Not to the extent of almost dying, no.Quote:
Originally Posted by snake
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Not to the extent of almost dying, no.Quote:
Originally Posted by snake
Would it pain you to say something positive about BK?Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas477
I don't think Caravella is up to standard for A-League but I could see that he was hungry and wanted to improve.
Also this might be taken the wrong way but Young would never of known that he was going to get a life threatening infection when he got kneed in the head by Smeltz. To say he put his life on the line for the club is a long stretch. Still would love to have Neil back was always class on and of the pitch.
If Biraz gets another shot in goals with the Jets I'll be needing some drugs as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
If Birraz doesn't leave in the off season both him and BK will start level pegging under a new coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
That being said assuming Birraz works hard he will be No 1 as he is the better keeper.
You better find someone dealing then
Nice day outside huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
Sounds like arnie is waiting on SFC to finalise their offer, what happened to all the its a done deal, arnie to newy, they sacked their staff as arnie is signed. Looks like that was just one big negotiation gamble to show they were willing to change up the staff for his boys as he demanded. Can't wait to see the reaction when Zane is given the top job and PV4's boys goes to SFC.Quote:
Graham Arnold keeps Jets waiting
By JAMES GARDINER
April 29, 2014, 10:30 p.m.
IN-demand coach Graham Arnold flies to Noosa today ‘‘for a break away from football’’ and is at least a week away from finalising his future.
The Jets have offered Arnold a long-term deal to take the reins, but the former Socceroos boss is also being pursued by Sydney FC and New Zealand Football.
The 50-year-old has met twice with Jets management in the past fortnight and was to have talks with the Kiwis this week. Those and other negotiations, at least in person, have been put on hold.
‘‘I’m going away with the family tomorrow to Noosa for a week,’’ Arnold told the Newcastle Herald yesterday.
‘‘I want to get away from footy, think over things and just have a break. My brain is a bit rattled at the moment.’’
Asked if talks with the Jets had stalled after he refused to meet a deadline of last Thursday, Arnold replied: ‘‘No’’
The championship-winning former Mariners boss has become the hottest commodity on the coaching market since leaving J-League club Vegalta Sendai three months into a two-year deal.
It is understood the Jets could allow Arnold to also coach the All Whites.
But there was speculation yesterday that the money on offer to coach Sydney FC was more than the Jets and All Whites jobs combined.
If Arnold accepts the Jets offer, it is anticipated Andrew Clark (performance co-ordinator) and possibly John Crawley (goalkeeper coach) will join him in Newcastle.
The impasse over the Arnold situation has left the Jets in a holding pattern.
The senior squad finished their commitments for the season on Monday and are not due to assemble for pre-season training until June.
Striker Emile Heskey has returned to England and is unlikely to return next season for more than a guest stint.
Senior duo Joel Griffiths and David Carney have held preliminary talks with chief executive Robbie Middleby and have also received interest from other clubs.
Josh Mitchell, James Brown, Joey Gibbs and Nick Ward are also off contract.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/22...aiting/?cs=306
sacking the staff saves money too.
theyd be doing little at his point in time, why pay them.
tinks has mouths to feed. (mostly his)
great Jets negotiation...... heres a deadline........ there goes a deadline........ dopnmt worry about that deadline.
when he says no, imagine trying to start begotiations with someone else
The longer this goes on, the more nervous I get.
If Middleby ****s this up, he has to go.
Did the Jerks actually set a deadline though?Quote:
Originally Posted by GazFish35
I thought Arnie was the one who, last week, said he was a week away (and now has added another week onto it).
I wouldn't be surprised if he has already signed with us but is delaying the announcement so he can have a break away from all the press/fanfare/players/etc till he's had his mini-holiday.
Pv4 on the money.
No way is he delaying the announcement. we continue suck at landing our top notch staffers. If knob gobbler Arnold wanted the gig here he would have taken it already. serioulsy he's playing everyone so Sydney come up with the most $
Massive news.
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/...his-july/90212
A-League v EPL tour in New Zealand this July
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The Wellington Phoenix will make history when they host two English Premier League sides in New Zealand for the first time in July 2014.
In a football extravaganza that will span the length of the country, sports fans will be able to experience a football event never seen before in this part of the world.
Westpac Stadium will be rocking when English Premier League clubs West Ham United and Newcastle United take part in a ground-breaking double header with the Wellington Phoenix and Australian glamour club Sydney FC in the Football United Tour 2014.
West Ham United and Newcastle United will play two exhibition matches at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on 26 July, in matches arranged by the Wellington Phoenix with the support of the Wellington City Council.
Auckland and Dunedin will share in the festivities with games featuring the two English Premier League teams also being staged at Eden Park and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
It will be the first time in the Southern Hemisphere that two English Premier League clubs have played on the same ground on the same day.
Announcing the games today Wellington Phoenix Chairman Rob Morrison said he was delighted the club was hosting two such high profile teams.
“All of New Zealand will be able to be part of this unique sporting event, with Newcastle United journeying to Dunedin and West Ham United to Auckland, with both sides finishing their tour with the double-header in Wellington.”
Game one will feature Newcastle United playing Sydney FC at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Tuesday July 22, kick off 7.30pm.
Game two sees West Ham United take on the Wellington Phoenix on Wednesday July 23, at Auckland’s Eden Park, kick off 7.30pm
The tour will then move to Wellington for a double-header on Saturday, July 26 where Sydney FC will take on West Ham and the Phoenix will play Newcastle United at Westpac Stadium.
Morrison said it was important to the Club that as many fans as possible could be part of this historic event.
“Ticket prices start at just $35 for adults and $16 for a child for the Westpac Stadium extravaganza on July 26” Morrison said.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said the event is especially exciting for the City and is part of the strong working relationship between the two organisations.
“The Wellington City Council is delighted to work with the Phoenix on bringing this great sporting contest to the Capital. Our stadium's location is ideally suited to a big match and ‘the beautiful game’ will be fully celebrated in a Football Festival for everybody,” she said.
“This spectacular event will draw football fans from around the country and across the Tasman”
No one is looking forward to the tour more than All Whites captain Winston Reid.
“I’m really excited to be bringing West Ham to New Zealand in July to play a bit of footy in the Football United Tour and show them how we do things in New Zealand!,” Reid said.
“New Zealand is a beautiful country full of great people and I’m sure all the West Ham players, staff and supporters who make the trip will have a fantastic time.
“Football is really on the up in both New Zealand and Australia and we are all looking forward to meeting all the fans and playing exciting matches against two leading Hyundai A-League clubs.”
Manager Sam Allardyce is also looking forward to bringing a team to New Zealand for the first time in his managerial career.
“We’ve been busy putting together the best pre-season preparation that I’ve had, and it’s great that we’re able to go to New Zealand as a key part of that,” Allardyce said.
“The tournament in New Zealand is particularly interesting, as it allows us to promote West Ham United and the Premier League over there.
“It’ll be great for our fans in the region to see us play.”
Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, said: “We are very much looking forward to being part of the Football United Tour and to training and playing at first class facilities in Dunedin and Wellington.
“Football has grown impressively in both New Zealand and Australia in recent years, with some excellent players and teams coming to the fore, so the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC fixtures will provide a good test for our players as we prepare them for next season.”
EPL Tour
Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome says the Tour isn’t just about what happens on the pitch.
“While that will be fantastic for the fans it is about more than that,” Dome said.
“Wellington will be hosting a ‘Festival of Football’ throughout the day in the capital,” Dome added.
“We want to create a weekend packed with entertainment, culture and sport revolving around the theme of football – a real family festival day out offering so much more for the fans and their families.”
“We anticipate tickets to the games will sell fast as this is a rare and exciting opportunity for football fans and their families throughout Australasia to be part of,” David Dome said.
Tickets for the Auckland and Wellington games go on sale to Phoenix Members from 30 April and on public sale from 19 May at Ticketek. Dunedin will be on sale 21 May. Details at www.wellingtonphoenix.com.
At A Glance
• Football United Tour 2014 featuring four great Clubs – Newcastle United, West Ham United, Wellington Phoenix FC, Sydney FC
• Newcastle United v Sydney FC, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, Tuesday July 22, 7.30pm
• Wellington Phoenix v West Ham United, Eden Park, Auckland, Wednesday July 23, 7.30pm
• Sydney FC v West Ham United and Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle United, Westpac Stadium Wellington, July 26. Kick off times to be confirmed.
• Tickets on sale to existing Wellington Phoenix FC members Wednesday 30 April with membership renewals.
• Tickets on sale to new Wellington Phoenix FC members from Monday 12 May
• Tickets on sale to general public Monday 19 May (Auckland & Wellington matches), Wednesday 21 May (Dunedin match),
• Adult ticket prices start from $35 for Phoenix members, $59 for general public with child tickets from $16 for members, $20 for general public.
• Tickets available through Ticketek for the Wellington and Auckland events, and TicketDirect for Dunedin.
I've only read journos setting deadlines. Nowt the club can do aboot that.
Why not wait, he's got all the leverage at the moment.
He's a former Gypo deciding between us and Sydney, he's going to cop shit regardless who he chooses, why not cop shit whilst driving a fancier car.
I hope Middleby can keep up his. 100% record on getting the big decisions right. Am sure he will.
there are other good candidates. Albeit with less experience but aren't gyposQuote:
Originally Posted by Thomas477
Holman retires from Socceroos.
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/h...ires-socceroos
he was never going to play under Ange anyway
Would like to see Newcastle United play a one off game here either before or after this, would be a marketers dream.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
I know, can you imagine it from their end...Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
"The team with the same name as ours"
"The team stupid enough to take Guy Bates off our books"
"The team that used to have a jersey just like us"
Gordie tabloids would go into overdrive with puns.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Can't wait for Luca$h to announce his impending retirementQuote:
Originally Posted by OmeletteDuFromage