2013 NEW FM League Thread

[sancho_theswan]

Holy shit.... I stuck my beak into a magpies nest i.e their midfield today and got well and truely "plucked". Congrats Maitland, better team today but....still one more game to turn things around.

[seldom]

Holy shit.... I stuck my beak into a magpies nest i.e their midfield today and got well and truely "plucked". Congrats Maitland, better team today but....still one more game to turn things around.

could be a hard gig at ole windy hill swancho

[JCBT]

Holy shit.... I stuck my beak into a magpies nest i.e their midfield today and got well and truely "plucked". Congrats Maitland, better team today but....still one more game to turn things around.
Good crowd at the game. I thought that Maitland dominated the first half but Belswans came back into in during the 2nd half. The Belswans keeper kept you fella's in the tie sancho_theswan. He made some fantastic saves and it could have easily been a dead rubber next week if he wasn't between the posts.

[newi24-2-08]

How do we think this weekends games will pan out?
grand finals will be imo
19s Maitland v Thornton
23s Adamstown v Maitland
1st Adamstown v Maitland

[JCBT]

Big day at Windy Hill tomorrow.
Pies with the win.

[JCBT]

Sancho, what's your thoughts on the game? I thought the lady Swans you bought with you were exceptional, very sexy swans.
Maitland today just proved that 3 poor games cost them the Premiership. Today showed how superior they were to the 3rd placed side even with players out injured. Definitely a season that could have been for the Pies.

[Imyourhero]

Shock result today with Belmont beating Adamstown to progress to the 23s grandfinal.
Also congratulations to Maitland for getting all their teams in the grandfinal next weekend.

[The axe]

Shock result today with Belmont beating Adamstown to progress to the 23s grandfinal.
Also congratulations to Maitland for getting all their teams in the grandfinal next weekend.

I wouldn't call it a shock if you watched both legs, Belmont were the better team

[Imyourhero]

Either way congratulations to the belswan boys, i bet there was some wild scenes in the sheds afterwards!

[outsider]

I wouldn't call it a shock if you watched both legs, Belmont were the better team

Belmont wanted it-Adamstown were poor both weeks and totally underestimated their opponents.

[punter]

What did the 1st grade score end up today?

[Playitonthedeck]

What did the 1st grade score end up today?
3-0 Adamstown

[punter]

Maitland well done all 3 teams in GF and with your 1st grade results a win, loss and draw over promoted Adamstown you must feel gutted not to be playing NBN next year.
A great year and clearly miles ahead of 3rd but it just doesn't seem fair to have this club in new fm.
I'm not a fan of the ground and don't believe other NBN clubs would want to play on windy hill but on the field the players and coaches have been pretty consistent over a long period now.

[Zico]

Just make NBN a 12 team comp!

[frankiechav]

Well done on a fantastic weekend of semis. As a Belswans supporter I was so pleased to see the lads beat Adamstown over two games. Definately a case of underestimating your opponent, well done the underdogs. Last year they met Lambton and lost 7-0 over 2 legs great effort boys and super support from the sidelines. Good luck next week lets hope The underdog can prevail once again. Well done Maitland on making it in all 3 grades

[Imyourhero]

Maitland well done all 3 teams in GF and with your 1st grade results a win, loss and draw over promoted Adamstown you must feel gutted not to be playing NBN next year.
A great year and clearly miles ahead of 3rd but it just doesn't seem fair to have this club in new fm.
I'm not a fan of the ground and don't believe other NBN clubs would want to play on windy hill but on the field the players and coaches have been pretty consistent over a long period now.

100% agree, Maitland definetly deserve (and geographically NEED) to be included in the new NBN structure. Whilst their ground/facilities aren't crash hot they could easily be improved with abit of the old $$

[The axe]

100% agree, Maitland definetly deserve (and geographically NEED) to be included in the new NBN structure. Whilst their ground/facilities aren't crash hot they could easily be improved with abit of the old $$

The worst thing about their ground is its so hard to win games there

[sancho_theswan]

Sancho, what's your thoughts on the game? I thought the lady Swans you bought with you were exceptional, very sexy swans.
Maitland today just proved that 3 poor games cost them the Premiership. Today showed how superior they were to the 3rd placed side even with players out injured. Definitely a season that could have been for the Pies.


OK....Let's start with the "Swanettes". A great innovation I must say, they brought plenty to the table with support and comments. No doubt there would have been many a Magpie "pricking up his plumage" at the sight of these "well groomed" girls, especially when you guys were banging on early in the year about "referee eye candy"... what a load of bollocks.
Now for the game...
Firstly the ref was far more consistent this week. I didn't think the score line reflected the effort and courage the BelSWANS showed on the day. As for "superior" with players out?????? Who... Humble???? Well I would have liked to of seen our team go around with Shane Paul, Nathan Gonclaves and young Tommy Pichalof in the mix, may have been a whole new ball game.
I thought that we gifted the first two goals. Anyhow I don't want to detract from the Maitland performance, quality=goals and that's what they delivered on the day. Best of luck next week (for 1st grade and 19's at least).

[sancho_theswan]

Just make NBN a 12 team comp!

Won't happen!

[newi24-2-08]

How do we think the grand finals will go? Personally I think it will be a maitland trifecta...
Would like to see Belswans cause an upset in 23s though

[punter]

How do we think the grand finals will go? Personally I think it will be a maitland trifecta...
Would like to see Belswans cause an upset in 23s though

Maitland to win 1st grade only

[seldom]

I'll go maitland to win 19s and 23s...adamstown to get up in 1sts

[punter]

I'll go maitland to win 19s and 23s...adamstown to get up in 1sts

Ya could be right there.
I think all games will be pretty close thou and could come down to one mistake or one bit of brilliance.
Best of luck to all teams.

[sancho_theswan]

I'll go maitland to win 19s and 23s...adamstown to get up in 1sts

Maitland in 19's for sure.
BelSWANS the "in form" underdogs in 23's.... You Bewdy!!!!
and
Maitland to extract a little revenge for narrowly missing the Minor Premiership and promotion in 1sts. It should a great game to watch, as all three games will be. I'm getting excited, bring on Sunday!

[ForeverRed]

Bellswans in 23s sancho, that salt air getting to you

[sancho_theswan]

Bellswans in 23s sancho, that salt air getting to you

Thxs "Redman". I'll edit my last post.

[spamg172]

I shudder to imagine the carnage if any Club was to win 3 GFs. Anyone got any history of the last time that happened?

[JCBT]

I shudder to imagine the carnage if any Club was to win 3 GFs. Anyone got any history of the last time that happened?
Weston did in the 1995 State League. Only time it's be done.

[Roger]

I shudder to imagine the carnage if any Club was to win 3 GFs. Anyone got any history of the last time that happened?

Dudley won all 3 grades in 1999.

[wannabe]

Dudley won all 3 grades in 1999.

Trivia question roger. Who was coach of dudley in 1999?

[Roger]

Trivia question roger. Who was coach of dudley in 1999?

Mick Bolch (i think thats how it's spelt)

[wannabe]

Mick Bolch (i think thats how it's spelt)

OK thanks,I was thinking it may have been mad matt smailes

[Imyourhero]

Looking forward to a good turnout for the 3 games on Sunday with 3 quality matches on display and what a day for Maitland as a club, this is the type of thing that players, coaches, supporters of football live for. If i were NBN coaches looking to strengthen particularly their 19s/23s for next year id be going along to watch as across all 3 grades there are some quality young guys playing especially for the Maitland teams, and a few from the Thornton 19s i hear and hope to poach the standouts.

[The axe]

Looking forward to a good turnout for the 3 games on Sunday with 3 quality matches on display and what a day for Maitland as a club, this is the type of thing that players, coaches, supporters of football live for. If i were NBN coaches looking to strengthen particularly their 19s/23s for next year id be going along to watch as across all 3 grades there are some quality young guys playing especially for the Maitland teams, and a few from the Thornton 19s i hear and hope to poach the standouts.

The young Scottish bloke in the middle for BelSwans is one to watch, I reckon a few clubs will be chasing his signature next year

[Imyourhero]

The young Scottish bloke in the middle for BelSwans is one to watch, I reckon a few clubs will be chasing his signature next year

Exactly what i mean, i think people underestimate the quality of some of the players within Newfm, especially some young fellas that are stuck in 23s behind the experienced 1st grade players.

[jets04]

Weston did in the 1995 State League. Only time it's be done.

Are you saying only time in state league?

Charlestown did it in NEWFM in 2011

[JCBT]

Are you saying only time in state league?

Charlestown did it in NEWFM in 2011
Yeah

[sancho_theswan]

The young Scottish bloke in the middle for BelSwans is one to watch, I reckon a few clubs will be chasing his signature next year

HEY AXE....
Don't you know it's offensive to call a Welshman, Scottish! You stupid "buzzard". Everyone else, leave our "spring chickens" alone.

[De-Champ]

I am a bit confused...after reading all the posts on how crap the NEW FM competition is,...its a two team comp..have ti get rid of it etc....Now all of a sudden NBN clubs should be watching for players in the lower age groups of teams that did not make the first two.. So the NewFm comp is not that bad after all.

[outsider]

I am a bit confused...after reading all the posts on how crap the NEW FM competition is,...its a two team comp..have ti get rid of it etc....Now all of a sudden NBN clubs should be watching for players in the lower age groups of teams that did not make the first two.. So the NewFm comp is not that bad after all.

Must have been watching different games to me-very few players of note in many of the lower grade teams-and I watch games at two grounds every weekend

[sancho_theswan]

Hey good one. Keep putting shit on here right up to last the weekend.

[supasub]

Da Faq is happening at the game, reading on Facebook it's. 9v10 game.

[Sideline]

10v9 1-1 fulltime extra time to follow

[Sideline]

Atown now 2-1

[Sideline]

Buds 2-1 ft

[ForeverRed]

Maitland blew it, by far the better team football wise

[late_to_the_game]

Maitland blew it, by far the better team football wise

Bullshit.
Really impressed with the Buds CB with the pony tail, cleaned up a lot of the attempted through and over the top balls from Maitland.
Game could have gone either way.

Great game for the 1700 spectators.

[MFKS]

Great Game??? You have to be kidding

The ref was a total peabrain letting the 4-5 quality hacks go in the first 10mins without a booking then the rest of the game wanted to flash the red non stop.

First One to Maitland Bullshit two blokes tripped over one another accidently and no way a red
Second One to Adamstown Fair enough.Keeper came out of the box was late and missed the ball and got the man
Third One to Adamstown does anyone know what for?? Two blokes come together and one stayed down. Linesman said nothing ref said nothing and Maitland said nothing. Ball goes out of play. Ref calls a halt to check on players welfare and the ref consults linesman and all of a sudden it is a red. WTF?? If it is a red card the linesman waves flag straight away for the foul
Fourth one to Adamstown by this stage why the **** not!!!

Neither team deserved to win. Maitland can't beat let alone hammer back a 9 man side for the best part of 60 mins and Adamstown for the first red card. 1-0 Up opponent down to 10 men and they have 4 at the back V 1 the 1 gets away and the keeper comes charging out into no mans land and hacks him down. DUMB ****S

That would have to be one of the worst games of Football i have seen for many a while. Other than the idiot with the whistle making a spectacle of himself both teams were poor. Anyone who wants a 10-12 team NBN League has rocks in their heads.

Winning goal came off about 4 richochets in the 6 yard box with the bloke who scored it having NFI what happened and the ball only trickling over the line cause of the downhill slope from the 6 yard box to goal line.

A fitting goal for such a poor game between 2 sides who neither deserved to win

[ForeverRed]

Great Game??? You have to be kidding

The ref was a total peabrain letting the 4-5 quality hacks go in the first 10mins without a booking then the rest of the game wanted to flash the red non stop.

First One to Maitland Bullshit two blokes tripped over one another accidently and no way a red
Second One to Adamstown Fair enough.Keeper came out of the box was late and missed the ball and got the man
Third One to Adamstown does anyone know what for?? Two blokes come together and one stayed down. Linesman said nothing ref said nothing and Maitland said nothing. Ball goes out of play. Ref calls a halt to check on players welfare and the ref consults linesman and all of a sudden it is a red. WTF?? If it is a red card the linesman waves flag straight away for the foul
Fourth one to Adamstown by this stage why the **** not!!!

Neither team deserved to win. Maitland can't beat let alone hammer back a 9 man side for the best part of 60 mins and Adamstown for the first red card. 1-0 Up opponent down to 10 men and they have 4 at the back V 1 the 1 gets away and the keeper comes charging out into no mans land and hacks him down. DUMB ****S

That would have to be one of the worst games of Football i have seen for many a while. Other than the idiot with the whistle making a spectacle of himself both teams were poor. Anyone who wants a 10-12 team NBN League has rocks in their heads.

Winning goal came off about 4 richochets in the 6 yard box with the bloke who scored it having NFI what happened and the ball only trickling over the line cause of the downhill slope from the 6 yard box to goal line.

A fitting goal for such a poor game between 2 sides who neither deserved to win
Finally , I agree totally

[spamg172]

It was a GF, they're never pretty football. I agree Maitland should have done more to exploit their numbers advantage tho. Players were dropping like flies out there.

[leftrightout]

Grand finals are often poor quality but at least it sounded entertaining!

[MFKS]

Grand finals are often poor quality but at least it sounded entertaining!

It wasn't.

Despite the 3 goals and the 4 send offs there was very little to get enthused about all game. It was a poor game to view

[Imyourhero]

Send offs wrecked the game, nobody wants to see grandfinals with that sorta thing.
Some bad injuries too one fella had to have the ambos come.

[MFKS]

Send offs wrecked the game, nobody wants to see grandfinals with that sorta thing.
Some bad injuries too one fella had to have the ambos come.

That the bloke who the Adamstown goalie hacked???

Or some bloke getting decked by one of the players blowing their stack heading to the sheds prematurely??

[Imyourhero]

That the bloke who the Adamstown goalie hacked???

Or some bloke getting decked by one of the players blowing their stack heading to the sheds prematurely??

The guy who got hacked, i heard that he was going into shock at times too.

[MFKS]

The guy who got hacked, i heard that he was going into shock at times too.

Not surprised the poor **** got his moment of GF glory taken from him by getting hit by a runaway bus.

[seldom]

Adamstown dropped deep in defence...would of liked a jets team to be playin against em would of been an back 4 possession fapfest

[Imyourhero]

Adamstown dropped deep in defence...would of liked a jets team to be playin against em would of been an back 4 possession fapfest

Jets couldn't score against a 6aside team.

[seldom]

yeah but possession is key...ask gary

[frankiechav]

WOW... You lads are harsh, 4 send offs including a keeper, 1 bloke stretchered off, one bloke driven out in an ambulance, 5 goals, one in the last minute of extra time, what the hell do you want from the grand final. If you have ever played in a any game to note you know it's going to be frantic, hectic, and not anywhere close to any game plan!!!

[Imyourhero]

WOW... You lads are harsh, 4 send offs including a keeper, 1 bloke stretchered off, one bloke driven out in an ambulance, 5 goals, one in the last minute of extra time, what the hell do you want from the grand final. If you have ever played in a any game to note you know it's going to be frantic, hectic, and not anywhere close to any game plan!!!

My opinion on the matter was that i was excited to watch 11 Maitland players play 11 Adamstown players and overall it was a sad ending for the rivalry they've had this season.

[newi24-2-08]

How did lower grades go?

[spamg172]

Maitland 3-Thornton 2 in 19s
Maitland 1-Bel swans 0 in 23s

[De-Champ]

WOW... You lads are harsh, 4 send offs including a keeper, 1 bloke stretchered off, one bloke driven out in an ambulance, 5 goals, one in the last minute of extra time, what the hell do you want from the grand final. If you have ever played in a any game to note you know it's going to be frantic, hectic, and not anywhere close to any game plan!!!

Pretty sure the game was 2-1 so how do you end up with five goals.

[JCBT]

Great Game??? You have to be kidding

The ref was a total peabrain letting the 4-5 quality hacks go in the first 10mins without a booking then the rest of the game wanted to flash the red non stop.

First One to Maitland Bullshit two blokes tripped over one another accidently and no way a red
Second One to Adamstown Fair enough.Keeper came out of the box was late and missed the ball and got the man
Third One to Adamstown does anyone know what for?? Two blokes come together and one stayed down. Linesman said nothing ref said nothing and Maitland said nothing. Ball goes out of play. Ref calls a halt to check on players welfare and the ref consults linesman and all of a sudden it is a red. WTF?? If it is a red card the linesman waves flag straight away for the foul
Fourth one to Adamstown by this stage why the **** not!!!

Neither team deserved to win. Maitland can't beat let alone hammer back a 9 man side for the best part of 60 mins and Adamstown for the first red card. 1-0 Up opponent down to 10 men and they have 4 at the back V 1 the 1 gets away and the keeper comes charging out into no mans land and hacks him down. DUMB ****S

That would have to be one of the worst games of Football i have seen for many a while. Other than the idiot with the whistle making a spectacle of himself both teams were poor. Anyone who wants a 10-12 team NBN League has rocks in their heads.

Winning goal came off about 4 richochets in the 6 yard box with the bloke who scored it having NFI what happened and the ball only trickling over the line cause of the downhill slope from the 6 yard box to goal line.

A fitting goal for such a poor game between 2 sides who neither deserved to win

It was a grand final, these games are always a more physical style rather than great football as it's a win at all cost game. The ref stuffed the game when he sent Fletcher off for what has to be the softest send off in a grand final I've ever seen. Carter should have been sent but the others send off were iffy also. I think Adamstown looked the hungrier for the game from the kick off and deserved the win.

I find it hard to understand how you can have such strong opinions of both clubs from a game like this? The ref spoilt the game as a contest.

Maitland loosing 2 of their best to injury prior to half time also stung them. Broadley looked like he may have broke his leg in the challenge with Carter and Humble blew his knee apart and did his ACL along with a few other things also.

[bighead]

It was a grand final, these games are always a more physical style rather than great football as it's a win at all cost game. The ref stuffed the game when he sent Fletcher off for what has to be the softest send off in a grand final I've ever seen. Carter should have been sent but the others send off were iffy also. I think Adamstown looked the hungrier for the game from the kick off and deserved the win.

I find it hard to understand how you can have such strong opinions of both clubs from a game like this? The ref spoilt the game as a contest.

Maitland loosing 2 of their best to injury prior to half time also stung them. Broadley looked like he may have broke his leg in the challenge with Carter and Humble blew his knee apart and did his ACL along with a few other things also.

Except Humble was out partying at King Street that night, bustin' a solid move on the dance floor I might add.

How can people be saying that Maitland deserved to win? They played the vast majority of the game with an extra man and not once in that time were they really pushing for the result. Even with 10v9 and the score at 2-1, A-town's back four had all the time in the world to 'do a Newcastle Jets' and knock it sideways and backwards (if the Jets were to ever be leading, that is).

[JCBT]

Except Humble was out partying at King Street that night, bustin' a solid move on the dance floor I might add.

How can people be saying that Maitland deserved to win? They played the vast majority of the game with an extra man and not once in that time were they really pushing for the result. Even with 10v9 and the score at 2-1, A-town's back four had all the time in the world to 'do a Newcastle Jets' and knock it sideways and backwards (if the Jets were to ever be leading, that is).
Read my post again and notice I said Adamstown deserved the win.

[Playitonthedeck]

So any one know or heard any rumours as to who will be taking over from chappy?

[Cunning stunts]

Adamstowns reserve grade coach would be spitting chips with Richards being names first grade coach and Danny Pride becoming manager. he thought he was a shoe in for the spot HA-HA

[RVPs left foot]

Adamstowns reserve grade coach would be spitting chips with Richards being names first grade coach and Danny Pride becoming manager. he thought he was a shoe in for the spot HA-HA

And the fact Chappy isnt taking him with him to broadmeadow...snubbed

[Cunning stunts]

wonder how long richards will keep him from what i heard not many players are a fan of him

[Keep the long balls short]

wonder how long richards will keep him from what i heard not many players are a fan of him

What a pile of rubbish , its amazing what you read on here Ha Ha

The club and all the players love the 23s coach (as they did chappy) from last year at the buds and for your information I got informed he resigned from his post to allow the new senior management to pick their own coaching staff which i would assume was a very difficult decision for him.

Meet Graham Law (23s coach) on many occasions over last few years and the young guy breaths football and anyone that watched his team over last two years or watched his sessions will know he can coach as well.

Have no idea if he has somewhere to go but I would be surprised if he has no offers and as for Chappy not taking him ....??? how can anyone on here confirm that unless you are chappy...?

Back to the buds and I am devastated that the coaching staff from last year are gone ... Puts real pressure on the new guys coming in thats for sure but they both have bags of experience so hopefully it will still be onwards and upwards for the buds

Hopefully Anthony Richards brings a few of the top players across from Maitland as there are a few gems in that team that would compliment the great team we already have

[Keep the long balls short]

Adamstowns reserve grade coach would be spitting chips with Richards being names first grade coach and Danny Pride becoming manager. he thought he was a shoe in for the spot HA-HA

I would be surprised at that as he was asked by the committee to apply for the head coach job and declined the opportunity. He is only a young coach and as much as he was highly respected at the club I would have been amazed if the club had hired him as NBN head coach in the clubs first year back in comp.

The view from within the club though is that he will be a head coach in the near future but not ready for NBN.

I think the club have made a good appointment with Anthony and his experience will be vital next year.

Top four finish for the buds next year :-) ...

[RVPs left foot]

Keep the long balls short you sure do know an awful lot of personal details about his situation...good luck finding a new job

[Imyourhero]

If Richo can coax a few of the quality Maitland boys to come with the team could well be a very strong one. Richo's Maitland team played a very different style of football to Chappys Atown this year so its hard to call how the Atown boys that get kept around will handle the new coaching style. Any word on the 22s coach for Atown?

[Winner1]

If Richo can coax a few of the quality Maitland boys to come with the team could well be a very strong one. Richo's Maitland team played a very different style of football to Chappys Atown this year so its hard to call how the Atown boys that get kept around will handle the new coaching style. Any word on the 22s coach for Atown?

None of the Maitland boys will move. Even to play in NBN, the quality boys are loyal to the club.

[boz-monaut]

is it time to close this thread and start a player/coach movement/off season thread?

[terry]

What a pile of rubbish , its amazing what you read on here Ha Ha

The club and all the players love the 23s coach (as they did chappy) from last year at the buds and for your information I got informed he resigned from his post to allow the new senior management to pick their own coaching staff which i would assume was a very difficult decision for him.

Meet Graham Law (23s coach) on many occasions over last few years and the young guy breaths football and anyone that watched his team over last two years or watched his sessions will know he can coach as well.

Have no idea if he has somewhere to go but I would be surprised if he has no offers and as for Chappy not taking him ....??? how can anyone on here confirm that unless you are chappy...?

Back to the buds and I am devastated that the coaching staff from last year are gone ... Puts real pressure on the new guys coming in thats for sure but they both have bags of experience so hopefully it will still be onwards and upwards for the buds

Hopefully Anthony Richards brings a few of the top players across from Maitland as there are a few gems in that team that would compliment the great team we already have


I would be surprised at that as he was asked by the committee to apply for the head coach job and declined the opportunity. He is only a young coach and as much as he was highly respected at the club I would have been amazed if the club had hired him as NBN head coach in the clubs first year back in comp.

The view from within the club though is that he will be a head coach in the near future but not ready for NBN.

I think the club have made a good appointment with Anthony and his experience will be vital next year.

Top four finish for the buds next year :-) ...

good onya wally, talking yourself up fools noone. The players win the comp not the coach. keep walkin

[Keep the long balls short]

Keep the long balls short you sure do know an awful lot of personal details about his situation...good luck finding a new job

I sure love this forum , earlier on in the season I was chappy , then I was someone else and now I am the 23s coach .

So next year when I am behind the buds I will be Richo no doubt

Keep it coming detective .. It's already well known who I am and not exactly hard to work out and if you were a regular poster you may know rather than someone looking to ruffle a feather or two ... Keep walking

Come on the buds

[Imyourhero]

i sure love this forum , earlier on in the season i was chappy , then i was someone else and now i am the 23s coach .

So next year when i am behind the buds i will be richo no doubt

keep it coming detective .. It's already well known who i am and not exactly hard to work out and if you were a regular poster you may know rather than someone looking to ruffle a feather or two ... Keep walking

come on the buds
its sancho!!!

[Keep the long balls short]

its sancho!!!

Damn it cover blown !!

Talking of sancho , belswans must have an outside chance of promotion next season ?

I will miss the newfm forum imyourhero what with us being back in the NBN :-)

but I will pop back from time to time .

[Keep the long balls short]

good onya wally, talking yourself up fools noone. The players win the comp not the coach. keep walkin

Why would i not talk the buds up this year ? Is winning the comp and grand final not enough for you ?

I would also challenge your statement slightly on the reason that though our boys are outstanding and its the players that done it on the park I have no doubt that without glen chapman the buds might not have finished first hence a great coach can make all the difference .

[boz-monaut]

I sure love this forum , earlier on in the season I was chappy , then I was someone else and now I am the 23s coach .

So next year when I am behind the buds I will be Richo no doubt

Keep it coming detective .. It's already well known who I am and not exactly hard to work out and if you were a regular poster you may know rather than someone looking to ruffle a feather or two ... Keep walking

Come on the budsif it's well known then why talk about yourself in the third person?

not judging, it comes across as a little bit strange that's all

[Jeterpool]

is it time to close this thread and start a player/coach movement/off season thread?

Probably.

[Imyourhero]

Is September 16th the confirmed date for the release of the NPL structure etc?

[Imyourhero]

Heard along the grapevine that Graham Law has been announced coach of Maitland 1st grade for 2014.

[namwob99]

Heard along the grapevine that Graham Law has been announced coach of Maitland 1st grade for 2014.

What's his background?

[Imyourhero]

I believe he was the coach of Adamstown U23s in the past season.

[ForeverRed]

That's true

[Imyourhero]

Has been a long time since Maitland have had a different coach, will be interesting to see what type of effect it has on the club whether it is greatly positive or negative.
Any news on change of coaching staff etc from different clubs?

[curious_fan]

Heard along the grapevine that Graham Law has been announced coach of Maitland 1st grade for 2014.

Yes, Maitland posted same on their Facebook page this morning.

Speaking with Bail's close to season end he was still sure this season gone would be his last at Toronto but ave not heard of his replacement nor if Valentine's will be subject to change.

West Wallsend & Thornton definitely remain unchanged as I believe Belswans, Singleton and Cessnock are also but could be wrong as aren't close to anyone at either.


Lower grades really not sure of at most clubs

[EH9]

Steve Thomson is taking over at Cessnock.

[Imyourhero]

good input lads. hows valentine as a club likely to hold up in the drop? whole new team or will boys stick around?

[ForeverRed]

Graham jones coaching Toronto, old stag player who was at south Cardiff , Scott bailey coaching singleton, hard to believe but true

[Imyourhero]

singo and thornton are the only boys who cant get promoted either

[ForeverRed]

singo and thornton are the only boys who cant get promoted either

no promotion or relegation until the end of 2015 in NBN

[EH9]

Is that certain?

[outsider]

Graham jones coaching Toronto, old stag player who was at south Cardiff , Scott bailey coaching singleton, hard to believe but true

Singo must be really desperate-maybe he is taking players with him but I find it hard to believe that he will finish the season up there

[Imyourhero]

no promotion or relegation until the end of 2015 in NBN

ive been told thats incorrect, hence the necessity of licences.

[curious_fan]

Singo must be really desperate-maybe he is taking players with him but I find it hard to believe that he will finish the season up there

The claim is the Hunter Expressway will make Westy to Singleton around 45 mins so not beyond possibilities he could draw players but I'd hate to the throwing that mileage on my car twice/three times a week if I was from the Newcastle/Lake Mac suburbs.

For the top two divisions then this off season must be the largest game of musical chairs for 1st grade coaches in decades.

[ForeverRed]

ive been told thats incorrect, hence the necessity of licences.

It's on the northern website

[sutho]

It's on the northern website
It's on the northern websit,! and nowhere does it say promotion and relegation is off. All it says is that all the teams from both comps Baring thornton and singo have got 3 year licences. Promotion and relegation will continue each year.

[Imyourhero]

"the following clubs in the NEWFM 1st Division competition have been granted a 3 year NPL licence that will allow them to participate should they qualify for the NPL beyond 2014;"

[Zico]

no promotion or relegation until the end of 2015 in NBN
You are wrong FR. The clubs have a 3 year license but Promotion and relegation is still in place.
And before you say it, yes I am 100% sure.

[curious_fan]

You are wrong FR. The clubs have a 3 year license but Promotion and relegation is still in place.
And before you say it, yes I am 100% sure.

Can confirm the same was said at the Jaffas meeting where they explained to fans & ex players the impact of the NPL on the club.

But my personal opinion is that it makes it harder now for a club to gain promotion. The season a club wins NewFM they must hold a NPL Licence and have teams in ages 12, 14 & 16 in A Grade (so they can draw on those to fill their 13,15 & 17 sides the following years). Now unless Associations are willing to guarantee NewFM clubs A grade spots juggling both the senior results to coincide with such junior teams will be trickier than just winning 1st Grade NewFM. All I hope is that as with the holy "criteria" common sense plays a large part in how a winning NewFM club is judged by such additional requirements.

[Cunning stunts]

good on Maitland getting a "wonderful coach" next year HA-HA-HA

[Let me feed the ducks]

Cunning Stunts ... It would appear you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder with the new Maitland head coach and former 23s Adamstown coach - Graham Law .. as that is all you seem to talk about (got a little crush have we)

Your last 3 or 4 post have been about him man ...

looks pretty pathetic so if he bothers you that much then why not approach the guy and sort out your issue as you are starting to look a complete fool on here the way you keep pumping on about him

Approach the guy for a chat if you feel that strongly about him rather than acting like a keyboard warrior .... Rejected coach or failed player are we ?

[Cunning stunts]

hahaha funny thing is i have never met the bloke in person or for a beer, and matter of fact i have no problem with him as a person. just alot of things i have heard and seen around football and the way he coaches. thats y i am commenting on a football forum.

[Let me feed the ducks]

Fair enough thats what this forum is for giving opinions - no arguement with that , but you really want to look over your last few posts as for someone that claims not to know him and has no problem with him you sure have targeted the guy recently .

[Cunning stunts]

am i not ment to talk biggest clubs in newfm new coaching staff or movement of coaches. i think coaching staff turnover or change is biggest for many years

[Imyourhero]

Fair enough on voicing an opinion although how about you go about it the right way and in a grown up manner outline the key reasons why you believe he is not a quality coach and/or guy?

[Let me feed the ducks]

am i not ment to talk biggest clubs in newfm new coaching staff or movement of coaches. i think coaching staff turnover or change is biggest for many years

Totally thats what the forum is for , I cannot remember a time with so many coaches changing hands and into each others roles either... The top 10 in NBN , 6 of them wiil be new at their club when the season 2014 kicks off and I have not even worked out how many in Newfm.

And my own view is that I actually think its ambitious and a compliment to the likes of Lakes , South Cardiff and Maitland promoting coaches that have potential to head coach roels rather than just giving the same old names the jobs ..

As always with football results will tell at the end of the day what changes are sucessfull and what ones are not

[RVPs left foot]

Cunning Stunts ... It would appear you have a bit of a chip on your shoulder with the new Maitland head coach and former 23s Adamstown coach - Graham Law .. as that is all you seem to talk about (got a little crush have we)

I'd say its you that has the crush

[Cunning stunts]

never once said i had anything against the bloke in person.

i certianly think think that the newfm will have a few suprises next year with were teams finish. and on the bud for 2014 top 6 for sure and im defo not apart of the buds club in anyway

[Let me feed the ducks]

I'd say its you that has the crush

Not myself RVPs ... just dont like people that use forums to be keyboard warriors or people having personal agenda's ... If you have something to say then say it and like what imyourhero says , back it up in a grown up manner with actual reasons , if not then talk about the game of football.

[curious_fan]

Club involved aside, I was glad that Graham got another team and is staying involved. And let us all be honest...... what coach is around that at some point doesn't have something negative being said by someone.

From what I witnessed he was a passionate coach, perhaps not everyones preferred style, but as a team they appeared to have a game plan and executed those. I remember hearing him talk to his Rosebuds teams on the mothers day game at Maitland and he was defining their seasons chances on how they played even back that far from the end of the comp.

I imagine, as with all the new NBN & NewFm coaches, some at their new clubs will love then, many respect them and a few dislike them.

[boz-monaut]

this thread has descended into utter nonsense, thinly veiled personal attacks and people talking about themselves in the third person

season over, thread closed

if you want to keep discussing stuff, I recommend you all pick a time and a pub somewhere and stop hiding behind your keyboards