Newcastle Jets head coach

[Couscous]

I'd like to hear genuine views from forumites.

Who do you think, realistically, will be the Jets coach this upcoming season? Who would you like to be coach?

[belchardo]

Haliti is going ok coaching in sydney isn't he?

[q-money]

I'd like to hear genuine views from forumites.

Who do you think, realistically, will be the Jets coach this upcoming season? Who would you like to be coach?

Nice try, Gary!

[northern_swan]

Realistically the best we can hope for is Zadkovich or Zane. My biggest fear is that we get GVE.

[MFKS]

There is this guy coaching NPL currently who I think can unite the fans and return us to the summit of the ALeague if he is given the job


Blokes name is Joel Griffiths


Make it happen Middleby

[plague]

If gve's return to the 1st team means we get his relos back on the foz and accompanying facebook tirades then slip the contract under his door asap.

Also, 'sup q-man, hope all is well.

[ForeverRed]

Ufuk talay

[Alton]

The budget says Zads

[The Dunster]

Des Hasler if he's available.

[Jeterpool]

There are always going to be people who want to come in thinking they can make something of the role and establish yourself as an A-League coach....after all there's only 12 positions on offer in our top league.

I've heard a few calls for Damian Zane. If he has the quals to coach at A-League level I think he's a shout. Joel Grififiths the same - does he have the quals?

Zadkovich is probably my front-runner. He knows half the squad given they left Perth recently (Dowse, O'Neill, Timmins, Stynes) or played with them (Hoffman). That could be a blessing or a curse - e.g. why did Timmins and Stynes leave when Zads was coach before?

Gary van Egmond would be right behind him.

A left field one? Brad Maloney is current u17 Joey's manager. He's also got the same agent as Arthur and most of our squad. He's away with at the Asian Cup and doing well - I wonder if that's a natural conclusion point in his role? As a former Newcastle Breaker, I wonder if the role at the Jets interests him?

Talay would be a great-get but I think is unachievable. Haliti is an interesting shout.

The Cons for us are obvious - unstable future for the club around ownership, minimum spend on squad is the maximum they can expect, stadium dramas continue,

The pros, however, are there are zero expectations, opportunity to recruit half a squad and an entire pre-season to transition your ideas.

[Jeterpool]

Our relationship with Footballhouseplus will be interesting as a result of all of this...

[Hunter403]

Our relationship with Footballhouseplus will be interesting as a result of all of this...

Not a healthy relationship in my view

[Jeterpool]

Not a healthy relationship in my view

Which relationships with football agents are? They're a necessary evil in the modern game.

If we get in bed with another agency, what it means is another 12-24 months of transition in the squad and further instability.

[Hunter403]

Which relationships with football agents are? They're a necessary evil in the modern game.

If we get in bed with another agency, what it means is another 12-24 months of transition in the squad and further instability.

Too many eggs in one basket here. We keep getting cast offs and nobodies. We should not be so reliant on one agent

[W8 WATCHER]

There are always going to be people who want to come in thinking they can make something of the role and establish yourself as an A-League coach....after all there's only 12 positions on offer in our top league.

I've heard a few calls for Damian Zane. If he has the quals to coach at A-League level I think he's a shout. Joel Grififiths the same - does he have the quals?

Zadkovich is probably my front-runner. He knows half the squad given they left Perth recently (Dowse, O'Neill, Timmins, Stynes) or played with them (Hoffman). That could be a blessing or a curse - e.g. why did Timmins and Stynes leave when Zads was coach before?

Gary van Egmond would be right behind him.

A left field one? Brad Maloney is current u17 Joey's manager. He's also got the same agent as Arthur and most of our squad. He's away with at the Asian Cup and doing well - I wonder if that's a natural conclusion point in his role? As a former Newcastle Breaker, I wonder if the role at the Jets interests him?

Talay would be a great-get but I think is unachievable. Haliti is an interesting shout.

The Cons for us are obvious - unstable future for the club around ownership, minimum spend on squad is the maximum they can expect, stadium dramas continue,

The pros, however, are there are zero expectations, opportunity to recruit half a squad and an entire pre-season to transition your ideas.

ABSOLUTE BAFFLED on how anyone can recommend Zadcobitch
no idea whats so ever, the only winner is Perth , not having him further destroy there club.
football in australia, has had enough of the puffy vest, and moronic ego coaching behaviour

Damian Zane is the only contender, in my eyes- or look elsewhere
p.s he actually can coach, knows the youth, and develops youth

[Jeterpool]

ABSOLUTE BAFFLED on how anyone can recommend Zadcobitch
no idea whats so ever, the only winner is Perth , not having him further destroy there club.
football in australia, has had enough of the puffy vest, and moronic ego coaching behaviour

Damian Zane is the only contender, in my eyes- or look elsewhere
p.s he actually can coach, knows the youth, and develops youth

I didn't make it clear, I'm also not convinced on Zads but I think he would be the most likely (i.e. "my front runner").

I don't have a preference for anyone at the moment. I was answering the question as to who I think it will be, not who I want.

[Couscous]

Zadkovich is probably my front-runner. He knows half the squad given they left Perth recently (Dowse, O'Neill, Timmins, Stynes) or played with them (Hoffman). That could be a blessing or a curse - e.g. why did Timmins and Stynes leave when Zads was coach before?

Gary van Egmond would be right behind him.

Objectively, GVE is not behind Zadkovich. I love Ruben but GVE is far more experienced and he's already here. He's also improved vastly since his last stint.

GVE will be the next head coach of the Jet's A-League men's team.

[anfield]

I was disappointed that Papas left. I felt the instability of the club was a big factor in him departing.

I was bemused that so many people wanted him gone, especially given there is no obvious replacements in my opinion.

GVE is the proven candidate, but I think it's time for someone new. Zadkovich, no thanks. Great player for the jets, but his passion has over stepped the mark a few times.

Labinot Haliti was suggested. His Sydney Olympic team aren't in the top 10 in the NSW NPL. That puts a line straight through him.

I'd be happy with Damien Zane, he could not have done any more then what he has achieved at NNSW NPL level. Id be happy for him to have the opportunity.

But overall, we don't know all the candidates. There would be plenty that haven't been mentioned.

[Jeterpool]

I'm also disappointed Papas left. I think we saw glimpses of what we could do, but what I didn't see, for balance, was a lot of in game flexibility. Our ability to close out games was also a concern at times.

Whoever comes in, like Papas, will be playing with their hands and legs tied behind their back so I wonder just whether we would see the best of them or simply the best hey can do with what they've got.

[StannyCFCJET]

I was disappointed that Papas left. I felt the instability of the club was a big factor in him departing.

I was bemused that so many people wanted him gone, especially given there is no obvious replacements in my opinion.

GVE is the proven candidate, but I think it's time for someone new. Zadkovich, no thanks. Great player for the jets, but his passion has over stepped the mark a few times.

Labinot Haliti was suggested. His Sydney Olympic team aren't in the top 10 in the NSW NPL. That puts a line straight through him.

I'd be happy with Damien Zane, he could not have done any more then what he has achieved at NNSW NPL level. Id be happy for him to have the opportunity.

But overall, we don't know all the candidates. There would be plenty that haven't been mentioned.

We wanted him gone because he wouldn't change things on the pitch when it wasn't working and also didn't have any interest in promoting or developing youth. Even worse then that if you believe the rumours.

[A.J.]

I'm also disappointed Papas left. I think we saw glimpses of what we could do, but what I didn't see, for balance, was a lot of in game flexibility. Our ability to close out games was also a concern at times.

Whoever comes in, like Papas, will be playing with their hands and legs tied behind their back so I wonder just whether we would see the best of them or simply the best hey can do with what they've got.

Ability to close out games has always been an issue for the Jets, would love to see how many points we've dropped over the years in the final ~5-10 minutes of games compared to other teams

[MFKS]

There are always going to be people who want to come in thinking they can make something of the role and establish yourself as an A-League coach....after all there's only 12 positions on offer in our top league.

I've heard a few calls for Damian Zane. If he has the quals to coach at A-League level I think he's a shout. Joel Grififiths the same - does he have the quals?

Zadkovich is probably my front-runner. He knows half the squad given they left Perth recently (Dowse, O'Neill, Timmins, Stynes) or played with them (Hoffman). That could be a blessing or a curse - e.g. why did Timmins and Stynes leave when Zads was coach before?

Gary van Egmond would be right behind him.

A left field one? Brad Maloney is current u17 Joey's manager. He's also got the same agent as Arthur and most of our squad. He's away with at the Asian Cup and doing well - I wonder if that's a natural conclusion point in his role? As a former Newcastle Breaker, I wonder if the role at the Jets interests him?

Talay would be a great-get but I think is unachievable. Haliti is an interesting shout.

The Cons for us are obvious - unstable future for the club around ownership, minimum spend on squad is the maximum they can expect, stadium dramas continue,

The pros, however, are there are zero expectations, opportunity to recruit half a squad and an entire pre-season to transition your ideas.

Your comment doubting Griffos qualifications and abilities should see you banned for such disgraceful comments

Who the **** are you to doubt Griffo ??

[Jeterpool]

Your comment doubting Griffos qualifications and abilities should see you banned for such disgraceful comments

Who the **** are you to doubt Griffo ??

People who wrongly doubt Griffo and like "bits of paper to say he can do it" need to be satisfied that he meets all their stupid rules. They put the rules there because the DON'T want him there so they try to make it hard.

I know he can do it, for Griffs sake.

Giff

[Frodo]

Objectively, GVE is not behind Zadkovich. I love Ruben but GVE is far more experienced and he's already here. He's also improved vastly since his last stint.

GVE will be the next head coach of the Jet's A-League men's team.

Experience isn't the same as ability or skill. I don't think Ruben is good enough for us at all, but there is at least a chance he could turn out to be a decent head coach with improvement. He definitely showed he wasn't quite ready at Perth, but it wasn't all bad.

Gary, however, we know isn't good enough. He wasn't good enough when he left and the game has improved since then. Would be the final nail in the coffin for some if he is the coach come round 1.

[The Dunster]

No coach/ manager will ever be given what they reqire to be succesful at the Jets unless they get full autonomy and an owner with deep pockets willing to back them all the way.

Failing that it will just be more of the same regardless of who gets the coach/manager role at the Jets.

[W8 WATCHER]

Experience isn't the same as ability or skill. I don't think Ruben is good enough for us at all, but there is at least a chance he could turn out to be a decent head coach with improvement. He definitely showed he wasn't quite ready at Perth, but it wasn't all bad.

Gary, however, we know isn't good enough. He wasn't good enough when he left and the game has improved since then. Would be the final nail in the coffin for some if he is the coach come round 1.

Damian Zane, if we look local- no other option, good bloke, excellent coaching knowledge and skill, also understands player football and metal development

RZ maybe as ball boy, no guarantee he doesn't f#$* that up as well.

[Frodo]

Damian Zane, if we look local- no other option, good bloke, excellent coaching knowledge and skill, also understands player football and metal development

RZ maybe as ball boy, no guarantee he doesn't f#$* that up as well.

As others are saying, whoever takes the gig isn't going to have a good time. So maybe Damian is better off waiting for another offer, wouldn't want to ruin his chance at a top job by taking this shit show and having it stain his CV.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald today:

A-League soccer, 2023: Alen Stajcic, Damian Zane among 30 in queue for Jets coaching job
By James Gardiner
Updated June 21 2023 - 7:01pm, first published 7:00pm

FORMER Matildas and Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic, one-time Olyroos boss Aurelio Vidmar and home-grown mentor Damian Zane are understood to be among 30 applicants for the vacant position at the Newcastle Jets.

Arthur Papas resigned on Monday with a year to run on his contract, leaving the A-League club without a coach less than a week before the start of pre-season training.

Papas' assistant, Arthur Diles, has also departed and is expected to take up a similar position at Melbourne Victory.

Jets executive chairman Shane Mattiske has moved quickly to find a replacement and is compiling a list to present to the ownership group.

"We have had a large number of candidates come forward," Mattiske said.


"We have assessed those candidates and in effect put them in order in terms of how they meet the criteria for the profile of coach that we would like. We are at the stage now where we are engaging with the board around their views on the candidates at the top of the list."

The list of applicants includes coaches from Australia and abroad with varying levels of experience.

Sources have told the Newcastle Herald that Stajcic, Vidmar and Zane are on a shortlist that includes former Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulex, Melbourne Knights coach Ben Cahn, Sydney FC assistant Robbie Stanton, Western United assistant coach John Anastasiadis, former Roar coach Warren Moon and Victoria Premier League mentor Chris Taylor.

Former Jets captain Ruben Zadkovich, who parted ways with Perth Glory last month, and one-time fan favourite Labinot Haliti have also expressed interest in the job.

Mattiske, though not detailing the criteria, was confident of finding "the right fit" for the team and the community.

"We have already talked to a number of candidates or are scheduled to talk to them," he said. "We were prepared for this process and are now moving forward quickly."

The Jets players are undergoing testing this week and have their first field session on Monday ahead of the Australia Cup qualifier against Melbourne Victory in the Australian Cup play-off in Darwin on July 17.

"We are aware that the team is coming together Monday," Mattiske said. "We would like to be in a position where we have confirmed a coach but there is no guarantee."

Stajcic is preparing the Phillippines women's team for their first appearance at a World Cup in a month's time. He previously coached the Matildas, taking them to a World Cup and Olympic games, before controversially sacked in 2019.

He has experience in the A-League at the Mariners. They finished last in his first full season in charge but made the play-offs in the second season before he departed.

There has been strong push in Newcastle football circles for Zane to be given an opportunity at A-League level.

He is in charge of Newcastle's youth team, who sit second on the NPL 2 ladder and are on track for promotion, and has achieved sustained success in the NPL with Edgeworth and Broadmeadow.

Meanwhile, Kosta Grozos has inked a one-year extension at the Jets.

Veteran Jason Hoffman is also believed to have inked a contract extension.

Both are understood to have agreed to term before the resignation on Monday of Arthur Papas.

Grozos, 22, was among 16 new players brought in by Papas as the start of the 20-21 season.

He made 20 appearances in his first season and was awarded the Jets' Rising Star.

The attacking midfielder played 23 games last season, deputising for Reno Piscopo who missed a large chunk of the season with injury, and scored two goals to go with two assists.

"I'm happy to stay at the Jets for another season," Grozos said in a statement. "I feel comfortable here at the club, I love the city and I want to continue growing here as a footballer and help bring success back to the club."

Meanwhile, former Jets striker Beka Mikeltadze is close to finalising a deal with Korean club Gwangju FC.

Mikeltadze has reportedly arrived in Korea and started his training with the club while waiting for the paperwork to be signed off.

Gwangju beat Suwon Bluewings 2-1 on Saturday to move to eighth spot.

"We were prepared for this process and are now moving forward quickly

"Ultimately, it will be subject to the discussions with the board and how long it takes to get through the final stage of the process."

[turbojetfireV8]

Another one - this one has a poll to vote on the list given https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8240511/who-should-be-the-newcastle-jets-next-coach:


A-League soccer, 2023: Who should be the Newcastle Jets next coach?
James Gardiner
By James Gardiner
June 20 2023 - 6:00pm

An experienced mentor or a young coach with modern methods. A proven performer or the next A-League coach in waiting. An outsider or someone with a connection to the region. Foreigner or Aussie. High profile or emerging. A safe bet or left-field option.

These are some of the options Newcastle Jets executive Shane Mattiske will consider in finding a replacement head coach after the resignation of Arthur Papas on Monday.

Mattiske has been flooded with applicants and hopes to make an appointment in the next week.

The Jets' past four coaches - Papas, Craig Deans, Carl Robinson, Ernie Merrick - have been from varying backgrounds and levels of experience. Only Merrick was successful in taking the Jets to the finals.

Below is a look at potential candidates for the position.


RUBEN ZADKOVICH
The former Jets captain ticks a lot of boxes. He has a strong connection to the region, has in-depth knowledge of the local football landscape, has experienced the furnace of coaching in the A-League and is available. His departure from Perth Glory was sudden and has never been fully detailed. There is no doubt that the Glory improved under his care. Given the charter of rebuilding the club on a modest budget, he gave opportunities to a host of young West Australians. He also plucked Keegan Jelanic from the Queensland NPL and turned him into one of the best young midfielders in the country, earning a big-money move to Belgium last month. He has an emotional tie to Newcastle and considers the Jets his dream job.

GARY VAN EGMOND
There is no more experienced candidate. The man known as Dutchy remains the only coach in the club's history to have won a championship, back in 2008. His second stint in charge from 2012-14 didn't end well. Since then, he has held various positions in the national set-up with the Matildas, Olyroos and Young Socceroos. Developing young talent has always been his strength. He is in charge of the Jets academy and coach of the women's program.

BEN CAHN
Widely regarded as the best young coach in the country. Born in England and came through the academy at Fulham before turning to coaching in his 20s. Coached the Mariners youth team in 2017 and was an assistant to first grade coach Paul Okon. More recently, he led Brisbane Olympic to five straight grand finals in the Queensland NPL on a smallish budget. He took over Victorian NPL club Melbourne Knights this season and has turned them around. They sit fourth on the ladder. Their best finish in the past seven seasons has been eighth. He has also secured them a berth in the Australian Cup round of 32. Has an AFC pro licence at age 34 and is renowned as an excellent communicator and educator.


DAMIAN ZANE
Many believe Zane should have already been given an opportunity at the helm of the Jets A-League side. His record in the Northern NSW NPL - four premierships and three grand final wins in five years at Edgeworth - speaks for itself. He is in charge of the Jets youth team which sits second on the NPL 2 ladder and on track for promotion. Has served a long apprenticeship. No-one has a better gauge on the young players coming through the system. Like Zadkovich and Van Egmond, he has an emotional attachment to the region and the football community.

UFUK TALAY
Would be first choice if interested. Has a proven record in the A-League and helped develop some of the country's best young talent during stints with the Joeys and Young Socceroos. Took Wellington to third place in his first season and consistently had them in contention for the play-offs despite losing their biggest stars most seasons. He parted ways with the Phoenix at the end of last season to pursue opportunities in Europe. Was part of the Socceroos support staff for the friendly against Argentina earlier this month.

LABINOT HALITI
Was given his chance in the A-League as a player by the Jets and would love to repeat history as a coach. Served a coaching apprenticeship under Lawrie McKinna and Ernie Merrick and is now in charge of NSW NPL club Sydney Olympic. He has passion for the region and knows the importance of tapping into the local community. A self-confessed football nerd, he boasts an incredible work ethic and - with the right senior assistant - has the traits to step up.


ANTE JURIC
Former Socceroos defender who has led Sydney FC to five A-League women's titles, including the double last season. He played over 200 games in the old NSL, winning numerous titles. He coached Sydney Olympic to a NSW NPL premiership in 2020.


CARL ROBINSON
Was every bit the coaching messiah in his short stint with the Newcastle Jets. The former Welsh international steered Newcastle to six wins and a draw in 10 games before quitting to take up a lucrative deal at Western Sydney. However, it soon turned sour and he was sacked after less than 18 months in charge. Currently an assistant at US Major League Soccer club DC United.

[Mark325]

Another one - this one has a poll to vote on the list given https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8240511/who-should-be-the-newcastle-jets-next-coach:

If we signed Ben Cahn, Damian Zane, and Ufuk Talay I think most of us would be happy to varying degrees. If we got Zads or Haliti I think it would get a mixed response, they would be willing to give youth a go but neither has had the success of the above-listed coaches at any level.

If we signed GVE or Carl Robinson I think that will be a lot of fans jumping off point until proven otherwise. GVE is a hack, and much like Papas will be unwilling to give our locals a chance, and the idea that Robinson can show up, give us a sign of life then up and leave, take half of our team, fail at this new club then just waltz back in would show a real lack of backbone from this club and would really be pathetic. Hopefully, the club makes the right choice and either sign someone like Talay to show some ambition or gives someone a go who has earned it.

[Jeterpool]

The Alen Stajic links that came out yesterday afternoon are also interesting. I would put him in the list of the top candidates.

[Taffy]

Your comment doubting Griffos qualifications and abilities should see you banned for such disgraceful comments

Who the **** are you to doubt Griffo ??

He said Joel was in with a shout but then asked if he had the qualifications. Sounds like he was simply asking if he did have the Pro-Licence


People who wrongly doubt Griffo and like "bits of paper to say he can do it" need to be satisfied that he meets all their stupid rules. They put the rules there because the DON'T want him there so they try to make it hard.

You mean Football Australia have put the rules in that the head coach must have a AFC or UEFA Pro diploma because they don't want Griffo to take the role?

[Taffy]

The Alen Stajic links that came out yesterday afternoon are also interesting. I would put him in the list of the top candidates.

Stajic would be a good choice

[anfield]

We wanted him gone because he wouldn't change things on the pitch when it wasn't working and also didn't have any interest in promoting or developing youth. Even worse then that if you believe the rumours.

I shake my head when the comment about Papas not developing the youth.
Papas was the first team coach, the youth development is done well before they get to a stage where they are up to first team football.

The Jets youth team are in NSW NPL2, So essentially the third division. All the other NSW teams are in the top division. It's a massive ask for getting talented players to jump from NSW NPL2 to the A League. Papas would have known this.

It's also a big disadvantage for the jets to be 2 divisions apart from the other 4 NSW teams. We all want some locals in the team, great to see Jacob Dowse now on the books. I would have looked at bringing in Jakeb Cresnar, like Dowse had to move away to get experience first. From the games I have seen him play for Sydney Olympic, he looks to be up to being A League standard as a squad player as a minimum.

[anfield]

As for the coach....
I'd be happy for Damien Zane to get an opportunity. Has ticked all the boxes at NPL level. That warrants an opportunity at a higher level.

As for the assistant, Kew Jaliens is my pick provided he and Zane are obviously happy to work together. Has turned Weston around this year and could be handy at scouting overseas players, obviously Dutch players.

[Couscous]

The Alen Stajic links that came out yesterday afternoon are also interesting. I would put him in the list of the top candidates.

I think he is a poor fit, culturally.

[Mark325]

From the Herald the other day

DAMIAN Zane will act as caretaker coach when the Newcastle Jets assemble for pre-season training on Monday but appears unlikely to get the job full-time.

Jets executive chairman Shane Mattiske is meeting with the club's owners this weekend to discuss a short list of candidates to replace Arthur Papas, who resigned on Monday.

"We have looked at all the candidates and ranked them in terms of how they fit against our criteria," Mattiske said. "There are a small group who sit at the top of that list who will be presented to the board for a clear direction on how we close the process."

Zane is understood to be among more than 30 hopefuls to have expressed an interest in the position. However, the Jets youth team boss does not have a Pro-Licence - or is in the process of obtaining one - which is a requirement to coach an A-League side.

The Newcastle Herald understands that former Jets captain Ruben Zadkovich, Sydney FC assistant Robbie Stanton, former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic, ex Brisbane Roar boss Warren Moon and former Socceroo Scott McDonald are among the leading candidates. (not included in this article but saw a tweet that Mark Milligan is also on the shortlist)

Zane is highly regarded and will get an opportunity to work with the first team until a head coach is appointed.

Players were informed on Friday that Zane, goalkeeping coach Chris Bowling and the club's strength and conditioning staff will oversee field sessions from Monday. Academy technical director Gary van Egmond will also be involved.

READ MORE:
Mattiske was confident that a new coach will be in place well ahead of the Australia Cup qualifier against Melbourne Victory in Darwin on July 17. "We have to get the right person, that is paramount," Mattiske said. "But there is an absolute focus on getting a coach in place to contribute strongly with preparations for the Australia Cup game on July 17."

As well as the Australia Cup game, the Jets have four places to fill on their playing roster

[Jetmaster]

I don't believe we can have an "L plate" coach at this point in time. Think Scott Miller and Mark Jones in the past. Has to be someone with a history who can get the most out of very little. Think Ernie.

Stajic floats to the surface. Don't care about the scum stink.

[My2BobsWorth]

I saw a quote by Mattiske where he said the new coach will have a strong connection to Newcastle, so he's either full of shit or most of the candidates don't fit the bill

[Frodo]

Arthur Pappas has just signed on as the Technical Director of Thai Champions Buriram United.

At least he had the decency to leave when an opportunity came up and not screw around and try to get sacked/paid out like he could have.

[Frodo]

Also, if we sign that idiot Stajic I hope we get the spoon. The only good things he's done in his coaching career is giving the Gypos another wooden spoon for their collection.

[Couscous]

I saw a quote by Mattiske where he said the new coach will have a strong connection to Newcastle

I think this is important in our case at the moment, where we don't have a local owner. Though it's not always important.

[skullboy]

I think he is a poor fit, culturally.

Is that code for "he's a gypo"?

[JettyJet]

Coach will come from the agent's talent pool

[380]

Coach will come from the agent's pool

Fixed it for you.

[Jeterpool]

Ray Gatt and James Gardiner are reporting Robbie Stanton is the frontrunner. Stanton is Assistant at Sydney FC, having worked with Graham Arnold and Steve Corica.

[Jeterpool]

https://www.transfermarkt.com/footballhouseplus/beraterfirma/berater/5990/plus/1

Some interesting Coaching clients on this list, and the 51 year old at the bottom of the player list

[Jeterpool]

Gardiner confirmed a 2 year deal for Stanton.

[belchardo]

Email from the club with the same.

Couldn't see any evidence of a strong local connection.

[380]

Email from the club with the same.

Couldn't see any evidence of a strong local connection.

Mattiske talks through his backside, quicker the bloke follows Papas out the door the better. If he was any good at sports administration he would still have a leading role at the NRL.

[belchardo]

To be clear, I couldn't give two hoots about whether or not the coach is local or not. I'm more interested in how good he is at polishing a turd and putting lipstick on a pig.

I just don't like repeated claims aimed at getting the locals on side and then not delivering anything remotely close to what is claimed.

[Bon]

To be clear, I couldn't give two hoots about whether or not the coach is local or not. I'm more interested in how good he is at polishing a turd and putting lipstick on a pig.

I just don't like repeated claims aimed at getting the locals on side and then not delivering anything remotely close to what is claimed.

Well said, mate..

[Retro Jet]

Dear Rob,
We're sending you to Newcastle for 2 years to get some A-League miles under your belt before you come back here.

Warm regards,
Sh!tney FC

[belchardo]

Dear Rob,
We're sending you to Newcastle for 2 years to get some A-League miles under your belt before you come back here.

Warm regards,
Sh!tney FC

* unless ol' Stevie boy don't lift his game, and then you might be back in 6 months

[R Ramjet]

At least we got this sorted quickly now the team is back in pre season training !

[Jeterpool]

At least we got this sorted quickly now the team is back in pre season training !

That's very true.

[Bremsstrahlung]

At least we got this sorted quickly now the team is back in pre season training !

I saw the comment that we start training on Monday and the hope to have somebody arrive by then. FMD it happened.

[380]

This appt was a given from the start. Was employed by one of the bill payers and more importantly the right management group. Sure thing written all over it.

Cous will be gutted.

[Hunter403]

He will fail like every other manager will fail thanks to the crap squad we have made up of retirement home candidates, unwanted cast offs and general no hopers.

[anfield]

So much negativity..... Let's give the guy a chance, sounds like the Sutherland NPL coach is coming as his assistant.

Comes from a winning culture and he was their youth coach when some decent players like Marco Tilio came through.

[MFKS]

So much negativity..... Let's give the guy a chance, sounds like the Sutherland NPL coach is coming as his assistant.

Comes from a winning culture and he was their youth coach when some decent players like Marco Tilio came through.

Why exactly should we have any positivity ??

Serious question

The guy is a nobody in Management terms.
He is getting a shit side of cast offs and has beens to coach and won't even be anywhere near spending the salary cap.

The club is a farce from top to bottom

I got no beef with the new manager but the guy is joining a sinking ship

The negativity is justified really.

The clowns running this competition and this club have a lot to answer for

[Jeterpool]

There's a few things going through my head in regards to this appointment.

Firstly, the proof will be in the pudding and how he structures the team. I will be surprised how much of that we will see against Victory - we simply need to get through! I hope we can because I personally love the Australia Cup.

The cynical side of me says this appointment is another example of agents running this club. He'll get his chance and if he does any good he's straight back to SFC once Corica gets the axe.

The optimistic perspective is who he can attract. We've see Clayton Taylor join - I expect we will see him get his chance this year. Rumours yesterday were that CCM prospect Lachlan Bayliss is joining us - and he was then released from CCM yesterday evening. So I think youth will get a chance...but there needs to be a balance. We need an experienced core.

The concerned side of me worries that this is his first full time gig. He's got to pull together his coaching staff (noting a number of the team members remain, not so much the assistants). He's served his apprenticeship but now he's the main person. This always comes with risk. It's got the same feel to a Scott Miller or Phil Stabbins appointment.

It's 24 hours or there abouts since the announcement. Let's see what he does with the team but I will be giving him my support.

[Jardelsimage]

The paper said 30 applicants for the top job, this must have been the best kept secret in football at the moment.
How can you scan 30 applicants in one week and come up with a winner, so soon?

this club is a joke...just like we have a buyer???

[Jetmaster]

When Papas resigned it was stated that it was expected so they might have been looking for a while.

Maybe Papas gave two weeks notice!

[MFKS]

When Papas resigned it was stated that it was expected so they might have been looking for a while.

Maybe Papas gave two weeks notice!

I would not be surprised if he was rissoled out of the club

I honestly can't believe a word coming from the club at the moment under Mattiske as being truthful

[MFKS]

There's a few things going through my head in regards to this appointment.

Firstly, the proof will be in the pudding and how he structures the team. I will be surprised how much of that we will see against Victory - we simply need to get through! I hope we can because I personally love the Australia Cup.

The cynical side of me says this appointment is another example of agents running this club. He'll get his chance and if he does any good he's straight back to SFC once Corica gets the axe.

The optimistic perspective is who he can attract. We've see Clayton Taylor join - I expect we will see him get his chance this year. Rumours yesterday were that CCM prospect Lachlan Bayliss is joining us - and he was then released from CCM yesterday evening. So I think youth will get a chance...but there needs to be a balance. We need an experienced core.

The concerned side of me worries that this is his first full time gig. He's got to pull together his coaching staff (noting a number of the team members remain, not so much the assistants). He's served his apprenticeship but now he's the main person. This always comes with risk. It's got the same feel to a Scott Miller or Phil Stabbins appointment.

It's 24 hours or there abouts since the announcement. Let's see what he does with the team but I will be giving him my support.

I disagree with this experienced core shit

Let's just play some kids who have a go and if we get beat so what ??

It ain't like we win much anyway

Gotta be better than playing the likes of Hoffman Jurman ONeill etc and still getting rolled every week

[Bremsstrahlung]

I disagree with this experienced core shit

Let's just play some kids who have a go and if we get beat so what ??

It ain't like we win much anyway

Gotta be better than playing the likes of Hoffman Jurman ONeill etc and still getting rolled every week

To be fair, this coach can do whatever the hell he wants.
No expectations at all.
Bouncing along rock bottom in terms of engagement and performance.
I’d love to see him come in and move on 2/3rds of the squad if he can replace them.


I’d much rather turn up and watch a NNSW NPL select squad give it a go than a bunch of has beens and other clubs discards.
Locals only should get 2+ year contracts. Griff must sign off on them.

[My2BobsWorth]

I honestly can't believe a word coming from the club at the moment under Mattiske as being truthful

Agreed, but the worst part is, he thinks everyone is stupid enough to believe him. Bit like Putin

[380]

Re Mattiske

Either he is provided with the funds to run the club as he sees fit or he just an appointment for the sake of window dressing.

Regardless of which one it is he has failed miserably, If he has decision making powers then i can't think of one thing he has done that has made this club better. If he has no authority then just what is he doing taking up the remuneration and position, At some point you got to ask yourself the honest question and be satisfied you are adding value to the organization, Is he ????.

[My2BobsWorth]

Seems like a puppet man to me 380, then you have to ask the question, how competent are the people running the comp

[My2BobsWorth]

Why are we giving a smurfs assistant a job instead of a jets assistant. Most of the recent coaches have had no A league experience barring Ernie. We seem to be a testing ground. The memberships tell the story

[MFKS]

Why are we giving a smurfs assistant a job instead of a jets assistant. Most of the recent coaches have had no A league experience barring Ernie. We seem to be a testing ground. The memberships tell the story

We gave Deans and Zane a go before

They were not that good as they had been sold dien the garden path by Gary anyway

Why go back there??

[380]

Talking to a fella today at a match and he said he got a email from club.

First paragraph referenced him " as a former Jets member ". Went on to explain various membership offers. He reckoned they must have had a substantial number contact the club cancelling " auto renewal ". Sadly this would not surprise.

I genuinely believe the other few club owners propping the Jets up meant well in the beginning but as seasons have rolled on they are now just treating us as a flip project to minimize the losses. I get it they are not a benevolent society but it really has begun to disenfranchise many supporters.

I can see this as our final season with a license sold somewhere else geographically to a previously rejected group parhaps ACT or Wolves with the other club owners getting first dibs on that license fee to recover there funds.

New coach is on a hiding to nothing.

[Thomas477]

Agree with 380.

The club needs to make a reason for people to care for this club and they’re not at the moment. Mattiske is full of shit, the club is run by an agent group, owners trying to minimise losses, signing youth and cast off of other clubs. Sure most of our internationals last decade were flops, but there was always the hope that for every drovandi or leilei, we’d have a Rodriquez or Vignaroli. Hell, even some of the returning Socceroos were picked up by us, Covid, Burns, Wehrman gave some hope.

I miss Con.

[My2BobsWorth]

Talking to a fella today at a match and he said he got a email from club.

First paragraph referenced him " as a former Jets member ". Went on to explain various membership offers. He reckoned they must have had a substantial number contact the club cancelling " auto renewal ". Sadly this would not surprise.

I genuinely believe the other few club owners propping the Jets up meant well in the beginning but as seasons have rolled on they are now just treating us as a flip project to minimize the losses. I get it they are not a benevolent society but it really has begun to disenfranchise many supporters.

I can see this as our final season with a license sold somewhere else geographically to a previously rejected group parhaps ACT or Wolves with the other club owners getting first dibs on that license fee to recover there funds.

New coach is on a hiding to nothing.

Got the same email 380, $300 earlybird deal, how much are the suckers been charged?