Newcastle United Jets 2013/2014 Squad thread

[borat]

If you read any of Stubbins comments on Jeronimo or watched him play at AUFC, he is only being signed as a 2nd striker. Jeronimo won't defend.

IMO we are nailed on to play 442 now.

-------------Paartalu

Hoole-------------------Steele

-------------Flores

-----Jeronimo
-----------------------Griffiths

[Jetmaster]

Isn't it funny that a team with no locals and no young guns looks like a title contender?

[lil_masi]

Wheres this paartalu talk coming from? Has it been reported somewhere or just a like to have?

Just saw the daily news thread. Come on make it happen jets!! We'd have an awesome team with him!!

[Premy]

Isn't it funny that a team with no locals and no young guns looks like a title contender?
Bk, Regz & Kanta would still be very much in contention, Kanta when fit and in form is a better player than Paartalu IMO and his only 22 so him and Birraz along Goody would be your young guns.

[The Dunster]

Are people serious ? His CSL Club Tianjin Teda released him mid contract and now he's playing in Thailand. FFS which part of this doesn't ring alarm bells ?

As far as the jets signing Paartalu I'd say there is a good chance. After all, he's currently out injured so that would certainly put him into contention for a Jets contract.

[hawk]

Are people serious ? His CSL Club Tianjin Teda released him mid contract and now he's playing in Thailand. FFS which part of this doesn't ring alarm bells ?.
no


As far as the jets signing Paartalu I'd say there is a good chance. After all, he's currently out injured so that would certainly put him into contention for a Jets contract.

yes

[lquiquer]

Thai premier league finishes in October.... Good timing

[lquiquer]

Thai premier league finishes in October.... Good timing
Actually 2nd of November

[plague]

I'm sorry but when did BK lose his starting spot?
Best keeper we've got and was on fire when he came in late last year.
Or do we just forgive old flappy hands Biraz and chuck him back in there?

BK4lyfe

[MFKS]

Are people serious ? His CSL Club Tianjin Teda released him mid contract and now he's playing in Thailand. FFS which part of this doesn't ring alarm bells ?

As far as the jets signing Paartalu I'd say there is a good chance. After all, he's currently out injured so that would certainly put him into contention for a Jets contract.
The bloke scored the winning goal in the GF against the Gypos

Signing for Newy will be a godsend

We will have 2 blokes who have ****ed over the Coastie Scum in a GF

[halo se7en]

Are people serious ? His CSL Club Tianjin Teda released him mid contract and now he's playing in Thailand. FFS which part of this doesn't ring alarm bells ?

As far as the jets signing Paartalu I'd say there is a good chance. After all, he's currently out injured so that would certainly put him into contention for a Jets contract.

You're right. We should completely discard players that were immense in the A-league but went to Asia and couldn't make it. It's not like we've ever signed those sorts of players before.

[Couscous]

What makes any of you think that Carney has suddenly, in his 30s, developed a right foot?

[MFKS]

What makes any of you think that Carney has suddenly, in his 30s, developed a right foot?

When Carney was at the Smurfs years ago he actually played mostly on the right wing

[parksey]

When Carney was at the Smurfs years ago he actually played mostly on the right wing

so he could cut in on his left.

[hawk]

days of playing wide on the natural foot...gooorn

[leftrightout]

Zads lad's... to become Erics Portaloo's
790
Also funny that it looks like Kevin muscat modelling the new get up!

[Couscous]

Whatever happens this season, GVE will be partly responsible. The young squad are still Gary's squad. I trust the forum will give him whatever kind words are warranted come season end.

[joel31]

Zads lad's... to become Erics Portaloo's
790
Also funny that it looks like Kevin muscat modelling the new get up!
someone tweet at Zads lads

[Grimario]

Whatever happens this season, GVE will be partly responsible. The young squad are still Gary's squad. I trust the forum will give him whatever kind words are warranted come season end.

Not to mention that GVE is still at the club so all of our future youth will be tainted with his presence.

[borat]

You're right. We should completely discard players that were immense in the A-league but went to Asia and couldn't make it. It's not like we've ever signed those sorts of players before.

Yep particularly those failed in Asia who are injured. We should never sign those players............

[joel31]

Griff for keeper
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2429854/sidelines-joel-more-than-handy-with-the-gloves/?cs=306

[lil_masi]

My best 11:

----------------------Bira---------------------------
Neville-------Kew-----------Madaschi--------Carney
--------------------Paartalu--------------------
--------Griffo-------------------------Steele--------
---------------------Flores-------------------------
------------Jeronimo---------Edson--------------------

Res:
Kanta
Goodwin
Hoole
Barresi

[leftrightout]

My best 11:

----------------------Bira---------------------------
Neville-------Kew-----------Madaschi--------Carney
--------------------Paartalu--------------------
--------Griffo-------------------------Steele--------
---------------------Flores-------------------------
------------Jeronimo---------Edson--------------------

Res:
Kanta
Goodwin
Hoole
Barresi

That starting team would be mine too based on what has been said so far.
In saying that, Edson and Steele are very much unknown and could easily be flops.
Also i believe Kanta can force his way into the best 11 if he gets into some form and stays injury free.

[Blackmac79]

Reckon that Jeronimo and griff could interchange easily. Jeronimo spent some time last season on the wing did he not?

[lil_masi]

Reckon that Jeronimo and griff could interchange easily. Jeronimo spent some time last season on the wing did he not?

Exactly right

[Bon]

Reckon that Jeronimo and griff could interchange easily. Jeronimo spent some time last season on the wing did he not?

I'd prefer him diving in the box as opposed to out on the wings though.. :tongue:

[Jeterpool]

Something I'm hoping we can see this year as well is goals from set pieces. Between Flores, Griffiths and Carney we have the delivery. We Madaschi, Jaliens, possibly Steele and with any luck Paartalu we have the aerial threat. With the nous to win a free kick high up the field, we have options

It's something we really haven't had since Topor-Stanley. Even then our delivery was suspect.

I've got to stop talking because I feel more and more positive about the team each time and I think I'll be gutted (again) if we fail to fire.

[borat]

My best 11 is almost the same but I don't want to see either Joel or Jeronimo played out of position. I want to see Joel as true No 9 with the team based around him and Jeronimo playing off him. Both are out and out goal poachers and that is all they should be thinking about, and neither have the defensive qualities needed in 442 at RM.

Montana may turn out to be a weapon but if we are serious contenders we need 3 proven strikers and rotate based on form/injury/suspension. 5 man benches.


----------------------Birraz---------------------------

Neville-------Kew-----------Madaschi--------Carney

------------------Paartalu/Kanta--------------------

--------Hoole-------------------------Steele--------

---------------------Flores-------------------------

------------Jeronimo
------------------------------Griffiths--------------------

Res:
Kennedy
Regan
Kanta/Paartalu
Goodwin
Montana

[borat]

Am I the only one not impressed that we are letting Jeronimo continue to play for AUFC at the moment. Played a trial over the weekend against PG and is playing this Friday against Malaga. Just praying he doesn't get injured.

[lil_masi]

Am I the only one not impressed that we are letting Jeronimo continue to play for AUFC at the moment. Played a trial over the weekend against PG and is playing this Friday against Malaga. Just praying he doesn't get injured.

Must have really wanted to play against Malaga, probably agreed that he could before moving. At least he's getting some match fitness which is good for us I suppose. He has already scored in their pre-season.

If we do sign Paartalu, not sure whether his thai team will want to let him go before the end of the season. They're currently in 1st and its pretty close. Their last game is Nov2, a month into our season.

[Jeterpool]

I didn't get the change to do this at the time, but here is a tribute to our departing captain - Ruben Zadkovich.

Ruben Zadkovich

* Debut for the club in Season 6 (2010/11) and went on to make 97 appearances for the club.

* In the last two years, he missed only one game which was due to suspension.

* Holds the following records for the Jets:

- 5th most capped Jets player of all time
- Received most yellow cards of any Jets player with 32.

* Started in all 97 of his appearances.

* Scored 6 goals and provided 12 assists.

* Has played the third highest amount of minutes for the club (8526) behind Elrich and Thompson.

* Zadkovich was booked the most times by referee Jarred Gillett (5 times).

* Zadkovich received most of his yellow cards against Brisbane Roar (6). He his first two bookings against Perth Glory in Season 6 but didn’t receive another booking against them in Jets colours in the following years.

* Unfortunately during his time with the club, Zadkovich never got to celebrate scoring a goal at Hunter Stadium. All of his goals were scored away from home.

[BodyNovo]

will never forget his goal v sydney and his follow up of giving the big ones to the cove.

[Jeterpool]

will never forget his goal v sydney and his follow up of giving the big ones to the cove.

Nor will I. My favourite Jets player over the last few seasons for sure. Left nothing on the pitch.

[hawk]

I didn't get the change to do this at the time, but here is a tribute to our departing captain - Ruben Zadkovich.

Ruben Zadkovich

* Unfortunately during his time with the club, Zadkovich never got to celebrate scoring a goal at Hunter Stadium. All of his goals were scored away from home.

tribute to away supporters

[hawk]

Nor will I. My favourite Jets player over the last few seasons for sure. Left nothing on the pitch.

except pieces of opposition players <3

[380]

Inc match balls also !.

[MFKS]

**** he butchered some sitters at home though

[Jeterpool]

except pieces of opposition players <3

True


**** he butchered some sitters at home though

He did. I expect more people to return to the hills now he's left.

[lquiquer]

True
He did. I expect more people to return to the hills now he's left.

it was a dangerous place

[late_to_the_game]

My best 11 is almost the same but I don't want to see either Joel or Jeronimo played out of position. I want to see Joel as true No 9 with the team based around him and Jeronimo playing off him. Both are out and out goal poachers and that is all they should be thinking about, and neither have the defensive qualities needed in 442 at RM.

Montana may turn out to be a weapon but if we are serious contenders we need 3 proven strikers and rotate based on form/injury/suspension. 5 man benches.


----------------------Birraz---------------------------

Neville-------Kew-----------Madaschi--------Carney

------------------Paartalu/Kanta--------------------

--------Hoole-------------------------Steele--------

---------------------Flores-------------------------

------------Jeronimo
------------------------------Griffiths--------------------

Res:
Kennedy
Regan
Kanta/Paartalu
Goodwin
Montana

At training today, they were working on shape and playing out from the back with a 3-1-4-2 structure.....

[Thomas477]

Didn't GvE work on 3 at the back last year in preseason as well?

[scarfy96]

Talking to a couple of players in the last few days (not saying who as don't want individuals in trouble if what they said was an issue) and both said that the Paartalu deal is done, he has signed they just have to hold off on the announcement for some reason. Hoping they have good sauce.

[leftrightout]

Talking to a couple of players in the last few days (not saying who as don't want individuals in trouble if what they said was an issue) and both said that the Paartalu deal is done, he has signed they just have to hold off on the announcement for some reason. Hoping they have good sauce.

Hope so!
So far this season all rumours have pretty much come through. The Spanish midfielder being the only one i can think of that hasnt and even that really was happening until he pulled out!

[borat]

Talking to a couple of players in the last few days (not saying who as don't want individuals in trouble if what they said was an issue) and both said that the Paartalu deal is done, he has signed they just have to hold off on the announcement for some reason. Hoping they have good sauce.
MCFC CEO Scott Munn was quoted over night that they have 2 squad positions left and both marquee positions to fill.

All our HAL opposition are chasing other targets. It's inly the Jets saying they want Paartalu.

IMO it's the Jets if he moves to the HAL but could still move elsewhere in Asia

[joel31]

Didn't GvE work on 3 at the back last year in preseason as well?
yeah he did

[joel31]

At training today, they were working on shape and playing out from the back with a 3-1-4-2 structure.....

Birraz
Neville-Jaliens-Madaschi
Paartalu
Hoole-Flores-Steele-Carney
Griff-Jeronimo

[Grimario]

Birraz
Neville-Jaliens-Madaschi
Paartalu
Hoole-Flores-Steele-Carney
Griff-Jeronimo

Jaliens - Kantarovski (Ljubero style) - Madaschi

[leftrightout]

Jaliens - Kantarovski (Ljubero style) - Madaschi

This!

[Jeterpool]

Jaliens - Kantarovski (Ljubero style) - Madaschi

I thought I established last season that Birraz filled that role. Remember the goal keeper is the modern Libero. :gent:

[Grimario]

I thought I established last season that Birraz filled that role. Remember the goal keeper is the modern Libero. :gent:

I don't care really, I just wanted to use the term Ljubero. I think the great man would appreciate it.

[Jeterpool]

I don't care really, I just wanted to use the term Ljubero. I think the great man would appreciate it.

Ha ha fair call. Should be formally adopted to the foz dictionary.

[pv4]

I don't care really, I just wanted to use the term Ljubero. I think the great man would appreciate it.

:cool:

[la bazzle]

Did they say who's captain yet? Griff? Is it Griff?

[Jeterpool]

Did they say who's captain yet? Griff? Is it Griff?

Stubbins said he hasn't made a decision

[la bazzle]

Stubbins said he hasn't made a decision

geez how hard is it to say "it's griff"

[Jeterpool]

geez how hard is it to say "it's griff"

The suspense is half the fun, right?

[leftrightout]

Did they say who's captain yet? Griff? Is it Griff?

Pretty sure Jaliens was for game against youth, dont now it theres anything in that though?

[joel31]

Pretty sure Jaliens was for game against youth, dont now it theres anything in that though?
didnt griff get it after Jaliens went off?

[MFKS]

Pretty sure Jaliens was for game against youth, dont now it theres anything in that though?
Dis Grace

Stubbins Needs to sort this shit out

[Grimario]

Am at Malaga game and I just thought I'd drop in to say that Eugene did NOT dive to save a free kick. I repeat he DID NOT DIVE. Saw it with my own two eyes. Probably going to be the Jets next keeper.

[Jeterpool]

How's Jeronimo? Safely taken off?

[Grimario]

How's Jeronimo? Safely taken off?

Off after am hour or so.

Adelaide Oval is amazing. Can't wait to see it absolutely packed to the brim when Victory are here.

[snake]

Am at Malaga game and I just thought I'd drop in to say that Eugene did NOT dive to save a free kick. I repeat he DID NOT DIVE. Saw it with my own two eyes. Probably going to be the Jets next keeper.

eugenie :oops:

[pv4]

eugenie :oops:

He's not even phased m8

[Blackmac79]

He's not even phased m8

:lulz:

[lquiquer]

Captain Kew

[Jeterpool]

Captain Kew

I think so based on Flores' comment.

[Jeterpool]

The Paartalu link has gone a bit quiet this week.

[leftrightout]

The Paartalu link has gone a bit quiet this week.

Very quiet. Though we havent really been linked with anyone else besides Celeski. And if we were ligit about him, that would have happened pretty quickly, you would think.

[Jeterpool]

Very quiet. Though we havent really been linked with anyone else besides Celeski. And if we were ligit about him, that would have happened pretty quickly, you would think.

Toohey did say in last Sunday's Tele that the Thai club were playing hardball and the FFA are now involved

[borat]

I don't think there is any need to hurry. Thai club want to be compensated and we don't want to pay them. Let them sort out a deal while Paartalu is recovering from his quad strain

[borat]

Actually Paartalu returned from injury last night in a friendly against spanish team UD Almeria playing CB

[lil_masi]

Just read on the worldgame is that Paartalu received an aussie marquee offer from the jets but will remain in Thailand until the end of his contract in mid-december. Say could sign him in the Jan window.

[leftrightout]

There goes any chance he possibly had of playing in Asian cup!

[borat]

Yup, think we should look else where now.

Would be happy if we targeted Nikita Rukavytsya as the Australian Marquee and Celeski or Ward for the last squad position

[lil_masi]

Yup, think we should look else where now.

Would be happy if we targeted Nikita Rukavytsya as the Australian Marquee and Celeski or Ward for the last squad position

Def dont need another left sided player.

[borat]

He is right sided

[Premy]

Correct me if I'm wrong. Can we not sign Paartalu tomorrow given that he is contracted until December and the Bosman ruling states that a contracted player can sign with another club in the last 6 months of his contract but still has to complete his contract.

So he signs with us tomorrow, finishes his time with Muang Thong United and is then eligible to play for us come January. Doing this would prevent any other club beating us to the punch before January.

????????

[borat]

Correct me if I'm wrong. Can we not sign Paartalu tomorrow given that he is contracted until December and the Bosman ruling states that a contracted player can sign with another club in the last 6 months of his contract but still has to complete his contract.

So he signs with us tomorrow, finishes his time with Muang Thong United and is then eligible to play for us come January. Doing this would prevent any other club beating us to the punch before January.

????????

Yup, sounds like Paartalu wants to wait and see or stay in Thailand on the ca$h

[Tommyjet]

He is right sided

Left footed but can play across the frontline

[lquiquer]

Correct me if I'm wrong. Can we not sign Paartalu tomorrow given that he is contracted until December and the Bosman ruling states that a contracted player can sign with another club in the last 6 months of his contract but still has to complete his contract.

So he signs with us tomorrow, finishes his time with Muang Thong United and is then eligible to play for us come January. Doing this would prevent any other club beating us to the punch before January.

????????

I think u 'll find that the Bosman "ruling" only applies to EEC

[leftrightout]

So do we keep a spot free and wait for him or do we look elsewhere to fill the role?

[Jetmaster]

Look elsewhere - maybe the opportunity in January to use him as a guest or injury cover by then.

[Jeterpool]

Look elsewhere - maybe the opportunity in January to use him as a guest or injury cover by then.

I agree.

[The Special One]

Just so you know, you need holding midfielder, I have one for sale. Perhaps we can do a deal?

I'm also after top quality strikers - the older the better. Any on your books? Might be able to come to an arrangement for another striker I have no need for.

[MFKS]

So do we keep a spot free and wait for him or do we look elsewhere to fill the role?


So what does everyone think we will ACTUALLY do though??

I am thinking we hold off on signing Paartalu and wait for the transfer window and use Nick Ward in the mean time to fill the hole.


Transfer window comes and we are all set to sign Paartalu when Sydney FC swoop in with an offer and are able to still fit him under the salary cap and he ends up in Sydney

[lil_masi]

So what does everyone think we will ACTUALLY do though??

I am thinking we hold off on signing Paartalu and wait for the transfer window and use Nick Ward in the mean time to fill the hole.


Transfer window comes and we are all set to sign Paartalu when Sydney FC swoop in with an offer and are able to still fit him under the salary cap and he ends up in Sydney

In the herald today they are saying we are moving on from Paartalu and looking at other options. I'm thinking Celeski would then be a good option, was Victory's best player in his last season. Would be a solid signing.

[leftrightout]

In the herald today they are saying we are moving on from Paartalu and looking at other options. I'm thinking Celeski would then be a good option, was Victory's best player in his last season. Would be a solid signing.

Celeski would be a good signing but i just dont know if he is the right signing. I dont think he should be the option instead of paartalu. He would be a good addition to the squad if we had more spots available, but i really think we need a dominant player if we only have one spot left.
We need a player everyone looks at and thinks that they will be one of the best on the field.

[lil_masi]

Celeski would be a good signing but i just dont know if he is the right signing. I dont think he should be the option instead of paartalu. He would be a good addition to the squad if we had more spots available, but i really think we need a dominant player if we only have one spot left.
We need a player everyone looks at and thinks that they will be one of the best on the field.

Agree to an degree. But we have no visa spots, doubt we'd have much cap space and there are very few if any other aussie marquee DM available

[leftrightout]

Agree to an degree. But we have no visa spots, doubt we'd have much cap space and there are very few if any other aussie marquee DM available

Yeah true... have to be realistic!
I know its wishful but i would love to see them make a play for Wilkshire. He would dominate this league in midfield!


Cancel that, i have just read that he has signed for Feyenoord... dammit!

[Rocky]

The fact that potential transfers of these players can spark a debate is a step in the right direction for this club.

[borat]

Agree to an degree. But we have no visa spots, doubt we'd have much cap space and there are very few if any other aussie marquee DM available

Make Joel Aussie marquee to free up cap space.

Wilkshire signing with Feyenoord overnight complicates things a little as we will have competition now for Celeski from WSW.

[borat]

Other options might be Jon McKain who is a free agent, or poaching a player from another club ala Jeronimo. Cameron Edwards or Rostyn Griffiths might look for other clubs with Zads preferred in the west.

[MFKS]

Other options might be Jon McKain who is a free agent, or poaching a player from another club ala Jeronimo. Cameron Edwards or Rostyn Griffiths might look for other clubs with Zads preferred in the west.

No Gypos Allowed

[leftrightout]

I would be happy with mckain, i reckon he would do a good job.

[Grimario]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2456970/jets-big-signing-edson-montano-still-grounded-in-ecuador/?cs=2439


THE Jets have not given up hope that star import Edson Montano will arrive in time to make his debut in next week’s round of the FFA Cup.

Montano, the 23-year-old Ecuadorean international striker, is still in his homeland awaiting a visa and his international transfer clearance, five weeks after the Jets announced his signing.

Newcastle play Perth Glory at Magic Park on Tuesday night in the new national knockout competition, a time frame that would suggest Montano is at long odds to be involved.

But Jets chief executive Robbie Middleby was optimistic Montano’s visa could be approved ‘‘any day’’ and Newcastle would then attempt to get him on the next flight.

‘‘We always knew that getting him a visa would be a long process, because he’s from a South American country,’’ Middleby said. ‘‘We would have hoped to have had him here for the game against Perth next week, and we’re still hopeful of that, because any day his visa could be approved.

‘‘We’re pushing it as much as we can. We’ve had a lot of correspondence with his club over there, Australian immigration and their immigration, and it could be any day that we get the approval.

‘‘If the approval was to come in the next couple of days, there’s still a chance [of him playing] because his ITC would be granted straight away.’’

While the Jets sweat on Montano’s arrival, they have ruled out an offer for former Brisbane midfielder Erik Paartalu, playing in Thailand for Muang Thong United.

Paartalu’s agent has told the Jets he will not be available until the January transfer window at the earliest, and Newcastle need to reinforce their midfield before the season kicks off in October.

‘‘He’s one of the players that we were interested in for the holding midfield role,’’ Middleby said. ‘‘But there are a number of options.

‘‘We always look at quite a few players for any position.’’

The Jets have lost holding midfielders Ruben Zadkovich, Josh Brillante and Zenon Caravella over the off-season and need a replacement to provide support for Ben Kantarovski.

The Jets received a boost yesterday when long-time sleeve sponsor NIB agreed to extend its deal another season.

‘‘NIB are an iconic brand, and a local company, so it’s fantastic to be associated with them again,’’ Middleby said. ‘‘We’re very excited about it.’’

Middleby said he had been assured the Jets’ new naming-rights sponsor, Castle Quarry Products, would retain a logo on the club’s playing strip for the full season.

CQP, one of myriad companies belonging to Jets owner Nathan Tinkler, faces an uncertain future.

The Newcastle Herald revealed last week that receivers had been appointed to sell the land that houses the Fullerton Cove sand mine.

‘‘They’re definitely our major sponsor and definitely on the jerseys for the full season,’’ Middleby said.

Middleby said he expected Newcastle’s players to wear the new jerseys against Perth on Tuesday night.

Members can order replica shirts, which are expected to be on sale in shops by the end of the month.

[borat]

What is the significance of the bolded sentences Grimario?

[Grimario]

The usual Jets 4-6 weeks for Hannah
Confirmation Portaloo is no go
Kits by end of month

[Pico]

The usual Jets 4-6 weeks for Hannah
Confirmation Portaloo is no go
Kits by end of month

Gee wouldn’t it be a bit of a silver lining if the visa does not come through and we then have a shiny new visa spot on the roster for that troublesome DM signing….

[Premy]

Gee wouldn’t it be a bit of a silver lining if the visa does not come through and we then have a shiny new visa spot on the roster for that troublesome DM signing….
I was thinking the same thing.

[MFKS]

The usual Jets 4-6 weeks for Hannah
Confirmation Portaloo is no go
Kits by end of month

Who was the last bloke who it took ages to actually get playing as the inept management couldn't get a clearance for a couple of weeks????

Name is for some reason escaping me but you would think we would learn a lesson here soon enough

[Premy]

Was it not Ribero???

[Grimario]

Griff.

And Carney too, maybe?

[Jeterpool]

Who was the last bloke who it took ages to actually get playing as the inept management couldn't get a clearance for a couple of weeks????

Name is for some reason escaping me but you would think we would learn a lesson here soon enough

Wasn't it Zura? Or was it just his family?

[MFKS]

Was ****ing Lord Griffo


Just wanted someone else to mention it so we can all bask in the glow of our great CEO and his abilities

[Jeterpool]

Was ****ing Lord Griffo


Just wanted someone else to mention it so we can all bask in the glow of our great CEO and his abilities

Oh........yeah. Long week member.

[Grimario]

Better than a long, weak member.

[Jeterpool]

Better than a long, weak member.

:roflz:

[The Dunster]

Unless things have changed I don't think Ecuador have an embassy in Australia. That is what makes getting clearances for Ecuadorian players and visas for their families so difficult.

[Premy]

Unless things have changed I don't think Ecuador have an embassy in Australia. That is what makes getting clearances for Ecuadorian players and visas for their families so difficult.
Maybe Julian Assange could help with his contacts.

[Premy]

How is this situation the same as Griffiths?
Montano- Waiting on a Visa to work in Australia. Completely out of the clubs control.

Griffiths- Waiting on a International clearance to transfer from another club, said club hardballing Griffiths so they don't have to pay him out, Griffiths refuse to relinquish money his untitled to so clearance is delayed. Completely out of the clubs control.

[joel31]

it depends on how early they applied for visas, etc.

[Thomas477]

Yup, completely of the club's control to sign a player from one of the countries that doesn't have an embassy here, ergo making visas very hard to get. It's not as if we haven't already signed a player from Ecuador who had visa issues. Oh wait, there was Zura, wasn't there?

And while I'm glad we did sign him, we know from experience that signing players from Chinese clubs, and indeed Asian clubs in general, is generally very difficult, like Burns not 2 months before we signed Griff. And not unlike Paartalu in the past month.

If you fail to learn the lessons of history, you are doomed to repeat them. Seems very adapt for this club.

[Pico]

Yup, completely of the club's control to sign a player from one of the countries that doesn't have an embassy here, ergo making visas very hard to get. It's not as if we haven't already signed a player from Ecuador who had visa issues. Oh wait, there was Zura, wasn't there.

Yeah why didn't HSG learn from their obvious previous error, I blame Middleby, its not like a completely different set of club admin were in charge when that occurred last time....

[GazFish35]

I'm with pico this set of club admin seem to think we've only existed for ten years, to expect they know who Zura was is expecting way to much.

We will the grand final this year and HSG will announce it as the first time we've made the finals.

[Grimario]

And not unlike Paartalu in the past month.

:lulz:

How is a guy UNDER CONTRACT till end of December remotely similar to any of the others? If we aren't going to stump up a transfer fee and he isn't going to buy out his contract, why is the club under any obligation to let him go?

You have to remember that most clubs aren't full of spineless imbeciles who let players go at the drop of a hat like our lot.

[borat]

Yup, completely of the club's control to sign a player from one of the countries that doesn't have an embassy here, ergo making visas very hard to get. It's not as if we haven't already signed a player from Ecuador who had visa issues. Oh wait, there was Zura, wasn't there?

And while I'm glad we did sign him, we know from experience that signing players from Chinese clubs, and indeed Asian clubs in general, is generally very difficult, like Burns not 2 months before we signed Griff. And not unlike Paartalu in the past month.

If you fail to learn the lessons of history, you are doomed to repeat them. Seems very adapt for this club.
You want the club to learn from past mistakes, yet you are happy Montano was signed.......that logic makes no sense.

Off season boredom striking here.

I would rather the club sign the right player no matter what country they come from then restrict our choice to those who can obtain a quickie visa. Particularly when there is 2+ months before the season starts.

[MFKS]

Pretty confident in saying other clubs around the world can get a visa organised within 5weeks for an Ecuadorian signing.

I am pretty confident when Valencia went to England the clubs had no issue organising one.

It's also called research. A few phone calls are all that is required to clarify the visa requirements and an assessment as to what is required.

[Grimario]

I am pretty confident when Valencia went to England the clubs had no issue organising one.


Wonder if that has ANYTHING at all to do with there being an Embassy in London and NOT ONE IN AUSTRALIA as has been pointed out in this thread.

[MFKS]

So what does the Ecuadorian having an embassy in London have to do with it???

The signing of an Ecuador player to an English club goes through English government embassy's and not Ecuadorian embassy's


Just as this bloke Montana has to apply to Australian authorities for a work permit to come here. Embassy in Santiago Chile deals with it assuming the Jets can't send it through to someone in this country.

The problems got nothing to do with Ecuador at all.

[borat]

So what does the Ecuadorian having an embassy in London have to do with it???

The signing of an Ecuador player to an English club goes through English government embassy's and not Ecuadorian embassy's


Just as this bloke Montana has to apply to Australian authorities for a work permit to come here. Embassy in Santiago Chile deals with it assuming the Jets can't send it through to someone in this country.

The problems got nothing to do with Ecuador at all.
What does it matter? Disappointed Montano wasn't here for the Weston Bears rout or the FFA Cup? As long as he is here in the next 2-4 weeks that's what matters.

Look around at how many players our opposition have signed at this point of the year.

You should be happy that the visa news is out there so you have something else to whinge about in what has been a relatively good news off season

[plague]

You have to remember that most clubs aren't full of spineless imbeciles who let players go at the drop of a hat like our lot.

Bloke really needed to ring Ryan Griffiths and learn how to make the sad 'please trade me' sooky face.

[MFKS]

What does it matter? Disappointed Montano wasn't here for the Weston Bears rout or the FFA Cup? As long as he is here in the next 2-4 weeks that's what matters.

Look around at how many players our opposition have signed at this point of the year.

You should be happy that the visa news is out there so you have something else to whinge about in what has been a relatively good news off season

The quicker this bloke settles in Newy the quicker we will see his best football.


He ain't gonna show his best until he is comfortable in Newy

He ain't gonna do that in Ecuador

[Premy]

Yeah because this is a problem only Newcastle has.
http://www.thefootballramble.com/blog/entry/work-permit-woes-the-albatross-round-the-neck-of-britains-clubs

We're lucky he has that 1 cap for Ecuador otherwise it would be a hell of a lot harder to get him a Visa

[Thomas477]

:lulz:

How is a guy UNDER CONTRACT till end of December remotely similar to any of the others? If we aren't going to stump up a transfer fee and he isn't going to buy out his contract, why is the club under any obligation to let him go?

You have to remember that most clubs aren't full of spineless imbeciles who let players go at the drop of a hat like our lot.

Wasn't Griff under contract until the end of December this year with the Chinese mob?

And Borat I was talking about Griffo, not Montano. Hence the reason why the Chinese and asian comments followed.

[lil_masi]

The world game is saying we'll be signing a midfielder from another australian club in the next 48hrs.

[MFKS]

The world game is saying we'll be signing a midfielder from another australian club in the next 48hrs.

Hutcho:whistling:

[Jeterpool]

The world game is saying we'll be signing a midfielder from another australian club in the next 48hrs.

I'm going to have a guess and say Nick Kalmar, Nick Carle or Mass Murdocca. Mind you it says Australian club so not necessarily A-League.

In other words I've got NFI

[GazFish35]

Murray fletcher

[lil_masi]

I'm going to have a guess and say Nick Kalmar, Nick Carle or Mass Murdocca. Mind you it says Australian club so not necessarily A-League.

In other words I've got NFI

Yeah its hard to work out. No team would want to let go a quality midfielder so bit disappointing.
Prob a team thats got too many midfielders on their books that arent getting game time.

Mass would be good.
Syd have alot of DM!! Rhyan Grant maybe. All random guesses though

Edit: Toohey saying we expected to sign celeski this week. Must be playing in vpl. Thats why article said australian club and not aleague club

[Jeterpool]

Yeah its hard to work out. No team would want to let go a quality midfielder so bit disappointing.
Prob a team thats got too many midfielders on their books that arent getting game time.

Mass would be good.
Syd have alot of DM!! Rhyan Grant maybe. All random guesses though

Edit: Toohey saying we expected to sign celeski this week. Must be playing in vpl. Thats why article said australian club and not aleague club

There you go. So we all knew the answer anyway

[Mark325]

Toohey saying we expected to sign celeski this week. Must be playing in vpl. Thats why article said australian club and not aleague club

From what I can find he hasn't gone anywhere else since he was released from his Chinese club back in May this year. Either means we're signing him and some other young guy from another club or the signing from another Australian club was wrong and we're just getting Celeski

[foti68]

My pick is Cameron Edwards from Perth

[borat]

My pick is Cameron Edwards from Perth
That was my pick earlier this week. Edwards or Griffiths from Perth

[Grimario]

That was my pick earlier this week. Edwards or Griffiths from Perth

I hope it's Griffiths so MKFC can have a meltdown about us signing a gypo.

[plague]

I hope it's Griffiths so MKFC can have a meltdown about us signing a gypo.

Nah mate, things have changed.
The good Member loves him some Gypos nowadays.
You only have to witness his fawning over Alex Wilkinson in the World Cup thread to see he's changed his spots.

[MFKS]

I hope it's Griffiths so MKFC can have a meltdown about us signing a gypo.

So you hope we sign a Gypo just so I can blow a fuse and you can have a laugh??

The consequence is we are still stuck with a Gypo disparaging the good name of Newy.


If you want me to have a meltdown we can do that without having a Gypo play for us.

Pick a subject :rof:

[lquiquer]

Seems like Hoole is in Bali?....Why?

[Jeterpool]

Seems like Hoole is in Bali?....Why?

Seems a bit strange to me. Certainly not a good thing to be doing while others are in front of the new coach impressing.

[leftrightout]

Seems like Hoole is in Bali?....Why?

Seems strange when they got how many weeks off between end of last year and start of this one!

[lil_masi]

Seems strange when they got how many weeks off between end of last year and start of this one!

Exactly. Virgilli's played the last few games and I would say Hoole should be higher in the pecking order. Even Bira who was in the world cup sqaud has been back training for weeks :|

[lquiquer]

Looks like he came back last thursday..... Still can't see why he wasn't with the squad training?....

[Jeterpool]

Looks like he came back last thursday..... Still can't see why he wasn't with the squad training?....

Bali Belly?

[Grimario]

Someone said they saw Hoole recently and his arm is in a sling...

[The Dunster]

Someone said they saw Hoole recently and his arm is in a sling...

The bloke obviously needs a missus.

[Grimario]

Someone said they saw Hoole recently and his arm is in a sling...

And confirmed.


Newcastle Jets ‏@NewcastleJetsFC 13s
@_Grimario He had shoulder surgery during the off-season, so was given time off recently. Is back doing rehab as of today #NTUA

[pv4]

Nah mate, things have changed.
The good Member loves him some Gypos nowadays.
You only have to witness his fawning over Alex Wilkinson in the World Cup thread to see he's changed his spots.

smh @ MFAW

[Grimario]

Newcastle Jets ‏@NewcastleJetsFC 54s
The Newcastle Jets have appointed Kew Jaliens as the Club’s captain for the 2014/15 @ALeague season http://bit.ly/1uZ2EYF #NTUA

[MFKS]

The bloke obviously needs a missus.
Thought he had one.

Seen him about town a few times with a good looking sort in tow

[MFKS]

The Newcastle Jets have appointed former Dutch international Kew Jaliens as the club’s captain for the 2014/15 A-League season.

Jaliens brings his considerable experience to the role, after joining the Jets from the Dutch Eredivisie, where he won the Championship with AZ Alkmaar in 2009, before moving to Polish heavyweights Wisla Krakow, for whom he played in the UEFA Champions League.

The 35-year-old was a key figure for the club during his first season in the Hunter, contributing to six clean sheets in 18 appearances, while also scoring two goals.

Jets head coach Phil Stubbins said Jaliens was the right person to wear the captain’s armband for Newcastle during the 2014/15 campaign.


“The experience Kew has gained playing at the highest level for both club and country makes him a great candidate to captain the Jets this season,” Stubbins said.


“I’m sure Kew will do a fantastic job, along with the other senior players in the group, of leading the squad this coming season.”


Jaliens said he was honoured to be given the privilege of captaining the Newcastle Jets.


“I’m very happy to be given the chance to captain the side this season,” Jaliens said.


“Hopefully I can lead by example with my actions both on and off the field and help guide the team to a successful season.”


Jaliens will captain the Jets for the first time in a competitive match on Tuesday night when they take on Perth Glory in their FFA Cup Round of 32 fixture at Magic Park in Broadmeadow.
.

Can't believe Griff has been overlooked

****ing politics

[plague]

Thought he had one.

Seen him about town a few times with a good looking sort in tow

Jeterpool, can you wake Captain Obvious up. He's got some work on.

[Jeterpool]

Jeterpool, can you wake Captain Obvious up. He's got some work on.

I wish I was the captain, plague.

It's a cloudy night, so I hope we can get the obvious symbol in the night sky

[Jeterpool]

.

Can't believe Griff has been overlooked

****ing politics

As I said before, you don't need an armband to be a leader of the team.

[leftrightout]

NBN just said midfielder is celeski. The club says we a close to finalising deal

[furns]

Thoughts? I wasnt hugely impressed when he was playing for MV.

[q-money]

great player

[furns]

Might be the kick up the arse that Kanta needs. Reports are he was horrendous in the game against Weston.

[Thomas477]

Not impressed. Another average recycled A-League player who wasn't good enough to be kept at his old club.

[leftrightout]

I quite like him. Not in the same class as paartalu but would certainly be a much cheaper option. Who knows, by the time January comes around we might be in a position to make another offer to paartalu.

[furns]

Kanta might have finally made that mythical Bundesliga move by then :wink:

[Jeterpool]

I quite like him. Not in the same class as paartalu but would certainly be a much cheaper option. Who knows, by the time January comes around we might be in a position to make another offer to paartalu.

I think this is the smart option. We may get an offer for a player, a player may be moved on, a player might get a long term injury. We get a player to add depth to the squad for the six months leading in.

Not just a shape up to Kanta but also a step up for oxborrow too.

[Jeterpool]

Griffiths named vice captain

[Tommyjet]

Not impressed. Another average recycled A-League player who wasn't good enough to be kept at his old club.

He left to earn big money in Middle East, very highly regarded amongst victory fans. Victory signed up valeri which meant no room for celeski to come back otherwise he would of been a shoe in. But if u wanna take the negative tred again go ahead.

Thing that impressed me most about celeski at the tards was his first time forward playing and short passing. He's a positive midfielder that positioned well and gets the play moving forward quickly rather than doin donuts like caravella.
Would be top signing and even better if we go paartalu in January

[q-money]

tommyjet on the money

[lil_masi]

He left to earn big money in Middle East, very highly regarded amongst victory fans. Victory signed up valeri which meant no room for celeski to come back otherwise he would of been a shoe in. But if u wanna take the negative tred again go ahead.

Thing that impressed me most about celeski at the tards was his first time forward playing and short passing. He's a positive midfielder that positioned well and gets the play moving forward quickly rather than doin donuts like caravella.
Would be top signing and even better if we go paartalu in January

+1. Maso midfield

[leftrightout]

Yeah that's what I liked about him. He was a positive player, fairly creative as well. Apparent Money to ability I think we got a bargain!

Off topic and not even mentioned before, I would have loved us to go for Orlando Engelaar. Looking at our squad i reckon he really would have been perfect! Pretty sure he wanted to go home though so was never an option.

[BodyNovo]

Anything will be better than what ****ing Kanta served up last weekend

[Mark325]

Good to have him, him and Kanta can have some competition so that's incentive for both to go 100%. Hopefully Kanta's performance against Weston was just a bad night or something to that effect. Would still hope too see us get Paartalu in January, Celeski is good but him as our 2nd back-up with Paartalu as out start is a damn good position to be in.

Unrelated, but apparently Stubbs is considering having Pepper start at RB as opposed to Neville. Stubbins is apparently pretty high on him

[lil_masi]

Good to have him, him and Kanta can have some competition so that's incentive for both to go 100%. Hopefully Kanta's performance against Weston was just a bad night or something to that effect. Would still hope too see us get Paartalu in January, Celeski is good but him as our 2nd back-up with Paartalu as out start is a damn good position to be in.

Unrelated, but apparently Stubbs is considering having Pepper start at RB as opposed to Neville. Stubbins is apparently pretty high on him

Neville isnt back to full training yet

[MFKS]

Good to have him, him and Kanta can have some competition so that's incentive for both to go 100%. Hopefully Kanta's performance against Weston was just a bad night or something to that effect. Would still hope too see us get Paartalu in January, Celeski is good but him as our 2nd back-up with Paartalu as out start is a damn good position to be in.

Unrelated, but apparently Stubbs is considering having Pepper start at RB as opposed to Neville. Stubbins is apparently pretty high on him

Is the bloke really a Defensive Midfielder though???

Don't really recall him being a workhorse in the centre of the park from a defensive perspective seem to recall him being more of a creative mid than a defensive one

[Grimario]

Is the bloke really a Defensive Midfielder though???

Don't really recall him being a workhorse in the centre of the park from a defensive perspective seem to recall him being more of a creative mid than a defensive one

That's my recollection as well... DJ Broxham was the defensive presence in that midfield, from memory. Or maybe they had Milligan by then.

[Mark325]

Neville isnt back to full training yet

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2458279/jacob-pepper-right-in-frame-for-jets-starting-role/?cs=306#disqus_thread

I was talking the actual season, not just off-season till Neville is fully fit to play. I don't agree, but apparently Stubbins sees something in him as a right back


Is the bloke really a Defensive Midfielder though???

Don't really recall him being a workhorse in the centre of the park from a defensive perspective seem to recall him being more of a creative mid than a defensive one

Good chance you're right actually and I've just completely confused him. Would make more sense now that you say it honestly, I guess my mind just thought he was defensive since we're seemingly getting him as a result of not getting Paartalu

[lil_masi]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2458279/jacob-pepper-right-in-frame-for-jets-starting-role/?cs=306#disqus_thread

I was talking the actual season, not just off-season till Neville is fully fit to play. I don't agree, but apparently Stubbins sees something in him as a right back



Good chance you're right actually and I've just completely confused him. Would make more sense now that you say it honestly, I guess my mind just thought he was defensive since we're seemingly getting him as a result of not getting Paartalu

He was the midfield anchor at victory

[MFKS]

He was the midfield anchor at victory

At a time Victree had the most porous midfield you will ever see.

[parksey]

great player

[la bazzle]

great player

Big fan

[pv4]

Not impressed. Another average recycled A-League player who wasn't good enough to be kept at his old club.

I'm pretty confident Stubbins has tried blocking the move several times but Middleby is adamant he's our man so is pushing forward with the signing too. Disc race.

[Tommyjet]

I'm pretty confident Stubbins has tried blocking the move several times but Middleby is adamant he's our man so is pushing forward with the signing too. Disc race.

You really really really want ward again ay mate

[Thomas477]

I'm pretty confident Stubbins has tried blocking the move several times but Middleby is adamant he's our man so is pushing forward with the signing too. Disc race.

****ing Middleby :lulz:

[BodyNovo]

celeski plz

will kill it.

[pv4]

celeski plz

will kill it.

militia will be the judge of that.

[joel31]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/jets-sign-billy-celeski/1fnlvcy6yocwk1qzep0fmifg6e
and hes a jet for 1 year

[Tommyjet]

Much needed, happy with this signing but watch him do well here and then shove off come end of season. Wonder who's idea the one year was.

[Jeterpool]

Happy with the signing

[lquiquer]

My best 11:

---- biraz----
Neville--- Kew--- madashi--- carney
---- Kanta--- billy---
Griff--- flores----.jonny
--- jeronimo (Hannah)-----

Just assuming about Billy and Hannah

Mitch Cooper: interested to see what he's got to offer???? .... Definitely no room for Gallaway and Virgili

No prob with Hoole, Regan, BK, not sure yet about Gallagher also Goodwin & pepper have to pick up their game

[lil_masi]

My best 11:

---- biraz----
Neville--- Kew--- madashi--- carney
---- Kanta--- billy---
Griff--- flores----.jonny
--- jeronimo (Hannah)-----

Just assuming about Billy and Hannah

Mitch Cooper: interested to see what he's got to offer???? .... Definitely no room for Gallaway and Virgili

No prob with Hoole, Regan, BK, not sure yet about Gallagher also Goodwin & pepper have to pick up their game

Even though i havent seen Edson, id have him up front with jeronimo and take out kanta then id have the same lineup

[pessimist]

celeski plz

will kill it.

lets welcome the next Caravella

[pv4]

---------------Biraz-------------------
Neville--Jaliens--Madaschi--Goodwin
---------Celeski--Steele--------------
Griff----------Flores------------Carney
---------------Jeronimo---------------

Griff to #10/second striker, and Hoole to RM when Flores isn't fit.

[MFKS]

What the **** is this fascination with playing Griff on the right wing???

Play the bloke in his ACTUAL position FFS

[Premy]

---------------Biraz-------------------
Neville--Jaliens--Madaschi--Carney
-------------------Kanta---------------------
Hoole----------Flores------------Steele
----------Jeronimo-----Griff----------

I'm putting a little bit of faith in Kanta and now with the competition for a place with Billy, hopefully that's the kick up the back side he needs

[pv4]

What the **** is this fascination with playing Griff on the right wing???

Play the bloke in his ACTUAL position FFS

Name your lineup m8

[Premy]

Is that our full quota now with Billy??? No more signings???

[MFKS]

Is that our full quota now with Billy??? No more signings???

We can make more signings as soon as we find a home for some of the chaff in the squad.

[MFKS]

Name your lineup m8

Playing 3 at the Back Come at Me


Birraz GK

Kew Taylor Madaschi CD

Hoole Goodwin WB

Celeski Florist Carney CM

Griffo Jeronimo CF

[pv4]

Playing 3 at the Back Come at Me


Birraz GK

Kew Taylor Madaschi CD

Hoole Goodwin WB

Celeski Florist Carney CM

Griffo Jeronimo CF

That is just the worst

[BodyNovo]

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/08/1064264_Newcastle_Jets.jpg

that team when fully cohesive will win football games.

[leftrightout]

I still think Kanta will come good. We all know what he is capable of, no one ever wants to be out of form, but 2 months out from the start of the season is not a bad time for it. Better than 2 months after the start of the season!

Its great to have celeski for competition, he is a very versatile player, can basically play right across the midfield, I would even give him a run at number 10 until flores is fit. So I don't really think it will be either Kanta or Celeski all the time, if they both play well I would say they will both be in the starting 11.

[Pico]

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/08/1064264_Newcastle_Jets.jpg

that team when fully cohesive will win football games.
This is what I’m hoping for too

[leftrightout]

Any more news on Edson? Last week the club "had not given up hope" of him being here for FFA Cup game. That's now come and gone and absolutely no word about what is happening.
I know its a long way from season still, but the longer he is here training the better it is.

[Jeterpool]

---------------Biraz-------------------
Neville--Jaliens--Madaschi--Carney
-------------------Kanta---------------------
Hoole----------Flores------------Steele
----------Jeronimo-----Griff----------

I'm putting a little bit of faith in Kanta and now with the competition for a place with Billy, hopefully that's the kick up the back side he needs

I think this will be the case and we will play a narrow diamond. However, Celeski will replace Hoole in my lineup. The focus will be on Celeski looking to be the outlet for the side. The fullbacks will need to be providing support too.

Having Goodwin, Hoole, Montano, Regan, Kennedy and probably Pepper as our subs bench looks ok

[Jeterpool]

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/08/1064264_Newcastle_Jets.jpg

that team when fully cohesive will win football games.

The benefit playing Celeski over Kanta is his first intention to play forward. I'd be happy with this also.

[lil_masi]

So do we actually have a spot remaining as per recent reports?
I always thought it was only 1 and that's gone to Celeski. It'll only be if they've somehow moved Ox to a youth contract?

Even if that was the case doubt we'd have any cap left, apart from an aussie marquee (i.e Paartalu in Jan).

[lquiquer]

Any more news on Edson? Last week the club "had not given up hope" of him being here for FFA Cup game. That's now come and gone and absolutely no word about what is happening.
I know its a long way from season still, but the longer he is here training the better it is.

Sounds fishy to me that Visa issue

[Grimario]

Sounds fishy to me that Visa issue

Ecuador are holding it up because they want us to take Assange as part of the deal.

[borat]

Any more news on Edson? Last week the club "had not given up hope" of him being here for FFA Cup game. That's now come and gone and absolutely no word about what is happening.
I know its a long way from season still, but the longer he is here training the better it is.


Stubbins still does not know when Ecuadorian striker Edson Montano will arrive in Australia
“Montano has completed all designated immigration requirements so we are simply awaiting the stamp of approval,” he said.
“When? Not sure.”

Read more at http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/fair-result-jets-cup-runneth-over#pYbHUjrRxe9ToSTf.99

[borat]

My preferred lineup

--------------------------Birraz

Neville----------Madaschi------Kew------Carney

-------------------------Celeski

-----------Hoole--------------------Steele

-------------------------Flores

--------------Jeronimo
-----------------------------Griffiths

Res

Kennedy
Kantarovski
Pepper
Goodwin
Montano

[belchardo]

subs bench

what is the bench size these days? they ever going to increase it to a decent size?

[Grimario]

what is the bench size these days? they ever going to increase it to a decent size?

Still 5, one of which must be a designated GK.

Aren't we getting proper benches this season ahead of Asian Cup?

[MFKS]

Don't know what happened to them but am certain Con used to have them in the NSL days

[Jeterpool]

Still 5, one of which must be a designated GK.

Aren't we getting proper benches this season ahead of Asian Cup?

Depends. One of the arms of Buildev was a plastic chair manufacturer so we got a good deal on them. If we still have Tinks, I say no.

[stormypete]

....
Unrelated, but apparently Stubbs is considering having Pepper start at RB as opposed to Neville. Stubbins is apparently pretty high on him

That's the benefit of someone new (Stubs) coming in and seeing things we "rusted-on" supporters might not see???
We've suffered from similar line-ups / structures for so long that I think it starts to burn in to the brain a bit ... and it becomes hard to consider alternative with a fresh perspective.

I'm stoked with the new acquisitions. Despite the result from the FFA game on Tuesday, there was a lot to like about Steele and Jeronimo (to name a few).

Bring it on.

[hawk]

Depends. One of the arms of Buildev was a plastic chair manufacturer so we got a good deal on them. If we still have Tinks, I say no.

With some of our best players usually on the bench there's no reson why we havent already had these installed.

http://www.vanksen.com/files/old/jpg/1404recaro.jpg

[GazFish35]

ffa wont let it happen.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Don't know what happened to them but am certain Con used to have them in the NSL days

If I recall correctly, Con bought the ones used in to 2000 Olympics. Kind of blue metal with perspex, bus shelter esque things.

[borat]

So do we actually have a spot remaining as per recent reports?
I always thought it was only 1 and that's gone to Celeski. It'll only be if they've somehow moved Ox to a youth contract?

Even if that was the case doubt we'd have any cap left, apart from an aussie marquee (i.e Paartalu in Jan).

We have 1 spot remaining but likely to have used all of our cap space left on Celevski. Paartalu backing out of his deal ended the chances of any trialists being signed with Nick Ward now trialling at SFC

[plague]

Playing 3 at the Back Come at Me


Birraz GK

Kew Taylor Madaschi CD

Hoole Goodwin WB

Celeski Florist Carney CM

Griffo Jeronimo CF

Bhah.

BK.
reegs.
Jobe.
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
griff.



? = don't care.

Coach: Hawk.
GM: plague.

[WolfMan]

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that team when fully cohesive will win football games.

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[stopper2]

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that team when fully cohesive will win football games.
That's a great line-up playing 4-4-2 with a diamond.
If we were to play 4-3-3 I would have Celeski playing the 6 and Steele the 8 with Flores the 10.
Would bring in Goodwin for Hoole to play 11, Joel the 7 and Jeronimo the 9.
Kew is our #1 CB so I think Reegz and Madaschi will fight it out for the 2nd spot.
Reckon Kanta's best hope of getting into the side is at RB this season, should play him there if Neville is not fit....still better option than Pepper or Gallaway.

Kanta/Neville----Kew----Reegz/Madaschi------Carney


Celeski-----------------Steele



Flores


Griffo---------Jeronimo-----------Goodwin

[sanchez]

Why is no one mentioning Virgilli in these starting lineups?
Looks like you've all played into GVE's plan to successfully send him into obscurity. Well done.

[Grimario]

Maybe because he is absolutely shit and has never done a thing of note in the A-League?

[The Dunster]

If Virgilli was given the same opportunities as say Tarek Elrich or Jason Hoffman he would be a regular starter. Both Hoffman and Elrich showed potential and to his credit GVE stuck with them even when many thought they may never make it as a-league regulars.

Virgilli on the other hand has been sporadically used and never really given an opportunity to grow into the role.

Some players thrive on being thrown into the deep end and others don't. However, the fast learners aren't always the best fit in the long term either as they can also tend to peak early and fade away.

[stopper2]

Why is no one mentioning Virgilli in these starting lineups?
Looks like you've all played into GVE's plan to successfully send him into obscurity. Well done.

Who would you leave out to make way for Virgili?
I would say it is a "make-or-break" season for him, been in the set-up now for a few years but still really a squad or "fringe" player. Up to him now to impress the new coach and really make the most of the opportunities when he is given to play this season. I think his biggest downfall is his own belief in himself (maybe that is a result of being "nurtured" by GVE)....he is a decent enough footballer with some good qualities but needs to back himself more and just go for it.

[Tommyjet]

Virgili came on last game and proceeded to continually get the ball taken off him with ease. he also made poor decisions and ignored open players inside him so he could try and go past the left back in front of him, who incidentally handled him with ease. Great player at npl level but just hasn't warranted a regular place in first grade yet and doubt he ever will. Agree with above, make or break season for him and happy to be proven wrong.

[MFKS]

The issue with Chili is it is all between his ears.

In the NYL he just puts his head down and goes forward and backs himself and as a result he carves it up.

In the HAL he seems plagued with doubt and won't back himself.The amount of time he gets the ball and turns back to his goal particularly when in a good position is ridiculous.

Against glory we had 3 on 4 and he had the ball 10 yards in from the sideline and 20 yards out from goal and a little bit of room from the fullback. Perfect time to put your foot down and have a go whilst you have bypassed the opponents midfield and see what happens.

No Chilli runs back towards his goal and 20 seconds later Taylor Regan has the ball and Perth have all 11 behind the ball

Thats where he is letting himself down

[twenny20]

Maybe because he is absolutely shit and has never done a thing of note in the A-League?

Close, can beat a player but delivery is woeful.

[borat]

IMO Chilli has had many opportunities to show that he is capable but all he shows is that he isn't up to HAL level. Makes the same runs with his head down and can't cross let alone look like scoring. I shudder every time his name is on the team sheet.

[sanchez]

The only issue with Virgilli is he isn't given any game time. Pretty simple.

Ridiculous comments. GVE may be gone, but his mantra lives on in the many of you.

[la bazzle]

If la bala just got his chance

[pv4]

Virgili is just as, or more, frustrating to watch than Henrique for the Roar. Griff in however many games he got to play at RM last season showed how amazingly unreal it is to have a player play RM that actually has confidence on the ball.

Apart from that run for Heskey's goal, which was admittedly brilliant, Virgili has shown SFA at senior level for a very long time. He's just a passenger when on the field IMO.

[Grimario]

The only issue with Virgilli is he isn't given any game time. Pretty simple.

Ridiculous comments. GVE may be gone, but his mantra lives on in the many of you.

Last season, maybe. The year before, he played in all but TWO of the games, starting 11 and coming off the bench in 15. Did he do anything of note in those 25 games? Maybe one or two assists.

I won't be so forward as to call him a one trick pony because that is harsh on ponies who actually have one trick.

[GazFish35]

Kearynn Baacus still in town?

[joel31]

I'm doubt it

[Jetmaster]

I know what guys like Kruse and Amini have done with limited game time - they seized the moment and stepped up. Virgili shows no confidence and looks like a deer in headlights - he has never looked anything but starstruck.

[plague]

Decent coach and let's see what happens.
The same genius who screwed Virgilli deemed NTS and Haliti useless too (not to mention Ljubo and the fact he kept playing Bridges).
Give the kid a chance with a new coach before killing him.
Also, with Griff, Hoole, BK, Kanta and Reegz he's a Newy boy so should get unwavering support from the punters.

[Thomas477]

NTS WAS hopeless without someone next to him telling him what to do, ala Ljubo, Beachump, Spira etc.

Haliti was an impact player who scores once every four or five games off the bench. We could do better. Still love the chest though :wub:

[plague]

NTS WAS hopeless without someone next to him telling him what to do, ala Ljubo, Beachump, Spira etc.

Haliti was an impact player who scores once every four or five games off the bench. We could do better. Still love the chest though :wub:

True, Josh Mitchell and Michael Bridges were a massive upgrade.

[plague]

We could do better.

Bhahahahahaha.
It's the farkern Jets.
We have NEVER 'done better'.

[GazFish35]

I'm doubt it

I've heard different.

[MFKS]

The only issue with Virgilli is he isn't given any game time. Pretty simple.

Ridiculous comments. GVE may be gone, but his mantra lives on in the many of you.

Lack of game time isn't the issue.

Watch him play NYL and the bloke carves it up and is way too good for that league. The issue lies between his ears with him believing in himself at HAL level which he clearly doesn't and the idiots Middleby employs to coach him who CAN NOT get the best out of him at HAL level. A massive failing in the past on the part of GVE Deans Zane etc Hopefully Stubbins will not join this list


Unlike some of the punters here I actually believe the bloke has the ability to do it at HAL level

Game time is one thing. It is up to Chilli to actually believe in himself and actually DO IT so the coaches have no reason not to pick him

[Mark325]

The issue lies between his ears with him believing in himself at HAL level which he clearly doesn't and the idiots Middleby employs to coach him who CAN NOT get the best out of him at HAL level. A massive failing in the past on the part of GVE Deans Zane etc Hopefully Stubbins will not join this list

But wouldn't Zane have been coaching him during most of his NYL games where he was carving up or was that a different coach? Personally, I think it does just come down to the mental and has nothing on the coach, I doubt every coach we've had as consistently told him to run down the line, either stop and try and skill a player just to get beat or do terrible crosses

[borat]

I've heard different.
Ok, I will bite. What have you heard?

Nick Ward is trialling at SFC and I assumed all other trial isn't had gone

[MFKS]

But wouldn't Zane have been coaching him during most of his NYL games where he was carving up or was that a different coach? Personally, I think it does just come down to the mental and has nothing on the coach, I doubt every coach we've had as consistently told him to run down the line, either stop and try and skill a player just to get beat or do terrible crosses

Zane was only in charge of the NYL side for a year and a bit all up.

Last I looked it was the coaches responsibility to get his players playing at their potential. In Virgilis case our coaches are sadly found wanting

[Thomas477]

Bhahahahahaha.
It's the farkern Jets.
We have NEVER 'done better'.

:lulz:

[GazFish35]

Ok, I will bite. What have you heard?

Nick Ward is trialling at SFC and I assumed all other trial isn't had gone

Just that he's still around and hasnt been given the broom just yet. Was wondering if anyone else had heard the same, or seen him still in and around the squad.

[joel31]

NTS WAS hopeless without someone next to him telling him what to do, ala Ljubo, Beachump, Spira etc.

Haliti was an impact player who scores once every four or five games off the bench. We could do better. Still love the chest though :wub:
But Haliti played with incredible passion unlike many other Newcastle Jets players and when he played for us he was surrounded by crap so he couldn't do it all

[lil_masi]

But Haliti played with incredible passion unlike many other Newcastle Jets players and when he played for us he was surrounded by crap so he couldn't do it all

Same can be said for Elrich, he loved the club. But he was shit!! End of story, we got rid of him!!

[Grimario]

Same can be said for Elrich, he loved the club. But he was shit!! End of story, we got rid of him!!

And then he became an integral part of a team playing tika taka, didn't look entirely out of place and that was the reason that GVE got rid of him...

[MFKS]

And then he became an integral part of a team playing tika taka, didn't look entirely out of place and that was the reason that GVE got rid of him...

Gary's got NFI on much anyway.

Still can't believe the club endorsed this bloke as head of the Emerging Jets.


It is refreshing to see the kids now taking short corners al lday and having NFI what they are doing.


What makes it even more bizarre is they push kids into the box like they are gonna whip it in. For what purpose only Gary knows

[leftrightout]

Kearynn Baacus still in town?

Im guessing he isn't in town training since he will be lining up for Blacktown in the FFA cup tonight.

[borat]

And then he became an integral part of a team playing tika taka, didn't look entirely out of place and that was the reason that GVE got rid of him...

apart from the whole didn't play a game at WSW thing...........Seriously Takka is a club legend IMO and I loved his passion for the game and club, but he was getting paid overs and GVE was bang on to get let him go