Wait... the guy deemed not good enough to be re-signed is back trialing with us?!
Sigh. Might as well get Caravan back.
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Wait... the guy deemed not good enough to be re-signed is back trialing with us?!
Sigh. Might as well get Caravan back.
Nick Ward was quality while he was here and I for one will welcome his return. Plays a number of positions and was class in the home game, can't remember the opposition, where Heskey pulled out in the warmup and played 10.
I would be happy if Nicky is signed as the winger and a number 6 is also signed on
Yeah I know griff probably more suited to central but unselfishly played wide right back end of last season and still managed to get into great scoring positions and scored a few. Maybe griff and montano swapping throughout the gameQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
Post on the newcastle fans page on fb saying birighitti confirmed to be returning to the jets this season.
Seriously, when are we going to get another signing?
Its so frustrating waiting around with all of these promises of strikers and midfielders!
The season is three months away - things are good, damn good for a Jets pre-season. I think most clubs keep a spot or two open seeing there is alot of world player trade in July/August.
Remember how late in the piece Heskey and Shinji signed for instance two years ago.
You don't see a problem with this? Chaos has been the norm... this feels like a very Jets like off season. Tinkler really needs to up his game and sell the club so we have something going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
Yes in a sense it's TOO quiet and not normal.......
did tinks try to hand back the licence after a build up like our current one??
Just before the season started from memoryQuote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
Reports Brillante heading to Fiorentina. Another midfielder to replace!!
Thats a shame but Serie A would be great for him!Quote:
Originally Posted by lil_masi
yes, would be awesome. already proven he can grow the facial hair to fit right in.
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Use the transfer fees from Taggz & Brillante, plus the freed up wages, to get Bresc as Australian Marquee
This guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
:grin:
It'll help us win the FFA Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackmac79
You on board now?
There are also rumours about Mikel Arteta leaving Arsenel for Fiorentina. Only problem is neither Arsenel, Arteta or his manager have spoken to anyone from Fiorentina.Quote:
Originally Posted by lil_masi
So, not a lot of confidence here in anything about Fiorentina.
If Brilliante is moving on it might explain why there hasn't been any signing recently. Phil might want to sign a fullback with the loss of Brillante whereas previously he wasn't looking to fill a spot there. Noting the recent article that indicated Goodwin may play fullback this season would like to see Nick Ward signed as a RM or LM option.
Cannot imagine Brillante getting anywhere near the Fiorentina bench anytime soon. Good luck to the guy.
He's 21 - I don't imagine Fiorentina would invest in the guy if they don't have a development plan for him. Some intense training pre-season to see what he is capable of and then potentially a loan to a Serie B team or a full season in their reserves set up playing a handful of cup games.
So, the DT is carrying the story...
Say what?!? We released Taggart on a free?!Quote:
NEWCASTLE Jets are poised to lose a second big-name player to an overseas club with Socceroos squad member Josh Brillante set to link with Italian Serie A club Fiorentina.
The Jets are expected to announce Brillante’s move today after the two clubs agreed on a transfer fee for the versatile mid-fielder who was still under contract to the A-League club for another season.
It comes only a fortnight after the Jets’ Golden Boot-winning striker Adam Taggart was released from the final year of his contract to link with English club Fulham.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/...transfer/91148
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The Newcastle Jets have agreed terms for the transfer of midfielder Josh Brillante to join Italian Serie A Club ACF Fiorentina, subject to a medical.
Brillante will travel to Italy this weekend to finalise his move to the Europa League outfit.
Brillante departs Newcastle after two seasons with the Jets, having made 46 Hyundai A-League appearances.
The 21-year-old was named Newcastle Jets Player of the Year at the conclusion of the 2013/14 campaign, having excelled as both a central midfielder and right fullback.
Brillante’s performances for the Jets earned him a call-up to the Socceroos’ 30-man preliminary squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Brillante said he is excited to begin a new chapter in his football career.
“I’m very excited to be joining Fiorentina and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead,” Brillante said.
“I’ve had an amazing couple of years at the Jets and I’m very thankful that I came to a Club like Newcastle who develop young players and give them an opportunity.
“Having the chance to play regular first team football has helped my game improve a lot and it is a big reason why I’ve been able to achieve things like playing for the Australian national team.
“The Jets Members have been fantastic over the past couple of years and I’d just like to thank them for their support.
“Newcastle will always be a part of me now and I’ll be keeping an eye on the Jets and hoping the Club does well in the future.”
Jets CEO Robbie Middleby wished Brillante well with his move to Europe.
“As a Club we take great pride in in the way Josh has grown and developed as a footballer during his time at the Newcastle Jets,” Middleby said.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Josh to join a Club which is competing in one of the toughest leagues in world football and will also playing be in the Europa League next season.
“On behalf of Members and everyone at the Club, I’d like to thank Josh for his services and wish him all the best with his move to Fiorentina.”
How did you get that it was free out of that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Released from contract kind of suggests that, doesn't it? Otherwise why use those terms (apart from being the telegraph) when it's simply a stock standard football transfer?Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
"The Jets announced on Tuesday night that they had agreed to a transfer fee for Taggart, who had a year to run on his contract in Newcastle."Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/23...o-join-fulham/
Sort of indicates it wasn't free. I have a recollection of reading somewhere it was 6 figure but no idea where.
Wow we need to sign a couple of mids now with Josh going as well.
That's good then... guess it's DT being the DT.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarfy96
Nicky Ward nailed on to be signed now
My first thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by furns
Good luck Beard 2nd. I for one will miss him. I really rated him as a player
rip brilliantes vigilante's
RE: Taggart
However, i thought i read somewhere it was $400,000Quote:
A statement on the club’s official website read: "Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Adam Taggart from Australia A-League side Newcastle Jets, for an undisclosed fee."
wasn't that just being touted as his max buy out fee?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
I felt Brill was always missing something, only occaisionally impressed me. probs mostly due to age. Cant argue with serie A but.
Not certain but I think the figure was £180,000 which is roughly $330,000.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Really? I always thought he looked the most composed of pretty much anyone on the pitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
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Sky Sports Italia reporting Josh Brillante's transfer to @ACF_Fiorentina is worth €1million. #ALeague #SerieA
Tinks is rich again:pissup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
****ing hell, thats a decent price.
That's what I was thinking. No reinvestment here.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
Actually hold your horses.
There is no way in the world we are getting €1000000 for Brillante when Middleby and Palmer are involved.
I call bullshit.
We would be lucky to get a signed Batistuta shirt a salami stick and a bag of pasta
It was meant to be 2m but middleby talked them downQuote:
Originally Posted by Thomas477