grade tonight.

[gtg]

I got the chance to go out to the Stockton game. They were solid to be fair. I?m excited to watch Azzurri and them play out at Corobba. I agree with Killa, the Azzurri CB was a class above on Saturday. The Croatian player is class, but easily loses his head and this was evident early on Saturday so well done to the CB.

Spoke with a mate at the club who filled me in on the game, the CBs name is Brady. Watched him play a game for the ZPL Azzurri during the COVID year against the Suns and he pocketed two of their strikers (one got subbed early on). Seriously good player so it's no surprise he had McGuinness covered.

[namwob99]

Newy Croatia vs Norths
3s 2-6
2s 2-1
1s 5-2

[controlzone]

I got the chance to go out to the Stockton game. They were solid to be fair. I?m excited to watch Azzurri and them play out at Corobba. I agree with Killa, the Azzurri CB was a class above on Saturday. The Croatian player is class, but easily loses his head and this was evident early on Saturday so well done to the CB.

R #stokonotdabomb still??

[Zonal Marking]

Newy Croatia vs Norths
3s 2-6
2s 2-1
1s 5-2

Did Croatia really have players sent off in all 3 grades yesterday? Are there disciplinary issues throughout the playing roster at the club?

[Buddha]

Stocko v Azzurri
3rds 3-1 Azzurri
Res 5-0 Azzurri (including 2 goals from halfway)
1sts 1-1

[Luka Boban]

Did Croatia really have players sent off in all 3 grades yesterday? Are there disciplinary issues throughout the playing roster at the club?
No, if you were at the game you would've seen that one was a soft red for a player dropping the F-bomb and another was a 2nd yellow which was actually a mistaken identity situation which even had the North's bench in bewilderment.
All I will add is that Croatia first and foremost will in every game try to play good football, that is the culture we have adhered to from day one but if clubs want to try and out-muscle us, we have the players to accommodate those tactics too.
A few injuries and players out yesterday we showed that we have good depth at the club against one of the better clubs in ZL1 in both 1st grade and Reserves.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v Mayfield Juniors
1st: 2-0 Mayf
Res: 2-0 Mayf
3rds: 4-0 NL

[Taffy]

No, if you were at the game you would've seen that one was a soft red for a player dropping the F-bomb and another was a 2nd yellow which was actually a mistaken identity situation which even had the North's bench in bewilderment.
All I will add is that Croatia first and foremost will in every game try to play good football, that is the culture we have adhered to from day one but if clubs want to try and out-muscle us, we have the players to accommodate those tactics too.
A few injuries and players out yesterday we showed that we have good depth at the club against one of the better clubs in ZL1 in both 1st grade and Reserves.

Seems Zonal caught another Croatian fish. You do realise these guys are trying to bait you guys.

[Luka Boban]

Seems Zonal caught another Croatian fish. You do realise these guys are trying to bait you guys.
We're actually laughing at them at how predictable they are. We pre-empted that the red card/disciplinary issues would be brought up ha ha.
It's all a bit of football related banter as long as people don't start making false accusations and spreading BS about the club.

[jessepinkman]

We're actually laughing at them at how predictable they are. We pre-empted that the red card/disciplinary issues would be brought up ha ha.
It's all a bit of football related banter as long as people don't start making false accusations and spreading BS about the club.

whats that meme with the crying face but he has the smiling face mask over it? thats this post

[namwob99]

Norths v Stoko
3s 2-1
2s 2-0
1s 2-2

[Buddha]

Azzurri v Wallsend
3rds Azzurri 3-2
Res Azzurri 7-1
1sts Azzurri 4-2

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Bolwarra v New Lambton
1sts: 3-1 NL
Res: 2-0 Bolwarra
3rds: 2-0 Bolwarra

[namwob99]

Wallsend v Norths
Thirds 0-5
Ressies 0-7
Firsts 0-6

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v South Maito
1st: 2-0 NL
Res: 1-1
3rds: 1-0 South Maitland

[namwob99]

Norths vs Bolwarra
3s 1-2
2s 2-3
1s 1-0

[The Hacker]

Croatia?

[W8 WATCHER]

Croatia?
It's like crypto, invest heaps and still lose

[Fred Devils]

South Maitland - Croatia
3rds 1-0
Ressies 0-5
1sts 1-0

[Killa]

Azzurri v New Lambton

3rds 2-1 Azzurri (one of the better own goals i've seen to equalise for Azzurri)
Res 7-0 Azzurri
1sts 3-0 Azzurri

Next week v Norths should be a good contest for both teams

[Killa]

So Jake McGuinness has gone down with an injury for the Croats i hear.

Even more interesting to hear that they've immediately offered Jamie Byrnes 3.5k for the rest of the year to sign for them.

But they don't pay players etc etc.

[Cowboy Lesnar]

So Jake McGuinness has gone down with an injury for the Croats i hear.

Even more interesting to hear that they've immediately offered Jamie Byrnes 3.5k for the rest of the year to sign for them.

But they don't pay players etc etc.

Maybe they should invest in players that actually want to play for the club and not for money

[cell]

So Jake McGuinness has gone down with an injury for the Croats i hear.

Even more interesting to hear that they've immediately offered Jamie Byrnes 3.5k for the rest of the year to sign for them.

But they don't pay players etc etc.

I?ve also heard the same and I also heard about the exact figure you did.

This doesn?t seem to me like a sustainable way to run a fourth division amateur Newcastle football team.

If croatia don?t win this comp by at least the same margin as Olympic did last year, they should fold the club.

How long til we implement financial fair play here in our own backyard?

[Zonal Marking]

So Jake McGuinness has gone down with an injury for the Croats i hear.

Even more interesting to hear that they've immediately offered Jamie Byrnes 3.5k for the rest of the year to sign for them.

But they don't pay players etc etc.

Where are Croatia getting all this money from? They?re not even favourites to win the league are they?

[cell]

I?d say you should just ask them but it seems they?ve gone quiet

[Taffy]

People will believe any silly rumour.

[Undertaker]

People will believe any silly rumour.

If this is about Croatia paying players and you don?t think it?s true you might wanna see the lads who are bragging about it when they go to town. Nick Roberts from Toronto has also been offered big $ to head over there when he?s finished playing with them

[Taffy]

If this is about Croatia paying players and you don?t think it?s true you might wanna see the lads who are bragging about it when they go to town. Nick Roberts from Toronto has also been offered big $ to head over there when he?s finished playing with them

I am talking about the $3,500 rumour. Everyone knows Zone teams pay players, even the clubs that people on here are from pay players even when they deny their club doesn't pay anyone.

[Jardelsimage]

I am talking about the $3,500 rumour. Everyone knows Zone teams pay players, even the clubs that people on here are from pay players even when they deny their club doesn't pay anyone.

yes you are correct in some way, most ZL teams do pay players in some way, rego's paid is the norm, some pay more in other ways, but seeing you seem to know everything, how about you tell us all which clubs, who they are paying and how much each is getting?

.I think everyone would like to know....

[Taffy]

yes you are correct in some way, most ZL teams do pay players in some way, rego's paid is the norm, some pay more in other ways, but seeing you seem to know everything, how about you tell us all which clubs, who they are paying and how much each is getting?

.I think everyone would like to know....

Not one club doesn't pay anyone. I thought I covered that.

[Zonal Marking]

yes you are correct in some way, most ZL teams do pay players in some way, rego's paid is the norm, some pay more in other ways, but seeing you seem to know everything, how about you tell us all which clubs, who they are paying and how much each is getting?

.I think everyone would like to know....

Surely there are no ZPL clubs paying their players up to 3k for a season?? From what I?ve read on here the ZL1 Azzurri lads are just a bunch of mates playing together and that seems to be producing a winning formula. Maybe Croatia need to realise that signing these mercenaries isnt the best approach to success after all.

[Buddha]

I am talking about the $3,500 rumour. Everyone knows Zone teams pay players, even the clubs that people on here are from pay players even when they deny their club doesn't pay anyone.

Thought I would see if the rumour was in fact a trumour and ask the man himself.

He confirmed that he did get offered 3.5k to go and play for Croatia for the rest of the season. Has also been chased by a few other clubs in ZPL but those ones haven't offered him anything remotely similar to Croatia's offer.

[The Hacker]

Thought I would see if the rumour was in fact a trumour and ask the man himself.

He confirmed that he did get offered 3.5k to go and play for Croatia for the rest of the season. Has also been chased by a few other clubs in ZPL but those ones haven't offered him anything remotely similar to Croatia's offer.

Well is he taking the cash or staying where he is

[jessepinkman]

Thought I would see if the rumour was in fact a trumour and ask the man himself.

He confirmed that he did get offered 3.5k to go and play for Croatia for the rest of the season. Has also been chased by a few other clubs in ZPL but those ones haven't offered him anything remotely similar to Croatia's offer.

Probably the most embarrassing thing I?ve seen in newy football is trying to pay to win in Zone League 1 😂

[Fred Devils]

Not one club doesn't pay anyone. I thought I covered that.

Not even close to true, smaller clubs don?t have it in their budget to do so

[Zonal Marking]

Thought I would see if the rumour was in fact a trumour and ask the man himself.

He confirmed that he did get offered 3.5k to go and play for Croatia for the rest of the season. Has also been chased by a few other clubs in ZPL but those ones haven't offered him anything remotely similar to Croatia's offer.

So is Croatia bending the truth on their payment offerings or are all these players just telling lies?

[Premy]

Representatives from Newcastle Croatia are pretty quick to reply on here if anything incorrect is said about their club.
I think that is all the confirmation needed.

[Taffy]

Not even close to true, smaller clubs don?t have it in their budget to do so

You'll find they have some reduced rego or a player gets full rego paid. That's paying your players.

[riverboy]

Paying money in the thousands for playing 4th division football is a joke. As unpopular as it might be, I think they need to push Croatia up into the second division so that they are playing in an even field money wise. I'm pretty sure other clubs may be on board with this as it might help stop Croatia throwing money at their players to play against existing clubs.

Or maybe Croatia can spend the money on a new coaching staff to get the best out of an under achieving squad? As with the names listed they should not be loosing games. Are their coaches big names too?

[Jardelsimage]

You'll find they have some reduced rego or a player gets full rego paid. That's paying your players.

Yes, you are correct again, most clubs might pay a rego or reduced rego.
I really don't think that is an issue, as most clubs will do this in some way, most agree that this is the norm and has been since the 90's and we don't really call this paying players, what others want to pay there players on top of that, now that is paying players.

who really gives a rat's ass to who gets paid in the end, if your club has lost players through this or other clubs have attracted players with extra cash? that's football 2023.

[Taffy]

Yes, you are correct again, most clubs might pay a rego or reduced rego.
I really don't think that is an issue, as most clubs will do this in some way, most agree that this is the norm and has been since the 90's and we don't really call this paying players, what others want to pay there players on top of that, now that is paying players.

It's all the same, paying players, club paying their rego is just cutting out the middle man and you are paying them to play.


who really gives a rat's ass to who gets paid in the end, if your club has lost players through this or other clubs have attracted players with extra cash? that's football 2023.

This is my thought it exactly which is why I laugh when people get upset that Croatia pay players even more so when it is from people at clubs who also pay players.

[Killa]

Paying 3.5k for somebody to play half a season of amateur football is pretty funny though.

He would be mad not to take it unless he's got something better to do on a weekend.

[Uzi_89]

Talking smack Taffy, big generalisation. Some clubs are building their club around juniors and people wanting to be part of the club for the right reasons.
Find it hard to believe clubs are willing to pay players for ZL1. If they want money and are clearly good enough, play a higher league. Cover rego for keys players but not sure why it would go beyond that.

[Fred Devils]

You'll find they have some reduced rego or a player gets full rego paid. That's paying your players.

You'll find that as a committee member and coach of a smaller club, I know that not all of them do. Sure some clubs do but you're blowing it out of your arse if you think all clubs are.

[Taffy]

Talking smack Taffy, big generalisation. Some clubs are building their club around juniors and people wanting to be part of the club for the right reasons.
Find it hard to believe clubs are willing to pay players for ZL1. If they want money and are clearly good enough, play a higher league.

You say you find it hard to believe but then say the next sentence


Cover rego for keys players but not sure why it would go beyond that.

Because like it or not covering their rego is paying those players as well.

[Jardelsimage]

You say you find it hard to believe but then say the next sentence



Because like it or not covering their rego is paying those players as well.

did you never have your rego paid? you just seem a little bitter on the whole thing..

[Killa]

Because like it or not covering their rego is paying those players as well.
That's your opinion which you are very much entitled to, but many others see it differently.

I define being 'paid to play' as receiving money (into my bank account or cash in hand) for the purpose of playing football. Also known as a match payment

[salmon]

Probably the most embarrassing thing I?ve seen in newy football is trying to pay to win in Zone League 1 😂

What about paying to come second in ZL3?

[Taffy]

did you never have your rego paid? you just seem a little bitter on the whole thing..

It's not about being bitter but cutting out the middle man is still paying players. Still costs the club money to have them play.

There is nothing wrong with it, people shouldn't get upset for pointing out that their club does what they are jealous about what Croatia does.

[The Hacker]

Paying money in the thousands for playing 4th division football is a joke. As unpopular as it might be, I think they need to push Croatia up into the second division so that they are playing in an even field money wise. I'm pretty sure other clubs may be on board with this as it might help stop Croatia throwing money at their players to play against existing clubs.

Or maybe Croatia can spend the money on a new coaching staff to get the best out of an under achieving squad? As with the names listed they should not be loosing games. Are their coaches big names too?

You can?t put them in NL1 they couldn?t win ZL3 and are not looking like they are killing ZL1

[cell]

Just so we?re clear many clubs do NOT pay their players either directly or paying their registration fees.

I?d also like to ask if we can check on the forums resident Newcastle croatia clubmen Velcro, Luke Boban, or Hajduk seeing as though we?ve gone almost three pages without one of them lying about their club

[WeekendWarrior]

This doesn?t seem to me like a sustainable way to run a fourth division amateur Newcastle football team.

If croatia don?t win this comp by at least the same margin as Olympic did last year, they should fold the club.

Olympic were paying the baldilocks defender and the midfielder that had both dropped down from NPL... I guessing there were more but I know for sure about them. not surprising more clubs following their lead to get promoted

[gtg]

Olympic were paying the baldilocks defender and the midfielder that had both dropped down from NPL... I guessing there were more but I know for sure about them. not surprising more clubs following their lead to get promoted


Any proof? When others make similar claims, they at least back it up with personal conversations they've had with the individuals.

[WeekendWarrior]

Any proof? When others make similar claims, they at least back it up with personal conversations they've had with the individuals.

Family friends with blokes who help run NPL, kept them on the books while dropping them down to help push up zl1

[gtg]

Family friends with blokes who help run NPL, kept them on the books while dropping them down to help push up zl1

Wow what figures are we talking here? Kyle left them to come over to us this year so maybe there was a dispute over the $?

[Killa]

I heard that their Top Goalscorer from last year was getting paid a goal bonus? Cost them quite a bit but also lucky that he was pretty wasteful because he should have scored probably double what he did

[WeekendWarrior]

Wow what figures are we talking here? Kyle left them to come over to us this year so maybe there was a dispute over the $?

Cant say they told me the $ amount and haven't asked about this season... seeing comments on the Redheads new recruits pulling injuries maybe they didnt want to keep paying for an old veteran man

[Luka Boban]

LOL Thought we were supposed to stick to discussions related only to the Thread i.e ZL1 yet here we are discussing NPL and ZPL player payment rumours.

[United FC]

LOL Thought we were supposed to stick to discussions related only to the Thread i.e ZL1 yet here we are discussing NPL and ZPL player payment rumours.

The obsession with clubs/paying players is ridiculous. It?s not illegal but the Scooby doo gang seem to think if they get concrete proof it?s going to be a game changer.

[jessepinkman]

The obsession with clubs/paying players is ridiculous. It?s not illegal but the Scooby doo gang seem to think if they get concrete proof it?s going to be a game changer.

i dont reckon anyone is chomping at the bit to report croatia for paying players, but moreso to laugh at these fellas cosplaying real footballers on and off the pitch

[cell]

LOL Thought we were supposed to stick to discussions related only to the Thread i.e ZL1 yet here we are discussing NPL and ZPL player payment rumours.

Nice to see that you guys are still hanging around here. Any score updates or do you only post when you win?

[Lofty]

Nice to see that you guys are still hanging around here. Any score updates or do you only post when you win?

The pettiness in this thread is unreal. Just have a look on their socials if you want to see the results. This ain't a livescores page.

When they post too much, people complain. When they don't post, people complain. It's embarrassing really.

[cell]

The pettiness in this thread is unreal. Just have a look on their socials if you want to see the results. This ain't a livescores page.

When they post too much, people complain. When they don't post, people complain. It's embarrassing really.

Listen here little fella, the Croatia guys are always asking others to post their results and that others should post more on social media so I?m simply returning the favour.

Perhaps you should keep to yourself from now on before you embarrass yourself further, if that is even possible.

[Lofty]

Listen here little fella, the Croatia guys are always asking others to post their results and that others should post more on social media so I?m simply returning the favour.

Perhaps you should keep to yourself from now on before you embarrass yourself further, if that is even possible.

Okay champ, continue on as you were. I hope you find what you are looking for.

[WeekendWarrior]

Just have a look on their socials if you want to see the results. This ain't a livescores page.

Its a fair question as I stay away from the facebooks and such. With results being very slow to come up online I rely on clubs posting results here.

[Lofty]

Its a fair question as I stay away from the facebooks and such. With results being very slow to come up online I rely on clubs posting results here.

The guy who runs the "Zone Football" facebook and insta does a brilliant job with all results and tables.

The ZPL clubs have a group chat with a couple of members from each club that post the results for all games once completed. It's worked really well the last couple of seasons.

[Luka Boban]

Well said Lofty.
Thought this Thread was going to be a bit of friendly banter between clubs but with the main focus on football. One only has to scan through the pages of the past few months to see that it has for the most part been everything but.

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

Heard Croatia lost 1-0 to Stocko today. Good to see that money spent on players coming in handy

[cell]

Heard Croatia lost 1-0 to Stocko today. Good to see that money spent on players coming in handy

wow? Shark attack in Stockton!!! It?s a good thing that Croatia didn?t go up to ZPL it seriously might have folded the club with the weekly floggings by the likes of the suns, Dudley, and warners bay.

[Guthorina]

heard today that Ricky franks is on a fair bit of coin at Croatia?.. fair play he?s a quality player

[namwob99]

NL vs Norths
3s 0-2
2s 0-2
1s 3-3

[Killa]

Azzurri v Norths 3rd Grade last night at Tarro

3-0 Azzurri. Azzurri scored after about 2-3 minutes and then got a second about 2-3 minutes after HT before a late 3rd goal.

Norths seemed more insistent on trying to fight people and complain about Azzurri stacking than they were about putting the ball in the back of the net.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Stockton v NL
1st: 2-2
Res: 1-1
3rds: 2-0 Stocko

[Killa]

Fresh off being rejected by Jamie Byrnes, seems like Croatia have decided to throw the bank at Johnny Maj.

Fair play to the man, he keeps asking for big coin and clubs keep throwing it at him.

[Jardelsimage]

Fresh off being rejected by Jamie Byrnes, seems like Croatia have decided to throw the bank at Johnny Maj.

Fair play to the man, he keeps asking for big coin and clubs keep throwing it at him.

so is this the 9K? how many games will he play 5 or 6 after his suspension?

[Killa]

so is this the 9K? how many games will he play 5 or 6 after his suspension?

Yep 9k. If he even plays that many.

[Luka Boban]

LOL you DC's here some rumour off the grapevine about a figure of $9k and straight away assume that it is fact.

[riverboy]

LOL you DC's here some rumour off the grapevine about a figure of $9k and straight away assume that it is fact.

It's probably the most embarrassing thing I have seen in local football. The fact that you have to pay the sort of fees to some players so they will play for you.

[Killa]

LOL you DC's here some rumour off the grapevine about a figure of $9k and straight away assume that it is fact.

*hear

And it's not a rumour when Maj confirmed it. That makes it a FACT. Coming straight from the Coach's pocket too he informed me. Honestly don't understand why you guys try and deny it when it's been confirmed multiple times that you pay players.

LOL you DC

[Comeonmate]

Whether it be $9K, $1K, or $10, paying for players for 4th Division amateur football is embarrassing 😂😂😂

[Taffy]

Whether it be $9K, $1K, or $10, paying for players for 4th Division amateur football is embarrassing ������

Most clubs do it, even when they deny it

[jessepinkman]

Most clubs do it, even when they deny it

No, most clubs do not pay in the thousands for a single player in zone league one 😂

[Undertaker]

Most clubs do it, even when they deny it

Giving a bloke free rego when he is heavily involved with the club and coaches a Jnr side is much different to paying cash and paying players for games.

[AcK0]

Most clubs do it, even when they deny it

Since you are clearly in the know, can you inform us all of which of the following clubs pay their players:-

Hamilton Azzurri
Stockton Sharks
Norths
Newcastle Croatia
South Maitland
Bolwarra
Mayfield
Merewether
New Lambton
Wallsend

[Taffy]

Since you are clearly in the know, can you inform us all of which of the following clubs pay their players:-

Hamilton Azzurri
Stockton Sharks
Norths
Newcastle Croatia
South Maitland
Bolwarra
Mayfield
Merewether
New Lambton
Wallsend

Azzurri, Stockton, Croatia, Bolwarra, Mayfield, New Lambton. Can't confirm the other 4 but since I said most, the statement is correct.

[Taffy]

No, most clubs do not pay in the thousands for a single player in zone league one ��

I responded to comment about paying for players, I never said they pay thousands.

[Killa]

Azzurri, Stockton, Croatia, Bolwarra, Mayfield, New Lambton. Can't confirm the other 4 but since I said most, the statement is correct.

Azzurri paying players lol. Tell me another joke. They can barely afford to wipe their own ass. Would love to know who you think is being paid there

[Taffy]

Azzurri paying players lol. Tell me another joke. They can barely afford to wipe their own ass. Would love to know who you think is being paid there

When 2 players have told me, I'll believe them over some random person on the internet.

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

When 2 players have told me, I'll believe them over some random person on the internet.

Didn?t know Azzuri had players reporting to Taffy the Ariel Helwani of Zone league. You are so daft if you think that?s true

[Undertaker]

Too true, I?m signing for Azzurri next season for $750 a game. Watch out in the golden boot race in ZPL next season

[Taffy]

More believable that Azzuri is paying a player's rego than Croatia paying Maj $9k

[Killa]

Name names and put your money where your mouth is. Are they paying players or paying regos? Which one is it? Or do you realise now that you've been played along like a fool.

Fun fact, the Croatia coach is funding Maj's 9k journey.

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

More believable that Azzuri is paying a player's rego than Croatia paying Maj $9k

Can you actually name this player? No I didn?t think so.

[Cowboy Lesnar]

People will believe any silly rumour.

I do not believe this is the case with your recent absurd rumours about azzuri paying players. Stick to posting about your own club squirt

[Taffy]

Can you actually name this player? No I didn?t think so.

I can but I won't be. Don't get upset that someone is getting their rego paid, and you're having to pay it.

[Taffy]

Are they paying players or paying regos?

These are the same thing, the club is paying to have a player play for them.

And don't be absurd, no one is going to name players, don't get so salty about it.

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

I can but I won't be. Don't get upset that someone is getting their rego paid, and you're having to pay it.

That is sooooo BS.

[Taffy]

If you say so :yawn:

[Day]

Azzurri, Stockton, Croatia, Bolwarra, Mayfield, New Lambton. Can't confirm the other 4 but since I said most, the statement is correct.

No one at Bolwarra is being paid. No regos or paid players.

[cell]

When 2 players have told me, I'll believe them over some random person on the internet.

The two people who told him:
Velcro,
Luke Bobby

What a pathetic attempt by you Daffy Duck

[JustMe]

These are the same thing, the club is paying to have a player play for them.

And don't be absurd, no one is going to name players, don't get so salty about it.

Mate you've got them jumping and crying. You hit the nerve so you are correct.

btw if you can get paid in 3rd 4th 5th div more power to ya.

[cell]

Mate you've got them jumping and crying. You hit the nerve so you are correct.

btw if you can get paid in 3rd 4th 5th div more power to ya.


Asking for proof and ridiculing him for acting like a dumb ass now equates to jumping and crying?

Also anyone got the results from the croatia azzurri game today? Surely it would?ve been feisty.

[Buddha]

Asking for proof and ridiculing him for acting like a dumb ass now equates to jumping and crying?

Also anyone got the results from the croatia azzurri game today? Surely it would?ve been feisty.

2-0 Azzurri in 1sts and 3rds
1-0 Croatia in Ressies

Azzurri probably should have won by more in both wins.

Not sure where the issues lie with Croatia, they?ve thrown some money around but it?s not giving them the results they want.

[Source]

Croatia have been doing this since the 80s trying to buy premierships and time and time again they come unstuck

[Luka Boban]

That's your biased opinion but Croatia had their fair number of chances, Azzurri took their two from defensive errors.
To try to make out as if Azzurri were totally dominant is rubbish.
The game is about taking your chances when you get them and Azzurri did so good luck to them.

[Luka Boban]

Croatia have been doing this since the 80s trying to buy premierships and time and time again they come unstuck
They won a few titles in their 10 years of existence between 1984 94. How else did they work they way up from 5th Division to 1st Division LOL LOL

[Gelato]

Let's hope they can crack 10 years for your sake and break the record then 🤣

[Buddha]

That's your biased opinion but Croatia had their fair number of chances, Azzurri took their two from defensive errors.
To try to make out as if Azzurri were totally dominant is rubbish.
The game is about taking your chances when you get them and Azzurri did so good luck to them.

So I was right?

[cell]

Croatia have been doing this since the 80s trying to buy premierships and time and time again they come unstuck

That?s a very good point, it?s in their DNA. The difference however is that the old Croatia actually won their comps and got promoted off their success on the park, the new Croatia pay heaps of money and they get promoted on a technicality.

[Jake]

Hearing Dudley?s left back Nick Phillips has been offered $500 a game at Croatia

[Comeonmate]

Croatia are scrambling, star man Guinno is doing nothing with the ball (40 goals last season) and his side kick McDonald is sub par this season. Coming 4th when they should?ve been much higher with the squad they have. So yes, I?m not surprised they are throwing wild amount of money. Careful lads, the deadline day ends soon!

How?s your ?100 goal challenge? going this year?

Can confirm at Mayfield Jnr we pay no players.

Good to see Luka back talking about something with 0 relevance and a time were most of us were just cum.

[AcK0]

So, so far we can agree that most teams don't pay players;-

Hamilton Azzurri - don't pay players
Stockton Sharks
Norths
Newcastle Croatia
South Maitland - don't pay players
Bolwarra - don't pay players
Mayfield - don't pay players
Merewether
New Lambton
Wallsend - don't pay players

Any updates on the others?

[Killa]

Croatia had plenty of chances but i thought Azzurri deserved their win in 1sts. Bit of a logjam at the top of the table between Norths, Stocko & Azzurri now
Reserve Grade was hard fought and would say the scoreline is probably fair
3rds was one way traffic IMO, Croatia GK made plenty of good saves to keep it to 2-0 including a penalty save. I can't remember Azzurri GK having to make too many saves if any?

The postage stamp ground looks very worn out, must get plenty of use by the looks of it?

[Taffy]

Mate you've got them jumping and crying. You hit the nerve so you are correct.

btw if you can get paid in 3rd 4th 5th div more power to ya.

Absolutely correct, the way they carry on trying to deny it and getting upset just proves it further.

I do laugh when they get upset about Croatia's success, technicality bullshit, time to push further.

[Macca]

Absolutely correct, the way they carry on trying to deny it and getting upset just proves it further

Question, is every club that covers or subsidises any cost with sponsorship money instead of passing it through to player registrations paying their players too?

[Avocadomexican]

Good to see Stockton doing well this year. Still plenty of rounds to go but appear as them and Norths are the only ones that are capable of taking down the crab army.

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

Absolutely correct, the way they carry on trying to deny it and getting upset just proves it further.

I do laugh when they get upset about Croatia's success, technicality bullshit, time to push further.

Another day, another Taffdog post. Gotta love it

[Taffy]

Another day, another Taffdog post. Gotta love it

Be better, not bitter. Someone might pay your rego one day

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

Be better, not bitter. Someone might pay your rego one day

What pills are you popping?

[Taffy]

You won't get better with that attitude

[Frank Jonathan Mir II]

You won't get better with that attitude

Don?t be sorry Taffy, be better

[Killa]

Azzurri v Stockton

1-0 Stocko 3rds
2-0 Azzurri Res
6-1 Azzurri 1sts

[la bazzle]

Azzurri v Stockton

1-0 Stocko 3rds
2-0 Azzurri Res
6-1 Azzurri 1sts

Some statement this

[Buddha]

Azzurri v Bolwarra
6-1 thirds, individual goal of the season to open the scoring.
2-1 Ressies. Action packed second half saw all the goals
2-0 Firsts. Once again an action packed second half saw all the goals

No referees today so appreciate the guys who filled in. A Thankless job.

[namwob99]

Anyone know the story behind the week off after Rd 17 and also another week off after Rd 18 before semis start?
Purely wet weather purposes? If so, it seems excessive.

[Killa]

Anyone know the story behind the week off after Rd 17 and also another week off after Rd 18 before semis start?
Purely wet weather purposes? If so, it seems excessive.

Week off after 17 was always Wet Weather spare. Have done this last few seasons. The week after Round 18 is a strange one though

[Killa]

So with Azzurri's win on Saturday meaning they only need 1 point from their next 2 games to confirm the Premiership..and Big Azzurri safe from Relegation in ZPL, does that mean 2nd place gets the Automatic promotion in this division?

[Zonal Marking]

So with Azzurri's win on Saturday meaning they only need 1 point from their next 2 games to confirm the Premiership..and Big Azzurri safe from Relegation in ZPL, does that mean 2nd place gets the Automatic promotion in this division?

Or does it mean last place in ZPL survives the drop?

Or will the ZPL competition just go ahead with two Azzurris?

[prawnhead]

Or does it mean last place in ZPL survives the drop?


Or will the ZPL competition just go ahead with two Azzurris?

Why wouldn?t the 2 Azzurri?s come together as 1 for the new ZL1?

[gtg]

Amazing that Azzurri look like they will beat Croatia once again. This must absolutely destroy the head people at Croatia especially considering the money they spend on players only to lose to a bunch of mates two years in a row.

[la bazzle]

Amazing that Azzurri look like they will beat Croatia once again. This must absolutely destroy the head people at Croatia especially considering the money they spend on players only to lose to a bunch of mates two years in a row.

*and don?t train

[gtg]

*and don?t train

Even funnier that I heard from a mate who went to train with Croatia that they had special strength and conditioning coaches and they were weighing players before and after sessions. They take it very seriously which is fine but it's funny to see them lose to a team that doesn't train.

[Killa]

All that money for nothing. Have noticed Luke Boban and his cronies have been awfully quiet the last couple of months.

[la bazzle]

Even funnier that I heard from a mate who went to train with Croatia that they had special strength and conditioning coaches and they were weighing players before and after sessions. They take it very seriously which is fine but it's funny to see them lose to a team that doesn't train.

I?ve heard they have a dietician who develops and monitors their meal plans. Certain foods are banned resulting in being fined/benched. Great to have, brilliant initiative, shame results haven?t followed!

[Eastwest]

I?ve heard they have a dietician who develops and monitors their meal plans. Certain foods are banned resulting in being fined/benched. Great to have, brilliant initiative, shame results haven?t followed!

Getting ready for the National 2nd division. Heard it here first!!

[riverboy]

I?ve heard they have a dietician who develops and monitors their meal plans. Certain foods are banned resulting in being fined/benched. Great to have, brilliant initiative, shame results haven?t followed!

Hilarious 😂 , one day they might wake up and realise that it's all been a dream and they aren't in the EPL.

[cell]

Even funnier that I heard from a mate who went to train with Croatia that they had special strength and conditioning coaches and they were weighing players before and after sessions. They take it very seriously which is fine but it's funny to see them lose to a team that doesn't train.

Surely this is a joke?? Can we get Velcro and or Luke to confirm or deny this or are they still missing in action?.

[gtg]

Surely this is a joke?? Can we get Velcro and or Luke to confirm or deny this or are they still missing in action?.

I can't say 100% for sure as I wasn't there but I know some guys that trained there in pre-season. What's your problem with it anyways? I don't see the issue.

[WeekendWarrior]

The $9k for Maj is paying off as a stroke of genius! Over his 3 games of which Croatia have scored 21 he has bagged a whopping 1

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

The $9k for Maj is paying off as a stroke of genius! Over his 3 games of which Croatia have scored 21 he has bagged a whopping 1

Despite barely finding the back of the net, you cannot put a price on experience and football knowledge.

I?m sure the players/coaches could vouch for this.

[Hotline]

Despite barely finding the back of the net, you cannot put a price on experience and football knowledge.

I?m sure the players/coaches could vouch for this.

I reckon you can put a price on it... and it's probably less than 9k.

[Killa]

Despite barely finding the back of the net, you cannot put a price on experience and football knowledge.

I?m sure the players/coaches could vouch for this.

What's he teaching them? How to abuse match officials and serve a lengthy suspension?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

What's he teaching them? How to abuse match officials and serve a lengthy suspension?

People make mistakes in the heat of the moment. I?m positive he regrets it bud.

Majurovski has been a top player for decades. I would love to know what level you have played. You most certainly have plenty of things to say hiding behind an anonymous alias.

[outsider]

What's he teaching them? How to abuse match officials and serve a lengthy suspension?

We had a chat at Maitland a few weeks ago

[gtg]

Congratulations to Hamilton Azzurri for winning the comp.

[Avocadomexican]

Crabs doing it easy. Well-done on the win you crustaceous lords.
I've heard a few rumors going round about Wallsend intending to pull out of ZL completely next season. Anyone heard similar?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Crabs doing it easy. Well-done on the win you crustaceous lords.
I've heard a few rumors going round about Wallsend intending to pull out of ZL completely next season. Anyone heard similar?

I haven't heard anything personally, but the poor fellas have had some challenges (like a lot of clubs) with numbers over the last couple of years.
This year in particular had been a tough one, with them not having a 3rd grade side on the pitch for the majority of the season.

[namwob99]

Glad we've got a week off this weekend to catch up on all them washouts.

[anfield]

Azzurri beat Croatia for the 3rd time this year. That's a super impressive effort against such a strong outfit.

[The Hacker]

Azzurri beat Croatia for the 3rd time this year. That's a super impressive effort against such a strong outfit.

Shows that one should come up and one?s not ready for ZPL

[gtg]

Azzurri have a 100% win rate with an 8-2 aggregate against Croatia this year.

All those thousands of dollars and Croatia still can't beat them. Total embarrassment of a club.

[Buddha]

Must be truly irritating that they fork out so much cash on blokes only to consistently lose to a bunch of guys who refuse to train.

Judging by some of their comments from supporters on their socials, they don?t seem to be taking the loss particularly well either.

[Killa]

Must be truly irritating that they fork out so much cash on blokes only to consistently lose to a bunch of guys who refuse to train.

Judging by some of their comments from supporters on their socials, they don?t seem to be taking the loss particularly well either.

The comments on their facebook post were a laugh. Plenty of salt there.

Watched the Stocko v Norths game, unbelievable. Stocko up 2-0, Norths down to 10 only for Norths to fightback to win 3-2.

[Killa]

Croatia beating Norths 9-2 is massive. What on earth happened?

[anfield]

Croatia beating Norths 9-2 is massive. What on earth happened?

You would have to think the heat would have been a major factor in the huge difference. Saturday would have been around 32-33 degrees in Beresfield at kickoff.

[Luka Boban]

You would have to think the heat would have been a major factor in the huge difference. Saturday would have been around 32-33 degrees in Beresfield at kickoff.
LOL so only Norths had to contend with the "heat"!

[Gelato]

You would have to think the heat would have been a major factor in the huge difference. Saturday would have been around 32-33 degrees in Beresfield at kickoff.

I'm sure Norths ended the game with 9 men. Would have been the factor surely

[Killa]

Should be a cracking game. Azzurri & Croatia have been the two best teams in firsts all year. You would have to think Croatia would be coming in fairly confident after putting away 9 goals over the weekend

[Avocadomexican]

Should be a cracking game. Azzurri & Croatia have been the two best teams in firsts all year. You would have to think Croatia would be coming in fairly confident after putting away 9 goals over the weekend

Might've put 9 past the wolves but they haven't beaten the crab stronghold this year. Grand final victory is always sweet but when you're dumping that much cash at your squad the Minor/Major should be a walk in the park. Cant wait to see how saturday goes across all 3 grades

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Might've put 9 past the wolves but they haven't beaten the crab stronghold this year. Grand final victory is always sweet but when you're dumping that much cash at your squad the Minor/Major should be a walk in the park. Cant wait to see how saturday goes across all 3 grades

Exactly.

After back to back failures to get first past the post against rival Azzurri, I?m intrigued to see whether they buy a ticket to promotion as they did this year.