Squadron Novocastria launches new logo

October 11, 2014 Grant

The Squadron Football Supporters Club has over the last few seasons attempted to increase our presence within the wider community. This has included the opening of memberships, chartering supporter buses, organising home and away day activities, and liaising with the club to ensure all fans can bring items to support the team into our home ground.

The next step is to ensure that we have a recognisable logo which distinguishes our activities from that of the club, and other groups.

The design of this logo is to demonstrate our support for the club, our recognition of history, and to provide us with a simple, easily recognisable name.

Squadron – Our name. It describes us as a collective. Every individual who joins us to support the team home or away should feel welcome under this banner.

The Red and Blue vertical stripes – recognition of the team we support. They are our home colours and significantly the match the vertical stripes used on our home playing kit.

Gold Circular border – Recognition of the colours we started the A-League wearing. Recognition of our history is essential to any future developments, either within the Squadron or the Club. The Squadron continues to advocate for greater acceptance and recognition of our history.

Gold Military Star (est. 2005) – Recognition of the Squadron’s history. Our first logo. This is included to show continued respect to members of the Squadron past and present who have helped develop the group.

Novocastria – Our Region. It distinguishes us from the other Newcastle (UK), and we feel encapsulates the fan base of the Newcastle/Hunter/Lake Mac/Ports Stephens areas, and signifies our work to turn the stadium into a fortress.

We hope supporters approve of this new design, and we look forward to seeing you at a game supporting the Newcastle United Jets. We also invite you to visit the forums at newcastlefootball.net and join in the discussions around the Jets, NNSWFF competitions, A-League and Football in general.

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2014/15 Hyundai A-League – Round 1 F3 Derby Preview – Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle United Jets

October 10, 2014 Grant

2014/2015 Hyundai A-League
Season 10 Round 1
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle United Jets FC

When: Saturday 11th October, 2014
Where: Central Coast Stadium, Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW
Kickoff: 5pm AEDST (gates open 4pm)
Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=CMR0115
Prematch: Hotel Gosford, 179 Mann St, Gosford from 1pm
Watch: LIVE on Foxsports 3 and FoxSports 3HD
Listen: ABC Central Coast 95.2FM or ABC Grandstand Digital online
Tweet: @newyboys #F3Derby #NTUA

If you are unable to travel to the game in Gosford, please come down to the District Park Tennis Club in Broadmeadow and watch the game LIVE. The Tenzo is our permanent venue for both home AND away Newcastle Jets fixtures.

If you are travelling to the game you have two options:

Port Stephens Coaches: Prices and details here https://www.newcastlefootball.net/home/?p=323

Train: Depart Broadmeadow 1243pm Arrive Gosford 150pm

FIXTURE FACTS

Overall – 32 games between the two teams.
Jets Wins – 9, Mariners Wins – 12, Drawn – 11

In Gosford – 14 games
Jets Wins – 1, Mariners Wins – 8, Drawn – 7

Goals in Fixture
Jets – 28, Mariners – 41

Cards in Fixture
Jets – 76 (72 Yellow, 4 Red), Mariners – 49 (46 Yellow, 3 Red)

Recent Form (FFA Cup & A-League)
Jets – L
Mariners – WW

Leading Scorers (2013/14)
Jets – Adam Taggart 16, Mariners – Bernie Ibini-Isei 6

Last Result –
Jets 1 (Griffiths 23’) – Mariners 3 (Bosnar 1’, Ibini-Isei 6’, Trifiro 88’) at Bluetongue Stadium, Round 23.

FIXTURE RECORDS
Biggest Win
Jets 3 (Bridge 6’, Carle 18’, Rodriguez 79’) – Mariners 1 (Mori 40’), Round 2, Season 2 at Energy Australia Stadium, 12/11/2006.

Heaviest Defeat
Jets 1 (Coveny 85’) – Mariners 4 (Gumprecht 4’, Brown 34’, Hutchinson 72’, Hutchinson 83’), Round 16, Season 1 at Express Advocate Stadium, 31/12/2005.

Leading Scorers in fixture –
Jets – 6 (Joel Griffiths)
Mariners – 6 (Matt Simon)

COACHING
Coaches Head to Head – 0 matches

Newcastle Jets Coaching Records –

Phil Stubbins – 0 Matches (0 wins, 0 drawn, 0 losses = -% win ratio)
Gary Van Egmond – 17 matches (6 wins, 6 drawn and 5 losses = 35% win ratio)
Richard Money – 3 matches (1 wins, 0 drawn, 2 loss = 33% win ratio)
Branko Culina – 6 matches (1 win, 2 drawn, 3 losses = 17% win ratio)
Nick Theodorakopoulos – 1 match (0 wins, 1 drawn, 0 losses = 0% win ratio)
Clayton Zane – 2 matches (0 wins, 0 drawn, 2 losses = 0% win ratio)
Craig Deans -1 Match (1 win, 0 drawn, 0 loss = 100% win ratio)

Average Away A-League crowd – 11319

KEY FACTS:

•The Jets have only won 3 times against the Mariners in the last 6 seasons.
•The Jets last victory over the Mariners was round 3 in season 8, 20/10/12.
•The Mariners scored 8 goals in 3 matches against the Jets last season.
•Justin Pasfield’s own goal was the only own goal in this fixture.
•There have only been 7 penalties awarded in this fixture.
•The last derby was Birighitti’s last match during the previous season after spilling a long range free kick from Bosnar.
•Clayton Zane is the only Jets coach to lose their first derby match. Gary Van Egmond, however, lost the first derby in his second stint as coach.
•Marcos Flores will become the latest player to turn out for both clubs.
•Phil Stubbins will be the 7th Jets Coach.
•The last time the Jets and Mariners met in Round 1 it was 1-1 draw with an 87th minute Matt Simon goal equalised by a 90th minute Joel Griffiths penalty in Season 4.
•The Jets have lost their last 2 opening round fixtures and have never won the first match when playing away from home. Their overall W-D-L record is 2-4-3.

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Rd1 F3Derby Supporter Coaches ON SALE

September 25, 2014 Grant

The new season is fast approaching, and The Squadron FSC is pleased to be partnered with Port Stephens Coaches this season to offer supporters comfortable and direct transport to NSW away fixtures.

The Jets begin the 2014/15 A-League campaign with an away trip to our greatest rivals the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday 11th October, 2014. Kickoff is scheduled for 5pm AEST.

This season we are offering return tickets to Gosford for $20 each. As a special offer for families & groups if you purchase 4 tickets, you only pay for 3 – thats a 25% discount!! Simply enter the promo code 4FOR3 when purchasing your 4 tickets to receive the discount.

The new group purchase option is fantastic for a group of mates or families who want to attend one our biggest away trips of the season. Supporters can purchase their tickets via this link https://secure.jbs.com.au/pscoaches/bookings.aspx?TOUR=JETS&CAT=TOURS

The coach will pickup from Hunter Stadium (Hockey end of car park) at 150pm departing at 2pm, then pick up from Charlestown (Smart St bus stop east side of Pac Hwy) at 210pm, then pickup from Belmont (opposite old Go-Lo) at 225pm and finally pick up from Swansea (bus stop outside Black Swan Hotel) at 240pm. Coach will arrive at Central Coast Stadium by 4pm. The coach will then depart 20 minutes after full time dropping off at the same stops. Please be at your pickup point 20 minutes before scheduled arrival to ensure you dont miss the service.

This service is provided for the benefit of all Jets supporters and is especially for families and younger supporters who want to attend an away game but don’t wish to travel by public transport and want a direct service to the stadium. We have tried to make the costs as cheap as possible in order to get as many supporters as we can to pack out the away bays.

These prices are for return coach travel only and do not include a match ticket. All patrons are strongly advised to purchase their match tickets prior to booking on the coach. Please be advised that food, drink, smoking and alcohol will not be permitted on board Port Stephens Coaches.

A minimum number of bookings are required to ensure each service goes ahead. Those wishing to use this coach service are urged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible. A decision will be made by 12pm Tuesday October 7th as to whether the minimum number of seats have been sold. If the service is cancelled, customers will be notified and purchases will be refunded.

The coach service is booked by The Squadron on behalf of all Newcastle Jets supporters with Port Stephens Coaches. Newcastle Jets FC have no involvement aside from promoting the service to its Members. Any enquiries for these coach services need to be directed to Port Stephens Coaches on 02 4982 2940 .

See you in Gosford!!!

The Squadron FSC Committee

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