Tag: newcastle jets
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JETS AND KNIGHTS JOIN FORCES AHEAD OF HOME DOUBLE HEADER
The Jets clash with Perth at McDonald Jones Stadium forms a unique double header for Newcastle fans, with the Knights hosting the Broncos on Saturday. Ernie Merrick and Nathan Brown joined forces today to promote the fixtures – also revealing they’ve started sharing coaching tips.
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JETS FANS GET THE CHANCE TO KICK IT FOR BRAIN CANCER AT GLORY CLASH
The NRL has the Beanie for Brain Cancer round, now the A-League is also shining the spotlight on the disease. Jets fans will be able to take part at Friday’s clash with Perth at McDonald Jones Stadium. “So everybody who’s arriving at a game this weekend will get the chance to buy a special bandana…
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RETURNING PLAYERS TO BE GIVEN TIME TO FIND FORM
Ernie Merrick won’t make sweeping changes for Friday’s clash with Perth, despite Newcastle suffering two heavy losses. Several players, still easing in after injury and suspension, will be given time to find form.
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MERRICK UPBEAT DESPITE LOSS TO MELBOURNE CITY
Jets coach Ernie Merrick says he isn’t overly disappointed despite his side’s 3-nil loss at home. Having secured second spot on the A League ladder, Newcastle were uncharacteristically flat, and Melbourne City took advantage.
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PHOTO GALLERY – A-LEAGUE – NEWCASTLE JETS V MELBOURNE CITY
A night to forget for the Newcastle Jets with the side going down to Melbourne City 3-nil, however coach Ernie Merrick remains upbeat with two regular season games remaining. It was the first time this season the Jets didn’t get on the score sheet, and will be hoping to bounce back when they take on…
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PETRATOS SET TO START AGAINST MELBOURNE CITY
Fresh off the plane from Socceroos duty, Dimi Petratos will start for the Newcastle Jets when they take on Melbourne City at home this afternoon. After making his national debut against Norway, he didn’t face Columbia, meaning he’s fresh, and prepared for a big shift. With Roy O’Donovan also returning, it’s unclear whether Merrick will…
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O’DONOVAN CALLS ON A-LEAGUE TO CHANGE ITS SUSPENSION PROCESS
He’s just served a controversial two-match ban for striking an opponent, but Newcastle Jets star Roy O’Donovan wasn’t holding back today. The Irishman called on the A-League to change its laws, describing the situation as ridiculous.
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ERNIE SET TO EXPERIMENT WITH JETS
With second-place and a home semi-final now assured for the Newcastle Jets, Ernie Merrick has begun planning for the play-offs. He’s ready to experiment, a task made easier by the return of two crucial players.
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JETS LINING UP CHARGE AT PREMIERS PLATE
They’ve locked in a home semi-final, but Jets players say their job isn’t done – they want to chase down Sydney FC and claim the Premiers Plate. But they know, to do that, they’ll need to play far better than in the win over Wellington.
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ERNIE MERRICK KEEN TO EXTEND HIS STAY IN NEWCASTLE
Melbourne’s win over the Mariners means the Victory is still a mathematical chance of catching the Jets in second spot. But Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick is confident his side will finish runner-up – maintaining Sydney will win the Premier’s Plate.