Daily Australian News Thread 2013

[belchardo]

on 2 of 4 cases, and he had to pay costs.

i could handle that kind of smackdown.

[The Dunster]

I cannot understand how some people here can doubt the ability of Ryan Griffiths even though he scores ten or so goals per season.

What the **** is wrong with people?

[Thomas477]

I cannot understand how some people here can doubt the ability of Ryan Griffiths even though he scores ten or so goals per season.

What the **** is wrong with people?

Was watching Fox Sports and saw some of the stats for this season.

RyGriff has scored 9 and put on assists for another 5 - thats almost half of our goals have come through him. Very impressive.

[cobra23]

Shouldn't that REALLY be

MFKS - Kale = MANCRUSH???


I rate Coops as a player and think he will be a ****ing star for our club. I spend more time Fapping about Kale though



Nice call HA HA,

Mate i can see where your coming from, Kale is a great player and hopefully more people can join you
in loving kale in the next couple of years.

[cobra23]

I cannot understand how some people here can doubt the ability of Ryan Griffiths even though he scores ten or so goals per season.

What the **** is wrong with people?

Mate he is a great player at his best,
but i think he has only scored 3 or 4 goals this year the rest were penaltys...
I would like more out of him from general play

[plague]

Mate he is a great player at his best,
but i think he has only scored 3 or 4 goals this year the rest were penaltys...
I would like more out of him from general play

Pfffffft. You do know that spotties aren't a piece of cake esp in front of big crowds, in the last minute of games etc. bloke steps up for us when we need him.
Penalties count just the same in my book.

pants as a number 10 though.

[MFKS]

Pfffffft. You do know that spotties aren't a piece of cake esp in front of big crowds, in the last minute of games etc. bloke steps up for us when we need him.
Penalties count just the same in my book.

pants as a number 10 though.

I think what is beind said about Griff is his good games are more than adequate. Instead of having 5-6 of them a season he needs to be having 12 or so of them


Last week i thought he was average yet still popped up for a goal and an assist. Need more of this on his average nights and a few more blinders

[sh10]

most number of shots on goal in the comp too (or close to it)

[pv4]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

[MFKS]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

PV 4 really trying hard to make friends here with posts like that.


Not to mention his reluctance to get the Sheep Quiz answers done:whistling::sparring:


Bloke will be hated more than GVE if he keeps this up:whistling::sparring:

[la bazzle]

Loves sainsbury hates griff... Gee whizz

[hotrod]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

The dribble that everyone is coming up with about Griff is outrageous - sorry to pick on solely this post because there's a few. He's the 3rd best player on the park every week (behind Hesk and Birraz), scores goals, has a cool head, has experience. If he wants to blast some of the underperforming garbage that we dish out, so be it, he's entitled.

[q-money]

pv4 smh

[My2BobsWorth]

Anti Bridgey brigade = Anti Griff brigade, where's Blackmac

[380]

At least with Griff if he has quite one its usually a one off not like some of those others GVE has persisted with that go from a quite one to busted asses. Neville and Mitchell come to mind

[hawk]

Pfffffft. You do know that spotties aren't a piece of cake esp in front of big crowds, in the last minute of games etc. bloke steps up for us when we need him. Penalties count just the same in my book.

pants as a number 10 though.

And if he is quiet he can usually muster something up for the faithful.

[stopper2]

The dribble that everyone is coming up with about Griff is outrageous - sorry to pick on solely this post because there's a few. He's the 3rd best player on the park every week (behind Hesk and Birraz), scores goals, has a cool head, has experience. If he wants to blast some of the underperforming garbage that we dish out, so be it, he's entitled.
That's a big call to say that Heskey, Birraz and Griff are our 3 best players EVERY week. Maybe Birraz can lay a claim to this statement but Heskey has had some ordinary games this season while on the other hand Rubes has been outstanding in some, as has Goodwin. No one has had a really consistently great season as the side has just been chopped and changed too much and players have just not been able to settle into positions (apart from Birraz, Heskey and Rubes) and form combinations with their team-mates.

[pistolpete]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

Totally agree with this. He is lazy and has a poor first touch for the best part but every now and then he does something amazing and justifies his selection.

[My2BobsWorth]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

Totally disagree with this, quite possibly the most ridiculous statement on the forum

[true waterboy]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.

been saying this for awhile now, griff is one of the most overrated players in the aleague imo.
great at pens and can have a good shot out of no where but is never involved in general play and doesnt seem to look for the ball as other wingers do

[weston]

Griff is being played out of position when he is behind Heskey. I feel if you move him than his performances will get better.

[BodyNovo]

gruff is the type of player that is virtually non-existent for 5/6 of the match, but his 1/6 can and usually is game changing. he's great at popping up for goals & a lethal pass or two every now & then, but other than that he's basically just carried by the team as he's not really that mobile, he's not really creative & he's not really fast. he's the type of player you hate to have, as he offers such little to the overall performace of the teamplay, but he's too important not to have as he's so lethal at a random time. the other problem he has is he's a griffiths - he has a short temper & doesn't mind blasting his teammates when they fxxx up. the difference between him & joel, though, is joel contributed more than enough to the team to actually get up on that pedestal to talk down to his teammates - ryan does so without actually doing anything to warrant him talking down to people.


been saying this for awhile now, griff is one of the most overrated players in the aleague imo.
great at pens and can have a good shot out of no where but is never involved in general play and doesnt seem to look for the ball as other wingers do


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjwaqZfjIY

[Thomas477]

been saying this for awhile now, griff is one of the most overrated players in the aleague imo.
great at pens and can have a good shot out of no where but is never involved in general play and doesnt seem to look for the ball as other wingers do

:ban:

And it's hard to play as a winger when you need to be playing in behind Heskey or on the wrong flank.

[My2BobsWorth]

Jesus they're flying out of the woodwork now, nuthin like a bandwagon

[sammydog]

FFS is there any players in the Jets squad that people actually support or want to stay?

[pistolpete]

FFS is there any players in the Jets squad that people actually support or want to stay?

Eags

[Tommyjet]

FFS is there any players in the Jets squad that people actually support or want to stay?

No mate seems positivity isn't allowed in this forum

[380]

FFS is there any players in the Jets squad that people actually support or want to stay?



Jesic

[sh10]

Eags

winner

[la bazzle]

i like griff ey

[Muswellbrookian]

One moment of game-changing magic is good enough for me. Plus, he loves Newy and is passionate about playing for us.

Those muppets down in Sydney aren't the Griffs we're looking for. We've got the one we want.

[weston]

One moment of game-changing magic is good enough for me. Plus, he loves Newy and is passionate about playing for us.

Those muppets down in Sydney aren't the Griffs we're looking for. We've got the one we want.

Who are you talking about? There's only one Griff

[pv4]

like I was trying to say - I like how important gruff is to the team. I just see him as relatively useless for large parts of most games. outside of the newy-faithful it's quite clear this is the case aswell. what part of what I said am I wrong btw?

tbh sammydog the players I've wanted to stay & support have been moved on - ljubo, griff (da real griff), jobe. rubez is the exception - its great we value someone I value highly. btw you guys talk about haters coming out of the woodwork & bandwagoning? I'd love for the Foz v1 to be around still, when there were "band wagoners" hating on ljubo, on griff, on jobe. it's not a sudden trend to have a group of haters & a group of lovers for particular players. we're all right & wrong in our opinions - just deal wiv it brah

[Muswellbrookian]

Who are you talking about? There's only one Griff

Exactly. He's ours.

[hawk]

FFS is there any players in the Jets squad that people actually support or want to stay?

are



goody reegz Bizy Zads Griff Hesk to name a few

[parksey]

pv4 may as well leave the forum now that he has stopped doing the quiz

[la bazzle]

Pv4 the new wehrman

[militiamon]

^ Does this mean I'm off the hook?

[parksey]

nah

[The Dunster]

I liked the forum a lot better when Coast Scum didn't comment on our players.

[la bazzle]

^ Does this mean I'm off the hook?

Never. The regz comments were too painful. No nonsense local lad.

[Jeterpool]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjwaqZfjIY

Best quote on the foz! Love scrubs

[Pico]

Vetern Newcastle Jets pair of Emile Heskey and Michael Bridges see long term future with the team

Barry Toohey
The Daily Telegraph
February 21, 2013 12:00AM

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Newcastle Jets English imports, L to R, Michael Bridges and Emile Heskey. Picture: Liam Driver Source: The Daily Telegraph

THEY are the star English double act pivotal to the Newcastle Jets chances of reaching the A-League play-offs this season.

But in the build-up to tomorrow night's crucial clash against Brisbane Roar, Emile Heskey and Michael Bridges have revealed their goals are not just short term with the club.

Both can sense the Jets are building towards something special and are keen for their own on-field partnership to stretch beyond the end of the current campaign.

Heskey did not try to hide his desire to stay in Newcastle yesterday.

He is now waiting on a firm contract offer from the Jets before officially settling his future.

"I've met with the club and they've said they will get something in writing to me so that's what I'm waiting on,"Heskey said.

"I've got a few other options but I'm happy to stay.

"It's been good. It's been refreshing, it's been exciting and the young lads here have really helped me feel that way as well.

"I'm excited about what lies ahead for the lads and the team here."

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Emile Heskey is keen for Michael Bridges to stay with the Jets. Picture: Liam Driver Source: The Daily Telegraph



At 34, Bridges is seven months younger than Heskey and hardly one of the "young lads".

But there is enormous mutual respect between the pair.

Their friendship stretches back 18 years when they roomed together as teenagers while playing for England Under 17's.

Bridges had a role in getting Heskey to the club and says keeping him around is a must.

"He's been fantastic, not only for Newcastle but for the A-League," Bridges said. "And him being here means I'm not the oldest."

As for his own future, Bridges knows he still has work to do to convince coach Gary van Egmond he deserves another contract.

A crowd favourite, he had only his first start for the season alongside Heskey in the 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart a week ago and while he was outstanding, he knows his future rests on more than one game.

"You want to play as long as you can,"Bridges said.

"I love Newcastle. I'm settled here and hopefully one way or another, I can sit down and sort something out with the Jets.

"I'll just use the rest of the season to put my best foot forward and do my best for this football club.

"It will be up to Gary (coach Van Egmond) after that to see if I'm on board again for next season but I want to keep playing."

Heskey says room has to be found in the roster for Bridges.

"Definately,"he said.

"The thing with Bridgy outside his own football ability is his experience and just the way he interacts and helps the young lads.

"He's given a lot to the club.

"It's been tough for him this season not getting on the park all that much but it's never affected his professionalism and the way he's gone about things at training and with the lads."


Can see Bridges being retained for another season at this rate, honestly the bloke has one ok game now everyone is talking about re-signing him and how good he's playing. I think we played just as good with Cooper and that was with no Heskey at the point.

[q-money]

it's the GVE special, one good game and you get a contract

see gallaway

[plague]

I don't know anyone who has met him, and have never seen him out and about like most others (how can he not eat Harry's schnitties?) but Heskey comes across as just a really decent human being.
Always giving the city, the team and his teammates a good talking up.
Good on him.
Love the big fella, sign him up Tinks.

[Jetmaster]

No Bridges....no Heskey. Look at it that way !

With this clubs history though, we usually release 95% of the players that say they want to stay.

We'll stuff up Heskey I know it.

[snake]

I liked the forum a lot better when Coast Scum didn't comment on our players.

lol

[Tiny_Tim]

Y would we even bother singing Heskey? He only even scores tap ins!

[stopper2]

No Bridges....no Heskey. Look at it that way !

With this clubs history though, we usually release 95% of the players that say they want to stay.

We'll stuff up Heskey I know it.

Doesn't it depend on the man with the cash.....Tinkler!
Tinks would be probably saying "Look I got you an EPL star as your marquee Gary and you're struggling to make the top 6!!! not good enough"

[hawk]

Doesn't it depend on the man with the cash.....Tinkler!
Tinks would be probably saying "Look I got you an EPL star as your marquee Gary and you're struggling to make the top 6!!! not good enough"

Or he could be saying... I left you, gazza, to build a decent side around my import and this is what you dish up! To the eastern front vanwhoever you are

[Tiny_Tim]

Doesn't it depend on the man with the cash.....Tinkler!
Tinks would be probably saying "Look I got you an EPL star as your marquee Gary and you're struggling to make the top 6!!! not good enough"

Heskey was neva an EPL star! didn't do nething for United

[MFKS]

VERSATILE Josh Brillante is expected to give the Newcastle Jets a game-day boost by signing a contract extension before Friday night's crucial showdown with Brisbane at Hunter Stadium.

Brillante joined Newcastle this season from the now-defunct Gold Coast on a two-year deal, but the 19-year-old has created such an impression that Jets management are eager to reward him with a longer tenure.

The Newcastle Herald understands Brillante has agreed to terms on a deal that will keep him with the Jets until at least the end of the 2014-15 campaign.

Having played in 14 games for the Gold Coast over the previous two seasons, Brillante has established himself as a regular with the Jets, making 16 appearances, 11 in the starting line-up.

Regarded mainly as a midfielder, he has also deputised as right back and handled that role capably in last week’s 2-0 win against Melbourne Heart.

Newcastle’s decision to extend Brillante’s contract could be a shrewd one because he is expected to represent the Young Socceroos at the FIFA under-20 World Cup, to be held in Turkey in June and July.

Should he attract interest from overseas clubs, the extra year on his contract would strengthen the Jets’ bargaining position with regard to a possible transfer fee.

Meanwhile, Brisbane have rewarded English-born midfielder Luke Brattan with a two-year contract extension.

Speaking after coach Mike Mulvey said he could be one of the A-League’s best midfielders in a few seasons, Brattan said he still felt he ‘‘had a long way to go’’ before feeling comfortable in his pivotal role.

The former Young Socceroo has made 22 appearances for the Roar since debuting against the Gold Coast in August 2010.

But he has stepped up since midfielder Erik Paartalu left last month for the Chinese Super League.

‘‘I haven’t played for a while, but now I am starting to get some game time, so to re-sign is a great honour for me,’’ Brattan said.

He accepted Mulvey’s observation that he still had work to do on his fitness.

‘‘I’ve got a lot to learn. I’ve got to get my fitness up to where it needs to be. Defensively, I have to work on a few things but I’m getting there,’’ he said.

Mulvey likes how Brattan is developing since being handed his chance.
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‘‘Luke has been in the shadows, but he’s shown he wants to be on the ball all the time. Give him a few more years and I think he will be one of best midfielders in the game,’’ he said.

Mulvey felt his players displayed plenty of passion bouncing back from a very tough week to score a 2-0 win over Wellington last weekend.

He promised his players would put pressure on the home side.

‘‘We going to press and we’re going to push high and we’re going to try and take the game to them,’’ he said..:pissup:

[Jeterpool]

Y would we even bother singing Heskey? He only even scores tap ins!

Nice 12 yard tap in he scored last week.

[BodyNovo]

great news about brilliante. been the best ex-goldcoast player of the year to pick up a contract for this year along with traore (brown, bowles, thwaite, etc.) imo

still think his best position is at right back and not in the midfield. probably the best crosser of the ball at the jerks.

[Jetmaster]

Y would we even bother singing Heskey? He only even scores tap ins!

And what is your point ?

I hear these stupid comments from people who don't really understand the game.

I would pay marquee status to anyone who can score 15-20 goals a season, even if they are all inside the six yard box.

[hawk]

great news about brilliante. been the best ex-goldcoast player of the year to pick up a contract for this year along with traore (brown, bowles, thwaite, etc.) imo

still think his best position is at right back and not in the midfield. probably the best crosser of the ball at the jerks.
I would like to see him in his prefered position. He hasnt impressed me much as yet although the talent is there.

[Grimario]

And what is your point ?
I actually thought Tiny_Tim was deliberately playing the dumb fan for that post... considering that is some of the tripe that the FB crowd churn out.

[belchardo]

I actually thought Tiny_Tim was deliberately playing the dumb fan for that post... considering that is some of the tripe that the FB crowd churn out.

me too.

[belchardo]

I would pay marquee status to anyone who can score 15-20 goals a season, even if they are all inside the six yard box.

oh to have players able to hit 15-20 good crosses over a season into the six yard box. :)

[q-money]

it's not something they teach at GVE's academy of hard runnin' and tyre flippin'

[380]

This is good, keep scarey eyes and no need to play Neville ever again. Could not cross his fingers let alone a football.

[ForeverRed]

Heskey was neva an EPL star! didn't do nething for United

surely you jest

[sh10]

surely you jest

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[weston]

Only one change overall...

Newcastle Jets Starting XI: 3. Zenon Caravella, 5. Dominik Ritter, 8. Ruben Zadkovich (c), 9. Emile Heskey, 12. Josh Brillante, 13. Sam Gallaway, 14. Taylor Regan, 19. Michael Bridges, 20. Mark Birighitti (gk), 22. Adam Taggart, 23. Ryan Griffiths.
Bench: 1. Ben Kennedy (gk), 17. James Virgili, 25. Mitch Cooper, 26. Andrew Hoole

Andrew Hoole will be on the bench in place of Craig Goodwin, who will play Youth on Saturday to gain confidence ahead of the stretch of games on the road

EDIT: Wrong Thread... my bad

[hauss]

Changing times but still sitting pretty after 100 days in hot seat
Date
February 23, 2013
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Sebastian Hassett
With his feet firmly under the table, Football Federation Australia boss David Gallop is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.


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Comfortable position … FFA chief executive David Gallop has settled into his new role. Photo: Brendan Esposito
DAVID GALLOP didn't like the look of the offices at Football Federation Australia headquarters when he first arrived. Although plush and new, they lacked something.

''As soon as I walked in, I was a bit shocked to see virtually nothing about football,'' he said. ''It was a sterile and empty place. I thought we should change it.''

A frosted glass wall that immediately greeted visitors has given way to an enormous mural of fans, each of them holding a Socceroos scarf. It is a reminder of who Gallop, and everyone else on this nosebleed level of Whitlam Square, really works for.

''We're changing things around here,'' he says as he moves through the corridors. ''We're opening up the doors.''

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It was a nice, figurative expression - but he meant it literally. There were doors open everywhere. Cliques of power-dressers once gathered in closed spaces with euphemistic names like the ''World Cup Room''. No longer, Gallop says. ''Football should be transparent. I think head office should set that example.''

The 47-year-old looks at home in his office. There's no nervous lingering of public relations personnel, a common theme of interaction with his predecessor, Ben Buckley.

A picture of his family sits under his computer screen, spontaneous laughter filling the frame. Life as Super League's legal rottweiler, even as the NRL's commander-in-chief, is another galaxy away.

This is Gallop's 101st day in charge of football. This interview was meant to take place on the 100th day, except Gallop was in Melbourne taking part in the fans forum roadshow. A fitting excuse.

''I've been doing a lot of listening and having a lot of conversations in this first 100 days,'' he said the night before. ''But I don't think there's an end point to that. It's continual. I plan to keep listening for as long as I'm in the job.''

Although keen to keep an ear to the ground, Gallop feels the time has come to start putting his own stamp on things.

''My sense from outside was that the right strategies were in place but they need to be implemented better,'' he says. ''That remains my view, and we're doing so many things to make the implementation more effective. The first of those things I'm doing is to promote John Kelly from CFO [chief financial officer] to COO [chief operation officer].''

Two hours later, a press release confirming as much is released.

As luck would have it, football, after years of struggle, looks to have found traction in the Australian sporting landscape. Gallop feels he arrived at the right time.

''People come up to me and say 'It's going pretty well, isn't it?' and they expect you to respond by saying 'Yeah, it is.' Thankfully, that's exactly what I can say,'' he says. ''They're enjoying being on the freeway with fresh bitumen for the first time in a long while. I've been really pleased, perhaps even humbled by the welcome. My sense is that people in the game have enjoyed the profile I've brought across. That's personally satisfying.''

But Gallop also comes to football with a reputation, rightly or wrongly, as a crisis manager. He does not mind that.

''Rugby league's resurgence over the past 10 years was to do with having the right foundation stones in place as well as dealing with the unexpected events appropriately. Do that, and people keep faith with the game,'' he says.

''That's why rugby league has been through such a resurgence and no doubt, in this job, there will also be issues that come up.''

Gallop knows his answer gives rise to the inevitable question. Will that ''reactive'' tag stick? ''I reject the suggestion - and I challenge the idea that you don't need to be reactive, because you do,'' he said. ''Things happen that are unexpected. You're not involved in a business where different things come off the conveyor belt every day.''

Football might have any number of challenges, but Gallop has no doubt about his No.1 task. ''To spend its money and use its resources prudently, in such a way that rewards the elite end while taking care of the grassroots,'' he says. ''That means success for the national team, growth in the A-League and capturing young players into our game, and connecting that youth pool with A-League clubs.''

If there's a brewing crisis in the A-League, it concerns the club owners. They are traditionally a volatile bunch. Placating them is no mean feat. ''No two clubs are the same, and they have their own individual problems,'' Gallop says. ''We've just undertaken a huge benchmarking exercise for each club. We want to improve their businesses, but I caution in comparing one club with another. There's huge differences in all 10 clubs but I promise to work with each of them.''

Two clubs under the pump this season for failing to draw crowds have been Melbourne Heart and Wellington Phoenix but Gallop is not too worried.

''When I was at the NRL, we always thought Melbourne and Sydney should have two teams each, and we were pleased they didn't,'' he says. ''Melbourne doesn't have the geographic divide Sydney does, which explains the success of the Wanderers. What they've done is unparalleled in world sport, and given the Victory juggernaut, it's tough for the Heart, but they'll get there.

''On the Phoenix, I think the competition for sporting attention in New Zealand is very high, and that's bred an element of fickleness. If you're team isn't winning, it's hard to pull crowds. I know that from the Warriors.''

Gallop knows a thing or two about salary caps, too, but the A-League's unique marquee and guest allowances mean clubs have enormous spending discrepancies. Central Coast shell out $2.65 million on players; Sydney FC spends more than double that. ''The whole area of these marketing service agreements needs a review,'' he says. ''We need to have a look at what needs finetuning.''

In trying to get Lucas Neill a club, the FFA offered to play a large slice of his salary. Sydney, who are already given FFA money to pay part of Brett Emerton's salary, won Neill's services, frustrating several smaller clubs.

''The starting proposition was the FFA's offer was available to all clubs, not just Sydney,'' Gallop says. ''But having the league make a contribution to certain players is unusual to the world that I come out of. Still, nobody could doubt the importance of marquee players in the league this year and having high-profile Australians coming back. It's a unique circumstance.''

Was he disappointed about missing out on David Beckham? Or embarrassed?

''No, not at all. I think it's a feather in the cap that we were even sounded out,'' he says. ''It wasn't to be; they went in another direction.''

One of the big challenges of the job might not have been obvious. The rampant corporatisation of the Socceroos ''brand'' - and their change in attitude - hasn't gone down well with the football public.

''I can see there's definitely a need to reinvigorate the brand of the Socceroos,'' Gallop says. ''There's a level of disconnect we need to address, both with them and the way we present them. The disconnect is even reflected in pure business terms; the ticket numbers aren't what they used to be. We know the active supporter groups around the Socceroos are frustrated.

''Still, there's a once-in-every-four-years opportunity coming up for the connection to be mended and made as strong as ever. We intend to work towards that.''

Little has impressed Gallop more, however, than the fan engagement that occurs at A-League venues around the country.

''I have been absolutely blown away by it. The active fans are brilliant. It's our most unique selling point against the other codes,'' he says. ''I'd say 99 per cent of those fans do the right thing. A few don't, and that creates some headlines, and we remain vigilant about negative conduct. But we, for one moment, can't let that denigrate the experience you get at so many of our grounds. It's a key part of the game's growth potential.''

Just as big a part of the future will be whether football can attract the next generation of fans, but Gallop says it was already as well placed as any other code.

''One of the first games I went to after taking over was at the Newcastle Jets, and I was amazed at how clearly the game has a youthful demographic attached to it,'' he says. ''I've been to many Newcastle Knights games, and they get great support, but make no mistake, we've got the youth wave.

''We've got young people. They're talking about the game, downloading apps, discussing it on social media. That's possibly the most exciting thing I've seen in my first 100 days.''



Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/changing-times-but-still-sitting-pretty-after-100-days-in-hot-seat-20130222-2ewsx.html#ixzz2Lf6wD9JU

Good Interview with Gallop. He seems to be quite insightful, picking up the lack of connection with the Socceroos and the positives of the youth demographic.

[Jetmaster]

Also encouraged that he is looking at the service agreements farce.

[joel31]

Y would we even bother singing Heskey? He only even scores tap ins!
I posted something similar in the Emile Heskey thread and got abused

[Jetmaster]

Gypos could be struggling to get on....from Mel's Twitter...

The rain in Gosford is unbelievable. Pitch inspections ahead of the #NYLDecider and #CCMvMV being conducted at Bluetongue #foxfootball

[Thomas477]

Gypos could be struggling to get on....from Mel's Twitter...

The rain in Gosford is unbelievable. Pitch inspections ahead of the #NYLDecider and #CCMvMV being conducted at Bluetongue #foxfootball

NYL has been canned, must be getting close to the point when the HAL gets called off as well.

[Jetmaster]

And considering Archie and Flores are out could be a blessing !

[My2BobsWorth]

I posted something similar in the Emile Heskey thread and got abused

Don't worry bout it, strong views from all on here,Tiny seems to be verging on troll though

[hawk]

Andrew Hoole will be on the bench in place of Craig Goodwin, who will play Youth on Saturday to gain confidence ahead of the stretch of games on the road


who was the fw that decided this? If goody isnt injured then he doesnt need to be demoted to a lack luster youth game. another dickhead idea

[Jeterpool]

who was the fw that decided this? If goody isnt injured then he doesnt need to be demoted to a lack luster youth game. another dickhead idea

Sounds like the members idea from earlier in the season

[Pico]

Jets keeper in scouts' sights
By ROBERT DILLON
Feb. 24, 2013, 10:30 p.m.

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TOP CATCH: Mark Birighitti's fine form in goal has created overseas interest. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

JETS chief executive Robbie Middleby is confident goalkeeper Mark Birighitti is in no rush to leave Newcastle, despite attracting interest from European clubs.

Talent scouts from two European clubs attended Newcastle's 0-0 draw with Brisbane on Friday night to put Birighitti and other players from both clubs under the microscope.

Birighitti, 21, is under contract to the Jets until the end of next season, but the club would not stand in his way if he attracted a serious offer from overseas.

"If an opportunity came up for Mark or any of our young players, we'd have to consider it," Middleby said yesterday.

"You don't want to stand in anyone's way if it is a chance to enhance their career.

"But in Mark's case, I know he loves it in Newcastle, he's enjoying the experience he is getting from playing regularly, and he would have to weigh that up.

"If you're in the A-League and getting a game each week, that might be more beneficial in developing as a player than joining a club overseas as their second- or third-string keeper."

Middleby said regardless of what transpired, Birighitti would not be leaving Newcastle before season's end.

Should he then receive an offer too good to refuse, the Jets have experienced Ben Kennedy and young Socceroos keeper Jack Duncan eager to take up the gloves.

Kennedy, who made his debut in 2006, was Newcastle's player of the year last season but has spent most of this season on the bench, watching Birighitti make 17 starting appearances.

Middleby said the two scouts and an independent player agent attended Friday's match with Newcastle's blessing.

He said it was inevitable that A-League clubs would occasionally lose players to lucrative overseas outfits.

"We could have four or five representatives [Connor Chapman, Mitch Oxborrow, Josh Brillante, Adam Taggart and Jack Duncan] playing at the Under-20 World Cup later in the year," he said.

"Obviously that's a big stage, and if any of them do well, there might be interest from clubs overseas.

"If that happens, it's obviously going to be difficult to keep them.

"For the club, it's disappointing when that happens. But even though the A-League is getting stronger, players are always going to want to test themselves overseas if they get that opportunity."

www.theherald.com.au/story/1322699/jets-keeper-in-scouts-sights/?cs=306



Would not be surprised if he is gone before next season starts.

[pv4]

but..

surely they're looking at BK?

:gent:

[belchardo]

Middleby said the two scouts and an independent player agent attended Friday's match with Newcastle's blessing.

lol. cause they could have stopped them attending a match open to the public.

[MFKS]

Middleby said the two scouts and an independent player agent attended Friday's match with Newcastle's blessing.


lol. cause they could have stopped them attending a match open to the public.

Miiddleby most likely hosted them in one of the corporate boxes on HSG tab

[seldom]

see ya Biz

[Raw Boned Youngster]

the shop window - just what the club and Tinks wants. Good business.

[baldrick]

Northern NSW Football extends its condolences and sincere sympathy to the family of well-known football identity Mr Bill Turner, having learned today of his passing last Friday February 22.
Bill succumbed to a short illness after many years of unfaltering service to his much loved game of football.

One of the most respected school football tournaments in Australia carries his name, the Bill Turner Cup (Boys) and Bill Turner Trophy (Girls).

Bill was a Life Member of Northern NSW Football, in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the sport in this Region.

His record as a leading sports administrator is acknowledged annually by Northern NSW Football who presents the Bill Turner Award named in his honour to the leading sports administrator from across Northern NSW. The awarding of this accolade will continue as a fitting tribute to a man who has given countless hours of his life to a game that he loved.

Bill was synonymous however for his passion for fostering the growth of football within schools. Bill has been involved in school football for over 40 years.

Bills vision for school football commenced in the 1960’s and he was a founding member of the national schools football organisation that continues today as the School Sport Australia Soccer program. Many legends of Australian football were part of this program including Craig Johnston.

Bill was instrumental in starting the Northern New South Wales Schools Soccer Association consisting of members that went on to represent Newcastle United in the fledgling National Soccer League competition and also Australia.

Bill’s vision not only included school football but also junior football. The development programs Bill commenced were the forerunner of the elite programs now conducted at the regional academies of sport.

Bill however will always be remembered for his contribution to football in the competition that bears his name: the Bill Turner Cup. In 1979, Bill started this competition with 34 teams.

In 2013 the Bill Turner Cup with over 400 schools competing, extending from Cairns to Northern Victoria is arguably one of the largest football knockout competitions in the world.




http://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/index.php?id=10&tx_ttnews[year]=2013&tx_ttnews[month]=02&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=2199&cHash=5b08bb298ff8e18e87a4f7b96b844105

[Chadandkira12]

I have known bill all my life and he loved his soccer such a big loss and will be a huge funeral

[sammydog]

World Game saying Ryan Griffiths is off to China.

[seldom]

I have known bill all my life and he loved his soccer such a big loss and will be a huge funeral

Sad news...top notch guy...aahh the Booragul High memories come flooding back...RIP Bill

[Blackmac79]

**** me. Fire sale coming up....

Tinklers done. Burning jets on way down to save knights. Hates football, frank, FFA and FIFA, good mates with sepp though.

Thanks for the fun times.

[Swifts]

World Game saying Ryan Griffiths is off to China.

Griffo denied this on twitter yesterday.

[furns]

Vale Bill Turner.

Remember playing in the Cup during my school days.

[Pico]

Ricki Herbert to quit as Wellington Phoenix coach, says New Zealand media

AAP
February 26, 2013 6:01AM

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GONER: Ricki Herbert has quit as Wellington {hoenix A-League coach, according to reports. Source: AFP

RICKI Herbert is poised to announce his resignation as Wellington Phoenix coach, according to a New Zealand media report.

Herbert will stand down today, ending a six-year tenure, NewstalkZB reports.

The 51-year-old won't lead the club, currently bottom of the league, in their A-League home match against Newcastle Jets tomorrow.

The report said assistant coach Chris Greenacre would take charge of the side for that game and the remainder of the season.

All Whites coach Herbert has held the Phoenix role since the club was formed in 2007.



The nix to have a form spike with the new coach just in time for our arrival. Funny how he's going to step down and one of the reasons we had to move the match was because of his commitments to the NZ national team.

[Pico]

Future up in air as Newcastle Jets ground Ryan Griffiths

Barry Toohey
The Daily Telegraph
February 26, 2013 12:00AM

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Newcastle Jets striker Ryan Griffiths has been left out of the squad to play the Phoenix in Wellington. Picture: Robert Mckell Source: The Daily Telegraph

THE immediate playing future of Newcastle Jets striker Ryan Griffiths was under a cloud last night after he was left out of the squad to meet the Phoenix in Wellington in their deferred A-League clash tomorrow night.

The Jets, who are walking a playoffs tightrope, travelled to New Zealand yesterday without their leading goal-scorer, who was instead in talks with club management about his future early last night.

Jets CEO Robbie Middleby refused to comment on Griffiths' status but club sources have confirmed it is not a discipline issue.

"We aren't making any comment at this stage," Middleby said.

Griffiths trained with the Jets yesterday morning but it was clear during the session he wasn't going to be a part of the travelling squad.

When asked was Griffiths injured or being rested with a view to playing him in Melbourne this weekend, coach Gary van Egmond said: "Ryan's fine. There's some other things going on which I can't really talk about so we'll just leave it at that."

It's understood Griffiths and Van Egmond haven't always seen eye to eye at training but The Daily Telegraph understands there's been no falling out and his current issue is not connected to the coach.

It was unclear last night if any of his teammates were aware of his situation with some believing he was simply being rested and would be back for the Melbourne Victory clash on Sunday.

Youngster Craig Goodwin is likely to come into the starting side for Griffiths against the Phoenix with Mario Jesic, who hasn't featured for the Jets at all this season, set to come off the bench.



So its apparently not a fall out with the coach, gives more weight to the transfer talk.

[Pico]

CHINESE WHISPERS: Ryan’s absence fuels talk of Asian transfer
By James Gardiner
Feb. 26, 2013, 1:30 a.m.

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HEADING OFF?: Ryan Griffiths at training yesterday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

RYAN Griffiths could be set to leave the Newcastle Jets for a cashed-up Chinese club.

Griffiths trained with the Jets yesterday but did not travel with the squad to Wellington for the crucial clash against the Phoenix at Westpac Stadium tomorrow.

The 31-year-old, who is the club’s equal leading goal-scorer this season alongside Emile Heskey with nine and has contributed five assists, is injury free and has been a permanent member of the starting side.

‘‘He has some other things that are going on, which I can’t really talk about at this moment, more personal things,’’ coach Gary van Egmond said. ‘‘I will leave it at that.’’

The Chinese Super League kicks off on March 8. Griffiths, who has a year to run on his contract at the Jets, spent three years in China at Liaoning Whowin and Beijing Guoan, where he combined with older brother Joel to win a championship.

Liaoning are among a host of clubs yet to fill their overseas quota.

Griffiths was last night linked on Chinese social media site Sina Weibo to League One club Beijing Baxy.

Any deal would include a sizeable transfer fee for the Jets.

Newcastle knocked back an approach for Kiwi international Jeremy Brockie from Liaoning Whowin at a similar stage last season.

Craig Goodwin is likely to take Griffiths’s place on the right wing against the Phoenix.

After a spectacular start to the campaign, Goodwin’s form has plateaued and he was left off the teamsheet for the scoreless draw with Brisbane Roar. He played 60 minutes for the youth team in a 3-1 loss to the Roar on Sunday.

‘‘It has been good for him to reboot the batteries, so to speak, and get some confidence with the younger ones,’’ van Egmond said of the Adelaide-born winger.

‘‘He came in and it all happened very quickly for him. From that perspective – it is his first full season of A-League – they get pretty tired, players who are not used to it.’’

Marko Jesic was the other fresh face in the 16-man squad that left for Wellington yesterday. Jesic returned on the weekend from the US, where he was on trial with the New England Revolution.

The former Olyroos front man, who is unlikely to be offered a new contract at the Jets, scored the match-sealer in a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls in the Desert Diamond Cup and remains hopeful of securing a contract in the Major Soccer League.

Before heading to the US, he scored a hat-trick, his third of the campaign, for the Jets youth league against the Western Sydney Wanderers.

‘‘He has a real spring in his step,’’ van Egmond said.

‘‘They say sometimes a change is as good as a holiday. ‘‘He has come back really refreshed looked really sharp at training this morning.

‘‘Again we are looking at people with more footballing in the front area and people who threaten to score.

‘‘The one thing Marko can do is score.’’

Van Egmond said he would go with his strongest side against the 10th-placed Phoenix – which makes Griffiths’s omission more startling – before rotating players for the match against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.

‘‘For the mainstay of the Wellington game we will stay intact with what we have been going with,’’ van Egmond said.

‘The Melbourne game will be a bit different. We will definitely need to rest a few bodies.’’

Jets (likely): Mark Birighitti; Josh Brillante, Taylor Regan, Dominik Ritter, Sam Gallaway; Zenon Caravella, Ruben Zadkovich; Craig Goodwin, Michael Bridges, Adam Taggart; Emile Heskey. Res: Ben Kennedy, James Virgili, Mitch Cooper, Marko Jesic, Andrew Hoole.

www.theherald.com.au/story/1326030/chinese-whispers-ryans-absence-fuels-talk-of-asian-transfer/?cs=303


So Griff to jet off and net Tinks a cool transfer fee, must have been why he didn't shell out for that ATO court case, wanted to wait and use the transfer fund's

[Raw Boned Youngster]

The Jets are a shop window under the current model - where's Captain Obvious?

[Pico]

Jets digging for pot of gold
By James Gardiner
Feb. 26, 2013, 1:30 a.m.

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LISTEN UP: Assistant coach Craig Deans talks to the players yesterday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

COACH Gary van Egmond has not done the maths but he doubts that the Jets will need as many points as last season to qualify for the A-League final series.

One thing van Egmond was certain of was that ‘‘every point you can get is like gold’’. The Jets take on bogey side Wellington Phoenix in a rescheduled clash in the New Zealand capital tomorrow night.

A win – which Newcastle haven’t achieved in Wellington since 2007 – would take the Jets another step closer to the post-season and all but kill off the hosts.

With five rounds remaining, Newcastle sit in sixth place on 27 points, behind Melbourne Heart on goal difference and in front of Sydney by the same notion.

The Heart finished sixth last season on 37 points, two clear of the Jets.

‘‘There are five games left and four teams within two points,’’ van Egmond said before departing yesterday.

‘‘Every point you can get is like gold. I don’t think you are going to need as many points as last year because there is so many teams playing each other. There will be chopping and changing.’’

The Wellington game, which was moved forward from March 23 despite the protests of the Jets, follows a scoreless draw against Brisbane Roar and is the second of a potentially season-defining four matches in 14 days. They fly from Wellington to Melbourne for a battle against the Victory on Sunday and return home to meet Perth Glory on March 8.

Van Egmond was reluctant to place a minimum points value on the next 10 days.

‘‘I don’t want to put any expectation on the players,’’ he said.

‘‘I think it will go right down to the wire.’’

The Jets were livid when Football Federation Australia rescheduled the fixture to accommodate New Zealand World Cup qualifiers, for which the Phoenix will supply the bulk of the squad.

‘‘We have said enough about that,’’ van Egmond said when pressed on the subject.

‘‘The most important thing is for us to focus on the positives.

‘‘We are going there with a lot of confidence from the performances and results of the past few weeks.’’

The Jets ended an eight-game losing streak in Wellington with a 1-all draw at the Cake Tin in round 18 on January 27.

The Jets stayed on Australian time, eating and sleeping in their normal patterns, and will adopt the same approach.

‘‘We tried that and it was good,’’ van Egmond said.

Captain Ruben Zadkovich said the draw had exorcised a few demons and he was confident of another positive result.

‘‘I think what helps is that we have a lot of young players who haven’t been there that many times and for them that issue doesn’t really mean anything, it’s new experiences,’’ he said.

‘‘We’ve got a really good squad and a good chance to get something out of this game.

‘‘The more I look at the ladder, the more I just think that it’s all in our own hands.’’

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1326096/jets-digging-for-pot-of-gold/?cs=306



Wellington in last place, have lost their coach from all reports the day before the game, Jets got a draw last start, clearly its a nix win 3-0, can't wait to see GVE excuses if we lose to last place.

[Jetmaster]

Love how "personal reasons" gets warped into so many different things by the media.

One paper says transfer, another says coach bust up !!!

Let's hope it isn't something like an illness in the family.....

[boz-monaut]

it's his missus birthday

[Jeterpool]

Adam needs help with stocktake on his clothing lines.

[pv4]

feb 28 is chinese transfer deadline

apparently ryan has signed, sealed & delivered with beijing baxy in the china league 1 (or second division)

[lquiquer]

feb 28 is chinese transfer deadline

apparently ryan has signed, sealed & delivered with beijing baxy in the china league 1 (or second division)

Also prob be sold to FC in september (after prob saying on chinese TV in august that he could only play for the Jets in the A-League)

[cheflyf]

He has also been very quiet on twitter, hes goneeeeeeee

[Bon]

Also prob be sold to FC in september (after prob saying on chinese TV in august that he could only play for the Jets in the A-League)

Hahaha.. I see what you did there..

[Captain Obvious]

The Jets are a shop window under the current model - where's Captain Obvious?

Me and my friend the Lolzturtle have been out stocking up on Peptides.
I feel we have a busy few weeks coming up.

[Tiny_Tim]

I dont get y you would go to china! i love Ryan. The a league is so much better. Chinese r poor, good luck getting paid!

[Mr_Magoo]

I sell heskey buy Ryan make him captain and this is how he repays me. He has no respect for Fantasy Football

[militiamon]

Someone will probably beat me to posting the news article the Jets have just put out about Ryan, so I will just say:

Why the fxxx are we letting him go on a free when he still has over a year left on his contract? Did he really hate it so much here? Does the club not rate him so poorly that they won't even ask for a fiver?

Far out.

[Rocknerd]

Someone will probably beat me to posting the news article the Jets have just put out about Ryan, so I will just say:

Why the fxxx are we letting him go on a free when he still has over a year left on his contract? Did he really hate it so much here? Does the club not rate him so poorly that they won't even ask for a fiver?

Far out.

Agreed, Who gives away a starting XI with no compensation. This club is a joke, Tinks could have paid off the ATO debt with the sale FFS!

[q-money]

herp we got da right griffiths derp

[q-money]

I dont get y you would go to china! i love Ryan. The a league is so much better. Chinese r poor, good luck getting paid!

:rof:

[BodyNovo]

awaits AIS signing with zero pedigree

FFS gary.

[coastiehater]

probably had one of them famous griffith dummy spits that runs through the family. can we make it a griffiths free zone with our squad policy ? Considering they all love jumpin ship when we need them most, i say f*ck them! im sure its 99.9% to do with gary but fark me theres only 2 months of football left if were lucky! f*ck gve & f*ck anyone with the last name griffiths

[weston]

Positive... More of taggart please.

I don't think I have to run through the negatives.

Ffs....

[Grimario]

awaits AIS signing with zero pedigree

FFS gary.

Mark Marino. Makes perfect sense... currently at AIS, part of U16 squad. Sign him up, Gazza.

[Grimario]

I don't think I have to run through the negatives.
Has anyone else taken penalties for us?

[Jeterpool]

WTF!!!

Bet this makes the people in the Upper Western Stand happy because now they can't whinge about Gary not substituting him!

So who's taking pens now?

If your name is Griffiths, you just break Jets fans hearts

[BodyNovo]

now just gotta await michael bridges 2 year extension and its been a great day FFS.

terrible terrible day.

[plague]

So it's officially a free? Or still speculation?
This will determine my reaction to it all.
Club multis please confirm figure.
Cheers.

[Grimario]

So it's officially a free? Or still speculation?
This will determine my reaction to it all.
Club multis please confirm figure.
Cheers.

Tis official, based on the wording of the presser.


Newcastle Jets striker Ryan Griffiths has decided to join Beijing Baxi FC, leaving the Jets effective immediately.

Griffiths requested a release from his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the 2013/14 season.

“It is disappointing to lose a player like Ryan but we didn’t want to stand in his way when making this move was important for his family,” CEO Robbie Middleby said.

“Any transfer decision is case-by-case, and as Ryan has been weighing up a move to China for some time, we understand his decision.

“Ryan has been a great player for the Club and we wish him well at Beijing Baxi.”

Griffiths departs the Jets after playing 55 games for the Club.

“This was a hard decision because I love this Club and town but I needed to consider my young family and do what is best for them, and right now that is going to play in China,” Griffiths said.

“I will always appreciate the management of the Jets for supporting me at this point in my career.

“One of the great things about the Club is that at any time you can sit down, talk about your problems or opportunities and they will discuss it and attempt to come up with the best scenario or outcome for all concerned.”

Coach Gary van Egmond is disappointed to lose Griffiths but understands his decision.

“While our preference was for Ryan to stay, we understand at 32 years of age, going over to China now secures his family financially,” van Egmond said.

[leftrightout]

So it's officially a free? Or still speculation?
This will determine my reaction to it all.
Club multis please confirm figure.
Cheers.

I'm not unhappy, I think he has been very average for most of this season! If he had been playing great than I'd be pissed!
Better to get rid of a player who is not in form and doesn't want to be here than keep him!

[plague]

So now we have mining companies designing a mining tax, licensed clubs designing pokie reform and players running our clubs transfer policy?

Van Egmond and Middleby will have tremendous success as Labor politicians once they leave.
What a pack of spineless, amateurs we have running our club.
Can handle he's gone, can't handle we got **** all for it.

Absolute suckers.

[sammydog]

Free transfer is crazy business. Let him go, fine, but at least make some coin from the transfer. Irrespective of whether people rate him or not, he was starting each game and if the Chinese wanted him that bad, make them pay.

I get the bad feeling something ugly is going on behind the scenes. Jobe walked before the end of his contract, Griff wanted out, whos next or are we lining up for another offseason wondering if we have a club?

[Rocknerd]

So now we have mining companies designing a mining tax, licensed clubs designing pokie reform and players running our clubs transfer policy?

Van Egmond and Middleby will have tremendous success as Labor politicians once they leave.
What a pack of spineless, amateurs we have running our club.
Can handle he's gone, can't handle we got **** all for it.

Absolute suckers.

This, This and this! so pissed that we continue to **** ourselves even though there are plenty of whores available!

[belchardo]

So now we have mining companies designing a mining tax, licensed clubs designing pokie reform and players running our clubs transfer policy?

Van Egmond and Middleby will have tremendous success as Labor politicians once they leave.
What a pack of spineless, amateurs we have running our club.
Can handle he's gone, can't handle we got **** all for it.

Absolute suckers.

great post. witty and with a bit of pointed political commentary.

two thumbs up.

[stopper2]

^^^
A few years back I used to think Arnold was a muppet with no idea.
Our club is run by the biggest muppets in the A-League!

[Jeterpool]

I get the bad feeling something ugly is going on behind the scenes. Jobe walked before the end of his contract, Griff wanted out, whos next or are we lining up for another offseason wondering if we have a club?


This

[380]

This

+ 1 and enforced by the fact it was all done nil cost.

[westjet]

I get the bad feeling something ugly is going on behind the scenes. Jobe walked before the end of his contract, Griff wanted out, whos next or are we lining up for another offseason wondering if we have a club?

This worries me too - senior players starting to get unsettled doesn't fill me with confidence for the next few years. Gary's ego might be about to destroy the team again and leave us another year of "building"

Ryan hasn't been at his best this year but FFS not getting a transfer fee. Not a great source but transfer market rates him at about $600000 how could we not get something:banghead::bs:

GVE out
Middleby out
Deans out

[RedMexican]

no fee ?
jerks ? :wub:

[Grimario]

Jerks have posted a video message from Griff on FB. Can't find link. Can't watch on work laptop via remote desktop, kills it.

Someone tell me if I should get tissues ready.

[Jeterpool]

This worries me too - senior players starting to get unsettled doesn't fill me with confidence for the next few years. Gary's ego might be about to destroy the team again and leave us another year of "building"

Ryan hasn't been at his best this year but FFS not getting a transfer fee. Not a great source but transfer market rates him at about $600000 how could we not get something:banghead::bs:

GVE out
Middleby out
Deans out

The whole "no fee" thing has me the most riled. I bet tinks is pissed too

[weston]

On Jets TV he said he hopes he can play for the Jets again.

This is his second stint in Newcastle.... he now hopes for a third. If he wants to leave than fine, go. But can we get something for it? oh, hang on, we got a belief he will be back. Awesome.

You want to play with the Jets again... heres an idea, DON"T LEAVE IN THE FIRST PLACE! Love the bloke and everything but ffs, leaving us twice and expecting to come back a third time i am in no way, shape or form happy about. You either want to be here or you don't.

EDIT: Can't believe how much i ****ed up my spelling in this

[weston]

Jerks have posted a video message from Griff on FB. Can't find link. Can't watch on work laptop via remote desktop, kills it.

Someone tell me if I should get tissues ready.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=627935640553642

[Thomas477]

Someone will probably beat me to posting the news article the Jets have just put out about Ryan, so I will just say:

Why the fxxx are we letting him go on a free when he still has over a year left on his contract? Did he really hate it so much here? Does the club not rate him so poorly that they won't even ask for a fiver?

Far out.

Agreed. ****ing embarrassing that we didn't get anything for him. I am fairly certain Middleby does not have a ****ing clue what he is doing. First he doesn't offer Griffo a contract, now he lets RyGriff go for free, FFS.

As for RyGriff, I don't want him back. This setting up his family for life business is full of crap. The rest of us don't set our families up for life by 35, what's wrong with getting a job after football? Kanta is doing Architecture, Da Puzzle and Patafta did/are doing Law. The simple fact of the matter is that Beijing probably offered him a salary 3-4 times what he's getting here and he took it (not that I blame him for doing so). Don't insult the fans by saying its setting you up for life, you want to come back etc. The fact is he took the money when it was offered to him, with no regard for the contract he signed.

Still want J.Griff back though :wub:

[Grimario]

Flogs on Facebook, dead set. Some of them should be shot.

[prawnhead]

The whole "no fee" thing has me the most riled. I bet tinks is pissed too

Aside from the football pros and Cons what an aweful business/commercial decision. Tinks doesn't give a flying #uck though.

[Thomas477]

And just to add to my rant about Middleby, now he wants Kewell as a replacement for Griff.

This is the same Kewell who hasn't played for something like 12 months and who probably wouldn't be match fit for the first month or two. Plus throw in the circus that surrounds him and Middleby can GTFO if he wants to follow through this.

EDIT: Surely if Tinks does hand in the license, we should be fine? With the cap being covered by the TV deal, surely sponsorship $$$ should cover other costs?

[la bazzle]

On no not Harry kewell.... I'd hate to see heaps of people come watch him play noooooooooo

[The Dunster]

The free transfer is most likely pending that Ryu doesn't open his mouth about what sort of an abortion the club has become.

Jobe being paid for the rest of the season would be for similar reasons I'm sure.

Well done to GVE for creating this ****ing mess.

[sammydog]

Where did the Kewell talk come from? Assuming he was fit, surely that wouldn't be all bad, but it doesn't fit youth policy.

[joel31]

probably had one of them famous griffith dummy spits that runs through the family. can we make it a griffiths free zone with our squad policy ? Considering they all love jumpin ship when we need them most, i say f*ck them! im sure its 99.9% to do with gary but fark me theres only 2 months of football left if were lucky! f*ck gve & f*ck anyone with the last name griffiths
Yes when theres more money talked about all Griffiths lose their loyalty

[joel31]

Has anyone else taken penalties for us?
Bridges did a few years ago

[scozzygt]

Yes when theres more money talked about all Griffiths lose their loyalty

:whistling:
:violin:

[snake]

thomas clearly showing he's not of working age.

why would ryan want to work a pleb job like us peasants when he has the chance to kick back and enjoy life?

i'm sure he wants to take up gyprocking after he's done

congrats ryan. keep sucking that juicy sticky chicken while you have the legs (y)

[Schultz]

Good show Griffo, you had a good run :lulz:

[stopper2]

On no not Harry kewell.... I'd hate to see heaps of people come watch him play noooooooooo
Took Harry about 1/3 of the season for Victory before he hit his straps last year. A year older and not having played for nearly 12 months i think if these "heaps of people" come to watch Harry now they are going to go away pretty disappointed.
He will fit in here though because it seems that no one else wants him!!!

[lquiquer]

who's that bloke? What have i done wrong?......Jets for ever......help 258

[RedMexican]

Took Harry about 1/3 of the season for Victory before he hit his straps last year. A year older and not having played for nearly 12 months i think if these "heaps of people" come to watch Harry now they are going to go away pretty disappointed.
He will fit in here though because it seems that no one else wants him!!!

wont happen, isnt washed up enough yet.

[380]

And just to add to my rant about Middleby, now he wants Kewell as a replacement for Griff.

This is the same Kewell who hasn't played for something like 12 months and who probably wouldn't be match fit for the first month or two. Plus throw in the circus that surrounds him and Middleby can GTFO if he wants to follow through this.

EDIT: Surely if Tinks does hand in the license, we should be fine? With the cap being covered by the TV deal, surely sponsorship $$$ should cover other costs?

Kewell ?. Source ?.

[Thomas477]

Kewell ?. Source ?.

Middleby on NBN. Said something along the lines of we're looking at him as a potential replacement for RyGriff. No announcement of an approach, but he did say we're looking at him.

[plague]

I have absolutely no faith in Middleby doing anything remotely resembling a sensible business transaction.

[sammydog]

I have absolutely no faith in Middleby doing anything remotely resembling a sensible business transaction.

Which means Kewell for Australian Marquee on more than heskey

[Thomas477]

Which means Kewell for Australian Marquee on more than heskey

Wouldn't surprise me tbh. This is why i welcomed Gallop as CEO. He knows how to run a business, what qualifications does Middleby have to run the Jets as CEO? I know we want "football" people in control of our clubs and whatnot, but i would prefer to have some who knows how to run a business in charge, as opposed to a football person who doesn't have any qualifications or training.

[The Dunster]

Thank **** Bobby Petta is retired and living in Scotland.

[380]

Middleby on NBN. Said something along the lines of we're looking at him as a potential replacement for RyGriff. No announcement of an approach, but he did say we're looking at him.

Cheers for that, missed the news on the square box.

Mixed emotions i have about this interest in the H. Would love to see him here if and a very big if he was still able to produce and reckon one of the best evenings we have had in a long time at Hunter stadium was last season when from memory close to 17.5k turned up for the Victory game. I know people who came from as far as Kempsey that evening just because the whole family wanted to see him play.

I can see what the club would be trying to achieve with this one but at the end of the day we want Harry the footballer with something still to contribute not just the Harry that pulls people through the gate.

[weston]

Cheers for that, missed the news on the square box.

Mixed emotions i have about this interest in the H. Would love to see him here if and a very big if he was still able to produce and reckon one of the best evenings we have had in a long time at Hunter stadium was last season when from memory close to 17.5k turned up for the Victory game. I know people who came from as far as Kempsey that evening just because the whole family wanted to see him play.

I can see what the club would be trying to achieve with this one but at the end of the day we want Harry the footballer with something still to contribute not just the Harry that pulls people through the gate.

If we are chasing Harry... than sign him up for rest of season on a guest stink (Neill to Sydney) and see how he goes and than make a decision for next season. How could it hurt?

[380]

^ that would be the way to go i reckon. If he shows something sign him for next but not on huge bikkies. If he is truly after a chance at making the next world cup then offering him a standard deal would be a good tester in regards to wether its about the dough or a world cup spot.

[tenschooners]

re Kewell; It sounded like Middleby was responding to a question that was specifically about kewell. he didn't rule it out but it's a bit different to coming out and saying that we're chasing him.

[leftrightout]

If we are chasing Harry... than sign him up for rest of season on a guest stink (Neill to Sydney) and see how he goes and than make a decision for next season. How could it hurt?

Great idea... Too great for middleby to actually put into action!

I honestly think he would still go well, I thought he did a good job in a shocking team last season (I even think gve is a step up from the muppet victory had last season!)

[namwob99]

FFA paying for H?

[weston]

FFA paying for H?

Are we in the sydney region?

[380]

FFA paying for H?


If i remeber correctly only just a couple of months ago Gallop ruled out the FFA assisting in any way including financially or otherwise when it came to H.

[northern_swan]

re Kewell; It sounded like Middleby was responding to a question that was specifically about kewell. he didn't rule it out but it's a bit different to coming out and saying that we're chasing him.

This. Thought he was straight batting the question really. Iirc something was said about a fee to the club and RGriff being on 10x the salary the Jets are paying. Can't argue with that. If someone overseas offered me 700k to do my job I'd be on the next plane out.

[pv4]

I don't quite understand this transfer.

china are still in their transfer window, but we are not. so legally they couldn't pay a fee for him, is that right?

[stopper2]

Wouldn't surprise me tbh. This is why i welcomed Gallop as CEO. He knows how to run a business, what qualifications does Middleby have to run the Jets as CEO? I know we want "football" people in control of our clubs and whatnot, but i would prefer to have some who knows how to run a business in charge, as opposed to a football person who doesn't have any qualifications or training.

Bring back Remo!!!

[stopper2]

If we are chasing Harry... than sign him up for rest of season on a guest stink (Neill to Sydney) and see how he goes and than make a decision for next season. How could it hurt?

How could it hurt?.....just another short term band-aid solution.

[weston]

How could it hurt?.....just another short term band-aid solution.

Really i don't think we need to look at anyone else for this season... just make do with what we have... we've got Goodwin on the left wing, Virgilli righ wing, Heskey up front and all we need to do is see who can replace Griff in the role behind Heskey.... Options are Brown, Bridges, Taggart, Cooper and Ribeiro.

I think browns had his chance, Bridges imo has looked good but he is not a 90 minute player anymore. I would like to see Ribeiro given ago at least. But if i had to pick someone to play their for the rest of the season and it would be between Taggart and Cooper. Taggart would edge it for me.

[furns]

RyGriffs Agent on twitter is saying there was an undisclosed transfer fee

[WolfMan]

RyGriffs Agent on twitter is saying there was an undisclosed transfer fee

$0 is an undisclosed amount.... sky is falling etc.

[Bon]

herp we got da right griffiths derp

Hahahaha.. I've been guilty of saying that.. I'll put it down to an idiotic attempt at optimism..

[plague]

RyGriffs Agent on twitter is saying there was an undisclosed transfer fee

I call BS on that (the fee not your post).
If it was anything the club would have announced it to pump up their own tyres.
Middleby, feel free to prove me wrong and ill be the first to apologise otherwise ill continue to think that you are a terrible businessman and negotiator.

[plague]

herp we got da right griffiths derp

So I guess we move on to Jon Griff now yeah?

[pv4]

middleby said/wrote something today about the club received a fee, but didn't say how much it was. also said how it wasn't about the money but ryan's well-being etc.

he also mentioned that we don't have an aust marquee on the books, but ryan's wages were close enough to marquee wages, so we'll be looking at aust marquee for next season

[380]

I call BS on that (the fee not your post).
If it was anything the club would have announced it to pump up their own tyres.
Middleby, feel free to prove me wrong and ill be the first to apologise otherwise ill continue to think that you are a terrible businessman and negotiator.

This.

Only seemed to get a mention that there was a fee once many started asking the question. Nutta in any of the early anouncements and another example of why RM should not be holding such an important position at this club.

[Beeen]

Just ****en bring back full strength beer ya vaginas.

[Bon]

just ****en bring back full strength beer ya vaginas.

this!

[Lionel Hutz]

I cant believe all the negativity im reading about the griffiths transfer. If a player who is 32 and wants to get a large pay day before he retires so he can set his family up for life then i say good luck to him. Would you do the same if you were in his position? i know i would. lets face it, the A league wont ever be viewed as a cash cow unless you are a decent overseas footballer (eg ADP)
You all seem to whinge about there being no transfer fee (which was undisclosed so you can be sure there wasnt). We couldve easily said no to the chinese club, griffiths hangs around for the remaining 18months and we pay him his wage/bonuses etc. He would be unhappy as he didnt get his transfer, thus lowering team morale and we waste hundreds of thousands of dollars paying him when he doesnt want to play for us.
I say thanks for your service ryan, now lets find the next group of players to become a fan favourite and move on.

[joel31]

The Kewell story is on Foxsports as well http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/newcastle-jets-show-interest-in-harry-kewell-following-shock-departure-of-ryan-griffiths-to-china/story-e6frf4gl-1226586474244

[plague]

I don't care that Griffiths has gone (esp considering it was great for him financially). I think he's been a really good player and wish him well.
My problem is that Middlebys job is to run a business (sadly football is a business thesedays). For him to give away our leading goalscorer, an in demand player and leader of our team for nothing astounds me.
This 'undisclosed fee' very well could be 70 bagillion dollars but it also could be 5 cents. If Middleby did a good deal then believe me, the media would know about it.
Until I hear an official figure ill assume its around three fifths of **** all.
And if we said no to Griffiths going, you honestly think he'd pout and refuse to put in the effort and white ant the club?
Dead wrong I say. How much would he be worth as a free agent in 18 months time if he was refusing to play, or being a knob. Would he really attract offers of "10 times his current income?".
No he wouldn't, he would be costing himself potential income wouldn't he?
Griffiths ain't that silly, in fact I say he'd work just as hard or even harder to attract clubs willing to pay something for him.
I feel we've been let down by the man who's first priority is the club and its future, not his mates getting a better payday.

[hawk]

kewell is not kool. only harry i want is de wheels

[plague]

kewell is not kool. only harry i want is de wheels

It's ok, typical Jets smokescreen.
Terry Venebles and Michael Owen are advising Kewell apparently.
We'll sign Lee Bowyer or something

[slobsy]

kewell is not kool. only harry i want is de wheels

curry tiger

[Lionel Hutz]

We'll sign Lee Bowyer or something

The mariners should then sign kieran dyer and then it would be on for sure!

[Thomas477]

There is a live chat similar to what GvE did with the Jets's executive on today at 1pm.

Still waiting to see who that means.

[plague]

The mariners should then sign kieran dyer and then it would be on for sure!
Excellent.

[Thomas477]

The live chat is with Middley and Palmer.

Should be interesting.

[q-money]

bet it isn't

[plague]

Should be interesting.
Will be horseshit.

[pv4]

don't get your hopes up thomas. it will roughly play out as thus:



q: why did you let ryan griffiths go?
a: family assurance, money, free up cap space, etc

q: are we chasing harry kewell?
a: harry kewell had such a huge impact on the league for victory. he would be an asset to any hal team, if he is fit. we won't rule him out but won't comment either.

q: what are your views on star wars figurines?
a: wat

q: will we be re-signing heskey?
a: heskey has had such a huge impact both on and off the field. we are in the process of putting together something in the hopes of keeping him

q: have you seen this season as a failure on the field?
a: we've gotten 11k members, have blooded some new youngsters & are building towards our vision of our dynasty being created.

q: why was joel griffiths not signed?
a: we were restricted with squad spots not being available, as well as have a salary cap to deal with.


you may aswell do something fun with your hour

[Grimario]

don't get your hopes up thomas. it will roughly play out as thus:

Close enough.

Callan:
Harry Kewell?

Robbie: We are looking at all options. We will always look to improve our squad and obviously Harry is a quality player.
Wednesday February 27, 2013 1:01

[q-money]

actually is much more interesting than i thought, the big questions getting asked

[snake]

is kapil dev getting his view across?

[Grimario]

For those not wanting to trawl through the chat...

RM - that Kantarovski is our Junior Marquee.
TP - had discussions with JG/agent but "already had Heskey, couldn't match SFC offer"
RM - Aus transfer window is closed, possibly to do something like Sydney with Lucas but "we have a strong squad with enough depth to to cover the loss of RG"
TP - discussions with Jobe, wanted him to stay, see out his contract but he wanted out so decision made to let him walk
RM - Sheva and Rebrov are not viable options
TP - have not considered Jason Culina
TP - did receive a fee for RG, will remain undisclosed
TP - RG loves club and city, did not fall out with GVE or other staff. Purely financial decision
RM - Stu invited to train with club, "we would like to see him back playing in the A-League in the future"
TP - negotiations underway with Heskey but complicated as family is still in UK
TP - Gary is one of the most technically gifted coaches in the A-League and I have enormous confidence in his ability. We would all like to results this year to be a little bitter, however we are still in finals contention, sitting 6th. Additionally we have attracted and developed some of the most exciting young players in the A-League, which puts the Club in a good position for the future. Without Gary, we would not have attracted these players :fap:
RM - RG could leave because Chinese window open. Not relevant to selling club
TP - managing cap difficult, but RG departure + smart recruiting means can strengthen next season
TP - no wuckers regarding Tinks tax troubles
RM - No surprise Birraz being scouted but he remains committed to Jets, see his immediate future developing at club
RM - Bernardo is great player/guy but behind players in squad. "Competitions for spots in the team is always a good thing!"
RM - in discussion with Solid's management about re-signing. Bridges future discussed at length, including "a future post football"
RM - not likely to be same 16 man squad for MV game on weekend
TP - blame the venue for mid strength
TP - (question re: fans frustration at letting former captains in Jobe/Ryu go, not replacing them) No player bigger than club and what you say, bitches? Zenon has been the shit, great addition. Jobe who?
RM - thanks for the brown nosing, supporting our decision. something something something
TP - exploring guest options, can't confirm anything
RM - RG departure benefits youngsters at club, more game time for Goody, Chili and Hooley
TP - RG and JW gave us no options but to let them go. Other issue is that HAL cannot compete with financial freedom of Asia and Europe
RM - Not same situation as last year with Brockie. We didn't have the cover have this season so did not let him depart
TP - Won't be signing Esala Masi
RM - excited by emerging Jets. Will play in NNSW Elite Junior Comp
TP - (question about TV deal covering whole cap, will it mean we utilise wages on both marquees) TV deal doesn't change salary cap (artful dodge)
TP - re-iterates zero interest in JC
RM - Jesic in squad tonight, MLS still interested (question from "Member"...)
RM/TP - Will assess Bridgey at end of season, has impressed in recent weeks
RM - every year aim is to make finals, we expect to make finals this year. Ground work with youngsters now building strong future (there is the dynasty view)
TP - RG wage reported in Herald inaccurate however impossible to compete with Asian teams in uncapped leagues
TP - Happy and confident with current coaching staff
RM - Coaching staff and management do OS scouting
TP - HSG remain focussed on local talent but must maintain balance to be competitive
TP - GVE won't be sacked if we miss finals. Club will assess performance and investigate areas for improvement :fap:
TP - Jets definitely in league next year
TP - MB stepped down from IF&BD role when un-retired. See his long term future with Club in off field capacity
TP - Luca$h management approached club, told him we were happy with current squad
RM - Plenty of experience in squad, will continue to look to add quality
TP - (re ManU and Lpool visits) HSG always looking for world class events to host
RM - Kale awesome in NYL, big future, excited about progress and development (in relation to another question from the Member, no doubt)
TP - Club looking at merch options for next season (re question about third kits, fan design)
TP - Ryan now signed in China, remaining in Aus for 3 weeks. Cannot play for Jets due to insurance issues
RM - Would be great for club if players like CG and CC made Socceroos squads in future
RM - (re Football HQ at Speers Point) question for NNSW to answer but have full support of Jets/HSG
TP - new TV deal not 100% certain to cover salary cap, dependent on new CBA. Combined, clubs lost $27m last year

[Zico]

For those not wanting to trawl through the chat...

RM - that Kantarovski is our Junior Marquee.
TP - had discussions with JG/agent but "already had Heskey, couldn't match SFC offer"
RM - Aus transfer window is closed, possibly to do something like Sydney with Lucas but "we have a strong squad with enough depth to to cover the loss of RG"
TP - discussions with Jobe, wanted him to stay, see out his contract but he wanted out so decision made to let him walk
RM - Sheva and Rebrov are not viable options
TP - have not considered Jason Culina
TP - did receive a fee for RG, will remain undisclosed
TP - RG loves club and city, did not fall out with GVE or other staff. Purely financial decision
RM - Stu invited to train with club, "we would like to see him back playing in the A-League in the future"
TP - negotiations underway with Heskey but complicated as family is still in UK
TP - Gary is one of the most technically gifted coaches in the A-League and I have enormous confidence in his ability. We would all like to results this year to be a little bitter, however we are still in finals contention, sitting 6th. Additionally we have attracted and developed some of the most exciting young players in the A-League, which puts the Club in a good position for the future. Without Gary, we would not have attracted these players :fap:
RM - RG could leave because Chinese window open. Not relevant to selling club
TP - managing cap difficult, but RG departure + smart recruiting means can strengthen next season
TP - no wuckers regarding Tinks tax troubles
RM - No surprise Birraz being scouted but he remains committed to Jets, see his immediate future developing at club
RM - Bernardo is great player/guy but behind players in squad. "Competitions for spots in the team is always a good thing!"
RM - in discussion with Solid's management about re-signing. Bridges future discussed at length, including "a future post football"
RM - not likely to be same 16 man squad for MV game on weekend

Just the diplomatic shit everybody expected.

[Jeterpool]

For those not wanting to trawl through the chat...

RM - that Kantarovski is our Junior Marquee.
TP - had discussions with JG/agent but "already had Heskey, couldn't match SFC offer"
RM - Aus transfer window is closed, possibly to do something like Sydney with Lucas but "we have a strong squad with enough depth to to cover the loss of RG"
TP - discussions with Jobe, wanted him to stay, see out his contract but he wanted out so decision made to let him walk
RM - Sheva and Rebrov are not viable options
TP - have not considered Jason Culina
TP - did receive a fee for RG, will remain undisclosed
TP - RG loves club and city, did not fall out with GVE or other staff. Purely financial decision
RM - Stu invited to train with club, "we would like to see him back playing in the A-League in the future"
TP - negotiations underway with Heskey but complicated as family is still in UK
TP - Gary is one of the most technically gifted coaches in the A-League and I have enormous confidence in his ability. We would all like to results this year to be a little bitter, however we are still in finals contention, sitting 6th. Additionally we have attracted and developed some of the most exciting young players in the A-League, which puts the Club in a good position for the future. Without Gary, we would not have attracted these players :fap:
RM - RG could leave because Chinese window open. Not relevant to selling club
TP - managing cap difficult, but RG departure + smart recruiting means can strengthen next season
TP - no wuckers regarding Tinks tax troubles
RM - No surprise Birraz being scouted but he remains committed to Jets, see his immediate future developing at club
RM - Bernardo is great player/guy but behind players in squad. "Competitions for spots in the team is always a good thing!"
RM - in discussion with Solid's management about re-signing. Bridges future discussed at length, including "a future post football"
RM - not likely to be same 16 man squad for MV game on weekend
TP - blame the venue for mid strength
TP - (question re: fans frustration at letting former captains in Jobe/Ryu go, not replacing them) No player bigger than club and what you say, bitches? Zenon has been the shit, great addition. Jobe who?
RM - thanks for the brown nosing, supporting our decision. something something something
TP - exploring guest options, can't confirm anything
RM - RG departure benefits youngsters at club, more game time for Goody, Chili and Hooley

Thanks for doing that Grim

[militiamon]

I found this to be interesting:


Troy: Agree it is not ideal. I must admit I am disappointed the Club has been put in this position. Ryan (and also Jobe) gave us no alternative than to release them from their contracts. We are trying to find the right balance and at the end of the day, the A-League can't compete financially with the Europe and Asia at this time.

Doesn't sound like the rosy picture the club and Ryan have been trying to paint previously. More respect to the club though if this is how they felt, I actually want them to get mad at something like this. Part of the problem with this whole affair is that the club appeared to be pushovers and/or indifferent to the fact that we were losing one of our best players.

[Thomas477]

Doesn't sound like the rosy picture the club and Ryan have been trying to paint previously. More respect to the club though if this is how they felt, I actually want them to get mad at something like this. Part of the problem with this whole affair is that the club appeared to be pushovers and/or indifferent to the fact that we were losing one of our best players.

Yeah, that looked weird. TBH if Ryan has indeed gone to the club and demanded a release, I have to say I'm disappointed that the club didn't just go "Nope, enjoy not playing".

And for those thinking there is a fire with those rumors about HSG dropping the Jets:

Troy: I have not heard these rumours but the Jets will definitely be in the competition next season!

[plague]

I found this to be interesting:



Doesn't sound like the rosy picture the club and Ryan have been trying to paint previously. More respect to the club though if this is how they felt, I actually want them to get mad at something like this. Part of the problem with this whole affair is that the club appeared to be pushovers and/or indifferent to the fact that we were losing one of our best players.

Yeah but bringing it up after the fact is weak as piss. If you're not happy DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AT THE TIME.
They had massive leverage on RG due to his binding contract, yet they don't seem to have used it.
Amateur negotiation skills there.






Oh I'm sorry I forgot we got an 'undisclosed fee'.
So the club won right?
Bhahahahahah suckers.

[Lionel Hutz]

Yeah but bringing it up after the fact is weak as piss. If you're not happy DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AT THE TIME.
They had massive leverage on RG due to his binding contract, yet they don't seem to have used it.
Amateur negotiation skills there.






Oh I'm sorry I forgot we got an 'undisclosed fee'.
So the club won right?
Bhahahahahah suckers.

I disagree its amateur negotiation. At the end of the day we had a player who no longer wanted to play for the jets, period. The chinese club obviously saw this and made a cheap and quick offer to take griffiths off our hands.
If the jets countered and said we want e.g. $200,000 for him, the chinese club could just say no thanks, you just put up with your disgruntled player.
Its a lose lose situation for the jets. They either
1)get zero transfer dollars but offload a player who doesnt want to play anymore and all parties move on
2) they keep him and he plays out his contract but the player obviously doesnt want to be at the club, therefore affecting performances, his morale, wasting salary cap dollars etc etc

[plague]

I will respectfully disagree with you Mr Hutz (for reasons I've explained in previous posts today).

A question though for the club multis though.
Can A-League players buy out their own contracts? It's commonplace in other countries/sports wasn't sure if anyone knew for a fact whether it applies to our players.

[Jeterpool]

Clubs really don't have much of a leg to stand on anymore - the player power always wins out.

[Jeterpool]

I will respectfully disagree with you Mr Hutz (for reasons I've explained in previous posts today).

A question though for the club multis though.
Can A-League players buy out their own contracts? It's commonplace in other countries/sports wasn't sure if anyone knew for a fact whether it applies to our players.

Interesting question - don't recall it being done here...can't see why not

[plague]

Although Mr Hutz I will add that your argument about him being 'disgruntled' if he didn't get his way is flawed only by the fact that everyone agrees that he has been angling for a release for 'several months' (clubs words not mine).
During those 'several months' I wouldn't say his performance/attitude etc dropped at all would you? Still scored goals, still stepped in big moments.
To say he would pack the shits is a bit disrespectful to his professionalism. IMHO.

[Retro Jet]

Yeah, that looked weird. TBH if Ryan has indeed gone to the club and demanded a release, I have to say I'm disappointed that the club didn't just go "Nope, enjoy not playing".

And for those thinking there is a fire with those rumors about HSG dropping the Jets:

Troy: I have not heard these rumours but the Jets will definitely be in the competition next season!

And on that note, has anyone heard about the Tax bill that was due by February?
February ends tomorrow. No Leap Year Tinks!!! Only 1 day to pay.

[MFKS]

Member will deny participating in the Chat with Palmer and Middleby.


Pissed off that I missed it as I have a couple of good ones to ask Middleby. The Kale Fapfest is garnering support ever so slowly and whoever wanted to tug off about Kale was obviously a smart cookie.


Also Plague as for buying out contracts in the HAL. What players would really have the money to do so??? It isn't like they are paid a fortune and are ridiculously wealthy

[militiamon]

I will respectfully disagree with you Mr Hutz (for reasons I've explained in previous posts today).

A question though for the club multis though.
Can A-League players buy out their own contracts? It's commonplace in other countries/sports wasn't sure if anyone knew for a fact whether it applies to our players.

Your comment reminded me that Covic left the club in 2009 under similar circumstances. Digging up the old news articles, it seems that if a player is:

- Over 28 years old
- Has been at the club for more than 2 years

Then another club can 'buy out' the remaining period of that player's contract, and original club doesn't have a say in it. Sounds very likely that this is what has happened.

[Grimario]

Pissed off that I missed it as I have a couple of good ones to ask Middleby. The Kale Fapfest is garnering support ever so slowly and whoever wanted to tug off about Kale was obviously a smart cookie.

There were two questions posted by Member, I assumed it was you. One was asking if Jesic was gone and one was asking if Kale would get a run... someone emulating you, perhaps?

[plague]

Also Plague as for buying out contracts in the HAL. What players would really have the money to do so??? It isn't like they are paid a fortune and are ridiculously wealthy

I know one, but for confidentiality reasons lets call him Gyan Riffiths.

Say hes on abt $220k p/a with 18 months to go. He then gets an offer worth "ten times" his current deal (according to various statements).

But the club he's going to refuses to pay a transfer fee.
Here's what I would do (if allowed under the rules). Player buys out negotiated amount of his remaining contract ($330k ,but let's give him a 25% discount cause we are a good club and his manager is a good operator). He pays out around $250k but still ends up just under $2million coming from his new contract.

In summary;
Gyan gets a big pay rise.
New club doesn't pay transfer fee.
Old club (giving up its leading scorer on the eve of the finals) gets compensated.

Who says no to that deal?

Nobody, that's who.
Because everyone wins.

Instead Gyan gets all his money.
New Club gets its player without a fee.
We get an 'undisclosed cough cough **** all fee'.

Yay us.

[plague]

Your comment reminded me that Covic left the club in 2009 under similar circumstances. Digging up the old news articles, it seems that if a player is:

- Over 28 years old
- Has been at the club for more than 2 years

Then another club can 'buy out' the remaining period of that player's contract, and original club doesn't have a say in it. Sounds very likely that this is what has happened.
Cheers MM.
Read that after I posted my hypothetical. Will be interesting to see how much we got. And if it did work like that why doesn't the club just come out and say it? I'd be happy with anywhere between the $250-$330 I approximated.

[MFKS]

I know one, but for confidentiality reasons lets call him Gyan Riffiths.

Say hes on abt $220k p/a with 18 months to go. He then gets an offer worth "ten times" his current deal (according to various statements).

But the club he's going to refuses to pay a transfer fee.
Here's what I would do (if allowed under the rules). Player buys out negotiated amount of his remaining contract ($330k ,but let's give him a 25% discount cause we are a good club and his manager is a good operator). He pays out around $250k but still ends up just under $2million coming from his new contract.

In summary;
Gyan gets a big pay rise.
New club doesn't pay transfer fee.
Old club (giving up its leading scorer on the eve of the finals) gets compensated.

Who says no to that deal?

Nobody, that's who.
Because everyone wins.

Instead Gyan gets all his money.
New Club gets its player without a fee.
We get an 'undisclosed cough cough **** all fee'.

Yay us.

LEts just keep the conspiracy theories to our coach. Plenty of ammo there

[plague]

LEts just keep the conspiracy theories to our coach. Plenty of ammo there
Not conspiracy.
Just straight up business homie.

[belchardo]

And on that note, has anyone heard about the Tax bill that was due by February?
February ends tomorrow. No Leap Year Tinks!!! Only 1 day to pay.

middleby was asked about it and said they were hoping to have it sorted out by the end of march i believe.

[belchardo]

adelaide short $250K after their sponsor (unleash solar) went into voluntary administration

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/football-club-joins-fight-against-failed-solar-company-20130227-2f64y.html

[hawk]

adelaide short $250K after their sponsor (unleash solar) went into voluntary administration

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/football-club-joins-fight-against-failed-solar-company-20130227-2f64y.html

shouldve got in with woodside

[MFKS]

FFA's fault after they canned the Coopers promotion

[belchardo]

Jets door opens for Musialik via youth team

By RYAN OSLAND

STUART Musialik is likely to be offered a specially created mentor playing position with the Jets youth side for the Northern NSW State League season as a step to bring him back to the A-League club full-time.

The Jets under-20 squad will be allowed to register one over-age, uncontracted player in their second season in the state league, which kicks off next month.

Northern NSW Football chief executive David Eland revealed yesterday that the mentor player rule was created with Musialik in mind after discussions with Jets counterpart Robbie Middleby in recent weeks.

Although Musialik is not certain to fill the role, Eland said state league clubs were told the 2007-08 Jets grand final winner was the reason the position had been floated.

‘‘It’s for a very specific case,’’ Eland said.

‘‘Stuart Musialik has been invited to train with them and we believe that playing in the state league would provide Stuart with a tremendous opportunity to perhaps resurrect his professional career with a professional club while playing in his home town.

‘‘I think it’s a great opportunity for the player, particularly given his standing in the game and the fact he’s a local.

‘‘I think it’s of great benefit to the league as well to have someone of his stature playing in our competition and playing with the Jets.

‘‘Even if he doesn’t resurrect his career, he will be a great player to have in amongst those young kids.

‘‘It will be of great benefit to them.’’

Musialik’s manager, Joel Grennell, said the Jets were yet to approach him or his client about the role, but he believed it could be a winner.

‘‘There’s been no mention of any sort of mentor roles for Stuey,’’ he said. ‘‘The only thing going on with him at the moment is the possibility of joining the Jets next year.

‘‘I will be coming up to Newcastle next week to catch up with Stuey and the club and see exactly where everything is at.

‘‘Hopefully they put something to us then. If that’s the case, the role would be ideal for where we are at with Stuey.’’

Musialik, a Beijing Olympian, has not played in the A-League since February 2011, when he parted ways with Sydney FC after three seasons.

The 27-year-old Adamstown junior spent 2011-12 with the Central Coast Mariners, but injuries and off-field issues ruined his season.

The Jets invited the midfielder to train with them last December, but he has spent his time since working alone on his fitness.

The mentor player concession was not tabled to clubs in original discussions, which failed to resolve guidelines for Jets youth registration.

Clubs were split on the rules, leaving the NNSWF board to decide on guidelines at their February 14 meeting.

Other changes were the allowance of three under-20 A-League contracted players to be part of the 68-strong Jets roster across the state league grades.

Those three must not be established A-League players. The definition of an established player was changed from someone who has appeared in 10 games for each of the past two seasons to one who has started in 10 in total over the past two campaigns.

The Jets will also be allowed to register an over-age goalkeeper.

Jets youth coach Clayton Zane has said Mitch Cooper, Mitch Oxborrow and goalkeeper Jack Duncan are likely to fill the A-League-contracted spots.

Eland said clubs were told of the mentor player proposal and asked for feedback. He said only two clubs were against it.

‘‘The majority of clubs were positive about mentor rule and particularly about Stuart,’’ he said.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1333893/jets-door-opens-for-musialik-via-youth-team/?cs=306

[belchardo]

Bridges backs Kewell to shine

By JOSH LEESON

REINVIGORATED Jets No.10 Michael Bridges believes good friend Harry Kewell could return to the A-League with a burning hunger if lured to Newcastle.

Jets chief executive Robbie Middleby said on Tuesday that the club was considering chasing Kewell for next season after the shock exit of Ryan Griffiths to China.

By the time next season’s A-League kicks off Kewell will be 35 and will have spent 18 months away from football.

But Bridges, who retired in April 2011 but returned six months later, is confident Kewell would have no trouble returning to professional football, and the 18-month break might even prolong his career.

‘‘It helps in a few ways in making you realise you want it so much more,’’ Bridges said of a player taking a break from football in his 30s.

‘‘Sometimes you take it for granted what football is and you lose sight of that, so you get hungrier.

‘‘Secondly, it makes you fresher. Your body has had a break from the game and it’s had time to recoup.

‘‘I know Harry has had a few problems with injuries over the years, but when he left Melbourne Victory last time he was on fire and obviously due to family reasons he had to make a big decision.’’

Kewell scored eight goals in 25 appearances for the Victory last season but left after one year of a three-year contract to return to England.

Bridges played a vital role in luring Jets marquee man Emile Heskey to the club this season.

Bridges, who is himself fighting to convince Jets management he is worth re-signing for next season, is happy to market the club to Kewell if required.

‘‘I would absolutely love it, and I expect a lot of fans would love it as well,’’ Bridges said.

‘‘He’s a great lad and a great player. He hasn’t been in the game for a year, but he still looks after himself and he’s as fit as a fiddle.

‘‘I wasn’t in the game for half a year and you’re still hungry and you still have a football brain, so if he could get here, it would be awesome.

‘‘If a phone call is needed from myself, I’m sure I could do that and try and persuade him.’’

Jets coach Gary van Egmond also said he would love to have Kewell next season.

‘‘He’s been a wonderful player and to have someone like Harry in your football team can only be a positive,’’ van Egmond said.

‘‘Obviously from his point of view he has a couple of ambitions, getting back and playing, and the other is to get into a World Cup. I really like players who have that ambition.’’

Kewell has said he is desperate to play regular football to earn his way into a third Socceroos World Cup squad next year in Brazil.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1333877/bridges-backs-kewell-to-shine/?cs=306

[q-money]

the double-eff-ay gives a big sloppy blowjob to their boys the RBB

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/yellow-army-to-welcome-rbb/61971


There’s no doubt Western Sydney’s Red and Black Bloc are setting new standards for fan support in the Hyundai A-League, and while they’re at it they are inspiring the fans of other clubs to turn out en masse to support their club.

This weekend the RBB will travel up the F3 in big numbers as their boys take on the benchmark of the competition, Central Coast Mariners.

The expectation is that the away supporters, will, as is their way drown out the fans of the home team, not that the “Yellow Army” don’t have their own plans to support their boys.

Originally known as “The Marinators” the Central Coast fan group gave their team a lot of support in the early days of the Hyundai A-League, but regrettably over the years that support dropped off. Now they are trying to build it back up and according to group spokesperson Simon Fisher, this weekend marks a key moment.

“We have been working with the council pretty closely,” Fisher says. “We have been trying to reinvigorate the CBD of Gosford. It’s a bit of a ghost town on game-days and the council have put together a community day in the park 200-300 metres from the stadium, so there is stuff for people to do and we’ll have a collective march to the stadium, and the RBB are coming from the other end of town.

“They (the RBB) have set the standard and in all honesty you have to embrace what they bring. We are not going to be as loud as them, but we give all we have got to support our team, like we do every week.”

Whether what they have is enough is doubtful, because despite some mishaps, the RBB is a powerhouse that has left even the club CEO in awe of their efforts and in his time in the game Lyall Gorman has seen plenty.

The Wanderers boss again looking forward to seeing what his fans bring to the table in his former home of Gosford.

“I’m in awe of our active supporter group,” Gorman said.

“Of course there have been some growing pains and that’s inevitable when you try and build a fan group in a sport that is so passionate and built around the expression of emotions and is probably louder than most sporting codes across the globe, let alone Australia.

“You see the way our active supporter group conducts the orchestra and while there were some small growing pains, these guys are setting new standards for support in Australia and I notice other clubs are trying to mimic it, and that is one of the greatest forms of flattery.

“Full credit to our fan base. We had nearly 12,000 people in horrific conditions last week, which was amazing.

“Wouldn’t it be great if what we have been blessed to see at Wanderland was replicated everywhere.”

Emulating the RBB is also the ultimate goal for the Yellow Army, who are trying to bring fans back by being more inclusive, says Fisher.

“We’ve had a drop off in numbers the last couple of seasons, this year has been good but it helps how well the team has done,” he said.

“We have tried to be what we were when we first started, because we had good numbers, but then our crowds dropped off and people dropped off going to the games in general.

“This year we have just tried to make it fun and more welcoming for people to jump around and have a good time. We’re pretty heavy with social media and now we’re more all-inclusive.”

While including the masses is a great idea it would be good for the game to see more Central Coast people get out to support what is a remarkable team. They have one team in all national codes and should be proud of the Mariners.

If ever there was a time to show the club their support, it is now.

**** these ****s, you'd think supporting your team never existed before them

[furns]

Just another mass circle jerk like The Cove (We did everything first) and the Northern Terrace (We are the bestest ultraz) before them

[q-money]

gorman the ****, "other groups are trying to mimic it"

seriously just **** off and kill yourself ay

[sh10]

after 7 seasons its about time that we got some active support in this league. don't know how we ever lived without it

forza roid rage wogboys

[sanchez]

F*ck me we have a generation of stupid c*nts coming through the supporter ranks.
All this "f*ck anyone named Griffiths" bullshit, ffs.
Take the Griffiths boys out of our history and look what you have - next to f*ck all goals, no championship and a shitload less character.
These blokes define what we love about football and more importantly the Jets. They're actually likely half the reason you knockers became so committed, at the very least they spiked your interest.
F*ck you if you think you have the right to criticise the Griffith lads in such a blasphemous manner.
They've done more for the club than you and deserve to cash in at some point.
It's people like you that not only accept mediocrity in place of greatness, but encourage it with your "f*ck, don't come back" attitude, that are the reason we now celebrate the most mundane of happenings on the pitch as a way of somehow justifying your support of the "truly loyal" players...aka the half-assed replacements of the players who were actually good enough to get offered $1million in Asia. The same players that wish they were a Griffith, that you ironically now worship as your heroes.

[sanchez]

P.s. F*ck you.

The Griffiths name is the greatest thing to happen to Newcastle, let alone in Newcastle football.

If you think otherwise I'll assume you were a child in 2008 or have some severe case f*cking-spastic-queer****itis.

[parksey]

what about adam?

[Retro Jet]

P.s. F*ck you.

The Griffiths name is the greatest thing to happen to Newcastle, let alone in Newcastle football.

If you think otherwise I'll assume you were a child in 2008 or have some severe case f*cking-spastic-queer****itis.

So it was YOU who spray painted Joel #9 on the sign at the intersection of Griffiths and Lambton Rd.....

[sh10]

Wasn't sanchez...

[militiamon]

F*ck me we have a generation of stupid c*nts coming through the supporter ranks.
All this "f*ck anyone named Griffiths" bullshit, ffs.
Take the Griffiths boys out of our history and look what you have - next to f*ck all goals, no championship and a shitload less character.
These blokes define what we love about football and more importantly the Jets. They're actually likely half the reason you knockers became so committed, at the very least they spiked your interest.
F*ck you if you think you have the right to criticise the Griffith lads in such a blasphemous manner.
They've done more for the club than you and deserve to cash in at some point.
It's people like you that not only accept mediocrity in place of greatness, but encourage it with your "f*ck, don't come back" attitude, that are the reason we now celebrate the most mundane of happenings on the pitch as a way of somehow justifying your support of the "truly loyal" players...aka the half-assed replacements of the players who were actually good enough to get offered $1million in Asia. The same players that wish they were a Griffith, that you ironically now worship as your heroes.

+1


Also on the RBB, like I said in the other thread, still waiting on seeing how they travel outside of Western Sydney.

[MFKS]

Herbert feels no sympathy for busy Jets


Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has little sympathy for Newcastle Jets boss Gary van Egmond who is furious at Football Federation Australia's (FFA) scheduling change that means his team will play three games in 10 days next month.





The Jets have lodged an official complaint at the rescheduling of their A-League Round 26 match against the Phoenix on 23 March.

It's been moved because of a clash with the All Whites' World Cup Oceania qualifying matches.

The fixture would have been squeezed between New Zealand games against New Caledonia on 22 March and Solomon Islands on 26 March.

It will now be played at Westpac Stadium on Wednesday 27 February with a 7.30pm kick-off, sandwiched between Newcastle's games against Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory.

"In a close competition like we have at the moment, this decision could have a real bearing on our season," Van Egmond said.

FFA turned down a compromise offer from the Jets to play the match at their home ground, Hunter Stadium, on February 27.

"To decline our compromise to play the game in Newcastle, claiming it would disadvantage Wellington, is insulting for the credibility of the A-League competition, our players and fans."

Herbert wasn't too worried at Van Egmond's reaction.

He said Phoenix was equally disadvantaged earlier in the season, when a makeshift team battled to draw 1-1 with Melbourne Heart as the All Whites played a World Cup qualifier against Tahiti in Papeete.

"We probably weren't happy about having to play the game with eight players away, so it's probably a little bit of justice done," Herbert said after training on Thursday.

Up to 10 Phoenix players are expected to be unavailable for selection due to national team duties.
- See more at: http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1137024/Herbert-feels-no-sympathy-for-busy-Jets#sthash.fWegfblq.dpuf

AN oldy but a goody.


Ricky I have NO SYMPATHY FOR

your contribution to the impending wooden spoon
the fact we managed to beat you in spite of you manpuklating shit to try and advantage yourselves at our expense
the fact you will spend more time than a Gypo at Centrelink in the next few weeks.

[MFKS]

NORTHERN NSW Football is asking the Hunter soccer community to tell the NSW government it is their sport’s time to have a state-of-the-art headquarters.

NNSWF yesterday launched a campaign to increase pressure on the government to provide $7.3million for the proposed $11.3million facility at Speers Point Park.

Lake Macquarie City Council is supporting the push to gain money from the Hunter Infrastructure and Investment Fund to build an administrative base, elite training centre and five-a-side centre.

The HIIF board decided on February 13 which projects to recommend to planning minister Brad Hazzard for approval, and their confidential report is expected to be lodged to him next week.

NNSWF chief executive David Eland said he had written to Premier Barry O’Farrell, Hazzard and Liberal MPs in the Hunter to tell them about the campaign, but he needed the football community to play its part.

‘‘The football community is going to make it clear that it’s football’s time,’’ he said. ‘‘We are the region’s biggest sport and we deserve the government’s support for this project.

‘‘Rugby have a magnificent home base at No.2 Sportsground, hockey has a magnificent facility and netball are very well catered for at national park and at Charlestown, and we believe it’s football’s time to have a home base.

‘‘We’ve got $4million to put towards this project and we’re asking the government to share this vision and contribute.’’

He is asking clubs to send letters of support for the project to O’Farrell and Hazzard.


See your ad here

Eland said he and FFA chief executive David Gallop had asked to meet with O’Farrell ‘‘as soon as possible to go through the project and make sure that the Premier’s aware how good this proposal is and how much support there is for it in the Hunter.’’

The lobbying came as FFA made a nationwide call yesterday for better soccer facilities in its Grounds for Complaint campaign.

It is a grassroots initiative that aims to give a voice to Australia’s soccer community to raise concerns about the chronic shortage of good pitches, training facilities, floodlights and change rooms..


While we are at it when's the southern and northern terraces of Stade de Newy getting funding??

[Jetmaster]

.


While we are at it when's the southern and northern terraces of Stade de Newy getting funding??

After they re-lay the pitch and they do something about the roof on the two stands we have - ie 20-30 years !

[hawk]

Sydney FC's purchase of Brett Emerton, Del Piero and Lucas Neill was part bankrolled by $500,000 from the Football Federation Australia. Sydney FC's salary bill is $7 million. Heart's is $2.6 million.

The FFA assisted the Western Sydney Wanderers by allowing them seven overseas players, two more than the regulation five. A system of "marquee", "local marquee", "guest" and "visa" players is used to justify the A-League's flexibility with its salary cap and imports. In fact, we are entitled to wonder if the creative crowd-counters who once worked at NRL stadiums are now employed at FFA headquarters.

FFA boss David Gallop, who once administered a rigidly enforced salary cap and brutally punished two clubs for breaching it, must be struggling with the arithmetics of his new code. He would have faced a rebellion from NRL clubs if the central administration funded the acquisition of three stars for one club. No wonder, he says, "I have called for a review of FFA-funded payments of marquee players."
His office answered two critical questions when quizzed this week:
1. When is a salary cap not a salary cap?
2. Is the Sydney-based FFA subsidising Sydney's teams at the expense of others in the A-League?
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/flexible-cap-is-a-lesson-in-global-soccernomics-20130301-2fbjo.html


even eggball can see the indifference.

[Pico]

gorman the ****, "other groups are trying to mimic it"

seriously just **** off and kill yourself ay

In Gorman's defence, until he got to WSW he'd never worked for a club who actually had active support... :whistling:

[belchardo]

not really the right thread, but i don't care.


2 March 2013 Last updated at 20:25 GMT

Medical reports could see winter Qatar World Cup, says Fifa

By Richard Conway BBC Sport

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15202695) could be moved to winter if medical reports show summer temperatures in Qatar would be dangerously high, a senior Fifa official has admitted.

Football's world governing body has always maintained that Qatar would have to make the request to move the tournament.

But speaking at the meeting of the International Football Association Board - the body that governs the laws of football - in Edinburgh, general secretary Jerome Valcke became the first senior Fifa official to say the event could be moved if they receive strong medical advice that it needs to do so.

He said: "Maybe the Fifa Exco [executive committee] will say based on medical reports or whatever: 'We really have to look at playing the World Cup not in summer but in winter.'"

The idea to move the competition away from its traditional start date in June - when temperatures in the Middle East can reach 50C - (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16004787) has previously been backed by Uefa leader Michel Platini (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16004787) and world footballers' union FIFPro. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9310671.stm)

Fifa president Sepp Blatter's position has given varying views on the issue. In January 2011 he said he expected the competition to begin in the winter, (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9297416.stm) but he then backtracked on that comment a month later. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9387891.stm)

To allay possible health fears, officials from the emirate have also said that they intend to use air-conditioned stadiums and are researching the potential to create artificial clouds. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9435035.stm)

It has previously been argued that any decision on moving to a winter date would have to be made by 2014 in order to give national leagues and competitions sufficient time to reorganise their calendars.

However, Valcke believes that the timeframe for any decision could be extended to 2015.

"I am not saying that the case is closed but what I'm saying is as long as we have not fixed the international calendar all alternatives are open," he continued.

"I can tell you there is no working group within Fifa thinking and working on what it means to move the World Cup from summer to winter for the time being.

"The international calendar has been agreed for 2015 to 2018, meaning that we kept open all potential for the period 2019 to 2022. We have time.

"I think it would be good to have a final decision about when this World Cup will be played and have an agreement between all the football family, but it's in 2022, nine years, and we have two World Cups to organise in Brazil and Russia, so there is some time."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21644726

what a surprise. how good's the fifa fair play policy.

[Thomas477]

I can't see the EPL, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A etc. all allowing their players to leave during the middle of their comps.

Also, if Qatar can move it, why couldn't we have so we could avoid issues with the NRL and AFL? Then again, its FIFA.....

[Buddha]

my take on it


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PacW2fJV0

[Blackmac79]

Ian Holloway is a freaking genius.

[GazFish35]

I can't see the EPL, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A etc. all allowing their players to leave during the middle of their comps.

Also, if Qatar can move it, why couldn't we have so we could avoid issues with the NRL and AFL? Then again, its FIFA.....

Because the NRL and AFL are microscopic compared to FIFA

[Thomas477]

Because the NRL and AFL are microscopic compared to FIFA

Was more in reference that if its too hot to host in Summer, that they can host it in their Winter. Whereas if that was available, we wouldn't have had to worry about competing with the NRL and AFL.

[Zico]

my take on it


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PacW2fJV0
Love it.

[GazFish35]

Was more in reference that if its too hot to host in Summer, that they can host it in their Winter. Whereas if that was available, we wouldn't have had to worry about competing with the NRL and AFL.

My point was that a football World Cup wouldn't worry about competing with the NRL and afl, no matter the time of year. There is no competition.

[snake]

straya is a bum**** nothing nation at the arse-end of the planet

exco are thankful for the pearls from that old dude and the nervous bloke, and that they neveq had to offer serious consideration

[Grimario]

Dear Kyle,

Just like me, you will be feeling disappointed following yesterday's loss to the Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park and I want to provide you as a valued member, some answers to the questions being raised.

To take on the Victory with many of our experienced players missing was a result of a number of factors. By no means does this excuse our performance, however it will offer some insight into the complications of playing 4 games in 14 days.

The FFA's demand to change the fixture and force a midweek game in New Zealand was a major contributor in unbalancing our game day preparation. Having been aware of a scheduling clash at the start of the season, the FFA refused to acknowledge the problem and ignored it for almost six months.

The Newcastle Jets did offer a compromise of playing midweek in Newcastle because it provided integrity for the A-League competition without disadvantaging the Club. This proposal was denied.

Throughout this entire time our major concern was for player welfare. It wasn't just about four games in two weeks but more importantly the inability to recover due to the travel time across the Tasman then to Melbourne.

Acting under advice from our medical and sports science team, the coaching department made the decision to rest players. A decision of which Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou said he would have made too.

In addition, Zenon Caravella suffered a hamstring strain on Wednesday against Wellington (a fatigue injury), Sam Gallaway missed yesterday’s game due to injury and we lost James Virgili and James Brown on the eve of the game due to illness.

I ask that you reserve your judgment of the Club and the decisions made until the end of the season because we hope to have a lot more highs yet to share with you in the 2012/13 season.

Don't forget this was only our second loss in the past 10 games and we are sitting in fifth position. I believe our players and coaching staff will bounce back on Friday night and we have a great opportunity to consolidate our finals position with a win against Perth Glory at Hunter Stadium.

I urge you to get out and support the boys and show them you are right behind the team.

Tomorrow morning between 10am and 11am, at his request, coach Gary van Egmond will take any of your questions in a live chat on the Newcastle Jets website.

Robbie Middleby
Jets CEO


Very formal excuses!

[plague]

Dear Robbie,
You forgot the part where you ask us the rejoice in your awesomeness over the 'undisclosed fee' we got for giving away our leading goalscorer. Or ask us to revel in your business nous by ****ing off our team captain mid season in order to save a couple of bucks and really boost morale.
Oh and the bit about throwing Harry Kewells name around as a cure all/complete contradiction to everything the club has banged on about is up there with the Chewbacca defense in its brilliance.
But yeah, of course it's the FFA, bird flu and global warming that caused us to turn in such a meek effort on the weekend. Gotcha there chief.
The 'oh Ange would have done it too' is easily the weakest piece of piss excuse I've heard from this club for ages (which is no mean feat in itself). So congrats on that.
Can't wait to hear our coach answer all the tough questions tomorrow like "what's your favourite colour", "what do you do in your spare time" and "who's the longest in the shower".
How about just accepting that we got it wrong, stop treating the fans as morons and get about trying to win something.

Go the Jets and all that.

[westjet]

Dear Robbie,
You forgot the part where you ask us the rejoice in your awesomeness over the 'undisclosed fee' we got for giving away our leading goalscorer. Or ask us to revel in your business nous by ****ing off our team captain mid season in order to save a couple of bucks and really boost morale.
Oh and the bit about throwing Harry Kewells name around as a cure all/complete contradiction to everything the club has banged on about is up there with the Chewbacca defense in its brilliance.
But yeah, of course it's the FFA, bird flu and global warming that caused us to turn in such a meek effort on the weekend. Gotcha there chief.
The 'oh Ange would have done it too' is easily the weakest piece of piss excuse I've heard from this club for ages (which is no mean feat in itself). So congrats on that.
Can't wait to hear our coach answer all the tough questions tomorrow like "what's your favourite colour", "what do you do in your spare time" and "who's the longest in the shower".
How about just accepting that we got it wrong, stop treating the fans as morons and get about trying to win something.

Go the Jets and all that.

Summed it up perfectly.

[plague]

Oh and totally soz Robbie but I won't be able to make it on Friday.
4 games in the space of a few weeks is going to be too much to handle so I've rested myself in order to be super fresh for the next one.
Good luck and all though. Will be thinking of you.

[380]

Just got home to read that jets insider email.

Seems to be a real sense of damage control mentality at the club after yesterdays performance.

[380]

" I ask that you reserve your judgment of the Club and the decisions made until the end of the season because we hope to have a lot more highs yet to share with you in the 2012/13 season."

That quote from RM is key, i think it says a lot IMO.

Now just waiting for the member to swing by and tell me i have NFI.

[MFKS]

" I ask that you reserve your judgment of the Club and the decisions made until the end of the season because we hope to have a lot more highs yet to share with you in the 2012/13 season."

That quote from RM is key, i think it says a lot IMO.

Now just waiting for the member to swing by and tell me i have NFI.

Why would I say you have got NFI??

I am honestly surprised the club is sending this shit out. I don't need a ****ing apology from them for yesterdays ****ing debacle. Copping a hiding is part an parcel of this game from time to time and as a supporter you have to accept it happens deal with it and move on.

The apology I want is a ****ing rip roaring start from 11 blokes given their all for Newy in the first 15 mins on Friday night to let us fans KNOW the apology is coming with an EFFORT PERFORMANCE AND RESULT to make us happy and proud.

Then continue after the first 15 mins and not let up for the next 75 mins rand really put the Glory to the sword so we can all put our scarves up at the 90th min and Sing NTUA with a smile from ear to ear before Bay 2 does Lets all have a Disco

[plague]

The apology I want is a ****ing rip roaring start from 11 blokes given their all for Newy in the first 15 mins on Friday night to let us fans KNOW the apology is coming with an EFFORT PERFORMANCE AND RESULT to make us happy and proud.


I like this idea also.
Well said Sir.

[pudy]

Heskey is out this weekend.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Heskey-suffers-fatigue-injury/62256

[Grimario]

We can't hoof long without him in the squad :(

[pudy]

My confidence levels for friday just about halved. At the very least he would have brought a calming influence over the young guys who must be down on confidence. That job is completely on Bridgey's shoulders now.. unless Caravella plays which is unlikely.

[Bec]

The boys now need to shake off the perforamance they gave on sunday and really step up to the plate

[Grimario]

Dura now officially a kiwi, can play for national team. Good luck to him!

https://twitter.com/A_Dura22/status/308747013657333760/photo/1

[parksey]

dead to me