Newcastle United Jets 2013/2014 Squad thread

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28-04-2014, 06:50 AM
GazFish35

I've not seen Jim since I was at uni! but I'd eat a horse's dick if that's him.
28-04-2014, 09:05 AM
front2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro Jet

Can confirm that on the night we played Adelaide, Retro and family parked in front of Cafe de Beaumont at around 6pm to grab quick pre game pizza at Crust over the road.
As I parked, a face grabbed my attention which given the nights opposition, didn't surprise me: Tarek Elric...then I saw Flores, Stuey + some other bloke I couldn't identify.
A 4 of them together having a coffee? before the game. Anyway, there it is. The bloke has been sighted being cosy in Newie fairly recently.
(Front2 can confirm from a text I sent him on the night)

EDIT:- Backing up where they were before Jeterpool's photo.
The unknown bloke I saw could have been that bloke to Tarek's left...but going by that photo he could also be mistaken for Jimmy Catlin, but I haven't bumped into Jimmy for quite a while now.

PS 10:20pm & Jeterpool getting real anxious about now. See you in the Liverpool thread mate :wink:

Aye. Retro stalker on the job once more.
02-05-2014, 05:56 PM
parksey

i'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet but james brown will not be re-signed.
02-05-2014, 06:08 PM
Thomas477

Quote:

Originally Posted by parksey

i'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet but james brown will not be re-signed.

Good. He significantly needs to get back to his best, but we shouldn't be paying him to do so.
02-05-2014, 06:10 PM
furns

and there was much rejoicing

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/wp..._rejoicing.jpg
05-05-2014, 01:19 PM
pv4

Updated squad listing

2013/14
James Brown
David Carney
Joey Gibbs
Joel Griffiths
Emile Heskey (fgn)(int marquee)
Josh Mitchell
Nick Ward

2014/15
Mark Birighitti
Josh Brillante
Zenon Caravella
Connor Chapman
Mitch Cooper
Sam Gallaway
Kew Jaliens (fgn)
Ben Kennedy
Mitchell Oxborrow
John Solari
Adam Taggart
James Virgili
Ruben Zadkovich

2015/16
Craig Goodwin
Andrew Hoole
Ben Kantarovski
Brandon Lundy
Scott Neville
Jacob Pepper
Taylor Regan

Manager
Phil Stubbins (15/16)
05-05-2014, 02:36 PM
lil_masi

Has Nathan Burns played a game since he left us? He worked with Stubbins at Adelaide, hopefully he'll be back. Stubbins was also there when Flores was ripping the league
05-05-2014, 06:01 PM
Mark325

Quote:

Originally Posted by pv4

Updated squad listing

2013/14
James Brown
David Carney
Joey Gibbs
Joel Griffiths
Emile Heskey (fgn)(int marquee)
Josh Mitchell
Nick Ward (15/16)

Out of all those guys, Griff and Carney are the only ones I really want us to re-sign. I wouldn't be bothered if we got Heskey again, but wouldn't be mad if he left
07-05-2014, 12:56 PM
furns

Heskey has already left, and I dont believe he will be back.
07-05-2014, 05:37 PM
furns

according to SST and SBS on twitter we have signed Matt Jurman for 3 years
07-05-2014, 05:48 PM
Grimario

That's less than inspiring.
07-05-2014, 05:50 PM
Grimario

That basically says "we are happy to trade a local for a guy who has struggled to hold down a starting spot at any club for a few years AND we don't mind ousting a youth rep".

Better be the usual SST waffle.
07-05-2014, 06:05 PM
Blackmac79

Who the **** is jurman?
07-05-2014, 06:06 PM
Beeen

Do not rate :angry:
07-05-2014, 06:16 PM
Premy

:banghead:
07-05-2014, 06:16 PM
Grimario

Middleyb'd.
07-05-2014, 06:17 PM
MFKS

This better be rumour
07-05-2014, 06:19 PM
MFKS

Than again if it is to play left back so Gallaway don't it may well be a genius move:pissup:
07-05-2014, 06:22 PM
Grimario

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFKS

Than again if it is to play left back so Gallaway don't it may well be a genius move:pissup:

Hardly. Guy is a plonker. His ability going forward would make Gallaway look like Roberto Carlos.
07-05-2014, 06:24 PM
Premy

Has the club not learnt anything from signing A-League journeymen. FFS
07-05-2014, 06:31 PM
Jeterpool

Quote:

Originally Posted by furns

according to SST and SBS on twitter we have signed Matt Jurman for 3 years

I'm actually not too bad with this if true
07-05-2014, 06:43 PM
plague

Glad the club has finally signed an overseas marquee.
Obviously Thomas Broich has opened some doors for us.
07-05-2014, 06:45 PM
MFKS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimario

Hardly. Guy is a plonker. His ability going forward would make Gallaway look like Roberto Carlos.

Your obviously forgetting how bad Gallaway actually is and being generous in praise. :roflz:
07-05-2014, 06:46 PM
Grimario

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeterpool

I'm actually not too bad with this if true

Why? Apart from being a few years younger, is he an upgrade on Mitchell? At least Mitchell was a local. And is he an upgrade on Gallaway if he plays at left back? Going forward wasn't his strong point either, nor was speed. At least Gallaway has a bit of pace about him to get back when he is inevitably caught out.

Bigger disappointment is it probably means Chapman is gone too. Can't see us keeping him as a 4th choice.
07-05-2014, 06:47 PM
Grimario

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFKS

Your obviously forgetting how bad Gallaway actually is and being generous in praise. :roflz:

There is only one player I can remember in the league who was worse at left back than Jurman... and that was Marc Warren.
07-05-2014, 07:04 PM
Premy

The thought of Hersi, Ferreira, Franjic & co running at Jurman is making me cringe already.
07-05-2014, 07:09 PM
Jeterpool

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimario

Why? Apart from being a few years younger, is he an upgrade on Mitchell? At least Mitchell was a local. And is he an upgrade on Gallaway if he plays at left back? Going forward wasn't his strong point either, nor was speed. At least Gallaway has a bit of pace about him to get back when he is inevitably caught out.

Bigger disappointment is it probably means Chapman is gone too. Can't see us keeping him as a 4th choice.

Initial gut feel. Not a great indicator I know but you raise a good point re: Chapman. I need to think about why I'm feeling ok but I'm unsure why at this stage

I will say I never paid much attention to him while playing for Sydney so I'm honestly not basing it on much viewing time
07-05-2014, 07:33 PM
furns

according to their foz he is not a 1st choice, at best a backup.
Why we need another one of those in our squad is beyond me, except its probably to provide another option with a left foot
07-05-2014, 07:35 PM
sammydog

I remember him playing with Brisbane more than anything, he was the weak link in the defence and other teams knew it.
07-05-2014, 07:37 PM
Grimario

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammydog

I remember him playing with Brisbane more than anything, he was the weak link in the defence and other teams knew it.

Yep. I can't see how he fits in our squad unless we are defo not resigning Mitchell or Chapman is definitely gone. I guess he can play left back as well so maybe a versatile bench option?

Quote:

Originally Posted by furns

according to their foz he is not a 1st choice, at best a backup.
Why we need another one of those in our squad is beyond me, except its probably to provide another option with a left foot
07-05-2014, 07:44 PM
furns

according to SST Chapman looks likely to go to Melbourne Heart/City
07-05-2014, 07:47 PM
Thomas477

FFS, KUTGW management.

You can change the coach, but the management is still full of crap.
07-05-2014, 07:50 PM
Tommyjet

If jurman is signed it won't be to play left back
07-05-2014, 11:33 PM
hawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Premy

Has the club not learnt anything from signing A-League journeymen. FFS

+1
07-05-2014, 11:59 PM
militiamon

I don't know too much about Jurman, but he seems like an ok signing. The worrying thing for me is the length of the contract, as it does sound like a bit of a gamble for a player supposedly not considered to be a starter at another club.

I do remember him being rated as one of the best young players in the A-League a few seasons back, so he must have something about him.
08-05-2014, 12:18 AM
hawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by militiamon

I don't know too much about Jurman, but he seems like an ok signing. The worrying thing for me is the length of the contract, as it does sound like a bit of a gamble for a player supposedly not considered to be a starter at another club.

I do remember him being rated as one of the best young players in the A-League a few seasons back, so he must have something about him.

is only 24, might be able to make a tackle
08-05-2014, 08:02 AM
pv4

Roar fans hate Jurman, they think he is useless. SFC fans think he went alright this year. But their defensive line was awful.

Not overly inspired by this atm. Would prefer Regan playing over Jurman at CB, and would prefer an actual LB if he's being looked at there.
08-05-2014, 09:04 AM
Pico

Herald saying that the Jurman signing is all management again, when will these idiots learn coaches need to sign their own players.

I’m also scratching my head how we just held a press conference regarding needing more experience and leadership and a better mental strength, then are linked to an average at best defender, who’s in his early 20’s and has never nailed a starting spot down, has been a weak link in defence in the past & to top it off it’s a three year deal.
08-05-2014, 09:39 AM
leftrightout

We have signed worse...
08-05-2014, 09:51 AM
380

Limited budget = less than inspiring signings.

This is just the start of a host of poverty pack budget style signings.

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