Its another massive edition as Furns (@SquadronNewy) Dr Emma (@Synapse101) Gavin (@Gary_Fish_Newy) & John Davidson (@JohnnyDDavidson) review @Aleague Rd12 #NEWvWEL @NewcastleJetsFC 2-2 draw with @WgtnPhoenix @MJStadium & preview Rd13 away fixture #MVCvNEW @gomvfc at @Simonds_Stadium
We welcome back after a long absence Gavin Austin and freelance journalist and novocastrian John Davidson for this New Years edition. After the opening question, the hosts talk year in review for the Jets in 2016 including their player of the year and game of the year, then they review the Jets 2-2 draw with Wellington. They talk over the performances of some of the players as well as discussing the major talking points. You can also hear a post game interview Dr Emma conducted with Jets supporter Callum as well as the thoughts of Mark Jones in his post game press conference, thanks to @FoxFootball
They then jump into the preview of the Rd13 fixture on the New Years public holiday on Monday against the Victory in Geelong. They discuss the possible lineup, any changes they would make and discuss Victory’s strength and current run of results before giving their predictions on the game.
The guys then give their predictions for the rest of Rd13 before finishing off the episode talking about the news in the media. Stay tuned after the outro music for the Recovery Lounge excerpt with Grant (@GrantBLK) and Todd (@rawprawn25) from the Fill The Hill Friday podcast available on iTunes and podbean.
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2016/2017 Hyundai A-League
Season 12 Round 12 Newcastle United Jets FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC
When: Monday 26th December, 2016
Where: Hunter Stadium, 294 Turton Road, New Lambton, NSW
Kickoff: 535pm AEDST (gates open 255pm, W-League kickoff 305pm)
Tickets: Ticketmaster Link
Prematch: Premier Hotel, 1 Brunker Rd, Broadmeadow from 3pm
Join The Squadron at our new venue The Premier Hotel for pre-match drinks. All supporters are welcome – u18’s will need to be accompanied by a supervising adult. If you sign up to become a Premier Hotel member for $10, you receive $10 in credit on your card. Ask for a membership form at the bar. A Premier Hotel membership gets you a 5% discount on food & drink not only at Premier but also at Junction Hotel & Sunnyside Tavern. You can purchase members only schooner cards – 10 schooners of local tap beers $55 or 10 schooners of craft tap beers $65. We will depart from the Premier 40 mins prior to kickoff.
Watch: LIVE on FoxSports 4 and FoxSports 4HD
Listen: ABC Newcastle 1233 or ABC Radio online/app or EON Sports app
Tweet: @SquadronNewy @JetstreamNewy #NTUA #NEWvWEL
Active support is now located in the dedicated active support area in Bays 40 & 41 on the Southern Hill. If you have ever wanted to join active support and try it out, now is the time. We are looking for people to step up and be involved in active support so please come along and join in.
Any supporter holding a Jets membership can enter the active support bay by simply showing your card.
You can also purchase a full season or 3 game Squadron membership online or an individual Squadron ticket online (adult ticket only) or from the dedicated ticket window (all tickets) at the Southern Gates to gain entry to the active support area.
FIXTURE FACTS
Overall – 29 matches between the two teams.
Jets Wins – 9, Phoenix Wins – 16, Drawn – 4
Wellington Phoenix Coach Record – Chris Greenacre 0% win ratio (0 wins, 0 drawn, 1 loss)
TALKING POINTS:
General
There has been an average of over 4 goals per match at MJ Stadium over the last 4 seasons (6 matches).
These two teams have drawn only once in Newcastle.
The Jets have the chance to make it 3 wins in a row for the first time since 2013.
This is the most successful Jets December in 3 years. A win will equal the best December performance since 2009( 9 points of possible 12) and 2010 (9 points from possible 15).
Newcastle’s Home record this calendar year is 5 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses.
Players
Andrew Hoole remains 1 yellow card from receiving a 1 match suspension.
Hoole and Jack Duncan are the only two players to have appeared in every minute of the season so far.
The Jets have claimed points in 75% of the matches in which Andrew Nabbout has played.
The Jets have never lost when Morten Nordstrand has scored.
Nordstrand has the 9th best goals per minutes played ratio (1 goal every 214 minutes) and 6th best goals per game ratio (3.17) in Jets history.
Newcastle Jets
The Jets have scored 13 goals in 11 matches this year. In only Season 05/06 (18) and 2012/13 (14) have the Jets scored more goals at the same point in a season.
The Jets have won the last 2 home matches against the Nix.
Wellington Phoenix
Shane Smeltz will return for Wellington. He is the player with the second most goals against the Jets in A-League history. He’s scored 10 A-League goals against the Jets, 6 of which came for Wellington.
Its a massive Christmas edition as Furns (@SquadronNewy) Dave (@JeterPool) & Grant (@GrantBLK) review @Aleague Rd11 #NEWvADL @NewcastleJetsFC 2-1 victory over @AdelaideUnited & then preview the Rd12 Boxing Day fixture #NEWvWEL @WgtnPhoenixFC at @MJStadium
After the opening question, the team review the Jets 2-1 win over Adelaide, talking over the tactics in the match and the performances of a few of the players. You can also hear a post game interview Dr Emma (@Synapse101) conducted with Jets supporter Ivan (@hecivan70) as well as the thoughts of Mark Jones in his post game press conference, thanks to @FoxFootball
They then review & preview the Jets W-League and Youth League results from the weekend.
They then jump into the preview of the Rd12 fixture on Boxing Day against Wellington. They discuss their expected lineup and whether its a good idea to change a winning starting XI, as well as whether the tactics need to change from the previous games to get the result against the Phoenix. The guys then discuss Wellingtons danger players before giving their predictions on the result.
The guys then give their predictions for the rest of Rd12 before talking about the news in the media about re-signings and transfer non-signings, community engagement and the newly announced Fox Sports FFA media deal. Stay tuned after the outro music for the Recovery Lounge excerpt with Grant (@GrantBLK) and Todd (@rawprawn25) from the Fill The Hill Friday podcast available on iTunes and podbean.
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