2014 Zone League 1 Thread

[Bon]

Huge result for suns!

Massive result!!!

[Fridge]

Games at Jesmond off today.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Just to further elaborate. At this stage we're aiming to play 1st grade Wednesday and host the lower grades Thursday.

[hawk]

Just to further elaborate. At this stage we're aiming to play 1st grade Wednesday and host the lower grades Thursday.

forecast is raining till friday. Could be wrong of course but what happens if ya cant get on?

[Fridge]

forecast is raining till friday. Could be wrong of course but what happens if ya cant get on?

Had a email from the Zone boss man this week which says if 1st leg matches are not played by leg 2 then leg 2 will be a knock out to GF, no away goals.

[Lofty]

And what happens if second legs are unable to be played?

[namwob99]

And what happens if second legs are unable to be played?

Highest rank team go through?

[Lofty]

Highest rank team go through?

And what about yesterday's teams. If second leg is unable to be played?

[Beppe]

Its not complex guys.
For yesterdays games, if second leg isn't played, the result of the first leg will stand. (Therefor Kotara, Suns, Suns should go through)
For today's games, if they cant get 1st/2nd leg on, then highest ranked team will go through. (Suns, Kotara, Suburbs)
This is how it should be, and this is how it would have to be.

[C'mon man]

Why cant Jesmond move this fixture somewhere else ?? Have jesmond officials explored this option - playing games on Thursday is stupid then to back up saturday

Surely Suburbs field would have been alright yesterday

[Ranger-86]

Why cant Jesmond move this fixture somewhere else ?? Have jesmond officials explored this option - playing games on Thursday is stupid then to back up saturday

Surely Suburbs field would have been alright yesterday

You would think its in jesmonds best interest to get the game on early this week, finishing 3rd they are on the chopping block if no games get on . They should be contacting the nelson bay , game guaranteed to get on there. Even old heaton park From what I remember it was ok with the rain

[pv4]

Even old heaton park From what I remember it was ok with the rain

:rof: I too made the mistake of suggesting Heaton to the Jeso boys once.

Seems to me that football doesn't belong @ Jesmond Park.... Leave it to the refs and disc golfers, I say.

[Bon]

Leave it to the refs and disc golfers, I say.

Uh oh.. Are you trying to get Grimario frothing up?..

[Nou Camp]

wonder how a few of the older bodies will feel on saturday after playing tough games mid week

[Fridge]

Surely Suburbs field would have been alright yesterday[/QUOTE]

No it wasn't.

[Lofty]

Here's the Suns goals vs Bero on the weekend..

http://youtu.be/VS9tapOqB0M?t=55s

[Nou Camp]

Suns vs Bero will be moved to Magic Park Broadmeadow if the weather holds out
Game will be moved back to Connolly Park Carrington if its too wet to play there

[KSSFC]

Suns vs Bero will be moved to Magic Park Broadmeadow if the weather holds out
Game will be moved back to Connolly Park Carrington if its too wet to play there

I assume that includes the lower grades as well being moved to Magic Park, weather permitting?

[Lofty]

I assume that includes the lower grades as well being moved to Magic Park, weather permitting?

I believe so. I'm sure all clubs will be notified shortly.
Weather permitting; third grade fixtures between Kotara & N Bay, reserve grade Suns & N Bay and first grade Suns & Bero moved to Magic park, same times as usual on Sunday 31/08/14.
If the weather does not hold up, games will be rescheduled to Connolly Park.

[roundballsarebetter]

Just to further elaborate. At this stage we're aiming to play 1st grade Wednesday and host the lower grades Thursday.

Any back up plans??

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Anyone interested....

We're doing what we can to get these fixtures on, including exploring the option of moving it away from Jesmond Park as it was pretty ordinary yesty and although there's some sun now, I'm not sure how long it will last and it pissed down last night.

If there's an official from another ground who knows their ground is somehow fine we're happy to hear from you about prospect of playing there.

[Lofty]

Anyone interested....

We're doing what we can to get these fixtures on, including exploring the option of moving it away from Jesmond Park as it was pretty ordinary yesty and although there's some sun now, I'm not sure how long it will last and it pissed down last night.

If there's an official from another ground who knows their ground is somehow fine we're happy to hear from you about prospect of playing there.

Connolly Park isn't too bad. The pitch in the middle is a bit soft, but I'd say it's playable. We haven't had any training sessions called off at all.

[pv4]

If there's an official from another ground who knows their ground is somehow fine we're happy to hear from you about prospect of playing there.

Shouldn't it be the other way around in terms of who does the legwork?

It's a shame that Jesmond Park has again not held up in the weather. Has there been any talks of relocating the club permanently?

[a-gunners]

Can't control the weather

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Thanks Pv4 for more of your words of wisdom. Now run along.

Just updating everyone that, surprise surprise, Jesmond Park is cactus. We've been down to Heaton Park and its a possibility. We're meeting down there later this afternoon, in time to make the call and advise everyone.

Spoke to Damian from Suburbs whilst down there and will continue to liaise with him.

[Lofty]

Shouldn't it be the other way around in terms of who does the legwork?

It's a shame that Jesmond Park has again not held up in the weather. Has there been any talks of relocating the club permanently?

I'm sure Jesmond are doing the best they can to get the game going as it is in their best interest to get the games played to avoid dropping out without playing a game after finishing below Suburbs.

[C'mon man]

where is heaton park??

[Premy]

where is heaton park??
Behind KFC

[Lofty]

Behind KFC

Good post match feed. Finger lickin' good

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Tonight's game Jes v Suburbs is unfortunately off. We were all but set to play at Heaton but NCC wouldn't open ground (even with Newcastle Football speaking with them) and the recent showers didn't help our cause. Looks like it's a one-off game on their deck for a spot in the GF.

We'll know at 2pm tomorrow if either Jesmond Park or Heaton Park is open and fit for tomorrow's games, if not I guess all 3 grades will be in the same situation.

[pv4]

Tonight's game Jes v Suburbs is unfortunately off. We were all but set to play at Heaton but NCC wouldn't open ground (even with Newcastle Football speaking with them) and the recent showers didn't help our cause. Looks like it's a one-off game on their deck for a spot in the GF.

We'll know at 2pm tomorrow if either Jesmond Park or Heaton Park is open and fit for tomorrow's games, if not I guess all 3 grades will be in the same situation.

So the first grade game is called off for tonight, but if the sun shines and weather isn't bad they'll play the reserves and thirds tomorrow night? Why wouldn't they prioritize the first grade game for potentially tomorrow?

[a-gunners]

Agreed and maybe push 2nd leg to Sunday for an extra day recovery. Also ground recovery

[C'mon man]

These midweek games should just be cancelled so the teams can just concentrate on getting a training session in before straight knockout game on Saturday. There is no point delaying the fact - we will not be able to play 2moz

[gny]

So much rain May aswell wash burbs ground out now and focus on the gf haha,

[Premy]

So much rain May aswell wash burbs ground out now and focus on the gf haha,Maybe instead of trolling other leagues threads you could concentrate on your own Semi :roflz:

[Lofty]

Pretty sure if Bero & Suns don't get on this weekend, then Bero will go through. Tough call on Suns after winning first leg at their own ground. Hopefully this rain eases up a bit and the games can be played!

[Nou Camp]

how we looking Jesmond and suburbs??
bit of sun out, are we at the grounds with large mirrors reflecting additional light and heat to affected areas...

[C'mon man]

Kotara have been notified that games are off - suprise suprise

[hawk]

Pretty sure if Bero & Suns don't get on this weekend, then Bero will go through. Tough call on Suns after winning first leg at their own ground. Hopefully this rain eases up a bit and the games can be played!

doesnt the 1st leg count as completing the final?

[Nou Camp]

doesnt the 1st leg count as completing the final?

is there actual pre written rules somewhere or does the federation just decide what they deem is fair?

[Beachedas]

Pretty sure if Bero & Suns don't get on this weekend, then Bero will go through. Tough call on Suns after winning first leg at their own ground. Hopefully this rain eases up a bit and the games can be played!

Would be a tough call on the Suns after winning the first game, but technically the game is only half over therefore you would think Bero should go through based on finishing higher, but hopefully rain goes away and all games are on

[Fridge]

is there actual pre written rules somewhere or does the federation just decide what they deem is fair?

Just received this from the boss man.


Afternoon,

League 1, 2 & 3 have commenced their Semi Final process, some have completed their first leg and others have not. Premier Division commences this weekend and they may meet the same obstacle with regard to the washout of venues. In addition to the email sent last week I now add the following:

League 1, 2, 3

If Leg 1 has not been completed then it is now declared cancelled; move onto Leg 2 this weekend, take all necessary steps to play the match (as noted below #2) if washed out you will have the opportunity to reset for mid-week to obtain as result – this match is now a ‘knockout’ match, winner is through to the Grand Final (#5). Extra Time for 1st Grade only (2 x 10 mins), then Shootout, other Grades to Shootout.

If you have completed Leg 1 and Leg 2 is washed out, the opportunity to reset next week is available; if this match is not played, Leg 1 result will be cancelled and the two teams finishing 1st & 2nd on the Ladder will progress to the GF.

Premier Division

Take note of the above direction and the information below.

________________________________________
1. Play all matches with safety a priority.
2. If you can move to another venue then do so; contact all clubs at your ground and contact Gail or myself to pass the change onto the State League Referees.
3. With the Referee involved decide if postponing 3rd & or Res Grade and only playing 1st Grade is viable.
4. Any matches washed out on the weekend will have an opportunity to be reset next week before Leg 2.
5. If these matches are not played by Leg 2; then the match is cancelled and Leg 2 becomes a ‘knockout’ match to reach the Grand Final. NO AWAY GOALS will be involved in the outcome.
6. If you ground has no chance of playing on the weekend, then contact Gail in the normal procedure for notifications of washouts.
7. Start your negotiations for resets immediately; the two 1st Grade Clubs will nominate a day for their match – in League Two/Three Res Grade will play on the same night; if League One, 1st will play on the determined night with 3rd & Res Grade either the night before or after.
________________________________________

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

For all those that feel hard done by, I think this is equally frustrating for all and it's interesting to note that the only NCC ground open is #2.

As for the discussion above re: Bero v Suns. No way! Yes Bero are minor premiers but they had the opportunity to host Suns and got beat on their own deck. Rain between now and next Friday and I'd say Suns would deserve to go through. Wont come to that though, confident there will be an opportunity for us all to play.

Just got email that GS v Jes has been moved to Sunday at Ulinga. Would have been nice to end the season or celebrate a g/f birth on Saturday night but well done Suburbs for being pro-active.

[Lofty]

It is a tough call on the Suns, but that's life. It doesn't take away the joy we had in beating them on their own deck last week. Don't worry, it's just a little extra motivation (not that we needed any) to go out and finish the job on our own ground this weekend!
I was also just notified that our 3rd grade game (I'm assuming all fixtures 2 v 3) has been moved to Sunday @ Ulinga Park - Cardiff.

[gny]

Maybe instead of trolling other leagues threads you could concentrate on your own Semi :roflz:

Brilliant premy haha, shame use couldn't by the league this season lol

[Premy]

Brilliant premy haha, shame use couldn't by the league this season lollol is CT dividing up his fortune this year or did he keep it to himself. Couple of top drawers on Sunday BTW that one you tip on to the bar was Brilliant.

[gny]

lol is CT dividing up his fortune this year or did he keep it to himself. Couple of top drawers on Sunday BTW that one you tip on to the bar was Brilliant.

He Did it for the love of the club haha,

[C'mon man]

so is it confirmed that 2v3 fixtures have all been moved to Ulinga on Sunday ??

[Fridge]

so is it confirmed that 2v3 fixtures have all been moved to Ulinga on Sunday ??
Yes

[pv4]

so is it confirmed that 2v3 fixtures have all been moved to Ulinga on Sunday ??

What is the drainage like out at Ulinga?

[seldom]

What is the drainage like out at Ulinga?

Here we go:tongue:

[Bon]

Here we go:tongue:

:popcorn:

[The Magician]

819

[ForeverRed]

The magician entering the Baltic Sea to swim to his beloved Greek Islands 😄😃😀

[Nou Camp]

back to geography school FR

Magician you just worry about having Magic park ready for this Sunday before talking about Ulinga

[ForeverRed]

Haha, all in good fun

[ForeverRed]

All games to go ahead at ulinga tomorrow

[MFKS]

All games to go ahead at ulinga tomorrow
Forza FR's Drainage:yay:

[Lofty]

Results at Connelly so far;
Thirds Kotara 2 - 1 (6-1 agg) N Bay
Ressies Suns 4 - 1 (9-3 agg) N Bay

At Ulinga;
Thirds Suns 1-1 (4-2 penalties) Suburbs

[KSSFC]

From Carrington
3rd Grade Kotara 2 - 1 Nelson Bay (Kotara win 6-1 on aggregate)
Res Grade Suns 4 - 1 Nelson Bay (Suns win 9-3 on aggregate) Could be wrong about that final score and aggregate, but its close to that.

From Ulinga
3rd Grade Suburbs 1 - Suns 1 (Suns win on penalties 4-2)
Res Grade Kotara 2 - Warners Bay 0

So Suns vs Kotara in 3rds and ressies.

[Cuz]

Rams win 5-3 ! Go the ramzzzz!

[Nou Camp]

From Carrington
Bero 4 suns 0

[Beppe]

1st grade match reports?

[Lofty]

Bero scored 2 in the last few minutes of the first half. Suns didn't deserve to win at all. Bero played a smarter game and deserved the result. It was very scrappy overall, but bero were the better side and wanted it more..

[ForeverRed]

Enjoyable day hosting zone league one at ulinga today, well done to all clubs involved, hope everyone enjoyed their day, have to say the pitch was quite good considering the the weather in the past few days, it's all about drainage folks, haha

[westywayno]

one to go RAM'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
ps Could not get a word in today geat work Darty,Nody and all others in the Stafford stand added to the great spectical.

[RANGER09]

Rams win 5-3 ! Go the ramzzzz!

In normal time or did it go to penalties?

[Cuz]

Normal time ranger, rams up 2 nil, then a lumberjack hatty to 3-2 , then some quality play and determination rams got the win

[RANGER09]

Well done ! Good effort 1st year in promotion , one better than us last season, good luck to the Rams next weekend , will be a tough one against the Bero boys!

[C'mon man]

I think the best sides all year have made 3rds and ressies GF !! But if u said to me at the start of the year if Bero and Jesmond would be in 1st GF I would of laughed !! Well done to those two sides you guys should be proud! Can't wait till next Sunday !! C'mon the Tigers !!

[Premy]

Normal time ranger, rams up 2 nil, then a lumberjack hatty to 3-2 , then some quality play and determination rams got the winNo mention of the rams being up 2-1 and playing against 10 men for well over 60 minutes and scoring 3 goals in the last 10 mins against a very tired Suburb side that looked the better side even with a player down???

[a-gunners]

Looking for a bite premy? It was just before ht that suburbs lost a player and jesmond were deservedly 2-1 up. Better team not sure about that either lez and bobby were good but that was the only real threat

[Beppe]

No mention of the rams being up 2-1 and playing against 10 men for well over 60 minutes and scoring 3 goals in the last 10 mins against a very tired Suburb side that looked the better side even with a player down???

who got sent?

[Lofty]

90 minutes played from each side. Don't think suburbs can't sook about the result. Keep your 11 men on the pitch if you need that to get the result. Otherwise you gotta cop it.

[C'mon man]

From what I saw jesmond did well! Suburbs in my opinion struggled with the fact that they weren't on top! Suburbs crowd was shameful with the way they carried on at times! Well done Jeso your a big chance in th GF

[hawk]

thats a great result for rams. I didnt think they could turn that dip in form around against a very good suburbs side.

[Premy]

Looking for a bite premy? It was just before ht that suburbs lost a player and jesmond were deservedly 2-1 up. Better team not sure about that either lez and bobby were good but that was the only real threat
Definitely don't want to take anything away from Jesmond they played really good and fought hard but if Cuz is going to give a little report on the match then you would expect him to mention one of the biggest factors in the match.
Edit: the send off was around the 30th minute mark

[Premy]

From what I saw jesmond did well! Suburbs in my opinion struggled with the fact that they weren't on top! Suburbs crowd was shameful with the way they carried on at times! Well done Jeso your a big chance in th GF
Do explain how? I thought both sets of support were in good voice and good spirit which added to the game. I think the biggest struggle we had was running out of gas in the last 15mins.

[Premy]

90 minutes played from each side. Don't think suburbs can't sook about the result. Keep your 11 men on the pitch if you need that to get the result. Otherwise you gotta cop it.

Definitely not sooking just asking Cuz why he left out a big point in his report.

[Cuz]

Sorry about that one premy. Don't know how I let that slip.
Rams up 2-1 , burbs reduced to 10 for well over 60. Sorted.

[Premy]

Sorry about that one premy. Don't know how I let that slip.
Rams up 2-1 , burbs reduced to 10 for well over 60. Sorted.
:lol: cheers

[C'mon man]

99% of your supporters were great and i love the fact you guys turn out in numbers but that old pomy guy is just a dickhead and some of his calls were pathetic

[Ninja]

Honestly though, was a very tough game to play in.

We (suburbs) came out maybe a little too fired up which showed from our 7-8 yellows and a red. Credit to Jesmond for how unphased they were, they kept pushing even after some brutal tackles from us. Shout out to Nathan Andrews there, gun player and still forcing chances late in the game even when he was ****ed. We always believed we'd come back and win it but we pushed too hard for the 3-2 and had no juice left.

As far as the banter from the crowd, the atmosphere was amazing. It's great to see the level of support from the crowd that both teams had yesterday, really lifted everyone on the field. Though if we're going to call out particular members of the crowd for inappropriate banter, I'd like to mention that it went both ways. I was pretty disgusted with some (racist) remarks I heard from the Jesmond supporters. If you're going to dish out something like that, don't come on here and bitch when it comes back at you.

In the end though, Jesmond pulled out the result and the truth is they outplayed us when it mattered. Best of luck to them next week, I hope they win it.

Meanwhile, I'll be licking my wounds. Busted up knee, bruised from my shoulder to elbow (pretty sure I strained my bicep), back like a pensioner and a pulled heartilage. Probably wouldn't be able to back up next week anyway. Why do I play this sport? Cos **** you, that's why. Will just have to win it next year, Forza Kingfisho!

[Cuz]

Racist remarks from jeso ? All I heard was a burbs supporter call a bloke an Asian c***! Pathetic really

[Cuz]

As I'm sure a lot heard it as he didn't whisper

[Ninja]

Racist remarks from jeso ?

Yeah, that's what I said.

[C'mon man]

Hey Ninja do you think you guys will hold on to Lez and Bobby for next year?

[Cuz]

I didn't hear anything of the sort. Not once.

[Ninja]

I didn't hear anything of the sort. Not once.

Cool.


Hey Ninja do you think you guys will hold on to Lez and Bobby for next year?

Hope so man, the boys all get on well and we've always had a strong counter attacking game so our system compliments their strengths and visa versa.

[C'mon man]

well unlucky on yesterday mate but hopefully all the suburbs supporters can come on sunday and cheer on the Kotara in the lower grades

except that old pommy fella!!

[Premy]

99% of your supporters were great and i love the fact you guys turn out in numbers but that old pomy guy is just a dickhead and some of his calls were pathetic
If anything he said was inappropriate or out of line PM me and I'll happily have a chat to him but if it was just a stupid call that didn't make sense that's just him, his got the worse concept of banter going but it's loud.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Yesterdays match at Ulinga must have been a cracker for the neutral and fans of both clubs. I think it's already been said from elsewhere but thanks to South Cardiff for hosting our match day. I hope you made some good coin out of it and hence made it worthwhile for you. Cheers to Garden Suburb president Damian too who kept us posted all the way.
Firstly Lez does divide opinion but the quality of his latter 2 goals was quite outstanding. There's a lot that goes toward being the best player in the comp so I'm not willing to make that call, but hard to argue with his playing ability being the most effective.
Re: the red card. My watch said on 35 mins. I think someone from GS has already mentioned how you were flying into tackles so I don't need to elaborate. The red was coming. We got one yellow for a late but not malicious tackle on Bobby who's speed simply got the better of our stopper.
Re: the crowd. I didn't hear anything that overstepped the mark from either set, but hardly was listening out for it either from the dugout. Just glad our supporters more than matched the noise with the massive GS contingent.
Nothing has been mentioned of the ref who I thought had a very good game. Certainly shouldn't be any complaints because if there was team who could have got an extra pen it was us.
There were quality goals from both teams but I honestly think the difference was our comradery, discipline and we simply didn't have a bad player. I'm not sure Garden Suburb can say that was the case for them in any of those 3 areas.
The overwhelming majority were very good sports after the game it must be said, shaking hands and genuinely wishing us the best of luck for next week. A few even took the time to pop their heads into our sheds or stay around for a chat afterward.

[C'mon man]

Hey can someone tell me if next weeks GFs (in the lower grades) have extra-time if needed or does just 1st grade have it

[Premy]

Hey can someone tell me if next weeks GFs (in the lower grades) have extra-time if needed or does just 1st grade have it
Just 1st grade, same as the Semi's

[Bon]

I know a few of the other boys (Premy and Ninja) have already said it, but congratulations to Jesmond on their win.. Hard fought game, a little spiteful in parts but overall I think it was played in good spirits..
It must have been a corker of a game to watch as a neutral supporter. Back and forth, had a bit of everything - cards, penalty, send-offs, some amazing goals..
Going 2-0 down and losing a player relatively early on was always going to make it an uphill battle for us, however we showed some heart and fought back to take the lead.. Credit to Jesmo for using their width and really stretching us out, the last 15 minutes our gastanks were empty and they never gave up..

Should be a ripper of a match against Bero, I'll definitely be getting there to check it out..

As for all of this talk about the "banter" that went on.. To be honest, on the field anything and everything that I heard was all good, light-hearted and well-aimed (I even heard the Jezzo supporters cheering on Westy Wayno at one point!! hahaha).. I wasn't aware of any "unpleasantness" allegedly occurring until after the game when I was back in the sheds..

[Football life]

Big congrats to Bero. Would be great to see them win minor and major, not easy to do!

[NWM]

From what I saw jesmond did well! Suburbs in my opinion struggled with the fact that they weren't on top! Suburbs crowd was shameful with the way they carried on at times! Well done Jeso your a big chance in th GF

At least you didn't have to endure the Fantastic and Classy Bero supporters who at 4-0 up still had the graciousness to tell the Suns First Grade team to grab their passports and F@*% Off. They were the better team but dear God that makes my blood boil and I'm not ethnic!

[Lofty]

At least you didn't have to endure the Fantastic and Classy Bero supporters who at 4-0 up still had the graciousness to tell the Suns First Grade team to grab their passports and F@*% Off. They were the better team but dear God that makes my blood boil and I'm not ethnic!

HA! You seem surprised! That would have been one of the nicest things that I've heard come out from that crowd over the years.

[C'mon man]

haha i heard from a Bero supporter that the suns kicked the shit out of the bero players all game.....finally gave some back after all the years :)

[Shayne]

haha i heard from a Bero supporter that the suns kicked the shit out of the bero players all game.....finally gave some back after all the years :)

So being racist is an ok reaction to the opposition playing physical?

Alternatively, people could stop saying stupid shit like that and accept that racism isn't accepted in this sport. If you want to carry on like an idiot, go watch Thugby.
Racism is obviously bad enough in this sport without ridiculous remarks like this.

Hopefully there is none of this crap on the weekend. Good luck to both teams in the GF.

[Stephen McTowelie]

So being racist is an ok reaction to the opposition playing physical?

Alternatively, people could stop saying stupid shit like that and accept that racism isn't accepted in this sport. If you want to carry on like an idiot, go watch Thugby.
Racism is obviously bad enough in this sport without ridiculous remarks like this.

Hopefully there is none of this crap on the weekend. Good luck to both teams in the GF.

I didnt hear anything racist. Most of the abuse came from the Suns supporters sitting on the container. Plus the bar kept serving the Berro supporters so they didnt have a problem taking there cash. Berro players and supporters are good blokes. As for Thugby I bet you sit down and watch the footy every weekend.

[C'mon man]

no racism shouldnt be condoned at all and i dont condone it anywhere let alone at sporting fixture, but it was nice to hear that the suns returned a bit of fire on the field. Usually its Beresfield that are kicking the shit out of oppostion teams

[Shayne]

As for Thugby I bet you sit down and watch the footy every weekend.

Nope. Hate it. Referees are worse than we get on weekends ;)

[outsider]

Nope. Hate it. Referees are worse than we get on weekends ;)

getting a good one on Sunday

[Lofty]

I'll confirm, Suns did kick the shit out of Bero and I don't think it was appropriate, but they deserve it ;) It's the first time I've seen the Suns play the way they did, ever. It was disappointing to see that behaviour, because that's not what we are about. Especially when you're trying to egg it on to hope that Bero get involved and miss out on the GF - simply poor. Mind you, this happened in ressies too (from N Bay). Players in ressies were actually saying to each other let's get these c**ts so they miss the GF next week - I don't rate that sort of poor sportsmanship at all.
The racism card is something that's happened for years. I've learned to ignore that, but it does take some time as it's disgusting to hear and not needed. Call me a dirty c**t, not a dirty w*g c**t.

Anyway, I like the competiveness between Suns & Kotara. I have plenty of mates that play for them and couldn't be happier that we are both the only clubs with 2 teams in the GF. Good luck to all on Sunday, hopefully the sun comes out from behind the clouds and rain. Should be a cracking day of football @ Magic Park!

[Lofty]

no racism shouldnt be condoned at all and i dont condone it anywhere let alone at sporting fixture, but it was nice to hear that the suns returned a bit of fire on the field. Usually its Beresfield that are kicking the shit out of oppostion teams

+1

[Mitchy]

One incident where the suns keeper got sent off was embarrassing, knowing the keeper honestly thought he was a better person then that! I guess everyone gets caught up in the moment

I personally had top day on Sunday was good banter between both sets of fans, I can agree some people do overstep the mark and It isn't needed!

[Nou Camp]

i thought both teams gave as good as they got with both teams receiving a number of cards
agree we did lose our cool and our keeper lashed out which was out of character for him and deserved his straight red to make it equal numbers again at 10 v 10.
After the game was done and the dust had settled both sets of teams congratulated each other and i think it was all forgotten with both captains visting the opposition sheds for some well wishes
heard a few racist remarks on the day but you know what i dont care anymore coz if thats all you got to come out with than actually feel sorry you.
weve been coming here for a hundred years and if after a hundred years your only insult is to still call us/me the same 3 letter word well that just makes you look like an idiot
come on if youre gonna be racist at least make yourself look smart in the process, you can do so much better than calling me a wog...

[C'mon man]

so how you suns boys looking for sunday - cant wait for ressies best attack v best defence

and we have only played each other once which you guys did us in a close game

[Lofty]

so how you suns boys looking for sunday - cant wait for ressies best attack v best defence

and we have only played each other once which you guys did us in a close game

I'm looking a bit shabby today, but have a haircut appointment booked in tomorrow afternoon for a cut and beard trim. Should hopefully look alright for Sunday after that :P

[C'mon man]

nice one

[Lofty]

nice one

To be honest, not sure if we have any injuries or anything. One of our guys (second leading goal scorer) has a big job going on and can't get out of it for Sunday, so he is missing and will be missed!
How about you guys?

[C'mon man]

yeah pretty good we are missing two that are overseas and it would have been nice to have had some more games leading up to this game but what can you do!

[hawk]

i thought both teams gave as good as they got with both teams receiving a number of cards agree we did lose our cool and our keeper lashed out which was out of character for him and deserved his straight red to make it equal numbers again at 10 v 10. After the game was done and the dust had settled both sets of teams congratulated each other and i think it was all forgotten with both captains visting the opposition sheds for some well wishes heard a few racist remarks on the day but you know what i dont care anymore coz if thats all you got to come out with than actually feel sorry you. weve been coming here for a hundred years and if after a hundred years your only insult is to still call us/me the same 3 letter word well that just makes you look like an idiot come on if youre gonna be racist at least make yourself look smart in the process, you can do so much better than calling me a wog...

well put.

reminds me of that tism song i mght be a c*** but im not a f***ing c***.

[Nou Camp]

The Newcastle Suns would like to invite all players and supporters to the zone league one grand finals being held this Sunday at Magic Park Broadmeadow.

Third Grade kick off 10:30
Kotara vs Suns

Reserve Grade kick 12:45
Suns vs Kotara

First Grade kick off 3:00
Beresfield vs Jesmond

Good luck to all players and supporters on the day
hopefully the rain stays away
Everyone is more than welcome to bring their own marquees to set up for the day
there will be 2 or 3 canteens (depending on weather) set up around the ground
federation has issued 2 security guards for the day that will be checking bags on entry for alcohol and glass as it is a licensed premises
jumping castle for the kiddies will hopefully be there (subject to weather on the day)

[C'mon man]

that's awesome mate ! how's the groung holding up?

[Nou Camp]

that's awesome mate ! how's the groung holding up?

830

got this pic this afternoon

[Lofty]

Looks pretty good to me! Only a few weeks ago some jokers where having a whinge about the fact Suns are hosting the GF at a first division clubs ground.. Only club to have all teams in the finals, have two teams in the GF.
The ground looks fantastic and shaping up to be a fantastic day for football!

[C'mon man]

No liking this rain!!! Hope we get on tomoz

[KSSFC]

Grand final day at magic park
3rd grade kotara 2 -0 suns
Res grade kotara 2 - 2 suns ( kotara won 3-2 on penalties)

[hawk]

1st Bero 3-1 with 5 to go

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Congrats to Bero on minor and major premiership, the latter secured with 3-1 win over us yesty.

A 5 minute period in the first in which they scored 2 goals set up the win. We got one back and were knocking on the door for an equaliser, even hitting the crossbar but a slightly contentious penalty put the game to bed. I say slightly because it honestly could have gone either way and I don't have complaints as the ref saw it the way he did and ruled accordingly.

Couldn't be prouder of our mob. We were a tad awestruck for the occasion I think and beaten by a better team on the day in the end. Our support was great as were the neutrals who I think wanted our fairy tale after promotion to come true nearly as much as we did.

Enjoy it Bero. Minor and major is a great achievement and I thought you conducted yourselves very well. No complaints.

[C'mon man]

I have now .... I think come over my drunken stuper! but thank you to the suns for hosting a fantastic day! the reserve grade game in which I played was an amazing game... it was so close and it would have been a good one to watch... I think you would agree lukee_f ! terrible way to lose. well done Bero in first grade!
WELL DONE TO MY BROTHERS OF KOTARA winning ressies and thirds I ****in luv u guys...... ZIGGA ****IN ZIGGA

[NWM]

I have now .... I think come over my drunken stuper! but thank you to the suns for hosting a fantastic day! the reserve grade game in which I played was an amazing game... it was so close and it would have been a good one to watch... I think you would agree lukee_f ! terrible way to lose. well done Bero in first grade!
WELL DONE TO MY BROTHERS OF KOTARA winning ressies and thirds I ****in luv u guys...... ZIGGA ****IN ZIGGA

Obviously disappointed in losing that one(Reserve Grade), I was subbed off thus didn't get to compete in Pen's was a horrible scenario in the fact we didn't play our best in the most important game of the season. Lost the first and last game of the season and we're the best team through out. Well done to the Kotara boys and Bero Firsts, Enjoy the ZPL Hope you keep everyone and keep going.

P.S the farce with the penalty taking order was scandalous! Who the **** cares what order it goes in? I heard the ref ask our coach whoa re you first 5.... Not in order.

[C'mon man]

Yeah what was goin on with the ref and your coach afterwards?

[Nou Camp]

Yeah what was goin on with the ref and your coach afterwards?

got the order of our takers wrong
there was no way we would send a 17 year old kid out to be the last taker with everything on the line
has great ability to take a pen but you wouldnt send him last

anyways i think everything was forgotten not long after

until next year...

[C'mon man]

lukee_f didnt fancy a pen mate?

[outsider]

got the order of our takers wrong
there was no way we would send a 17 year old kid out to be the last taker with everything on the line
has great ability to take a pen but you wouldnt send him last

anyways i think everything was forgotten not long after

until next year...

Kicks were taken in the order nominated by your team official

[Nou Camp]

lukee_f didnt fancy a pen mate?

he left for overseas the day first thing monday morning dont think he'll reply

[Nou Camp]

Kicks were taken in the order nominated by your team official

no they wernt, hence why the kid started walking out 3rd for his pen and had to be called back and was told to go last

[eggball convert]

no they wernt, hence why the kid started walking out 3rd for his pen and had to be called back and was told to go last

So what number kicker was he down for when the refs asked your team for the first 5 kick takers?

[outsider]

no they wernt, hence why the kid started walking out 3rd for his pen and had to be called back and was told to go last

what I said

[NWM]

There were no numbers issued, Just the first 5. The ref never asked for an "order" per-say. But look the chips fell where they lay, we had 80mins to win the game and 5 penalties just the same as Kotara. So that's what our coach was blowing up about. Why an order is of that importance is my question, you have the first 5 so why bother with a specific order? It's not like you know your keeper will save penalty 3 or 2 or any advantage.

[pv4]

There were no numbers issued, Just the first 5. The ref never asked for an "order" per-sue. But look the chips fell where they lay, we had 80mins to win the game and 5 penalties just the same as Kotara. So that's what our coach was blowing up about. Why an order is of that importance is my question, you have the first 5 so why bother with a specific order? It's not like you know your keeper will save penalty 3 or 2 or any advantage.

I've never been involved in a penalty shootout where the ref hasn't demanded the order of the first 5 beforehand tbh - it is strange if they didn't ask for it in this game, or if they changed the numbers of the order. My guess is the team official accidentally gave the wrong numbers/order, but obviously I wasn't there and can't back said claim up.

I asked a ref once why they needed the specific order and it was "so they made sure the same guy didn't kick it twice before the entire team had a kick each". Which made me never understand why they couldn't just record the number of the kicktaker after the kick, but anyway.

[Bremsstrahlung]

There is always a predetermined order of kickers.
That's part of the joys of the penalty shoutout.
Even juniors have to designate a particular order.
World cups they designate a particular order...
NPL they designate a particular order.

And it's for the reason you mentioned, so teams cannot change the order to suit their needs. Eg if johnny get nervous and you want him to take a pressure free kick you can't send him in 3rd at 2-0 if he was designated last. That's all part of the tactics of a shoot out.
Commiserations, complete heresay but if the referee didn't specify there needs to be an order, then that's an unfortunate shortcoming of the referee involved.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Yeh, what pv4 says. Always an order.

The reason you got sounds like bull, tbh, as you said, they can easily write down numbers.

[C'mon man]

For kotara we got together straight after the whistle the first two takers put their hand up straight away then the coach agreed with the next four players what order they would go..... we then supplied the ref with this order - names and numbers
i would have thought he would have got the same from the suns

[Nou Camp]

For kotara we got together straight after the whistle the first two takers put their hand up straight away then the coach agreed with the next four players what order they would go..... we then supplied the ref with this order - names and numbers
i would have thought he would have got the same from the suns

thats the funny thing he never actually asked us for the order (hes exact words were " who are your top 5 penatly takers") but we gave anyways and he got them wrong but we clearly heard him ask kotara for their penatly takers in order

same thing actually happened last week in the 3rd grade penalty shoot out the ref never asked for the order just said who are your 5 and one of our players had to be called back by the ref because it wasnt his turn

like NWM said in no way are whinging about the result full credit to kotara just saying the ref made a mistake taking down the order, we all know they make mistakes just like we all do

[pv4]

thats the funny thing he never actually asked us for the order (hes exact words were " who are your top 5 penatly takers") but we gave anyways and he got them wrong but we clearly heard him ask kotara for their penatly takers in order

same thing actually happened last week in the 3rd grade penalty shoot out the ref never asked for the order just said who are your 5 and one of our players had to be called back by the ref because it wasnt his turn

like NWM said in no way are whinging about the result full credit to kotara just saying the ref made a mistake taking down the order, we all know they make mistakes just like we all do

On both occasions did you say the "top 5" in order anyway?

[Nou Camp]

Anyways

The Newcastle suns would formally like to thank all players and supporters who came on Sunday and attended the grand final
happy for anyone to message me with any advice on what couldve made the day better

We did have some other things planned for the day however however with all the rain most of Saturday and from 7am sunday to kick off on third grade most energy went into getting the field playable. When we got there on Saturday morning there were actually some very large puddles covering the ground that wouldve postponed the day

Special thanks to Kotara for allowing us use of their super sopper

[C'mon man]

you can pay us back in Kepabi Rolls.......

[Bremsstrahlung]

I agree, referees fault if they did not specify.

Though clarification could've been sought after you heard red ask for the exact order from the other team.
And the fact that you had a similar mishap for failing to provide the proper order merely weeks ago.

Idk, on fifa you mark out your kickers and can't change the order. Fifa is right.

[outsider]

I agree, referees fault if they did not specify.

Though clarification could've been sought after you heard red ask for the exact order from the other team.
And the fact that you had a similar mishap for failing to provide the proper order merely weeks ago.

Idk, on fifa you mark out your kickers and can't change the order. Fifa is right.

What I said before-the numbers were supplied and kicks taken in the order advised,-in any case THREE people missed their kicks so what excuse are we using for the other two.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Hey, I'm on your side...kind of.
However, you must admit it's pretty poor form not specifically advising teams that their list of kickers needs to be in kicking order.
Was there a memo sent out regarding the shoot out?

Would have alleviated confusion if the referee specified that there needed to be a specific order, though.

But, as you said they missed 3 anyway. There's been a order of kickers for as long as I can remember. Fifa do it. They heard the referee tell the other team it needed to be in order. They had the same incident occur the week before and didn't learn from it.

[outsider]

Hey, I'm on your side...kind of.
However, you must admit it's pretty poor form not specifically advising teams that their list of kickers needs to be in kicking order.
Was there a memo sent out regarding the shoot out?

Would have alleviated confusion if the referee specified that there needed to be a specific order, though.

But, as you said they missed 3 anyway. There's been a order of kickers for as long as I can remember. Fifa do it. They heard the referee tell the other team it needed to be in order. They had the same incident occur the week before and didn't learn from it.

As you said there has been an order of kickers for a long time-therefore clubs should have been aware of it and be responsible for their own actions
With regard to your comment on whether a letter had been sent to the clubs regarding the kicks if you refer to the playing rules of the competition-Clause E09(b) the rules are clearly set out and I am sure that all clubs have a copy of them and are fully conversant with them-not.
Easy the blame the referee as usual.

[ha'way the lads]

Hopefully this might clear up the penalty shoot-out kicker order fiasco:
We (Kotara) sorted out our order pretty quickly out in the middle. Then I was approached by the 4th official and he asked who are the 5 kickers and he'd put a dot next to their name on the team sheet. I said dont you need an order? He said oh yeah i suppose we should, so i specifically told him the shirt numbers in order, which he noted on the team sheet. He wasn't going to ask for them until i pointed out that the order is required. I was a bit underwhelmed by the lack of knowledge and 'officialdom' from the 4th official, so to make sure of the process, we wrote down the names and order and gave them to the referee. I guess we were a bit pro-active in overcoming the poor form of the men in charge. Shouldn't have to, but we did.
I guess what I'm saying is that neither team were asked for an order due to an oversight by the officials, but we provided one because its just what you do.

[MFKS]

Hopefully this might clear up the penalty shoot-out kicker order fiasco:
We (Kotara) sorted out our order pretty quickly out in the middle. Then I was approached by the 4th official and he asked who are the 5 kickers and he'd put a dot next to their name on the team sheet. I said dont you need an order? He said oh yeah i suppose we should, so i specifically told him the shirt numbers in order, which he noted on the team sheet. He wasn't going to ask for them until i pointed out that the order is required. I was a bit underwhelmed by the lack of knowledge and 'officialdom' from the 4th official, so to make sure of the process, we wrote down the names and order and gave them to the referee. I guess we were a bit pro-active in overcoming the poor form of the men in charge. Shouldn't have to, but we did.
I guess what I'm saying is that neither team were asked for an order due to an oversight by the officials, but we provided one because its just what you do.

Surprised you believe referees actually know the rules.

Everyone I see struggles with them in every game:rof:

[NWM]

Next topic of conversation.... Why are Grandfinal's on Sunday? It ruins the celebrations/commiserations of the teams involved. I really hope there's an uproar and we can play GF's on Saturday's in the future.

[Thomas477]

Ffs, use the ****ing notice thread.

[namwob99]

Yep, that's ruined my day too!!

[Allimpic]

Surprised you believe referees actually know the rules.

Everyone I see struggles with them in every game:rof:

This 😜

[The Spy]

Anyone know who is coaching Warners Bay in 2015?