Newcastle United Jets 2013/2014 Squad thread

[Thomas477]

Nobody interested in Caravella being back?

Not really, no.

[Grimario]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/jets-announce-201415-playing-squad-numbers/tj85c19xwjed1qw0zxxmv1elo

The Newcastle Jets are pleased to announce the jersey numbers that will be worn by each of the Club’s players during the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season.

Following the departure of Craig Goodwin to Adelaide United and the additions of Allan Welsh and Zenon Caravella to the Newcastle Jets squad in recent weeks, there have been a handful of changes to the jersey numbers that will be worn by the playing group during the 2014/15 Hyundai A-League season. Below is an updated Newcastle Jets squad list:

1. Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk)

2. Scott NEVILLE

3. Taylor REGAN

4. Kew JALIENS (c)

5. Ben KANTAROVSKI

6. Adrian MADASCHI

7. Jeronimo NUEMANN

8. Zenon CARAVELLA

9. Joel GRIFFITHS

10. Marcos FLORES

11. Andrew HOOLE

12. Sam GALLAGHER

13. Edson MONTANO

14. Billy CELESKI

15. Josh BARRESI

16. Jacob PEPPER

17. James VIRGILI

18. Allan WELSH

19. Mitch COOPER

20. Ben KENNEDY (gk)

21. Sam GALLAWAY

22. Jonny STEELE

23. David CARNEY

25. Brandon LUNDY

30. John SOLARI (gk)

[Premy]

9. Joel GRIFFITHS

Sweet Griffo 9
Oh oh ooh.

[Jeterpool]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/jets-announce-201415-playing-squad-numbers/tj85c19xwjed1qw0zxxmv1elo

The Newcastle Jets are pleased to announce the jersey numbers that will be worn by each of the Club’s players during the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season.

Following the departure of Craig Goodwin to Adelaide United and the additions of Allan Welsh and Zenon Caravella to the Newcastle Jets squad in recent weeks, there have been a handful of changes to the jersey numbers that will be worn by the playing group during the 2014/15 Hyundai A-League season. Below is an updated Newcastle Jets squad list:

1. Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk)

2. Scott NEVILLE

3. Taylor REGAN

4. Kew JALIENS (c)

5. Ben KANTAROVSKI

6. Adrian MADASCHI

7. Jeronimo NUEMANN

8. Zenon CARAVELLA

9. Joel GRIFFITHS

10. Marcos FLORES

11. Andrew HOOLE

12. Sam GALLAGHER

13. Edson MONTANO

14. Billy CELESKI

15. Josh BARRESI

16. Jacob PEPPER

17. James VIRGILI

18. Allan WELSH

19. Mitch COOPER

20. Ben KENNEDY (gk)

21. Sam GALLAWAY

22. Jonny STEELE

23. David CARNEY

25. Brandon LUNDY

30. John SOLARI (gk)

This was initially announced a few weeks ago. I think Montano has changed from 8.

[joel31]

This was initially announced a few weeks ago. I think Montano has changed from 8.
yes. Hoole and Baressi changed as well

[The Postman]

Why don't they hand out the 24 jersey? I don't think we had one last year either.

[Grimario]

Why don't they hand out the 24 jersey? I don't think we had one last year either.

Because it's a 23 man squad? I imagine 24 and beyond would be used for any injury replacements... or non HAL NYL players who get called up to senior squad.

[Jeterpool]

Guys,

I'm trying to add more data to the Jets records I've got, particularly around the captain of each match. Now, I know who was the captain for each season but I am going to need some help filling in the gaps when said captain was suspended or injured. I haven't got a list of specific games as yet but am working on it.

Can people please give me a hand by posting some info? I'm up to date with Season 1, 9. What I know:

Season 2 Okon. He didn't play every game but I don't know those specific ones yet. need to know fill in.
Season 3 North. He didn't play every game but I don't know those specific ones yet. need to know fill in.
Season 4. North
Season 5 Thompson?
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8 - Zads?

I know Bridges and Wheelhouse are in there somewhere too. Was Ryan Griffiths too? It's all blurring into one...

[MFKS]

If I am right Jobe was appointed captain prior to Season 7 and was given the gig under Culina the year Tinks fired him on season start
He held the gig for about a season and a half before he packed it in and Zads took over from that date

Around season 4-5 we had some system where the bloke who had played the most for the club was captain so it was either Thompson or Elrich

Season 5-6 was a spell where it was Bridges on the occasions he was fit and Ljubo the rest of the time.

Might be out a little on time frames but that will help your cause

[parksey]

kaz patafta was captain in season 5

[lquiquer]

Been patient for 4 years now.......No more talk...Results
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2657135/baartz-pleads-for-patience/?cs=306

[MFKS]

All I see are a pile of empty excuses and clichés to try and justify their mediocrity and general shiteness.

How about cutting the shit and accepting only the best.

What we seen from our boys last Sunday was not good enough end of story. It is not an aberration or anything like that it is something we are accustomed to doing

Whilst we have people in high positions making excuses for failures we are going nowhere fast

[pv4]

What is the club doing to Baartz, or what is he doing to himself? There has been sweet f all over the last few years that Baartz has done or said that I've agreed with, or wanted to rally behind. He's saying a bunch of shit things that make him as a target, and potentially threaten his glowing reputation in this town, for no good reason.

The on-field results are shit - either say nothing, or call a spade a spade. 1 point from 9.

[BodyNovo]

this article is as if not more embarrassing than gibbs coming out last year and saying he used to loved the gypos.

the fans have been f**king patient, there would be no members if we weren't

just let the fans vent ffs

[Jeterpool]

this article is as if not more embarrassing than gibbs coming out last year and saying he used to loved the gypos.

the fans have been f**king patient, there would be no members if we weren't

just let the fans vent ffs

I agree, Body. It's been mentioned on numerous occasions that we have been the least successful team in the last 4 years with every other team reaching the finals at least once in that time. If that had happened to other clubs, I wonder whether they'd be getting the membership numbers we are? There are teams that have had more success than us that still have fewer memberships

We have very loyal supporters and they're entitled not to accept the performance of the team and voice their - they're paying their money to attend matches, watch us on foxtel or other means.

Baartz, I assume, is trying to convey a message of stick with the team because we're just starting out (again) and results will come - but it's not like the fans are overtly displaying signs of displeasure. We aren't protesting or forming blockades out the front of the club. We're actually having people show up at away games. So what has prompted him to do so?

The pressure, if anything, is media driven. They're the ones saying we're under pressure, and a if few choice comments in a public mediums such as twitter or particular newspaper website are enough to bring Baartz out telling us to "be patient", then the media (i.e. the Herald) are certainly fishing for stories on a slow news day.

[pv4]

If that had happened to other clubs, I wonder whether they'd be getting the membership numbers we are?

To be fair, it'd be interesting to see how our membership numbers would be if we had a similarly-priced membership to every other club.

[Jeterpool]

To be fair, it'd be interesting to see how our membership numbers would be if we had a similarly-priced membership to every other club.

That's a very valid point. I don't think it would be as high as it is, but we just have to judge what's in front of us.

[MFKS]

To be fair, it'd be interesting to see how our membership numbers would be if we had a similarly-priced membership to every other club.

You are right they would be lower but we would still have pretty good turn outs.

Look at the Knoughts they have been shit since Johns left and still get respectable crowds


Look back to the days of the Breakers and we were still getting pretty handy crowds considering how unpopular the NSL was and we spent our entire time not getting within a bulls roar of making the semis in those days except for that season that Andy Harper bloke missed 2 ****ing penalties in the one game to sabotage us.

By and large people of the Hunter are pretty loyal to the cause and we would still be getting better crowds with full price memberships than the Gypos get if they were on top of the table

[Thomas477]

Baartz and Middleby Out.

[joel31]

Newcastle Jets star Zenon Caravella says his side would be "weak" if it used its difficult early-season schedule as a reason for lack of competition points.
By Greg Prichard
30 OCT 2014 - 6:57 PM UPDATED YESTERDAY 11:41 PM
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Four straight away games to start the season was always going to be difficult for Newcastle to negotiate and after three rounds it has just one point, from a second-round draw against Melbourne City.

It was very competitive against City and also in its 1-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners in round one, but then the Jets' game fell apart in the 4-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix last Sunday.

The schedule doesn't get any tougher for the Jets than right now. The team flew to Wellington last Saturday, returned on Monday and was scheduled to head to Perth on Friday for Saturday's game against Glory at nib Stadium.

Newcastle's home ground, Hunter Stadium, was unavailable for the first four rounds because it is being resurfaced for use in the Asian Cup. The Jets finally go home for a game in round five, against Melbourne Victory.

It would be easy for players to store away the excess travel scenario as an excuse should Newcastle lose to Glory, but Caravella is adamant the schedule is not to blame for results.

"You can't use travel as an excuse, because I think that would be weak – a cop-out - to say it's causing that much trouble," Caravella told TWG.

"We've had chances and we've played well in games, but the results didn't go our way. But the travel is not the issue - not at all.

"It is a difficult schedule, but at the end of the day the games are there to win. We can't use travel as an excuse, because it really isn't, you know.

"We should have got more out of the first two games, the way we played. I was guilty myself of not putting a chance away against Melbourne City. We could have had three points.

"Little things like that make the difference. I would never use the schedule as an excuse. It's not that bad, really. It makes it harder, but it's not the end of the world, you know."

Caravella said the week began with a mood of disappointment among the players over the Wellington result, but that they had since concentrated on taking a positive mindset into the game against a Perth side that has so far won two games and lost one.

"We've all been disappointed," he said. "We obviously wanted more out of the first three games than what we got, but we just have to stay positive.

"Things can turn around very quickly in the A-League, as everyone knows, and now it's just a matter of not letting what happened play on your mind.

"I think it was just one of those days against Wellington. They scored early, which always hurts, and we probably lost concentration in defence and lost our shape a bit and got punished for it.

"But there were still positives to take out of that game, as there were out of the first two, so we're keeping a positive mindset.

"The most important thing now is to keep the confidence up and keep the spirit going within the group and from there I think we've got the players who can do a job, and get the three points."

Caravella said the short turnaround between games was probably a good thing for Newcastle this week. He also thought that, under the circumstances, an away game might be good as well.

"We had Tuesday off, so we didn't get back to training until Wednesday," he said. "And leaving on Friday means you don't get too much time to dwell on the result. When that sort of game happens you just want to try and redeem yourself as soon as possible.

"Travelling for a game can help breed that 'stick together' mentality, as well, and that's what we're hoping happens now. We can stick together and fight for these points.

"It's still early days, but we don't want to be left behind the rest of the pack. Everyone's got to band together and really fight for these next few games.

"There are no easy games in the A-League. Every week it's tough. The salary cap is the reason why, I think. Every team is hard to play against and there are no easy-beats, so it makes for a very interesting season."
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/10/30/schedule-no-excuse-jets-poor-start-says-caravella-1\
what is Greg Pritchard smoking

[Retro Jet]

Newcastle Jets star Zenon Caravella says his side would be "weak" if it used its difficult early-season schedule as a reason for lack of competition points.
By Greg Prichard
30 OCT 2014 - 6:57 PM UPDATED YESTERDAY 11:41 PM
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Four straight away games to start the season was always going to be difficult for Newcastle to negotiate and after three rounds it has just one point, from a second-round draw against Melbourne City.
It was very competitive against City and also in its 1-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners in round one, but then the Jets' game fell apart in the 4-1 loss to Wellington Phoenix last Sunday.
The schedule doesn't get any tougher for the Jets than right now. The team flew to Wellington last Saturday, returned on Monday and was scheduled to head to Perth on Friday :wtf: for Saturday's game against Glory at nib Stadium.



http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/10/30/schedule-no-excuse-jets-poor-start-says-caravella-1\
what is Greg Pritchard smoking

What's Greg Pritchard smoking? Wtf is this clubs admin on?
Evert time the Breakers went to Perf they worked it out that going over a few days earlier from match day to get used to the slight time difference and conditions over there was beneficial.
They had a pretty good Perth away record all in all.

Day before....pffft. No chance. Well, not giving us much hope of one I reckon.

[Premy]

What's Greg Pritchard smoking? Wtf is this clubs admin on?
Evert time the Breakers went to Perf they worked it out that going over a few days earlier from match day to get used to the slight time difference and conditions over there was beneficial.
They had a pretty good Perth away record all in all.

Day before....pffft. No chance. Well, not giving us much hope of one I reckon.
Disagree.

Time difference? Pfft
Weather conditions? maybe at a stretch

they go over there, they wake up at 7am , 8am, 9am what ever come 5pm local time you're ready to play Football.
The only thing I buy into on the Perth trip is travel time. Heading over a day early negates this, they are professionals FFS. Flying 4 hours a day before I work would not hinder my performance I'm not sure why people believe it should hinder a Footballers.

[GazFish35]

Disagree.

Time difference? Pfft
Weather conditions? maybe at a stretch

they go over there, they wake up at 7am , 8am, 9am what ever come 5pm local time you're ready to play Football.
The only thing I buy into on the Perth trip is travel time. Heading over a day early negates this, they are professionals FFS. Flying 4 hours a day before I work would not hinder my performance I'm not sure why people believe it should hinder a Footballers.

What's your job?

[Premy]

What's your job?

Painter and a days work last a lot longer than 3 hours(give or take)

[GazFish35]

Are you required to be at peak fitness and required to perform at optimal levels at all times in an explosive, dynamic and aerobically challenging environment in the presence of an opposition simultaneously stopping you from doing your job and requiring you to stop him from doing yours?


Pro sport is a cut throat profession, it's pretty difficult to accurately compare it to any other job.

[Fairgo]

Disagree.

Time difference? Pfft
Weather conditions? maybe at a stretch

they go over there, they wake up at 7am , 8am, 9am what ever come 5pm local time you're ready to play Football.
The only thing I buy into on the Perth trip is travel time. Heading over a day early negates this, they are professionals FFS. Flying 4 hours a day before I work would not hinder my performance I'm not sure why people believe it should hinder a Footballers.

It is a 5 hour flight over 2hrs on a bus to get to airport be there an hour before probably another hour plus when they arrive to get to motel so approx 9-10 hours to get to destination. Then 3 hours time difference, so if your body is use to going to sleep say 10.30pm you would effectively have to be bedding down 7.30pm or 10.30pm there time would be 1.30am so I can see how it can throw the body clock out and not great prep if you arrive the day before game day.

[380]

Are you required to be at peak fitness and required to perform at optimal levels at all times in an explosive, dynamic and aerobically challenging environment in the presence of an opposition simultaneously stopping you from doing your job and requiring you to stop him from doing yours?


Pro sport is a cut throat profession, it's pretty difficult to accurately compare it to any other job.

Based on our efforts against the Nix niether are we

[Premy]

Are you required to be at peak fitness and required to perform at optimal levels at all times in an explosive, dynamic and aerobically challenging environment in the presence of an opposition simultaneously stopping you from doing your job and requiring you to stop him from doing yours?


Pro sport is a cut throat profession, it's pretty difficult to accurately compare it to any other job.Although I agree with your sentiments, I still find it hard to believe a 4hr flight throws you that much of you're game

[Premy]

It is a 5 hour flight over 2hrs on a bus to get to airport be there an hour before probably another hour plus when they arrive to get to motel so approx 9-10 hours to get to destination. Then 3 hours time difference, so if your body is use to going to sleep say 10.30pm you would effectively have to be bedding down 7.30pm or 10.30pm there time would be 1.30am so I can see how it can throw the body clock out and not great prep if you arrive the day before game day.

Remind me to never go travelling with you.
Geez its a domestic flight check in is 1/2hour before the flight, they would be flying as a corporate group so they would have priority boarding. They get to the hotel a Jets employee would check them in, all they have to do is take the keys and find their room.
If it takes you 10hrs from your place of residence in Newcastle to a Motel in Perth, I would hate to see you going from Newcastle-Sydney-London etc.

[WolfMan]

Who's footing the bill for the extra night in n Perth if they fly earlier? We don't have any money

[MFKS]

LUCKLESS midfielder Mitch Cooper will make a much-anticipated return off the bench when the Jets take on Perth Glory in the National Youth League in the west on Sunday.

Cooper is slated to play the final 30 minutes in his comeback from a second knee reconstruction.

The 20-year-old tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when caught in a challenge against Western Sydney Wanderers in youth league in January.

That match was his second NYL start and fifth appearance after reconstructive surgery on his right knee.

‘‘It has been a long road back for Mitch, and his presence will lift everyone,’’ Jets youth coach James Pascoe said. ‘‘Despite his issues, he has always had positive attitude.

‘‘We will use him as a six and ease him back with 30 minutes.’’

The Jets will square off against former teammate Mitch Oxborrow, who was released in August to return home for personal reasons.

Oxborrow is one of a host of A-League players Pascoe expects to face.

‘‘Last week they used Ox, Jack Clisby, Danny De Silva and Chris Harold, and I am anticipating a similar turnout,’’ Pascoe said.




‘‘I watched their game against Victory and Ox is key to getting them going when they play out from the back.

‘‘We have to make sure that every touch he has is under pressure and keep him off that wand of a left foot.’’

The match is the Jets’ second after the bye in round two. They opened with a 3-3 draw with Melbourne Victory after leading 3-1 at half-time.


Hopefully this bloke stays injury free.

We may actually have a decent player on our hands if given the grace from the gods to be injury free

[GazFish35]

Although I agree with your sentiments, I still find it hard to believe a 4hr flight throws you that much of you're game

I suppose I take the view that in a tight league when we need to be at 100% to perform with any chance of getting something from a game having even a 2% impact on your performance can cost us a match.

[MFKS]

It is a 5 hour flight over 2hrs on a bus to get to airport be there an hour before probably another hour plus when they arrive to get to motel so approx 9-10 hours to get to destination. Then 3 hours time difference, so if your body is use to going to sleep say 10.30pm you would effectively have to be bedding down 7.30pm or 10.30pm there time would be 1.30am so I can see how it can throw the body clock out and not great prep if you arrive the day before game day.


Complete Bullshit that the time difference issue is that big of a factor.

As they are only there for 2 days they can easily stay on Newy time and go to bed at 7-8pm local time each night.

The travel is an issue due to the time factor involved but these blokes fly to games 8-10 times a season anyway so they should be accustomed to spending time at airports and on planes by now.
Issue here is mentality and these blokes are too soft and offer up excuses far too readily.

Just look at the way they are always mentioning how long a flight it is and how much travel they are doing etc. Instead of accepting and embracing the challenge put before them with 4 games on the road they are accepting poor results before hand as the travel is an excuse.

The 4 games on the road were a great opportunity. Knuckle down and accept the challenge and pick up some wins on the road to set them up for a glut of home games

[Fairgo]

Remind me to never go travelling with you.
Geez its a domestic flight check in is 1/2hour before the flight, they would be flying as a corporate group so they would have priority boarding. They get to the hotel a Jets employee would check them in, all they have to do is take the keys and find their room.
If it takes you 10hrs from your place of residence in Newcastle to a Motel in Perth, I would hate to see you going from Newcastle-Sydney-London etc.

A reminder to me to never travel with you or we would all miss the flight. Arrive a half an hour before flight at Sydney domestic blah ha ha. 9-10 hours was being generous in reality would be closer to 11 hours if we are talking from leaving home then meeting at a central location to get on a bus. Priority or not you still have to physically get to check in and check in 20 people not a five minute exercise then security, queues, getting to departure area etc and the other end waiting for luggage and so on it is not Newcastle airport.

[GazFish35]

The greatest indicator of how bad our season has started is surely the fact that we are arguing about travel arrangements to Perth.


Let's be fair, the side playing in the NPL were preparing for the trip to Weston with the pre-loaded excuse that the travel was an issue.


We are ****ed.

[380]

Should have just forfeit, Stuff the travelling

[joel31]

can someone get down to training this week and see whats going on with Steele?

[380]

can someone get down to training this week and see whats going on with Steele?


Something does not seem quite right. See they have dragged out the old calf injury, could mean anything ?.

[Captain Obvious]

Something does not seem quite right. See they have dragged out the old calf injury, could mean anything ?.

it could mean he is injured.

[front2]

Complete Bullshit that the time difference issue is that big of a factor.

As they are only there for 2 days they can easily stay on Newy time and go to bed at 7-8pm local time each night.

The travel is an issue due to the time factor involved but these blokes fly to games 8-10 times a season anyway so they should be accustomed to spending time at airports and on planes by now.
Issue here is mentality and these blokes are too soft and offer up excuses far too readily.

Just look at the way they are always mentioning how long a flight it is and how much travel they are doing etc. Instead of accepting and embracing the challenge put before them with 4 games on the road they are accepting poor results before hand as the travel is an excuse.

The 4 games on the road were a great opportunity. Knuckle down and accept the challenge and pick up some wins on the road to set them up for a glut of home games

Shiiizz MFKS. Travel time is a big issue. People travel 6-9 hours for a holiday. Still they bounce out like little kids and get on it... Griff etc perform like pros. Need more real fighters.

[joel31]

Something does not seem quite right. See they have dragged out the old calf injury, could mean anything ?.
I think it is simply an excuse. Considering the rumours he is causing trouble

[hawk]

can someone get down to training this week and see whats going on with Steele?

struggling to find the supposed talent is the obviuous one. Jonny hasnt provided much quality yet. Aim up or fk orf

[Thomas477]

struggling to find the supposed talent is the obviuous one. Jonny hasnt provided much quality yet. Aim up or fk orf

Majority of the squad hasn't. If that's the new S.O.P. for the club, we'll be looking for a whole new squad.

[MFKS]

IRISH import Jonny Steele faces an uncertain future with the Newcastle Jets after being granted indefinite personal leave for reasons the club has refused to divulge.

Steele, the former New York Red Bulls midfielder, did not attend training on Wednesday, a development that caught club management by surprise.

After speaking to the 28-year-old, Jets coach Phil Stubbins told the Newcastle Herald that the club had agreed to grant him time off.

‘‘The player has requested a little bit of leave of absence, and after speaking with the player, and considering our duty of care as a club, we’ve decided that it’s a warranted request,’’ Stubbins said.

‘‘It will remain in confidence between the player and the club where it’s at. That’s probably all I’d be prepared to say at this point in time.’’

Stubbins revealed Steele’s issue was ‘‘not a football matter’’. He could not confirm nor deny if the player intended to return home to Northern Ireland during his leave.

‘‘Out of respect for the player, I don’t really want to go into too much detail, to be honest,’’ Stubbins said.

‘‘We’ve not put a definite period on here. ‘‘Everyone is trying to do the right thing here, and that’s where it’s at.’’

Steele’s absence at training was unexpected after he told a fan on Twitter he would be ‘‘back training this week’’ when he was asked on Tuesday if he had recovered from a calf-muscle injury.




Later on Tuesday he seemed in good spirits, tweeting: ‘‘This Melbourne Cup day is crazy in oz!’’

After joining Newcastle in the pre-season, Steele started in Newcastle’s first two games, against Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City, and came close to scoring two goals against the Mariners.

But he was dropped for the round-three trip to Wellington when Stubbins was disappointed with his performance on the training pitch.

‘‘For me, training is everything,’’ Stubbins said at the time.

‘‘The application and intensity and everything we want at training needs to be apparent at any given time.

‘‘Maybe it is fatigue on Jonny’s part on this particular occasion, but he was just a little bit short at training.

‘‘We have the two big games coming up, a lot of travel involved, and we decided to rest him up.’’

Steele then suffered a corked calf and was ruled out of the trip to Perth last weekend, where the Jets lost for the third time this season.

The colourful Irishman’s absence on Wednesday was another frustrating setback for Stubbins, who had been hoping to have a full complement of players at his disposal for Saturday’s showdown with Melbourne Victory at Hunter Stadium.

Veteran left-sided central defender Adrian Madaschi and former Victory holding midfielder Billy Celeski are both back in training and pushing for selection.

Striker Joel Griffiths was rested from training on Wednesday but is expected to be fit for Saturday.

‘‘Jonny aside, it’s the first time I’ve had a full list to choose from,’’ Stubbins said.

‘‘Madaschi and Celeski are both very, very close, although I’m not sure if they’ll play this week.’’


Griff sucking the Mango :rof:

Looks like it may well be bye bye Johnny

[Jeterpool]

The link with Miller mentioned on here could be a good one. May also remove Carney from the left back spot too.

Nice to see Madaschi and Celeski back in training and pushing for the first team.

On another note, how'd Mitch Cooper go last week?

[GazFish35]

that fan on twitter - what a tool

[lquiquer]

Prob going to NY.........He misses Timmy, Titi and Peguy

[Wilso8948]

whats everyones thoughts on making a play for nick carle? thought I read through the week he is off contract.. Would take as some of our midfielders have the creativity of a 2yo with a bucket of clag..

[pv4]

whats everyones thoughts on making a play for nick carle? thought I read through the week he is off contract.. Would take as some of our midfielders have the creativity of a 2yo with a bucket of clag..

I personally can't see Carle playing for anyone but SFC or WSW - he loves living down in Sydney.

[Grimario]

Wtf. Bayliss on kick off just said we're chatting to mcbreen to come in I'd Steele does depart. Just what we need, another striker...

[la bazzle]

Wtf. Bayliss on kick off just said we're chatting to mcbreen to come in I'd Steele does depart. Just what we need, another striker...

Anyone just hear that sound? PV4 just started masturbating furiously

[plague]

Wtf. Bayliss on kick off just said we're chatting to mcbreen to come in I'd Steele does depart. Just what we need, another striker...
Mcbreen played a lot of #10 in his last bit at the gypos and was better than anything we've have lately. Plus deserves lap of honour for his role in the Miracle of Brisbane.

Bring him home Phil.

[judge]

Yeah just what we need more old legs.
Mcbreen played a lot of #10 in his last bit at the gypos and was better than anything we've have lately. Plus deserves lap of honour for his role in the Miracle of Brisbane.

Bring him home Phil.

[lquiquer]

Dear Mr Middleby... It is time to accept that under current situation at the club we r going nowhere. Time to stop the lies to the fans and yourself. Mr Tinkler can't wait to get out so we have no money. Must be why we r the only club with no marquee player. So after last night performance it's crystal clear to Jets fans (and stop taking them for a ride) that we r in current situation doomed and you might ask yourself: what am I doing here?...... Nearly 10000 members that you have been lying to only in your self interest to keep your job. You appointed Mr Stubbins as head coach and lead us to believe he was a better choice that let's say Mr Arnold..... I think you abuse your power right there. It is hard to admit the truth I realise that. You have to make a living after all, but there is a limit to that privilege . Maybe time to come out clean, resign...... And let natural course take control in whatever way it might be. Cheers. Lquiquer.
Does the prick read the foz?

[Thomas477]

Great post lquiquer!

[Jeterpool]

Herald article today about the opening of the free-trade period. Brockie already signed with South African team.

Does anyone know which players are coming off contract this year at other clubs?

[Hunter403]

Herald article today about the opening of the free-trade period. Brockie already signed with South African team.

Does anyone know which players are coming off contract this year at other clubs?

Filter that list to only include those currently injured or over 34 years.

[belchardo]

Filter that list to only include those currently injured or over 34 years.

hang on, think it's fair to include 17 years old with good engines in that list.

[MFKS]

Hang on think it is also on fair to include ONLY players of standards like Roundabout and Gallaway seeing is that is what we will certainly end up with.


Gee the FT signing of Nick Ward would almost be akin to showing signs of ambition.

[lquiquer]

Hyundai A-League ‏@ALeague · 1h1 hour ago
Arnie is in the market for some @SydneyFC reinforcements - http://ffaus.co/1ykaQie #SYDvPER

Gallaway?
Any good salesman on the Foz?

[belchardo]

Hyundai A-League ‏@ALeague · 1h1 hour ago
Arnie is in the market for some @SydneyFC reinforcements - http://ffaus.co/1ykaQie #SYDvPER

Gallaway?
Any good salesman on the Foz?

I reckon we can get a rumour into the herald at least.

[Grimario]

Hyundai A-League ‏@ALeague · 1h1 hour ago
Arnie is in the market for some @SydneyFC reinforcements - http://ffaus.co/1ykaQie #SYDvPER

Gallaway?
Any good salesman on the Foz?

Don't be daft.

Sydney, nailed on to sign Carney as left back. He will instantly become the best player in the league.

[lquiquer]

1. "Middleby said the uncertainty surrounding Newcastle’s ownership would not impact on recruitment and retention." :yeahright:
2. "Middleby said Saturday’s showdown was crucial for the Jet" Have we heard that before?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2743580/jets-feel-heat-from-trade-window/?cs=306

[Grimario]

My favourite bit about that is:


‘‘They’re still gelling and Phil is still working on the right combinations,’’ Middleby said.

Good thing we didn't waste any of our pre-season games gelling and working on the right combinations.

[belchardo]

My favourite bit about that is:



Good thing we didn't waste any of our pre-season games gelling and working on the right combinations.

yeah, but, you know, like, steele and all that.

[Grimario]

yeah, but, you know, like, steele and all that.

Yeah, and we signed a bunch of players who were injured and couldn't play pre-season because that's just how we roll.

[Mark325]

Who's gonna be off-contract before the start of next season?

[belchardo]

genuine question: have we ever signed a first choice player from another a-league team? just curious as i can't think of any of the top of my head.

[Jetmaster]

Jason Culina.

[matty]

So I dont know weather its a solid rumor or just a time filler, but sst reports carney seeking a release. Let him go I say

[MFKS]

So I dont know weather its a solid rumor or just a time filler, but sst reports carney seeking a release. Let him go I say

Don't know why he would want to go.

We are the only club who have shown any serious interest in keeping him in the first team in 7years FFS

[lquiquer]

So I dont know weather its a solid rumor or just a time filler, but sst reports carney seeking a release. Let him go I say

Who is sst?

[GazFish35]

Soccer stoppage time.
Football show on community Greek radio 1665am

Usually pretty accurate, though very difficult to listen too.

[Jeterpool]

So I dont know weather its a solid rumor or just a time filler, but sst reports carney seeking a release. Let him go I say

If he's not interested in sticking round for the fight he can go. We don't need any more passengers at this club. He can go live it up with his mate Jonny.

I want people here who are willing to fight and put in for the club not someone who kicks up when things aren't going their way.

[belchardo]

I blame body :grin:

[GazFish35]

i thank body

[hawk]

If he's not interested in sticking round for the fight he can go. We don't need any more passengers at this club. He can go live it up with his mate Jonny.

I want people here who are willing to fight and put in for the club not someone who kicks up when things aren't going their way.

you must have loved jobe and zads cause these 2 could show no more fight than they did

[Couscous]

Soccer stoppage time ... Usually pretty accurate, though very difficult to listen too.

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Obama-lol.gif

[plague]

If he's not interested in sticking round for the fight he can go. We don't need any more passengers at this club. He can go live it up with his mate Jonny.

I want people here who are willing to fight and put in for the club not someone who kicks up when things aren't going their way.

Wait, are you talking about Carney or me?

[leftrightout]

I bet he gets a release, signs for sydney (ali abbas replacement) and scores against us!

[pv4]

What seems apparent is the club allowing the news of Carney wanting a release to be broadcasted probably means that the club has slim to no desire or believed ability to demand a transfer fee from him, and thus must be letting him leave for free to clear up wages. If they wanted to sell, and get a fee for, him they wouldn't have let his desires become public knowledge - as that gives them far less a standing point in negotiations.

But really, we all know that Middleby actually pays other clubs to take our players off our books. So the idea of us getting paid for any player is laughable in the first place.

[borat]

Soccer stoppage time.
Football show on community Greek radio 1665am

Usually pretty accurate, though very difficult to listen too.

Nah SST are very hit and miss. They have linked us with a number of players that never eventuated.......though that could just be admin to be fair ;-)

[pv4]

Nah SST are very hit and miss. They have linked us with a number of players that never eventuated.......though that could just be admin to be fair ;-)

Most to all of what SST say is news fed directly to them by player agents.

Some of which is the agents peddling their own clients, some fabricated from the players or clubs themselves, and some real.

A lot of the rumours they drop, which do not eventate, were either a fabrication from the agent/player or the deal fell through.

But for the most part - it's all as legit as anyone else is able to provide.

The only real issue I have with them is when they drop an already released rumour, claim it as their own breaking story, etc. Also at times they can get quite aggressive towards people on social media.

But apart from that, they're pretty legit.

[borat]

Aren't we saying the same thing? I wasn't implying they make up stories, just that what is reported on that show doesn't eventuate a lot of the time.

[pv4]

Aren't we saying the same thing? I wasn't implying they make up stories, just that what is reported on that show doesn't eventuate a lot of the time.

Yeah pretty much

I wasn't attempting to argue against you, more just elaborating on what you wrote and writing my thoughts.

[GazFish35]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Obama-lol.gif

glad you got the gag.
:)

[lquiquer]

If true he is seeking a release, Hope the club don't grant it so he does not sign for FC... And hope club send him to youth team

[joel31]

If he wants to have a tantrum and leave the club then let him as long as we don't pay him anything for his release.

[borat]

I would be tempted to grant it. This season is a write off and anyone on a one year contract is gone at season end. Use Carney's money to try to secure a young up and coming player, the next Taggart

[pv4]

Use Carney's money to try to secure a young up and coming player, the next Taggart

If Carney left tomorrow, and his money was free'd up, who is this next Taggart to sign?

[q-money]

kale

[joel31]

kale
i think we can realistically say that there is no chance any A-League club will ever give Kale a chance if he stays in Newcastle NPL (unless the member somehow becomes employed in a recruitment capacity by the club)

[borat]

If Carney left tomorrow, and his money was free'd up, who is this next Taggart to sign? We are free to sign any off contract players, I would use it to sign the best from the NYL or younger players from other clubs who aren't getting a look in. We won't attract established players from other clubs.

Or if we can offload Steele as well then combine there wages to sign a quality midfielder from OS. Someone on a 2 year deal that we can build a team around. But I doubt this will happen until the sale of the club is resolved.

This season is over as far as I am concerned and the rest of the season should be about planning for the next 2-3 years.

[hawk]

problem is....we get promising youth who fk up for 3 yrs and when they become aleague quality they walk.

no future there

Or do what MV and Perth just did. Buy the better players in the comp.

[Tommyjet]

Perth have salary cap issues so Jamie mclaren

[borat]

Perth have salary cap issues so Jamie mclaren Perth are 50k under the cap

[pv4]

Apparently they were 500k over in preseason until they moved Thwaite and Marinkovic to marquees.

[borat]

Anyway Mcclaren in under contract for another year after this one and Perth don't have any salary cap issues so its not going to happen. But McClaren is the type of footballer we should be trying to sign if he was off contract. I wouldn't mind trying to pick up Harold again

[The Dunster]

i think we can realistically say that there is no chance any A-League club will ever give Kale a chance if he stays in Newcastle NPL (unless the member somehow becomes employed in a recruitment capacity by the club)

How higly rated is Kale by the people he has played with and against ? As an observer I think he knows how to score a goal, is reasonably agile, and has good technical skills. The downsides are lack of strength, reluctance to jump for a ball, and he can go missing mentally if things aren't going his way.

Given the dire position the club are currently in I'd be happy to see Kale get a chance. Because not giving him a go just makes playing for the youth league a complete joke.

[MFKS]

I have done well training you lot.

The bloke left the club 8 months ago and you blokes are talking about him now like he is the answer.:rof:

[GazFish35]

Kaz Patafta


you just watch

[The Dunster]

Jessie Pinto - is the answer

[outsider]

Jessie Pinto - is the answer

that really depends on the question

[plague]

Jobe.

[parksey]

who cares

[GazFish35]

So has carney left the country yet?

[Grimario]

I'm really surprised he hasn't fit in really well at our shambles of a club. Aren't Carney folk made for the circus?

[Tommyjet]

After the last 4-5 years I think we have progressed beyond a circus.

[Tommyjet]

Fabio ferriera anyone?

[plague]

Fabio ferriera anyone?

didnt GVE already try him out then not offer him a spot?

[Pico]

I'm really surprised he hasn't fit in really well at our shambles of a club. Aren't Carney folk made for the circus?

:brrr:

[Tommyjet]

didnt GVE already try him out then not offer him a spot?

Yep I believe so.

Buckets loads of pace, decent finisher, frustrated at lack of game time and off contract I think

[lquiquer]

@JamesGardiner42: @NewcastleJetsFC have finalised situation with Jonny Steele. Announcement expected today. Don't expect him back.

[Tommyjet]

About time

[Tommyjet]

I know it's the coaching staffs responsibility, but surely someone like kew would have quite a few contacts from his time in Europe to help scout potential visa players or even players he has played with.

Also, after stubbins most recent comments, it seems we are looking at bringing both a defender and someone in the attacking third in. You would have to think they have already spoken to taggart about a loan spell. If not him I reckon a winger should be priority over another striker as to provide some bloody service for the strikers we already have.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

They were saying yesterday that Biraz is off to trial with Venezia (Italian Serie C)

[belchardo]

birra and gallaway gone yet? if not, why not (more gallaway than birra)?

[Jeterpool]

More mentions of Mullen to Jets on the coverage last night. No mention of the World Game's story which also mentions Appiah Kubi as one expected to sign for us.

The space we have, by my recollection, are two squad spots and those who can be covered by injury spots (Baressi and Celeski)

[true waterboy]

The space we have, by my recollection, are two squad spots and those who can be covered by injury spots (Baressi and Celeski)

Didnt baressi get replaced by someone else? Im not 100% sure, but for some reason I remember hearing he was already replaced. I'm thinking it was Carravella?

[pv4]

Didnt baressi get replaced by someone else? Im not 100% sure, but for some reason I remember hearing he was already replaced. I'm thinking it was Carravella?

I think he was replaced by Caravella too.

[Jeterpool]

Didnt baressi get replaced by someone else? Im not 100% sure, but for some reason I remember hearing he was already replaced. I'm thinking it was Carravella?


I think he was replaced by Caravella too.

I had a bit of a look and I can't find anything that says that ZC is an injury replacement. Read a few reports on Caravella's re-signing and it doesn't mention him as a replacement. Didn't someone contact RM directly and ask that question?

I think we had a spare spot and we signed him for a year following the injury.

[pv4]

I had a bit of a look and I can't find anything that says that ZC is an injury replacement. Read a few reports on Caravella's re-signing and it doesn't mention him as a replacement. Didn't someone contact RM directly and ask that question?

I think we had a spare spot and we signed him for a year following the injury.

I can't find it either.

Although I did find this

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/stubbins-looking-to-bolster-jets-ranks/1kd359or3u0kv1kmz3c526tvjc


Meanwhile, Stubbins confirmed the Jets are close to signing former Adelaide United youth team captain Allan Welsh as an injury replacement for Josh Barresi.

[belchardo]

that was a master stroke that move.

[Grimario]

A promising attacking midfielder out for the season... replaced by a guy who has defended worse than a few witches hats. What a bargain.

[joel31]

But I thought injury replacements were numbered outside the 23

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Stubbled across this bloke, searched the name here found no results

http://instagram.com/rauls_1993

Seems like some Mexican GK we've signed for NPL over from some USA College. Hes strangely only 5ft 9'

[Grimario]

Stubbled across this bloke, searched the name here found no results

http://instagram.com/rauls_1993

Seems like some Mexican GK we've signed for NPL over from some USA College. Hes strangely only 5ft 9'

Christ... how did you find that?! He's also apparently been here for 3 months... and he lives in Stockton?

[Couscous]

Pretty sure he's the drinks dude, nothing more.

http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10808957_724545294295973_1644389085_n.jpg

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Christ... how did you find that?! He's also apparently been here for 3 months... and he lives in Stockton?

No idea, just went from person to person from some Jets post, no idea why I even looked at the starting bloke.

[q-money]

rofl legit looks like a mexican BK

[TXK]

Christ... how did you find that?! He's also apparently been here for 3 months... and he lives in Stockton?

Close but not quite

[borat]

I would strongly doubt either Welsh or Caravella were signed as injury replacements for Baressi. Baressi as a rookie would have been on min wage and its highly doubtful that Caravella was convinced to return on that salary. Welsh on the other hand is plausible but neither of the club statements mentioned use of the injury replacement rules.

By my count we have 1 free spot currently with the departure of Jonny Steele and the potential use of injury replacements for Baressi & Celeski

[MFKS]

I would strongly doubt either Welsh or Caravella were signed as injury replacements for Baressi. Baressi as a rookie would have been on min wage and its highly doubtful that Caravella was convinced to return on that salary. Welsh on the other hand is plausible but neither of the club statements mentioned use of the injury replacement rules.

By my count we have 1 free spot currently with the departure of Jonny Steele and the potential use of injury replacements for Baressi & Celeski
I think you will find Celevski will be back and available for selection for our next game.
His injury was only short term

[Jeterpool]

I see in the twitter feed the rumour about Carney still being in talks with Sydney FC. Anyone shed any light on this?

[Xander]

@JamesGardiner42: @NewcastleJetsFC have finalised situation with Jonny Steele. Announcement expected today. Don't expect him back.

So Jonny Steele has signed with Minnesota United FC in the NASL?

Yaaaaah.

[BodyNovo]

so i was just watching taagz golden run from last year on the jerks website

should bring him back

[MFKS]

so i was just watching taagz golden run from last year on the jerks website

should bring him back

I think the night Taggz was back in Newy and watched us first hand get Arse Raped by Roar in the most inept display ever will mean any thought of a return to Newy have been shelved when any of the other 9 HAL clubs would also have him in a heartbeat

[Tommyjet]

Need a decent midfielder to get it to the strikers before we worry about better strikers

[lquiquer]

@Gatty54: David Carney set to sign for Sydney fc

[ForeverRed]

You beat me to it, his gone

[Jeterpool]

@gatty54: David carney set to sign for sydney fc

oh ffs!!!

What good is a contract these days.

[Grimario]

@Gatty54: David Carney set to sign for Sydney fc

Mitchell Hughes ‏@mitchhughesnbn
According to @NewcastleJetsFC officials and the man himself, David Carney isn't about to sign with Sydney FC. @nbnnews

[Tommyjet]

He'll be too old for the Dundee utd academy anyway

[Jeterpool]

Mitchell Hughes ‏@mitchhughesnbn
According to @NewcastleJetsFC officials and the man himself, David Carney isn't about to sign with Sydney FC. @nbnnews

Hmmm the rumours however don't seem to disappear. Where there's smoke...

[Grimario]

Hmmm the rumours however don't seem to disappear. Where there's smoke...

Where would they fit him? They've signed two imports already, neither of them marquees... do they have the squad spots or the salary cap?

(yes, I know it is SFC and those things are irrelevant to them)

[pv4]

Hmmm the rumours however don't seem to disappear. Where there's smoke...

What about smoke machines?
























Hoping Bon sees this, and recognises the joke

[Bon]

What about smoke machines?
























Hoping Bon sees this, and recognises the joke

Its dry ice!!!

hahahaha.. Any chance to throw in a Boosh reference, old shrimp-eyes..

[Jeterpool]

Where would they fit him? They've signed two imports already, neither of them marquees... do they have the squad spots or the salary cap?

(yes, I know it is SFC and those things are irrelevant to them)

Injury replacements for one of the many knee injuries they have - Gamiero, Carle, Abbas.

[MFKS]

oh ffs!!!

What good is a contract these days.

After the inaction by the club to deal with Carney swearing and abusing fans it is good to see Tinks taking action and removing those who show no heart for the club


Hopefully Tinks got a trade off of Carney for those footballs Phil wanted.

If so Tinks already proving more use than Middleby already

[Bon]

Hopefully Tinks got a trade off of Carney for those footballs Phil wanted.

If so Tinks already proving more use than Middleby already

If so, its a great deal for us..
Get heaps more value..

[MFKS]

According to the Twitter of Jimmy Gardner today we may well be blessed with the news that Tinks has achieved something in one day on the job that Middleby couldn't in 4years and countless coaches also failed in doing that is to rid us of Gallaway

[lquiquer]

According to the Twitter of Jimmy Gardner today we may well be blessed with the news that Tinks has achieved something in one day on the job that Middleby couldn't in 4years and countless coaches also failed in doing that is to rid us of Gallaway

See tweeting is good for you :thumbsup:

[Jeterpool]

According to the Twitter of Jimmy Gardner today we may well be blessed with the news that Tinks has achieved something in one day on the job that Middleby couldn't in 4years and countless coaches also failed in doing that is to rid us of Gallaway

:facepalm:

[Jeterpool]

I see discussion in the Herald today



David Carney tipped to leave Jets to return to Sydney
By JAMES GARDINER
Jan. 12, 2015, 10:30 p.m.


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DESPITE assurances to the contrary, in-form Jets winger David Carney is in line for a return to Sydney FC.


The Herald understands that although a deal is yet to be completed, the way has been opened for Carney to rejoin the club he won a championship with in the inaugural season of the A-League.

Carney has been one of the few bright lights in a disastrous start to the campaign for the Jets.

The former Socceroo, who is contracted to the Jets until the end of next season, turned down an approach from the Sky Blues before Christmas.

However, the Herald has been told that circumstances have changed.

Carney’s relationship with Jets coach Phil Stubbins has at times been strained and he was disciplined by the club after swearing at a fan in an ugly exchange after the 3-1 loss to Wellington at home.

Sydney coach Graham Arnold, who had Carney under his care when assistant at the Socceroos, is keen to add a left-sided player to the roster to help make up for the loss of attackers Ali Abbas, Corey Gameiro and Nick Carle.

Sydney are in fifth place on 19 points, 11 points and four places above the Jets, and are on track to make the playoffs.

A source close to the negotiations said Carney was keen for a move to the lucrative Chinese Super League and believed a strong finish to the season with the Sky Blues could be the catalyst.

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It is unclear if the Jets would seek a transfer fee for Carney.

Outgoing Jets chief executive Robbie Middleby said on Monday that the 31-year-old’s status with the club hadn’t changed.

‘‘David Carney is a contracted player at the Newcastle Jets,’’ Middleby said.

‘‘He wants to stay here and the Jets want him.’’

Carney’s partner, Emma Johnson, responded on Monday to the speculation on social media by posting ‘‘This is the first we have heard ...’’

As well as the likely departure of Carney, the Jets have agreed to release out-of-favour defender Sam Gallaway from the final six months of his contract.

As revealed in the Herald in December, Gallaway will join Asian champions Western Sydney Wanderers, bringing an end to the Coffs Harbour product’s four-year tenure in Newcastle.

Gallaway’s exit is the Jets first action in the transfer window, which opened a week ago and closes on February 3.

The exit of Gallaway follows the termination in December of Northern Ireland international Jonny Steele, who has joined Minnesota United FC in the US second tier, and leaves the Jets with two places available on their roster.

Owner Nathan Tinkler, in announcing this week that he had taken the club off the market and had assumed the role of chairman, indicated that the Jets would look to strengthen the struggling outfit.

‘‘We need to get back to proving we are a winning club and we are in the market during the window for possibly a couple of players,’’ Tinkler said.

The Jets have one visa spot available vacated by Steele.

Gallaway was one at the lower end of the wage scale, but if Carney exits it will open up room in the salary cap to bring in a quality addition. The Jets have been linked to a play for little-used Wanderers defender Daniel Mullen


Carney doing a Milligan to us. We resurrect their career and they leave for a bigger A-League club.

[borat]

I see discussion in the Herald today



Carney doing a Milligan to us. We resurrect their career and they leave for a bigger A-League club.

I doubt Carney is leaving unless Stubbins needs the cap space and roster spot

[borat]

why would he stay?
why would any player want to be here, whilst this debarcle exists?
good luck to him, if he moves
Because he has a 2yr contract on the sort of money he cannot attract anywhere else in this league.

Let's not be dramatic. I am just pointing out if Carney does leave its because it's both beneficial to the player and club

[R Ramjet]

never seen carney as a team player
theres no way he will stick around

[plague]

Tar and feather him.

[GazFish35]

Carney to sydney?
He'll get half way down the f3 at 110kph then slow down to a walk, and not quite make it in time.

[belchardo]

Carney to sydney?
He'll get half way down the f3 at 110kph then slow down to a walk, and not quite make it in time.

well done. one of your best.

:chant:

[Grimario]

Carney to sydney?
He'll get half way down the f3 at 110kph then slow down to a walk, and not quite make it in time.

If he takes the tunnel instead of the bridge, he will get there quickly.

[Jeterpool]

Carney to sydney?
He'll get half way down the f3 at 110kph then slow down to a walk, and not quite make it in time.

Then instead of staying left to head to Sydney FC HQ, he'll turn right, end up in the middle of the Parra, get lost and leave Sydney exposed. But hey, at least he pushed forward.

[hawk]

Carney to sydney?
He'll get half way down the f3 at 110kph then slow down to a walk, and not quite make it in time.

....and still have more impact than most

[pv4]

BK has re-signed until the end of 16/17.

[Jetmaster]

BK has re-signed until the end of 16/17.

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/cc/ccdb9c1bdc8c745ae389fd40950de56c0da8fd353a66724250 f3e5b8e6ac9207.jpg

[Local Rules]

BK has re-signed until the end of 16/17.

In all honesty is this a shock. I don't think there would have been much competition for his signature

[Grimario]

In all honesty is this a shock. I don't think there would have been much competition for his signature

I don't think anyone is surprised by it. He's the exact kind of local talent we need to cling to if we are ever going to get back up to 7th spot.

[I changed my user name]

I don't think anyone is surprised by it. He's the exact kind of local talent we need to cling to if we are ever going to get back up to 7th spot.

Thats quite funny actually LOL. Hey at least the lad is loyal and you never hear of stories of him being up to no good. I will also say that he is excellent with the children as he always goes out his way on match days to make the younger ones smile.

I meet him in Hunter Street a few years back . I had one of the kids with me and he spent best part of ten minutes talking to the lad about playing for the Jets and when I went to purchase the ice-cream I had he threw $5 at me and said its covered.

[Grimario]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/james-virgili-injured-in-training/isfzxgwk0ibs1dl0s44etituy

Virgili out for the rest of the season (2-3 months, but that's about as long as our season will last). Favourite bit of the article is "will consider bringing in an injury replacement"... as if our squad doesn't have enough space to fill already.

[Jeterpool]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/james-virgili-injured-in-training/isfzxgwk0ibs1dl0s44etituy

Virgili out for the rest of the season (2-3 months, but that's about as long as our season will last). Favourite bit of the article is "will consider bringing in an injury replacement"... as if our squad doesn't have enough space to fill already.

Off contract too. Doesn't help him

[I changed my user name]

Thats a terrible shame for James if true and off contract as well which is double the pain.

[Grimario]

And Hoole confirmed goneskis.

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/hoole-to-leave-the-hunter/uktugkb80k0x15rlklqv3tdu6

[Jeterpool]

And Hoole confirmed goneskis.

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/hoole-to-leave-the-hunter/uktugkb80k0x15rlklqv3tdu6

But it's ok. Tinks is going to fix things

[weston]

Should I get an agent? Or will they advise me to look elsewhere as well?

[Couscous]

It sure is tough being an occasional fan of the Jets #hardtimes #njfctido

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

And Hoole confirmed goneskis.

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/hoole-to-leave-the-hunter/uktugkb80k0x15rlklqv3tdu6

Very, very disappointing. The lad still has a lot to learn and admittedly probably wouldn't have learnt much here, but its a shame all the same.

[hawk]

I don't think anyone is surprised by it. He's the exact kind of local talent we need

I am honoured to be associated with this embelcilic club.

A88hole Tinks is driving this club to the grave on purpose.

[plague]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/james-virgili-injured-in-training/isfzxgwk0ibs1dl0s44etituy
Favourite bit of the article is "will consider bringing in an injury replacement"... as if our squad doesn't have enough space to fill already.

Hope we sign that Hoole kid from Sydney.
Looks a decent prospect.

[Jeterpool]

Updated

Squad Restrictions
Min Squad Size 20
Max Squad Size 23 (must include 3 designated Youth Players)
Max Foreign Players 5
Max NYL Contracted Players 3

Current contracted squad 22 (max 1 squad places remaining including 0 (fgn) players))

Squad List

2014/15

1. Mark Birighitti
4. Kew Jaliens (fgn) (capt)
6. Adrian Madaschi
8. Edson Montano (fgn)
9. Joel Griffiths
10. Marcos Flores (fgn)
12. Sam Gallagher
14. Billy Celeski
17. James Virgili
19. Mitch Cooper (Youth Player - u21)
20. Ben Kennedy
21. Sam Gallaway
30. John Solari (Contracted NYL player)
??. Allan Welsh

2015/16

2. Scott Neville
3. Taylor Regan
5. Ben Kantarovski
7. Jeronimo Neuman (fgn)
13. Joshua Barresi (Youth Player - u21)
15. Andrew Hoole (Youth Player - u21)
16. Jacob Pepper
22. Jonny Steele (fgn)
23. David Carney
25. Brandon Lundy (Contracted NYL player)

Manager

Phil Stubbins (15/16)

Will try update this

[Jeterpool]

Updated

Squad Restrictions
Min Squad Size 20
Max Squad Size 23 (must include 3 designated Youth Players)
Max Foreign Players 5
Max NYL Contracted Players 3

Current contracted squad 22 (max 1 squad places remaining including 0 (fgn) players))

Squad List

2014/15

1. Mark Birighitti
4. Kew Jaliens (fgn) (capt)
6. Adrian Madaschi
8. Zenon Caravella
9. Joel Griffiths
12. Sam Gallagher
13. Edson Montano (fgn)
14. Billy Celeski
17. James Virgili
19. Mitch Cooper (Youth Player - u21)
30. John Solari (Contracted NYL player)
18. Allan Welsh

2015/16

2. Scott Neville
3. Taylor Regan
5. Ben Kantarovski
7. Jeronimo Neuman (fgn)
13. Joshua Barresi (Youth Player - u21))
16. Jacob Pepper
23. David Carney
25. Brandon Lundy (Contracted NYL player)

2016/17

20. Ben Kennedy


Manager

Phil Stubbins (15/16)[/QUOTE]

[Jeterpool]

So I guess we might as well start planning for next season by playing those we expect will still be here next year, which will be another standard off-season of rebuilding, massive changes, etc.

I think we could be up for maybe 14-17 players at worst!!!

[pv4]

Biraz is contracted until the end of 15/16

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Birighitti-re-signs-with-the-Jets/76457

Your list is missing Caravella, whose contract expires at the end of 14/15. (EDIT: looks like you added him in in the edit, my bad :oops: )

The rest looks good.

[Bon]

So I guess we might as well start planning for next season by playing those we expect will still be here next year, which will be another standard off-season of rebuilding, massive changes, etc.

I think we could be up for maybe 14-17 players at worst!!!

I don't want to admit it, but I still have last seasons Jets poster on my wall at work (just next to my La Copa De Militiamon trophy)..
Of the 25 blokes in the picture, only 13 are still here.. Well 14 if you count Bridges..
Of those 13, two are already confirmed gone (Gallaway, Hoole), one injured for season (Virgili), and two linked to leave (Birraz, Nev)..

[Jeterpool]

Honestly, if Cooper shows any sort of promise this year, he'll get picked up - probably by Brisbane.

I see Celeski getting picked up by the Heart or leaving to go back overseas. Birraz essentially the same to replace Redmayne and Velaphi.

Montano will not return after his loan spell finishes.

Madaschi will sign a new contract if offered, as will Gallagher, Welsh and Solari.

Virgili will be released and go carve it up in the state league signing with Magic.

Kew will be 36 or 37 next year so maybe we won't offer him a contract.

Does anyone know who is off contract at other clubs so we can discuss who we could sign and then get disappointed when we don't?

[pv4]

Does anyone know who is off contract at other clubs so we can discuss who we could sign and then get disappointed when we don't?

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

ADELAIDE UNITED
Head Coach: Josep Gombau 16/17

2014/15
Nigel Boogaard
Marcelo Carrusca (V) (M)
Cirio (V)
Bruce Djite
Jordan Elsey
Fábio Ferreira (V)
Paul Izzo
Osama Malik
Michael Marrone
IsaÃ*as Sanchez (V)
Pablo Sánchez (V)
Cameron Watson

2015/16
Eugene Galeković (A)
Craig Goodwin
John Hall
James Jeggo
Dylan McGowan
Mark Ochieng*
Dylan Smith*
Ben Warland*

2016/17
Tarek Elrich
Awer Mabil


BRISBANE ROAR
Head Coach: Frans Thiessen (temp) 14/15

2014/15
Kofi Danning
Corey Brown
George Lambadaridis
Ben Liftin*
Adam Sarota (loan from FC Utrecht)
Shane Stefanutto

2015/16
Brandon Borrello*
Daniel Bowles
Devante Clut
Henrique (V)
Jack Hingert
Steven Luštica
Jade North
Jean Carlo Solórzano (V)
Patrick Theodore*
Jamie Young

2016/17
Luke Brattan
Thomas Broich (V)(M)
James Donachie
Matt McKay (A)
Dimitri Petratos
Jerome Polenz (V)
Michael Theo


CENTRAL COAST MARINERS
Head Coach: Phill Moss 15/16

2014/15
Zachary Anderson
Eddie Bosnar
Isaka Cernak
Jesse Curran
Nicholas Fitzgerald
Brett Griffiths
John Hutchinson
Travis Major
Nick Montgomery (V)
Hayden Morton
Matthew Nash
Michael Neill
Dejan Pandurevic
Jacob Poscoliero
Matt Simon

2015/16
Mitchell Duke
Liam Reddy
Luke Rose*
Matt Sim
Tom Slater*
Richárd Vernes (V) on loan

2016/17
Anthony Cáceres
Anthony Kalik*
Joshua Rose
Storm Roux
Glen Trifiro

MELBOURNE CITY
Head Coach: John van 't Schip 16/17

2014/15
Damien Duff (V)
Mate Dugandžić
Jonathan Germano (V)
Patrick Kisnorbo
Massimo Murdocca
Iain Ramsay
Pablo Retre
Tando Velaphi
Rob Wielaert (V)

2015/16
James Brown
Connor Chapman
Jack Clisby
Jason Hoffman
Joshua Kennedy (A)
Robert Koren (V) (M)
Marc Marino*
Stefan Mauk
Jacob Melling*
Aaron Mooy
Andrew Redmayne
David Williams

2016/17
Ben Garuccio

2017/18
Eric Paartalu


MELBOURNE VICTORY
Head Coach: Kevin Muscat 17/18

2014/15
Jordan Brown
Nathan Coe
Matthieu Delpierre (V)
Daniel Georgievski
Fahid Ben Khalfallah (V)
Rashid Mahazi
Jesse Makarounas
Andrew Nabbout
Lawrence Thomas
Archie Thompson

2015/16
Nicholas Ansell
Kosta Barbarouses (V)
Besart Berisha (V) (M)
Leigh Broxham
Guilherme Finkler (V)
Scott Galloway
Adrian Leijer
Dylan Murnane

2016/17
Jason Geria
Mark Milligan (A)
Connor Pain
Carl Valeri

NEWCASTLE JETS
Head Coach: Phil Stubbins 15/16

2014/15
Zenon Caravella
Billy Celeski
Mitch Cooper*
Sam Gallagher
Joel Griffiths
Andrew Hoole
Kew Jaliens (V)
Adrian Madaschi
Edson Montaño (V) on loan
John Solari
James Virgili
Allan Welsh

2015/16
Josh Barresi*
Mark Birighitti
David Carney
Ben Kantarovski
Jerónimo Neumann (V)
Brandon Lundy*
Scott Neville
Jacob Pepper
Taylor Regan

2016/17
Ben Kennedy

PERTH GLORY
Head Coach: Kenny Lowe 15/16

2014/15
Matthew Davies*
Daniel De Silva leaving to Italy at end of season
Jack Duncan
Cameron Edwards
Rostyn Griffiths
Jamie Maclaren
Nebojša Marinković (V) (M)
Mitch Nichols on loan
Harry O'Brien*
Dragan Paljic (V)
Riley Woodcock*

2015/16
Dino Djulbić
Diogo Ferreira
Richard Garcia
Chris Harold
Youssouf Hersi (V)
Andy Keogh (V)
Brandon O'Neill
Joshua Risdon
Sidnei (V)
Jordan Thurtell
Michael Thwaite (A)
Danny Vukovic
Ruben Zadkovich

2016/17
Scott Jamieson

SYDNEY FC
Head Coach: Graham Arnold 16/17

2014/15
Pedj Bojić
Nick Carle
Miloš Dimitrijević (V)
Jacques Faty (V)
Corey Gamiero
Hagi Gligor
Rhyan Grant
Bernie Ibini on loan
Marc Janko (V) (M)
Matthew Jurman
Ivan Necevski
Saša Ognenovski
Daniel Petkovski out on loan
Sebastian Ryall
Shane Smeltz
Mickael Tavares (V)
Peter Triantis

2015/16
Ali Abbas
Alex Brosque (A)
Alex Gersbach
Vedran Janjetović
Christopher Naumoff
Nikola Petković (V)

2016/17
Terry Antonis

WELLINGTON PHOENIX
Head Coach: Ernie Merrick 14/15+(15/16)

2014/15
Michael Boxall
Tyler Boyd*
Josh Brindell-South
Kenny Cunningham (V)
Jason Hicks
Ben Sigmund

2015/16
Roly Bonevacia (V)
Nathan Burns
Tom Doyle
Andrew Durante
Louis Fenton
Lewis Italiano
Roy Krishna (V)
Vince Lia
Michael McGlinchey
Manny Muscat
Matthew Ridenton*
Alex Rodriguez Gorrin (V)
Alex Rufer*

2016/17
Glen Moss
Albert Riera (V)

WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Head Coach: Tony Popovic 15/16

2014/15
Seyi Adeleke (V)
Kerem Bulut (ACL only)
Kwabena Appiah
Ante Čović
Sam Gallaway (ACL only)
Antony Golec
Brendan Hamill
Tomi Jurić
Nick Kalmar (injury replacement + ACL)
Iacopo La Rocca (V)
Martin Lo
Yianni Perkatis
Nikita Rukavytsya
Jaushua Sotirio
Yojiro Takahagi (ACL only) (V)
Yusuke Tanaka (ACL only) (V)
Jason Trifiro

2015/16
Daniel Alessi*
Dean Bouzanis
Romeo Castelen (V)
Shannon Cole
Alusine Fofanah*
Labinot Haliti
Golgol Mebrahtu
Daniel Mullen
Mateo Poljak (V)
Vitor Saba (V)
Brendon Šantalab
Matthew Špiranović (A)

2016/17
Kearyn Baccus
Mark Bridge
Nikolai Topor-Stanley

[Grimario]

So what you are saying is that next year, Boogard, Hutcho and Simon will be Jets?

Cool.

[Jeterpool]

OK, I'd be looking to sign:

* Boogard - yeah he wa sa gypo, but so was Sash. I think he's been away long enough for the stink to have worn off.
* Ferreira (V)
* Corey Brown
* Mate Dugandzic (just so the bloke stops scoring against us)
* Brendan Hamill
* Rhyan Grant
* Massimo Murdocca
* Bruce Djite - we need a strong front man. Let's not miss out on him like we did Smeltz.

So I guess...

-------------------BK--------------------

Nev-------Boogs-------Hamill-----Brown

-----------------Kanta--------------------

-------Celeski-----------Murdocca-------

Ferreira--------Djite-----------Dugandzic

[Tommyjet]

Not confident in luring any current a-league players here. Could tap up some overseas Aussies short of game time or looking to return home.

But from that list.

Khalid ben khallfallah (throw money at him)
Cameron Watson
Jamie mcclaren
Fabian Ferreira
Michael neill

[leftrightout]

* Bruce Djite - we need a strong front man. Let's not miss out on him like we did Smeltz.

Love Djite, reckon he goes really well in A-League. Would be very happy to see him in our colours, not going to happen though.

[leftrightout]

Khalid ben khallfallah (throw money at him)l

If Broich and Berisha are Marquee players, surely this guy could be. He rips it up!

[pv4]

Out of the players off contract across the league, I'd love to see (and I've attempted to be realistic about it) with us:

- Nigel Boogard
- Bruce Djite (but I don't think he is realistic, unless with his PFA ties he wants to be on the East Coast, and wants to help save a struggling team)
- Nick Fitzgerald
- Michael Neill
- Archie Thompson (perhaps not realistic, but maybe so. He's rejected us once because he wanted another year at MV. Maybe they will tell him he's unwanted, but he won't be ready to hang the boots up)
- Rostyn Griffiths
- Jamie Maclaren (seriously, sign this kid. Love him, rate him higher than Gamiero)
- Nebojsa Marinkovic
- Milos Dimitrijevic (man I wish we had our Croatian/Serbian Connection still - thanks a lot Michael Bridges..)
- Corey Gamiero (unlikely)
- Nick Kalmar (ead MFAW)
- Nikita Rukavytsya (dat pace)

[Grimario]

- Jamie Maclaren (seriously, sign this kid. Love him, rate him higher than Gamiero)


Totally misread this, was about to say **** you.

[pv4]

Totally misread this, was about to say **** you.

What did you misread - did you think I said Griffo and not Gamiero?

[Grimario]

What did you misread - did you think I said Griffo and not Gamiero?

Grimeirio, you numpty.

[pv4]

Grimeirio, you numpty.

You thought I wrote:

- Jamie Maclaren (seriously, sign this kid. Love him, rate him higher than a pissant gypo)

?

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Trying to be realistic (in so far as hoping that someone a league player might actually come to us).
Boogard
Hamill
Malik
Cameron Watson
Hagi Gligor
Joshua Sotirio

dreams:
Djite
carrusca

[Jeterpool]

Grimeirio, you numpty.

Clearly you've been hit in the head with a Frisbee too many times.

[MFKS]

**** bringing Djite here.

Can you imagine the shit fight it would be if a PFA Union try hard sees how we run our club up close and personal???

[pv4]

Malik

I would include Malik in the dreams column tbh. He is so far above us.

[leftrightout]

Out of the players off contract across the league, I'd love to see (and I've attempted to be realistic about it) with us:

- Nigel Boogard
- Bruce Djite (but I don't think he is realistic, unless with his PFA ties he wants to be on the East Coast, and wants to help save a struggling team)
- Nick Fitzgerald
- Michael Neill
- Archie Thompson (perhaps not realistic, but maybe so. He's rejected us once because he wanted another year at MV. Maybe they will tell him he's unwanted, but he won't be ready to hang the boots up)
- Rostyn Griffiths
- Jamie Maclaren (seriously, sign this kid. Love him, rate him higher than Gamiero)
- Nebojsa Marinkovic
- Milos Dimitrijevic (man I wish we had our Croatian/Serbian Connection still - thanks a lot Michael Bridges..)
- Corey Gamiero (unlikely)
- Nick Kalmar (ead MFAW)
- Nikita Rukavytsya (dat pace)

Rostyn Griffiths is a dirty gypo... cant stand the bloke. Does a good job but dont want him here!
Dimitrijevic - No chance. thats one for the big dream category. Way too good for us! Actually pretty much all of those players you listed are too good for us beside maybe Nick Kalmar.

[joel31]

Of those coming off contract this season:
Re-sign:
Celeski
Cooper
Griff
Madaschi
Virgili (only as a squaddie coz hes a Newy boy and wouldn't be on to much)

Release:
Solari
Welsh
Montano
Kew (his time has come to leave. Hes been average this year)
Gallagher
Caravella
Carney (he wants to leave unless he changes his attitude let him do so)

Sign:
Boogard / Hamill
Ferreirra / Dugandzic / Rukavystya (2 of them)
Malik / Rostyn Griffiths / quality foreign central midfielder
Corey Brown & Ramsay. Or other left backs
Georgievski
Duncan (no. 2 keeper maybe if Birraz leaves)
Djite / Gameiro / Boyd / Maclaren (2 of them)
Lo (apparently a real talent but doubt he'll leave WSW)
Foreign central defender
Foreign creative mid

This would leave us with the squad of:
GK: BK, Birraz, (Duncan if Birraz leaves)
RB: Neville, Georgievski
CB: Madaschi, Regan, Hamill / Boogard, Foreign CB
LB: Corey Brown, Ramsay
DM / CM: Kantarovski, Celeski, Pepper, Malik / Rostyn Griffiths / quality foreign central midfielder, Lo (yth)
RM: Virgili, Ferreira
LM: Lundy (yth), Dugandzic, Rukavystya
AM: Barressi (yth), Cooper, Foreigner
ST: Jeronimo, Griff, Djite / Gameiro / Boyd / Maclaren (2 of them)

[joel31]

and I forgot: Stubbins OUT

[joel31]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/asian-cup-stars-with-hyundai-a-league-potential/dnjjx3e3i7dw1lea8xh6l35qv

[Buddha]

Of those coming off contract this season:
Re-sign:
Celeski
Cooper
Griff
Madaschi
Virgili (only as a squaddie coz hes a Newy boy and wouldn't be on to much)

Release:
Solari
Welsh
Montano
Kew (his time has come to leave. Hes been average this year)
Gallagher
Caravella
Carney (he wants to leave unless he changes his attitude let him do so)

Sign:
Boogard / Hamill
Ferreirra / Dugandzic / Rukavystya (2 of them)
Malik / Rostyn Griffiths / quality foreign central midfielder
Corey Brown & Ramsay. Or other left backs
Georgievski
Duncan (no. 2 keeper maybe if Birraz leaves)
Djite / Gameiro / Boyd / Maclaren (2 of them)
Lo (apparently a real talent but doubt he'll leave WSW)
Foreign central defender
Foreign creative mid

This would leave us with the squad of:
GK: BK, Birraz, (Duncan if Birraz leaves)
RB: Neville, Georgievski
CB: Madaschi, Regan, Hamill / Boogard, Foreign CB
LB: Corey Brown, Ramsay
DM / CM: Kantarovski, Celeski, Pepper, Malik / Rostyn Griffiths / quality foreign central midfielder, Lo (yth)
RM: Virgili, Ferreira
LM: Lundy (yth), Dugandzic, Rukavystya
AM: Barressi (yth), Cooper, Foreigner
ST: Jeronimo, Griff, Djite / Gameiro / Boyd / Maclaren (2 of them)
I think you will find that Georgevski is a LB, and that playing Ramsay at LB is suicide, he's a LW.

You wouldn't keep Montano?

[Grimario]

I think you will find that Georgevski is a LB, and that playing Ramsay at LB is suicide, he's a LW.

You wouldn't keep Montano?

Georgevski is definitely a right back. He's only been shifted out to left back because the other left back options are dross. But he's a better left back than most other left backs in the league, which is a bit sad for the other left backs who are playing in their normal positions.

[pv4]

You wouldn't keep Montano?

Montano is here on a loan deal. We would need to re-loan him, buy him, or pray his club terminate his contract.

That's all assuming he would want to stay.

[Jeterpool]

Priority:
sign a quality and competent coach, and coaching staff to develop, mentor and be in control- must be a experienced overseas candidate
sign up more talented and up and coming youth, on long term deals, from NNSW and all over
quality centre back, with a football brain
quality centre mid, technical and creative
quality striker, agressive poacher
tear up BK contract- Danny Ireland in
like other clubs around the world, develop youth, and sell-
then we become viable business and then a football club

Do you think that is achievable with the current owner?

[leftrightout]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/asian-cup-stars-with-hyundai-a-league-potential/dnjjx3e3i7dw1lea8xh6l35qv

Hahaha what a joke of an article... Omar Abdulrahman come to A-league? Good luck with that one!

Anyone thinking you are going to get a decent middle eastern player to the a-league is dreaming. The best go to europe, the rest stay home and get a pay day. Why would you move further away from home for less money and no improvement (give or take) on the quality.

[Jeterpool]

no unfortunately
the focus has to be youth, locally and from all over, irrespective of owners, and losing Hooley is a fundamental f up.
to create quality youth, we need top notch coaching- not the incompetent crap we have experienced.
the aim is to be , like West Ham, Southahampton, Ajax etc etc sign cheap, create talent- and then sell, that enables the door and oportuntiy for more talent to come in, rather than sign or hang on to has beens, looking for superannuation payments. These clubs generally dont dominate leagues, but produce the best talent, and are finnacial from sales.
I believe CCM, had a clause in Matty Ryans contract, they recieved a % for FC Brugge transfer, now his value has increased to 3.6 Miil apparenltly, so if they sell him eg to Liverpool, CCM gets 20% of the next transfer fee, which could net then approx $700k to $1mil, after recieving a fee 2 years ago from his 1st sale.

I think the only way we will be like one of the clubs you mentioned, is to be bought by them. Ownership by another football club is the future I can see for A-League clubs.

[Couscous]

http://scontent-a-lax.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/10890645_1536474976614731_2001519907_n.jpg

Could this ever work in Newy? Genuine question.

[Tommyjet]

Apparently doesn't like training too hard (wsw train very hard apparently) so would be perfect at the jets where it's just a gentle jog

[Nou Camp]

what about Michael Beachamp?? has signed to play for Bankstown in the Sydney 2nd tier
33 years old
wouldn't be the worst player we have ever had

[380]

Bankstown have Leo Carle as there head coach, and also signed Heffernan.

Thought Heff was running around with Bulli ?.

[plague]

what about Michael Beachamp?? has signed to play for Bankstown in the Sydney 2nd tier
33 years old
wouldn't be the worst player we have ever had

Yes he would.
By about 500 miles.
Worst bloke.

[380]

Sweet, Know he had a few starts with Bulli. had not realised he had moved on.

[Tommyjet]

I reckon we'll end up with players like Howard fondyke, aka a-league flops that got a gig in Indonesian leagues

[Grimario]

I reckon we'll end up with players like Howard fondyke, aka a-league flops that got a gig in Indonesian leagues

Sean Rooney and Tolgay Ozbey. We will raid the HIL for "talent".

[Bon]

I reckon we'll end up with players like Howard fondyke, aka a-league flops that got a gig in Indonesian leagues

Surely Mifsud hasn't gotten a gig anywhere else..
At worst we will get plenty of coverage on Santo, Sam and Ed..

[Tommyjet]

Didn't stubbins say we should have some signings by the end of the week?

[lquiquer]

Didn't stubbins say we should have some signings by the end of the week?

No he said by the end of the century........:wink:

[Pico]

Didn't stubbins say we should have some signings by the end of the week?

"Four, if not four three, if not three two, if not two one, if not one, stop asking"... something like that any way.

[Jeterpool]

Didn't stubbins say we should have some signings by the end of the week?

Yep. Palmers on his redundancy

[GazFish35]

I think he said singing, not signing.

He's starting a barber shop quartet, if not a trio, or a duet, or a solo.

[Grimario]

I think he said singing, not signing.

He's starting a barber shop quartet, if not a trio, or a duet, or a solo.

He didn't say singing he said singing. Depending on who trains well, four will get the full on hair dryer treatment, if not three then two or one.

[Pico]

Jets cast net wide for talent
By ROBERT DILLON
Jan. 23, 2015, 9:30 p.m

http://transform.fairfaxregional.com.au/transform/v1/crop/frm/storypad-36mDshx2U2dAuMR3XyjpW6R/bd6567b5-4398-4f3a-8523-2d357433f2a1.jpg/r0_1_1200_676_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg

THE Newcastle Jets have sounded out players in four continents in their quest to reinforce a depleted squad before the January transfer window closes in nine days.

As well as players at rival A-League clubs, the Jets have approached potential imports based in England, Holland, Japan and Ecuador.

Jets coach Phil Stubbins has four vacant positions to fill and is hoping to sign two wingers, a No.10 and a left back before midnight on February 2, when the transfer window expires.

‘‘There is activity and there will be signings,’’ Stubbins said on Friday.

‘‘I can’t give a guarantee when that’s going to happen, but obviously we’ve got until February 2 and we’ll have players in, for sure. The net’s been cast everywhere.

‘‘It would be ideal to get players in that are versed in English. My Spanish is not too good ... we’ve cast far and wide and I’m quite excited about the prospects of who we can get in.’’

Newcastle need to replace the recently departed Jonny Steele (Minnesota), Marcos Flores (Jacksonville Armada) and Sam Gallaway (Western Sydney), while they are entitled to sign a player on an injury waiver while James Virgili is unavailable with a broken ankle.

Stubbins said there were ‘‘logistics’’ involved in signing overseas players, especially as the short time frame means they would have to arrive virtually sight unseen.

‘‘If you’ve got trust in the people that are bringing the players over, through past experience and relationships that you have with them, hopefully the stars align and everything works out,’’ he said.

‘‘Sometimes it doesn’t work out. But I’m pretty confident we can get the players in that we need.’’

Stubbins was hopeful the exposure Australia had received from hosting the Asian Cup tournament would boost Newcastle’s hopes of luring players from abroad.

‘‘Playing football for Australia and the A-League is a privilege,’’ he said.

‘‘The standard is very, very good. The Asian Cup has obviously highlighted that Australia is a footballing nation ... it’s a good place to come and play football.’’

Stubbins said a player in Japan’s J-League was one option – ‘‘possibly a little left-field’’ – that Newcastle were considering.

‘‘He might be able to fill one of the spots that we’re looking for,’’ he said. ‘‘We’ll sift through the names and try to balance the books.

‘‘We want to bring in players who cannot only fill a spot, but be a genuine player to represent the shirt and how we want to play the game.’’

After the resignations two weeks ago of chief executive Robbie Middleby and chairman Ray Baartz, Stubbins has been liaising daily with Jets owner Nathan Tinkler about recruitment and retention.

‘‘The resources we’ve got at the club are working their absolute backsides off to do everything we can for the cause and for the Newcastle Jets,’’ Stubbins said. ‘‘I want to reassure everyone that we’re getting things done.

‘‘We’re doing it with our sleeves rolled up ... ’’

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2836897/jets-cast-net-wide-for-talent/?cs=306 (http://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/)


So still looking at four spots, bet we end up with HAL dregs and that's it.

[hawk]

I always click in here hoping for a news bust of new signing. doh

[borat]

If they wanted to be stingy they could sign no one. We still have a squad of 20 ( including injured players) with only the salary cap floor to worry about.

Let's see what happens

[Raw Boned Youngster]

I think he said singing, not signing.

He's starting a barber shop quartet, if not a trio, or a duet, or a solo.
Ha

[My2BobsWorth]

We have a media manager, so thats one. A couple of secretaries and a cleaner will round out the four.

[Pico]

Once we get a new owner/FFA in charge they are going to need this....

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3218/2485290243_b7eb68cd55.jpg

[redwah]

Jets calling for anyone with a pair of boots to turn up to training...having two legs isn't a requirement though

[MFKS]

Jets calling for anyone with a pair of boots to turn up to training...having two legs isn't a requirement though

That's not even funny and rather insulting to those who may not have legs through medical or injury reasons that are no fault of their own

Think next time before posting

[GazFish35]

Think next time before posting

You're slipping

[MFKS]

You're slipping

???

Straight over my head

[Grimario]

???

Straight over my head

Great Alan Welsh impression.

[redwah]

That's not even funny and rather insulting to those who may not have legs through medical or injury reasons that are no fault of their own

Think next time before posting

And if I only have one leg is it still insulting....get off you high horse....the insult is for the jets not anyone with a disability of any sort. My apologies to them if I offended....to you....take your own advice sometimes.

[MFKS]

And if I only have one leg is it still insulting....get off you high horse....the insult is for the jets not anyone with a disability of any sort. My apologies to them if I offended....to you....take your own advice sometimes.

That's it.

Make insulting remarks to people less fortunate with medical issues/injuries and then go on the attack when pulled up on it :facepalm:

[redwah]

that's it.

Make insulting remarks to people less fortunate with medical issues/injuries and then go on the attack when pulled up on it :facepalm:

yawn!!!

[hawk]

That's it.

Make insulting remarks to people less fortunate with medical issues/injuries and then go on the attack when pulled up on it :facepalm:

Where did all this sensitivity come from? have you had a fall?

[MFKS]

Where did all this sensitivity come from? have you had a fall?

No.

Love taking the moral high ground and getting on the high horse when the opportunity arrives and all that shit :sup:

[matty]

A bit of buzz coming out of italy saying mark birraz has all but secured a move to italian serie b club varese

[plague]

A bit of buzz coming out of italy saying mark birraz has all but secured a move to italian serie b club varese

Cockeril said last night Gypo Arnie was chasing him for sydney and that it was a known thing.

All Italy rumours were started on the Foz.

[matty]

http://www.vocidisport.it/2015/01/25/varese-birighitti-ad-un-passo-sara-lui-il-nuovo-portiere/

Thats where my source told me to look, take it as you will

[GazFish35]

He needs to start before the window closes to put his price up a bit.... Oh...

[plague]

http://www.vocidisport.it/2015/01/25/varese-birighitti-ad-un-passo-sara-lui-il-nuovo-portiere/

Thats where my source told me to look, take it as you will

Well they were just a bunch of made up words.
Made no sense at all.
I'll stick with pv4.

(It was pv4 who started it yeah?)

[Grimario]

Well they were just a bunch of made up words.
Made no sense at all.
I'll stick with pv4.

(It was pv4 who started it yeah?)

Oi.

[plague]

Well they were just a bunch of made up words.
Made no sense at all.
I'll stick with Grimario

(It was Grimario who started it yeah?)

Fixed for truthfulness.
Soz.

[matty]

My italian is not 100% but here goes....

In recent days, his name had been circulating as a possible purchase in the door of Varese , as the red and white must replace Elijah Bastianoni , passed to Livorno , with a new goalkeeper holder , and now the deal has been what should be the decisive acceleration .

According to reports Gianlucadimarzio.com , in fact , the Varese would have closed the acquisition of goalkeeper Australian ( but of Italian origins ) Mark Birighitti , which then will be the new goalkeeper biancorosso : Birighitti , 23 year-old goalkeeper of great talent , comes from Newcastle Jets , and should move to Varese outright.

The deal is concluded , and just missing the coveted official for this important purchase in house red and white ...

[matty]

Reports from verese website, translated of course

It should now be in the home stretch the definition of market exchange between Varese and Cagliari . The agreement should provide Fiamozzi in Sardinia outright since June, while in the garden city should get Benedetti defender , midfielder and striker Giorico Capello . From the island bounce so market rumors that would be excluded from negotiations goalkeepers - there was talk of Cragno and Colombi - because the company via Manin would be closing a deal for the Australian goalkeeper Mark Birighitti .
Born in Perth in 1991 , has an Italian passport and , despite having played only at home - Adelaide and Newcastle Jets the two teams as a professional - he wore the jersey of the Australian national once, at the Asian Cup 2013 take the field against the China . In the coming hours we will know if the rumor is confirmed or not.

[twenny20]

just hurry up and go