Category: Jets

A return to the winner’s circle has done little to change Ernie Merrick’s opinion that the Jets won’t be playing finals football. Instead, he’s continuing to think of their next campaign, and is set to put a host of youngsters through the A-League’s toughest test.

Jets striker Roy O’Donovan says he wants to stay in the Hunter – but admits there’s a long way to go at the negotiation table. “We’re a bit apart at the moment.” O’Donovan admitted. “There’s a conversation to be had certainly. But that’s normal isn’t it? That’s football. “It’s a good bargaining position for the…

They’re still a mathematical chance, but Jets coach Ernie Merrick admits the side’s finals hopes are all-but over. The focus now is building towards next season, and determining exactly which players will be a part of it.

The Newcastle Jets are on their way to Wellington ahead of their must-win match against the Phoenix, but as for whether it’s make-or-break: “Oh I dunno. I’ve been saying that since round 10 or something.” Glen Moss said. “Nothing changes as a player. You go out and are gutted if you come off losing, or…

A double blow for the Newcastle Jets. They’re losing fan favourite Daniel Georgievski to the Wanderers, and may also farewell Steven Ugarkovic. There’s been speculation Korean club Pohang Steelers has shown interest, but NBN News understands it’s more advanced than that.

Jets coach Ernie Merrick hopes his appearance before the Disciplinary Committee will help to improve relations between coaches and the FFA. The governing body is yet to say whether his appeal over a code of conduct breach was successful.

He’s been training with the team for the past month, now Kwabena Appiah is finally a Newcastle Jet. He’s signed until the end of the season, and may well make his debut in the F3 Derby – a rivalry he’s no stranger to.