Stanton OUT

[mic22]

Let's see how long this one takes...

[Couscous]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

[380]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

You being salty at being overlooked is noted

[Jeterpool]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

Nick Theo and Phil Stabbins say hi

[q-money]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

Can't believe they even contemplated letting you kill again. However, the Titanic just had its bloodlust satiated, so never say never.

[plague]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

Absolute best bit on the foz.

Well played, long may it continue etc etc.

[The Postman]

Nick Theo and Phil Stabbins say hi

Scott Miller also says hello

[Jeterpool]

1 win in 10. 7 points earned from a possible 30. 2 consecutive losses to the gypos.
At what point do questions start to be asked? I can make next week's line up and our first 3 subs for next week right now.

[StannyCFCJET]

His tactics are the issue for me. Long balls when we have small team that isn't good in the air. Garbage

[380]

We only ended up with him because the smurfs needed to open up a spot for driller. Blokes negative football week after week is wearing real thin not too mention he got schooled by Rudan when we were a man up against the Wanderers.

In recent weeks we have played teams who have had very busy schedules travelled a lot and in the case v the wanderers a numerical advantage for half a game yet we have played slow motion football, We can't even let the ball do the work and run teams around because we can't string two f^&*(ng passes together in a row.

3/4 of the squad wouldn't get a start in AA and Stanton is not a head coaches backside. Another Stubbins, Rado and Tranni etc. They do there best work telling the 4th official who's coming off n on and putting cones out.

Pissed off rant over.

[Thomas477]

Doesn’t matter. Club won’t sack him until we get new owners.

We’re just in a holding pattern, if you’ll forgive the pun.

[JustMe]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

you just stay in China and never come back. Take that other grub mate with you. All the best Newcastle football.

[Mark325]

I’ll be shocked if Stanton keeps his job once these new owners hopefully come in.

Too often we’re a lot of managers first club in this country, we need to go out and sign someone on with a proven track record as a head coach of a club in a league equivalent or better then this one.

Save all the money we can on players by focusing on high quality youth, unknown but high quality internationals like we had with Penha and splash money on a good coach who can bring it all together

[anfield]

I think everyone can forget about Stanton getting fired, I simply can't see it happening.

Reports are the new owners want to create a similar model to Adelaide and the Central Coast. That is producing young players and selling them. It sounds like Stanton has been involved in the sale process, with both he and the owners discussing the future going forward.

It's a fact that Stanton has an excellent record in youth development, especially in his time at Sydney FC. All the recent players resigned are suggesting his importance on him as their coach. Probably as they are getting game time.

I'm frustrated as everyone else. The Mariners aren't a great team on paper, but they have that fight that the Jets don't have. A couple of solid midfielders that fight for everything and 2 central defenders that are rock solid.

I'm happy to go with a young team, but we need some good solid experienced players in the team.

Stamo looks certain to leave at seasons end. New owners will take the money. But for me he has had 1 good year, I would like to see him back that up next year. He struggled to get any serious game time in Greece before, If he picks the wrong club the same thing could occur.

I would also like to see Natta play a game at Left back and push Lucas forward. Natta finished last year there and went really well. Maybe play Taylor on the right or up with Stamo in the top 2? Time to try something else.

[My2BobsWorth]

If Stanton is so good at youth development, maybe he should be youth team coach. As for the senior team, I haven't seen any improvement in our young players, if anything they are playing worse now than they were at the start of the season

[Jetmaster]

If Stanton is so good at youth development, maybe he should be youth team coach. As for the senior team, I haven't seen any improvement in our young players, if anything they are playing worse now than they were at the start of the season

Other teams have more or less "worked them out". For example, a number of times Taylor ran with the ball down the left flank. Rather than commit, the defence just sat with him until he gave the ball away.

Teams just stack the middle and force us wide. We can't really play up the middle for lack of touch and I can't recall the last time we scored either through a central attack or a shot outside the box. Most of our goals appear to be penalties, crosses and breakaways.

[Jeterpool]

Let's bump this back up the page again

[plague]

As someone who took the $1.85 on the Wanderers let's leave him in for at least a few more minutes.


Cheers,
plague.

[StannyCFCJET]

You have my vote

[ForeverRed]

He?s starting to repeat himself at press conferences which is a worry

[Jetmaster]

I have seen enough to call it that we won't be top 6, so any suggestion of that is fluff.
As expected a consolidation season with maybe a couple of kids developing enough to be sold. Then maybe we can get a few more older heads in and move forward.
We will have moments, but the inexperience, defensive lapses and lack of touch in the final third is there for all to see.

[StannyCFCJET]

I have seen enough to call it that we won't be top 6, so any suggestion of that is fluff.
As expected a consolidation season with maybe a couple of kids developing enough to be sold. Then maybe we can get a few more older heads in and move forward.
We will have moments, but the inexperience, defensive lapses and lack of touch in the final third is there for all to see.

These kids aren't improving under Stanton but

[Couscous]

Bit concerned, tbh.

There are no obvious replacements currently in Australia.

[Buddha]

As someone who took the $1.85 on the Wanderers let's leave him in for at least a few more minutes.


Cheers,
plague.

I took $2.05 10 minutes before kick off. I am now rich enough to buy the Jets

[belchardo]

I took $2.05 10 minutes before kick off. I am now rich enough to buy the Jets

What's your position on jet-shaped hats?

[Buddha]

What's your position on jet-shaped hats?

No.1 on Agenda

[Skimmer]

I have seen enough to call it that we won't be top 6, so any suggestion of that is fluff.

bahahaha. the delusion on here thinking we ever had a top 6 chance.

[Skimmer]

The Jets' worst-ever appointment.

I see you fleecing parents again with your pretend coaching clinics. Give it away, you're an embarrassment

[Couscous]

I know you're joking.

But in case people don't realise that, I just want to say that the Jets' high-performance clinics are excellent. I've been involved personally and I recommend them.

[belchardo]

Where can I get a ticket for this bus?

[evolution]

Stanton?s record against the Gypos?

0 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses.

GTFO.

[Jeterpool]

Stanton out.

I'm done with this fraud

[Mark325]

They’re gonna give him a couple more games, week off in between each game is a built in excuse. I reckon he’s got till January to pick it up before they cut him loose

[My2BobsWorth]

This tikataka crap he has them playing really pisses me off, and is boring to watch. I would rather see them beat the first man, then pass the ball. Gypos have been doing it for a few years now and it works

[R Ramjet]

Stanton was pretty positive in the media about the improvement this team will have this season.
We played plenty of trial games and he mentioned a few times how we purposely played away trials to bond the squad together.
So far I think we played better in our games last season, we just made silly errors and gave away late goals to lose games.
If he can't get some results happening by Jan/Feb I think he will be gone.
He might just be out of his depth as first team coach. Tactics and game management don't seem to be one of his strong points.

[380]

Have said before i don't doubt his ability to find a diamond in the rough from a NPL but i agree on the coaching side of things. I have had my doubts about him being the right person for the job since the away game against Wanderers last season. He got schooled that day by Rudan and it constantly looks like there is a disconnect between between him and players during a game. Either he is not preparing the players the way he wants things done during the week or players are not buying into what it is he wants from them.

There just seems to be this constant expression of discontent from him during a game toward the players, He never looks calm and in control and IMO fuels that perception of a lack of game management.

Just my thoughts

[Couscous]

If he can't get some results happening by Jan/Feb I think he will be gone.

We won't have to wait that long. Good news soon.

[Alton]

We won't have to wait that long. Good news soon.

Interesting comment

[380]

We won't have to wait that long. Good news soon.

Welcome back Gazza

[Jeterpool]

Having a look at LEAGUE points per match across all coaches we have had in the A-League

Stanton is sitting 9th out of 13, earning 0.97 points per match from his 32 in charge.

For comparison, Deans is 0.91 from 34. Miller was 1.11 from 27. Papas was 1.12 from 52. Jones was 0.81 from 27.

[anfield]

Having a look at LEAGUE points per match across all coaches we have had in the A-League

Stanton is sitting 9th out of 13, earning 0.97 points per match from his 32 in charge.

For comparison, Deans is 0.91 from 34. Miller was 1.11 from 27. Papas was 1.12 from 52. Jones was 0.81 from 27.

I was always a fan of Papas. Played decent football, I think we were building and improving under him even of it was only small steps. He decided to move on, I think the uncertainty of the club being the main reason and the lack of resources available. Currently he is looking for a job, I think he applied for Wanderers job before they gave it to AS.

I hope Stanton can turn this around , but I think the set-up of the squad is wrong. I'm all for bringing in Young players, giving them an opportunity , But he needs to start worrying about results. History shows alot of the rookie Jets coaches that have struggled to get another coaching job after bombing out at Newcastle. Miller, Jones and Phil stubbing to name a few.

This is a results based industry, Stanton had a free pass last year and probably will see this year out if the Jets are competitive. But 1 win in 5 games is hardly competitive. I wonder if the A League was a promotion/ relegation league then the squad would look a bit different. Maybe the Jets need to treat it like it was.

I kept hearing that the Jets wanted to follow the same path of Adelaide or the Mariners in how they have built their squad. But we haven't mirrored their squad set-up. Both Central Coast and Adelaide do have their fair share of good young players, but both have plenty of good experienced players around them. Both also utilise well the foreign player allocation. The jets are probably the worst club at foreign signings in A League history. Yes, we have had some good ones, but we have had plenty of poor ones and now we don't really sign anywhere near the maximum quota of 5.

I think we do have some really good young attacking players, But imagine if we had 2 more experienced players around them? A Central midfielder and an attacker. I keep asking myself if I can see that , why can't Stanton? I know the Jets want to be a selling club, but do they realise foreign players can possibly be sold for more especially to Asian clubs. We had Carl Jenkinson in the squad for the last 2 years, we should be using his contacts for players.

I will always support the Jets. I hope Stanton's way comes off, I really do. But results need to improve, otherwise support will drop off. The rusted on supporters will stay on, but the fickle supporters will move on.

[StannyCFCJET]

I was always a fan of Papas. Played decent football, .

You missed the part were he gutted our youth setup of its talented locals signed a bunch of less talented ones from Sydney and played a major role in both Goodwin and Mauragis leaving

[mic22]

imagine if we had 2 more experienced players around them? A Central midfielder and an attacker. I keep asking myself if I can see that , why can't Stanton?

Perhaps he can see it too, but doesn't have a budget to spend? My guess only.

Also, the Brazilian experiment is looking like a bit of a disaster so far.

[380]

Perhaps he can see it too, but doesn't have a budget to spend? My guess only.

Also, the Brazilian experiment is looking like a bit of a disaster so far.

Like the French one last season

[plague]

Yeah but the social media has been good.

[plague]

Legit though, every half decent a-league team over time had a quality centre mid that no one had heard of until they arrived

How the Jets can't scout a 6th tier Spaniard or 3rd tier Japanese player to fill the most important role astounds me.

Why keep going for wingers and forwards when it's shown that any plodder can get goals in this comp with some half decent service.

Have we had a good foreigner in the mids since Fabs?

[anfield]

You missed the part were he gutted our youth setup of its talented locals signed a bunch of less talented ones from Sydney and played a major role in both Goodwin and Mauragis leaving

There was alot of Criticism about the youth system and Papas. Im sure there are alot of people that are upset about that, Especially when it's personal to them. I understand that, Unfortunately that happens all across the world in football. But less talented players from Sydney, Grozos, Cancar and Natta are pretty decent players. I would find it hard to believe there were better players in the youth setup then them....


Goodwin and Mauragis both left a year after Papas went. A major role in the departures?

Papas did sign Penha and Beka, both pretty decent foreign signings. Sorry I missed mentioning that.

[StannyCFCJET]

There was alot of Criticism about the youth system and Papas. Im sure there are alot of people that are upset about that, Especially when it's personal to them. I understand that, Unfortunately that happens all across the world in football. But less talented players from Sydney, Grozos, Cancar and Natta are pretty decent players. I would find it hard to believe there were better players in the youth setup then them....


Goodwin and Mauragis both left a year after Papas went. A major role in the departures?

Papas did sign Penha and Beka, both pretty decent foreign signings. Sorry I missed mentioning that.

Those three wernt signed to be in the youth setup and if I remembering correctly and I may be wrong, Papas got the almost the whole youth setup and told them their rubbish and wont make it at the Jets. Apologies if wrong but thats main rumour I kept hearing

[anfield]

Those three wernt signed to be in the youth setup and if I remembering correctly and I may be wrong, Papas got the almost the whole youth setup and told them their rubbish and wont make it at the Jets. Apologies if wrong but thats main rumour I kept hearing

Papas was the youth coach back in 2011-12, a few of those boys went on to play A League. Has been on Ange P's coaching staff too, So I'm happy to back his judgement.

Maybe in that case his delivery was off the mark.

[380]

Papas would have to be one of the most overrated of Australian coaches in recent times. He has milked the " i worked for Ange " for everything its worth. Every time a A League head coach role came up his name would be right up there on the leading list of candidates and to this day i still don't get it.

Honestly what had he ever achieved to get that false hype. Better still if he got the rough end of the stick here whats he moved onto to demonstrate he is a much better Manager than what he showed here. I understand he has been overlooked for a few roles since being here.

This " i worked for Ange " only gets you so far and at some point you need to show something. Another Ange assistant found wanting.

[Jetmaster]

I don't know what people are expecting. The new ownership always indicated that the off field structure of the club itself was the priority before the squad this season.

I never expected any great talent to come in the off season. They obviously hoped the kids might do something surprising to get the fans behind them, which is difficult as they haven't been home for six weeks.

They might be forced to do something in the window if things don't improve though.

[My2BobsWorth]

As JP said in another post, we don't develop players, we destroy them

[StannyCFCJET]

We have some good talent. But they are getting no development and coaching. Prime example how backwards Natta and Bayliss have gone

[anfield]

Legit though, every half decent a-league team over time had a quality centre mid that no one had heard of until they arrived

How the Jets can't scout a 6th tier Spaniard or 3rd tier Japanese player to fill the most important role astounds me.

Why keep going for wingers and forwards when it's shown that any plodder can get goals in this comp with some half decent service.

Have we had a good foreigner in the mids since Fabs?

I have said for years we should be getting Players from the Primera Federation. It's the 3rd tier of Spanish football, 2 divisions of 20 teams. Lots of players that have played small amounts of LaLiga and Segunda division. Players that have come through academy's of Big clubs. Wages in this division could easily be paid by A League club. I would be signing a group of 3 Spanish players (23-28 in age). Got to do something different then what's been happening.

[The Postman]

I think that?s it for Stanton, that post match press conference was a little embarrassing.

Thanks for coming, papas in etc etc

[belchardo]

The boxing gloves and silver spoon bits were a little odd, but I can't really disagree with much else he said.

Still needs to be replaced.

[Jeterpool]

I think that?s it for Stanton, that post match press conference was a little embarrassing.

Thanks for coming, papas in etc etc

It was odd. Very much under pressure, I felt, watching his mannerisms. He's clearly frustrated by the squad that he's formed

[W8 WATCHER]

It was odd. Very much under pressure, I felt, watching his mannerisms. He's clearly frustrated by the squad that he's formed

stanton is a flog, and needs to be removed.
the refusal to have any association with local players is questionable, as he quotes "they are not up to standard"
then to support his, not up to standard... he starts and plays ingham each week, possible the worst player in the a league.:deadhorse:

[The Postman]

stanton is a flog, and needs to be removed.
the refusal to have any association with local players is questionable, as he quotes "they are not up to standard"
then to support his, not up to standard... he starts and plays ingham each week, possible the worst player in the a league.:deadhorse:

It also seems his ex-Sydney FC NPL youth players are not up to standard either.

[Alton]

It also seems his ex-Sydney FC NPL youth players are not up to standard either.
Problem is that no one will want the job

[ForeverRed]

There?s always issues when most of the squad and the coach are managed by the same company

[R Ramjet]

With the rumoured player unrest and Rob's very odd post match press conference I'm predicting some of the squad will throw in the towel on match day and we might get a few big losses.
That will give the owners no other option than to part ways with Rob. Seems like he has lost his way as head coach.

[ForeverRed]

ATO want to liquidate Perth glory
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/margin-call/perth-glory-mystified-as-ato-seeks-liquidation-for-struggling-aleague-club/news-story/6c3524eabb99dc4bb611aac7ca2b1776

[The Postman]

ATO bringing in the liquidators is not a good sign.

Generally for a business, they would fire the non important staff, sell whatever assets they can and finish their current commitments before calling it a day.

With the unrest at the Mariners, apparent lack of certainty in the next expansion team. Players in the league itself dissatisfied with the people running the show.

What is next!

[Jeterpool]

The group who own Perth were looking at us at one stage. We perhaps dodged a bullet

[Bremsstrahlung]

ATO bringing in the liquidators is not a good sign.

Generally for a business, they would fire the non important staff, sell whatever assets they can and finish their current commitments before calling it a day.

With the unrest at the Mariners, apparent lack of certainty in the next expansion team. Players in the league itself dissatisfied with the people running the show.

What is next!


Meanwhile, I’ve just seen NRL have purchased some hotels as a means to help generate income and act as assets to secure their financial future. Now apparently worth $110M. Goal is to have $300M in investments/assets owned by the NRL.

I think there could be some real benefit if clubs diversified their income/net worth with property and investments. Easier said than done, I know. We’ve tried the sugar daddy approach - eventually they run out of money. Maybe we try something different.

[Jeterpool]

So I did a bit of a look back at A-League men coaches records across the start to seasons. I'll break down as Win-Draw-Loss

Stanton's record this year is 3 points from 6 matches. 1-0-5. Last year he had 5 points from the same number of matches. Papas had the same in 2021/22 with a 1-2-3

Craig Deans in his full season had a 1-1-4 record to start the season 2020/21.

Mark Jones had a 1-2-3 start, but his record after 10 matches would end up 2-3-5.

Phil Stabbins has the worst record. He had a 0-2-4 record and would take 11 matches to win his first.

IN his last season, Branko had a 0-3-3 record....same as Nick Theo for his short spell.

Certainly Stanton's start has been among the worst we've had to a season.

[Macca]

I'm not particularly invested in Stanton either way.
I do think a statement from the club making official their roadmap and plans would go a long way to helping set expectations.

I can't remember if it was official communication or just someone on here's thoughts, but isn't the idea that this year is sort of a write-off on-field, looking at development and setting foundations, while the club administration focus on improving the club off-field?

I hope I'm not being too naive in buying that the club may be looking at longer term ambitions than trying to win this season by splashing out.

I think we have the youngest squad in the league, minimal top-tier A-league players if any.
I'm not saying anyone should be happy with the way the season is going, but it does get tiresome seeing everyone calling for everyone to be sacked or sold, ownership group out, club folded etc.
Some sort of statement on official direction would hopefully help people come to grips with seeing this year as a stepping stone year.

[ForeverRed]

I'm not particularly invested in Stanton either way.
I do think a statement from the club making official their roadmap and plans would go a long way to helping set expectations.

I can't remember if it was official communication or just someone on here's thoughts, but isn't the idea that this year is sort of a write-off on-field, looking at development and setting foundations, while the club administration focus on improving the club off-field?

I hope I'm not being too naive in buying that the club may be looking at longer term ambitions than trying to win this season by splashing out.

I think we have the youngest squad in the league, minimal top-tier A-league players if any.
I'm not saying anyone should be happy with the way the season is going, but it does get tiresome seeing everyone calling for everyone to be sacked or sold, ownership group out, club folded etc.
Some sort of statement on official direction would hopefully help people come to grips with seeing this year as a stepping stone year.
Maybe they could have told the members that before taking their hard earned coin

[StannyCFCJET]

I can't remember if it was official communication or just someone on here's thoughts, but isn't the idea that this year is sort of a write-off on-field, looking at development and setting foundations, while the club administration focus on improving the club off-field?



You still need someone in charge who can actually coach and develop these young players so we can improve and sell them on for a profit

[380]

You still need someone in charge who can actually coach and develop these young players so we can improve and sell them on for a profit

I know our new owners and Shane were keen to stress the clubs model was to emulate what Adelaide and the Scum do however those two clubs have managed to put around those prospects handy experienced players. The Jets have a few prospects that are surrounded by Sunday League wood ducks who wouldn't even be in the first 17 at any other club.

Ive said before not much point trying to sell young talent if there efforts are being lost amongst a bunch of training cones and a coach who looks like he has lost it.

[Macca]

Maybe they could have told the members that before taking their hard earned coin

That's exactly my point.

[plague]

He can complain about the quality of the players all he wants but every time Archie Goodwin runs out with that red shirt on its an indictment on the whole club and sadly one that's been shown time and time again.

[Jetmaster]

There is more Newcastle talent elsewhere than in the Newcastle squad itself.

[380]

He can complain about the quality of the players all he wants but every time Archie Goodwin runs out with that red shirt on its an indictment on the whole club and sadly one that's been shown time and time again.

Im probably wrong and happy to stand corrected but hadn't Archie already reached an in principle agreement with Adelaide before Mav was officially our new overlords.

[StannyCFCJET]

Alot of the Goodwin stuff stems from the treatment from Papas pretty sure

[plague]

Im probably wrong and happy to stand corrected but hadn't Archie already reached an in principle agreement with Adelaide before Mav was officially our new overlords.

It doesn't matter who the owners were, or are. Our club just keeps doing the same dumb shit no matter who is in charge yet they all seem to think they know how to fix it.

GVE, Stanton or Papas blaming the kids, then watching them excel elsewhere should be thrown back in their face at every opportunity.

Goodwin, Brillante, Thurgate, Mauragis etc should all have been here until they were good enough to move to the next level, not the next a-league club.

We should be able to spot them, treat them right, improve them and keep them healthy.

Until we start even trying to get one or two of those steps right we are going nowhere.


The other thing they get nowhere near enough stick about is that while they are all having a sook about the terrible youth programs, have you seen the players THEY picked instead? A lot of stinkers there over the years.

[belchardo]

Brillante went overseas from us, so probably need to take him off the list Plague.

[380]

Tonight's performance will go a very long way to telling us the relationship between Stanton and his players. If they come out and put in a solid shift last weeks comments from Stanton will be in the past, If they come out and look like they couldn't give a shit and don't want to be there then its fair to say Stanton and his players are at odds and keeping Stanton is no longer an option.

[My2BobsWorth]

We have to be the club everyone wants to play for, and no one wants to play in facebook brown, simple

[plague]

Brillante went overseas from us, so probably need to take him off the list Plague.

Brilliante played his best football in centre mid yet we picked him at right back.


It's mismanagement.

[northern_swan]

There is more Newcastle talent elsewhere than in the Newcastle squad itself.

This x1000

[anfield]

It doesn't matter who the owners were, or are. Our club just keeps doing the same dumb shit no matter who is in charge yet they all seem to think they know how to fix it.

GVE, Stanton or Papas blaming the kids, then watching them excel elsewhere should be thrown back in their face at every opportunity.

Goodwin, Brillante, Thurgate, Mauragis etc should all have been here until they were good enough to move to the next level, not the next a-league club.

We should be able to spot them, treat them right, improve them and keep them healthy.

Until we start even trying to get one or two of those steps right we are going nowhere.


The other thing they get nowhere near enough stick about is that while they are all having a sook about the terrible youth programs, have you seen the players THEY picked instead? A lot of stinkers there over the years.

Happy Mauragis went especially after his comments the other week, 'Can't beat them, join them'.
Really poor and arrogant, took the easy way out instead of fighting for the shirt. After last night's flogging wonder if he might be looking to join Adelaide.

[plague]

Happy Mauragis went especially after his comments the other week, 'Can't beat them, join them'.
Really poor and arrogant, took the easy way out instead of fighting for the shirt. After last night's flogging wonder if he might be looking to join Adelaide.
We sent him to another country because we rathered play a different guy called Gary or something who was a worse player.

[StannyCFCJET]

We sent him to another country because we rathered play a different guy called Gary or something who was a worse player.

The guy who went to the mariners and won a comp then transfered to scotland

[plague]

10 year extension please.

#inrobwetrust
#arrestrayepps
#freealexjones

[380]

Herald reporting club hoping to extend Stanton contract

#FMD

[StannyCFCJET]

Herald reporting club hoping to extend Stanton contract

#FMD

After one decent game, FMD indeed

[plague]

Herald reporting club hoping to extend Stanton contract


Christmas has come early.

Hail Santa.

[belchardo]

We won't have to wait that long. Good news soon.

Oh cous, you've stitched us up good and proper now.

[riverboy]

Herald reporting club hoping to extend Stanton contract

#FMD

James Gardener is the President, Treasurer and Registrar of the Stanton fan club.

[StannyCFCJET]

If this happens then the club have panicked super hard and I'm worried about their ambition long term

[plague]

James Gardener is the President, Treasurer and Registrar of the Stanton fan club.

Old Jim just trying to get him to do a few sessions out at Kahibah quid pro quo.

It's the new Bartercard.

[Couscous]

Oh cous, you've stitched us up good and proper now.

January.

[ForeverRed]

Stanton has confirmed in todays Herald he has had talks with Fornaroli, thoughts.

[Jeterpool]

He was frozen out under Kisnorbo but with a new manager his situation could change. Came on for 27 minutes in derby this weekend. Might all fall through.

Is a 37 year old striker what we really need? How mobile is he these days? I know we need to balance out the squad agree but it's this too far an extreme the other way?

[belchardo]

Think he'd be good if he was willing to come in on low dollars and work mostly as a coach for the young guys. Come on for the last 30 of each match.

[mic22]

In the meanwhile, Archie Goodwin is banging them in for fun in Adelaide

[plague]

In the meanwhile, Archie Goodwin is banging them in for fun in Adelaide

That's because there's no talent north of Manly didn't you know that ya silly billy.

[Jetmaster]

Have heard that MV had already knocked back any Bruno deal.

[StannyCFCJET]

No point signing a striker in Stantons current tactics

[380]

Still scratching my head how the bloke is in line for an extension.

[Couscous]

Still scratching my head how the bloke is in line for an extension.

He's not.

[belchardo]

January.

It's January in 3 hours Couscous. You'd better come through with the goods. 😉

Ange might get the arse soon, reckon he'd come to us, at least for some laughs.

[turbojetfireV8]

quite possibly the worst coach we've ever had, if he's not deliberately throwing matches for $$$ then I've got absolutely no idea why management keep patting him on the back...

[Jeterpool]

quite possibly the worst coach we've ever had, if he's not deliberately throwing matches for $$$ then I've got absolutely no idea why management keep patting him on the back...

Phil Stubbins says his, but i take your point

[Frodo]

Alright people, I'm officially on the Stanton out train now.

We are meant to play teams back into form not get former legends sacked. Coach obviously didn't read the script.

[Couscous]

Funny to hear him talking about improving the squad. As if he'll be around for that.

[belchardo]

When, cous, when?

[380]

When, cous, when?

This. Pull your finger out with a update Gaz.

Brazilian Willie is no world beater but god knows what he was meant to achieve with the time he was given to do it in.

[Couscous]

Insane. They have changed their minds.

[Jeterpool]

Sorry I wanted you out, Rob.

Please keep Kota

[plague]

Apologise to Stanton then close the thread please mods.

It's settled.

[plague]

Venables 2.0

[Alton]

Venables 2.0

I thought I saw Rob smile but I?m not sure

[plague]

I thought I saw Rob smile but I?m not sure

He doesn't smile all that much because every time he opens his mouth too much genius comes out and we need to bottle that shit.


Top 5 all time Jets coaches.
1. GRIFF!!!!
2. Venables.
3. Ernie.
4. Stanton.
5. Money.





284th. Couscous.




Hail.Griff.











GRIFF!!!!!!!

[plague]

quite possibly the worst coach we've ever had, if he's not deliberately throwing matches for $$$ then i've got absolutely no idea why management keep patting him on the back...

repent!!!!!!!!

[plague]

Funny to hear him talking about improving the squad. As if he'll be around for that.

Say your penance heathen, beg for forgiveness in the name of GRIFF!!!!

[plague]

Still scratching my head how the bloke is in line for an extension.

Blasphemous swine.


Kneel before Griff and beg forgiveness.

[The Postman]

I can not believe I thought him calling for the boxing gloves was the beginning of the end.

Long live Stanton, statue next to Griff etc etc

[Jetmaster]

Say your penance heathen, beg for forgiveness in the name of GRIFF!!!!

Is it Griff or does the fact the Jets are undefeated since the Don was inaugurated hold more sway plague?

[plague]

Is it Griff or does the fact the Jets are undefeated since the Don was inaugurated hold more sway plague?

This is a fantastic and very thought provoking question Mr JM. We all know Griff to be the divine but having the all mighty President Trump on our side raises everyone levels.

Can only imagine the Donald is a massive Jets fan and hopefully when he goes for his 3rd term he's asked the most important question in the universe............Biraz or BK?

[Couscous]

https://i.imgur.com/DuY0r1f.png

[My2BobsWorth]

Are you trying to kill your chances, surprisingly we have to play 12 other teams, so another graph is needed

[Jeterpool]

The more he says, the more I think Stanton is leaving at the end of the year. https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-men-talking-points-round-23-analysis-highlights-reaction/

He's talking around the topic. He's not saying things like "I want to be here". He's incredibly non-committal at this point in time and playing a very straight bat - almost talking retrospectively about his time in the club.

[ForeverRed]

My source says 200% gone

[mge61]

He's talking like a dead man walking.

[Jeterpool]

I wonder who we have lined up instead. Better be an improvement

[Couscous]

I wonder who we have lined up instead. Better be an improvement

:hmm:

[ForeverRed]

Give Zane ago

[Alton]

Give Zane ago

Was wondering how long this would take to pop up

[Addios]

Give Zane ago

Lost his zing for the game. Need another contender.

Couscous aka Vanegghead need not apply. Can't even improve kids. Plus the money grab at Wbay takes up too much time

[ForeverRed]

Lost his zing for the game. Need another contender.

Couscous aka Vanegghead need not apply. Can't even improve kids. Plus the money grab at Wbay takes up too much time
His results a great otherwise, not sure if he has appropriate coaching tickets though

[StannyCFCJET]

Give Zane ago

Damien or Clayton?

[ForeverRed]

Damien or Clayton?
Damian

[Jeterpool]

So if it's done as FR has suggested, we have a period of time where the squad can be released or re-signed hopefully by a new coach.

Who is realistically available? Do the current owners have links to any people?

I'll throw a random name out there - Peter Cklamovski.

[380]

Knowing this club they will appoint Zads once the Roar move him on at the end of the season.

[Maito Mitch]

Daniel McBreen said on the A-League Off Air podcast that Stanton has told the players he won't be there next season.

[mge61]

Also seems to be in a similar position but maybe heading overseas. I don?t know if Zane wants to be an A-league coach.

[mge61]

Aloisi

[Jetmaster]

I do find it pertinent that both Archie and Piscopo are, starting, playing well and not breaking down at fully staffed clubs (AFAIK).

[Mark325]

No coach in any kind of demand or with any other options is coming here. The most experienced coach we're getting is Zadkovich, or we're gonna get another Papas or Stanton who have never coached at this level and will need to make the most with nothing.

If thats what we do, I'd hope its someone like Zane because at least he's a local, and in my limited knowledge of the Jets Youth he plays a positive attacking style and he has faith in Newcastle Youth.

[Frodo]

I don't claim to know much about our youth system these days, but from the snippets I've read the club has been setting Damian up to take over for a short while now. Stanton's coaches, plus the man himself, have spent plenty of time with the youth team over the last few years so surely a few of them are setting themselves up to stay on under the new gaffer to make transition easier.

At least the guy has shown improvement in the youth team consistently, a quick Google search showed me they are 3rd/4th after 5/6 rounds and it's only their 1st season back in League one. I'd much rather see him get a chance over Zads or Zdrillic.

[Frodo]

The only option I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is Chief from the Nux when he gets sacked.

It's hard to compare us to the Nix because of all the travel, and proper isolation when it comes to transfers and attracting players.

Plus, he did well there for a minute, and maybe the emergence of Auckland weakened their home form enough to break the teams spirits a little.

Not saying I'd be super excited to get him, but if we wanted someone more experienced to come in and take the next step rather than building another project, maybe he's worth a shout.

[Buddha]

The only option I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is Chief from the Nux when he gets sacked.

It's hard to compare us to the Nix because of all the travel, and proper isolation when it comes to transfers and attracting players.

Plus, he did well there for a minute, and maybe the emergence of Auckland weakened their home form enough to break the teams spirits a little.

Not saying I'd be super excited to get him, but if we wanted someone more experienced to come in and take the next step rather than building another project, maybe he's worth a shout.

The hype has definitely died down on him. His style of football is a bit turgid too. The best way I can describe it is that his team plays "Why are you hitting yourself?" football.

If it is D Zane, I hope they give him time and start building up the fact we have a local coach in charge of the team.

[Couscous]

https://i.imgur.com/pYAOqnX.png

[Mark325]

Isn’t that a rugby page? Surely the only way they’d be getting information on our team is if like Pascoe and whoever he’s brought in have leaked it which seems very stupid if you’re them, not too hard to trace

[Buddha]

Isn?t that a rugby page? Surely the only way they?d be getting information on our team is if like Pascoe and whoever he?s brought in have leaked it which seems very stupid if you?re them, not too hard to trace

Yes Mole is a RL man but is close friends with Pascoe & Lee. Leaks were a constant while they were running things at the Tigers

[plague]

Please Griff let this be true.

[Frodo]

Well, at least it's a win-win situation. Either he goes alright and we get to finish 7th or he falls on his face and we all get to enjoy his media mates blame anyone but him for us adding some more wooden ware for the club kitchen.

[Jeterpool]

Hopefully he sticks around with us longer as a coach than he did for us as a player

[Jetmaster]

So it begins.....Ingham on the radio this morning saying he won't sign a new contract until he knows who the coach next year is.

We could fall off the cliff in the coming weeks if this shit starts.

[StannyCFCJET]

So it begins.....Ingham on the radio this morning saying he won't sign a new contract until he knows who the coach next year is.

We could fall off the cliff in the coming weeks if this shit starts.

He shouldnt be getting a new contract no matter what. Isn't good enough

[380]

He shouldnt be getting a new contract no matter what. Isn't good enough

Agree, For a bloke of his limited ability he should be thankful he gets to make a living from Football and not laying bricks through the week and turning out for a pub team on weekends during winter.

[Mark325]

Agree, For a bloke of his limited ability he should be thankful he gets to make a living from Football and not laying bricks through the week and turning out for a pub team on weekends during winter.

Feel like some of you are just purposefully dense sometimes. It's very clear that the original post is not specifically about Ingham signing on for next year, but more the sentiment that him, and likely other players in the club aren't viewing us as a viable option. Ingham isn't the only one off contract at the end of the year, we have Kota, Taylor, M'Mombwa and some other decent squad players off contract who could all be taken from us while we're in this transition, not to mention hopeful players like Bayliss and Adams whose management may put their foot down to have some stability.

[380]

For someone dense i'll stick with my assessment of Dane Ingram's ability as a footballer and if he has concerns about who will be coaching the Jets next season he should put those worries to bed and take a professional contract wherever one presents itself here or otherwise.

[My2BobsWorth]

Feel like some of you are just purposefully dense sometimes. It's very clear that the original post is not specifically about Ingham signing on for next year, but more the sentiment that him, and likely other players in the club aren't viewing us as a viable option. Ingham isn't the only one off contract at the end of the year, we have Kota, Taylor, M'Mombwa and some other decent squad players off contract who could all be taken from us while we're in this transition, not to mention hopeful players like Bayliss and Adams whose management may put their foot down to have some stability.

Who do you think will walk into another teams starting side, they're all benchers Mark

[Jetmaster]

Actually, Mark knows exactly what I was thinking and is obviously a graduate of "Plague's School of Common Sense".

Not being sure of who is here next season coaching wise means lack of certainty. I wasn't alluding to Dingham in particular nor said abilities of particular players.

Players won't enter negotiations with doubt in their, and their agents minds. And that includes any possible incomings for next season. Another off season of shifting deck chairs.

[ForeverRed]

Why haven?t the members heard from the owners on this, they have been very quiet

[My2BobsWorth]

For someone dense i'll stick with my assessment of Dane Ingram's ability as a footballer and if he has concerns about who will be coaching the Jets next season he should put those worries to bed and take a professional contract wherever one presents itself here or otherwise.

Gunna have to change your handle to Osmium380:grin:

[mic22]

Actually, Mark knows exactly what I was thinking and is obviously a graduate of "Plague's School of Common Sense".

Not being sure of who is here next season coaching wise means lack of certainty. I wasn't alluding to Dingham in particular nor said abilities of particular players.

Players won't enter negotiations with doubt in their, and their agents minds. And that includes any possible incomings for next season. Another off season of shifting deck chairs.

I see your point, but some players should be honest with themselves and sign with the first team that gives them an offer, without really trying to be too precious.

What difference does a coach make to their game? A good player should be able to adapt to different coaches throughout their career.

Club stability is a different matter: I understand a player who is is reluctant to sign, if the future of the club is uncertain.

(I hope Ingham will go anyway)

[anfield]

The uncertainty around the manager will be a major issue until it's sorted. Stanton has brought alot of these players to the club, If he goes so may some of the players.

[Alton]

The uncertainty around the manager will be a major issue until it's sorted. Stanton has brought alot of these players to the club, If he goes so may some of the players.

Todays Herald says he is gone, now Rallis says a couple of his players will walk, player managers running the show just like thugby league

[plague]

Who cares. We've got Milligan now.

Look at the local juniors he's brought through at Adelaide like Archie Goodwin and Craig Goodwin.

Jets could only wish we have players like that in our squad.

Get to work Mark.

[380]

Who cares. We've got Milligan now.

Look at the local juniots he's brought through at Adelaide like Archie Goodwin and Craig Goodwin.

Jets could only wish we have players like that in our squad.

Get to work Mark.

Agree of many former players of Millsy's generation to have a crack at coaching i think Millsy has what it takes to make a real go of it and of the shortlist that was mentioned he was the standout IMO.

I am tipping Stanton ends up at the Roar or Nix.

[Mark325]

Todays Herald says he is gone, now Rallis says a couple of his players will walk, player managers running the show just like thugby league

It’s fine Dane Ingham is a bad footballer so this shouldn’t be a worry to anyone

[Jeterpool]

I'm fine with Rallis removing players, particularly if their contacts have expired. It gives more space for the new coach to get their squad wicket.

If they're under contract, and they have band, I want us to hold firm and not simply bow to demands. Compensate us or you don't get what you want. I don't want to see another Ugarkovic/Ibini screw around

[Hunter403]

Rallis is a plague on football. The less involved he is, the better.

[la bazzle]

I'm fine with Rallis removing players, particularly if their contacts have expired. It gives more space for the new coach to get their squad wicket.

If they're under contract, and they have band, I want us to hold firm and not simply bow to demands. Compensate us or you don't get what you want. I don't want to see another Ugarkovic/Ibini screw around

Name them so we can get to booin'

[Mark325]

I'm fine with Rallis removing players, particularly if their contacts have expired. It gives more space for the new coach to get their squad wicket.

If they're under contract, and they have band, I want us to hold firm and not simply bow to demands. Compensate us or you don't get what you want. I don't want to see another Ugarkovic/Ibini screw around

For anyone unsure, the players under Rallis are: Kosta Grozos, Clayton Taylor, Lachie Bayliss, Callum Timmins, Dane Ingham, Noah James, Matt Scarcella, Ben Gibson, Oscar Fryer and Lachie Rose

Of that group, the ones whose contracts expire at the end of the season are: Clayton Taylor, Callum Timmins, Dane Ingham and Matt Scarcella.

For me, of that group I'd hope we can keep Rose, the crowd is all in on him and he's been a great pickup for us. Taylor and Bayliss are also the kind of young talent that can be sold overseas and fit the model we're going for, but that makes it all the more likely we aren't keeping them. Taylor is off contract and a quality winger, and there will be demand for Bayliss were he to get shopped around. James and Gibson are also both quality young talent, but aren't quite finished projects yet and as a result, could be kept on, especially as neithers contract is up.

As Jeterpool mentions, anyone not off contract like Rose either needs to be locked down, or, if they're moving on, it needs to be through a sale where we can use that money to hopefully sign some quality.

[plague]

Rallis is a plague on football.

So he's very funny and handsome and delusional?

[Maito Mitch]

God I love the Jets. Don't ever change.

All we need now is to win 6 in a row and miss finals on goal difference after a 99th minute own goal from what was meant to be 4 minutes of added time

[ForeverRed]

The Newcastle Jets are understood to be close to finalising a deal with former Socceroos midfielder Mark Milligan to coach the men?s squad for the 2025-26 A-League season and beyond.
The club issued current boss Rob Stanton a termination notice on Monday, ending a month of speculation over his future. He finishes up on June 30.

Bear the dog and his 16-year-old owner Isaac honed their balance on a skateboard before venturing into the waves to claim the 2025 Best Wave Award at the Noosa championship.
Milligan quickly emerged as the frontrunner to take the reins.
The Newcastle Herald understands the 39-year-old has been in Newcastle this week talking to club management and inspecting facilities.
Stanton?s assistant coach Damir Prodanovic is departing at the end of the year.
Milligan, while familiar with Newcastle after playing 11 games for the Jets 2008-09, is reportedly keen on bringing in locals as his assistants.
The Jets would be Milligan?s first appointment as head coach.

Mark Milligan, right, is poised to become the Jets? new coach. Picture by Simon Bennett
The former midfielder, who is highly regarded and has a close association with Ange Postecoglou, has been an assistant coach at Macarthur and Adelaide.
He left the Reds in January to take up a role with the Malaysian national team where he is assistant to Australian Peter Cklamovski
Stanton signed a two-year contract extension with the Jets in late December.
However, the Newcastle Herald revealed on March 11 that the coach had informed the players that he may not be at the helm next season after an impasse with club management over football department resources and staffing.
The Jets are in ninth place on 26 points and host the 11th-placed Phoenix in a must-win game on Sunday.

[Mark325]

Is it normal that Rob will be signed on till June 30th? The grand final is May 31st, and assuming we don't even make it into the top 6, the season ends May 4th.

[Jeterpool]

Is it normal that Rob will be signed on till June 30th? The grand final is May 31st, and assuming we don't even make it into the top 6, the season ends May 4th.

I guess it depends on the contract.

[plague]

Bear the dog and his 16-year-old owner Isaac honed their balance on a skateboard before venturing into the waves to claim the 2025 Best Wave Award at the Noosa championship.

So are Bear and Isaac part of Milligan's staff or are they going to play?


To be fair I'm probably more excited to see Bear surf than anything to do with the jets at the moment.

Prob get him on a free let's see how he goes.

[ForeverRed]

So are Bear and Isaac part of Milligan's staff or are they going to play?


To be fair I'm probably more excited to see Bear surf than anything to do with the jets at the moment.

Prob get him on a free let's see how he goes.
Copy & paste, you get the lot

[northern_swan]

Is it normal that Rob will be signed on till June 30th? The grand final is May 31st, and assuming we don't even make it into the top 6, the season ends May 4th.

4 weeks annual leave post season which would be classed as 31 May. Reckon that’d be standard contract

[Mark325]

Club has made it official that Stanton is moving on.

Read somewhere that Kota seems to still be on board and that Stanton leaving isn’t a dealbreaker for him. Have also seen that Timmins and Taylor are likely to leave

[Jeterpool]

If players want to play, and other offers aren't on the table, they will stay if under contract.

[My2BobsWorth]

This is bloody bizarre if true
https://x.com/ChristianMFPF/status/1907034826328437222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1907034826328437222%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
May have to unmute for some reason

[ForeverRed]

This is bloody bizarre if true
https://x.com/ChristianMFPF/status/1907034826328437222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1907034826328437222%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
May have to unmute for some reason
Is Ruben trying to buy his way in,

[My2BobsWorth]

Aiming too high, should just get a job with the missus old man

[Couscous]

I'd take Ruben if he came with the $300k deal for Zad's Ladders. He just needs a strong assistant to guide him.

[plague]

He could legit probably buy the whole club for $300k at the moment.

[Jeterpool]

Maybe it's the reduction of traffic on this forum these days, but the lack of outcry for Stanton departing is interesting.

It feels like it's been met with an amount of ambivalence.

I suppose there's a school of thought that at least there's a plan - the Jets have made a decision and they've made it early. They appear to have a plan for the replacement and there hasn't been and signings of off-contract players. There's plenty of time for Milligan to use the space in the squad cap and either re-sign or recruit as needed.

[Couscous]

The club just announced his departure formally, before the season's done. I acknowledge that this appears to be very poor treatment.

[Jeterpool]

The club just announced his departure formally, before the season's done. I acknowledge that this appears to be very poor treatment.

Does it? I think it's decisive and transparent. I can't recall a time in our history where we've done that.

[380]

Maybe it's the reduction of traffic on this forum these days, but the lack of outcry for Stanton departing is interesting.

It feels like it's been met with an amount of ambivalence.

I suppose there's a school of thought that at least there's a plan - the Jets have made a decision and they've made it early. They appear to have a plan for the replacement and there hasn't been and signings of off-contract players. There's plenty of time for Milligan to use the space in the squad cap and either re-sign or recruit as needed.

Something much deeper at play here re Stanton and his departure. On the back of a poor run they provided him with an extension then the club with the exception of last week went on a great run of results and gave him his his termination notice. If his job security was based purely on results then what has prevailed is nothing short of absurd.

I for one was never really a Stanton fan he got out coached too many weeks and the most glaring example of that was v WSW last season down there. Perhaps the club just didn't want to have too many players and a coach from the one stable so to speak. You only have to look at a couple of the other codes in Australia to see what can happen to a club when it has too many players and coaching staff from the same management group.

Anyways it just wouldn't be the Jets without any self destructing BS happening.

[W8 WATCHER]

I'd take Ruben if he came with the $300k deal for Zad's Ladders. He just needs a strong assistant to guide him.

WOW
the biggest flog in football, as your #1 candidate.
its obvious you want the demise of the jets to continue

[Jeterpool]

I tend to agree, 380. The motive behind the decision has been speculated following the Herald article on Rallis' statements (threats?) that player's will walk, but also the information about Rob's requests.

If part of the reason that is that Rob wants more staff, which I can assume is to help him turn the club into one who can compete at a higher level or with the bigger clubs, then that's a red flag to me. They might have money ready for more off-field staff but they don't want to give it to Rob...or they might want an emerging coach (like it always is for this club) who is happy for a chance and willing to accept conditions below those of a SFC/WSW/MV/City etc.

Whatever the reason, this is the first off-season of Maverick where we will actually see what they invest. Will we spend the bare minimum? Will they spend upper end of the cap or above? If we sell players will the money be reinvested in the squad?

Regardless, something has changed that has seen a contract offered (if not discussed at the very least) and then withdrawn.

[Mark325]

We'll know the owners are willing to take this seriously when we hire on a coach who isn't taking on his first gig at a professional level. Stanton isn't perfect, far from it, but getting rid of him in favour of a coach who'll actually have less experience then Stanton shows this isn't about playing style or results etc. and is about getting rid of someone who wanted the club to spend more money then they were willing to.

The biggest negative to losing Stanton is that a lot of people where finally getting behind the club, and depending on how we finish out the season the choice to get rid of him may look even sillier come June 30th

[My2BobsWorth]

Seems a lot of people were surprised when he got the Sydney job, and even more surprised when he got the Jets job. Never been outstanding, mostly mediocre. The club are probably looking for a nugget amongst the dirt. I would have done the same

[380]

They said on the broadcast of the Roar v Cows game that Stanton was linked to Brisbane next season

[My2BobsWorth]

Saw a post from a Brizzy fan on another forum saying he'd be happy with Stanton, anyone but Zad

[Jeterpool]

FWIW, I was on a flight to Brisbane the day after we lost to Western Utd and John Aloisi was on that flight too.
Unsure if he's got family there or not

[anfield]

Their is so many answers I feel need to be answered at the end of Stanton's tenure.

So Stanton signs a 2 year extension, then asks for another physio and another assistant coach and gets sacked. Still it is so strange, surely these requests were raised before the contract extension?

So if we get a new coach, what backroom staff are they going to have. It will be a bad look if they get more then what Stanton requested.

Not sure on Milligan, passionate bloke who has had a good playing career and has served a decent apprenticeship. But the worry I have with Milligan was the amount of clubs he has been at, Jets need some stability. As a player he went from club to club to club, easily could happen as a coach. Especially if and when the big clubs come calling.

[Mark325]

Milligans left his Malaysian assistant coaching job for a position abroad, doesn’t 100% confirm he’s signing with us considering how many teams are likely to be without a head coach at the end of this season, but definitely strengthens that rumour

[The Postman]

I think the ambivalence comes down to the fact that we all knew this was inevitable.

Youth Coach comes in, could only bring in his young players with him. Club in shambles, almost falling over while waiting for a new owner.

His appointment did not give us much hope because of the circumstances of the entire club, it felt like he was the last (only) choice.

Quote from Page 1 of this thread "Doesn’t matter. Club won’t sack him until we get new owners. - We’re just in a holding pattern, if you’ll forgive the pun."

Of course, the new owners moved him on. Whether that be caving into the pressures of certain Player Agents or not. Stanton was never 'their' coach.

It was only a matter of time - I am ready to get excited about a new Coach, at least Milligan will bring a certain level of respect and gravitas with him.

[Jeterpool]

You reckon Adelaide will pinch him back? He left there as an assistant to go to Malaysia and he's working with a better overall squad.

[380]

I think the ambivalence comes down to the fact that we all knew this was inevitable.

Youth Coach comes in, could only bring in his young players with him. Club in shambles, almost falling over while waiting for a new owner.

His appointment did not give us much hope because of the circumstances of the entire club, it felt like he was the last (only) choice.

Quote from Page 1 of this thread "Doesn’t matter. Club won’t sack him until we get new owners. - We’re just in a holding pattern, if you’ll forgive the pun."

Of course, the new owners moved him on. Whether that be caving into the pressures of certain Player Agents or not. Stanton was never 'their' coach.

It was only a matter of time - I am ready to get excited about a new Coach, at least Milligan will bring a certain level of respect and gravitas with him.

I have always maintained Stanton was parachuted into the role by the smurfs who at the time was one of our part owner group. They needed to make room on there coaching staff to appoint Zdrilic as assistant down there. At that time it was a win win for them. Cheap appointment here and Zdrilic filled the spot left behind by Stanton in Sydney.

I too am looking forward to seeing if Milsy can make a a good head coach. I think to be fair to Stanton he has done some good things but also there has been many weeks where i reflect on our performance and think the game could have been managed differently. My main issue with Stanton was tendency to want to stop playing and shut up shop park the bus with so much time left on the clock. Too often we invited pressure for to long and subsequently folded.

All IMO of course but i do hope Stanton can pick up a gig elsewhere and perhaps prove his worth with more resources as he at the very least has earnt that opportunity.

[Jetmaster]

You reckon Adelaide will pinch him back? He left there as an assistant to go to Malaysia and he's working with a better overall squad.

Most definitely, if he hasn't signed off on anything with us already, which you think he would have done, considering the talk going around.

Surely our overlords are not that careless???

:popcorn:

[The Postman]

Calling it now - Stanton to head to Perth to help out his former Smurf Coach mate Zdrilic

[My2BobsWorth]

Milligan to the Reds, Veart to Jets, ????

[Jetmaster]

Milligan to the Reds, Veart to Jets, ????

He scored against us on the first night in 2005.

F*** him.

Could see him going to the Felix.

[My2BobsWorth]

Good to see you've finally let it go :tongue:

[Buddha]

Adelaide's Dutch Overlords are likely to hire a Dutch coach, probably one with some kind of PSV link imo.

Milligan had a clause in his contract that said he could leave if an opportunity came up for a head coaching role, which ours did before Adelaide

[R Ramjet]

I think it's the right decision to get another coach in. Rob has had 2 seasons to show what he can do.
He sounds like a hard working good bloke but might just lack in the tactical/practical side thats needed to get the best from a squad.
I think the breakout season from Stama and his goals last season probably saved us from a wooden spoon.
I think Lachie Rose getting over his injury, finding form and the arrival of Kota did a similar thing saving us from a possible wooden spoon this season.
Rob was always mentioned as someone who favoured young players or good at identifying young players.
This may be true but I'm not convinced he's actually any good at improving them from a coaching perspective.
Eli Adams has shown some good form in parts of the season (possibly from getting an extended run of game time and opportunity)
Lachie Bayliss and Clayton Taylor are 2 good young players that I feel should be having more of an influence in games for us.
I don't think they have progressed this season compared to what they showed last season.
I'm happy we are moving on from Rob and seeing what else a new coach can do and hopefully bring a bit more consistency from the team over a full season.

[380]

I think it's the right decision to get another coach in. Rob has had 2 seasons to show what he can do.
He sounds like a hard working good bloke but might just lack in the tactical/practical side thats needed to get the best from a squad.
I think the breakout season from Stama and his goals last season probably saved us from a wooden spoon.
I think Lachie Rose getting over his injury, finding form and the arrival of Kota did a similar thing saving us from a possible wooden spoon this season.
Rob was always mentioned as someone who favoured young players or good at identifying young players.
This may be true but I'm not convinced he's actually any good at improving them from a coaching perspective.
Eli Adams has shown some good form in parts of the season (possibly from getting an extended run of game time and opportunity)
Lachie Bayliss and Clayton Taylor are 2 good young players that I feel should be having more of an influence in games for us.
I don't think they have progressed this season compared to what they showed last season.
I'm happy we are moving on from Rob and seeing what else a new coach can do and hopefully bring a bit more consistency from the team over a full season.

With the exception of a run of about half a dozen good games IMO it could be argued Taylor went backwards. Bayliss has been disappointing this season also but hopefully both have great seasons next under a different coach.