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Carefully boys they may have heard GVE on the podcast added one plus one and come up with 9.
Do we dare to dream
They had fresh video of Deans talking about how griff is the type of player who fits the bill for a quality striker that suits the system, but they would need to see if he wants to come back & the sort of wages he'd be after.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grunta
NBN also said our marquee signings had been narrowed down to half a dozen possible players.
true test of the clubs ambition - do we sign griff & an international #10, or do we put bridges into our marquee spot to free up wages under the cap for another ais product?
By the sounds of it any further signings will be older and more experienced players
bridges for marquee for sure
imagine the applause he'll get thenQuote:
Originally Posted by q-money
further imagine it when he gets his 4-6 week injury.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
He would have to have a significant payrise suddenly to be marquee. :popcorn:
Jobe Wheelhouse up and running for place in midfield
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JOBE Wheelhouse has made a belated start to his second season as captain of the Newcastle Jets.
But after surgery in May to remove a troublesome bursa from his left foot, the whole-hearted midfielder is back in full training and could make his first appearance of the pre-season against the Northern NSW Select side at Darling St Oval tonight.
“He might get a little run towards the end to ease him back in,’’ Jets assistant coach Craig Deans said yesterday.
‘‘It would be about 20 minutes max, if anything.”
Exactly where Wheelhouse fits in to coach Gary van Egmond’s remodelled Jets outfit remains to be seen.
Van Egmond put a broom through the Jets roster in the off-season, releasing 11 players from the side that missed the A-League finals for a second straight year.
He has also tweaked his formation, changing from a 4-2-3-1 to 4-1-2-3.
Wheelhouse’s preferred position is as a holding midfielder.
Young Socceroos captain Ben Kantarovski has started in that role in trial wins over Broadmeadow Magic (3-1) and the Canberra Rockets (9-1) and appears to have the front running.
Ruben Zadkovich has been pushed forward from right full-back into an advanced role in midfield on the same side. Recruits James Brown and Craig Goodwin and young gun Jacob Pepper have been used on the other side of midfield.
‘‘Jobe can play anywhere,’’ Deans said. ‘‘He is a quality player. He is good on the ball, his passing range is good, his communication is good.
‘‘At times last year we played him as a bit of a false number nine or an attacking number 10.
‘‘He has the ability to play further forward, but he also has the passing range to play a little deeper.
‘‘As we get closer to the start of the season it is up to him to show us he has the ability to play in either of those areas.’’
The Jets still have at least two places to fill on the roster.
‘‘The priority is a number nine,’’ Deans said.
‘‘We have had hundreds of emails and DVDs sent in.‘‘We have narrowed it down to three or four who tick a majority of boxes
‘‘It is a matter of negotiating with the players. Them being overseas, it takes a little bit longer because you are not doing it face to face. We would like to get it done as quick as we can. Hopefully it is not too far away.’’
Northern Select have trained together just twice in preparation for tonight’s contest and co-coach Damien Smith is under no illusions about the task confronting his outfit.
‘‘You know playing the Jets they are going to have a lot of the ball,’’ he said. ‘‘We need to be well organised defensively. Dutchy [van Egmond] loves his possession-based game.
‘‘When Magic played them our boys felt like they were doing doggies for 90 minutes.
‘‘We will try and stay as compact as possible and put some pressure on them when we can.’’
The Jets thrashed the Canberra Rockets representative side 9-1 last week, but Smith was confident of a bold showing by his team.
‘‘It’s difficult when you are putting a side together quickly. We are representing Northern NSW so we obviously want to do as best we can.‘‘Plus, some of the young boys like Scott Pettit, Daniel Bird and a few others have a chance to play in front of Gary and against the Jets.’’
http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/...ng-Coach/48187
I was trying to think of some witty pun to go with a You Am I reference or maybe some re-written song lyrics but I am too tired and still at fecking work for the 10th hour today. FECK.Quote:
The Newcastle Jets have appointed Tim Rogers as the Club’s Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Rogers comes to the Club well experienced from working in the elite sporting environment both nationally and internationally.
His most recent position was with the Stade Francais Paris Rugby Club and he has also previously worked with the Australian Women’s Football team and at the Australian Institute of Sport.
Rogers’ role at the Jets is a return to Newcastle; he was the Head of Strength Performance at the Newcastle Knights between 2008-2011.
“Tim has been a real journeyman in the strength and conditioning role and comes to us with a lot of experience from the many codes he has worked in,” CEO Robbie Middleby said.
“This experience will be of great benefit to the Newcastle Jets and we look forward to welcoming Tim to the Club to work alongside Gary (van Egmond) and the team.”
Jets Football Operations Manger Lee Clark worked with Rogers at the Knights and looks forward to linking back up with his former colleague.
“I have worked with Tim before and I am excited to have him coming to the Jets,” Clark said.
“He is very professional, knowledgeable, comes with a lot of experience and he will just be a great asset for the Jets.”
Rogers returns to Australia on Thursday and commences his role with the Jets later this week.
He's from the knights so "who put the devil in you".
the thing i really can't comprehend is griff says he's been talked to by a few a-league clubs but heard nothing from the jets. what's the go? gve said in the recent podcast that he keeps in constant contact with griff. either the "hey, how's things in china?" text messages aren't seen as legitimate talks between player & club, and the jets are really under the impression it is, or we're being lied to.Quote:
Joel Griffiths happy to stay in China
JAMES GARDINER
19 Jul, 2012 04:00 AM
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PLAYING ON: Joel Griffiths
FORMER Jets golden boy Joel Griffiths has ended talk of a return to Newcastle and spoken of a ‘‘surreal’’ training session at Shanghai Shenhua with former English Premier League stars Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.
Griffiths is off contract at the Chinese Super League club and had recently expressed an interest in a homecoming.
‘‘My manager received three offers from Chinese clubs and I’ve had some interest from some A-League teams but no contact from the Jets,’’ Griffiths told the Newcastle Herald yesterday.
‘‘I’m cool with that – they are busy preparing for the championship and what-not.’’
The Jets have been searching the globe for a proven goal scorer.
Jets assistant coach Craig Deans said on Tuesday that they ‘‘had narrowed it down to three or four who tick a majority of boxes’’.
Griffiths is the Jets’ all-time leading goal scorer with 28, was the league’s golden boot and Johnny Warren medal winner and was instrumental in the Jets’ 2007-08 championship success.
‘‘Returning to Australia at the end of my contract is definitely a strong possibility,’’ Griffiths said a fortnight ago.
‘‘If it happens, the Jets would be my first choice. Hopefully the fact I’m a proven scorer, somebody who can get maybe 10 a season, would work in my favour and make me attractive to teams.’’
The 32-year-old is expected to return from a knee injury against Guangzhou on Sunday.
He trained alongside Drogba and Anelka yesterday for the first time.
‘‘I will never forget training today,’’ Griffiths said. ‘‘Just me, Drogba and Anelka doing shooting. It was amazing.
‘‘I’m still on a high. It was so surreal.’’
Drogba has signed a 2-year contract worth a reported $409,000 a week to join former Chelsea teammate Anelka at the Chinese club.
Shanghai Shenhua, who are struggling in 13th spot in the 16-club league, are coached by former Argentina boss Sergio Batista.
stop making this complicated hsg - bring griff home!
match report, match report, cool cool cool.Quote:
Craig Goodwin scores hat-trick for Newcastle Jets
JAMES GARDINER
19 Jul, 2012 04:00 AM
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STAR: Craig Goodwin in action for the Jets last night.
CRAIG Goodwin has played a handful of A-League games, but the exciting left back looks set to become a crowd favourite at Hunter Stadium after scoring a spectacular hat-trick in the first 12 minutes in the Newcastle Jets’ 6-0 win over Northern NSW at Darling Street Oval last night.
Adam Taggart added a late brace and fellow sub Mitch Oxborrow hit the target as the Jets made it three wins from as many games in the pre-season.
But it was Goodwin who stole the show.
The Adelaide-born 20-year-old produced three stinging left-foot drives from virtually the same spot, 20metres from goal and at a 45-degree angle.
Northern keeper Brad Swancott did not lay a hand on any of them.
The first arrowed into the top-left corner, the second had the aid of a deflection and the third was a low drive inside the near post.
Last night’s haul followed a 25-metre bomb he scored in the 9-1 demolition of Canberra Rockets a week ago.
Job done, he was replaced at half-time by Swiss recruit Dominik Ritter.
Ritter did not get on the scoresheet but caused havoc with his bursts down the left touchline.
Jets coach Gary van Egmond was unavailable for comment last night but Northern co-coach Damien Smith predicted big things for Goodwin.
‘‘I haven’t seen Goodwin play much, but I tell you what, those three goals were pretty impressive,’’ Smith said.
‘‘He didn’t have a great deal of space, he just bombed them.
‘‘The crowd will love him if he can do that.
‘‘I thought Ritter also did well when he came on.
‘‘As a defensive player he was good.
‘‘You can’t give any of these guys space. Our boys tried to shut them down, but they are fit and sharp, so well organised.’’
As they did in the opening two trials, the Jets dominated possession and field position.
On the rare occasions that Northern had the ball in enemy territory Ben Kantarovski, Tiago and Josh Mitchell moved quickly to close them down.
Northern regrouped after the early barrage and were competitive.
They were unlucky not to pull a goal back on the stroke of half-time after Kantarovski turned the ball over deep inside his own half.
Peter Haynes struck a powerful shot, which was dipping under the bar until Ben Kennedy rose high and got a fingertip to it.
As well as Ritter, Michael Bridges and Mark Birighitti were introduced for the second half.
Bridges was denied by a brilliant double save from Brad Swancott.
The Englishman then produced a neat bit of trickery to set up Oxborrow for a tap-in to make it 4-0 on the hour.
The Jets continued to make inroads down both flanks, but to their credit, Northern held on until the final five minutes.
The Jets have scored 18 goals in three matches.
Van Egmond is looking to add two more players to the final third and the Herald understands a Scottish attacker arrived yesterday for a trial.
The Jets play Northern again on August 8 at Jack McLaughlan Oval and Smith is confident of an improved performance.
‘‘I was proud of our boys,’’ he said.
‘‘We conked out at the end, but I thought second half we did OK.
‘‘We changed our shape at half-time to clog the midfield up. We put some young legs out there to combat their mobility.
‘‘Next time the players will know what to expect and will be better prepared.’’
Jets (4-1-2-3): Ben Kennedy; Scot Neville, Tiago, Josh Mitchell, Craig Goodwin; Ben Kantarovski; Jacob Pepper, Ruben Zadkovich; James Virgili, Ryan Griffiths, James Brown.
● The Jets have appointed Tim Rogers as the club’s strength and conditioning coach.
Rogers joins the Jets from the Stade Francais Paris rugby club. He has worked with the Matildas, the Australian Institute of Sport, and the Newcastle Knights.
scottish attacker on trial - any goss on this guy? my instant thought was "former rangers player" - can't wait to see scozzy get the rangers flag out if true tbh.
Cue mass hysteriaQuote:
Originally Posted by pv4
**** Griff.
Going by pre-season we won't need him.
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Originally Posted by Skirt Boy
Perhaps there is just respect between GVE and Griff. Whilst other A-League clubs would need to hound and enquire it could just be that Griff may ring GVE one day and say - "I'm ready, what can you do ?". If the Jets don't do something then, that is when there is a problem.
As people seem to keep forgetting he is under contract.
Griff and his boys just hanging out after training.Quote:
Shanghai shootout tests Socceroo Joel Griffiths' knee as he gets used to training with Anelka and Drogba
Tom Smithies
The Daily Telegraph
July 19, 2012 12:00AM
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Joel Griffiths, right, with Shanghai Shenhua teammates Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka. Source: AP
THERE'S nothing like pressure to perform, and a shooting session with Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka could test the self-confidence of anyone.
But even as Joel Griffiths was "rubbing his eyes" at lining up with two of the EPL's most celebrated strikers for the Tuesday morning drill, the former Socceroo was more concerned about the knee injury that has bedevilled him for almost three months at the cashed-up aspirants of Shanghai Shenhua.
Griffiths chose a good week to return to training with new coach Sergio Batista overseeing the introduction of former Chelsea hitman Drogba on an eye-watering $300,000 a week.
"It was a bit surreal, just the three of us having shooting practice, but they're good guys - and to be honest I was more worried about my knee, as it's been a while since I've played with only minimal pain," Griffiths said yesterday.
"So far so good, and straight away you can see what there is to learn from these guys.
"I was happy to watch, and I can't wait to play with them. Everything from the way they prepare, the way they train, what they eat - it's all an education.
"Obviously as former teammates Nicolas and Didier get on well together, and hopefully I can pick Didier's brain about a few things. Maybe I can help him out a bit in terms of living in China, I've been here for four years now."
Amused by the hysteria around Drogba's arrival, Griffiths had previously been left bitterly frustrated by the persistence of his knee complaint - watching as his club have struggled badly enough to make Batista the third coach of the season.
It means that for now he has no thoughts beyond his one-year deal, despite interest from elsewhere in China and in the A-League.
"I want to get fit first and enjoying my football before I start to think about next year," Griffiths said.
Meanwhile, in A-League news the competition's baby will take its first uncertain steps onto the playing field next week - even if the bulk of those in red and black may have no long term future with the club.
West Sydney Wanderers will face NSW Premier League side Nepean at St Marys next Wednesday despite having only nine contracted players.
The bulk of the side Tony Popovic puts out will be triallists who have impressed sufficiently to earn a competitive audition.
Well that clears it up seems the FFA is betting everything on getting the TV deal brought forward for this season and hoping to get an increase. If the rumours of a FTA component of the next TV deal are true, we might just see some FTA coverage this year.Quote:
And if the FFA come good with their pledge to have a new TV deal in place before the start of the season which will pay the salary cap, then the Mariners will have turned the corner. Big time. Then it's about what to do next.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league...#ixzz211BP0GIu
so am i right in my comprehension that when the tv deal goes through, all clubs will have 100% of the salary cap paid for them by the ffa? is that what that is saying?
so they'll only have to pay for marquees in terms of playing wages?
In short - yesQuote:
Originally Posted by pv4
Pre-season training might be difficult. I hear he likes a waterlogged football.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Doesn't sound positive fron Griff.
I maintain that GVE is full of sh*t and won't sign anyone worthwhile before the season starts.
Agreed. Emphasis on the "worthwhile" part.
Fuuuuuuck. Something like that with his waterlogged ball that no one wants to kick around anymore would have been perfect(ly shit but acceptable).Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Well played. I now leave this thread with a heavy heart and get back to work.
Yeah I went down to training the other day when Rogers was helping our Brazillian centreback with his tackling.
He was screaming
"T.I.A.G.O hit me hard and hit me low".
Anyone????
Anyone????
I might go.
Also went to training this morning
Spoke to GVE and he said that there's a decent chance of playing NSWPL clubs as trials
Asia tour quite possible of happening stay tuned.......
This new Scottish trialist getting his training kit
from the herald
by the sounds of it we're definately going to be filling our visas.Quote:
Burchill playing for Jets approval
BY JOSH LEESON
20 Jul, 2012 04:00 AM
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EXPERIENCE: Mark Burchill scores for Portsmouth in 2001.
FORMER Scotland international striker Mark Burchill will be given a week to convince Jets coach Gary van Egmond he is capable of filling one of the final two import spots on the club’s roster.
Burchill paid his own way to Australia and arrived on Wednesday in Newcastle, where he hopes to continue his career after leaving Thai Premier League club Insee Police United.
Burchill came to the attention of Jets chief executive Robbie Middleby after a recommendation from Liverpool great and former North Queensland Fury marquee Robbie Fowler.
He has impressed van Egmond with his speed and agility.
‘‘He’s quite dynamic, a very fit player and we’ll look at him over the course of the next week and make a decision,’’ van Egmond said.
‘‘He’s pretty dynamic and in the way we want to play, so hopefully he’ll fit in.’’
The 31-year-old has forged a long career for a variety of clubs, including Scottish Premier League giants Celtic, then English Premier League side Portsmouth and Scottish first-division’s Dunfermline.
He began his professional career at Celtic in 1997 and played with Socceroo Mark Viduka before a loan move to Birmingham City in 2000.
At Celtic, Burchill scored 20 goals in 50 games and made his international debut aged 19. He played six games for Scotland in 1999 and 2000.
The Jets have filled three of their import places with English striker Michael Bridges, Brazilian centre back Tiago and Swiss defender Dominik Ritter, and van Egmond has made it clear the final two will be attacking players.
Wednesday’s trial against Charlestown has been cancelled, but van Egmond said Burchill would have chances to impress in intra-club games.
from the herald
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Northern coach rates Jets fitter, faster, better
BY CRAIG KERRY
20 Jul, 2012 04:00 AM
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IMPRESSED: Northern coach Damien Smith.
STATE League Select coach Damien Smith believes Gary van Egmond’s young Jets team are a class above last year’s line-up and will be the ‘‘surprise packet’’ of the A-League after watching them demolish his side 6-0.
Smith, a former national league player who also coached the Northern NSW State League representative team last September when they lost 3-0 to Branko Culina’s Jets, was gushing with praise after Wednesday night’s rout at Darling Street Oval.
‘‘They are looking very sharp and very fit, they’re very mobile and very organised and I’ve been impressed by them,’’ Smith said.
‘‘The Select boys felt at half-time they’d been hit by a tornado. Everything they do is at pace.
‘‘Last year when they were under Culina, I thought they were too predictable. I felt comfortable playing against them, even though we were the Select side.’’
Smith coaches state league leaders Broadmeadow Magic, who lost 3-1 to the Jets in a trial three weeks ago.
‘‘I told the [Select] boys at training on Monday night, after watching them against Magic, that these guys are very sharp, they’re all competing for a spot, they are all technically very good and everything they do is at pace,’’ he said.
The three-time grand final-winning coach believed the fitness levels of the current Jets crop were superior to last year’s squad.
‘‘It’s hard to maintain that pace,’’ he said.
‘‘I’d be interested to know their fitness levels, because compared to last year these guys are a lot sharper and a lot fitter.’’
The Jets, who narrowly missed the finals last season, are on the second-last line of betting with most bookmakers to win the A-League in 2012-13.
But Smith believes Newcastle can find success quickly with their youthful side.
‘‘I think they’re going to be a surprise packet,’’ he said.
‘‘Obviously experience does come into it when you’re playing against A-League sides, and it will be interesting to see how they go against A-League opposition in trials.
‘‘But I might have a quiet wager on them early in the season.
from the herald
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Hat-trick star onside with youth strategy
BY JOSH LEESON
20 Jul, 2012 04:00 AM
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TOP SHOT: Craig Goodwin scored three goals for the Jets against a Northern NSW select team on Wednesday night. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
CRAIG Goodwin has tipped the baby Jets to take big steps in this season’s A-League and show the competition that their age is not a barrier to success.
The 20-year-old is yet to play an A-League game for Newcastle since joining the club this season from Melbourne Heart, but he could become a crowd favourite after his hat-trick in the opening 15 minutes of the 6-0 trial win over a Northern NSW select team on Wednesday night.
Goodwin, a mobile left back who can push forward and hit the target, is exactly the type of player Jets coach Gary van Egmond has searched for to build a squad capable of playing a high-possession and up-tempo style of football.
Van Egmond has signed 10 players younger than 24 since returning as coach early last season, meaning the squad has an average age of 22.
Many pundits believe the club will struggle to match the experience of their A-League rivals, but Goodwin said the squad would not be a mere development team this season.
‘‘I’ve always been a big believer that if you’re good enough, you’re old enough,’’ Goodwin said yesterday after a team recovery session.
‘‘I think with the players we have, they might be young, but we are definitely quality players, and I think this season we can show Newcastle and the A-League that just because you have a young team doesn’t mean you’re not going to do so well.
‘‘I think we’ll be looking to show every supporter in Australia that we can be a big side, even though we’re younger than others.’’
Goodwin created a stir last season after earning man-of-the-match honours in his A-League debut for the Heart.
His three goals from left-foot drives 20metres out at Darling Street Oval on Wednesday night should add to his reputation.
‘‘I thought it was great he showed what he can do,’’ van Egmond said yesterday.
‘‘It’s a type of game we want to try and encourage here at Newcastle, where not only is it a case that our strikers can score, but that our defenders can score.
‘‘That’s the beauty of having players who are defenders who are also comfortable in the front third who can go past people, who can create and who can finish, and Craig’s that sort of player.
‘‘We’ve done our homework pretty diligently in regards to what type of player we want to recruit in the certain positions and it was great for Craig last night to get on the scoreboard.’’
After three trial wins against Broadmeadow Magic (3-1), Canberra Rockets (9-1) and Northern NSW (6-0), van Egmond said his side were progressing above expectations.
Great to see we have kept the qualifying spot, my pick glory to get a K-league team and be knocked out of the ACL and have to compete in the AFC cup, poor old sage :lol:Quote:
Glory to keep champions league spot
July 19, 2012 - 5:33PM
Australia will keep two-and-a-half spots in next year's Asian Champions League despite plans to amend the criteria for participation - meaning Perth Glory will definitely get to make their long-awaited debut in the region's showpiece competition.
The Asian Football Confederation this week flagged a new pathway for the ACL from 2013, including changes to the rankings system, a new licensing system, possible points deducations for clubs which fail to meet agreed criteria, and tougher scrutiny on possible match-fixing and corruption. Significantly for A-League clubs, the minimum benchmark for participation has been raised to 600 criteria points out of a possible 1000, but a Football Federation Australia spokesman said: "There are no implications in any of this for us. Things haven't changed fundamentally, we'll still get our two-and-a-half spots, and that's the main thing."
Last season's minor premiers Central Coast Mariners and champions Brisbane Roar - both knocked out at the group stage of this year's ACL - have re-qualified for 2013, and will be joined by Perth Glory, providing they win their preliminary qualifier. The Glory, who earned their shot at the ACL after reaching their first grand final, will need to get past a home-and-away series against opponents from either East Asia or South-East Asia in February to reach the main draw.
One devil in the detail of this week's announcement from the AFC is a plan to have a simultaneous kick-offs for the final round of matches in the group stage, meaning a match in Australia could start close to midnight in order to be synchronised with west Asia. "I think you'll find we aren't the only ones who will oppose this," said one insider. "Japan aren't happy with the idea either."
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Meanwhile in A-League news, Melbourne Heart are expected to confirm veteran striker Dylan Macallister as their newest recruit within the next 24 hours. Macallister, 30, has signed a two-year contract with his fourth A-League club despite spending the past fortnight on trial with newcomers Western Sydney Wanderers.
Former Sydney FC striker Juho Makela - who spent most of his two seasons with the Sky Blues on the sidelines - grabbed a hat-trick for his Finnish side HJK Helsinki in an UEFA Champions League match against Icelandic champions KR Rejkavik this week. Makela was released by Sydney FC at the end of last season.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football...#ixzz216gfbhlk
Will be interesting to see the new criteria too.
Didn't take long for the FFA to back track on the JALSC demands, will be interesting to see sage's reaction.Quote:
The price that cannot be paid
Tom Smithies
The Daily Telegraph
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A-League boss Ben Buckley will meet with club owners on Monday over funding arrangements. Source: AFP
THE new spirit of co-operation between soccer chiefs and the A-League clubs faces a significant test after Football Federation Australia warned that the clubs' pleas for more resources could not all be afforded.
A wishlist by the clubs was tabled in May, including reducing the cut that FFA takes from transfer fees, for clubs to share in revenue from finals games and for FFA to heavily subsidise the national youth league.
But in recent days the clubs have been told that the list has been deemed too costly for the game's governing body to take on in its entirety - at least until a new TV deal is signed.
It comes as the new committee set up to end the hostility that had grown up in recent months between clubs and FFA over the sustainability of the league meets again on Monday to continue negotiations.
The Joint A-League Sub-Committee (JALSC) met for the first time in May, made up of three club owners and three FFA directors, with a list of demands put forward to end the clubs' bleeding.
The owners have sought a substantial cut in the 20 per cent that FFA currently takes of all transfers overseas, arguing that it is the clubs who put in all the resources to develop players, and want a major contribution to the travel costs of running the youth league.
Perth owner Tony Sage threatened to pull out of the youth league last season, with several clubs viewing it as unsustainable without central aid. The structure of the finals series is also a source of dissent, with clubs paying players' wages but receiving no income from the games which all goes to FFA.
There is also an expectation from the clubs the new TV deal will come before next season, with FFA officials having promised to cover the $2.3 million salary cap once it is signed.
Despite the warning from FFA that the cost of the demands is too high, Melbourne Heart chairman Peter Sidwell - a member of JALSC - said he was still confident common ground would be found.
"Ultimately it's about the overall picture, not whether each of these individual issues is settled to our satisfaction," he said.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley said a package of funding would be put forward at Monday's meeting.
"Yes, we've given careful consideration to the proposals put forward by the clubs, and we're very aware of a need to increase central funding," he said. "We're working hard to that end within our capacity to afford it and will be outlining some proposals on Monday."
oh adelaide......... :blush:Quote:
Reds' mystery man a fantasy or fact?
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ADELAIDE United may be playing fantasy football as no one is able to confirm if pending US triallist Dexter Andres Rosa Monsalve's credentials are real.
According to a United media release, Dexter Rosales - the shortened version of the player's name - was an underage US international, played for Spain's Valencia and Holland's Ajax.
But an Ajax media official said Rosales was never registered as a professional for the Dutch club.
"Dexter Rosales never had a contract here at Ajax in Amsterdam," stated an Ajax press official last night.
"I also checked the internet and on the first page that I found, I saw that "Dexter" is using a photo of (Argentine international) Mauro Rosales in an Ajax shirt.
"He was at Ajax till 2006. The card they used is not an official card of Ajax!"
Valencia officials did not respond to emails last night after Adelaide publicly released details of Rosales arriving for trials during the Reds' pre-season camp in Strathalbyn next week.
And to muddy the waters even more, three accredited FIFA agents could not find Rosales as a FIFA-registered player after being contacted by The Advertiser.
Reds coach John Kosmina reportedly spoke to the player's agent before Adelaide football director Michael Petrillo said he expected Rosales to turn up next week.
"He's been recommended to us," Petrillo said. `He's paying his own way here."
The Advertiser last night also attempted to contact Rosales' reported agent Dimitri Kascovic but was unsuccessful.
Adelaide is also expecting Portuguese midfielder Fabio Ferreira to turn up for trials.
The Sydney-based forward currently plays for Dulwich Hill in the NSW second tier comp after he was a former Chelsea reserves player.
Ferreira is expected to feature in Adelaide's first friendly of the new season when the Reds face Adelaide Hills at Hawks Nest from 7.30pm on Wednesday.
Adelaide also confirmed the club was close to announcing a playmaker as its latest signing within 24 hours.
But it's understood the Argentine has gone cold on the contract offer.
European striker? surely not this trialist.Quote:
Jets happy to fly under the radar
19 July 2012-SBS EXCLUSIVE: Philip Micallef
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Low profile ... Jets coach Gary van Egmond (Getty)
Championship-winning coach Gary van Egmond said he is happy for his Newcastle Jets side to fly under the radar in the forthcoming season and let the media concentrate on the big-city sides.
Van Egmond, who is preparing his side for its A-League season-opener against Adelaide United at Hunter Stadium on 7 October, said the media attention on Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC suits him perfectly.
”At the moment the least they talk about us the better,” Van Egmond said.
”We've got plenty of things that are going on around us to worry about.
”So I'd be very comfortable if all the attention is cast on on likes of Broich and Berisha.
”We want our football to be what people want to talk about.
”Hopefully we can do that in the season coming up.
”So we are very happy to fly under the radar.”
Van Egmond, who led the Jets to the championship in 2008, has embarked on a rejuvenation program that is designed to take the club back to the top of the A-League.
He has signed several promising youngsters who should provide him with plenty of options in the coming season.
One of them is former Melbourne Heart left back Craig Goodwin, who left a favourable impression in the handful of matches he played under coach John van't Schip after making his debut against Victory last season.
Goodwin impressed his new coach with a hat-trick in the first 15 minutes of the Jets' 6-0 win over a State League selection in the team's third pre-season trial on Wednesday.
”Craig is coming along well,” Van Egmond said.
”He's a young fellow and like all young players he needs confidence and nurturing.
”He definitely has wonderful ability and it is up to us to bring out those skills.
”He is very good on the ball but we've got to get the best out of him in other areas without the ball, such as his defensive positioning.
”Of course you don't want to heap lavish praise on these kids, we just want them to stay on their feet.
”They need to work hard to improve and if they do that they will be rewarded down the track.”
Popular striker Michael Bridges, with a wealth of experience behind him, will be expected to 'keep an eye' on the younger players in the team.
It is a responsibility Bridges would be only too happy to assume, Van Egmond said.
”Bridgey is great with the young ones,” he said.
”He is always prepared to share the experience he's gained as an English Premier League player especially with our young strikers. He's been great.
”But it's not only Bridgey. The older ones like Tiago Calvano, Ryan Griffiths, Josh Mitchell and Jobe Wheelhouse also have to take up a leadership role, probably more so this season because we have a younger squad.
”The younger players will always look for reinforcement of what they've done from the older ones and seek advice from the when things are not going so well.
”It is very important that we have that balance.”
The way the Jets went about their recruitment drive would suggest that the club is clearly looking towards long-term success.
That sunny afternoon in Sydney when the Jets beat Central Coast Mariners 1-0 to win the 2008 grand final seems light years away.
But Van Egmond, who said the club was close to signing a European striker, said it is not impossible for Newcastle to be champion again.
”I think the players we have and the ones we are recruiting will be more than capable of doing the job in the key positions that are similar to those we had in 2008,” he said.
”The most important part is their sustainability. You need to ensure that while you are planning to be very competitive for this year you also have an eye on what will happen down the track.”
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I guess this rule's out Griff
Last piece of the puzzle would be the AM now.
the playmaker they reportedly had signed was patricio perez - former gypo diver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pico
I hope its not that trialist, we should honestly be aiming higher.
That's the theory but don't forget the PFA will then come knocking at the door wanting a better deal for their reps the players and the FFA is held over a barrel by the PFA so will probably have to cave to their demands.Quote:
Originally Posted by pv4
The Grant may well be closer to the salary cap but will still probably be along way off it by the time this is done and dusted
Depends how long the new TV deal is for.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
I think the current CBA runs until the end of the current TV deal, so that means that next season would be set, after that it might become an issue. The PFA has been making noises recently but most of it has been about conditions and I don't blame them, really there is no contract security in the HAL, with the FFA one of the worst offenders. I think if the FFA promises some reform and greater security for the player contracts that might be able to stop the PFA from going for a large increase in cap space.
The PFA will have a list of demands when they negotiate with the FFA their agreement. The PFA is after all a union so I would be stunned if there was no mention of a pay rise there somewhere. I agree that the conditions of employment and security of employment should be the PFA's main concern but can't be convinced that they will not ask for a pay rise.
It's about as inevitable as teachers going on strike some time in the next 12 months!!
The PFA should actually be looking at letting this opportunity to hit up the FFA for a pay rise go through to the keeper. Focus more on improving their conditions and security for their reps this time. At present the clubs are weak and not rolling in the cash.
The PFA would be best served long term by actually giving our clubs the free kick this time round letting them strengthen and grow so they can milk them better in the future. Whilst the clubs are a basket case with cash flow issues and no assets and low turnovers the PFA can only milk so much money. When the clubs are turning over bigger dollars and have multiple streams of income and no financial worries the PFA can then milk the hell out of them