Joel Griffiths Returns - the best thing ever, ever, ever and ever

[la bazzle]

Someone find out if his starting, need a hamma confirmation. Need to know if I'm coming on sat. Also what time is game.

[slobsy]

i need to know whether i have to cancel my 5 week European holiday or not. Hamma whats going on?

[boz-monaut]

Hamma doesn't know what's going on

http://i.imgur.com/plVT5EY.gif

[la bazzle]

Lololol

You goin bozzle?

[Bon]

Hamma doesn't know what's going on

http://i.imgur.com/plVT5EY.gif

Hahahahaha Bubbles kicks ass.. Sort it out Hamma!!

[WolfMan]

It's a samsquaantch!

[boz-monaut]

probably not going on Saturday baz

it's rego day until 5pm and I doubt I'll be done in time

[snake]

i'll be going. at least to the tenz. keen for some spicy wings and a deep-fried mars bar.

[la bazzle]

Meet ya there snakeos, I finish work at three I'll come straight there

[la bazzle]

Any news on griff re: starting?

[snake]

if he doesn't the tenz has fox and chikin wings

[la bazzle]

and snake

[snake]

:Wub: xx

[MFKS]

Game Day.

Griffos Back

AGAIN

Fire Up

[la bazzle]

Griff

[militiamon]

Griff

[Bon]

620

[snake]

stiff

[militiamon]

http://www.midlandrailway.org.uk/models/griff.jpg

[q-money]

got a slight hong here

[WolfMan]

Let's hope it's Back to the Future for Griff and his goal-scoring exploits

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111124103720/bttf/images/7/7b/Griff-tannen-back-to-the-future-ii.jpg

[ToddG NBUnited]

Griff

[Hunter403]

Griff was crap tonight.

[boz-monaut]

I could ban but instead I'm declaring a moderator approved open season on Hunter403

[Hunter403]

Come on Boz; be honest. He has done nothing since his return except get sent off for a brain snap. I like the bloke and I pray for his goals to flow but so far he is just constipated.

[la bazzle]

Played brilliantly, great touch, great vision. Honestly some people and their poo coloured glasses

[Jetmaster]

Griff indeed, was poo.....

Needs game time.

[plague]

Played brilliantly, great touch, great vision. Honestly some people and their poo coloured glasses

5 star post.
Only bloke on this foz that makes sense.

[sammydog]

I'm going to start the fun.....

Griff tonight put on a Bridges like performance. :ban:

[Jetmaster]

I don't think Taggs like working with Griff looking at the body language....they maybe too similar.

Sorta Rocky and Tommy Gunn.....Taggs wants to be the man.

[MFKS]

I don't think Taggs like working with Griff looking at the body language....they maybe too similar.

Sorta Rocky and Tommy Gunn.....Taggs wants to be the man.

Umm so exactly how is Griff gonna be any good when our play in the last 35mins was so narrow and lacked any ****ing direction other than just putting it into the centre area and hoping something would happen. Blame the other shit ****s for that

[pv4]

I could ban but instead I'm declaring a moderator approved open season on Hunter403

Hunter403 does what parksey does to small dogs

[GazFish35]

Was walking along bar beach this arvo. Saw griff, thought I'd follow.

See attached photo for proof it was him.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/q87/s720x720/1800382_10152278883568745_1792078949_n.jpg

[toad]

:gent:

[hawk]

Was walking along bar beach this arvo. Saw griff, thought I'd follow.

See attached photo for proof it was him.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/q87/s720x720/1800382_10152278883568745_1792078949_n.jpg

griff carrying Jesus and his bike, lej

[MFKS]

Good news is that after this weekend the 5 yellows and your suspended thing for the season is done and dusted.

Griff will be in the clear and free to chalk up as many of the ****ers he wants after that.

[Imyourhero]

Should he start??????

[MFKS]

should he start??????

who in the faaaaaaaarrrrrrkkking world is more worthy???

[Rocknerd]

Should he start??????

yes, Griff should be the one selecting the team! he needs good players around him who know how to play the game not this hap hazard selection of lads trying to secure their next match by almost playing well.

[MFKS]

Top bloke.

Yesterday before getting subbed he was even clapping the away support before it was actually announced that he was off.

Bloke is a deadset champion that the rest of the posers in the squad can learn from

[plague]

Also: Zane said it was Griff who suggested playing himself out of position in order to keep Heskey and Taggz more central. Zane praised him for his idea and for thinking team first.

Also: WD Zane for taking ideas on board from players and admitting he doesn't know everything. Can only imagine someone trying to tell GVE what to do.

Griff>Everyone>Deans

[MFKS]

Griffo been given a new contract yet??

Faarrking disgrace that we haven't made the bloke an offer he can't refuse.


FFS Caaarnts get it done

Middleby Out

[militiamon]

Loving his wily touches and cheeky tricks. The way he brought that ball down so perfectly for Heskey, omfg.

[la bazzle]

Delightful. Captain please

[pv4]

Also: WD Zane for taking ideas on board from players and admitting he doesn't know everything. Can only imagine someone trying to tell GVE what to do.

:rof: militiamon every time someone makes a reasonable observation on why GVE was awful

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljy477PjwD1qbhikco1_500.jpg

[MFKS]

JETS hired gun Joel Griffiths has taken a lead from actor Adam Sandler in the movie Anger Management to help keep his temper in check.


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Griffiths had to bite his tongue after being given a yellow card by referee Chris Beath for an innocuous challenge on Mark Bridge early in the Jets' 2-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday.

The match was the former Golden Boot's second back from a two-game suspension for verbally abusing referee Ben Williams in the dying stages of the 2-all draw with Wanderers in round 17.

That sanction followed a three-week stint on the sideline for a similar incident involving a referee's assistant during his brief spell at Sydney FC last season.

The 34-year-old is one of the more passionate players in the league but has often been guilty of letting his frustration boil over, especially with match officials.

Griffiths confirmed he had attended club-arranged counselling sessions after his latest indiscretion, but he revealed yesterday that his main inspiration came from the slapstick comedy Anger Management, and in particular a scene in which Sandler's therapist instructs him to sing I Feel Pretty from the musical Westside Story. (Which curiously features two street gangs, one of which are The Jets).

"I have been doing some counselling, but I have also been watching the movie Anger Management," he said .

The striker then broke into song for the assembled media, crooning: "I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I feel pretty and witty and gay."I have been singing that to myself when I step out on to the pitch. That seems to be working," he said.

"The counsellor actually told me to touch my ears, but I thought that might come across a little strange on the Fox Sports coverage."

Jets assistant coach Craig Deans was adamant Griffiths's collision with Bridge did not warrant a yellow card but stopped short of suggesting the striker's reputation had an influence on officials.

"The yellow card to me was very strange," Deans said.

"There were four or five challenges that were far worse in the period leading up to Joel getting the yellow card. Personally, I think it was a bad decision. Credit to Joel, he didn’t let it affect him. He got on with the game.

‘‘Everyone has something they need to work at. For Joel, it is making sure he maintains his discipline.’’

Sunday’s booking was Griffiths’s first yellow in three appearances since arriving at the Jets in January.

Yellow cards were reset to zero at the end of the round.

Although it has been wiped, Griffiths said the booking had forced him to change the way he played.

‘‘It was difficult because playing 70 minutes on a yellow card in wet conditions is quite hard,’’ he said.

‘‘To be honest, the second half I was going out thinking about not getting a yellow card instead of thinking about playing football.

‘‘If I had got another red card, I don’t know how I would have reacted.

‘‘I just have to be smart in the future and accept that I may not get as much latitude as other players.’’

Aside from the card, Griffiths was happy with his first start since returning to the Jets.

He was deployed on the right side of midfield and formed an instant combination with front two Emile Heskey and Adam Taggart.

‘‘We had a couple of wet days last week and really didn’t get on the field to work on our shape,’’ Griffiths said.

‘‘The game was literally the first time together. I thought we jelled quite good, and hopefully it is promising signs with six games to go.’’

Deans, too, was confident the combination would only get better.

‘‘Emile now has three people around him who make very, very good forward runs and are positive with their play,’’ he said. ‘‘The fact that Emile is now getting on the ball and is able to make a killer pass a couple of times . . . I think the partnership between those three plus either Andrew Hoole, Craig Goodwin or James Virgili on the other side is positive.’’

Griffiths was on light duties yesterday after a knock to his ribs but is certain to be right to play Melbourne Heart at Hunter Stadium on Saturday.

‘‘With that 70 minutes under my belt, I can go into the Heart game with a bit of confidence,’’ he said.


Feel the need for this song to break out en mass around Stade de Newy for Griffo this Saturday

Absolute crack up seeing him do it on NBN last night :lulzturtle:

[hausmann]

Just when you think Griffo can't be more of a legend, he goes and does this.

Love it.

[la bazzle]

Griff

[pv4]

Griff

Well said

Amen

[Hunter403]

Get the ground announcer to play it as they walk out. Just before NTUA

[BodyNovo]

Griff sporting a sexual speed stripe on his head

[la bazzle]

So Griff

[la bazzle]

so what happened

[MFKS]

His penis was too big it put strain on his back and to compensate Joel leaned one way and pulled muscles in ribs






NO idea actually he was warming up and then disappeared and I couldn't spot him. Wasn't concerned as they were mostly bald and in training kit so hard to recognise who was who from up in the boondocks where I am.

Wasn't paying attention when the teams were announced. 3 Mins In I was wondering where the **** he was and then checked the bench and couldn't spot him either.

[GazFish35]

Apparently got some rib problem last game v WSW (that racist mob) and trained on light duties most of the week. Aggravated it during warm up.

[la bazzle]

any updates?

[GazFish35]

I know what it is that you want to know, but don't know what you want to know.



He'd better be fit for the ****ing derby

[la bazzle]

So no news? Some news would be good

[GazFish35]

This just in........ Nothing to report.

[la bazzle]

Please keep these regular updates coming in. Need some updates

[boz-monaut]

yo Zane... Where's the Griff?

[hawk]

update, griff is in newy, all is calm

[front2]

Scored where it counts.

[Jetmaster]

Scored where it counts.

Pfft - was quickly forgotten.

[The Dunster]

He fabulous last night. Once Griff left the ground we looked like shit.

[MFKS]

If we are gonna ever salvage anything next season this bloke needs to be a ****ing priority signing. Give him however much money he wants make him captain let him take all the free kicks and pens and even let the bloke pick our tactics and line up and make our player signings.

Can't be any worse than the rest of the ****s we have doing it now and we would at least know the bloke actually does give a shit

[furns]

Heskey I dont think is likely to stay, make Griff aus marquee and sign a proper international marquee no10, play Griff Taggz and Hoole in front.
Watch it rain.

[militiamon]

He fabulous last night. Once Griff left the ground we looked like shit.

My thoughts exactly. Showed nothing once he was taken off.

Bloke needs to be playing in the centre of the park. Why do we have such a useless pos playing in the centre when we have Griff? Him and Tagz need to combine more for sexy times.

That said, I think re-signing Griffo was one of the worst mistakes the club has made. We are such a disgrace right now, I feel embarrassed seeing him having to put on a Jets jersey. They should let him play in his own jersey to make up for this imo.

[Pico]

Heskey I dont think is likely to stay, make Griff aus marquee and sign a proper international marquee no10, play Griff Taggz and Hoole in front.
Watch it rain.

World game reporting we are going to offer heskey a new deal.

FFS why are we offering players especially visa players new deals when we have no coach. In a salary capped league the marquee & visa slots are the positions where a good coach can really strengthen the squad where he sees fit, but we seen intent on wrapping up all these players then expecting them to do complete 360 under a new manager.

I really hope our "world class exhaustive coach search" which will probably result in bridges getting the gig is concluded before the memberships go on sale, will make it so much easier to not renew.

[BodyNovo]

Fink griff and taggz

[joel31]

2 goals in 2 games. Give him a new contract

[Thomas477]

Griffo :wub:

[MFKS]

Had wood over this bloke all game. Can't tackle to save his life which is why it is baffling to play him on the right wing but the way he ran his arse into the ground for Newy. :yay:

The amount of times this bloke made something happen just cause he wanted it :fap:

SIGN HIM UP

[plague]

Griffo :wub:

5 star post.

How good was Griff dragging big Hesk-dawg over to the peeps after his goal.
1. Re-sign.
2. Make coach.
3. Make captain.
4. Make GM.
5. Be awesome.


Oh wait, make him GM first cause Middleby will cock that first bit up.

[turbojetfireV8]

Joel is pretty much our captain now, not even Zad has his drive at the moment, and deadset legend for taking Heskey over the Squadron's way I agree, that's the kind of leadership we need on the park, as much as I love Zad he has been pretty ordinary most of this season, maybe Joel should be wearing the band

[GazFish35]

Zads shooting has gotten better.
He's now shooting from farther out and keeping it with the limits of the 6 yard box.

[front2]

Simple dialogue here. Put ball in back of net. Prophet.

[plague]

Any sightings of Sanchez?

[MFKS]

658

Griff cured Heskeys goal drought also

ALL HAIL GRIFFO

[Thomas477]

Also loved him kissing the badge after he scored. When has Taggart done that? Or gone back to Birraz after he ****ed up? Top bloke, top player.

Sign him to a lifetime contract.

[front2]

Also loved him kissing the badge after he scored. When has Taggart done that? Or gone back to Birraz after he ****ed up? Top bloke, top player.

Sign him to a lifetime contract.

I do not gve a fck. Griff expelled some kind of musky funk which builds up from the swampy turf and cleaned his boots. Winked at his masses and business as usual. Tags has been elevated.

[plague]

Also loved him kissing the badge after he scored. When has Taggart done that? Or gone back to Birraz after he ****ed up? Top bloke, top player.

Sign him to a lifetime contract.

To be fair, Taggz kisses Griffs badge when he scores.

As he should.

[parksey]

didn't even score the best volley from a set piece today

[Premy]

Sweet 29

[la bazzle]

That was so Griff

[la bazzle]

Griff. Any updates on contract extension?

[la bazzle]

Any news yet?

[MFKS]

Yeah

Middleby is still procrastinating on Griffs contract extension

[380]

Yeah

Middleby is still procrastinating on Griffs contract extension


So in essence it is in the hands of a bloke who would not know what day of the week it is without the calender on his smartphone.

[la bazzle]

Any news?

[Jetmaster]

I have heard whispers that Ryan is trying to get him over to Malaysia....nothing concrete.

[Jeterpool]

I have heard whispers that Ryan is trying to get him over to Malaysia....nothing concrete.

Has Adam decided to base his shirt manufacturing business over there and the boys are going to be managers?

[Thomas477]

**** off Ryan, still pissed he wasn't the favourite.

[MFKS]

Gonna enjoy tonights efforts from the Griff with a resignation that this will be the last time we see him.

Middleby long odds to resign him

Love you Griff

[front2]

Griff scored. Results are irrelevant. GF!!

[GazFish35]

677

Simple effective tifo.

Robbie better listen.
Palmer will **** it over.

[Grimario]

677

Simple effective tifo.

Robbie better listen.
Palmer will **** it over.

That's had tape removed, I reckon. Definitely said RESIGN GRIFF at the start of the game.

[GazFish35]

Nothing rong with editing.
Sumtimes it's needed.

[Grimario]

Definitely. Sentiment was fine, just needed the correct punctuation. I reckon the Member might have written the original one.

[MFKS]

Anyone catching the great man in the second half refusing to run back and defend and leaving Brillante to deal with Mabil and Griff just giving the linesman a gobful non stop. ****ing genius.

The bloke never gave us a bad decision all half.

****ing disgraceful he was subbed

SIGN HIM UP

[Jetmaster]

Griff off to preso nite...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/s526x395/923190_602530356508336_3196398625976313973_n.jpg

[militiamon]

Re-sign Griff already ffs.

[ToddG NBUnited]

^ this ^

[Jetmaster]

Griff speaks...he wants a Gypo overlord....


Griffiths keen to work with Arnold

By JAMES GARDINER
April 25, 2014, 10 p.m.

JOEL Griffiths would love to work under Graham Arnold at the Jets, believing the former Socceroos coach could take his game to new heights.

Arnold has been offered a multi-year deal to coach the Jets and has met with club management twice in the past fortnight.

The 50-year-old is scheduled to hold talks with New Zealand Football next week about the vacant All Whites national team job. But, barring a late and significant play by Sydney, the Jets are firming as favourites to secure the 2012-13 championship-winning coach.

The Jets cleared the decks on Thursday, sacking assistant coach Craig Deans, goalkeeping coach Bob Catlin and performance co-ordinator Karl Dodd.

Clayton Zane is certain to stay as assistant coach, but Arnold is likely to bring in Andrew Clark as performance co-ordinator and John Crawley to work with the keepers.

The trio, along with Phil Moss, steered the Mariners to a championship last season.

Clark, who accompanied Arnold on his aborted mission to J-League club Vegalta Sendai, had great success with veterans Daniel McBreen and Mile Sterjovski.

Griffiths is confident he and David Carney could undergo a similar renaissance.

Both are off contract but are keen to stay and have held preliminary talks with the club.

‘‘I worked under Arnie briefly when he was assistant coach at the Socceroos,’’ Griffiths said.

‘‘My two brothers were at Northern Spirit [with Arnold] and I have a relationship with him dating back 10 years or so.

‘‘It would be exciting to play under him.

‘‘If he does come, he will bring Andrew Clark with him. What they did at the Mariners with their fitness, especially the senior players, I reckon they could have a really positive influence on me.’’

Griffiths and Carney joined the Jets in the January transfer window.

Neither had played in four months and were only hitting stride when the Jets were bundled out in the final round.

Griffiths, 34, scored three goals in eight games. Carney didn’t hit the target in his seven appearances but was a threat and provided a handful of assists.

‘‘I felt like David Carney and I were just getting started,’’ Griffiths said. ‘‘It’s frustrating that we didn’t get a sniff in the finals.

‘‘The way we were playing and the chances we created as a team, I thought we were on the same level if not above some of the top four.

‘‘But that’s is the way it is. Hopefully I’m here next season and we prepare as best possible.’’

Griffiths has been approached by two other A-League clubs but has put them on hold until the Jets finalise their coaching staff.

‘‘I’ve had a couple of coaches ring asking about my plans for next year,’’ he said. ‘‘It was a bit of a surprise. At the age of 34, you don’t expect too many options. My body feels good, and I’m still keen. I want to give Newcastle every opportunity.

‘‘I have sat down with [CEO] Robbie Middleby. They have a budget and I would probably be taking less money.

‘‘First things first, they have to find a coach. Once that is done we will have a fair-dinkum chat.’’

He was disappointed this season’s support staff were shown the door but said it was ‘‘the nature of the beast’’.

‘‘You don’t want to see anyone lose their job. Deansy, especially. I was with him for a few years when we won the title.’’

Michael Bridges joined the Jets coaching staff mid-campaign and is likely to work with the youth team next season.

[GazFish35]

Arnie would be coach not overload.

Tinks is our Bogan overlord.

[MFKS]

Got to love Griff. :wub:

Whether he signs or not the bloke says all the right things in the media to keep the fans luv.

A few of his teammates could learn a thing or too and be more like Griff

[Blackmac79]

Griff should move into the clubs PR. Anything he says I would believe. Unlike the monkeys they have regurgitating rubbish now.

[militiamon]

Alright, time to get serious around here - make Griff coach.

[Thomas477]

Alright, time to get serious around here - make Griff coach.

**** that, make him CEO.

[Jetmaster]

He should have enough Chinese coin now to buy the club !

[militiamon]

Taking the Body approach and reserving judgement on Stubbins until we see what happens with Griff.

PS Sign him up fools.

[GazFish35]

Has he been signed yet or what?

[Pico]

I figure stubbsy must have signed him but must want to wait to announce it until the club has signed the rest of the poverty packTM players so the fans have something positive before we are booted out of the FFA cup in our first game most likely to a state league club.

Its the only thing that makes sense too me.

[hawk]

Just let nature take it course

[belchardo]

Would have thought there would have already been a mass ejaculation about this...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1188957/Griffiths-seals-new-one-year-deal

Will be interesting to see how somebody turns this into a "middleby f'd up" thread.

[boz-monaut]

only one year?

Middleby OUT

[AlPaca]

Would have thought there would have already been a mass ejaculation about this...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1188957/Griffiths-seals-new-one-year-deal

Will be interesting to see how somebody turns this into a "middleby f'd up" thread.

I griff'd everywhere

[joel31]

Thanks Phil

[MFKS]

Would have thought there would have already been a mass ejaculation about this...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1188957/Griffiths-seals-new-one-year-deal

Will be interesting to see how somebody turns this into a "middleby f'd up" thread.

All down to the pressure of the stubbins out thread.

Beginning to believe club reads foz for ideas now on a daily basis

Praise Griff

[Thomas477]

Griff!!!!!!!!

:wub:

[Grimario]

:wub:

[la bazzle]

Great stuff! Can relax till next year now

[Superdylan]

This makes me happy on what has personally been a terrible day regarding sport.

[militiamon]

Membership confirmed on this alone :wub:

Management free to do their worst now :cool:

[pv4]

on what has personally been a terrible day regarding sport.

What happened SD?

[pv4]

Beginning to believe club reads foz for ideas now on a daily basis

If the club read the Foz for ideas, my rumour of Thomas Hitzlsperger would have gotten off the ground many years ago

[GazFish35]

or Wanchope

[Jeterpool]

One year is a good option for both parties.

Glad to have him re-sign. TIFO worked

[lil_masi]

One year is a good option for both parties.

Glad to have him re-sign. TIFO worked

Didnt realise the Griff was turning 35 before the season. Maybe 1 year is a good option then see how he goes.

[Jetmaster]

Unless he has a stellar season, methinks Griff may just call it a day next season. At least he will finish his days here.

[q-money]

hail the great one

[militiamon]

Dunno why he would retire at the end of next season. He's not Bridges y'know.


Archie Thompson
Vaughan Coveny
Daniel McBreen
Damian Mori
etc.

[pv4]

Anyone else find it interesting that all the talk of Griff re-signing so far have included Carney, but this news of Griff re-signing does not accompany any news of Carney?

[Jetmaster]

This makes me happy on what has personally been a terrible day regarding sport.

The Knights flogged at home in front of a pitiful crowd to go bottom and Griff signs....perfect day.

[hausmann]

Yes!!!

Great news. Here's hoping he has a great season and puts all the doubters in their place.

This is one for those who say there is no loyalty in football. Sure, it plays no real part for most players but there is something special when a player's career intertwines with a club and its fans. For whatever reason, Joel has been a Newcastle boy through most of his career. It would have been a shame if he couldn't have re-established his place in club history.

It is great that he has signed on again.

[Mark325]

Anyone else find it interesting that all the talk of Griff re-signing so far have included Carney, but this news of Griff re-signing does not accompany any news of Carney?

Only thing mentioned in the article about Carney is:
Griffiths is hoping that fellow late-season recruit David Carney also re-signs, explaining: “I just think he’d be a really good asset to have once he’s really fit. The boss has obviously got his work cut out here."

[belchardo]

Only thing mentioned in the article about Carney is:
Griffiths is hoping that fellow late-season recruit David Carney also re-signs, explaining: “I just think he’d be a really good asset to have once he’s really fit. The boss has obviously got his work cut out here."

the boss has his work cut out re-signing carney or getting him fit????

[Jeterpool]

the boss has his work cut out re-signing carney or getting him fit????

I take it as re-building the club

[pv4]

Griff :wub:


This is the best club I’ve ever played for and I’m so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to come back to Newcastle and play for the Jets again.

[plague]

Griffs resigning makes the Triple-J news.
Even the hippies love Griff.

[Grimario]

Meredith Gibbs ‏@meredith_gibbs 30m
The best thing about @NewcastleJetsFC re-signing Joel Griffiths is that the media gets another season of hilarious & off the cuff quotes!

Some Joel Griffiths gold from this arvo's presser: when asked about Marquees, he suggests Messi, says he may be 'just' out of reach.
Joel Griffiths joked that his bro Adam is a 'panel beater stealing a living over in Malaysia'
and my final highlight of the @NewcastleJetsFC Joel Griffiths presser would have to be when he dropped the word 'tosser'

:wub:

[Thomas477]

Griffo :wub:

[joel31]

“I want to be remembered for winning two Championships in Newcastle, not just one and that’s what is driving me everyday.
Give him a knighthood

[Skirt Boy]

Better tell the girls not to go swimming at Burwood Beach at the moment.

[MFKS]

http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-frc/10349791_405741209567491_18170680_n.jpg

:lulzturtle:

[Premy]

Just looking at Wikipedia and Joel has scored 90 A-League/NSL Goals I think we should keep a eye on this and if he gets 100 maybe we should have celebratory tifo ready to go.
Also his got 113 appearances for Newcastle.

[plague]

Also his got 113 appearances for Newcastle.

Most ever by a Jets player.
What a ledge.

[la bazzle]

More griff pics plz

[la bazzle]

Hopefully signing other documents in the lounge room in pink pants

[MFKS]

Just gonna put it out there

There is no way in the world Griffo isn't better than the clowns who are going to Brazil.


Ange is taking the piss if he thinks any of them ****s are better than Griffo

[BeeRTRuCK]

Most ever by a Jets player.
What a ledge.

tarek 134
matt thompson 121

or does wikipedia lie?

[Premy]

tarek 134
matt thompson 121

or does wikipedia lie?
You're new here, you'll catch on.

next thing you'll be saying Griffo didn't score against the Gypo's in the GF

[BeeRTRuCK]

You're new here, you'll catch on.

next thing you'll be saying Griffo didn't score against the Gypo's in the GF

I was pretty sure that was Vidmar

[MFKS]

I was pretty sure that was Vidmar:wtf: FFS:banghead:

[plague]

tarek 134
matt thompson 121

or does wikipedia lie?
Pffffft. Look at this bloke.

Official stats:
Griff: heaps.
James Holland: a lot.
Song: a bit less.
Fridge: a couple, but all quality.

Matt Thompson: 0.
Mark Bridge: 0.

Look it up.

[Thomas477]

Fridge :wub:
Song :wub:
Holland :wub:

[leftrightout]

Pffffft. Look at this bloke.

Official stats:
Griff: heaps.
James Holland: a lot.
Song: a bit less.
Fridge: a couple, but all quality.

Matt Thompson: 0.
Mark Bridge: 0.

Look it up.

The only other player deserving to be in with those guys is Milton!
Song... we should get him back, that bloke was a ****ing legend!

[furns]

Love the Fridge

top chant also

[plague]

The only other player deserving to be in with those guys is Milton!
Song... we should get him back, that bloke was a ****ing legend!

This is an important post.
Legend.

[leftrightout]

This is an important post.
Legend.

Song plays for Jeju united in K-league has started all 12 games this season, has a couple of goals and team is coming 3rd. Seems to be going well for himself.

[la bazzle]

Griff

[hausmann]

Joel already impressing Fill Stub Ins at training.

Love you Joel.

[la bazzle]

playing him upfront, brilliant. Give him the armband

[q-money]

big phil and the griff just doin thangs

[snake]

might get a membership. where is your seat baz?

[la bazzle]

So far same as last year, next to pretz and rufus in the lounge section. Might sign up if griff is captain

[hausmann]

Wow, Joel is having a team constructed around him to maximise his talents. Going to be a good year.

[Jetmaster]

Yes - good to see him being supplied with capable minions.

[BodyNovo]

griff for captain but.

[furns]

Joel
Joel will tear you apart
Again

[Premy]

To the tune of just can't get enough, Liverpool had a Suarez chant similar, just altered a few words.
Before you all say not copying the bin dippers ect it's a top chant and most football songs are just rehashed.

His our Lord Griffo, he wears the blue and red.
We just can't get enough, we just can't get enough.
He scores them on the volley, he scores them with his head.
We just can't get enough, we just can't get enough.
When he scores a goal well the hill goes wild.
Cause we just can't seem to get enough.
Griffo o o oh wohoo, o o oh wohoo

Repeat.

[la bazzle]

Has captain been decided? Surely its griff?

[front2]

All roads lead to Griffdom.

[Jetmaster]

Could be Kew, but surely Big Phil will realise the immense impact making Joel as captain. Like Rubes the responsibility would cut his recklessness.

[joel31]

Griffo for captain
Kew for vice

[Jeterpool]

I don't have any particular issues with Joel being captain. What's going to stop it happening is the role Stubbins sees him playing.

How is he going to fit in with Montano, Neumann, Carney and Flores? Is Joel going to be played as an impact off the bench?

This would be the barrier I can see.

[boz-monaut]

you mean 'how will Montano, Neumann, Carney and Flores fit in with him?'

[Jeterpool]

you mean 'how will Montano, Neumann, Carney and Flores fit in with him?'

Might be the case.

[MFKS]

I don't have any particular issues with Joel being captain. What's going to stop it happening is the role Stubbins sees him playing.

How is he going to fit in with Montano, Neumann, Carney and Flores? Is Joel going to be played as an impact off the bench?

This would be the barrier I can see.

Griffo to be played off the bench????

Is every **** on the Foz smoking crack today??

Griffo first player picked

The legend got 3 in 8 games last season a quarter fit playing out of position
As if he can't cut it

[Jeterpool]

Griffo to be played off the bench????

Is every **** on the Foz smoking crack today??

Griffo first player picked

The legend got 3 in 8 games last season a quarter fit playing out of position
As if he can't cut it

Simply posing the question member. It is a possibility that despite his legend being immortal, his body isn't.

[boz-monaut]

back in the good old days, we had gulags for people like you Jeterpool

[Jeterpool]

back in the good old days, we had gulags for people like you Jeterpool

:sup:

[MFKS]

Simply posing the question member. It is a possibility that despite his legend being immortal, his body isn't.

They use to burn people at the stake for questioning stuff

[Jeterpool]

They use to burn people at the stake for questioning stuff

Just because people don't like a view it doesn't make it any less relevant. I hope he plays a big part this year because he epitomises the attitude we want in the team and the desire to play for the club, but I'm being realistic.

[la bazzle]

Just because people don't like a view it doesn't make it any less relevant. I hope he plays a big part this year because he epitomises the attitude we want in the team and the desire to play for the club, but I'm being realistic.

Thats not realistic thats just silly carry on

[Jeterpool]

What's this red bar next to profile? Oh I see, people don't like an opinion on here.

Clearly we can't have a sensible discussion about matters relating to the team.

[la bazzle]

Hmmm it won't let me add further dislike

[front2]

Griff not captain. WE RIOT!!
....expletives..... I thought we were creating a new culture?

[Jetmaster]

The captaincy has gone to the leading candidate - get over it.

Griff can still lead from the front.

[Jeterpool]

A player doesn't need the symbol of an armband to be a leader

[plague]

The captaincy has gone to the leading candidate - get over it.

So we have a bloke who scored the winner in the GF vs a bloke who's been here 5 minutes.
Disc-race.

[front2]

The captaincy has gone to the leading candidate - get over it.

Griff can still lead from the front.

What are you on about? Griff is captain. He is just too humble to wear the armband so he gave it to someone who is from afar; Kew

[Jetmaster]

And I suppose Griff will graciously allow Kew to do the coin toss on Tuesday as well?

[Jeterpool]

My 10 week old so was staring at a picture of the grand final win tonight. Thought it was a great opportunity up teach about Griff. Seemed to like the recount and smiled when I said Griff scored. Loves him already.

[q-money]

hail the great lord

[Jeterpool]

hail the great lord

He shat his dacks when I said we were playing the gypos too. He's a good kid.

[MFKS]

He shat his dacks when I said we were playing the gypos too. He's a good kid.

Hopefully the young star gets to see Griffo recreate HIS STORY in Rd 1

[MFKS]

Counter Attack • 2 days ago

The good decisions keep coming from the Jets and Stubbins. Reckon the next step is to get one of the younger players with a half decent head on his shoulders and longer term future at the Jets as his Vice Captain. While Jaliens is the logical his age and his penchant for the odd yellow card means a fall back and future plan is pretty important.

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Crackers14 • 2 days ago

Kew was the obvious choice. Now to wait for the "what about Giffo" comments from the "fan boys" lol

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action directe Crackers14 • a day ago

it was pretty nice of griff to let kew have the captaincy don't you think
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Goodwinfan • a day ago

Regardless of what others may think, I doubt Griffiths was ever in the frame. Too high-risk and Stubby has not come over as a dummy so far. Jaliens seems to possess the tactical nous to lead on the field and was probably the most logical pick for the 'right-now.' That said, I agree with CA's observations as regards the longer-term. Yes, it's early days, but given Stubby's performance to date, I can't see any evidence of the myopic, short-term vision that has plagued us in the past. I'll keep faith that Stubby is looking at the future, and not just the coming season, to make this club consistently competitive. Which is nothing more than what us long-suffering, faithful members deserve.

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Billy Goodwinfan • a day ago

Good onya G, warming up for the coming season. I'm doing a bit of a pre season in here, getting a few nibbles from the same ol, same ol's ! I agree, I don't think Griff was ever in the picture and common sense was always going to prevail.I don't mind the look of Stubby so far, it's all looking fairly good. The club has ever only had short term captains and they usually are shown the door and I don't see any youngsters being around long enough. Probably, a season at a time is all that we can really look ahead to and with Kew at the helm, I don't think you would get too many that would disagree with that. Enjoy the season G and let's hope it's a good one.
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Billy • a day ago

I'm with you Crackers, it had to be Kew. Thank goodness it wasn't Griffiths, no doubt his crazed disciples will be upset. Well done Stubby, I don't mind that decision at all ! Don't get too carried away CA, there's no long termers at this club and I'm sure Laurel and Hardy in admin will make their usual ridiculous decisions as the season moves on, you just got to wait for them!

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Bowie Billy • a day ago

Was not Griffiths named vice captain today Billy I was hoping you would keep up with things a little better this year.
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Billy's Not Silly Bowie • a day ago

He knows more than what you do mate.
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noforkew Billy's Not Silly • 13 hours ago

kew is a dirty player - fell on purpose on top of delpiero last year and injured him - not a good leader
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Billy Bowie • 15 hours ago

A somewhat deluded comment Bowie, we're talking about the captaincy here and thankfully, Griffiths wasn't made that. I was hoping that things would be a bit better for you this year, obviously, things are still clouded!
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Billy Bowie • a day ago

Why would YOU be hoping for ME to be keeping up with things Bowie, any particular reason? I've got no interest in who gets the vice captaincy. My comment concerned the CAPTAINCY and thankfully, it wasn't Norman Bates !. (The lunatics are more concerned with what I comment about than giving their own opinion about the story at hand)
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Bowie Billy • 12 hours ago

Griffiths was never in the frame Billy, Kew gets a few cards and injuries so its a fair bet Griffiths will be captain at some point .The appointment was widely reported by lunchtime yesterday.


It's embarrass having fans this dumb

[la bazzle]

He looks in fine form. Can't wait to see him after a full preseason

[joel31]

as jeterpool said he doesnt need the armband to be a leader

[Jeterpool]

As I said to pv4, he was such a good bloke missing that volley. It would have been far too easy for him to score it, so feeling bad he decided to miss it.

What a top bloke.

[front2]

Juventus behind closed doors. This sums it up from the great one. Stretch out a bit while signing autographs.

[MFKS]

Been a bit quiet the talk about this bloke lately.

Praise Griff

Cause in a season that looks like going to shite before it starts and the degree of apathy setting in with the fans towards these ****s is reaching some type of record level their is a beacon of hope that the future will not be 27 ritual sodomisings with a star picket.

Griff will save us

[Jeterpool]

Griff

[pv4]

Put him on the membership card

[scarfy96]

Put him on the membership card

Doesn't that guarantee him leaving either mid or at the end of the season?

[plague]

Put him on the membership card

freeze Him in carbonite.
we dont deserve Him.

[pv4]

freeze Him in carbonite.
we dont deserve Him.

Finally someone talking some sense on her FFS

[MFKS]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/video/newcastle-s-golden-run/1013947

What a legend

[joel31]

Griff

[Premy]

Oh the memories.

[Serd1]

Joel Griffiths walks on water...

[sammydog]

Griff has just opened his own Aussie Homeloans Franchise in the Junction.

https://twitter.com/newcastlejetsfc/status/526877814050394113

[MFKS]

Griff has just opened his own Aussie Homeloans Franchise in the Junction.

https://twitter.com/newcastlejetsfc/status/526877814050394113

Hopefully Griff will realise the Business 101 mistake of putting pictures up of that John Symonds bloke everywhere and put pictures up of himself.

When you have a marketable brand use it. :lulzturtle:

[Rocky]

Don't know if this has been posted before but there's some great quotes by the man himself. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/video-newcastles-golden-run/1li7hekqu01tc1oxptcbf1mvzh

[joel31]

Don't know if this has been posted before but there's some great quotes by the man himself. http://www.a-league.com.au/article/video-newcastles-golden-run/1li7hekqu01tc1oxptcbf1mvzh
it has been but what a video!!

[MFKS]

AS a receptionist, Joel Griffiths makes a hell of a striker.

The evergreen Jets No.9 and 2008 Johnny Warren Medal winner has taken the first step towards life after football.

Griffiths, wife Bianca and childhood friend Jeff Sawtell have opened an Aussie Home Loans franchise at The Junction.

Though prepared to be the face of the business and man the front desk when available, Griffiths’ main focus is the Jets.

And top of the list is making amends for an ‘‘unacceptable’’ 4-1 capitulation to Wellington Phoenix.

‘‘We were pumped by Wellington Phoenix in all aspects,’’ Griffiths said.

‘‘Everyone is to blame.

‘‘I’m pretty sure the 11 players who started and even the ones who came off the bench would say they could have done more, whether through their actions on the field or something they could have said in the dressing sheds.

‘‘We weren’t compact enough and played as individuals rather than a team.




‘‘The fans have every right to get on our backs. That was unacceptable. That is not the way Newcastle fight for their jersey. Every player would be thinking the same.’’
Despite the inept display across the ditch, Griffiths believes it is not all gloom and doom.

‘‘Everyone is predicting us to get the wooden spoon,’’ Griffiths said. ‘‘That’s the challenge for us – to prove people wrong.

‘‘Yes, we have a lot to work on, but it’s only the third game.

‘‘The first two games, especially, we showed that we can compete.

‘‘I spoke to [former Jet] Andrew Durante after the Phoenix game.

‘‘When they lost to Perth in the opening game – they had ended the pre-season with a four-game losing streak – he was thinking, ‘I’m over this. I don’t know what to do. I am out of answers.’ He didn’t want out of the club, but he was down in the dumps.

‘‘Then they beat Central Coast 2-1 and pumped us.

‘‘All of a sudden he is on top of the world.

‘‘They are sitting fourth and he feels like his team are in contention.

‘‘That is what it takes. A couple of wins, a couple of things to go your way, a bit of self-belief, and all of a sudden you are back in it.

‘‘That is the good thing in sport: you always have next week to make amends.’’

Next for the Jets is a trip to Perth, where their lone A-League win was a 1-0 triumph in the inaugural season, nine years ago.

Before meeting the Jets on Saturday, the Glory host Melbourne Victory in a quarter-final of the FFA Cup at nib Stadium on Wednesday.

Although the west has been a graveyard for the Jets, Griffiths has fared well, scoring four goals in seven visits.

‘‘It is a tough place to play, but I enjoy it,’’ he said.

‘‘The main thing is we have to be a team against Perth, otherwise we will cop the same result.’’

Griffiths opened his season account with a header against the Phoenix.

‘‘I know I’m 35, but my body feels good,’’ he said.

‘‘I’m not as quick as I used to be, but I still have an eye for goal.’’

After starting on the right wing, Griffiths was moved centrally when Jeronimo replaced Edson Montaño in the 54th minute and coach Phil Stubbins reverted to a 4-4-2 formation.

‘‘It is nice to get a goal,’’ Griffiths said. ‘‘In a situation like that you have to try and get something out of the game, some confidence.

‘‘I have played alongside Jeronimo before and it worked OK.

‘‘He is lacking confidence at the moment, but we all know what he can do from his Adelaide days.’’

Off contract, Griffiths intends to play on for at least another season. He is also a realist. ‘‘My body feels good, but I’m 35, and at the end of the day that is what people look at. That is the reason for opening the business.

‘‘ Initially Bianca will be doing most of the work. She is a licensed mortgage broker, has a couple of degrees and is multi-talented.

‘‘Days off I will devote to the business.

‘‘I will be learning off Bianca and our business partner, Jeff.’’


Griff Laying some truth bombs:gent:

[BodyNovo]

He ****ing gave it large to the players for not coming over at full time except kew, regan and Virgilli who came with him.. He's shaking people's hands going not good enough. As they pondered across.

[la bazzle]

Griff

[hawk]

Is in the home loans business to ensure everyone is safe and warm. :lulzturtle:

[front2]

announcing "Mr No Days Off" Lord Griff

[MFKS]

Just like to point out that all 3 games where we have capitulated in the last 15 mins costing us points occurred after Griff was benched.

Coincidence ??

I think not

[BodyNovo]

Griff tweeted this morning along the lines of having nightmares playing right mid

Something is seriously going wrong at the club

Play 4-4-2 and play griff as one of the strikers, it's not rocket science stubbs

[MFKS]

Something is seriously going wrong at the club

You utter these words like this is a new development


Agree Griffo should be played in his correct position. Has he actually ever played there yet since he returned??

[Jeterpool]

All could have been resovled by retaining Goodwin. That would have pushed Carney up and moved Hoole right

[Grimario]

You utter these words like this is a new development


Agree Griffo should be played in his correct position. Has he actually ever played there yet since he returned??

Yeah, the goal against Wellington after subs were made. Griff scored, pointed over at the bench in what seemed to be a "PLAY ME UP FRONT AND I SCORE GOALS, YOU ****ER" gesture.

Imagine if we had kept Goodwin? Carney left wing, Hoole right wing, griff in the middle. But no.

[MFKS]

Yeah, the goal against Wellington after subs were made. Griff scored, pointed over at the bench in what seemed to be a "PLAY ME UP FRONT AND I SCORE GOALS, YOU ****ER" gesture.

Imagine if we had kept Goodwin? Carney left wing, Hoole right wing, griff in the middle. But no.

Was thinking more from the start of the game. Last year from memory it was Taggz up front with Griff on the right every time he started.

This year it has been Montano/Jeronimo up front and Griff on the right

[WolfMan]

Griff tweeted this morning along the lines of having nightmares playing right mid

Something is seriously going wrong at the club

Play 4-4-2 and play griff as one of the strikers, it's not rocket science stubbs

This guy gets it

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nEe4G_E0aHg/TQthKMFQ2dI/AAAAAAAAAMU/_TOjhhM4jjc/s1600/Mike_Bassett_England_Manager_6212_Medium.jpg

[Premy]

This guy gets it

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nEe4G_E0aHg/TQthKMFQ2dI/AAAAAAAAAMU/_TOjhhM4jjc/s1600/Mike_Bassett_England_Manager_6212_Medium.jpg"Lead em out Wacka"

"let's rip their f#*king heads off"

[BodyNovo]

was on sky sports breakfast this morning with slats (shudders)

still couldn't help and bring up about his position but said he was doing the right thing for the team.

loves the town, etc.

slats than proceeded to ask him about playing with Drogba at Beijing not shanghai. griff chuckled but just continued on

[Premy]

was on sky sports breakfast this morning with slats (shudders)

still couldn't help and bring up about his position but said he was doing the right thing for the team.

loves the town, etc.

slats than proceeded to ask him about playing with Drogba at Beijing not shanghai. griff chuckled but just continued on

It was actually with TK and Webby this morning Slats is on holidays.

[Blackmac79]

Griff keeps me going to games

[Thomas477]

Griff keeps me going to games

Pretty much this tbh.

[Jeterpool]

Griff!!!

[plague]

Griffs cramp in front of the Victory fans
http://38.media.tumblr.com/24c51671af5aec1b3efac66abccba099/tumblr_n9n15cd7ym1rnpaqeo1_250.gif

[front2]

Due to club rotation policy we will see Griff

[Blackmac79]

Reason we are losing: griff keeps getting subbed

[Skirt Boy]

Reason we are losing: griff keeps getting subbed

FFS the guys is the same age as me and I've been washed up for years.

[q-money]

yeah because you aren't griff

[lquiquer]

Griff nearly offered money back to fans... Nah would not take it from him. Shame Gallaway didn't offer refund :whistling:
@TheWorldGame: Red-faced @billygriff29 contemplated giving @NewcastleJetsFC fans their money back http://t.co/5ZL6P4ry5M #sbsaleague http://t.co/oNeFNFxR66

[Tommyjet]

Our spiritual leader. What a legend

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Griff nearly offered money back to fans... Nah would not take it from him. Shame Gallaway didn't offer refund :whistling:
@TheWorldGame: Red-faced @billygriff29 contemplated giving @NewcastleJetsFC fans their money back http://t.co/5ZL6P4ry5M #sbsaleague http://t.co/oNeFNFxR66

Nice bit of self advertising there (without actually doing anything)

[Jeterpool]

Griff

[joel31]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/11/19/jets-are-playing-league-futures

Griff gets it. Make him captain

[Jeterpool]

Griff was addressing the team yesterday in footage shown on the news. He was really giving it to them. I'd love to be a fly on the wall.

Very much taking an active leadership role in the team.

[MFKS]

Griff was addressing the team yesterday in footage shown on the news. He was really giving it to them. I'd love to be a fly on the wall.

Very much taking an active leadership role in the team.
Probably because the decision not to appoint him as captain is nothing but a ****ing disgrace and a classic example of the ineptitude of those who make the decisions at our club.

The bloke is a born leader who inspires people (look at the love we have for him)
Is the most respected player in the club (won us a comp singlehandedly/Scored winning goal in GF etc)
Tries his arse off (Even though last Friday was not his best night he was at least trying to get something going)
Actually looks like the only player who gives a **** about the fans and the shirt

Why in ****s name would you not have him as captain???

We talk about getting our players playing in their best position and getting our best XI on the park yet we need to address the issue of appointing the best bloke to lead us on the park

[Skirt Boy]

He is a 35 year washed up has been.

[MFKS]

He is a 35 year washed up has been.
:wanker: :trolls:

[Jetmaster]

Many parallels between Griff and Bridgey funnily enough.

[q-money]

give me one good reason not to ban all of you