Newcastle United Jets 2013/2014 Squad thread

[MFKS]

we're moving forward Gaz, moving forward.



Could we be looking at 3-5-2 for next season as Grimario pointed out? Play Boogs in the centre of Mullen and Regan. Lee Ki-Je and Scott Neville as your wing backs. Centre of the park Pepper and Kanta with Cooper. Then who up front?

This signing says to me one of Gallagher, Mullen or Welsh will not be retained. My bet is Gallagher.


Player Agents :thumbsup:

No way will that be happening

[borat]

To give the circus ringmaster some credit his signings have not been bad at all. Jeronimo Flores Madaschi Celevski Lee Ki Je Mullen etc are decent players

Problem is how he integrates them into the side with his inept coaching.

Montano classic example. Can see we have a very good player here potentially. The way Stubbins plays him and the rest of our side though sees us get the least value from him we could.

Hopefully the Lee Ki Je doesn't get screwed like this and we can get someone in to coach us well

I would let Montano go and sign elsewhere. 3 goals is not a good return and I find him pretty lazy. No service for sure but would like to start a fresh. Stubbins will have all the salary cap he could ever want to spend on foreign players so am hoping that he gets supremely lucky and is able to jag another 4 quality foreign starting players to go with Lee Ki Jee.

I count 6 players signed for next season and beyond (not including Carney or Birraz)

Kennedy
Kanatrovski
Pepper
Boogaard
Neville
Barressi

Plus they have offered a deal to Pavicevic

Of the remaining squad I would be happy if the offered deals to

Ki Lee Jee
Regan
Mullen

With the possibility of Caravella & Welsh if they were on minimum contracts for squad depth. Cowburn and Cowley are interesting players and hoping they get some game time to prove themselves.

The rest I would let go. Sign another keeper (Maybe Duncan) plus 4 quality foreign players who will play anywhere for the money, because lets face it thats all we can offer. Thats 18 players. Pick up another 4 from other clubs that we can offer longer deals to such as Triantis and Gligor from SFC, or plunder Perth if they get done for salary cap rorting with Mitch Nichols and Cameron Edwards.

[Mark325]

In my opinion we're only 4 or 5 good signings and a better coach away from looking in a good position

I fee like we need a better keeper; a better midfielder to link up with preferably Pepper; A RW for when Hoole leaves; A LW assuming Lundy isn't ready to be a starting XI and a ST for when Montano leaves.

[borat]

What about any of the young centre backs we have playing in the NYL?

Who but? Am assuming Welsh is better than what is on offer, played and scored on the weekend didn't he? I honestly do not know as I don't watch any NYL nut have been pretty impressed with Pavecevic and Cowburn plus Crowley looks pretty good.

[Mark325]

Who but? Am assuming Welsh is better than what is on offer, played and scored on the weekend didn't he? I honestly do not know as I don't watch any NYL nut have been pretty impressed with Pavecevic and Cowburn plus Crowley looks pretty good.

Does anyone actually have any insight on who are the brighter prospects we've got in our youth who could get a run with the main squad and any lads in the local NPL sides in general who'd be worth getting a look into? We got Hoole from Broadmeadow and he's one of the better players we've got so could be worth having a look around

[MFKS]

Does anyone actually have any insight on who are the brighter prospects we've got in our youth who could get a run with the main squad and any lads in the NPL sides in general who'd be worth getting a look into? We got Hoole from Broadmeadow and he's one of the better players we've got so could be worth having a look around

Lundy is a better player than Pavicevic and Crowley HANDS ****ING DOWN. Maybe Stubbins would care to explain the truth WHY he isn't being picked???

As for prospects in the Yoof
Reece Pappas can play RB Mids or CD
Michael Kanta plays CM
Thomas Whiteside CD

Seeing how well Pavicevic and Cowburn have gone there is no reason why any of them couldn't do similar

[GazFish35]

In my opinion we're only 4 or 5 good signings and a better coach away from looking in a good position

I fee like we need a better keeper; a better midfielder to link up with preferably Pepper; A RW for when Hoole leaves; A LW assuming Lundy isn't ready to be a starting XI and a ST for when Montano leaves.


So, birraz, Celeski, griffo, carney ..... and sack Stubbins.

[MFKS]

So, birraz, Celeski, griffo, carney ..... and sack Stubbins.

If it means we get Griff back from his banishement, BK is out of goals, Roundabout is on the bench and Stubbins is at Centrelink I will put up with Carney being involved AGAIN

[Hunter403]

Slow card collector. Ho hum if he's the big signing

[Grimario]

Slow card collector. Ho hum if he's the big signing

6'2, not that big.

[pv4]

I feel like I've been one of the few arguing for Boogard to be brought back for years. Happy with this!

[pv4]

Good.

I can look past his ccm days knowing he was with us at the end of the nsl and not picked up by us at the start of 'new football'.

He was young and can't be blamed for signed ing a pro contract with a club 50km from home when his home team said he was surplus to requirements.

Ma nigga

[ToddG NBUnited]

Plus his dad played for kb, so thats an automatic selection for me.

[weston]

Played for Weston Bears. Tick in my book. Great signing.

[The Postman]

Plus his dad played for kb, so thats an automatic selection for me.

Can see the Herald photo shoot now - Cowbie and Boogs with their dads in their KB garb

[Retro Jet]

Can see the Herald photo shoot now - Cowbie and Boogs with their dads in their KB garb

Just get McBreen there and it's Happy KB Families....yeah? :P
(Minus his ol' boy of course.)

[Premy]

Micheal would be so happy right about now I guess.

[seldom]

I feel like I've been one of the few arguing for Boogard to be brought back for years. Happy with this!

Really ?...Has a large following in the Newcastle football fraternity. Was never coming back while GVE was here. Good signing for Jets, not sure if so for him.

[Premy]

Dear Member.

I have a job for you, put a hold on all banner making exercises.

Step 1: Do what ever you need to do to find the contact number of Richard Porta, give it to your player agent mate and make it Farking happen.
Step 2: Repeat step 1 but replace the words Richard Porta with the words James Holland.
Step 3: Again repeat step 1 but this time use the words Bradley Smith.
Step 4: Last step this one and it's the most important, repeat step one using the words Ljubo Milicevic.

Report back to me as to how you faired.

Edit: Bonus marks for the following
Kale Bradbury
Danny Ireland
Ivan Franjic
Neil Kilkenny
Chris Herd

[plague]

**** this place is so depressing.

[MFKS]

Dear Member.

I have a job for you, put a hold on all banner making exercises.

Step 1: Do what ever you need to do to find the contact number of Richard Porta, give it to your player agent mate and make it Farking happen.
Step 2: Repeat step 1 but replace the words Richard Porta with the words James Holland.
Step 3: Again repeat step 1 but this time use the words Bradley Smith.
Step 4: Last step this one and it's the most important, repeat step one using the words Ljubo Milicevic.

Report back to me as to how you faired.

Edit: Bonus marks for the following
Kale Bradbury
Danny Ireland
Ivan Franjic
Neil Kilkenny
Chris Herd

I think you are slightly mistaken about the player agent thing.

They ain't my mates at all.

[Premy]

I think you are slightly mistaken about the player agent thing.

They ain't my mates at all.

No mistake just make sure that they get the relevant information :facepalm::grin:

[lquiquer]

Robert Dillon ‏@robertdillon174 · 34m34 minutes ago
I've been told by PFA that @NewcastleJetsFC players still have not been paid. Wages were due Monday ...
:wtf: MurphyOut

[MFKS]

Robert Dillon ‏@robertdillon174 · 34m34 minutes ago
I've been told by PFA that @NewcastleJetsFC players still have not been paid. Wages were due Monday ...
:wtf: MurphyOut

Wrong Bloke your blaming. The buck stops with the owner

Another useful assist for the FFA in their quest to strip him of the licence.

Though I am wondering when they are gonna pull the proverbial finger out of their arse and take some action.
Surely this deadline has now passed that they gave him??

Every day I wait for the news and nothing

[Tommyjet]

Maybe this talk of joint ownership is just more stalling tactics by the fat man.

[lquiquer]

Maybe this talk of joint ownership is just more stalling tactics by the fat man.

Maybe ? ........ no no no, for sure it is.... I don't trust any of them MFKS, I'm like you waiting every day for the news / Hey Plague...#TinklerOut #MurphyOut #StubbinsOut #GriffIn

[GazFish35]

Wrong Bloke your blaming. The buck stops with the owner


You've changed man.

[MFKS]

You've changed man.

Tinkler was straight out and stared down a TV Camera saying the money would be paid last week
It hasn't been done.

Tinkler is responsible for that not occurring and not the new bloke who has barely got his feet under his ****ing desk.

Am planning on giving Murphy a bit of time to make his mark before letting loose.

Am really starting to get the shits with Tinkler. Says one thing does another. There is no degree of consistency from him one way or the other with him dealing with the club. One minute something positive the next something negative.


Bloke should run for politics. Would fit right in with that crowd

[anfield]

Speaking of shafting locals anyone know why Brandon Lundy has had no look in for the first team even with our thread bare squad and today was not even in the Yoof team today???

Brandon lundy, Where has he been. How good is he. Position?

[hawk]

Just get McBreen there and it's Happy KB Families....yeah? :P
(Minus his ol' boy of course.)

I find it really hard to like Mcfk. but what can you do.

oops should be more positive, I think we are fine now

[MFKS]

Brandon lundy, Where has he been. How good is he. Position?

He is training with the Yoof team and not playing.

Might be something some one from the media should be asking Stubbins an explanation for :whistling:

Can play RW LW and Striker
LW though I would say his best role

Bloke is best prospect of all the kids in the Yoof team

[plague]

Hey Plague...#TinklerOut #MurphyOut #StubbinsOut #GriffIn

#hashtagsout

[Grimario]

Pavicevic signs 2 year senior deal.

[The Postman]

This is my understanding of where we are at.

16 - Barresi doesn't count as Welsh has taken his spot

1. JVS
2. Neville
3. Reegs
4. ………
5. Kanta
6. ……….
7. …………
8. Caravella
9. ………
10. Cooper
11. Hoole
12. Gallagher
13. Montano (On Loan)
14. Barresi (Season Injury)
15. ……….
16. Pepper
17. Virgili
18. Welsh (Injury Replacement)
19. Coops
20. BK
21. Mullen
22. Lee Ki-Jee
23. ……….

20 with these 4 included

24. Carney
25. Celeski
26. Griff
27. Mads

Now it gets tricky with Biraz out on loan and Youth players don't count to the 23 do they?

28. Biraz (Out on Loan)

29. Lundy (Youth)
30. Cowburn (Youth)
31. Pavicevic (Youth)
32. Crowley (Youth)
33. Solari (Youth)

[MFKS]

This is my understanding of where we are at.

16 - Barresi doesn't count as Welsh has taken his spot

1. JVS
2. Neville
3. Reegs
4. ………
5. Kanta
6. ……….
7. …………
8. Caravella
9. ………
10. Cooper
11. Hoole
12. Gallagher
13. Montano (On Loan)
14. Barresi (Season Injury)
15. ……….
16. Pepper
17. Virgili
18. Welsh (Injury Replacement)
19. Coops
20. BK
21. Mullen
22. Lee Ki-Jee
23. ……….

20 with these 4 included

24. Carney
25. Celeski
26. Griff
27. Mads

Now it gets tricky with Biraz out on loan and Youth players don't count to the 23 do they?

28. Biraz (Out on Loan)

29. Lundy (Youth)
30. Cowburn (Youth)
31. Pavicevic (Youth)
32. Crowley (Youth)
33. Solari (Youth)

Lundy has a senior contract and is classed as part of the squad.

Pavicevic signed a senior deal today

[MFKS]

More importantly these blokes been paid yet or are we gonna see them refuse to board the plane to NZ for this weekends loss???

[The Postman]

Updated

18 + 4 = 22

Room for 1 more, maybe that Albanian RW, unless some genius signed Solari to a senior contract.

1. JVS
2. Neville
3. Reegs
4. ………
5. Kanta
6. ……….
7. ……….
8. Caravella
9. ………
10. T.Cooper
11. Hoole
12. Gallagher
13. Montano (On Loan)
14. Barresi (Season Injury)
15. ……….
16. Pepper
17. Virgili
18. Welsh (Injury Replacement)
19. Coops
20. BK
21. Mullen
22. Lee Ki-Jee
23. ……….
24. ……….
25. Lundy
26. Cowburn (Youth)
27. Pavicevic
28. Crowley (Youth)
29. ………….
30. Solari (Youth)??

31. Biraz (Out on Loan)

32. Carney
33. Celeski
34. Griff
35. Mads

[Hunter403]

Apparently the signing of the Serbian (?) player is a done deal. Can't say his goal scoring stats are all that great

[Grimario]

Apparently the signing of the Serbian (?) player is a done deal. Can't say his goal scoring stats are all that great

Plays as a winger so more about his delivery for others to score, I guess.

Also, he has scored a gazillion more in his career than Virgili and Hoole who are our right wingers of recent note.

[pv4]

Updated

I have struggled, and failed, to find anywhere that says Welsh is solely an injury replacement.

In terms of lengths of contracts, here is what we have currently:


LEGEND
* Denotes NYL Youth Contract
(V) Denotes Visa Player
(M) Denotes Marquee
(A) Denotes Aussie Marquee

Head Coach: Phil Stubbins 15/16

2014/15
Zenon Caravella
Billy Celeski (contract terminated?)
Mitch Cooper*
Travis Cooper
Sam Gallagher
Joel Griffiths (contract terminated?)
Andrew Hoole
Lee Ki-je (V)
Adrian Madaschi (contract terminated?)
Edson Montaño (V) (on loan from Barcelona SC)
Daniel Mullen
Taylor Regan
John Solari
Jess Vanstrattan
James Virgili
Allan Welsh

2015/16
Josh Barresi*
Mark Birighitti (out on loan to Varese until June 15)
David Carney (contract terminated?)
Ben Kantarovski
Brandon Lundy*
Scott Neville
Jacob Pepper

2016/17
Ben Kennedy
Radovan Pavičević (I assume *)

2017/18
Nigel Boogaard (contract starts at end of 14/15)

[borat]

Barressi does count, he has never been replaced on the roster. Welsh was signed as a full squad member

[borat]

Mitch Cooper is on a senior contract, not a full time NYL.

Postman you need to add the requirement for 3 x u21 players in the full-time 20-23 man senior squad. The 3 x Full time NYL contracted players are additional to that.

[borat]

Lundy has a senior contract and is classed as part of the squad.

Pavicevic signed a senior deal today


I understood Lundy is a fulltime NYL contracted player on paper but trains entirely with the senior squad. I believe it was stated in the press release when he signed 1-2 years ago. I used to keep links to all these releases but lost interest a while back.

[borat]

Apparently the signing of the Serbian (?) player is a done deal. Can't say his goal scoring stats are all that great

As stated, as a winger his stats are impressive in a league that seems to produce quality A-League players

[pv4]

Mitch Cooper is on a senior contract, not a full time NYL.

Postman you need to add the requirement for 3 x u21 players in the full-time 20-23 man senior squad. The 3 x Full time NYL contracted players are additional to that.

I'm confident the club confirmed (from memory via twitter to grimario or someone) Cooper was one of the NYL contracts on our books, and I'm sure his contract was tied up with all these things around being a NYL player, being on a scholarship of sorts to study at the uni, and all these other things.

Is it 3x U21 NYL contracts, or is it 4 including a keeper?

[The Postman]

Could have sworn Welsh was an IR for Barresi

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2521664/allan-welsh-fits-the-bill-after-impressing-jets-coach/

Was mistaken, So Welsh is a Full time player

[Thomas477]

I always thought Celeski was an injury replacement for Barressi

[borat]

I'm confident the club confirmed (from memory via twitter to grimario or someone) Cooper was one of the NYL contracts on our books, and I'm sure his contract was tied up with all these things around being a NYL player, being on a scholarship of sorts to study at the uni, and all these other things.


He is too old to be a contracted NYL PV4. Maybe in his original 2 year contract but he signed a 12 month extension last year. Contracted NYL contracts by definition are 2 years in length and the player must be turning 20 or younger in the 2nd year. Cooper turns 21 in September

[borat]

I always thought Celeski was an injury replacement for Barressi
Celeski took Goodwin's spot when he left

[borat]

Is it 3x U21 NYL contracts, or is it 4 including a keeper?

Its 3 x u21 in the 20-23 man senior squad. You can then have an additional 3 on full-time NYL contracts. As far as I am ware only Solari and Lundy are full-time NYL players.

[borat]

What is interesting with the proposed signing of Enver Alivodic, although he seems a quite good acquisition why aren't we signing a striker?

We have Montano only at the moment with a raw Pavecevic as back up. I would be surprised if we don't have a striker of some description lined up for when the mutual contract terminations are signed off. Otherwise there is only an injury replacement available for Barressi but that would be min wage.

[Jeterpool]

What is interesting with the proposed signing of Enver Alivodic, although he seems a quite good acquisition why aren't we signing a striker?

We have Montano only at the moment with a raw Pavecevic as back up. I would be surprised if we don't have a striker of some description lined up for when the mutual contract terminations are signed off. Otherwise there is only an injury replacement available for Barressi but that would be min wage.

Smeltz is off contract at the end of the season. What do people think about going after him? I'd certainly sign him! He still knows where the net is.

[borat]

Smeltz is off contract at the end of the season. What do people think about going after him? I'd certainly sign him! He still knows where the net is.

I would too. I think he still has a couple of years left as a top notch striker but I don't see SFC letting him go. Janko will be the one to leave imo but he is on a fortune

[MFKS]

What is interesting with the proposed signing of Enver Alivodic, although he seems a quite good acquisition why aren't we signing a striker?

We have Montano only at the moment with a raw Pavecevic as back up. I would be surprised if we don't have a striker of some description lined up for when the mutual contract terminations are signed off. Otherwise there is only an injury replacement available for Barressi but that would be min wage.

We Are Moving Forward that is the mantra not Needing to Sign A Forward

As if we need strikers with the style of parking the bus Mr 5% Win Rate employs??

[pv4]

I would too. I think he still has a couple of years left as a top notch striker but I don't see SFC letting him go. Janko will be the one to leave imo but he is on a fortune

Before the "Big Blue" there were some pretty strong rumours that Smeltz was on his way out. Now, Arnold says he isn't for sale.

I think like you've said, a lot will hinge on what they do with Janko. His agent is reportedly shopping him around at the moment. I originally thought he was a "cheap" marquee, in the range of 300-500k per season, but Fox Sports have confirmed he is on 7 figures which is more than Heskey was on with us. Whether SFC think he is worth re-signing will have to be seen. I think he is great, but that's a LOT of money.

[Premy]

Richard Porta

[BodyNovo]

Scott McDonald

[plague]

Griff.

(Big letters not necessary)

[BodyNovo]

griff

[Jeterpool]

Richard Porta

Looks good on paper. Dear Herald - please pick this up

[lquiquer]

Lisandro Lopez

[MFKS]

Kale

[BodyNovo]

Lisandro Lopez

YES class act

Always was a fan

[Premy]

Kale

Lettuce

[Bon]

Jets have withdrawn Cabbage Carney's breach of code of conduct..

[BodyNovo]

never a dull moment hey

[Thomas477]

Jets have withdrawn Cabbage Carney's breach of code of conduct..

Dammit Bon, beat me to it.

Wonder if that means Carney can return to the main training now?

[lquiquer]

Dammit Bon, beat me to it.

Wonder if that means Carney can return to the main training now?

It means it's going to cost the big man ~ 300K to wave Carney goodbye

[GazFish35]

Club Statement – David Carney

Newcastle Jets wish to inform its members, fans and media that the club has withdrawn a breach of the code of conduct previously assigned to player David Carney.

In light of the club’s decision, there will be no arbitration hearing between the club and Carney, as was scheduled to be held tomorrow (Friday 20 February) at Football Federation Australia’s (FFA’s) head office.



Over the past week there have been substantial operational and management changes at Newcastle Jets – changes the club believes will result in a new and positive direction for the Hunter’s Hyundai A-League franchise.


Newcastle Jets Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Murphy said: "It is the club’s desire to work proactively behind the scenes with David (Carney) and the PFA (Professional Footballers Australia) to resolve the situation in a timely manner."

"We achieved such an outcome earlier this week with Kew Jaliens, and the club is also committed to continuing the process with Joel Griffiths, Billy Celeski and Adrian Madaschi."




i wonder which one got removed?

[Fairgo]

From my understanding and to just make it clearer all A League sides must have a minimum squad of 20 and max 23 with 3 under 21 players included, they can then opt to sign 3 NYL players on minimum wages which is approx $49k bringing the max squad side to 26. Currently the NYL players are Lundy, Solari and recently Pavecevic. Cowburn and Crowely are not included in the figures at this stage and are not on full time NYL senior contracts. The other u21 players with out checking ages I think would be Cooper, Welsh, Barresi, and possibly the other Cooper.

[Jetmaster]

well, he'd know pretty quickly wouldn't he? what with his wife and all. :)

Was also gonna suggest "ïnsideher" knowledge !

[MFKS]

Jets have withdrawn Cabbage Carney's breach of code of conduct..

Hey Bodi

Give the club a call and see if you can get the rest of the breach notices he should have put on. The club are dying to get rid of him and have finally realised they have shot themselves in the foot by jumping prematurely. They would love to know the other shit to finish the job I am sure

Trade Off for your help in boning Carney is the club is to restore Griff ASAP

Best deal for everyone

[lquiquer]

The Serbian signed yet?

[MFKS]

The Serbian signed yet?

If he seen how great we were today as an attacking threat he would be at the airport heading home right now if he had any brains

[lquiquer]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/jets-you-wait-stubbins-big-plans-league-flops

So Mr 1 in 20 only contracted to the end of the current season? Is that right?

[pv4]

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/jets-you-wait-stubbins-big-plans-league-flops

So Mr 1 in 20 only contracted to the end of the current season? Is that right?

When Stubbins was originally appointed, it was until the end of the 15/16 season.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Phil-Stubbins-to-be-new-Jets-boss/90311


The Newcastle Jets have appointed Phil Stubbins as the Club's new Head Coach on a two-year contract running to the conclusion of the 2015/16 Hyundai A-League season.

Maybe there is a chance that Tinkler has gotten him to sign a revised contract that sees Phil paid more but with next year not locked in (would not surprise me in the least), or maybe there are KPIs in Stubbins' contract that said if he didn't achieve a certain league position that it only lasted one year. I'm not sure on that, but he was definitely (unfortunately) signed for 2 seasons.

I legit can't wait till Stubbins leaves our club. No other HAL club will ever touch him, so he'll just head straight back to Thailand or something like that. Probably pick up more brown shoes on the cheap when he's there.

[MFKS]

“We simply want to do the best we can until the conclusion of the campaign. It would be great for the group and our younger players to secure some wins between now and the end of the season but more importantly for our supporters.”

One supporter here who doesn't want any more wins this season at all.


“There has been a lot learnt that’s for sure but I totally believe that we’ll be a much stronger force next year.

Winning two games next year will make us a stronger force FFS

[Jeterpool]

Madaschi and Celeski terminations executed

Carney and Zane left

[Tommyjet]

So according to murphy lee ki-je and alivodic priorities to re-sign which I agree with but I just wonder about montano. I known he has missed a few chances here and there but has generally been devoid of quality service. He has looked great at holding the ball up all season but early on held onto it too much or went his own but I think he has remedied that and laid it off more.

I'd like to see him re-signed but with extra competition up front, whether that be another visa or an Australian striker.
Second season, with his English improved and a decent midfield behind him I think he needs to be re-signed.
My thoughts for the day.

[pv4]

I'd love Montano re-signed, but can't see it happening. I assume his home club would want him back, and I daresay he'd be feeling homesick particularly because we've gotten rid of our fellow Spanish speakers. He doesn't have a whole lot keeping him here, it seems to me. Most visa players in the HAL are on somewhere between 200-300k, and I have had hamma-confirmation that Edson's wage falls in that bracket, so maybe that's more than he can get back home? Either way I feel like all our visa players are too good for us tbh :rof:

[Tommyjet]

With hoole leaving, I think we could end up with a visa flavour front four unless stubbins can somehow lure some decent Aussies to the club.

[joel31]

Montano is terrible at finishing. Surely we can get better

[q-money]

you can hardly crucify the bloke with the lack of ball he gets

montano works his socks off

[Grimario]

Montano is terrible at finishing. Surely we can get better

Finishing of 11 if the scout who did the Jets in FM is anything to go by.

[plague]

I reackon we get of that new winger bloke.
He tucks his shirt in FFS.
Who does that?

[joel31]

Finishing of 11 if the scout who did the Jets in FM is anything to go by.
He'll be 9 max on FM16

[parksey]

Montano is class

[matty]

King carney back in favour according to gatty's twitter. Likely to be picked on bench sunday

[lquiquer]

King carney back in favour according to gatty's twitter. Likely to be picked on bench sunday

Gardiner: David Carney in line for return to action for @NewcastleJetsFC. See @newcastleherald tomorrow for full story.

Bring The Griff back

[Jeterpool]

King carney back in favour according to gatty's twitter. Likely to be picked on bench sunday

If that's true I'll give them both credit if they are being mature men about it

[Thomas477]

If that's true I'll give them both credit if they are being mature men about it

Or Stubborns has no other fit players?

[Premy]

With hoole leaving, I think we could end up with a visa flavour front four unless stubbins can somehow lure some decent Aussies to the club.

Richard Porta... Just saying.

[Grimario]

If that's true I'll give them both credit if they are being mature men about it

Hoole off with Olyroos, unless he goes deep into youth that people other than member for Kentucky Fried Chicken has heard of...

Wonder if there has been some pfa work in the background about him not being able to work or whatever that law is.

[Mark325]

I'm still of the belief that Montano would work better if he had someone like Adam Taggart to play off too and have him playing similar to Heskey during that period. His finishing just isn't good enough to be a lone striker

Carney coming back into the squad I'd think is just till the end of the season since Stubbins needs the numbers

[Tommyjet]

I'm still of the belief that Montano would work better if he had someone like Adam Taggart to play off too and have him playing similar to Heskey during that period. His finishing just isn't good enough to be a lone striker

Carney coming back into the squad I'd think is just till the end of the season since Stubbins needs the numbers

Jamie mcclaren

[militiamon]

Going to go out on a limb here and say that Montaño is dead average.

Yes he's almost certainly lacking in service, but his finishing has been woeful and his decision making is pretty shit too. Has missed lots of sitters that a better player would have nailed.

Of course, like all of our players, he'd go alright in a decent team.

[GazFish35]

Going to go out on a limb here and say that Montaño is dead average.

Yes he's almost certainly lacking in service, but his finishing has been woeful and his decision making is pretty shit too. Has missed lots of sitters that a better player would have nailed.

Of course, like all of our players, he'd go alright in a decent team.


Hope there's room on that limb for me.
Couldn't agree more.

[joel31]

IMO hes pretty good on the ball: holding it up and dribbling. He's alright in the air got a few good goals but wasted plenty of chances. He's fairly quick. But his shots are terrible in particular his technique at taking them. E.g. on Saturday in the first half he had a chance in the box but ballooned it into the stands.
Like some have said he would be quite good playing with a striker who could finish.
With the coin hes on we could get slightly better players so I would let him go when his loan expires

[MFKS]

I fully agree with resigning Korean bloke. Must sign.

As for Alivodic composed finish at the weekend but lets see a bit more from him. I know we are shit but still seeing very little from him yet to make me think must sign.

Saturday just convinced me it is a ****ing crying shame the club is losing Hoole. Bloke just needs some good coaching and some end product and the kid will be flying. It ain't far away and we are gonna miss him big time.


As for Stubbins letting Carney play what a ****ing joke.
At least when he ain't picking the 5 he is standing his ground. Just shows what a ****ing hypocrite he is if Carney has soldiered on and is rewarded yet Griff gets screwed.

**** Stubbins

[leftrightout]

Wonder if there has been some pfa work in the background about him not being able to work or whatever that law is

Is it classified as bullying? Fit and able to do the job but has been refused the same chance as other employees....

[BodyNovo]

Jamie mcclaren

all for this bloke.

no way he will come to the jerks but.

if andy keogh wasn't at perth this bloke would be first picked every week

[pv4]

all for this bloke.

no way he will come to the jerks but.

if andy keogh wasn't at perth this bloke would be first picked every week

Back in that young world cup (or whatever it was) that Hoole, DDS, etc played in (the one that Hoole did that great assist), I thought Maclaren was the standout striker. We also used Taggz and Gameiro in that tournament, so I remember thinking it was a big deal that I rated Maclaren so much higher.

[Jeterpool]

Maclaren I think needs a move so he can take that next step. He can come to us and be one of the main men, sort of like the opportunity Taggart took.

[Bon]

Is it classified as bullying? Fit and able to do the job but has been refused the same chance as other employees....

After sitting through hours of WHS bullsh!t yesterday (and currently am now), I would say it goes more under a "grievance" than bullying.. Apparently there is a difference, but I've been drifting in and out of the real world while this monotonous bollocks goes on..

[parksey]

all for this bloke.

no way he will come to the jerks but.

if andy keogh wasn't at perth this bloke would be first picked every week

He was the first choice striker for Perth last season and he was quite poor.

[BodyNovo]

He was the first choice striker for Perth last season and he was quite poor.

wasn't smeltz and harold first choice?

[Grimario]

wasn't smeltz and harold first choice?

Harold 23 games, 3 goals
McLaren 18 games, 2 goals
Smeltz 13 games, 4 goals

Smeltz was out injured a bunch, wasn't he?

[BodyNovo]

fark they all stinked.

but perth were shit last year i guess.

[parksey]

Yes Perth were pretty terrible but I recall McLaren being especially bad.

From what I've seen this year he's only really scored from set-pieces or simple goals late on against a tiring defence.

[plague]

Yes Perth were pretty terrible but I recall McLaren being especially bad.

From what I've seen this year he's only really scored from set-pieces or simple goals late on against a tiring defence.

Agree with this.
Plus to be fair Perth are playing pretty stinky football this year.

Fair bit of hoofing, set pieces and Rubes smokers getting them results they prob don't deserve.

Don't like watching them much at all and the good teams seem to have worked them out.

[parksey]

Agree with this.
Plus to be fair Perth are playing pretty stinky football this year.

Fair bit of hoofing, set pieces and Rubes smokers getting them results they prob don't deserve.

Don't like watching them much at all and the good teams seem to have worked them out.

Agreed.

Perth are absolutely dire, I think they've only won like 1 game in their last 8. The only reason they're so high on the table is they racked up the points early on that good run of theirs.

[lil_masi]

Jets trialling young aussie patrick antelmi
https://twitter.com/richbaylissfox/status/580262637897809920

[Tommyjet]

Jets trialling young aussie patrick antelmi
https://twitter.com/richbaylissfox/status/580262637897809920

Can't find enough about him to form an opinion. Apparently trialled with Sydney a few months ago but shitney went with stambolziev instead by the looks of it.

[Mark325]

I feel like we have enough young strikers as is that I'd say unless he is unbelievably talented, we just leave it

[militiamon]

He was the first choice striker for Perth last season and he was quite poor.

Good call p-diddy, also seem to remember him being given a decent chance last season and being fairly mediocre.

Would fit in well here, sign him up.

[MFKS]

Good call p-diddy, also seem to remember him being given a decent chance last season and being fairly mediocre.

Would fit in well here, sign him up.
Nah Militia that bloke who butchered 4-5 chances for Wankers on Saturday is a sure fire signing.

Looked like Marko Jesic and played like Jardel

[pv4]

Going to go out on a limb here and say that Montaño is dead average.

Yes he's almost certainly lacking in service, but his finishing has been woeful and his decision making is pretty shit too. Has missed lots of sitters that a better player would have nailed.

Of course, like all of our players, he'd go alright in a decent team.

Interesting.

His finishing I'll say is somewhat hit and miss. He's had some great chances that he's fluffed or hit the post a few times.

His decision making though, I can't fault tbh. To me, he's a terrific target man. He bounces off his marker, holds the ball up really well, and when he actually has friends offering him support usually finds a way to find them. Not many players are that strong on the ball in the league IMO, I can think of few ever in the league to be able to hold it up as well as he can.

Look at Alivodic's goal on the weekend - Edson drops between defenders and mids to create space, turns with two men on him, Alivodic is actually making a run to support Edson and Edson manages to get the turn on and thread the pass to him. I feel like these kinds of things would have happened so many more times over the season if we had players actually interested in offering him support. Edson and Mitch Cooper, when played close enough, seem to be forming a great partnership playing each other in.

[My2BobsWorth]

Montano couldn't hit the floor with his hat, it would fly off and land in a tree. First plane outa town.

[Tommyjet]

Montano couldn't hit the floor with his hat, it would fly off and land in a tree. First plane outa town.

I can think of an x-stiker now playing for lambton that was a lot worse

[Premy]

I can think of an x-stiker now playing for lambton that was a lot worse
Just because Bridges hung around a season longer than he should have it doesn't negate the good he did beforehand. Bridges brought far more to us then what Montano has done.

[MFKS]

Just because Bridges hung around a season longer than he should have it doesn't negate the good he did beforehand. Bridges brought far more to us then what Montano has done.
Like Sam Gallagher and some Connexions???

[Grimario]

Just because Bridges hung around a season longer than he should have it doesn't negate the good he did beforehand. Bridges brought far more to us then what Montano has done.

When? His one in six goal return is about the same as Montano and Montano has the extra difficulty of not speaking English and being in a team lead by negative nubbins.

Montano also had nothing to do with forcing out players he didn't like.

What exactly did self serving Mr Right Connexions ever actually do apart from looking after his own skin?

[Premy]

When? His one in six goal return is about the same as Montano and Montano has the extra difficulty of not speaking English and being in a team lead by negative nubbins.

Montano also had nothing to do with forcing out players he didn't like.

What exactly did self serving Mr Right Connexions ever actually do apart from looking after his own skin?I'll give you the run in with Ljubo but everything else is just pure speculation, don't get confused with passing rumors of as fact.

[Grimario]

I'll give you the run in with Ljubo but everything else is just pure speculation, don't get confused with passing rumors of as fact.

What's speculative about his goal return, playing in a far better side and under a better manager? I'll give you the speaking English bit, fecking Geordie.

[Premy]

His goal return was better than Montano is and Montano is out here with far younger legs then what Bridges had.
Comparing the 2 is chalk and cheese.

Montano has been ordinary at best and has done nothing for the club to make the loan a permanent deal. Visa spot and a goal every 8 games, money and spuad space better spent elsewhere.

Sign him up Tinks

[Grimario]

His goal return was better than Montano is and Montano is out here with far younger legs then what Bridges had.
Comparing the 2 is chalk and cheese.

Montano has been ordinary at best and has done nothing for the club to make the loan a permanent deal. Visa spot and a goal every 8 games, money and spuad space better spent elsewhere.

Sign him up Tinks

12 goals, 66 matches in a far better side and under better coaching while speaking the same language.
3 goals, 22 matches under Stubbins, completely and utterly isolated up top, not a single squad member speaking the same language.

At his current rate, Montano would have 9 in 66... hardly a difference that make Bridges "much better". More like chalk and chalk of a different colour.

If he wasn't robbed of that goal on the weekend, he would have the exact same goals per game. And if Edson scores two more goals before the end of the season, he has a better goal per game return than Bridges.

[WolfMan]

Also, Montaño hasn't opened any small bars or revitalised an iconic Novocastrian nightspot

I mean, what's he playing at?

[Premy]

12 goals, 66 matches in a far better side and under better coaching while speaking the same language.
3 goals, 22 matches under Stubbins, completely and utterly isolated up top, not a single squad member speaking the same language.

At his current rate, Montano would have 9 in 66... hardly a difference that make Bridges "much better". More like chalk and chalk of a different colour.

If he wasn't robbed of that goal on the weekend, he would have the exact same goals per game. And if Edson scores two more goals before the end of the season, he has a better goal per game return than Bridges.
How many of those 66 appearances were 15-20 minute stints of the bench towards the end of Bridges time? I would put it up around the 20+ mark.
Montano had a good squad around him for the first 10 or so games and he was still honking.

[Grimario]

The "very good squad" that didn't win their opening ten games under the same shit coach playing the same negative tactics?

Yeah, okay.

[Jetmaster]

The Bridges hate is more feral (and bordering on mania) than the BK version sometimes - was he superstar for us? Of course not. His return from retirement was probably not the best move but remember he was asked by the management to reconsider.

His first run was more than useful, have a look at some of the goals he setup or scored in that period.

On top of that, he was a major stabiliser when Con turned to shit and again when Tinks first spat the dummy. He provided leadership, pure and simple, at difficult times - could easily have pulled stumps and gone elsewhere.

I feel that most of the "haters" have it against him purely because he is perceived as the one and only reason Ljubo left. Forget that Kasey also had a serious falling out with him (if you can see a couple of his anti Ljubo interviews anywhere they are quite insulting), or that Ljubo did verbally abuse Bridges wife before Bridgey went for the jugular.

Much other perception of Bridges around the squad is just that - perception.

Bridges has left the building - I don't know why he is constantly brought up for no apparent reason by the "manics".

[plague]

I hate all of our players.

[q-money]

haha remember when ljubes went to smash sash's car window with his boots

[Jeterpool]

Bridges has left the building - I don't know why he is constantly brought up for no apparent reason by the "manics".

Better not listen to the Jetstream podcast this week...

[Bon]

Better not listen to the Jetstream podcast this week...

So you had pv4 back on the show again? :rof:

[Tommyjet]

I know I pretty much brought him up and I'm sorry to my fellow haters for doing so. I'm more than happy not to mention or hear about him again.

[Jeterpool]

12 goals, 66 matches in a far better side and under better coaching while speaking the same language.
3 goals, 22 matches under Stubbins, completely and utterly isolated up top, not a single squad member speaking the same language.

At his current rate, Montano would have 9 in 66... hardly a difference that make Bridges "much better". More like chalk and chalk of a different colour.

If he wasn't robbed of that goal on the weekend, he would have the exact same goals per game. And if Edson scores two more goals before the end of the season, he has a better goal per game return than Bridges.


How many of those 66 appearances were 15-20 minute stints of the bench towards the end of Bridges time? I would put it up around the 20+ mark.
Montano had a good squad around him for the first 10 or so games and he was still honking.

OK, I'll add a bit of data here. I'll even throw Heskey in there for shits and giggles. I'd love to compare a similar player with the language barrier such as Song (but he isn't a striker), Zura and Jardel but they never scored. Jeffers isn't worth the bother nor is Misura. This is about Visa players so not bringing in Griff, Ryu and Taggz. I could throw Brockie in there but he doesn't have the language barrier.

I think it's fair to compare 1st seasons. Bridges got 6 in 15 games, Montano 3 from 22. Heskey 9 in 23 (overall Heskey got 10 in 42 with us).

If you're going to compare it's probably fair to compare on goals per minute played over their Jets career

BRIDGES - one goal every 245 minutes played
MONTANO - 517 minutes per goal.
HSEKEY - 312 minutes per goal.

Then think about assists - last weekend was the first Montano has provided. Bridges provided 5, Heskey 4.

Bridges surrounded by a better team? Without a doubt. But look at who Montano was surrounded with pre-sacking (round 15) when he was surrounded by your Carneys, Kews, Celeskis and Griffs not to mention Hoole, Flores and Neumann...his goals per minute then?

MONTANO - A goal every 337 minutes.

Montano was also more clinical pre-sacking. He had, in 15 games, 18 shots on goal, 8 of which were on target and 3 of those he scored from. Since then he's had more shots per game (21 in 7) and is yet to score*

Montano when he first arrived and started scoring he was scoring on about par with Bridges. Since the change in tactics, and his isolation, it's my summation the service has dried up, any sniff of goal he's having a hit but also we've removed other options for scoring so he's feeling a level of responsibility to carry the team because let's face it, Scott Neville and Lee Ki-Je are the only two close to him in the scoring charts. Plus I've noticed a change in his demeanor recently. I think there's something else going on...

* Source of Data HAL Website

[Jeterpool]

Stuff it - here's Brockie, Griff, Ryu, Labi, Sash and Taggz.

This is A-League only and doesn't include ACL, pre-season etc


BROCKIE - 11 in 41 matches and scored every 261 minutes. Provided 5 assists
Griff - 34 in 83 and scored every 197 minutes. Provided 9 assists
Ryan Griff - 19 goals in 56 and scored every 256 minutes. Provided 14 assists
Labinot Haliti - 15 in 92 and scored every 316. 5 assists.
Sash - 8 in 35 and scored every 137 minutes. 0 assists
Taggz - 18 in 44 and scored every 168 minutes and provided 5 assists. We really had a special player here.
Franco Parisi - 2 in 9 but still scored every 96.5 minutes!!
Mark Bridge - 13 in 50 and scored every 293. 11 assists.

[northern_swan]

The Bridges hate is more feral (and bordering on mania) than the BK version sometimes - was he superstar for us? Of course not. His return from retirement was probably not the best move but remember he was asked by the management to reconsider.

His first run was more than useful, have a look at some of the goals he setup or scored in that period.

On top of that, he was a major stabiliser when Con turned to shit and again when Tinks first spat the dummy. He provided leadership, pure and simple, at difficult times - could easily have pulled stumps and gone elsewhere.

I feel that most of the "haters" have it against him purely because he is perceived as the one and only reason Ljubo left. Forget that Kasey also had a serious falling out with him (if you can see a couple of his anti Ljubo interviews anywhere they are quite insulting), or that Ljubo did verbally abuse Bridges wife before Bridgey went for the jugular.

Much other perception of Bridges around the squad is just that - perception.

Bridges has left the building - I don't know why he is constantly brought up for no apparent reason by the "manics".

This.

[q-money]

Franco Parisi - 2 in 9 but still scored every 96.5 minutes!!
:wub:

[Jeterpool]

:wub:

I put that one in there for a few of you guys especially.:thumbsup:

[Frodo]

Stuff it - here's Brockie, Griff, Ryu, Labi, Sash and Taggz.

This is A-League only and doesn't include ACL, pre-season etc


BROCKIE - 11 in 41 matches and scored every 261 minutes. Provided 5 assists
Griff - 34 in 83 and scored every 197 minutes. Provided 9 assists
Ryan Griff - 19 goals in 56 and scored every 256 minutes. Provided 14 assists
Labinot Haliti - 15 in 92 and scored every 316. 5 assists.
Sash - 8 in 35 and scored every 137 minutes. 0 assists
Taggz - 18 in 44 and scored every 168 minutes and provided 5 assists. We really had a special player here.
Franco Parisi - 2 in 9 but still scored every 96.5 minutes!!
Mark Bridge - 13 in 50 and scored every 293. 11 assists.

Awesome work Jet.

Taggs ahead of Griff... as well as almost everyone else. Hopefully we get him for a loan next season.

[q-money]

griff > taggz forever

[plague]

Your data is wrong:
Mark Bridge never scored for us and (in a terrific piece of trivia) has never scored at A-League level.

Griff> Labi, Parisi, Milton> everyone else.

[Grimario]

Mitch Cooper has signed a 2 year extension. Wooo.

[lil_masi]

Mitch Cooper has signed a 2 year extension. Wooo.

I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season

[parksey]

why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so

[Grimario]

I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season

why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so

[belchardo]

I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season

why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so

[Premy]

Griff - 34 in 83 and scored every 197 minutes.

How many goals and games has griff got for the Club including the NSL days?

[parksey]

I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season
why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so


why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so

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[GazFish35]

.

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[My2BobsWorth]

Awesome work Jet.

Taggs ahead of Griff... as well as almost everyone else. Hopefully we get him for a loan next season.

Hopefully we've seen the last of Tags.

[MFKS]

I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season

That would have to be one of the most clueless things ever written on the foz ever.

Even My 2flogsworth best work don't come close to that for delusion

[My2BobsWorth]

That would have to be one of the most clueless things ever written on the foz ever.

Even My 2flogsworth best work don't come close to that for delusion


When? His one in six goal return is about the same as Montano and Montano has the extra difficulty of not speaking English and being in a team lead by negative nubbins.

Montano also had nothing to do with forcing out players he didn't like.

What exactly did self serving Mr Right Connexions ever actually do apart from looking after his own skin?

Sorry MKR but this crap is the zingerrrrrrrrrrr

[borat]

On a lighter note, did anyone catch Brockie's Marco Van Basten esq goal from South Africa?

Unbeleivable stuff

[WolfMan]

On a lighter note, did anyone catch Brockie's Marco Van Basten esq goal from South Africa?

Unbeleivable stuff

Just watched it on YouTube. Great stuff

[Jeterpool]

Mitch Cooper has signed a 2 year extension. Wooo.

Agree! Happy days.


I was hoping we would get rid of him. We'll have Barressi back next season

I think there is room for both in the squad.


Hopefully we've seen the last of Tags.

Why do you say that? I'd have Taggart back in a heart beat. His pace would push the defenders back a bit and create more room in the middle of the park which has been cramped of recent weeks.

[Bon]

Just watched it on YouTube. Great stuff

Bloody hell.. Magic strike..

[lil_masi]

why? he's been one of our best over the past month or so

Why? Because he's another of those players that have one or two alright games in a row and we sign them up for 2 seasons just because they're cheap. Like we've done with players like Virgilli, peps and galloway over the years. Then we realise they're average again and never play them. We should be looking at quality attacking mids to fill the position.

[Frodo]

Why? Because he's another of those players that have one or two alright games in a row and we sign them up for 2 seasons just because they're cheap. Like we've done with players like Virgilli, peps and galloway over the years. Then we realise they're average again and never play them. We should be looking at quality attacking mids to fill the position.

Can't disagree with this enough. Taggart was only getting better, he was about to start hitting his physical peak and would scored goals even with our horrid displays this year. He would've done well at helping Edson out as well.

We already have enough attacking mids, Mitch Cooper is blossoming into a decent No 10. We've also tried the false 9 and it failed miserably.

Sign up Taggs. It's the middle of the park that we have most of our problems.

[lil_masi]

Can't disagree with this enough. Taggart was only getting better, he was about to start hitting his physical peak and would scored goals even with our horrid displays this year. He would've done well at helping Edson out as well.

We already have enough attacking mids, Mitch Cooper is blossoming into a decent No 10. We've also tried the false 9 and it failed miserably.

Sign up Taggs. It's the middle of the park that we have most of our problems.

I was referring to the signing of Cooper not Taggs

[Frodo]

I was referring to the signing of Cooper not Taggs

Ahh, my bad. I do think you're wrong though in Coopers instance. Your comment is true in most cases re: signing young players after half a good season, but with the small pool of players in our league it's a risk we have to take. We still don't have anything to offer young players, other than more game time then they probably deserve.

Cooper has shown that once he gets over his injury, he is still psychologically stunted after missing so much game time, he will be able to compete at HAL level. He has plenty of fight and a good touch. With some good coaching and better players around him he could be a good player.

[Tommyjet]

Richard Bayliss just mentioned jerks and Matt Simon in talks. I know it's been mentioned before but it still put me off my dinner

[MFKS]

Richard Bayliss just mentioned jerks and Matt Simon in talks. I know it's been mentioned before but it still put me off my dinner

Like a striker version of Zads

110% commitment and effort and this will be loved by Newy fans and his ineptness in front of goal will be over looked.

Taking the gypo issue aside I really struggle to see what the issue.

The blokes a **** but he will be our ****

[boz-monaut]

if this Matt Simon thing happens it's going to be a bit of an issue

I mean I can't cancel my membership as I've already done that, or get rid of the Jets sticker on my car, done that too

I would probably not self immolate (I may encourage others to do so) but I am otherwise struck for a suitable protest

destroying all merchandise and perhaps removing all reference to the Jets in any part of my life may be appropriate

[boz-monaut]

Taking the gypo issue aside
you are clearly trolling

[MFKS]

you are clearly trolling

Didn't think I was.

Hutcho is an absolute ****. But I do at least respect the bloke.

If he played for us for 10 years he would be a god.

Same with this bloke absolute **** but I at least respect he gets stuck in and has a go and gets stuck in during the F3 Derby.


We are shit. We need ****s to get stuck in and have a go. Quite frankly I am just fed up with not giving a **** anymore

Gypo or not. I am prepared to pay the price if it means seeing a team represent us having a ****ing go

[Jeterpool]

Same with this bloke absolute **** but I at least respect he gets stuck in and has a go and gets stuck in during the derby

Yeah. For the Mariners. He got stuck in for them. What makes you think he'll do that with any passion for us.

Pass

[MFKS]

Yeah. For the Mariners. He got stuck in for them. What makes you think he'll do that with any passion for us.

Pass
Cause he is a ****

Something about ****s on the football pitch that they embrace whatever team they play for and give it their all.

[Jeterpool]

if this Matt Simon thing happens it's going to be a bit of an issue

I mean I can't cancel my membership as I've already done that, or get rid of the Jets sticker on my car, done that too

I would probably not self immolate (I may encourage others to do so) but I am otherwise struck for a suitable protest

destroying all merchandise and perhaps removing all reference to the Jets in any part of my life may be appropriate

You can rage quit the foz

[lquiquer]

Like a striker version of Zads

110% commitment and effort and this will be loved by Newy fans and his ineptness in front of goal will be over looked.

Taking the gypo issue aside I really struggle to see what the issue.

The blokes a **** but he will be our ****

Can't be worse that the mob we got anyway and Hutcho as well could get rid of Mr 2 in 22 in two weeks max

[belchardo]

You can rage quit the foz

Nah, better to say something narky In the local football forum and watch the lawyers descend.

[Jeterpool]

Cause he is a ****

Something about ****s on the football pitch that they embrace whatever team they play for and give it their all.

Membe you've either been drinking or you're getting soft.

[lquiquer]

Membe you've either been drinking or you're getting soft.

Juice tasting good tonight.... ,love autumn

[MFKS]

Membe you've either been drinking or you're getting soft.

2 schooners

Just fed up

2 from 22
5 seasons no play offs

Sick of this shit and want it to change.

[lquiquer]

:thumbsup:
2 schooners

Just fed up

2 from 22
5 seasons no play offs

Sick of this shit and want it to change.

[Blackmac79]

I like mitch.

but if we sign matt simon.

[Jetmaster]

No problem with signing Simon - as the member says we need a **** in our midst.

As long as he is fit and shows the same commitment he is just what we need - will make derby day extra spicy too since they ""jet"tisoned him.

[Wilso8948]

Matt Simon can **** right off he is a ****ing donkey. Can we please have a bit of aspirations

[lil_masi]

We've signed syd fc midfielder Max Burgess as an injury replacement

[stopper2]

We've signed syd fc midfielder Max Burgess as an injury replacement

Played 1 game for SFC and is 20 years old.
Love how this club babbles on about giving local kids something to aspire to but then goes and signs a young Sydney reject on an injury replacement for Virgili.....way to go Jets.....BUILD THAT STRONG COMMUNITY BOND!!!

[MFKS]

Played 1 game for SFC and is 20 years old.
Love how this club babbles on about giving local kids something to aspire to but then goes and signs a young Sydney reject on an injury replacement for Virgili.....way to go Jets.....BUILD THAT STRONG COMMUNITY BOND!!!

What do you expect??

Cowburn Pavicevic and Lundy although none have set the HAL on fire yet have at least shown the kids are good enough when actually given the opportunity.

Issue is our coaches are not good enough to develop them and actually have faith in the kids to do the job.

[militiamon]

if this Matt Simon thing happens it's going to be a bit of an issue

I mean I can't cancel my membership as I've already done that, or get rid of the Jets sticker on my car, done that too

I would probably not self immolate (I may encourage others to do so) but I am otherwise struck for a suitable protest

destroying all merchandise and perhaps removing all reference to the Jets in any part of my life may be appropriate

My sentiments exactly.

And I don't get the arguments for it, Simon is a rubbish player (why is a shit team like the Mariners letting him go?), along with being human trash. It would just be yet another sign that the club is eternally content with mediocrity, and ignores the small amount of fan culture that we have tried to establish for the last 10 years.


But y'know, I'm sure the Jets and Mariners media guys will have a field day come derby time #goJets #banter *kills self*

[hawk]

wait all these years for solid National side and now we have numbnuts & asswipe leading us into diarrhea country

[Beeen]

If we sign Matt Simon, i'm ****ing done

[Tommyjet]

Like a striker version of Zads

110% commitment and effort and this will be loved by Newy fans and his ineptness in front of goal will be over looked.

Taking the gypo issue aside I really struggle to see what the issue.

The blokes a **** but he will be our ****
I agree about the whole effort thing and that he would be our c$&t but its another reject and not just that, it's a reject from our fiercest rival. He also represents a style of play I'd rather us not see too much 'moving forward'.

[Tommyjet]

Nothing overly exciting but according to soccer stoppage time we will be trialling a current New Zealand international soon. When I say current I mean in their squad to play sth Korea

[plague]

Nothing overly exciting but according to soccer stoppage time we will be trialling a current New Zealand international soon. When I say current I mean in their squad to play sth Korea

Ricki Herbert?

[leftrightout]

Nothing overly exciting but according to soccer stoppage time we will be trialling a current New Zealand international soon. When I say current I mean in their squad to play sth Korea

If this player is of the quality that they have to trial for the jets rather than just sign, i wouldn't be getting too excited!

[MFKS]

If this player is of the quality that they have to trial for the jets rather than just sign, i wouldn't be getting too excited!

Probably Brendan McCullum

Stubbins heard he was a powerful striker and thought he would have a look

[Beeen]

Stubbins likes that he can clear the boundary. Good for us.

[lquiquer]

Nothing overly exciting but according to soccer stoppage time we will be trialling a current New Zealand international soon. When I say current I mean in their squad to play sth Korea

Durante?........

[Tommyjet]

Someone elsewhere mentioned Ryan de vries, Auckland city player

[militiamon]

Someone elsewhere mentioned Ryan de vries, Auckland city player

lol, I guess New Zealand international sounds more impressive than semi professional player.

[Grimario]

lol, I guess New Zealand international sounds more impressive than semi professional player.

If he truly didn't gave any control over his early signings then you have to give him a little bit of credit for his signings. Leaky G and Alidovic have been good, Burgess looked better and more lively than Pav has most of the year and Mullen, while not great, has been an improvement on early season. Really only Cooper of the post coup era has been an absolute dud.

We should look at the Australian right back if we want someone playing state league. Oh, wait...

[Bon]

ABC radio this morning said Jets are going to have a big announcement today on a player signing..
Anyone with any inside info?

[joel31]

Sam Gallagher's brother

[Frodo]

Sam Gallagher's brother

Gallagher signs on for another 2 years...

Or Carney has signed for an extra year... but still won't be playing in the senior squad. Lol.

[pv4]

The players who are out of contract at the end of this season:

Enver Alivodić
Zenon Caravella
Travis Cooper
Sam Gallagher
Andrew Hoole
Lee Ki-je
Edson Montaño
Daniel Mullen
Taylor Regan
John Solari
Jess Vanstrattan
James Virgili
Allan Welsh

I fully expect this "big" announcement to be Regan and maybe a few of the new guys re-signed.

[joel31]

Of those I would re-sign
Enver Alivodić
Zenon Caravella (unless we have someone better lined up)
Lee Ki-je
Daniel Mullen
Taylor Regan

[plague]

Or Carney has signed for an extra year... but still won't be playing in the senior squad. Lol.

This made me larf.
Well in sir.

[pv4]

CCM have just announced they won't be re-signing Brent Griffiths at the end of this season. I don't feel like we need another CB to go along with Boogard (already signed) plus the probably re-signings of Regan, Mullen, Welsh and.. sigh.. Gallagher but it's very much like this club to underwhelm us in different ways, so it could be that we've signed him.

Can see the headline now - Jets sign Griffiths for 2015/16 season onwards. That'd sit nicely with us fans :rof:

[Bon]

The way they made it out on the radio, was that the Jets were flapping on about a big name, as in, getting Stubbins and Murphy to a press conference to announce it..
But yeah, pretty sure it will just be some underwhelming name (Gallaway is coming back) or some old, slow, injury-prone has-been..

[pv4]

or some old, slow, injury-prone has-been..

My avatar looks down on you

[Bon]

My avatar looks down on you

Hahaha.. When I first wrote it, apart from the "has-been" bit, I realised I was describing myself..

It was actually your avatar that I was thinking of, he had been rumoured a little while back..

[matty]

Just had a check of the old twitter feed, and the jerks said nothing specific about player announcement, just major news. MAYBE STUBBINS IS GOOONE

[Grimario]

Just had a check of the old twitter feed, and the jerks said nothing specific about player announcement, just major news. MAYBE STUBBINS IS GOOONE

DON'T YOU ****ING DARE TEASE ME LIKE THIS.


Major News: "We have signed on local business no one has heard of to sponsor the bald patch on players heads for our remaining home games! Use code BALD****S to get 10% off!"

[Grimario]

DON'T YOU ****ING DARE TEASE ME LIKE THIS.


Major News: "We have signed on local business no one has heard of to sponsor the bald patch on players heads for our remaining home games! Use code BALD****S to get 10% off!"

Either that or we have signed Simon for the next 3 seasons.

[Jeterpool]

Just had a check of the old twitter feed, and the jerks said nothing specific about player announcement, just major news. MAYBE STUBBINS IS GOOONE

Maybe Tinkler is gone? Maybe we've announced a new sponsor for next year? Maybe it could be something to do with strips for next season which was talked about in the last sub-committee meeting?

[LiverJet]

Jets Announcement

Jeterpool putting on his boots again to provide some much needed strike force :rof: (clause in contract forbidding him taking penalies)

[Jeterpool]

Jets Announcement

Jeterpool putting on his boots again to provide some much needed strike force :rof: (clause in contract forbidding him taking penalies)

Take it to the local forum you pretender... :rof: :deadhorse:

[pv4]

Maybe Tinkler is gone? Maybe we've announced a new sponsor for next year? Maybe it could be something to do with strips for next season which was talked about in the last sub-committee meeting?

I've sent the club so many emails offering my free services to design, or at the very least offer them my approval, on kit designs. They never respond :'(

There was so much wrong with the home kit this year, I feel like they need my help.

Club - if you're reading this, my offer still stands.

[Grimario]

With all the articles on Max Burgess since the weekend, reckon we will announce him as a long term addition.

[MFKS]

Better not be announcing Stubbins has had his contract extended.

Should roll that one out tomorrow being April Fools just for shits and giggles

[pv4]

Better not be announcing Stubbins has had his contract extended.

Should roll that one out tomorrow being April Fools just for shits and giggles

He's already contracted for next season so if they signed him on for longer I'd cry myself to a slow, painful death.

[Jeterpool]

Lee Ki Je signs extended deal. 2 years.

Actually a good thing!

[Frodo]

Leaky Jeans has resigned. That's great news.:thumbsup:

[Grimario]

Leaky Jeans has resigned. That's great news.:thumbsup:

Re-signed. Scared me for a minute.

2 year extension.

[anfield]

With all the articles on Max Burgess since the weekend, reckon we will announce him as a long term addition.

Where is his best position? I think it's not a bad idea to sign a heap of good youth players from around the country. Worked well with taggatt and brillante.

[MFKS]

He's already contracted for next season so if they signed him on for longer I'd cry myself to a slow, painful death.

You could always drown your sorrows and go to a Gypo restaurant and have some guinea pig for dinner

[Jeterpool]

You could always drown your sorrows and go to a Gypo restaurant and have some guinea pig for dinner

:rof:

[pv4]

Where is his best position? I think it's not a bad idea to sign a heap of good youth players from around the country. Worked well with taggatt and brillante.

It sounds like a great idea, if they're good.

I don't know too much about Burgess but I suspect there's a reason Arnie didn't hold onto him.

[plague]

Pffffft.
Once the bloke learns English he'll be able to tell Stubbins to **** off then he'll be pulling double duty with Carney picking up papers in the playground.

Disgraceful decision by the club.

Middleby out.

[Grimario]

Where is his best position? I think it's not a bad idea to sign a heap of good youth players from around the country. Worked well with taggatt and brillante.

Difference is that Taggart and the beard were both hot prospects that everyone had heard of. He's played for us already and I've still never heard of Max Burgess.

[pv4]

Stubbins said this in the members email about re-signing Lee:


“He’s adapted rapidly – culturally and from a footballing perspective – and that’s something he deserves to be commended on. The longer Lee Ki-je is with us, the better footballer I believe fans will see.”

Which is something I agree with, massively. I think I said it after his first game for us on the Jerkstream (http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?21-TheJetstream-PODCAST&p=116706#post116706) - how quickly he adapted to the league was outstanding.

[Grimario]

Stubbins said this in the members email about re-signing Lee:



Which is something I agree with, massively. I think I said it after his first game for us on the Jerkstream (http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?21-TheJetstream-PODCAST&p=116706#post116706) - how quickly he adapted to the league was outstanding.

Pffft.

Long term contract security, will be absolutely shit now until Jan 2017.

[lil_masi]

Ki-Je Lee signs for 2 years!! Yes!!

[MFKS]

Stubbins said this in the members email about re-signing Lee:



Which is something I agree with, massively. I think I said it after his first game for us on the Jerkstream (http://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?21-TheJetstream-PODCAST&p=116706#post116706) - how quickly he adapted to the league was outstanding.

A player with superior technical skills should adapt easily to this league.
As long as they can handle the physical side of the game they will shine

Pretty common theme all around the world where you see blokes like Verona Di Maria Cacao etc struggle in the EPL not because they don''t have the skills but more due to their inability to deal with the physicality like Suarez Aguero etc do

[lil_masi]

What do you guys think about us targeting Georgievski from Victory as RB?

Looks like he'll get squeezed out of Victory and I think he'd be a great signing!! Am thinking Neville would want out of his contract.

A back 4 of georgievski/mullen/boogs/lee would be very sring imo

[pv4]

What do you guys think about us targeting Georgievski from Victory as RB?

Looks like he'll get squeezed out of Victory and I think he'd be a great signing!! Am thinking Neville would want out of his contract.

A back 4 of georgievski/mullen/boogs/lee would be very sring imo

Fairly sure SFC and WSW have both signalled their intent to go for Georgevski. Can't imagine he'd be keen to venture this far north to us, particularly because I'm led to believe he's from Sydney and both Sydney clubs may want him. If he stays in the league, I'll be surprised if it isn't for a Melbourne or Sydney team.

I'm hoping Neville stays with us forever, I love him.

I'm also enjoying what Cowburn is bringing to the side, and feel like he'll only get better. He had enough confidence on the weekend to take our attacking freekick, and it wasn't too bad an effort either. He'll go from strength to strength IMO.

[Grimario]

He'll go from strength to strength IMO.

Nah, he'll go from strength to another club that isn't ours.

[The Dunster]

Ki-Je Lee signs for 2 years!! Yes!!

I used to think sending foreigners to Villawood detention centre was a disgrace but forcing them to play two seasons with the Jets surely breaks every international law on Human Rights.

[Bon]

I used to think sending foreigners to Villawood detention centre was a disgrace but forcing them to play two seasons with the Jets surely breaks every international law on Human Rights.

:rof:
Brilliant..

[q-money]

I used to think sending foreigners to Villawood detention centre was a disgrace but forcing them to play two seasons with the Jets surely breaks every international law on Human Rights.

:rof:

[Tommyjet]

Fairly sure SFC and WSW have both signalled their intent to go for Georgevski. Can't imagine he'd be keen to venture this far north to us, particularly because I'm led to believe he's from Sydney and both Sydney clubs may want him. If he stays in the league, I'll be surprised if it isn't for a Melbourne or Sydney team.

I'm hoping Neville stays with us forever, I love him.

I'm also enjoying what Cowburn is bringing to the side, and feel like he'll only get better. He had enough confidence on the weekend to take our attacking freekick, and it wasn't too bad an effort either. He'll go from strength to strength IMO.

Yeah keep Neville, cowburn back up. No need to tinker there.

Striker, no10 and the centre mid possies are where we need to focus

[pv4]

Yeah keep Neville, cowburn back up. No need to tinker there.

Striker, no10 and the centre mid possies are where we need to focus

Without attempting to spark a war, we need a quality keeper too (this is assuming Biraz doesn't return from his loan).

[The Northern Defender]

Ki-Je Lee signs for 2 years!! Yes!!

Great news- this guy is the only good thing to come from the Stubborn years.

Is that his name-lol I have been calling him "Leaky G"

[MFKS]

Without attempting to spark a war, we need a quality keeper too (this is assuming Biraz doesn't return from his loan).

Bang on the money there WLG.

We want to get anywhere serious we ain't doing it with BK as Number 1

[GazFish35]

Agreed.

What's vukovic doing next year? That's what pv4 really wanted to ask. ;)

[Tommyjet]

Anyone know what's the story with travis cooper? I know he didn't impress during the last few youth league games but he would of been lacking fitness. Simply not good enough or injured?

[MFKS]

From what I seen definitely not good enough.

Fitness may well have been an issue but lacked any class touch or jump out talent.


Was seriously unimpressed from what I seen

[380]

From what I seen definitely not good enough.

Fitness may well have been an issue but lacked any class touch or jump out talent.


Was seriously unimpressed from what I seen

Concur. I thought he was very average at best.

[pv4]

Agreed.

What's vukovic doing next year? That's what pv4 really wanted to ask. ;)

Vukovic has been one of the in form keepers this year. He's improved immensely.

[MFKS]

Vukovic has been one of the in form keepers this year. He's improved immensely.

Does he eat Guinea Pig??

[The Postman]

For me this would be the ideal squad set up for Season 11, playing a 4231 for arguments sake.

Goal Keeper - Kennedy and ?????
Whether that be Biraz coming back and reclaiming the no1 spot or a new player signed to challenge BK. JVS studies up, get his licences so he can sit on the bench and coach.

Right Back - Neville and Cowburn
Pretty obvious here, while Nev is becoming quite injury prone he is a proven A League starter and Cowbie should only get better and better.

Centre Back - Regan, Mullen, Boogaard and ?????
3 decent players fighting for 2 starting spots. It is painfully clear that Welsh and Gallagher aren't good enough. Perhaps there is Youth Team CB that is ready to step or a cast off from another team ala Barresi last year.

Left Back - Ki-Jee and ?????
With Lee at the back it makes the whole line very solid, has shown enough to be rewarded with a new contract. Another young player will be needed to back him up.

Centre Midfield - Pepper, Kantarvoski, Caravella and ?????
Caravella would be best suited as a backup, Either Pepper or Kanta would be nice to next someone coming in with a little bit of a presence allowing them to concentrate on their own game more. Bresciano would be the Pie in the Sky signing here.

Attacking Midfielders - Alivodic, Cooper, Lundy, Barresi, Virgili, ????? and ?????
The youngest position on the new will need an influx of talented starters. Alivodic on the right with Lundy as his back up. New signing in the middle with Cooper as the back up. New signing on the left with Barresi behind him. Plus Virgili who deserves one last shot, he has the ability to cover anyway across the 3 AM spots.

Strikers - Pavicevic and ?????
Travis Cooper is not the answer, Pavicevic has shown some flashes but not ready for full time duties yet. A Heskey-esk level player would go a long way in solving the goal scoring problems of the Jets.

[leftrightout]

For me this would be the ideal squad set up for Season 11, playing a 4231 for arguments sake.

Goal Keeper - Kennedy and ?????
Whether that be Biraz coming back and reclaiming the no1 spot or a new player signed to challenge BK. JVS studies up, get his licences so he can sit on the bench and coach.

Right Back - Neville and Cowburn
Pretty obvious here, while Nev is becoming quite injury prone he is a proven A League starter and Cowbie should only get better and better.

Centre Back - Regan, Mullen, Boogaard and ?????
3 decent players fighting for 2 starting spots. It is painfully clear that Welsh and Gallagher aren't good enough. Perhaps there is Youth Team CB that is ready to step or a cast off from another team ala Barresi last year.

Left Back - Ki-Jee and ?????
With Lee at the back it makes the whole line very solid, has shown enough to be rewarded with a new contract. Another young player will be needed to back him up.

Centre Midfield - Pepper, Kantarvoski, Caravella and ?????
Caravella would be best suited as a backup, Either Pepper or Kanta would be nice to next someone coming in with a little bit of a presence allowing them to concentrate on their own game more. Bresciano would be the Pie in the Sky signing here.

Attacking Midfielders - Alivodic, Cooper, Lundy, Barresi, Virgili, ????? and ?????
The youngest position on the new will need an influx of talented starters. Alivodic on the right with Lundy as his back up. New signing in the middle with Cooper as the back up. New signing on the left with Barresi behind him. Plus Virgili who deserves one last shot, he has the ability to cover anyway across the 3 AM spots.

Strikers - Pavicevic and ?????
Travis Cooper is not the answer, Pavicevic has shown some flashes but not ready for full time duties yet. A Heskey-esk level player would go a long way in solving the goal scoring problems of the Jets.

To me that still looks a weak side. When you compare that to Victory, Adelaide, Perth etc its way off a consistently competitive side. What you have there is a side that may work hard under a decent manager but we certainly dont have that. I understand you have two spots free but that's just not enough to get the current team minus hoole to a decent level.
I think we need to get rid of more of our squad and go from there. Problem is our management would probably bring in players just as average.

[Tommyjet]

I think next season will hinge on the quality of the imports we get and whether we can get a couple of decent Aussies returning from overseas. Barring that we'll need the youngsters playing out of their skin.

[The Postman]

To me that still looks a weak side. When you compare that to Victory, Adelaide, Perth etc its way off a consistently competitive side. What you have there is a side that may work hard under a decent manager but we certainly dont have that. I understand you have two spots free but that's just not enough to get the current team minus hoole to a decent level.
I think we need to get rid of more of our squad and go from there. Problem is our management would probably bring in players just as average.

Oh I agree, a weak side but can only work with what we have left atm.

Trying to be optimistic, if we sign Bresciano, 2 quality Attacking Mids and a Striker who can score 15+ goals then its a whole new ball game.

But who am I kidding its the Jets, Tinkler won't spend outside the Cap on the 2 Marquee spots we need to fill to compete with the Sydneys and Victorys of the world.

#forever10th soon to be #forever12th

[pv4]

Olyroos beat Myanmar 5-1 last night.

Andrew Hoole scored a hattrick.

Jamie Maclaren scored 2 goals.

We should sign both of these kids up.

[The Postman]

Olyroos beat Myanmar 5-1 last night.

Andrew Hoole scored a hattrick.

Jamie Maclaren scored 2 goals.

We should sign both of these kids up.

Hoole? Where's he from? Never heard of him