I'll be bringing this up at the forum in a few weeks. All 14 home matches should be at our home.
I will allow it if the FFA want to pay for all supporters travel and accommodation for the Geelong trip
I'll be bringing this up at the forum in a few weeks. All 14 home matches should be at our home.
I will allow it if the FFA want to pay for all supporters travel and accommodation for the Geelong trip
From todays Newcastle Herald
Ray Baartz believes Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson ideal for Jets
NEWCASTLE football icon Ray Baartz believes Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is the "perfect fit" to take over as Jets owner and has urged Football Federation Australia to fast-track a deal with the multi-millionaire Scotsman.
Thompson has been in Newcastle this week meeting with potential stake-holders who might be interested in forming a consortium to take over the city's A-League franchise after the demise of one-time billionaire Nathan Tinkler two weeks ago.
Baartz had coffee with Thompson on Thursday and was impressed with what he was proposing for the Jets.
The Socceroos legend, who spent almost five years as chairman of the Jets during Tinkler's tenure before resigning in January, stressed that he had no plans for future involvement and just wanted the best outcome for the embattled club.
"It was the first time I'd met him, and I can honestly say I was very impressed," Baartz told the Newcastle Herald.
"He's a guy that's got genuine interest in taking over the club.
"He's got proven expertise in running football clubs. He's got the track record.
"He seems to me to be the perfect fit, because his philosophy is all about giving local kids a go, developing players and embracing the community.
"That's what he's done at Dundee United. He's turned that club around and he wants the chance to help the Jets do the same."
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The majority shareholder at Dundee United, Thompson inherited the chairman's position from his late father, Eddie, in 2008 and six years later had wiped out the club's £4 million ($8 million) debt.
Baartz said his impression was that FFA, which has stepped in to manage the Jets on an interim basis, was keeping Thompson at arm's length in the hope that other alternatives might emerge.
"This guy's fair dinkum, and I just think FFA need to show a little bit more enthusiasm," Baartz said.
"I know FFA are keen to see what else is out there, but we've been down the track where it was all about finding an owner based on money.
"They're obviously looking at all their options, but as far as I'm aware, he's the only option so far."
Baartz said Thompson's philosophy reminded him of the founding days of Newcastle's inaugural National Soccer League side, KB United, back in the 1970s.
He acknowledged that five years ago Tinkler was also hailed as a potential saviour, but said the "big difference" was Thompson's background in football.
"I think Nathan being there, we needed him at the time," Baartz said. "We didn't have any other options, but he probably ended up staying too long, for a number of reasons.
"Now the club has to move in a different direction and I think this is an opportunity that should be explored with a bit more enthusiasm."
After a 60-year involvement in Newcastle football, Baartz said he had "been there, done that" and had no desire for any hands-on role with the Jets' next incarnation.
"I'll always support the team, but I'm busy enough looking after my grandkids," he said.
Search for coach continues
By JAMES GARDINER
THE search for a new Jets coach will continue at least into next week.
Football Federation Australia confirmed on Friday that it had held talks with Fox Sports analyst Mark Rudan but revealed others were in the mix. It is understood the FFA is committed to having a head coach and assistants in place before the squad assemble for pre-season training on June 22.
Tony Vidmar, Damian Mori, Paul Okon and local hopefuls Mark Jones and Clayton Zane have been touted as candidates.
Rudan remains the frontrunner, but the Herald understands that negotiations have stalled between him and FFA.
Meanwhile, the bulk of the Jets’ 15 players are expected to sign new contracts with Football Federation Australia by early next week.
FFA and the players union signed an agreement on Monday guaranteeing that outstanding entitlements from Nathan Tinkler would be met.
The Herald understands like-for-like contracts to the deals the players were on were issued on Friday.
All bar keeper Mark Birighitti, who has been on loan at Italian Serie B club Varese, are expected to accept. The 24-year-old gloveman is now a free agent and his preference is to stay in Europe.
^^^^
Seriously Ray just keep your mouth shut!!!
FFA are doing their due diligence now (we hope) to ensure the same mistakes are not repeated again by just jumping into bed with the first "white knight" to announce they want to own the Jets. To urge FFA to "fast track" the process and give Thompson control of the Jets shows just how out of touch Baartz has become and it is little wonder the club was run how it was when he was Chairman.
There should be no time-frame on getting the right ownership in place, we have to get it right this time and so be it if in due course Thompson does take a part in the running of the club, but for now NO MORE RASH DECISIONS MADE IN HASTE BECAUSE ON THE SURFACE THEY APPEAR A GREAT THING TO DO!!!
Originally Posted by stopper2
My exact sentiments too. Well said.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
Yep, nailed it stopper. Baartz was part of the problem with the last administration (or should it be the one before that?), shouldn't be given a say in anything.
Baartzy & running football clubs should not be in the same sentence
I agree stopper. But i do think thompson is the way to go. Let him build a consortium and then put a proposal to FFA. He's not interested in being a sole owner, so they cant "fast track" it when he hasnt got parties involved
FFA shouldn't have to pay for us to travel to geelong.
Melbourne victory should.
Don't know what you are worried about.
The Gypsy ****s are broke and will do anything for a quid.
They will save Victree from the issue
Jacob Pepper
- 75 appearances for the Jets, including 74 A-League matches and 1 FFA cup appearances
- Jacob was the 84th player capped by the Jets in all competitions and is ranked 12th in number of A-League appearances for the Jets.
- Scored 2 goals, both in the one match against Melbourne Victory.
- Provided 3 assists during his time with the club.
- Booked 8 times and sent off once.
- Captained the club 3 times as part of the 2014/15 Season rotation policy.
- Pepper was consistently used by all previous managers. He was given his debut by Brank Culina (6 appearances) in Season 6 (2010/11).
Scott Neville
- 43 appearances for the Jets, all of which were in the A-League
- Scott was the 95th player capped by the Jets in all competitions and is ranked 33rd in number of A-League appearances for the Jets.
- Scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists during his time with the club.
- Booked 6 times but was never sent off.
- Neville was given his Jets debut by Gary van Egmond in 2012/13 season after being recruited from Perth Glory. Neville suffered an ACL injury in 2013/14 Rd 9 match against Melbourne Victory which was the 1000th match in the A-League competition.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
.Newcastle Jets commence take-off with FLIGHT CENTRE
Newcastle Jets are pleased to welcome airfare experts FLIGHT CENTRE on board as the first fresh partner of the evolving Hyundai A-League club.
FLIGHT CENTRE, a nationally recognised company with significant local connections via its centres and employees throughout Newcastle and Northern New South Wales, will be acknowledged as the ‘Official Travel Agent of the Newcastle Jets’ throughout the 2015-16 season.
Today Jets Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mitchell Murphy, visited FLIGHT CENTRE’s The Junction branch to acknowledge the commencement of the partnership – one that is set to provide benefits not only to FLIGHT CENTRE and the club, but also to Jets Members.
“FLIGHT CENTRE are leaders in their field and we aspire to be leaders in our field,” Mr Murphy said. “We are naturally delighted that at this very early stage of the club’s regeneration FLIGHT CENTRE have chosen to throw their support behind the Jets and football in Northern New South Wales.”
“While the club and FLIGHT CENTRE will share benefits from this partnership, there are some key components that have been included specifically for Jets Members. These will be outlined closer to the start of Hyundai A-League season 11, though the very nature of FLIGHT CENTRE’s business should give some hint as to what lucky Members may be in for.”
Jets Members and supporters will notice the club’s partnership with FLIGHT CENTRE being activated via its digital and social channels, member communications, as well as at selected Hunter Stadium held matches throughout Hyundai A-League season 11.
FLIGHT CENTRE New South Wales Marketing Manager, Enzina Scarcella, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the Newcastle Jets for their 2015-16 season and are really looking forward to the opportunity it presents to promote the world of travel to local Jets fans.”
In the Newcastle Jets fan catchment, FLIGHT CENTRE possesses an impressive 24 centres. Indeed, Jets supporters can score great holiday and travel deals in Hamilton, Charlestown, Glendale, Kotara, Warners Bay, The Junction, Newcastle (two stores), Jesmond, Raymond Terrace, Salamander Bay, Singleton, Cessnock, Cardiff, Morisset, Belmont, Toronto, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Settlement City, Taree, and Toormina.
Newcastle Jets expect to be in a position to announce further commercial partnerships ahead of the 2015-16 Hyundai A-League season over the coming weeks.
"lucky" members“While the club and FLIGHT CENTRE will share benefits from this partnership, there are some key components that have been included specifically for Jets Members. These will be outlined closer to the start of Hyundai A-League season 11, though the very nature of FLIGHT CENTRE’s business should give some hint as to what lucky Members may be in for.”
i hope thats a general term, not that juts one or two lucky members get some good from this.
I know this is largley PR spin, but I take heart from this that they are starting realise the club represents the greater region of NNSWIn the Newcastle Jets fan catchment, FLIGHT CENTRE possesses an impressive 24 centres. Indeed, Jets supporters can score great holiday and travel deals in Hamilton, Charlestown, Glendale, Kotara, Warners Bay, The Junction, Newcastle (two stores), Jesmond, Raymond Terrace, Salamander Bay, Singleton, Cessnock, Cardiff, Morisset, Belmont, Toronto, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Settlement City, Taree, and Toormina.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/31...e-jets/?cs=306Scott Neville happy to leave unstable Jets
By JAMES GARDINER
June 9, 2015, 9:45 p.m.
SCOTT Neville cited uncertainty at the Jets and a chance to work under Tony Popovic as the determining factors in his decision to join Western Sydney.
The 26-year-old right fullback has signed a two-year contract with the Asian champions and is set to be joined by home-grown midfielder Jacob Pepper.
Both were among 16 players offered like-for-like contracts by Football Federation Australia after it took control of the club from Nathan Tinkler on May 20.
Italian-based goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was also contracted to the end of next season but told the Herald last week that he intends to stay in Europe.
The trio’s exit leaves the Jets with 13 players on their roster less than two weeks from the start of pre-season training on June 22.
The FFA is in the process of appointing a new head coach and support staff after Phil Stubbins was let go a fortnight ago.
Talks with Mark Rudan broke down over contractual guarantees and a potential settlement should a new owner take control of the club and want to bring in their own coach.
However, the Herald understands that the door has not been totally closed on the Fox Sports analyst.
Former Socceroos striker Damian Mori is also believed to be among a handful of contenders.
The other nine clubs have coaches and are advanced in recruitment for next season.
FFA is committed to filling the Jets position before the start of pre-season but insists appointing the right person is the priority.
Neville said the uncertainty had played a part in his decision.
‘‘I was holding off to see who was going to be signed as coach,’’ Neville said. ‘‘Then I spoke to Tony Popovic and couldn’t really say no to what he had to say and the way the club is going.
‘‘I’m not even sure who will be coach at Newcastle. Everything that happened last year left a sour taste in a lot of boys’ mouths.
‘‘I had not been paid super for the three years I was there.
‘‘There was no stability.
‘‘So many good people came and went. You didn’t know where you stood at the club and if you were next.
‘‘I need to be challenged again, and I think Tony Popovic and the Western Sydney Wanderers is the perfect place for that.’’
Neville, who played 43 games in three seasons at the Jets, was almost lured to Wanderers before signing a two-year extension with Newcastle at the end of the 2013-14 campaign.
‘‘It was tough to say no to Tony Popovic back then, but I was happy at the Jets,’’ he said. ‘‘When he called this time, the way he conducted himself, the size of Western Sydney, how professional they are and the way they train.
‘‘Also, speaking to other people about Tony Popovic, I couldn’t say no again. Being a defender and him being a defender, I want to learn as much as I can off someone who has that much experience.’’
Home-grown centre back Nigel Boogaard, once-exiled former Socceroo David Carney and imports Lee Ki-je and Enver Alivodic head the list of players to recommit to the Jets.
Boogaard, who agreed mid-season to switch from Adelaide to Newcastle, said the number of players to carry over their contracts was a show of faith.
‘‘It’s certainly encouraging to see that so many boys have committed given they had the opportunity to go elsewhere,’’ Boogaard said.
Pepper, 23, a Merewether junior, is expected to put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Wanderers on Wednesday.
His exit with Neville could open the way for Nick Cowburn to win a senior contract.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
I disagree, James. You have not proven yourself to be capable of providing a service to make a team competitive. The team still failed to score more than a goal a game and still conceded greater than 1.5 goals per game.Pascoe slots into overseeing role
By JOSH LEESON
June 11, 2015, 9:28 p.m.
IF there has been one winner in the shambolic six months the Jets have endured, it is James Pascoe.
On Thursday the former youth and assistant coach was named as the club's interim football manager to help oversee the A-League club's rebirth under the ownership of Football Federation Australia.
Pascoe has been appointed for six weeks but could be a permanent fixture if endorsed by the future coach.
Last month, when Nathan Tinkler still owned the club, Football Queensland chief operating officer Ben Mannion was unveiled as the Jets' general manager of football operations.
At the time Mannion was spruiked as a "first-rate sporting administrator" and a "major coup" by Jets chief executive Mitchell Murphy.
The FFA's takeover of the Jets began before Mannion's planned starting date last week.
It is understood FFA offered the role to Mannion on a significantly lower salary.
Pascoe began his new role on Wednesday, and it includes helping to plan and develop the team's pre-season campaign and player recruitment.
The A-League's head of football, Damien de Bohun, said the former Hunter Sports High teacher's local knowledge was essential in helping the Jets re-engage with the wider Hunter community.
"I think that's a really important statement from us that there's some really good people within the club who understand the landscape, who understand football in Australia, and it's another step in the right direction," de Bohun said.
"James has a range of experience. Firstly, he knows this city like no one else.
"Obviously he's born and bred here and committed to football."
In January, Pascoe was the sole survivor of Tinkler's cleanout of former coach Phil Stubbins' support staff.
Assistant Clayton Zane, trainer Andrew Packer and goalkeeping coach Neil Young were all sacked after a failed player coup. Assistant Michael Bridges quit soon after in protest over the handling of the saga.
Pascoe was promoted to Stubbins' assistant coach, along with Mark Jones, and the pair were widely credited with restoring some structure to the eventual wooden spooners.
When FFA seized control of the Jets then terminated Stubbins' contract two weeks ago, Pascoe announced his desire to contribute to the club's rejuvenation.
"Jonesy and I are both passionate Newcastle people and products of the community that the FFA wants to re-engage," Pascoe said at the time.
"We have proved that we are more than capable of providing a service to make the team competitive.
"We are so close to having a roster that allows us to be competitive from the get-go."
As for the roster...don't get me started. There is 1 addition from that of last year and at the time there were 10 positions on the roster to fill.
Last edited by Jeterpool; 12-06-2015 at 03:45 PM.
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
Who the **** is Colin???
He knows who is is.
Ha ha. Meant James
The Championship Chronicles - The Jetstream's review of the 2007/08 season. www.newcastlefootball.net/chronicles
One of the best story's in the aftermath of the sackings that I heard was when training resumed and Pascoe turned up to run the session.
Apparently Jeronimo in his heavy Spanish accent gave Pascoe an absolute spray...."Who the fark are you??? Fark off!!!"
This was obviously in response to word getting around that he had flown up with Muppet to report to Tinkler on the "mutiny".
Zane has absolutley no time for him whatsoever either, so it would now seem that Zane will definitely not have any involvement with the club, at least while Pascoe remains as Football manager.
Removing Stubbins and keeping Pascoe is like getting rid of Hitler and leaving Goebbels, and saying we are now starting afresh!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
Surely he'll be shown the door as soon as the boss arrives.
The should go get klop, pay him his living expenses, let only do official media like popovic does and he can have his sobbatical down under while winning us a few games.
From the Herald, another coaching contender.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/31...-coach/?cs=305
SCOTT Miller may not be a familiar name to A-League fans, but the Melbourne-born former Fulham assistant has emerged as a contender to coach the Newcastle Jets.
The 33-year-old has spent the past seven years at the Premier League and now Championship club and has been a member of Ange Postecoglou's backroom staff at the Socceroos, who are in camp in Dubai ahead of their opening World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan. Miller is not part of the current national set-up, but he is in Dubai.
Miller has a UEFA A licence as well as sports science and psychology degrees and was head coach of the under-21 side at Fulham, where former Jets golden boot Adam Taggart now plays.
Last year he was reportedly offered the assistant coach's role at Premier League Newcastle United, but the deal fell through, and it is believed he set his sights on an A-League coaching job.
Fulham confirmed on June 1 that Miller had left the club to "pursue other opportunities".
Postecoglou heads an FFA coaching panel in charge of appointing the new Jets coach.
Miller - not to be mistaken for the former Perth Glory midfielder of the same name - joined Fulham in 2007 as a strength and conditioning coach and has filled a variety of roles, including first-team assistant coach.
Postecoglou brought Miller in for his first camp in charge of the Socceroos in 2013 after axing incumbent conditioning coach Robbie Hooker.
During his time in West London, Miller has worked under current England boss Roy Hodgson, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, Rene Muelensteen and Felix Magath.
The Jets have been without a coach since Phil Stubbins was let go after Football Federation Australia took over the club from Nathan Tinkler.
Fox Sports analyst Mark Rudan had been the leading candidate, but the Herald understands that negotiations between the former Sydney FC defender and FFA broke down last week.
According to sources, the sticking point involved contractual guarantees and a potential settlement should a new owner take control of the club and want to bring in their own coach.
Jets chief executive Mitchell Murphy was confident a coach would be on the ground by the end of the month.
In the meantime, Murphy has been compiling a dossier of potential playing recruits for the new coach.
The Jets have 11 places available on their roster, including three visa spots, after Scott Neville and Jacob Pepper left this week for Western Sydney.
‘‘The most important point to make from the outset is that the head coach will select all the remaining spots on the roster,’’ Murphy said.
‘‘I have been active in staying in close contact with a wide variety of player agents.
‘‘There is a lot of interest from a a lot of players available on the market to join us.
‘‘But quite rightly they want to know who the head coach is.
‘‘I’m not concerned about us missing out on good-quality players who are free agents.
‘‘Furthermore, there are several players who may come on the market who are contracted at A-League clubs but may be able to secure releases due to salary-cap pressure at their clubs.
‘‘There is certainly enough depth and quality domestically for the head coach to have a wide variety of choice.’’
A-League clubs are permitted five overseas players.
The Jets have Serbian winger Enver Alivodic and Korean defender Lee Ki-je, but Murphy said at this stage they were looking at adding only one more import.
‘‘Even though the budget is tight, we will have leeway to sign another visa player,’’ Murphy said.
‘‘It will probably be one, but it’s very fluid.
‘‘You might be able to pick up a visa player at the right price due to circumstances in their current environment.’’
Stubbins spent a fortnight in Europe on a scouting mission before the FFA took control.
Murphy said that information would be passed on to the new coach.
‘‘I was aware of the players Phil was looking at,’’ Murphy said.
‘‘We have retained that intelligence and will hand it over in a dossier for the head coach to review.’’
Best resume yet....
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