Newcastle United (Hunter Ports) Jets squad 2012/13

[pv4]

brillante - the new fans player.

finally a semi-decent player wearing 16.

pretty sure I'll be getting a rubez jersey though. jeterpool - get mum to take off the 1 & put it horizontally through the 0.

[Blackmac79]

9 unallocated.

Reckon we should Organise a mass purchase of "J. Griffiths 9" to send the club a message.

[Hamma12]

9 unallocated.

Reckon we should Organise a mass purchase of "J. Griffiths 9" to send the club a message.


Start the protest Blackmac

[parksey]

yet more pointless number changes

the a-league :gent:

[militiamon]

brillante - the new fans player.

His name means brilliant, can't go wrong with him.


Another fun fact that I only found out the other day:

Tiago's name is actually pronounced "Chee-ah-gu", not "sick ****".

[parksey]

yet more pointless pronunciations

[hauss]

9 unallocated.

Reckon we should Organise a mass purchase of "J. Griffiths 9" to send the club a message.

Aparently 10 Del Piero is the highest selling Juve shirt this season. Is no true no 9 is signed i might just do this, or get Del Piero on a Jets jersey to support what he is going to achieve for the entire league

[pv4]

9 unallocated.

Reckon we should Organise a mass purchase of "J. Griffiths 9" to send the club a message.

I'd jump on this order

[Muswellbrookian]

I reckon 9 will stay unallocated, to be honest.

[380]

I reckon 9 will stay unallocated, to be honest.

This

[seldom]

I'd jump on this order

actually I never purchase shirts but I'd be onboard also

[OmeletteDuFromage]

actually I never purchase shirts but I'd be onboard also

^

[Jetmaster]

It was unallocated last year until Bridgey picked it up when he unretired.

[MFKS]

That's the idea. Keep us hanging on and deliver nothing.

Something like ..... How do you keep an idiot in suspense???

Come Back and I will tell you tomorrow

[GazFish35]

Maybe they can retire the 9 kit for the fans.

[MFKS]

Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets forward Ryan Griffiths will continue to wear the Club’s number 23 jersey during the 2012/13 A-League season.

Griffiths was set to switch to number 11, but he will now stay with the jersey that he wore while scoring nine goals for the Jets last season.

“I was always very fond of the number 23, because my idol was Michael Jordan and I used to love my basketball,” Griffiths said.

“I first opted to change to 23 while I was in Romania and as soon as I whacked on that number it was like my career took off. I started scoring plenty of goals and was transferred to bigger clubs.

“Ever since then I’ve been wearing it. I wore it while I was in China and I still get messages and tweets from people overseas wearing my number 23 shirt.”

The number 23 was made famous by Jordan, but has also been worn by a number of other high-profile athletes including Shane Warne, David Beckham and LeBron James.

“There’s a lot of successful sportspeople who wear the number 23 so maybe it does have some type of lucky significance,” he said.

“It’s a number that I’m happy to stick with, because I don’t know if it’s a psychological thing or not, but I really enjoy wearing it.”

Griffiths continuing to wear the number 23 jersey means defender Connor Chapman will don the number 11 shirt throughout the 2012/13 season.

[parksey]

good news, but i'm not a fan of chapman wearing 11.

[pv4]

am all about the chapman's wearing 11, the gallas's wearing 10. love it!

tbh i thought, judging by tweets, ryu asked for #11. when he said he was going to wear it, he said it was his favourite number & he was more like his fave player ryan giggs, who he shares initials with.

anyway, should fill the #9 with j.griffiths, hey?

[Bon]

Must be a slow news week..
It doesn't bother me what number they are wearing, so long as they were giving it all on the pitch..

[snake]

wish the clubs had more freedom in this. aren't gk's limited to 1, 20 and 30 or something? would love to see bk #69, peppz 84 etc

also Joel G 9

[Thomas477]

wish the clubs had more freedom in this. aren't gk's limited to 1, 20 and 30 or something? would love to see bk #69, peppz 84 etc

also Joel G 9

Nash was 19 last year.

[pv4]

wish the clubs had more freedom in this. aren't gk's limited to 1, 20 and 30 or something? would love to see bk #69, peppz 84 etc

also Joel G 9

not too sure on gk's being llimited anymore - gash was #19 last season.

edit: thomas beat me to it. still 2legit2quit :cool:

[snake]

lol nash

thx boiz

[Grimario]

wish the clubs had more freedom in this. aren't gk's limited to 1, 20 and 30 or something? would love to see bk #69, peppz 84 etc

also Joel G 9

If Football Manager is anything to go by, the registered first team squad members must be 1-25 (or is it 23?) and no restrictions on who wears what within that 25 (23). Other numbers are reserved for promoted NYL players or something.

[Thomas477]

If Football Manager is anything to go by, the registered first team squad members must be 1-25 (or is it 23?) and no restrictions on who wears what within that 25 (23). Other numbers are reserved for promoted NYL players or something.

That or the FFA learnt their lesson by letting Oar be #121, and all the other A-Leagueroos in the 80s.

[pv4]

That or the FFA learnt their lesson by letting Oar be #121, and all the other A-Leagueroos in the 80s.

that was to do with squad numbers in the asian cup or something, wasn't it?

[plague]

Something like ..... How do you keep an idiot in suspense???

Come Back and I will tell you tomorrow

Well?

What's the answer? Been waiting for 2 days now.

[Pico]

that was to do with squad numbers in the asian cup or something, wasn't it?
yeah some stupid rule about each player in qualification had to have their own unique number, that's the good old AFC for ya.

[militiamon]

Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets forward Ryan Griffiths will continue to wear the Club’s number 23 jersey during the 2012/13 A-League season.

Griffiths was set to switch to number 11, but he will now stay with the jersey that he wore while scoring nine goals for the Jets last season.

“I was always very fond of the number 23, because my idol was Michael Jordan and I used to love my basketball,” Griffiths said.

“I first opted to change to 23 while I was in Romania and as soon as I whacked on that number it was like my career took off. I started scoring plenty of goals and was transferred to bigger clubs.

“Ever since then I’ve been wearing it. I wore it while I was in China and I still get messages and tweets from people overseas wearing my number 23 shirt.”

The number 23 was made famous by Jordan, but has also been worn by a number of other high-profile athletes including Shane Warne, David Beckham and LeBron James.

“There’s a lot of successful sportspeople who wear the number 23 so maybe it does have some type of lucky significance,” he said.

“It’s a number that I’m happy to stick with, because I don’t know if it’s a psychological thing or not, but I really enjoy wearing it.”

Griffiths continuing to wear the number 23 jersey means defender Connor Chapman will don the number 11 shirt throughout the 2012/13 season.

Ryan Griffiths' favourite player is Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan, MJ.

MJ, Michael Joel.

Michael Joel Griffiths.

The club is announcing the signing of Griff in 23 days time.


Hail Griff!

[pv4]

23 days, or 23 hours?

hopefully the latter

[Bon]

Ryan Griffiths' favourite player is Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan, MJ.

MJ, Michael Joel.

Michael Joel Griffiths.

The club is announcing the signing of Griff in 23 days time.


Hail Griff!

Your word-maths will get me through the night times.. The night time, fuzzy tingle times.. :lol:

[Beeen]

Your word-maths will get me through the night times.. The night time, fuzzy tingle times.. :lol:

He's not coming BONNNNNNNNNNUUHHH.

[militiamon]

Ryan Griffiths' favourite player is Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan, MJ.

MJ, Michael Joel.

Michael Joel Griffiths.

The club is announcing the signing of Griff in 23 days time.


Hail Griff!

Praise Griff, the signs were true.


Hail Michael J Griff!

[Bon]

He's not coming BONNNNNNNNNNUUHHH.

I totally missed this.. hahaha..
Calm down Belly.. It will be all good..

[BodyNovo]

Ryan Griffiths' favourite player is Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan, MJ.

MJ, Michael Joel.

Michael Joel Griffiths.

The club is announcing the signing of Griff in 23 days time.


Hail Griff!


23 days, or 23 hours?

hopefully the latter

OMFG imagine if this happens at 7.53pm tonight 23 hours after the post from militiamon

Phwoaar cmon

[pv4]

quick notes from training i just watched a part of - when everyone is warming down, Goodwin practices shooting. hitting some peach freekicks from the beckham zone. James brown is rocking joggers & I haven't seen him do much, but he's definately around training & in training gear. rubez is a monster. gve looks keen to sign Joel.

[pv4]

also Mitch cooper is rocking a pink isc polo & it's got donkey written on it. good to see they have some fun at training.

[foti68]

I have been given some mail that Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby are in the UK to sign a named player. Unable to get a name as yet, I will keep you posted.

[Bon]

I have been given some mail that Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby are in the UK to sign a named player. Unable to get a name as yet, I will keep you posted.

Ooooooo.. Foti68, I seem to remember you came through with the early mail on the last signing info.. Sounds interesting!

[hauss]

I have been given some mail that Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby are in the UK to sign a named player. Unable to get a name as yet, I will keep you posted.

Just so long as he's a good striker. Looks like the Griff is ignoring our plees to return.

[snake]

shanghai > uk

[pv4]

http://i47.tinypic.com/kdjtah.jpg

[Bon]

I like Heskey (big fan of him when he was playing for Leicester back in the day, go the Foxes!!) but he just doesn't seem to fit the mould of the players that GVE is trying to bring in.. (Must have good engines, etc)
Unless he wants him up front as a target man? Heskey was never known for his speed or stamina.. More of a big lump up front, to get the ball and lay it off..

[hauss]

I like Heskey (big fan of him when he was playing for Leicester back in the day, go the Foxes!!) but he just doesn't seem to fit the mould of the players that GVE is trying to bring in.. (Must have good engines, etc)
Unless he wants him up front as a target man? Heskey was never known for his speed or stamina.. More of a big lump up front, to get the ball and lay it off..

We haven't got a proven goal scorer. This is what we need. The last thing we need is another player who likes to give assists. I can just imagine the whole forward line (except Heskey) assisting each other and nobody wanting to put it in the back of the net (except Heskey).

[hauss]

I actually think it would be Heskey. Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby would fly to the UK to sign him. That couldn't be done long distance.

[plague]

Has to be David Carney right?

[furns]

I have been given some mail that Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby are in the UK to sign a named player. Unable to get a name as yet, I will keep you posted.cheers for the info mate

looking forward to everyone speculating and them all being wrong when its revealed :popcorn:

Allow me to be the first: Harry effing Kewell

[plague]

Michael Bridges extends his contract by 6-8 more years.

[Thomas477]

cheers for the info mate

looking forward to everyone speculating and them all being wrong when its revealed :popcorn:

Allow me to be the first: Harry effing Kewell

Oh god, if it's going to be like the circus last year, no thanks. Would take Brodie Mooy over that crap any day.

Plus he isn't an out and out striker which is what we need, like Griff.

[snake]

Michael Bridges extends his contract by 6-8 more years.:lulzturtle:

[Tommyjet]

I actually don't think it would be Heskey. Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby wouldn't fly to the UK to sign him. That could be done long distance. Must be a player with a bigger name.

Who's bigger than Heskey that is available? I'm gonna widely speculate Scott macdonald
Maybe available on loan

[Thomas477]

Who's bigger than Heskey that is available? I'm gonna widely speculate Scott macdonald
Maybe available on loan

Ahh yes, the bloke who hasnt scored in ~28 games or the Socceroos. That'll go down well.

[The Dunster]

Scott Macdonald would be a great signing.

[plague]

I'm gonna widely speculate Scott macdonald
Maybe available on loan

makes sense. Everyone would laugh at us though.
But still, that's a really good guess.
I'd have him.

[belchardo]

I have been given some mail that Troy Palmer and Robbie Middleby are in the UK to sign a named player. Unable to get a name as yet, I will keep you posted.

nah, don't believe you mate. your record isn't too flash on potential signings... :D

[furns]

Who's bigger than Heskey that is available? I'm gonna widely speculate Scott macdonald
Maybe available on loan
I counted 2 unintended fat jokes in this post

:lulz:

[seldom]

Michael Bridges extends his contract by 6-8 more years.

so in reality bout 10-12 games :gent:

[Left Winger]

From the Australian Football Facebook page:
Newcastle Herald are reporting that Newcastle Jets management are in London negotiating with former England striker Emile Heskey... Would he be a good signing for the A-League?

[Thomas477]

An article from when we were first looking at Franny. Mentions we were also looking at Vassell.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2010/10/22/jets-revolution-gathers-pace/

Also mentions that signing Franny would be a mistake. They weren't wrong there.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Heskey is apparently close to signing. srs

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/former-england-striker-emile-heskey-set-to-sign-for-a-league-club-newcastle-jets/story-fndb5nmd-1226476821669

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emile_Heskey

[hauss]

He will get mobbed at newcastle airport.

I would never have expected that the jets could sign a legend like del piero. at least not until we are a more powerful club, which i believe we can be.

love you griff you bastard. hope you enjoy flirting with drogba.

[GazFish35]

Hauss,
Griff is just playing the PR game.... He can't be seen to be bad mouthing his current club.

[hauss]

Hauss,
Griff is just playing the PR game.... He can't be seen to be bad mouthing his current club.

Waiting for Griff is like a Taylor Swift song "I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around. My faith in you was fading..."

Thanks mate. I needed to hear that. Lets hope this really does end up like Love Story.

[Tommyjet]

To be fair Heskey is probaly the best of wats left. Vassell is terrible, and John Carew is bit more likely to just come here for a holiday. Heskey more likely to be a success in my opinion. Griff comes back in January when someone screws a knee and frees up a spot.

[Muswellbrookian]

To be fair Heskey is probaly the best of wats left. Vassell is terrible, and John Carew is bit more likely to just come here for a holiday. Heskey more likely to be a success in my opinion. Griff comes back in January when Bridges screws a knee and frees up a spot.

Fixed.

[russjaybee]

Carew > Heskey imo

[furns]

This worries me. If rumours are to be believed and GVE wanted Griff but HSG wanted a marquee name then this could have all the hallmarks of when Con bought Mario and GVE refused to use him.

[BodyNovo]

GVE should just do the exact same thing to oust him, wait midway through the year, than suprise them with a beep test. Heskey does 7.something we win the championship. Super simple stuff...if only

[furns]

The omens are strong my friends

[Tommyjet]

Fixed.

I wrote him then felt sorry for him so I replaced him with someone

[emma]

Jobe officially announced as our captain.

[david silva]

youth team at today's intra-club trial: Jets White starting XI: Duncan, Chapman, Regan, Goodwin, Oxborrow, Pepper, Brillante, Cooper, Remington, Ilic, Jesic #goJets

Who is this Ilic?

[Jeterpool]

The article of FFA website mentioned we had a few trials. The guy who scored 3 i'd never heard of. Can anyone shed any light?

[Jeterpool]

Don't worry - found Grimario's post in other thread

[russjaybee]

Newcastle Jets player goal celebration songs 2012/13:
1) Ben Kennedy (I Love It – Hilltop Hoods)
2) Scott Neville (Shooting Star – Bag Raiders)
3) Tiago Calvano (Danza Kuduro – Don Omar)
4) Josh Mitchell (Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis)
5) Dominik Ritter (L’amico E – Dario Baldan Bembo)
6) Ben Kantarovski (Encore – Jay Z and Linkin Park)
7) James Brown (Get On Up – James Brown)
8) Ruben Zadkovich (Shout – Isley Brothers Matter Music Remix)
9) Emile Heskey (Start Me Up – Rolling Stones)
10) Bernardo Ribeiro (Ai Se Eu Te Pego – Michael Telo)
11) Connor Chapman (Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Vengaboys)
12) Josh Brillante (Good Feeling – Flo Rida)
13) Sam Gallaway (Otis – Jay Z and Kanye West)
14) Taylor Regan (Here Comes The Boom – Nelly)
15) Craig Goodwin (Baby Got Back – Sir Mixalot)
16) Jobe Wheelhouse (Turn Up The Love – Far East Movement)
17) James Virgili (Tacata – Tacabro)
18) Jacob Pepper (Salt n Pepa – Push It)
19) Michael Bridges (Some Nights – Fun)
20) Mark Birighitti (I Made It – Lil Wayne)
21) Marko Jesic (Can’t Be Touched – Roy Jones)
22) Adam Taggart (Idea Of Happiness – Van She)
23) Ryan Griffiths (Bangarang – Skrillex)
24) Mitch Oxborrow (Macarena – Los Del Rio)
25) Mitch Cooper (Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District)
30) Jack Duncan (Remember The Name – Fort Minor)

Some quality lolz to be had.

[Skirt Boy]

Seriously what the ****?

Where is some Rammstein, Blutengal, Seraphim Shock, Retrosic and In Extremo?

Hell even som AC/DC, Silverchair, Angels and Spiderbait would be better.

Sounds like you guys will be going to a wigger convention every two weeks!

[parksey]

Newcastle Jets player goal celebration songs 2012/13:
1) Ben Kennedy (I Love It – Hilltop Hoods)
2) Scott Neville (Shooting Star – Bag Raiders)
3) Tiago Calvano (Danza Kuduro – Don Omar)
4) Josh Mitchell (Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis)
5) Dominik Ritter (L’amico E – Dario Baldan Bembo)
6) Ben Kantarovski (Encore – Jay Z and Linkin Park)
7) James Brown (Get On Up – James Brown)
8) Ruben Zadkovich (Shout – Isley Brothers Matter Music Remix)
9) Emile Heskey (Start Me Up – Rolling Stones)
10) Bernardo Ribeiro (Ai Se Eu Te Pego – Michael Telo)
11) Connor Chapman (Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Vengaboys)
12) Josh Brillante (Good Feeling – Flo Rida)
13) Sam Gallaway (Otis – Jay Z and Kanye West)
14) Taylor Regan (Here Comes The Boom – Nelly)
15) Craig Goodwin (Baby Got Back – Sir Mixalot)
16) Jobe Wheelhouse (Turn Up The Love – Far East Movement)
17) James Virgili (Tacata – Tacabro)
18) Jacob Pepper (Salt n Pepa – Push It)
19) Michael Bridges (Some Nights – Fun)
20) Mark Birighitti (I Made It – Lil Wayne)
21) Marko Jesic (Can’t Be Touched – Roy Jones)
22) Adam Taggart (Idea Of Happiness – Van She)
23) Ryan Griffiths (Bangarang – Skrillex)
24) Mitch Oxborrow (Macarena – Los Del Rio)
25) Mitch Cooper (Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District)
30) Jack Duncan (Remember The Name – Fort Minor)

Some quality lolz to be had.

at least some of the boys have a sense of humour

others seemingly have some dubious musical tastes.

[sh10]

i am thankful we will never have to hear hilltop hoods

[Grimario]

I must be so old... have only heard of maybe 5 of those.

[russjaybee]

Most disappointed in Ryu tbh, Bangarang... really?

Connor Chapman, dead set hilarious. Hope he scores.

Mad idea though tbh.

[BodyNovo]

Rubez love it

[david silva]

Newcastle Jets player goal celebration songs 2012/13:
1) Ben Kennedy (I Love It – Hilltop Hoods)
2) Scott Neville (Shooting Star – Bag Raiders)
3) Tiago Calvano (Danza Kuduro – Don Omar)
4) Josh Mitchell (Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis)
5) Dominik Ritter (L’amico E – Dario Baldan Bembo)
6) Ben Kantarovski (Encore – Jay Z and Linkin Park)
7) James Brown (Get On Up – James Brown)
8) Ruben Zadkovich (Shout – Isley Brothers Matter Music Remix)
9) Emile Heskey (Start Me Up – Rolling Stones)
10) Bernardo Ribeiro (Ai Se Eu Te Pego – Michael Telo)
11) Connor Chapman (Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Vengaboys)
12) Josh Brillante (Good Feeling – Flo Rida)
13) Sam Gallaway (Otis – Jay Z and Kanye West)
14) Taylor Regan (Here Comes The Boom – Nelly)
15) Craig Goodwin (Baby Got Back – Sir Mixalot)
16) Jobe Wheelhouse (Turn Up The Love – Far East Movement)
17) James Virgili (Tacata – Tacabro)
18) Jacob Pepper (Salt n Pepa – Push It)
19) Michael Bridges (Some Nights – Fun)
20) Mark Birighitti (I Made It – Lil Wayne)
21) Marko Jesic (Can’t Be Touched – Roy Jones)
22) Adam Taggart (Idea Of Happiness – Van She)
23) Ryan Griffiths (Bangarang – Skrillex)
24) Mitch Oxborrow (Macarena – Los Del Rio)
25) Mitch Cooper (Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District)
30) Jack Duncan (Remember The Name – Fort Minor)

Some quality lolz to be had.


LOVE THIS!!

Also love how the foreign boys; Ritter, Tiago, Bernardo have chosen some samba dance music yeew

[Thomas477]

I assume Kanta's is actually Numb/Encore if its the version by JayZ and Linkin Park.

Otherwise this should be interesting. Do own goals count though?

[skippy]

Riberio ftw what a great song

[goaliepersempre]

yeah riberio quality song with some dance moves too... also ritter :blush:
tiago good to... so keen for sunday :)

[MFKS]

Now after all have been whinging loud and long about the FFA sanctioned Nero shit pre kick off and how it is bad for atmosphere how can you sanction this shit???

The crowds roar when we score is worth more to me than some cheesy arse song played like some T20 cricketer on his way out to bat.

All Music other than NTUA needs to get the **** Out of the game.

NTUA Played 5 mins before kickoff. Get the lads pumped up as they are about to walk out and can here Stade De Newy belting out OUR anthem.

Then the crowd makes the noise just before and as the players come out.

Then the next time the PA should be used is at Full time (for anything other than the ground announcer informing of subs/ goalscorers) when NTUA can be played again to celebrate OUR victory.

End of discussion. Anything else is complete shite and yesterdays announcement of letting clubs do their own thing and now doing this is a two steps forward two steps back move

[militiamon]

The Member is right, this is an embarrassing decision.

[GazFish35]

I can't wait till the players get to decide what type of fireworks go off when the make a tackle.

[Jeterpool]

Newcastle Jets player goal celebration songs 2012/13:
1) Ben Kennedy (I Love It – Hilltop Hoods)
2) Scott Neville (Shooting Star – Bag Raiders)
3) Tiago Calvano (Danza Kuduro – Don Omar)
4) Josh Mitchell (Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis)
5) Dominik Ritter (L’amico E – Dario Baldan Bembo)
6) Ben Kantarovski (Encore – Jay Z and Linkin Park)
7) James Brown (Get On Up – James Brown)
8) Ruben Zadkovich (Shout – Isley Brothers Matter Music Remix)
9) Emile Heskey (Start Me Up – Rolling Stones)
10) Bernardo Ribeiro (Ai Se Eu Te Pego – Michael Telo)
11) Connor Chapman (Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom – Vengaboys)
12) Josh Brillante (Good Feeling – Flo Rida)
13) Sam Gallaway (Otis – Jay Z and Kanye West)
14) Taylor Regan (Here Comes The Boom – Nelly)
15) Craig Goodwin (Baby Got Back – Sir Mixalot)
16) Jobe Wheelhouse (Turn Up The Love – Far East Movement)
17) James Virgili (Tacata – Tacabro)
18) Jacob Pepper (Salt n Pepa – Push It)
19) Michael Bridges (Some Nights – Fun)
20) Mark Birighitti (I Made It – Lil Wayne)
21) Marko Jesic (Can’t Be Touched – Roy Jones)
22) Adam Taggart (Idea Of Happiness – Van She)
23) Ryan Griffiths (Bangarang – Skrillex)
24) Mitch Oxborrow (Macarena – Los Del Rio)
25) Mitch Cooper (Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District)
30) Jack Duncan (Remember The Name – Fort Minor)

Some quality lolz to be had.

Honestly I think this whole thing is ridiculous. Who cares what song plays - nobody will hear it or remember it so why waste your time? I'd rather hear the crowd cheering any day.

Making it more commercial for the sake of it!

[GazFish35]

Making it more commercial for the sake of it!

Club is soon to announce the release of the Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets Goalscoring Albumn.

[Jeterpool]

Club is soon to announce the release of the Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets Goalscoring Albumn.

:popcorn: That's now going to get raised in the marketing team meeting at Hunter Ports HQ this morning.

[Blackmac79]

131


Old GCU banner for brown.

[MFKS]

Club is soon to announce the release of the Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets Goalscoring Albumn.

So on the album where Kanta's Jesic's and Bridges songs go we will have 3-4 mins of silence or crickets chirping as tumbleweeds roll past??

[q-money]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN2zcLBr_VM

[parksey]

they're going to play a random song when someone scores anyway, why not let the players pick which one they want?

[militiamon]

they're going to play a random song when someone scores anyway, why not let the players pick which one they want?

Why?

[Jeterpool]

A question I have about the whole thing is are we going to have to buy the rights to each of these songs allowing us to play them or is that only required if you play a certain length of time on a song?

If we do have to pay for each songs rights, and you are right - they will play a song regardless because that's what they will do, it should make more sense to buy the rights to ONE song, not 20-odd.

What they are doing is a gimmick anyway. Would still rather hear the crowd instead of a song.

[MFKS]

Good points.

I would rather no music after goals scored but if we are gonna have a song have 1 and 1 only

[q-money]

let me play you the song of my people


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f6z-7yatJY

[au revoir]

carn

[parksey]

Why?

have you been to an a-league game before?

[Jeterpool]

Are there any days in particular the Jets train in the afternoon guys?

[Chadandkira12]

Tuesday

[Jeterpool]

Tuesday

Are you sure? Swung by Tuesday and there was nothing happening. This was about 4:40pm

[Hamma12]

Are you sure? Swung by Tuesday and there was nothing happening. This was about 4:40pm



I think they had the day off as we play friday this week

[Jeterpool]

I think they had the day off as we play friday this week

Cheers Hamma. I'll check it out next week

[lil_masi]

Have we got rid of Galloway yet? Such a waste of a squad spot, surely he knows hes got no chance at even making a bench appearance this season! Same goes with Jesic

[seldom]

BK injured...Duncan on rep duties....we may need Gallaway yet

[pv4]

this time next week, all of these pissants players are able to sign pre-contracts with any other hal team due to them not being re-signed:

Iain Fyfe
Cassio
Bruce Djite
Zenon Caravella
Serginho van Dijk
Cameron Watson
Iain Ramsay
Fabian Barbiero
Jeronimo Neumann
Fabio Ferreira
Evan Kostopolous

[belchardo]

interesting...

[pv4]

does anyone know what a pre-contract in the hal actually means? are they obligated to play for whatever team they sign one for, or is it more of a letter of intent and if someone comes through with a better offer they can go there?

we used to sign them in nbn, but i'm pretty sure they meant sfa when it came to contract-signing-time at the start of the season - so many blokes signed them & played for different clubs instead.

[MFKS]

Believe it is more of a letter of intent arrangement. As of whatever date these Pissant players who remain unsigned are able to test the waters of what is available out there.

Our club could e.g offer Ian Ramsay a 150k a year 3 year deal. Ramsay could sign the pre contract saying he wants in. Ramsay for all intensive purposes could make his mind up there and then he is coming to Newy next year but can't actually sign a legitimate deal to do so until another set date.

In the meantime Pissants and other clubs can continue to offer Ramsay a deal and Ramsay can then still renege on the deal with us if he gets a better offer else where.

Eventually a date will pass and Ramsay can then sign on dotted line for whatever club he feels.

Our pre contract deal holds no sway but could be used by Ramsay and agent to make sure we live up to our offer or miss out on him signing if we decide to reduce the value of our offer and on the flip side can be used also by the club to entice him over the line by showing their levels of committment in bringing him to Newy

[russjaybee]

Jeronimo Neumann is only on a 1 year contract? Deary, he's going to be sought after...

[MFKS]

Played like Mark Bridge against the Victree though which sort of showed up some of his failings as a player

[russjaybee]

Ooooh, true. Didn't see that game so yeh, can't comment! From what I had watched of him he looked good, though could easily be a flash in the pan scenario. Time will tell I guess.
Adelaide need to sort their shit out, that's quite a list.

[Thomas477]

Sign Ramsey.

Imagine a future front three of RyGriff, Brown and Ramsey (assuming we don't resign Heskey or the Jets marquee curse doesn't affect him). Mouthwatering.

[MFKS]

Sign Ramsey.

Imagine a future front three of RyGriff, Brown and Ramsey (assuming we don't resign Heskey or the Jets marquee curse doesn't affect him). Mouthwatering.

Whats wrong with Goody??

Also where is Lord Griffo in this fantasy front 3???

[Rocky]

this time next week, all of these pissants players are able to sign pre-contracts with any other hal team due to them not being re-signed:

Iain Fyfe
Cassio
Bruce Djite
Zenon Caravella
Serginho van Dijk
Cameron Watson
Iain Ramsay
Fabian Barbiero
Jeronimo Neumann
Fabio Ferreira
Evan Kostopolous

**** me, there isnt many there I wouldnt take...Probably SvD Djite and Ramsay topping the list of do wants

[Thomas477]

Whats wrong with Goody??

Also where is Lord Griffo in this fantasy front 3???

Fair point re: Goodwin.

I hope he returns.

[WolfMan]

Ramsay for all intensive purposes could make his mind up there and then he is coming to Newy next year but can't actually sign a legitimate deal to do so until another set date.





Oh my days.... Laughing so much I might have to be admitted to "Intents and" Care.... :lol:

[sh10]

Oh my days.... Laughing so much I might have to be admitted to "Intents and" Care.... :lol:

I was trying to resist the urge to post similar

[q-money]

**** me, there isnt many there I wouldnt take...Probably SvD Djite and Ramsay topping the list of do wants

lol iain fyfe ffs (n)

zenon caravella don't make me laff

[skippy]

I was trying to resist the urge to post similar

I was hoping I wouldn't have to bring it up

[front2]

Believe it is more of a letter of intent arrangement. As of whatever date these Pissant players who remain unsigned are able to test the waters of what is available out there.

Our club could e.g offer Ian Ramsay a 150k a year 3 year deal. Ramsay could sign the pre contract saying he wants in. Ramsay for all intensive purposes could make his mind up there and then he is coming to Newy next year but can't actually sign a legitimate deal to do so until another set date.

In the meantime Pissants and other clubs can continue to offer Ramsay a deal and Ramsay can then still renege on the deal with us if he gets a better offer else where.

Eventually a date will pass and Ramsay can then sign on dotted line for whatever club he feels.

Our pre contract deal holds no sway but could be used by Ramsay and agent to make sure we live up to our offer or miss out on him signing if we decide to reduce the value of our offer and on the flip side can be used also by the club to entice him over the line by showing their levels of committment in bringing him to Newy

Kosmina has coached Ramsay into the better player he is. Adelaide I think will not let him go on the cheap. Alot more than 150k would have to be on the table.

[pv4]

lol iain fyfe ffs (n)


dat beard :cool:

[Grimario]

I reckon 9 will stay unallocated, to be honest.
:gent:

Was trying to find info on whether or not Bridges is an Aus citizen and saw this cracking post. Some of the stuff about "We need a goal scorer, I hope we aren't getting Heskey!!!" made me actually laugh out loud.

[Muswellbrookian]

:gent:

Was trying to find info on whether or not Bridges is an Aus citizen and saw this cracking post. Some of the stuff about "We need a goal scorer, I hope we aren't getting Heskey!!!" made me actually laugh out loud.

You've got to admit, though, it was fair enough to think that we wouldn't get a no. 9. I mean, it's not exactly as if the club has an illustrious history of signing strikers or anything. And they certainly left it until very late in the off-season (again).

As for Heskey: I won't deny being among the initial knockers, because I usually base my first reaction to attackers that we sign on their scoring record. But once my knee-jerk response based on the fact that the Jets have never really signed a good striker (other than Griff) wore off, I realised that a bloke who's played his whole career at the top level in England had to have at least a decent chance of tearing up the A-League - regardless of his rep. So far, so good! He seems to have settled in really well, and I'm disappointed I can't be there every weekend to watch him play.

[furns]

BK - out for four weeks after surgery
Kanta - possible six weeks due to have surgery

Will give Birraz a chance to settle, and hopefully Peppz will get a chance to show his quality

[MFKS]

Kanta - possible six weeks due to have surgery



This


Members Reaction to this news can be summed up in a combo of this
:pissup::lulzturtle::yay:

[Jeterpool]

This


Members Reaction to this news can be summed up in a combo of this
:pissup::lulzturtle::yay:


Tell us how you really feel Member.

I hope both BK's have successful surgery.

[Grimario]

I hope both BK's have successful surgeries as well. I hope BK6 comes back and is the Bayern Munich target player once again, not the BK6 he has been the last few months...

[MFKS]

I hope his surgery is successful as well. I hope he comes back the player we all want him to be. At present he is a weak link in our team and I cringe when he is selected. Feel his absence will hopefully force GVE's hand to sort out or realise he needs to sign someone for our Central midfield because the combo of Kanta Zads and Jobe don't cut it in my eyes to play the way he wants us to. Need someone in there with a bit of class and these 3 don't have the touch of class say a KFC Hernandez or Flores Nicky Carle would bring

[Lionel Hutz]

I believe this is the loss we needed to have. It proves our defence is and has been poor this season so far. Hopefully things can turn around and we can keep a clean sheet in the near future.

[pv4]

i'm sure i'll put this in here & it'll get put in two different threads, plus a new thread made for it, but here it goes:

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Grossman-joins-Jets-on-injury-cover-deal/53320


Grossman joins Jets on injury cover deal
Tuesday, 20 November 2012 9:30 AM

The Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets have signed former North Queensland Fury player Chris Grossman as injury cover for midfielder Ben Kantarovski.

Kantarovski had arthroscopic surgery last week to clean up a small meniscus tear in his right knee and is likely to be sidelined for four to six weeks.

Grossman joins the Jets having made 43 A-League appearances for the Fury between 2009 and 2011. Prior to that the 25-year-old played seven matches for Queensland Roar during three seasons at the Club.

He has most recently been playing with Moreland Zebras in the Victorian Premier League (VPL).

“It’s unfortunate for Ben that he’s out injured with his knee, but I’ve been lucky enough to be called in to help out for a few weeks and I’m here to enjoy it, so it’s a great opportunity,” Grossman said.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for myself. The Jets are doing extremely well this season sitting where they are and I’m hoping to come in now and add something and help their roll-on in the season."

Grossman said he has been working hard to keep himself in shape since the conclusion of the VPL season in the hope that he would be picked up by an A-League Club.

“I’m hopeful of still getting back in the A-League and this is a great opportunity for myself and I’ve got to prove it with the time I’ve got here,” he said.

“I’ve been playing in the Victorian Premier League and keeping myself fit.

“That season finished about a month ago now, so I’ve had to do a little bit of extra work by myself, but I’m ready to get rolling tomorrow at training and hopefully push my case for next week’s game in Melbourne.”

The former Young Socceroo said he was eager to make a positive contribution to the Newcastle squad during his time at the Club.

“I’ve heard a lot about the boys here, that they’re a great group of guys. They’re sitting in a great position now so hopefully I can come in and it can be smooth sailing and we can all have success together,” he said.

grimario's keen for this - his fm game puts grossman way up there

[pv4]

speaking of kanta's surgery - saw him walking around the stadium on crutches at the game on sunday. it was pretty evident, and with the confirmation of mrs v4 the physio, that he didn't need crutches to walk.

but atb bud - hopefully you come back into the squad and re-find your bayern form. if not, we will deport you to greece or something.

[militiamon]

speaking of kanta's surgery - saw him walking around the stadium on crutches at the game on sunday. it was pretty evident, and with the confirmation of mrs v4 the physio, that he didn't need crutches to walk.

He walked down the steps of Bay 1 without crutches, but was very clearly limping and it took him a good few minutes to get to the bottom.

[Bon]

Wasn't sure where else to mention it, but I just saw the first episode of The B-League which had Ritter juggling while Michael Bridges tries to psych him out by reading 50 Shades Of Grey to him.. hahahaha
The segment each week on Fox Sports is actually pretty decent, really enjoying it..

[Grimario]

grimario's keen for this - his fm game puts grossman way up there
:lulz:

Now we just need to sign Griff in the window and my first season dealings are pretty much done.

[pv4]

just saw the pic of grossman

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/article/00053320-leadimage.jpg

he was at the game on sunday. was walking around the stadium with taylor regan. so was some other bloke. the mrs asked who the two not in suits were, i had no idea but said "they must be potential players". if they signed grossman, who was one of the two, i assume that means they must be thinking of signing the other bloke up also. no idea who it was, just thought i'd comment that there might be another signing on the way.

[&1gest]

just saw the pic of grossman

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/article/00053320-leadimage.jpg

he was at the game on sunday. was walking around the stadium with taylor regan. so was some other bloke. the mrs asked who the two not in suits were, i had no idea but said "they must be potential players". if they signed grossman, who was one of the two, i assume that means they must be thinking of signing the other bloke up also. no idea who it was, just thought i'd comment that there might be another signing on the way.
Bridges on twitter mentioned Greg McDermott (son of Terry) was trialling with the jets.

[Thomas477]

Rumour is Liam Reddy as cover for Biraz.

Sauce NBN.

[380]

Hope he can stay off the turps long enough .

[slobsy]

I thought he was playing in Iran?

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Would welcome Liam Reddy.

[lil_masi]

Def rate Reddy more than Nash!

[MFKS]

Disgraceful form from the Egg and Craig Deans if true. Can understand the signing of Nashy when Jack Duncan is away with youth NT and Nashy is needed to cover due to BK's injury. Can accept that.

Now that Birraz and BK are out the Egg and Deans should be showing faith in Jack and saying we believe you are good enough to play.

Jack Duncan should be in Nets at AAMI this weekend if we are fair dinkum. Show some faith in the ****ing kids. Playing a Newy reject in Nashy before him and even signing another bloke to sit on the bench at Duncan's expense is a ****ing CRIME.

Whats the point of having a yoof team if we ain't gonna use them and keep recycling hacks??

DUNCAN>> Nashy>> Reddy>>>Whoever

There's only 1 Jack Duncan

Give him a go

[pv4]

i've been massively underwhelmed with duncan every time ive seen him tbh. but in saying that, the same goes for both nash & reddy too.

[GazFish35]

get Catlin to play. Simple

[militiamon]

Who would play as keeper for youth if Duncan is brought into the first team? Gallaway? :rof:


Oh wait...

[russjaybee]

Reddy, once turd always turd.

[MFKS]

Who would play as keeper for youth if Duncan is brought into the first team? Gallaway? :rof:


Oh wait...

HAL side play Sat in Melbourne Yoof team play Sunday

Duncan can cover it all!!!

[true waterboy]

Vrteski in as cover for injured goalkeepers Thursday, 22 November 2012 2:59 PM


The Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets have signed former Perth Glory goalkeeper Aleks Vrteski as cover for the Club’s injured shot-stoppers.

Vrteski made 13 appearances for the Glory during two separate stints at the Club in the 2006/07 and 2009/10 seasons.

The 24-year-old former Young Socceroo arrived in Newcastle on Wednesday after playing 18 matches with Persija Jakarta in the Indonesian Premier League last season.

With Ben Kennedy already missing with a knee injury, Vrteski was given the opportunity to link up with the Jets as injury cover after Mark Birighitti fractured his cheekbone during last Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Wellington.

Vrteski said he would be looking to put his best foot forward during his time with the Jets.

“It’s really unfortunate what has happened to Mark, especially considering how well he was playing,” Vrteski said.

“He’s a Perth boy as well and a good friend of mine and you never like to see that sort of injury.

“I’ve got a good opportunity now and I just need to train well and do the best I can to help the team. If I get a chance to play I’m confident I can do a good job.”

Scott Neville and Josh Mitchell were teammates of Vrteski while he was at the Glory and he said knowing them had made it easier to settle in.

“Scott has been great since I first made contact with the Jets and he’s offered to let me stay at his place,” Vrteski said.

“It definitely helps having familiar faces like Scott and Josh here to help you settle in.

“It’s a good environment here and even though the last result was not what they wanted, I can see the way they've trained today and I know they’ll be keen to bounce back.”
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Vrteski-in-as-cover-for-injured-goalkeepers/53573

[parksey]

vrteski in
bk out

[seldom]

vrteski in
bk out

strap yaself in !

[snake]

is he still fat?

[MFKS]

Whens Kanta due back from his injury??

Should be getting close to returning by now shouldn't he??

Almost be relieved to see Kanta back in the side if it forces the Egg to dump James Brown ( Never thought I would ever say that)

[hauss]

Would love it if the Jets could get Harry Kewell on a 12 week guest stint and a 1 year contract for the following year.

He could probably do a decent job in the no 10 role that we seem to be missing and would more than make up for my disappointment over Griff.

Make it happen Tinks.

[cobra23]

Would love it if the Jets could get Harry Kewell on a 12 week guest stint and a 1 year contract for the following year.

He could probably do a decent job in the no 10 role that we seem to be missing and would more than make up for my disappointment over Griff.

Make it happen Tinks.



Second that,

I love Kewell... if this bloke came definetly will fill that lost spot.

[LINGERA]

we need fat ronaldo.

[Thomas477]

Second that,

I love Kewell... if this bloke came definetly will fill that lost spot.

He would be good, but he would turn the club into a circus just like he did with Victory.

[Bremsstrahlung]

It's a circus already.

[seldom]

It's a circus already.

True...but we need to stop the clown auditions and get a few acrobats on board...maybe a strong man...and oust the knife thrower(cough GVE..cough)

[Thomas477]

It's a circus already.

We've lost a few games and suddenly it's a circus?

We still haven't reached the level that Victory did last year.

[Jeterpool]

This Corey Brown looks dead set 12. Is he signing for Firsts, Youth or Emerging program? :gent:

[coastiehater]

Brillante and brown are that ****in shit it really grinds my gears.

[Thomas477]

Brillante and brown are that ****in shit it really grinds my gears.

Brown is.

I would disagree about Brillante though, I think he's been quite solid most of the time. Has had the odd **** up, but nowhere near as bad as Brown.

[WolfMan]

Yeh agree, Brillante is quite good without being spectacular.

[front2]

This Corey Brown looks dead set 12. Is he signing for Firsts, Youth or Emerging program? :gent:

I know what your'e saying. I saw him while I was grabbing a couple of frosty fruits at the kiosk. I would expect he will be playing in the youth match tomorrow.

[MFKS]

I know what your'e saying. I saw him while I was grabbing a couple of frosty fruits at the kiosk. I would expect he will be playing in the youth match tomorrow.

We will see

Thought signings in the HAL could only go through come the 14th of January hence why Lord Griffo can't play yet for Smurfs


Might be allowed to play NYL though cause they have some weird shit going on there with some form of interchange used at games

[true waterboy]

has corey brown actually signed?
if so he will be great for us
had huge wraps on him in u17 world cup

[RedMexican]

has corey brown actually signed?
if so he will be great for us
had huge wraps on him in u17 world cup

people had huge warps on taggart to, look where is playing and he is a socceroo

[hawk]

people had huge warps on taggart to, look where is playing and he is a socceroo

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T5kzgVCOtBc/T1hLxaBkMBI/AAAAAAAACDE/FbunCEj2wpE/s1600/warp+speed.jpg

[hauss]

I've been thinking for a couple of weeks now that it does not make sense that James Brown and Heskey play in the same team. They perform a very similar function and it doesn't make sense to have two people on the field doing essentially the same job (although in somewhat different styles).

I could understand a Brown/Smeltz combination or a Heskey/Joel combination but not a Brown/Heskey combination.

[MFKS]

Browns a waste of space at present. Don't quite see how Heskey is that bad ??

[hauss]

Browns a waste of space at present. Don't quite see how Heskey is that bad ??

Not saying Heskey is bad at all. I just think we are unbalanced at the front. And I don't necessarily think a "no. 10" is the answer. After all, Heskey did his best work when he had Owen running off him.

[MFKS]

Well that is the formation the Egg has us playing. Heskey ain't gonna get a strike partner up front come what may.

The Egg sticks to his pattern on this pretty solidly. Playing 2 up front in a standard strikeforce of yesteryear just will not happen.

Better get used to it and work out who we can get to do Browns job a bit better than he does

[hauss]

Better get used to it and work out who we can get to do Browns job a bit better than he does

Or replace Heskey.






Sorry, just stirring the Heskey lovers.

[MFKS]

Agree with this.

Playing the way we do I feel we do need a bloke to play up front to run in behind and stretch defences by playing on the last man's shoulder. Unfortunately Heskey don't play this way. Once the in behind threat came Brown Chilli Goody etc would offer more of a threat with the opponent having to worry about more about dropping in to cover the forward runs from us.

Bloke in my Avatar would have been perfect for this

[Thomas477]

Maybe we could have a front four of:

Virgilli.......Heskey......Goodwin
...............RyGriff

Playing Heskey behind Griff will be an unexpected ploy, and would allow Heskey to roam, while keeping a Striker at the point.

Won't happen though, can dream.

[MFKS]

Maybe we could have a front four of:

Virgilli.......Heskey......Goodwin
...............RyGriff

Playing Heskey behind Griff will be an unexpected ploy, and would allow Heskey to roam, while keeping a Striker at the point.

Won't happen though, can dream.

Not exactly the worst idea. Heskey has shown himself quite adapt at coming short controlling ball laying off to teammate. Also play him here he would be quite hard to mark. Assuming he had the fitness to make some late runs in the box would open up a world of possibilities particularly if GVE paired him with Taggz. Taggz would offer the in behind the line threat and Heskey would have a pile of room to play in

[Thomas477]

Not exactly the worst idea. Heskey has shown himself quite adapt at coming short controlling ball laying off to teammate. Also play him here he would be quite hard to mark. Assuming he had the fitness to make some late runs in the box would open up a world of possibilities particularly if GVE paired him with Taggz. Taggz would offer the in behind the line threat and Heskey would have a pile of room to play in

Yeah, forgot about Taggz. Push RyGriff to LW and Goodwin to LB. Would be perfect and would run rings around Sydney.

[hawk]

Yeah, forgot about Taggz. Push RyGriff to LW and Goodwin to LB. Would be perfect and would run rings around Sydney.
:blush:

What spastic would put goodwin at left back? He's our best and most dangerous player coming forward in the attacking half as we saw smurfs hack him down all day as they couldnt contain him. And Biz is a pretty good keeper almost as good as Cov

[Thomas477]

:blush:

What spastic would put goodwin at left back? He's our best and most dangerous player coming forward in the attacking half as we saw smurfs hack him down all day as they couldnt contain him. And Biz is a pretty good keeper almost as good as Cov

Put him there so we can have RyGriff, Heskey, Taggz and Virgilli playing in the same team, without forcing a formation change.

[Rocky]

Put it in the news thread but also kinda belongs here, Marcelo Fiorentini talking on his fb about a possible return soon.

[parksey]

can anyone believe that ruben zadkovich is our captain now?

[Tommyjet]

No

[380]

Put it in the news thread but also kinda belongs here, Marcelo Fiorentini talking on his fb about a possible return soon.


Would also like to see Song return , chipping in with a decent number of goals at his current club.

[leftrightout]

Would also like to see Song return , chipping in with a decent number of goals at his current club.

For sure, one of my all time favourites! loved the guy!

[Tommyjet]

Pretty sure u can forget about song coming back, he's debuted for South Korea recently and can't see playing in the a-league as a good platform for more national team appearances.
Would love gve to somehow unearth another gem from Asia tho

[belchardo]

he's debuted for South Korea recently

yeah? good on him. hope he goes on to bigger and better things (just not in games against the socceroos)

[RedMexican]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T5kzgVCOtBc/T1hLxaBkMBI/AAAAAAAACDE/FbunCEj2wpE/s1600/warp+speed.jpg

hahaha jeeze, paying zero attention to my spelling there.
but in all seriousness, can we actually buy someone decent.
please gary, please.

[hawk]

stop this shet, i need some stability.

http://theraybourneffect.com/images/biz_man_stuck_in_revolving_door_lg_nwm.gif

[sammydog]

Dom Ritter jus posted on twitter;


Flight is set! Switzerland, I'M COMING HOME! Leaving Sydney on April 8 which makes a total of exactly 9month Australia, loved it #6daysleft

So he is out of here.

[MFKS]

Dom Ritter jus posted on twitter;



So he is out of here.

Why wouldn't he be going back??

At present he is uncontracted next season and can easily jump another flight back if things change.

Wouldn't expect Heskey to be walking the streets of Newy all winter either and will most likely be back in the UK and can tie up a new contract from there

[joel31]

He was never that good and our foreign spot could be better used elsewhere. I'm not saying he was terrible, he was our best defender this season but thats not saying much

[militiamon]

Meh, he was ok, definitely not our best defender, but a pretty handy one. I liked more what I saw in the pre-season where he was used as an attacking LB where he got forward and was taking players on, as opposed to his role later this season as a CB.

[sammydog]

Why wouldn't he be going back??

At present he is uncontracted next season and can easily jump another flight back if things change.

Wouldn't expect Heskey to be walking the streets of Newy all winter either and will most likely be back in the UK and can tie up a new contract from there

I never said or implied he should stick around in the off chance his contract offer changes. Just posting his words that he is definitely leaving.

[Slipper]

Goodwin be lookin for a new roomy

[furns]

Meh, he was ok, definitely not our best defender, but a pretty handy one. I liked more what I saw in the pre-season where he was used as an attacking LB where he got forward and was taking players on, as opposed to his role later this season as a CB.this

I think the idea was to have Ritter as the attacking LB and use Mitchell and Chapman as the CB's, until we discovered that Mitchell wasnt good enough. And then when he tried Regz in CB he never got a look in again after the debarcle in Wellington.

[MFKS]

To me the issue with Ritter is pretty straight forward. He is an OK player at this level but nothing special and like all has a few weaknesses for opposition to exploit. With the way our season went this year and the fans seeming to want change/ dramatic improvement to arrest our low pecking order place Ritters future looks bleak.

As most of our squad is already signed we only have what 4-5 positions left. Now we can resign Ritter or we can look to sign a replacement superior to him that will hopefully fix a few of our issues. I don't see the Ritter/Chapo partnership being world beater material next season. I do though like the idea of getting a bigger quicker in who can offer some leadership and direction t the side/defence and also help Chapo out.

To me the choice is pretty simple Bye Bye Dom

[Jeterpool]

I wonder what Nick Carle's situation will be next year when he returns from loan, now ADP has been re-signed?

Could be a good option for the number 10 role Bridges currently fills.

[MFKS]

I wonder what Nick Carle's situation will be next year when he returns from loan, now ADP has been re-signed?

Could be a good option for the number 10 role Bridges currently fills.

Best post on the Foz since someone last suggested we sack GVE or resign Griffo

[plague]

Now we can resign Ritter or we can look to sign a replacement superior to him that will hopefully fix a few of our issues.

I do though like the idea of getting a bigger quicker in who can offer some leadership and direction t the side/defence and also help Chapo out.


Should sign that Topor-Stanley bloke from WSW.




Oh wait...........

[plague]

Thought Ritter was ok.

Better than some of the turd sangas the club has dished us up.

If price is ok then I'd be happy to have him back.

Middleby will **** it up regardless though.

[Jeterpool]

Ritter > Byun> Simic

[Tommyjet]

Need a good quality, experienced, left footed stopper who can organise and communicate effectively. Then let chapman and Reagan fight for the right side. Someone in the mould of zwansvijk, bosshart or even Adrian madaschi. Only then start worrying about other signings

[Tommyjet]

Ha simic, forgot him pretty quickly

[q-money]

madaschi jeeeeeez he stinks

[MFKS]

madaschi jeeeeeez he stinks

He come in to Heart last year and solidified them and they went on a good unbeaten run.

Anyways no matter how bad he is he would be a HUGE step up from Josh Mitchell and Nevilles abilities

[vitsi]

Id take madaschi for sure. At least he wont add to the foreign quota as well. Failing that, maybe make a move to bring back Milan Susak home although im not sure if he is a left stopper or not.

We just need better defenders!

[MFKS]

Id take madaschi for sure. At least he wont add to the foreign quota as well. Failing that, maybe make a move to bring back Milan Susak home although im not sure if he is a left stopper or not.

We just need better defenders!

Sasa Ogdenovski Cornwthwaite Susak Mullen Wilkinson etc there are ample Aussies playing overseas that will do good job at this level if brought home and wouldn't break the bank either

[vitsi]

Some good names, just needed to think a little harder!

[Tommyjet]

madaschi jeeeeeez he stinks

Yeah right, would have in nt instead of cornthwaite and thwaite.

Eddy bosnar anyone? Can hit a mean long range bomb

[Tommyjet]

Susak not exactly the big strong commanding type I think we need

[Pico]

Yeah right, would have in nt instead of cornthwaite and thwaite.

Eddy bosnar anyone? Can hit a mean long range bomb

If your going to dream of bringing home CB's from Asia may as well go large and aim for the best one.

Could only imagine the fireworks with Bosnar & GVE at the same club.

[Thomas477]

Sasa Ogdenovski Cornwthwaite Susak Mullen Wilkinson etc there are ample Aussies playing overseas that will do good job at this level if brought home and wouldn't break the bank either

:ban:

I don't want no Coastie captain playing for my Jets.










Yes I realise I liked Spencer, move along.

[MFKS]

:ban:

I don't want no Coastie captain playing for my Jets.











Yes I realise I liked Spencer, move along.


I was only throwing possible names out there. Probably the best of the Gypos as he never come across as much of a **** but just a bloke who gives 110% all the time.

At the end of the day with our present struggles I am getting to the stage where I would be content if we went and signed 3-4 Gypos if it sees us ****ing improve. I am just plain well over not ENJOYING watching the Jets play coz we are shit all round.

[Tommyjet]

If your going to dream of bringing home CB's from Asia may as well go large and aim for the best one.

Could only imagine the fireworks with Bosnar & GVE at the same club.

Hoping gve won't be around

[The Camel]

Need a good quality, experienced, left footed stopper who can organise and communicate effectively. Then let chapman and Reagan fight for the right side. Someone in the mould of zwansvijk, bosshart or even Adrian madaschi. Only then start worrying about other signings

Spiranovic

[parksey]

good to see vitsi back on the forum

[pv4]

what i saw of madaschi at heart, he was good. that's about all i've ever seen of him though, tbf. he did wonders for their team - i'm pretty sure they're trying to get him back.

[Jeterpool]

Spiranovic

Yep! Would he come back though?

[Tommyjet]

Spira on a fair bit of dough where he is

[Tommyjet]

Heart have freed up a fair bit of cash with colosimo and thommo leaving so would probably be hard to out bid them for madaschi although i would throw a fair bit at him, was very good for heart

[white city]

Will we ever hear any news regarding GVE, I heard a rumour (cant disclose his details) suggesting that its being considered to promote Bridges to coach and GVE in a technical role, would suit that role alot better, as he can use his skills of scouting the young talent, and leave what he struggles with most his man management.

personally i believe Bridges would be a great option. has a great rapport with the group, would still demand the respect, and has worked with many good managers in his time

[howardyou]

Will we ever hear any news regarding GVE, I heard a rumour (cant disclose his details) suggesting that its being considered to promote Bridges to coach and GVE in a technical role, would suit that role alot better, as he can use his skills of scouting the young talent, and leave what he struggles with most his man management.

personally i believe Bridges would be a great option. has a great rapport with the group, would still demand the respect, and has worked with many good managers in his time


I think he would be too close to the playing group to demand total respect. Also has never coached. I would rather see Ante Milicic or similar.

[white city]

I think he would be too close to the playing group to demand total respect. Also has never coached. I would rather see Ante Milicic or similar.

yeah you are right milicic is another great option, although this is only what i heard thats why the push to get his relevant certificates completed.

However i don't see professionalism in our management showing any real desire or commitment in getting back to the top of this league!, if they were we would have seen some action by now!

its very disappointing

[seldom]

I thought the certificates were being obtained so he can coach the emerging jets u18 side. Big call to put him in charge of the 1sts. Then again it is the Jerks

[380]

yeah you are right milicic is another great option, although this is only what i heard thats why the push to get his relevant certificates completed.

However i don't see professionalism in our management showing any real desire or commitment in getting back to the top of this league!, if they were we would have seen some action by now!

its very disappointing


I still reckon if GVE has not got his act together by the first month of the new season it see ya later. No way would RM and TP want to deflect the sort of criticism they got like the last few weeks for an entire season.

[Grimario]

Duncan gone to Perth.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1149912/More-Glory-time-for-McGarry


Cameron Edwards, Alistair's son, and 20-year-old goalkeeper Jack Duncan are the latest recruits.

[Jeterpool]

There you go. Who is next in line for the youth team? Assume they'd become third choice.

[Thomas477]

Faj isn't it?

He was Duncan's deputy last year.

[Jeterpool]

Faj isn't it?

He was Duncan's deputy last year.

Think it was Sammy G

[Thomas477]

Think it was Sammy G

With the amount of times the Youth keepers got sent, it probably was at one stage too.

[militiamon]

So supposedly we're trialling Sebastian Usai (of NQF and then bench warmer for Blackburn) and some John Solari bloke who I have never heard of, both for that critical 3rd keeping spot. Usai is an interesting one, still don't get why we're looking for a 3rd senior keeper though, seems like a waste of a squad spot. Surely the youth team keeper (whoever that is) will be decent enough as a 3rd option.

[Zico]

So supposedly we're trialling Sebastian Usai (of NQF and then bench warmer for Blackburn) and some John Solari bloke who I have never heard of, both for that critical 3rd keeping spot. Usai is an interesting one, still don't get why we're looking for a 3rd senior keeper though, seems like a waste of a squad spot. Surely the youth team keeper (whoever that is) will be decent enough as a 3rd option.
The club may be close to a transfer with an O/S club for Bira and looking to trial these keepers as a back up/#1 keeper.

[militiamon]

Is this a fact or are you just speculating? I haven't seen anything like that reported anywhere. Way too soon for him if it's true.

Also article did specifically say it was the 3rd keeping spot they were trialling for.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Soccer-Sixes-win-boosts-Jets/68051

[Zico]

Is this a fact or are you just speculating? I haven't seen anything like that reported anywhere. Way too soon for him if it's true.

Also article did specifically say it was the 3rd keeping spot they were trialling for.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Soccer-Sixes-win-boosts-Jets/68051
All speculation mate. Sorry I should have put maybe at the start of last post.

[MFKS]

Out of curiosity why do we need another keeper???

Birraz>> then BK >>> then if needed call some one in on loan ala what we done with Nashy last year.

Why in gods name do we need a 3rd EXPERIENCED keeper for??

Surely the young yoof keeper can fill in this role and be overlooked for loan keeper when our keepers get kicked in the head again like we did with jack Duncan last season.



If Birraz is leaving then surely we need to be looking at signing a replacement of a calibre greater than these two mentioned as BK isn't good enough

[Jetmaster]

It's nearly June and all I see is, how Mr T puts it, "pain"......

We are signing nobody of any note and unless that happens I can see Heskey bailing out of his contract.

And then there's Tinks......

[hawk]

can we sign someone between 24 - 30

[Jeterpool]

can we sign someone between 24 - 30

Do office and backroom staff count?

[MFKS]

It's nearly June and all I see is, how Mr T puts it, "pain"......

We are signing nobody of any note and unless that happens I can see Heskey bailing out of his contract.

And then there's Tinks......

I hope he does bail from his contract.

When he does he comes out and says the only reasons I wont return is that the Manager is a ****ing idiot and I refuse to work under him and the upper management are complete tools and numpties

[Grimario]

Guys, not sure if you missed this but our brilliant coaching staff have identified the problem!

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Jets-after-attacker-and-central-defender/68200


Jets highlight key areas for recruitment

http://static.ffa.sportalhosting.com/site/_content/article/00068200-leadimage.jpg
Hunter Ports Newcastle Jets head coach Gary van Egmond has confirmed the club is still on the lookout for a player to bolster their options in the attacking third, as well as an experienced central defender.

The Jets confirmed on Wednesday that Socceroos international Harry Kewell would not be joining the Club for the 2013/14 A-League season

However, van Egmond said the Club would still be looking to add another high-quality attacker to their roster, along with a central defender.

“It doesn’t alter who we’re looking at positionally from the fact that we need an attacking player and a left-sided stopper,” van Egmond said.

“They’re the two areas that we’re looking to get and we need both to have a good deal of experience, especially in the backline.

“We’ve got some good young players coming through, but we need someone to give them a little bit of direction, controlling that back four and our defensive shape at times.

“I think that’s something that we really missed last year.”

Van Egmond said that if Kewell was to make a return to the A-League this season, it would be beneficial for the whole competition.

“Of course we would have liked to have someone like Harry come to our Club, but it wasn’t to be,” van Egmond said.

“I read a couple of interesting articles where it was quoted that it was to do with money or what have you, but I don’t think that’s the case. I don’t think Harry would be signing anywhere just for the money.

“I still see it as a real positive for the A-League (if he returns).

“Last year we had Shinji Ono at the Wanderers, Del Piero at Sydney FC and obviously Emile here in Newcastle.

“Now it looks like we’ll have another high profile player at Melbourne Heart, hopefully that might be the impetus for a couple of other teams to get that type of player as well.”

Van Egmond was speaking following Hunter Sports Group’s announcement that nib health funds (nib) had reaffirmed its commitment to the Newcastle Jets and Newcastle Knights by extending its major partnership for an additional 12 months.

Under the agreement, the local health insurer will maintain its coveted sleeve sponsorship with the nib logo appearing on the sleeve of the players’ jersey for both clubs.

“It’s fantastic from the perspective that it’s a Newcastle icon as far as a brand is concerned,” van Egmond said.

“Their partnership with the Knights is the longest-running sponsorship as far as rugby league is concerned and hopefully that can in turn happen for the Jets as well.

“It’s fantastic that it’s a local company that is getting behind the Jets and the Knights and in a very competitive market for sponsorship, to have nib renewed is fantastic.”



Seriously, would be nice if the club could spew out anything more than this tired, old rhetoric.

GVE OUT.

[GazFish35]

Should start a "tired old cliches" thread

[380]

And with GVE they all start with obviously. Obviously GVE is overated.

[Captain Obvious]

And with GVE they all start with obviously. Obviously GVE is overated.

Don't any of you dare start stealing my gig.

[northern_swan]

Can't believe he spins this shit, yet Tim Cahill approached us for a 10 gamer and was knocked back :banghead:

[plague]

Can't believe he spins this shit, yet Tim Cahill approached us for a 10 gamer and was knocked back :banghead:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/greenbeans4/What-You-Talkin-Bout-Willis.jpg

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/668242/what-you-talkin-bout-willis-o.gif

[northern_swan]

Heard from multiple sauces. Cahill approached Tinks at the end of he last MLS season. Ended up going to train back at Everton iirc.
Tinks said yea, Middleby & Palmer said nae