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furns
29-11-2013, 07:47 PM
Ok so here is the thread for all the talk about current players, contract situations, new signings, rumours etc

I will keep this list as up to date as possible

Current Newcastle Jets Squad

#1) Mark Birighitti (gk)
#2) Scott Neville
#3) Taylor Regan
#4) Kew Jaliens
#5) Ben Kantarovski
#6) Zenon Caravella
#7) Andrew Hoole
#8) Ruben Zadkovich
#9) Emile Heskey (Intl Marquee)
#10) Nathan Burns (loan ends Jan '14- Incheon United KOR)
#11) Craig Goodwin
#12) Connor Chapman (u21)
#13) Joey Gibbs
#14) Josh Mitchell
#15) Josh Brillante
#16) Jacob Pepper
#17) James Virgili
#18) James Brown
#19) Michael Bridges (fgn)
#20) Ben Kennedy (gk)
#21) Sam Gallaway
#22) Adam Taggart (u21)
#24) Mitchell Oxborrow (Youth)
#25) Mitch Cooper (Youth)
#30) John Solari (Youth)
Brandon Lundy (Youth)

Contract expires 30th June 2014
Contract expires 30th June 2015
Contract expires 30th June 2016

Players Released

Players Rumoured
Besart Berisha

Thomas477
29-11-2013, 08:06 PM
Didn't Biraz sign a contract extension last year? Or was that to this year?

Premy
29-11-2013, 08:08 PM
Birraz re-singed only a few weeks ago to the end of 2014/15 season

Premy
29-11-2013, 08:12 PM
Newcastle Jets (14)Michael Bridges, James Brown, Connor Chapman, Joey Gibbs, Craig Goodwin, Emile Heskey, Kew Jaliens, Ben Kantarovski, Scott Neville, Jacob Pepper, John Solari, Adam Taggart

As of a few weeks ago these were the players whose contracts were coming to a end.if this helps

furns
29-11-2013, 08:18 PM
Birraz re-singed only a few weeks ago to the end of 2014/15 seasonupdated a bunch including Birraz

MFKS
29-11-2013, 09:01 PM
Who the **** gave Zenon a contract for that ****ing long???

Premy
29-11-2013, 09:05 PM
updated a bunch including Birraz

Im not 100% but I think the Beard & Josh Mitchell have contracts till 2015

Premy
29-11-2013, 09:06 PM
:banghead:
Who the **** gave Zenon a contract for that ****ing long???

joel31
29-11-2013, 09:40 PM
contacts in the club tell me that Berisha won't happen and he's staying at Brisbane

lquiquer
29-11-2013, 10:10 PM
contacts in the club tell me that Berisha won't happen and he's staying at Brisbane

What does the contacts say about Ryan ?

joel31
29-11-2013, 10:11 PM
What does the contacts say about Ryan ?
didn't ask him

lquiquer
29-11-2013, 10:13 PM
Ok so here is the thread for all the talk about current players, contract situations, new signings, rumours etc

I will keep this list as up to date as possible

No number 23..... Is it Burns dependant ?

joel31
29-11-2013, 10:14 PM
no number 23 means we have space in the squad to sign a player without having to release someone throughout the season

lquiquer
29-11-2013, 10:21 PM
no number 23 means we have space in the squad to sign a player without having to release someone throughout the season

Must be my screwed up mind then.... 23...23...23...coincidence I guess. Shut up lquiquer!!!

joel31
29-11-2013, 10:24 PM
Why do you want Ryan back anyway, he's old he's greedy and is no better than what we already have

MFKS
29-11-2013, 10:30 PM
Im not 100% but I think the Beard & Josh Mitchell have contracts till 2015

I do agree with the Beard being here next year. Do recall him making a contract extension a while back. Don't recall Mitchell getting one though

lquiquer
29-11-2013, 10:31 PM
I don't really want him back. Don't like what he did to us last year. Just saying it's strange #23 was not attributed ... why? Is the door open just in case?.... Just would like to know that's all.

Grimario
29-11-2013, 10:38 PM
I don't really want him back. Don't like what he did to us last year. Just saying it's strange #23 was not attributed ... why? Is the door open just in case?.... Just would like to know that's all.

Who did we add that would have taken the #23 though? Our signings were a defender who was always going to be a starter and therefore #4, Burns who was almost certainly always going to be #10 and Gibbs... who shouldn't have even been given a number or signed in the first place. Think it is purely that we haven't signed a player that #23 is open, not paving the way for Ryu's return.

furns
29-11-2013, 10:42 PM
I do agree with the Beard being here next year. Do recall him making a contract extension a while back. Don't recall Mitchell getting one though
No articles on Mitchell signing except for his initial one on a 2 yr deal in 2012.
Same for Brillante

MFKS
30-11-2013, 12:10 AM
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1141682/brillante-extends-jets-contract

Josh Brillante has extended his contract with Newcastle Jets until the end of the 2014-2015 A-League season.

Brillante, a defender / midfielder who was already with the Jets for next season, was happy to add an additional year to his contract.

"I like the direction the club is going and I want to continue playing at the Jets," Brillante said.

"I certainly didn’t expect the opportunities afforded to me this season but I am obviously pleased to have played as much as I have.

"You can always do better but so far this season I have exceeded my own expectations and we are just looking forward to finishing off the season strongly."

The Jets are delighted to secure Brillante, 19, for an additional year.

"It is fantastic Josh has agreed to extend his contract with the Jets," club chief executive Robbie Middleby said.

"His attitude on and off the field has been outstanding, and Josh thoroughly deserves this contract extension.

"He will have a great opportunity at the FIFA Under-20s World Cup to test himself against some of the world’s best young players, and we are excited about his future at the club."

22 February 2013

Premy
30-11-2013, 12:45 AM
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1158100/cooper-extends-newcastle-jets-stay

mitch cooper 2014/15

furns
30-11-2013, 12:56 AM
weird, dont know why they didnt show up when I googled.

updated

MFKS
30-11-2013, 08:27 AM
weird, dont know why they didnt show up when I googled.

updated

Funny thing was when I googled Brillante contract extension they came up and were not hard to find

Maybe your doing it wrong :wink:

WolfMan
30-11-2013, 10:30 AM
Funny thing was when I googled Brillante contract extension they came up and were not hard to find

Maybe your doing it wrong :wink:


you're*

furns
30-11-2013, 10:38 AM
aah the ironing
:lol:

militiamon
30-11-2013, 11:14 AM
I vote that The Member takes command of this thread. The drink has finally caught up with furns.

militiamon
30-11-2013, 11:15 AM
Where's Kale on the list?
Another mistake!

Premy
30-11-2013, 11:34 AM
Just having a look at the squad with 3 foreigners are we the only club to not fill our quota for foreigners?
If not surely we have the least of every other club.

Grimario
30-11-2013, 11:47 AM
Just having a look at the squad with 3 foreigners are we the only club to not fill our quota for foreigners?
If not surely we have the least of every other club.

We have the least, yep. Roar, scum, Perf and Smurfs all have 4, the rest fill their quota.

Premy
30-11-2013, 12:05 PM
We have the least, yep. Roar, scum, Perf and Smurfs all have 4, the rest fill their quota.

Just had a look smurfs have 6 along with a few others not sure how they get around it perth have 5.

Grimario
30-11-2013, 12:15 PM
Just had a look smurfs have 6 along with a few others not sure how they get around it perth have 5.

Who do the smurfs have that make 6? ADP, Tiago, Yau, Petkovic...? Actually, they would have 5 now with Despotovic. Who else?
Perth have Gallas, Sidnei, Nagai and McGarry...?

Premy
30-11-2013, 12:16 PM
Sorry just realized abbas and mcflynn have citizenship. So ADP, Yau, Tiago, 2 serbs 5 all up

Premy
30-11-2013, 12:16 PM
Who do the smurfs have that make 6? ADP, Tiago, Yau, Petkovic...? Actually, they would have 5 now with Despotovic. Who else?
Perth have Gallas, Sidnei, Nagai and McGarry...?

Perth have smeltz too

Grimario
30-11-2013, 12:22 PM
Perth have smeltz too

German born, Australian raised... definitely not visa spot. He came through the QAS, the bastard.

Premy
30-11-2013, 12:27 PM
Cheers I didnt know that. Can you break down Hearts situation how do they have 6 visa players?
wieleart
engalaar
gerhardt
misfud
germano
migliori

Grimario
30-11-2013, 12:38 PM
Cheers I didnt know that. Can you break down Hearts situation how do they have 6 visa players?
wieleart
engalaar
gerhardt
misfud
germano
migliori

Engalaar out for season, would be an injury replacement in there.

joel31
30-11-2013, 12:47 PM
Engalaar out for season, would be an injury replacement in there.
True. Migliori is Engelaar's injury replacement

Premy
06-12-2013, 09:34 AM
Chapman re-signed 1yr contract extension. 2014/15

joel31
06-12-2013, 12:32 PM
yay. Good move

furns
06-12-2013, 02:13 PM
updated Chapman

Grimario
06-12-2013, 02:19 PM
furns.

:suckit:

furns
06-12-2013, 02:37 PM
:sup:

Grimario
06-12-2013, 02:38 PM
:sparring:

lil_masi
06-12-2013, 03:42 PM
Kew and Nev next.

Burns will need to be sorted in the next month as well. Hopefully we keep him and get him for a further season or 2.

GazFish35
06-12-2013, 04:43 PM
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1158100/cooper-extends-newcastle-jets-stay

mitch cooper 2014/15

Who drives him to training?

furns
06-12-2013, 05:25 PM
Who drives him to training?Troy Palmer according to SST

belchardo
10-12-2013, 12:54 PM
anybody know some good young talent available on a short term loan in the left back position?

not sure if pepper can cover that position for the next 17 odd weeks.

Jeterpool
10-12-2013, 01:00 PM
anybody know some good young talent available on a short term loan in the left back position?

not sure if pepper can cover that position for the next 17 odd weeks.

I'm sure you mean right back. What is Eags doing these days?

It could actually be an opportunity to get a fringe socceroo in who isn't getting game time. I can't think of any names off the top of my head.

Otherwise, what about a disgruntled player at a current A-League club?

Somewhere I read people saying Ryan Griffiths will get re-signed now. Not really a right back, but makes for a good story. particularly if Hoole gets moved back to cover.

belchardo
10-12-2013, 01:12 PM
just testing you out Jeterpool. too good.

Jeterpool
10-12-2013, 01:29 PM
Eddy Bosnar back home and talking on the FoxSports Podcast.

We could make it work.

GazFish35
10-12-2013, 02:25 PM
Bosnar is a defender!

Go get him Palmer.

If it helps he can play for the knights too.

sh10
10-12-2013, 02:29 PM
Does Aryn Williams play right back?

Am watching the Fa Cup at the moment and commentator mentioned that Aryn is back in Aus, looking for a club?

I know **** all about him:
http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/12/01/aussies-abroad-aryn-williams-interview-video/

Jetmaster
10-12-2013, 04:02 PM
Lucas Neill played RB and needs a club.....anyone ?

furns
10-12-2013, 04:28 PM
Liverpool have a bunch of defenders not getting game time.

I will put in a call.

GazFish35
10-12-2013, 04:37 PM
Lucas Neill played RB and needs a club.....anyone ?

Wagga Wagga need someone.

Premy
10-12-2013, 05:36 PM
459
maybe this bloke seems to be pretty cozy with a few of the lads here

Jetmaster
11-12-2013, 08:03 AM
So....Jets thinking of Ibini if the Burns deal falls through according to the Herald today.

Thoughts?

Jeterpool
11-12-2013, 08:08 AM
So....Jets thinking of Ibini if the Burns deal falls through according to the Herald today.

Thoughts?

Honestly I never rated Ibini, regardless of him being a gypo. I was very surprised overseas teams were looking at him and he actually got a move, because he's nothing special except for running. Besides, he is just here until he heads overseas on another sojourn.

If we don't get Burns, I'd be happier with Ryan Griffiths instead ahead of Ibini.

leftrightout
11-12-2013, 08:40 AM
Ibini is an interesting one... neither he or griffiths are as good as burns is/can be. I really hope we can sign him for the rest of the season and maybe longer.
Also interesting to read we are interested in Hersi. It seems we are actually being linked to some quality A-league players like Hersi and Berisha. I cannot remember last time we were in the running to sign players like this!

Jeterpool
11-12-2013, 08:55 AM
Ibini is an interesting one... neither he or griffiths are as good as burns is/can be. I really hope we can sign him for the rest of the season and maybe longer.
Also interesting to read we are interested in Hersi. It seems we are actually being linked to some quality A-league players like Hersi and Berisha. I cannot remember last time we were in the running to sign players like this!

Where did you read the Hersi link?

I agree with you about being linked with quality players. It's good! I see Berisha is possibly a target for Arnie over in Japan too. We wouldn't compete with those $$

Grimario
11-12-2013, 12:04 PM
@KORFootballNews: Kim Bong-Gil, manager of Incheon Utd, said Diogo, Thiago & Nathan Burns are likely to leave.

leftrightout
11-12-2013, 12:32 PM
Where did you read the Hersi link?

I agree with you about being linked with quality players. It's good! I see Berisha is possibly a target for Arnie over in Japan too. We wouldn't compete with those $$

Mentioned it in the herald today that they are interested in Hersi... I dont know how much or if anything has happen or even if it will happen but it says they are 'belivied to be interested"

Premy
11-12-2013, 01:19 PM
Mentioned it in the herald today that they are interested in Hersi... I dont know how much or if anything has happen or even if it will happen but it says they are 'belivied to be interested"

Sounds like someone's agent is trying to get more money WSW to me

Beeen
11-12-2013, 02:29 PM
GVE out, Bong-Gil in

halo se7en
11-12-2013, 05:22 PM
We've been linked to plenty of high profile A-league players before… doesn't mean we've seriously had a chance. If the team can keep the momentum up long enough, and maybe complement it with Burns sticking around, it might be enough to entice one or two already decent players.

russjaybee
11-12-2013, 05:42 PM
You're dreaming if you think we'd get Hersi.

joel31
11-12-2013, 06:02 PM
We've been linked to plenty of high profile A-league players before… doesn't mean we've seriously had a chance. If the team can keep the momentum up long enough, and maybe complement it with Burns sticking around, it might be enough to entice one or two already decent players.
Even though Burns finally scored I still don't rate it. He can run and dribble but his passing and crossing is poor

Grimario
11-12-2013, 06:06 PM
Even though Burns finally scored I still don't rate it. He can run and dribble but his passing and crossing is poor

Crap in FM =/= crap in real life, soccer.joel!

joel31
11-12-2013, 06:36 PM
Crap in FM =/= crap in real life, soccer.joel!
haha but I'm serious. I try to watch Burns closely in games and but I haven't seen a pinpoint cross from him and he wastes a lot of easy passes. Before last week his shooting was horrendous also

MFKS
11-12-2013, 06:38 PM
haha but I'm serious. I try to watch Burns closely in games and but I haven't seen a pinpoint cross from him and he wastes a lot of easy passes. Before last week his shooting was horrendous also

You just keep slagging him so when he really starts firing SOON we can open up on you for not having any faith in the bloke

Premy
16-12-2013, 09:20 PM
So lujbo just posted a photo of him playing for us on FB with the caption "coming soon".
Injury replacement for scotty perhaps

leftrightout
17-12-2013, 07:36 AM
So lujbo just posted a photo of him playing for us on FB with the caption "coming soon".
Injury replacement for scotty perhaps

Why would they do that now?
Dont get me wrong, i think he is the best defender our club has seen, but he hasn't played in how long? Would he be match fit for long enough in the season to be worth it?

pv4
17-12-2013, 08:20 AM
Why would they do that now?
Dont get me wrong, i think he is the best defender our club has seen, but he hasn't played in how long? Would he be match fit for long enough in the season to be worth it?

He reckons he's in the best shape ever currently.

Can't be worse fitness-and-usefulness-wise than a certain striker/#10 that's on our squad roster currently.

Come home Ljubo

BodyNovo
17-12-2013, 08:46 AM
just play ljubo up front

leftrightout
17-12-2013, 09:39 AM
He reckons he's in the best shape ever currently.

Can't be worse fitness-and-usefulness-wise than a certain striker/#10 that's on our squad roster currently.

Come home Ljubo

If your acceptable level is just anyone better than bridges than you have low standards!

Grimario
17-12-2013, 09:54 AM
If your acceptable level is just anyone better than bridges than you have low standards!

It's good enough for so many of our fans as it is... why shouldn't it be for pv4?

leftrightout
17-12-2013, 10:29 AM
It's good enough for so many of our fans as it is... why shouldn't it be for pv4?

I didn't say its not ok for PV4 to think that, i just said he has low standards, in my opinion, if that is his pass mark... do you not agree?

Grimario
17-12-2013, 10:53 AM
I didn't say its not ok for PV4 to think that, i just said he has low standards, in my opinion, if that is his pass mark... do you not agree?

I don't care. I support Adelaide now. Tarek and bubs are my heroes.

q-money
17-12-2013, 10:57 AM
lol excellent obscure twitter reference

Grimario
17-12-2013, 12:46 PM
lol excellent obscure twitter reference

So obscure I have no idea what you are talking about...

pv4
17-12-2013, 03:55 PM
I didn't say its not ok for PV4 to think that, i just said he has low standards, in my opinion, if that is his pass mark... do you not agree?

What does that say about the clubs standards, that they dragged Bridges out of retirement and have not terminated his contract after years of mediocrity

leftrightout
17-12-2013, 04:01 PM
What does that say about the clubs standards, that they dragged Bridges out of retirement and have not terminated his contract after years of mediocrity

It basically says he has some mates at the club who want to look after him!

furns
18-12-2013, 12:44 PM
Nicky effing Ward???????

:wtf:

The Dunster
18-12-2013, 12:53 PM
Why would they do that now?
Dont get me wrong, i think he is the best defender our club has seen, but he hasn't played in how long? Would he be match fit for long enough in the season to be worth it?

Ljubo is a seasoned professional athlete. He knows what he needs to do and he does it. People were worried about his fitness last time he came to the Jets. He turned up looking like a bloke that had never been away from the game.

Ljubo + Jaliens = Grand Finals

Bon
18-12-2013, 12:56 PM
Ljubo + Jaliens = Waking up with sticky sheets

Fixed..

Make it happen!

Jeterpool
18-12-2013, 01:24 PM
Nicky effing Ward???????

:wtf:

What!? We haven't signed him, have we?

furns
18-12-2013, 01:41 PM
No he trained with the squad today, Jimmy Gardiner says he is being looked at as an injury replacement

belchardo
18-12-2013, 01:47 PM
season over.

belchardo
18-12-2013, 01:49 PM
IN-FORM winger Nathan Burns has been ruled out of the Jets’ clash against Brisbane Roar on Friday.

In a further development, former Melbourne Victory, Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nick Ward is set be added to the Jets roster as an injury replacement for Scott Neville (knee reconstruction).

Ward, who has been without a club since released by Perth at the end of last season, trained with the Jets Wednesday.

The 28-year-old playmaker will work with the squad again Thursday and, pending fitness and an approval from Football Federation Australia, could be available for road trip to Adelaide on December 29.

Burns was a late withdrawal from the Jets’ 1-0 loss to Wanderers on Saturday due to fluid in his knee.

He had a cortisone injection on Tuesday after the swelling had not subsided.

However, the club remains confident that the 25-year-old winger will be back on deck before loan deal from Incheon United expires on January 11.

Meanwhile, Emile Heskey trained on Wednesday but remains in doubt for the trip to Suncorp Stadium.


seems to be more than just training.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1980578/nick-ward-joins-jets/?cs=306

furns
18-12-2013, 01:55 PM
Nicky Ward is a bloody terrible footballer

Jeterpool
18-12-2013, 02:24 PM
You don't want to sign a player you were always happy to see in your opponents line up.

Happy to be proven wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.

russjaybee
18-12-2013, 02:35 PM
Nick Ward's da best.

Am I the only one that sort of would prefer Ljubo not to be on our books?

leftrightout
18-12-2013, 02:48 PM
Nicky Ward.... shit! you just have to look at the clubs he has been through and not gotten game time at to see he isnt up to standard! I dont see the point of this signing!

Jeterpool
18-12-2013, 02:51 PM
Nicky Ward.... shit! you just have to look at the clubs he has been through and not gotten game time at to see he isnt up to standard! I dont see the point of this signing!

His agent must have sent Gary a DVD of his highlights

russjaybee
18-12-2013, 03:08 PM
Nick Wardihno

380
18-12-2013, 03:40 PM
His agent must have sent Gary a DVD of his highlights

You bring new meaning to a blank DVD, FMD Ward is stink'n honk'n downright shit on a good day.

Pico
18-12-2013, 03:45 PM
Our youth team will be killing it in a couple of weeks time with guns like Ward and Caravella.

Hope to see this squashed on the head by the FFA, just like SFC when they tried to sign a striker for a left back on an injury replacement contract, its got to be like for like & a defender Ward is not.

hawk
18-12-2013, 03:52 PM
Ward unsuccessfully played a trial game for the Western Sydney Wanderers during the 2013-14 pre-season.
.

Thomas477
18-12-2013, 04:44 PM
Ward and Gibbs.

Jeez, that just fills me with confidence.

My2BobsWorth
18-12-2013, 04:56 PM
Only room for one scapegoat in this team:angry:

Premy
18-12-2013, 05:27 PM
Update from Ljubo on FB is his on his way to newy

MFKS
18-12-2013, 06:48 PM
Seriously what the **** is going on when we are looking at hacks like Nick Ward.:banghead:

FFS the bloke has been punted from Victree/ Phoenix/Perth for not being up to the required standard at those clubs. Why in ****sname are these hacks continually getting recycled?? FFA need to step in and stop the clubs continually recycling other clubs garbage:banghead:

Put some kids in or find new players from somewhere in the world who can make a ****ing impact on the HAL and not giving blokes who can't cut it at this level a ****ing paycheck

militiamon
18-12-2013, 07:28 PM
In defence of the Ward news:

I can assure you, there are far worse players currently playing in the A-League. I thought he actually was pretty reasonable at Victory, just failed to impress at Phoenix and Perth (2nd stint).
The way I see it, we either sign someone like him who has years of A-League and professional experience, or we just play one of our current players out of position. Neither are bad options imo, but I think the former will increase the strength of our squad.

MFKS
18-12-2013, 07:40 PM
In defence of the Ward news:

I can assure you, there are far worse players currently playing in the A-League. I thought he actually was pretty reasonable at Victory, just failed to impress at Phoenix and Perth (2nd stint).
The way I see it, we either sign someone like him who has years of A-League and professional experience, or we just play one of our current players out of position. Neither are bad options imo, but I think the former will increase the strength of our squad.

Disagree. We have Zads Beard Kanta Pepper Zenon Oxborrow and that other useless bloke who coughs up the ball most of the time and doesn't run. We have plenty of cover in this area

If we are signing anyone in this position we should be signing someone who is MUCH better than them

sammydog
18-12-2013, 08:20 PM
Fixed..

Make it happen!

Not wrong. Feel sorry for Regan though in that scenario, he will never get on the pitch again.

De-Champ
18-12-2013, 08:41 PM
In defence of the Ward news:

I can assure you, there are far worse players currently playing in the A-League. I thought he actually was pretty reasonable at Victory, just failed to impress at Phoenix and Perth (2nd stint).
The way I see it, we either sign someone like him who has years of A-League and professional experience, or we just play one of our current players out of position. Neither are bad options imo, but I think the former will increase the strength of our squad.

If the jets are that desperate, why not sign one of the youth players. I don't get the idea of having a youth team, if you are not going to promote any one of them.

380
18-12-2013, 09:04 PM
Unlike other players Ward is paying us. Can be the only explanation for such a sick joke.

lquiquer
18-12-2013, 09:07 PM
Another Grossman?

militiamon
18-12-2013, 10:35 PM
If the jets are that desperate, why not sign one of the youth players. I don't get the idea of having a youth team, if you are not going to promote any one of them.

I thought about this too, although do we really have any decent right-backs in our youth team?

Also there were already big questions asked about the lack of experience in our squad, bringing Ward in would be a good move against this criticism. He might not have had the most successful career, but he has experience, and for a short-stint that is probably more valuable than youth development.


PS Kind of playing devil's advocate here if y'all can't tell. I still get shivers down my spine when I hear anyone utter the words "Joey Gibbs".

plague
18-12-2013, 10:53 PM
I'm with Militiaman on this (my iPad predictive texts 'militiaman' that's ****ing awesome).
Ward wasn't that bad and I always thought he played ok against us. There are worse blokes to have hanging around the club.
Plus if he does go any good Middleby will offload him for nothing next transfer window anyway (ziiiiiiinnnnngggggg) so the haterz won't have to worry.
With him, Bridges and Heskey we are right in this 2005 title race.

hawk
18-12-2013, 10:58 PM
If we are signing anyone in this position we should be signing someone who is MUCH better than them

what i thought but ill see how ward9 goes. He could put hutcho out

plague
18-12-2013, 11:22 PM
Have the Herald used the 'Emergency Ward' headline yet?
If not: bags it.

militiamon
18-12-2013, 11:26 PM
I'm with Militiaman on this (my iPad predictive texts 'militiaman' that's ****ing awesome).

Mine predicts 'plague' as well. This is cute.


Ward wasn't that bad and I always thought he played ok against us. There are worse blokes to have hanging around the club.

viz. R Middleby, C Deans.

But seriously:
Joey Gibbs is an A-League footballer.
Marc Warren is an A-League footballer.
Liam Reddy is an A-League footballer.
JASON HOFFMAN is an A-League footballer.

Who mentioned something about standards?


With him, Bridges and Heskey we are right in this 2005 title race.

he he he

seldom
18-12-2013, 11:30 PM
Nick Ward's da best.

Am I the only one that sort of would prefer Ljubo not to be on our books?

Yes

leftrightout
19-12-2013, 07:22 AM
Mine predicts 'plague' as well. This is cute.



viz. R Middleby, C Deans.

But seriously:
Joey Gibbs is an A-League footballer.
Marc Warren is an A-League footballer.
Liam Reddy is an A-League footballer.
JASON HOFFMAN is an A-League footballer.

Who mentioned something about standards?



he he he

Haha you left Jamie Coyne off that list... the worst footballer i have ever seen!

pv4
19-12-2013, 07:52 AM
I wonder if they tried to make peace with Jobe or not when looking for an injury replacement midfielder.

Makes sense to go for a local, proven player rather than a "former hack".

leftrightout
19-12-2013, 08:03 AM
I wonder if they tried to make peace with Jobe or not when looking for an injury replacement midfielder.

Makes sense to go for a local, proven player rather than a "former hack".

I don't know if someone already said this but why the hell are we looking at midfielders? We lost our right fullback!
We have plenty of midfielders... yet still have no number 10!

Grimario
19-12-2013, 08:07 AM
I don't know if someone already said this but why the hell are we looking at midfielders? We lost our right fullback!
We have plenty of midfielders... yet still have no number 10!

We have Hooley, Peppery, Gallaway-y all capable of playing right back, remember? So the gaffer says. Clearly they don't think the midfield of Caravella/Bridges/Cooper/Oxborrow is quite up to scratch for the NYL so they want to add some more experience to it.

Grimario
19-12-2013, 09:06 AM
I still cannot get my head around this Nick Ward fiasco. If we sign him, it is an absolutely diabolical situation. As people have said, we have ridiculous cover in all of our central midfield positions, all of which are better than Ward (except maybe Bridges). If it was immediately after the transfer window had shut, I wouldn't be so perturbed with it as a possibility but given that we are TWO WEEKS from the window opening, why aren't we waiting to get someone who isn't a massive steaming pile of Bridges?

Jeterpool
19-12-2013, 09:11 AM
How far is Cooper off being fully fit? I would rather someone we have been trying to develop than use the position for Nick Ward.

We need a wing back as cover. Like-for-like.

How are Eags knees these days?

Bon
19-12-2013, 09:21 AM
How are Eags knees these days?

I don't think the A-League is ready for the return of The Great Man..

Bon
19-12-2013, 09:22 AM
In other news, Neville just signed on with us for another 2 years..

Grimario
19-12-2013, 09:27 AM
In other news, Neville just signed on with us for another 2 years..

That's excellent news.

Jeterpool
19-12-2013, 09:28 AM
I don't think the A-League is ready for the return of The Great Man..

The league should be so lucky

Jeterpool
19-12-2013, 09:29 AM
In other news, Neville just signed on with us for another 2 years..

Tops

Grimario
20-12-2013, 09:00 AM
Does Aryn Williams play right back?

Am watching the Fa Cup at the moment and commentator mentioned that Aryn is back in Aus, looking for a club?

I know **** all about him:
http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/12/01/aussies-abroad-aryn-williams-interview-video/

Not sure why I missed this before...

Yes, Aryn Williams is a right back. Not sure if he is any good but you would imagine that with the family pedigree he has and how decent players like Jamieson have turned out after a brief stint even just in European youth/reserves, he would be at least worth a trial.

That said though, he is from Perth and given the injury woes Perth have, he might be a decent option for them as IR for Jamieson anyway.

Jeterpool
20-12-2013, 09:05 PM
If we're looking for an attacking mid replacement for nev's injury why arent we looking at Tim Cahill??

Premy
20-12-2013, 11:01 PM
If we're looking for an attacking mid replacement for nev's injury why arent we looking at Tim Cahill??

It was floated around a few weeks back when he hinted that he could go for a loan deal to a A-League club. Not sure if we could go for injury replacement but if burns goes back to Korea then big Tinks might need to get the check book out.

sh10
21-12-2013, 12:57 AM
Has anyone posted that we apparently signed Nick Ward as IR for Neville?


Not sure why I missed this before...

Yes, Aryn Williams is a right back. Not sure if he is any good but you would imagine that with the family pedigree he has and how decent players like Jamieson have turned out after a brief stint even just in European youth/reserves, he would be at least worth a trial.

That said though, he is from Perth and given the injury woes Perth have, he might be a decent option for them as IR for Jamieson anyway.

Thanks Grimario

foti68
21-12-2013, 07:45 PM
Has anyone posted that we apparently signed Nick Ward as IR for Neville?



Thanks Grimario


It was quoted in todays Herald in GVE interview.

Grimario
23-12-2013, 08:16 AM
Injury Ward confirmed.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Ward-joins-Jets-as-injury-cover/81489

380
23-12-2013, 08:42 AM
Lets just hope he has been signed so as to collect and count all the balls up after training and responsible for topping up the drink bottles. He may need an induction though.

pv4
23-12-2013, 09:13 AM
Still makes no sense why (1) we'd go for another centre mid who is not necessarily a #10, (2) banished Jobe, our most loyal person ever, and keep signing out-of-towners who are not necessarily proven to be any better than him.

Grimario
23-12-2013, 09:15 AM
Ranting about it on twitter... one of the journos actually mentioned that he trialed as a RIGHT BACK with WSW in pre-season.

pv4
23-12-2013, 09:17 AM
Ranting about it on twitter... one of the journos actually mentioned that he trialed as a RIGHT BACK with WSW in pre-season.

From all reports, he was beyond dreadful when he trialled at WSW - against state league opposition

The Dunster
23-12-2013, 12:10 PM
, (2) banished Jobe, our most loyal person ever, and keep signing out-of-towners who are not necessarily proven to be any better than him.

You don't know why Jobe left ? I'm suprised.

pv4
23-12-2013, 12:17 PM
You don't know why Jobe left ? I'm suprised.

Gave the captaincy away (and yes I understand why). Offered a heavily reduced contract because he was no longer captain. Basically tore the legs from under him.

IMO if we had decent man-managers running the show, they should have been able to convince Jobe to either hang around or be available if this (Ward) sort of opportunity arose. And judging solely off the last time I saw Jobe and Ward play, I'd pick Jobe in an instant.

Instead, we sign an out-of-towner who has had 1/4 successful HAL playing stints.

Jeterpool
23-12-2013, 04:54 PM
I'd have targeted Jobe back. Both are known quantities and jobe's quantity is greater

380
23-12-2013, 05:39 PM
Gave the captaincy away (and yes I understand why). Offered a heavily reduced contract because he was no longer captain. Basically tore the legs from under him.

IMO if we had decent man-managers running the show, they should have been able to convince Jobe to either hang around or be available if this (Ward) sort of opportunity arose. And judging solely off the last time I saw Jobe and Ward play, I'd pick Jobe in an instant.

Instead, we sign an out-of-towner who has had 1/4 successful HAL playing stints.


I think you are being very kind with that 1/4.

Premy
23-12-2013, 05:58 PM
Ward - Shit
Jobe - Shit
Elrich - Shit
Caravella - Shit
Jesic - Shit
GVE - Shit

Super Hubert would do a better job then the lot of them. Should of signed Lujbo!!!! Namaste that shit

snake
23-12-2013, 08:12 PM
Ward - Shit
Jobe - Shit
Elrich - Shit
Caravella - Shit
Jesic - Shit
GVE - Shit

Super Hubert would do a better job then the lot of them. Should of signed Lujbo!!!! Namaste that shit

should have, you ****wit

jobe all the way

Premy
23-12-2013, 08:34 PM
Taking English lessons from the bloke who can't Spell
Ward - Shit
Jobe - Shit
Elrich - Shit
Caravella - Shit
Jesic - Shit
GVE - Shit
Snake - Shit

Super Hubert would do a better job then the lot them. Should have signed Lujbo!!!! Namaste that shit
Fixed

Premy
23-12-2013, 09:00 PM
should have, you ****wit

jobe all the way

I couldn't find the definition of ****wit in the dictionary, so I'm not to sure what you're referring to, I did come with this but.

****-An act of sexual intercourse.
Wit- A natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humour.

So I think you're trying to say I'm a sexual act involving Inventive Ideas, Quick and Humorous. Please feel free to continue to correct me.

By the way you got the Quick part right, have we meet before?

Tommyjet
23-12-2013, 09:34 PM
Jobe= legend

pv4
23-12-2013, 09:42 PM
jobe all the way

:cool:

pv4
23-12-2013, 09:43 PM
I think you are being very kind with that 1/4.

Before he went overseas he was brilliant, to be fair to him

parksey
23-12-2013, 10:59 PM
I couldn't find the definition of ****wit in the dictionary, so I'm not to sure what you're referring to, I did come with this but.

****-An act of sexual intercourse.
Wit- A natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humour.

So I think you're trying to say I'm a sexual act involving Inventive Ideas, Quick and Humorous. Please feel free to continue to correct me.

By the way you got the Quick part right, have we meet before?

Good one

hawk
23-12-2013, 11:41 PM
:) this thread.

My2BobsWorth
24-12-2013, 06:30 PM
than

GazFish35
29-12-2013, 09:00 PM
Out of interest how does our squad rate in comparison to others on the "homegrown" front.
Assuming we can claim NNSW as ours how many in our current squad are locals compared to others?

Premy
29-12-2013, 09:57 PM
1-Bk
2-Regz
3-Mitchel
4-Gallaway
5-Pepz
6-Kanta
7-Chilli
8-Hooley
9-??Gibbs??

8/22
1/2.25

Not to sure how other clubs shape up but were not to bad, I'm pretty certain WSW would have a few locals, as do Glory and FC.

Premy
29-12-2013, 10:04 PM
Boogard
Hoffman
Mcbreen
Holland
Herfield
Musailik
Wheelhouse

feel free to add anyone I missed.

GazFish35
29-12-2013, 10:13 PM
Gibbs is Gosford isn't he? And wanderers can't claim shit yet, they haven't been around long enough to have developed anyone.

pv4
29-12-2013, 10:46 PM
Gibbs and Holland are both Central Coast developed

380
29-12-2013, 10:48 PM
Talk of one of the Edwards boys being a possibilty in Jan. That on top of Ward FFS.

Wish Palmer and Middleby would stick to coaching the team rather than signing useless f%^&s.

pv4
29-12-2013, 10:51 PM
Iirc if you count Wgong, SFC have a heap of locals

furns
29-12-2013, 10:56 PM
Talk of one of the Edwards boys being a possibilty in Jan. That on top of Ward FFS.

Wish Palmer and Middleby would stick to coaching the team rather than signing useless f%^&s.Which one are we going for? The sh!t one no doubt.....

380
29-12-2013, 11:50 PM
Sure they said Ryan on Fox.

seldom
30-12-2013, 01:18 AM
Which one are we going for? The sh!t one no doubt.....

Is there a good one ?

De-Champ
30-12-2013, 08:08 AM
Is there a good one ?

One can pass the ball to a team mate occasionally. The other has trouble walking onto the pitch.

380
30-12-2013, 08:33 AM
Is there a good one ?

Nope.

Premy
31-12-2013, 09:56 AM
STRIKER Nathan Burns believes his best chance of making the World Cup in Brazil rests with remaining a Newcastle Jet.

The former Socceroo’s loan deal with the Jets expires on January 11 and, if a contract extension cannot be reached, he will return to South Korean club Incheon United.Burns has made it clear his preference is to remain with Newcastle, where he is guaranteed game time as one of the club’s star players, while he made only three appearances for Incheon last season in the K-League.

Playing in the A-League also has the added bonus of being more readily visible to Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.The former Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory coach is a vocal fan of the A-League and was at Coopers Stadium on Sunday for the Jets’ 1-0 loss to Adelaide United.‘‘I’m almost guaranteed game time if I’m fit if I stay in Australia, so I think it’s important that I’m playing,’’ Burns said.‘‘In the same sense, if you’re overseas you’re always in for a look-in as well, but you’re not sure if you’ll get game time there.‘‘I think Ange is good in the A-League as he comes and watches all the matches and keeps an eye on all the players.’’

Burns, 25, made the last of his seven Socceroos appearances in 2011, but after Australia’s rocky form that led to Holger Osieck’s sacking in October, new blood is expected for the World Cup in Brazil in June.‘‘I’m sure there will be players who miss out who probably thought they would have made it. That’s football,’’ he said. ‘‘Whoever is in form will go.’’Making sure he remains in the A-League under Postecoglou’s eyes is the most pressing issue for Burns.He has only two games left in Jets colours – against Perth on Saturday and against Melbourne Victory on January 10, both at Hunter Stadium – before his loan deal expires.

Burns is hopeful his future can be sorted this week to give himself some certainty.‘‘I’m very happy in Newcastle. The problem is there’s so many parties involved – like Newcastle have to want me, I have to want to stay here and the Korean club have to want to let me go,’’ he said.‘‘If we can get all the parties on the same wavelength, then hopefully we can come to an agreement sooner rather than later because the longer it drags on it makes it more complicated, but it’s just a matter of someone making the first move.’’Burns played his 10th game for the Jets on Sunday against his former club and his first in three weeks after he was plagued by a knee injury.

In his 82 minutes on the field, he showed glimpses of his best form down the left wing, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third to deliver a third goal for his A-League campaign.‘‘I think it was a slow-tempo game and nobody really got into it,’’ he said.‘‘I think last week everyone played fantastic around the park and I think everyone was above average, so it was disappointing that every player didn’t play to their potential.‘‘Full credit to Adelaide as they controlled the game and it was hard for us to get involved.’’

Post-match, Adelaide coach Josep Gombau was scathing of the Jets’ physical tactics.Burns was one of four Jets players yellow-carded in a game that produced 29 fouls, including 16 from Newcastle.Reds midfielder Marcelo Carrusca limped off the field with an ankle injury following a tackle from Burns that drew a yellow card.Burns said the Jets’ tactics were not targeted and did not cross the line.‘‘We didn’t go into that game being physical, that’s just how we play every game.‘‘I feel like you need to win the battle to win the game and we always go in with a fighting mentality.‘‘I think Adelaide were lacking that for a couple of weeks and they brought it to the game and matched us with the physical side of the game. ‘‘That’s the reason they got the win in the end.’’
From the Herald

Beeen
31-12-2013, 10:29 AM
argh my eyes!

Imyourhero
31-12-2013, 11:24 AM
so im confused, what position does ward play?
Burns is dreamin about being anywhere near the socceroos.

Premy
31-12-2013, 11:56 AM
Thanks gaz I'm on my phone was to tricky to edit and I couldn't be bothered

militiamon
31-12-2013, 12:09 PM
Burns is dreamin about being anywhere near the socceroos.

Really? Stranger things have happened. If he had a raised his game even more for the second-half of the season, scored another 6 - 10 goals, it's not that hard to imagine imo.

Who is ahead of Burns in the left-wing position?
How regularly are they playing?
Always the possibility of an injury or two in the next 6 months.

pv4
31-12-2013, 12:51 PM
Oar.

Imyourhero
31-12-2013, 01:08 PM
Burns will not get anywhere near socceroos as he can't pass or finish. Happy to eat my words if it means Burns starts scoring every game and putting other players in great scoring opportunities. I honestly believe he is the best dribbler in the league however his game screams RUN RUN RUN, doesn't seem to have a football brain to push him over that threshold to become a socceroo.

GazFish35
31-12-2013, 02:04 PM
He already is a socceroo.

Grimario
31-12-2013, 02:07 PM
:lulzturtle:

militiamon
31-12-2013, 02:22 PM
Oar.

Yep. Who else?

Looking at the current squad + recent call-ups, the only names I'm seeing who fit the description (wide left-sided attacker) would be Bozanic, McKay (kind of), Connor Pain and Brosque (kind of).

Like I said, if there's an injury or two, and great form on his part, I think he's a real chance of making it. Criticism of that goal is unnecessary.

Tommyjet
31-12-2013, 04:35 PM
Rukavytsa, troisi, brad smith of Liverpool also option although more likely at left back depending on his allegiances. Feel like I'm forgetting 1 or 2 names

joel31
02-01-2014, 02:20 PM
The other day I was thinking of how we can play Heskey, Taggart and Burns, Regan, Chapman and Jaliens. This also allows us to get rid of the liability that is Gallaway while keeping a similar midfield

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/01/901424_Newcastle_Jets.jpg

Thomas477
02-01-2014, 03:49 PM
Only issue with that is that a lot of the better teams in the comp play with three upfront meaning we lose the extra man in defence so should a defender stuff up we are screwed.

militiamon
02-01-2014, 04:00 PM
The other day I was thinking of how we can play Heskey, Taggart and Burns, Regan, Chapman and Jaliens. This also allows us to get rid of the liability that is Gallaway while keeping a similar midfield

http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/01/901424_Newcastle_Jets.jpg

Any team with a half-decent right winger would tear us to shreds.

Grimario
02-01-2014, 04:01 PM
Any team with a half-decent right winger would tear us to shreds.

How is that different to now....?

hawk
02-01-2014, 04:17 PM
we cannot survive with a back 3.

joel31
02-01-2014, 04:18 PM
Any team with a half-decent right winger would tear us to shreds.
Zadkovich could cover when Burns breaks forward.
And its only an idea

Premy
02-01-2014, 04:18 PM
Tarek Elrich-122

Ben Kennedy-87
Ruben Zadkovich-82
Ben Kantarovski-80
Which one of these do you think will break Tareks Record if any of them?

militiamon
02-01-2014, 04:18 PM
Y'all be crazy if you think that playing Burns as a left-wing back is just as good as playing Gallaway.

We're equal 3rd in terms of our defence, only 1 goal behind the best defence.
We're 7th in terms of our attack, 11 goals behind the best attack.

Focus is at the wrong end of the field.

militiamon
02-01-2014, 04:20 PM
Tarek Elrich-122

Ben Kennedy-87
Ruben Zadkovich-82
Ben Kantarovski-80
Which one of these do you think will break Tareks Record if any of them?

Jobe

Premy
02-01-2014, 04:27 PM
Jobe

His got 13
Another 5-6 years with Jaffas and he'll come close

Premy
02-01-2014, 04:32 PM
Jobe
But Seriously now Jobe had 106 along with Thompsons 111 of the top of my head I dont think we have any other centurion's.

pv4
02-01-2014, 04:38 PM
Kanta will break it eventually. What a boss. Easily my favourite player nowadays - even ahead of Captain Zad

militiamon
02-01-2014, 04:39 PM
I reckon Jobe will be re-signed by the club in the post-van Egmond era.

Other potential outcomes:

Birraz gets signed by European club. BK reclaims no.1 goalkeeper spot.
Plays like an absolute ledge every game, sticks with the club till he's 38, and is the first player in Newcastle footballing history to reach a squillion caps for the club.
After retiring as a Newy hero, he takes on Baartz for the throne to Newy. At this stage Baartz has developed a severe form of dementia, and had mistakenly ordered the execution of several BK sympathisers.
BK wins the support of the common folk for his claim, and following a brief struggle he is installed as Chairman of the People's Republic of Newcastle.

That was really the only other outcome I could think of.

Premy
02-01-2014, 04:43 PM
Kanta will break it eventually. What a boss. Easily my favourite player nowadays - even ahead of Captain Zad

Agree +100
I know he still has the desire to play in Europe and you cant begrudge him for that, but if he doesn't I would love to see him become a one club man.

MFKS
02-01-2014, 06:11 PM
Y'all be crazy if you think that playing Burns as a left-wing back is just as good as playing Gallaway.

We're equal 3rd in terms of our defence, only 1 goal behind the best defence.
We're 7th in terms of our attack, 11 goals behind the best attack.

Focus is at the wrong end of the field.

Play Kale

Problem FU CK ING solved

Jeterpool
02-01-2014, 08:55 PM
Play Kale

Problem FU CK ING solved

Precisely. We will let him be pushed off the ball, resulting in our defense soaking up more pressure from the increased opposition possession. Hence we let in more goals. This in turn allows us to focus on the defensive end as the issue and we can consider Burns as a left wing back.

q-money
02-01-2014, 09:07 PM
kanta is super pissed, did someone kill his dog?

stopper2
03-01-2014, 08:17 PM
Play Kale

Problem FU CK ING solved

With the four going to Oman, now would be the perfect time to bring Kale into the squad and give him 15-20 minutes off the bench just to see how he handles this level.
Instead I bet Ward will come into the squad, taking up what should be a Youth player's (Kale or maybe Cooper) spot and in the end when the four return we will have learnt nothing new!

lquiquer
03-01-2014, 08:33 PM
With the four going to Oman, now would be the perfect time to bring Kale into the squad and give him 15-20 minutes off the bench just to see how he handles this level.
Instead I bet Ward will come into the squad, taking up what should be a Youth player's (Kale or maybe Cooper) spot and in the end when the four return we will have learnt nothing new!

Forget about ^ Ryan is coming back....23 shirt waiting for him

MFKS
04-01-2014, 07:32 AM
With the four going to Oman, now would be the perfect time to bring Kale into the squad and give him 15-20 minutes off the bench just to see how he handles this level.
Instead I bet Ward will come into the squad, taking up what should be a Youth player's (Kale or maybe Cooper) spot and in the end when the four return we will have learnt nothing new!

I would have thought with the four going to Oman the replacements would be pretty obvious

Chapman isn't in the team so not really a replacement required as Kew Taylor and Mitchell to cover the CB spot. Sammy Galloway could even fill in if required
Hoole >> Virgili
Beard >> Zenon / Bridges
Taggz >> Heskeytime

Goodwin to replace Burns if he goes back to Korea

Bench
Joey Gibbs on the bench to cover Heskey's lack of match fitness.
Zenon/Bridges whichever doesn't replace Beard
Goodwin if Burns stays
Ward
BK

Can't see much love for the Yoof team coming although GVE should use it as an opportunity to pick 1-2 of them on the bench

Tommyjet
04-01-2014, 07:35 AM
Cooper will save the day

joel31
04-01-2014, 08:50 AM
I would have thought with the four going to Oman the replacements would be pretty obvious

Chapman isn't in the team so not really a replacement required as Kew Taylor and Mitchell to cover the CB spot. Sammy Galloway could even fill in if required

No just no

joel31
04-01-2014, 11:26 PM
When does young socceroos duty start?

Bon
06-01-2014, 10:35 AM
So anyone got any inside info or news on if Burns will be staying or not?? Sounds like he wants to, but its up to the clubs.. (Feel free to comment, Captain Obvious, hahaha)

Jeterpool
06-01-2014, 10:48 AM
When does young socceroos duty start?

Before the next game

pv4
06-01-2014, 10:57 AM
Has it been mentioned on here yet that Taggart has been drafted into the squad aswell?

joel31
06-01-2014, 11:02 AM
Before the next game
so if we lose brillante, taggart, hoole, chapman and burns
GVE will probably do something like this
http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/01/904229_Newcastle_Jets.jpg
with a bench of bk, ward/caravella (whoever doesn't play), brown/virgili (whoever doesn't play), Bridges/gibbs, Mitchell

joel31
06-01-2014, 11:03 AM
Has it been mentioned on here yet that Taggart has been drafted into the squad aswell?
I think so

Jetmaster
06-01-2014, 11:22 AM
R Griff trained with the Jets today - see J.Gardiner's twitter.

belchardo
06-01-2014, 11:32 AM
just getting him fit for his impending signing with the scum.

q-money
06-01-2014, 11:32 AM
nick ward smh

northern_swan
06-01-2014, 11:33 AM
so if we lose brillante, taggart, hoole, chapman and burns
GVE will probably do something like this
http://www.footballuser.com/formations/2014/01/904229_Newcastle_Jets.jpg
with a bench of bk, ward/caravella (whoever doesn't play), brown/virgili (whoever doesn't play), Bridges/gibbs, Mitchell

Mitchell would have to be in doubt after the yoof game on the weekend? Twisted knee & on crutches.

Sauce- herald print version

Premy
06-01-2014, 01:10 PM
So anyone got any inside info or news on if Burns will be staying or not?? Sounds like he wants to, but its up to the clubs.. (Feel free to comment, Captain Obvious, hahaha)

Pretty sure he tweeted yesterday that Friday was his last game for Newcastle and that it was up to the clubs now.

Edit: BTW tell me how good Caravella is again Bon?

Bon
06-01-2014, 01:28 PM
Pretty sure he tweeted yesterday that Friday was his last game for Newcastle and that it was up to the clubs now.

Edit: BTW tell me how good Caravella is again Bon?

Yeah yeah yeah.. I had been waiting for this (hence my lurker silence, haha)..
He has been less than average.. I'm still blaming GVE for everything at the moment!! :deadhorse:

plague
07-01-2014, 10:24 PM
From the Newcastle Herald comments section:

Billy
• 16 hours ago

Obviously the bargaining skills in admin haven't worked! There probably lies the reasons why we are looking at Ryan "I come and go as I please if the money is right" Griffiths and missed out on signing any big names, mind you the coach may have something to do with that as well. It's a bit ridiculous that Burns himself now has to fly back to Korea to sort out his future. If the club really wanted him to stay then why didn't they send their representatives and Burns reps to Korea much sooner than this. Is Burns worth all the fuss, not in my books. As for Griffiths, the Jets have to want players that really want to play for the club, wear their shirt and demand loyalty. You can't have players just up and go when a bigger carrot is put in front of them, especially at important stages of the season and then come back with their tail between their legs.The guy also has indicated that he wants to return to Asia so why are the club talking to this guy. Palmer and Middleby continue to bring this club down and make it a laughing stock, get rid of them, get rid of the coach, get rid of Deans, hell, get rid of the one behind the bar pouring me a crap beer in the western stand, while you're at it!


Oi Member, is this bloke one of your mates?
If not then we have to track him down and take him out for a beer.
Sounds like a ledge.

MFKS
07-01-2014, 10:31 PM
From the Newcastle Herald comments section:


Oi Member, is this bloke one of your mates?
If not then we have to track him down and take him out for a beer.
Sounds like a ledge.

Hardly likely.

Believe this bloke to be the same dill posting under the Billy Jarvis moniker about 9-12 months ago on Jets Facebook pages.
Bloke was a full of himself tosser of biblical proportions who made me look reserved and balanced

sammydog
07-01-2014, 10:41 PM
R Griff trained with the Jets today - see J.Gardiner's twitter.

Gardiner now reporting on twitter that R.Griff has signed with another a-league club. Not the Jets or CCM.

Premy
07-01-2014, 10:42 PM
Has to be Heart.

Premy
07-01-2014, 10:50 PM
From ABC news in November last year

Former Newcastle striker Ryan Griffiths says he will only return to the A-League if it is with the Jets.

plague
07-01-2014, 10:53 PM
Gardiner now reporting on twitter that R.Griff has signed with another a-league club. Not the Jets or CCM.

Quick, someone get round to Middlebys house ASAP and tie the bloke up til this all dies down.
I'm getting nervous.

Thomas477
08-01-2014, 07:26 AM
From ABC news in November last year

* As long as we offer him the highest wage.

Not that I blame him, but he can't expect us to trust his loyalty now.

Premy
08-01-2014, 09:22 AM
Hi Furns can you fix the OP


http://m.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/newcastle-jets-re-sign-scott-neville/81186
Neville 15/16

Hunter403
08-01-2014, 11:19 AM
Griif signed for Adelaide

q-money
08-01-2014, 12:18 PM
thanks for the update super sleuth

russjaybee
08-01-2014, 12:31 PM
Where's slowpoke when you need him

Premy
09-01-2014, 02:17 PM
Question

Is Mitch Cooper on a youth contract or a squad contract?
Is there a possibility to bring someone in on a Injury replacement contract for him?

joel31
09-01-2014, 02:32 PM
Question

Is Mitch Cooper on a youth contract or a squad contract?
Is there a possibility to bring someone in on a Injury replacement contract for him?
I think he's one of the 3 youth add-ons but not part of the initial 23

Premy
18-01-2014, 10:32 AM
Current Newcastle Jets Squad

#1) Mark Birighitti (gk)
#2) Scott Neville
#3) Taylor Regan
#4) Kew Jaliens*
#5) Ben Kantarovski
#6) Zenon Caravella
#7) Andrew Hoole
#8) Ruben Zadkovich
#9) Emile Heskey (Intl Marquee)*
#10)
#11) Craig Goodwin*
#12) Connor Chapman (u21)
#13) Joey Gibbs*
#14) Josh Mitchell*
#15) Josh Brillante
#16) Jacob Pepper
#17) James Virgili
#18) James Brown*
#19) Michael Bridges (fgn)*
#20) Ben Kennedy (gk)
#21) Sam Gallaway
#22) Adam Taggart (u21)
#24) Mitchell Oxborrow (Youth)
#25) Mitch Cooper (Youth)
#27) Nick Ward (Injury Replacement)*
#29) Joel Griffiths*
#30) John Solari (Youth)*
*Off contract
Who needs to go who needs to stay

MFKS
18-01-2014, 10:43 AM
Current Newcastle Jets Squad

#1) Mark Birighitti (gk)
#2) Scott Neville
#3) Taylor Regan
#4) Kew Jaliens*
#5) Ben Kantarovski
#6) Zenon Caravella
#7) Andrew Hoole
#8) Ruben Zadkovich
#9) Emile Heskey (Intl Marquee)*
#10)
#11) Craig Goodwin*
#12) Connor Chapman (u21)
#13) Joey Gibbs*
#14) Josh Mitchell*
#15) Josh Brillante
#16) Jacob Pepper
#17) James Virgili
#18) James Brown*
#19) Michael Bridges (fgn)*
#20) Ben Kennedy (gk)
#21) Sam Gallaway
#22) Adam Taggart (u21)
#24) Mitchell Oxborrow (Youth)
#25) Mitch Cooper (Youth)
#27) Nick Ward (Injury Replacement)*
#29) Joel Griffiths*
#30) John Solari (Youth)*
*Off contract
Who needs to go who needs to stay

Keep Birraz Griffo Taggz Beard Hoole Chapo Kew and Taylor.

Sack the rest of them

Premy
18-01-2014, 10:45 AM
Re-Sign
-Kew
-Griff
-Emile (under the cap)

Release
-Goodwin
-Brown
-Ward
-Mitchell
-Gibbs
-Bridges

Sign
-Quality Marquee CM
-Proven LB (Brad Smith on Loan maybe)
-Burns
-R Griffiths

joel31
18-01-2014, 10:46 AM
Griff of course, Mitchell for back-up, Kew and possibly Ward if he continues to impress

joel31
18-01-2014, 10:47 AM
We need a creative No.10

boz-monaut
18-01-2014, 11:10 AM
some competent Nos. 1-9 would help too

The Dunster
18-01-2014, 12:22 PM
Kew - Re-sign
Brown - Re-sign, but on a substantially lower wage until he can prove he is worth more money.
Heskey - Not as a marquee - only under the cap [unlikely he'd agree]
Goodwin - release. He's got no right foot and every defender in the league knows it. He's not hopeless but I don't see him becoming the player we all hoped he would.
Gibbs - . release . We can always get him or similar on a loan if required.
Mitchell - Release. On the rare occasions we require him we could simply reshuffle the pack to accommodate.
Bridges - Release.
Ward - Undecided. Lets see how he goes first.
Joel Griffiths - If he wants a contract we give him one. If he wants to look at his options, then we don't enter into a bidding war and simply thank him for this year and move on.
Solari - Undecided - I'd be happy to let him go if he doesn't look like challenging BK in the next year or so for the back-up spot.

Signings - We should be looking for a #10 and paying good coin to secure one.

russjaybee
18-01-2014, 01:14 PM
Might want to re-think your choice of words for Kew and Brown Dunster :P

Schultz
18-01-2014, 02:17 PM
GVE has to go first.

I believe we would see improvements across the park, especially amongst the younger players, given the right backing.
Allow them to play and build confidence which we're not seeing at the moment.

redwah
18-01-2014, 02:28 PM
GVE has to go first.

I believe we would see improvements across the park, especially amongst the younger players, given the right backing.
Allow them to play and build confidence which we're not seeing at the moment.

That's it isn't it. Most of us would agree that the bulk of the squad should be good enough to get us finals football but as evident for the past 2 1/2 seasons the coach/manager simply doesn't know how to get the best from this group.

I was all for bridges getting a run at 10, as long as he played like ADP or Ono, slowing things down and picking the pass but he just seems to be way off in most things he tries so time to move on. As for Heskey, I've loved having him in the team but he's not working out this year. Yeah injuries have stifled him, as well as the shit set up from the coach but if we could get a Berisha we'd be heaps more lethal.

I don't know who's going to be the next manager but I honestly think if he has any level of man management skills, something the current manager lacks, we will see massive improvement in all our squad. Technically we may not be Barcelona but we do have a young, fit, quick mobile squad that if backed could surprise a lot of people.

GazFish35
18-01-2014, 04:11 PM
That's it isn't it. Most of us would agree that the bulk of the squad should be good enough to get us finals football but as evident for the past 2 1/2 seasons the coach/manager simply doesn't know how to get the best from this group.

I was all for bridges getting a run at 10, as long as he played like ADP or Ono, slowing things down and picking the pass but he just seems to be way off in most things he tries so time to move on. As for Heskey, I've loved having him in the team but he's not working out this year. Yeah injuries have stifled him, as well as the shit set up from the coach but if we could get a Berisha we'd be heaps more lethal.

I don't know who's going to be the next manager but I honestly think if he has any level of man management skills, something the current manager lacks, we will see massive improvement in all our squad. Technically we may not be Barcelona but we do have a young, fit, quick mobile squad that if backed could surprise a lot of people.

Well said.

We now have the cattle, we just need a smarter boss.

Hunter403
18-01-2014, 04:16 PM
New coach and a creative 10. With both the young blokes who have lost confidence could well rediscover it. We have under utilised Heskey from the start so any new manager had better have an idea on how to use him effectively if we are to keep him. Same with Griff.

russjaybee
18-01-2014, 04:41 PM
Can't say I think we have that strong of a squad, 1 rb, 1 un-tested lb and a lb-come-winger who's also unproven at this level.

Before griff we had 1 old striker who was always going to rely on the players around him to work well and 1 un-proven young striker with potential (granted I actually do rate tagz).

It's a very in-experienced squad built on potential. There's lots of shoehorning and converting players (think goodwin, pepper, even zadkid to an extent).

Having said all that I do actually think we have some good players, better than we're seeing through GvE. Players like Brillante, Taggart, Goodwin, Hoole etc I think could be good performers but I just don't think GvE is the man for the job. Goodwin is playing on the left with Heskey up front and still consistently cuts inside and re-cycles the ball rather than hitting the byline and crossing to the big marn. I have come to the conclusion that this is direct coaches orders as he want's to be Arsenal or Barca and have ball retention as key. Impotent possession etc.

redwah
18-01-2014, 05:45 PM
Can't say I think we have that strong of a squad, 1 rb, 1 un-tested lb and a lb-come-winger who's also unproven at this level.

Before griff we had 1 old striker who was always going to rely on the players around him to work well and 1 un-proven young striker with potential (granted I actually do rate tagz).

It's a very in-experienced squad built on potential. There's lots of shoehorning and converting players (think goodwin, pepper, even zadkid to an extent).

Having said all that I do actually think we have some good players, better than we're seeing through GvE. Players like Brillante, Taggart, Goodwin, Hoole etc I think could be good performers but I just don't think GvE is the man for the job. Goodwin is playing on the left with Heskey up front and still consistently cuts inside and re-cycles the ball rather than hitting the byline and crossing to the big marn. I have come to the conclusion that this is direct coaches orders as he want's to be Arsenal or Barca and have ball retention as key. Impotent possession etc.

Granted we need probably a starting right back and cover for Nevile. Centre half we are fine if Kew re-signs. Midfield, I think Kanta, Zad & Beard make a quality unit, see our away game against roar of the potential defensively, in attack we need more creativity. Pepper, Ward & Caravella can cover. Wide I think Hoole has shown promise but didn't he start out as a defender? Goodwin has the ability but GVE has drained all confidence from him. Attacking Taggart looks the future but the one year contract is a worry.If Heskey stays I agree he needs to fit under the cap and the funds made available for a replacement. If griffo thrives and stays all the good, if burns returns the same.

So for me we need to strengthen r fullback, and an international 9 or 10 plus some squad strengthening...not much to ask hey.

Tommyjet
18-01-2014, 05:47 PM
Can't say I think we have that strong of a squad, 1 rb, 1 un-tested lb and a lb-come-winger who's also unproven at this level.

Before griff we had 1 old striker who was always going to rely on the players around him to work well and 1 un-proven young striker with potential (granted I actually do rate tagz).

It's a very in-experienced squad built on potential. There's lots of shoehorning and converting players (think goodwin, pepper, even zadkid to an extent).

Having said all that I do actually think we have some good players, better than we're seeing through GvE. Players like Brillante, Taggart, Goodwin, Hoole etc I think could be good performers but I just don't think GvE is the man for the job. Goodwin is playing on the left with Heskey up front and still consistently cuts inside and re-cycles the ball rather than hitting the byline and crossing to the big marn. I have come to the conclusion that this is direct coaches orders as he want's to be Arsenal or Barca and have ball retention as key. Impotent possession etc.

I think we are good enough at right back but left back has always been a worry for me. Maybe a visa spot used there next year along with a #10 and maybe a winger depending on what happens with burns.

sanchez
18-01-2014, 07:34 PM
Next years squad;

Coach: Clipboard

1. Birraz
2. Reegz
3-8. Anyone
9. Griff
10-11. Anyone
Reserves. Anyone

Prediction: First

plague
18-01-2014, 07:43 PM
Next years squad;

Coach: Clipboard

1. Birraz
2. Reegz
3-8. Anyone
9. Griff
10-11. Anyone
Reserves. Anyone

Prediction: First


Ive worn 11 my whole life Sanch.
ready to step up (as long as Clipboard wants me).
Playing with Griff phwoooaaarrrrr

Premy
18-01-2014, 08:11 PM
Granted we need probably a starting right back and cover for Nevile. Centre half we are fine if Kew re-signs. Midfield, I think Kanta, Zad & Beard make a quality unit, see our away game against roar of the potential defensively, in attack we need more creativity. Pepper, Ward & Caravella can cover. Wide I think Hoole has shown promise but didn't he start out as a defender? Goodwin has the ability but GVE has drained all confidence from him. Attacking Taggart looks the future but the one year contract is a worry.If Heskey stays I agree he needs to fit under the cap and the funds made available for a replacement. If griffo thrives and stays all the good, if burns returns the same.

So for me we need to strengthen r fullback, and an international 9 or 10 plus some squad strengthening...not much to ask hey.
Zads can play RB IMO.
what we need is someone in midfield who can control the game and a solid LB everywhere else is pretty well coved. move to a 442 diamond formation
GK- Birra, BK
RB- Zads, Neville, Hoole
CB- Regz, Kew, Chappy, New? CB
LB- New LB??, Chappy
CM- Beard, Kanta, New CM, Zads
RM- Hoole, Zads, R.Griff???
LM- Burns??, Tagz
St- Heskey, Griff, Tagz

New CB
New LB
New CM

Sign
-R.Griff
-Burns
Should see us pretty well covered for every position then

MFKS
18-01-2014, 08:12 PM
Next years squad;

Coach: Clipboard

1. Birraz
2. Reegz
3-8. Anyone
9. Griff
10-11. Anyone
Reserves. Anyone

Prediction: First

Great side

Can I get the gig as Spokesman for the Clipboard??

Press Conferences will be full of expeletives and ranting

lquiquer
18-01-2014, 08:50 PM
Press Conferences will be full of expeletives and ranting

Please no : "we talk about that all week and at half time"

:banned:

longshot
18-01-2014, 09:04 PM
I think most of you guys have short memories. Brown came to us with a lot of talent and GVE has worn him down to ordinary.
Goodwin came to us with amazing talent and started unbelievably then GVE started messing with him benching him after being in the best players. After his Reading trial and Socceroo appearances GVE seemed to really mess with his head. Under a new coach he could be back to his best. If we let him go as some of you suggest he will come back and haunt us like others GVE has amazingly let go. He came to us as a left back and we are desperate for an attacking left back but GVE refuses to play him there. Some of these young guys have talent to burn unfortunately GVE is burning their talent.

Tommyjet
18-01-2014, 10:14 PM
I know tinks has no money but anelka or drogba marquee through a quick from their mate the griff. One can dream

Tommyjet
18-01-2014, 10:16 PM
I think most of you guys have short memories. Brown came to us with a lot of talent and GVE has worn him down to ordinary.
Goodwin came to us with amazing talent and started unbelievably then GVE started messing with him benching him after being in the best players. After his Reading trial and Socceroo appearances GVE seemed to really mess with his head. Under a new coach he could be back to his best. If we let him go as some of you suggest he will come back and haunt us like others GVE has amazingly let go. He came to us as a left back and we are desperate for an attacking left back but GVE refuses to play him there. Some of these young guys have talent to burn unfortunately GVE is burning their talent.
I agree, with gve said to be sacked, we could see an improved brown and Goodwin not just because gve isn't there but also playing for new contract here or anywhere, that goes for the rest of the team ofcourse

joel31
18-01-2014, 10:27 PM
I know tinks has no money but anelka or drogba marquee through a quick from their mate the griff. One can dream
They need to play with a quality player again. Theres none of that at West Brom and Galatasaray

halo se7en
19-01-2014, 08:02 AM
I agree Goodwin could go back to LB. Has more pace than Pepper to get back, and won't have as much pressure on him to attack. Usually when FBs attack only a few times a game, it's more unexpected and not as easily defended.

russjaybee
20-01-2014, 10:00 AM
Yeah I was just thinking this morning, why has Goodwin not had a run at LB recently, I know he maybe did a little earlier in the season? But it's obvious Gallaway hasn't really been performing that well, Goodwin is actually a LB by trade, well he was until coming here. Also we would actually suit having over-lapping wing-backs.

lil_masi
20-01-2014, 10:37 AM
If we re-sign Kew and Goody, we'll only have 6 spots left on our roster (5 if Ox is counted) - not really gonna be the new managers squad!

joel31
20-01-2014, 11:06 AM
He can always terminate contracts

Jetmaster
20-01-2014, 11:11 AM
He can always terminate contracts

Yes - but they are still paid out under the salary cap....no room to get new players.

russjaybee
20-01-2014, 11:15 AM
Surely there wont be any re-signings till the new manager is appointed? I assume the jets have someone pretty much lined up already?.. Actually knowing our club, probably not.

joel31
20-01-2014, 11:28 AM
Surely there wont be any re-signings till the new manager is appointed? I assume the jets have someone pretty much lined up already?.. Actually knowing our club, probably not.
Quick decisions for this type of thing are not ideal but I hope they have someone lined up by finals time