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Squadron Statement: Bring back the Golden Years

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“Football would be without enjoyment if you removed the possibility of doing something about it”

While we don’t demand fans follow our lead it has been decided by The Squadron FSC that we make a demonstration to show our displeasure at the current running of our club the Newcastle United Jets.

We believe the ideal way without removing our support for the eleven players on the field is that we begin to wear our former colours, gold, on game day. This can be from an old Jersey to a gold t-shirt.
This movement is not confined to the active bays but the whole stadium.

Gold was the colour we wore when we had a club to be proud of and where some of the city’s finest soccer memories have come from.

From our first a-league game in August 05, our grand final win in 2008 and our games in Asia. The memories in gold are endless.

This is not a protest against the colours of the club, more a disapproval at how our club is being run and what it stands for today.

We support the club in victory and defeat but we do not support the way the club is being run at the moment.

We don’t demand ownership changes but we need to see that current management has a real and successful plan for club revival, that the club is being held accountable and providing the best product for all loyal fans throughout the Hunter who back the club.

We as Newcastle United Jets fans are the most loyal fans in the league and deserve so much better.

Wear Gold and

BRING BACK THE GOLDEN YEARS

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2014/2015 Hyundai A-League – Round 7 Match Preview – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle United Jets FC

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2014/2015 Hyundai A-League
Season 10 Round 7
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle United Jets FC

When: Saturday 22nd November, 2014
Where: Pirtek Stadium, O’Connell St, Parramatta
Kickoff: 5pm AEDST (gates open 4pm)
Tickets: Ticketmaster Link using offer code flores10
Watch: LIVE on Foxsports 4 and FoxSports 4HD
Listen: ABC Grandstand Digital online or ABC Radio App
Tweet: @newyboys #WSWvNEW #NTUA

For those travelling to the game:

FIXTURE FACTS

Overall – 6 games between the two teams.
Jets Wins – 2, Wanderers Wins – 3, Drawn – 1

In Western Sydney – 3 games
Jets Wins – 2, Wanderers Wins – 1, Drawn – 0

Average Away A-League crowd – 10560

Goals in Fixture
Jets – 7, Wanderers – 9

Cards in Fixture
Jets – 12 (10 Yellow, 2 Red), Wanderers – 5 (5 Yellow, 0 Red)

Recent Form (FFA Cup & A-League)
Jets – LDLLD
Wanderers – DLLLL

Leading Scorers
Jets – Joel Griffiths 2, Wanderers – Mark Bridge 2

Last Result –
Jets 2 (Jaliens 37’, Taggart 64’) – Wanderers 0 at Pirtek Stadium, A-League, Round 21, 02/03/2014.

FIXTURE RECORDS

Biggest Win

Jets 2 (Jaliens 37’, Taggart 64’) – Wanderers 0, Round 21, Season 9 at Pirtek Stadium, 02/03/2014.

Heaviest Defeat

Jets 0 – Wanderers 3 (Bridge 6’, 33’, Visconte 80’), Round 27, Season 8 at Hunter Stadium, 29/03/2013.

Leading Scorers in fixture –

Jets – 3 (Adam Taggart)
Wanderers – 4 (Mark Bridge)

2014/15 SEASON STATISTICS

Appearances

  • 6 Mark Birrighiti, Kew Jaliens, Sam Gallagher, David Carney, Joel Griffiths, Edson Montano, Andrew Hoole,
  • 5 Andrew Hoole, Taylor Regan, Jeronimo Neumann, Zenon Caravella,
  • 4 Scott Neville, Jacob Pepper, Marco Flores, James Virgili
  • 3 Allan Wesh, Ben Kantarovski
  • 2 Jonny Steele, Sam Gallaway,
  • 1 Adrian Madaschi, Billy Celeski

Goals

  • 2 Joel Griffiths
  • 1 Edson Montano, Kew Jaliens, Jeronimo Neumann

Assists

  • 1 Joel Griffiths, Scott Neville, Jacob Pepper, Taylor Regan

Yellow Cards

  • 3 Taylor Regan,
  • 2 Jeronimo Neumann, Jacob Pepper, Marcos Flores, Edson Montano, Kew Jaliens,
  • 1 Jonny Steele, David Carney, Allan Welsh, Ben Kantarovski

Red Cards

  • None

COACHING

Coaches Head to Head – 0 matches
Phil Stubbins – 0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 losses
Tony Popovic – 0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 lossesNewcastle Jets A-League Coaching Records –

  • Phil Stubbins – 0 Matches (0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)
  • Gary Van Egmond – 4 matches (1 win, 0 drawn and 3 losses = 25% win ratio)
  • Richard Money – 0 matches (0 win, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)
  • Branko Culina – 0 matches (0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)
  • Nick Theodorakopoulos – 0 matches (0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)
  • Clayton Zane – 2 matches (1 win, 1 drawn, 0 losses = 50% win ratio)
  • Craig Deans – 0 matches (0 win, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)

Western Sydney Wanderers Coach Record – Tony Popovic 50% win ratio (3 win, 1 drawn, 2 losses).

KEY FACTS:

  • The Jets have scored 2 gaosl in their last two matches against the Wanderers.
  • The Jets record on a Saturday against the Wanderers in 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses.
  • The Wanderers have only scored 1 goal in the last 3 A-League matches.
  • The last meeting between the teams was the first clean sheet the Jets had kept against the Wanderers.
  • Mark Birighitti and Ante Covic are the only two keepers to have featured in this fixture.
  • The Jets have scored two very late goals in this fixture (90th minute or later).
  • There have been no penalties awarded so far in this fixture.
  • The Jets have only won against Western Sydney when they are ahead at half time.
  • This weekend could mark the 30th A-League appearance for Kew Jaliens and the 90th for Ben Kantarovski.
  • Adrian Madaschi and Billy Celeski became the 117th and 118th players to appear for the Jets in the A-League.

Jets v Wanderers Trivia:
1. Who scored the first goal in this fixture?

2. Who are the two players to have received the most bookings in this fixture?

3. Who was the first Jets captain in this fixture?

Please visit the forums at newcastlefootball.net for the answers to the trivia questions, and to discuss the match.

News, Squadron

Squadron Statement regarding Active Support agreement

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Fellow Supporters,

The Squadron FSC is pleased to announce we have come to an agreement with our Club in regards to active supporter measures for the 2014/15 A-League Season. This agreement will see The Squadron take our place in Bay 60 as normal, rather than the planned protest location on the Southern Hill.

This decision has been made after several discussions with the club. The Squadron would like to thank all supporters of the Newcastle United Jets for their support during this time.

What this agreement means:
* Single game memberships for Bay 60 will be available for purchase on match-days
* Single game memberships for Bay 60 will be available for pre-purchase at a discounted price to negate the effect of the ticket provider charges
* Non Active Jets Members will be able to swap their membership ticket for a Bay 60 ticket on match-days

This agreement ensures that all supporters will have the ability to join The Squadron in Bay 60 on match days and help us support our team throughout the A-League season.

The Squadron FSC believes that these measures address our concerns surrounding the restrictions on who can and cannot join active support, as well as the disadvantaging those of less means who may not be able to purchase a full season membership. We believe that the above ensures that Bay 60 is open to all to sample the type of support we create for the Jets at home games.

Due to the new restrictions, we were unable to see a complete removal of the collection of data to be held by the Club, however we were prepared to work with the Club on this in favour of other issues in order to achieve an outcome for the benefit of all supporters, and to see our return to Bay 60.

While we still disagree with the introduction of the restrictions by the FFA, particularly around restricting who can and cannot be involved in active support and the collection of personal data, The Squadron would like to thank the Club for being willing to listen to our concerns and reach an agreement which is beneficial to all parties.

We continue to enjoy a fantastic working relationship and clear communication with the Club on a wide range of issues and look forward to working with them in the future.

Thank you,

Squadron FSC Committee

Bay 60 Single game membership
Pre-purchase(incurs a $4.35 handling fee, and a 1.95% purchase fee)*

Adult $22
Concession $16
Junior $8
Family $50

Walk-up Single game membership
Adult $27
Concession $19
Junior $10
Family $60

To purchase a single game membership on match day please go to the assigned window at the Hunter Stadium box office. Note: single game memberships only include a ticket and do not gain benefits and inclusions afforded to full Newcastle Jets membership packages.

Those who purchased General Admission memberships are able to swap their memberships to Bay60 through the club. A cost of $10, or $1/month on the payment plan will be incurred.