Honestly no idea why we are looking at bridge when we play with 1 striker up front. Plus is he any better than Kokko (based on his European leagues form and stats) or Nordstrand based on what weve seen since he's been with us??
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Honestly no idea why we are looking at bridge when we play with 1 striker up front. Plus is he any better than Kokko (based on his European leagues form and stats) or Nordstrand based on what weve seen since he's been with us??
The talk for bridge could well have been to put the wind up the two Scandinavians and get them producing more?
That, and bridge back in the team would would one could be realized to use a visa spot elsewhere in the squad.
With the recent developements of weak ankles knee being no good, I think we've firmed as chance to sign him. If his hip goes, go get bridge on the back of your shirt.
Now you've pretty much guaranteed well sign him on Marquee wages :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
I think I read on Facey this morning that she had just given birth to a little boy, Oscar..Quote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
Congrats to them both..
Yeah Jets posted something this morningQuote:
Originally Posted by Bon
If Bridge has a Vote1 Lawrie shirt in his kit you can rest assured a deal is forthcoming.
Jets Powerchair Football club won their fir Australian Power Chair Football Club Championship title over the weekend, beating Brisbane PFC 1-0 in the grand final. BRisbane beat them 3-0 during the round robin comp just the day before, which resulted in the Jets coming 2nd overall.
You can find them on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleJe...type=3&theater
Excellent stuff, they share their winning mentality with our Aleague side??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Bridge has a fractured kneecap, so Jones is still keen on signing him - of course... what could possibly go wrong... :facepalm:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/43...plans/?cs=3398
It's moments like this that sway my opinion on Jones from passable coach who may improve to outright moron - why is he so intent on giving wankles a comfortable retirement plan at our expense? He's never been a Joel and he never will be, if we want to throw big money at him (and I couldn't see wankles coming here unless we were offering far more than he's worth at this point in his career with his best football being behind him), I cannot see the value in it, he was too half-assed to be a Newy legend in the days when he did play for us, why would he become one now when he doesn't even appear to fit the mold of the team we're building?
We can only hope it's lip service from Jones.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
Maybe he doesn't want to lay the boot into Bridge publicly. I would never wish injury on anybody, but I can't say I'm disappointed that Bridge won't be joining us for this season at least
Such a shame they didn't have a little girl, best song opportunity missed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
Either way, it was Knees up Mother BrownQuote:
Originally Posted by Premy
A player like Bridge suits Jones style more. Breaking fast. Counter attacking. In my opinion this is the reason Kokko doesn't get a start. Not saying he is right but people will have their opinions. Probably the reason Nordstrand is getting a start. Chase long balls into corners, breaking the line etc. It's why I think O'Donovan would probably interest Jones so much. All my thoughts. Which are usually bullshit 11/10 times.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Those words should never be used with Bridge. Not in the last 3 years and never again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilso8948
Is Bridge even that fast??
And with the amount of long balls we generally do Kokko would be useful as well as give us an ACTUAL option when we kick off long from teams pressing us high
Not anymore. Used to be, about 3 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Kokko suits counter attacking more imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilso8948
Hold the ball up when isolated waiting for quick wingers to counter.
100% and kokko can hold it up then lay it off to clut or brown to put hoole or nabbout throughQuote:
Originally Posted by RAM
Agree with the comments on Kokko, a good outlet who can link up with those around him is crucial. Having said that I thought Clut performed the hold up role excellently a few games back, I can't remember who against. Received a lot of passes under heavy contest from defenders, hardly lost it and probably won 5 free kicks from being fouled after beating his closest marker. Had a great first half and was subbed around 55 for Nordstrand. I think it was at home against Adelaide.
Hopefully it will come out as the season progresses why Kokko is still not involved, he must be close to if not fully recovered from the jaw but didn't even make the bench for last game. I really hope we get to see him play some minutes and show what he can do.
Either adelaide or perth pretty sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
From I hear from people who watch traning Kokko trains well, always wanting the ball and finishes most of his chances. Im fairly certain he isnt playing due to Jones's prefered style of play
Jets and Greater Bank putting on a few coaches to and from Coffs Harbour - fantastic effort by all involved. Get amongst it
Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a...71iswqhmx2y6y4
Shitcastle?Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
Wellingshit?
Curious that if Rhys Williams goes as well that maybe the "bring em home" philosophy at Glory isn't quite working.
The word is he is going to WSWQuote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
SST, the guys with the best scoop correct ratio (1 in 65 million), said he was signing with WSW a few days ago, before the PG contract turn down was announced.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
I could see Neville then return to PerthQuote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
And ECP on Twitter will post the same "wheels on the bus go round and round" meme that he has for the last 10 years when HAL is nothing but a shuffled deck of the same players repeatedly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
This article from two days ago on TWG says we are out of the hunt.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/artic...ing-out-bridge
SBS still reading the foz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Would be sweet to have a player like Risdon come here. We will probs end up with Neville now. I didn't have anything against the bloke when he was here but I really see Hoffman and him as a like for like player.
I think Neville is better going forward which is strange given Hoffman started as a striker/wide forward. I love some of Nev's defensive work he did for us but most of that was desperation clearance type stuff after he and/or others were out of position after coughing up the ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilso8948
I think Hoff would have to be a cheaper option... the whole local lad thing. I certainly don't think we need both, especially with Cowburn a longer term and local option for Hoff's spot if needed. If we sign Neville, we're not really identifying a major weakness in the side, barely improving, and that's not how you build a successful squad.
Bingo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
There was plenty of talk of heading to Europe. May be letting his contract run down to do that. The 'move out of WA' statement (as opposed to 'my dream of playing in Europe') does suggest he may move to another A-League side though.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/43...sheets/?cs=306
So after playing the most entertaining football we have in years and getting some results, it sounds like we are going to park the bus a bit more because losing 1-0 or having 0-0 draw is better than winning 3-2!
I don't pay much attention to any of Dillon's Herald articles or the shit he posts here on the foz.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
Taggz thinks Newcastle players are shitand intends to put a few past Jonesy' new and improved park-the-bus defence:Quote:
“I wouldn’t swap a Perth Glory player for one of the Newcastle players”
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/43...round/?cs=3398
What else can he say though ? One of my team mates is shit you can have him ?Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8
I can't think of what question would have needed that type of response though?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster