Tag: newcastle jets
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JETS CALL IN THE BIG GUNS FOR THE CLASH WITH SYDNEY FC
The Sky Blues are favourites for Saturday’s clash with the Jets, and it’s easy to see why – they’re undefeated against Newcastle in 15 games, and have won six straight in the Hunter. Keen to overcome that record, the Jets have called in reinforcements.
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MERRICK PROVIDES HIS RESPONSE AS BOOGAARD TRAINS STRONGLY
The Jets have responded to the FFA over Ernie Merrick’s criticism of match officials in round 20 – now they’re just waiting to see if he’ll be fined. Meanwhile, injured skipper Nigel Boogaard has trained strongly and is back in the mix for Saturday’s top of the table clash with Sydney FC.
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BOOGAARD CLEARED OF SERIOUS DAMAGE BUT MAY NOT FACE SYDNEY
Jets skipper Nigel Boogaard has been cleared of serious knee damage, but a final call on whether he’ll play against Sydney FC won’t be made until later this week. Meanwhile, import star Pato Rodriguez is recovering quicker than expected from a calf strain.
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JETS CLAIM VICTORY IN BRISBANE
The Jets win ensures they’ll qualify for the finals for the first time in eight years. But with six rounds left, there’s still plenty to play for.
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RODRIGUEZ RULED OUT AS McGREE PREPARES FOR STARTING DEBUT
Yet another injury blow for the Jets, with Pato Rodriguez facing four to six weeks on the sideline with a calf strain. Fortunately, Newcastle has a ready-made replacement, with Riley McGree set to make his starting debut on Saturday against the Roar.
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JETS ISSUED WITH SHOW CAUSE NOTICE OVER MERRICK COMMENTS
Football Federation Australia has issued the Jets with a show cause notice, over Ernie Merrick’s criticism of match officials after Newcastle’s draw with the Wanderers, saying he’s breached the national code of conduct. Jets officials will now meet to discuss their response, which must be submitted to the FFA before 5pm on March 1. Newcastle…
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JETS REWARDED WITH MATILDAS SELECTION
W-League Jets Emily van Egmond and Hannah Brewer, have been rewarded for their great season with Newcastle by being selected in the 22-player Matildas squad for the upcoming Algarve Cup in Portugal. The Aussie side has been grouped with Norway, China and the host nation, and will kick off the tournament with a game against…
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MERRICK NOT BACKING DOWN FROM CRITICISM OF MATCH OFFICIALS
Despite facing a potential fine, Ernie Merrick isn’t backing down from his criticism of the match officials following the Jets’ draw with the Wanderers. The coach has reiterated that he’s a fan of the video referee, but maintains it isn’t being used correctly.
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WAYNE BROWN RETURNS TO STARTING 11 FOR WANDERERS CLASH
English import Wayne Brown will return to the starting 11 for Newcastle’s clash with the Wanderers, in Sydney tomorrow. A win would give the Jets a seven-point lead over third-placed Melbourne City.
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TWO JETS ON THE RADAR OF NEW SOCCEROOS COACH
It’s been almost four years since the Jets provided a player to the Socceroos… now the club is reportedly on the verge of boasting two. NBN News understands Dimi Petratos and Andrew Nabbout will be named in new coach Bert van Marwijk’s first, extended squad.