Tag: newcastle jets
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MERRICK TARGETS IMMEDIATE SUCCESS AT NEWCASTLE JETS
It came as little surprise… the Newcastle Jets hiring Ernie Merrick as head coach. Announced this morning, the veteran boss is coming to the Hunter with a hunger for immediate success.
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ERNIE MERRICK NAMED NEW JETS COACH
The Newcastle Jets have appointed two-time A-League coach of the year, Ernie Merrick, for the next two seasons. The Edinburgh-born manager has won two premierships and two championships with the Melbourne Victory in 2007 and 2009, before working with the Honk Kong national team for a year. He’s also been at the helm of Wellington…
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COACHING POSITION STILL UP FOR GRABS AT NEWCASTLE JETS
Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna will meet with owner Martin Lee tomorrow to discuss the coaching position, denying the club has already offered the job to Ernie Merrick. Speaking at last night’s end of season awards, McKinna said he’s looking to make the appointment by early May.
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JETS CONSIDER KEWELL AFTER SIGNING O’DONOVAN
Former Socceroo Harry Kewell is reportedly being considered for the vacant coaching job at the Newcastle Jets. Meanwhile the club has finalised the signing of former Mariner, Roy O’Donovan. After agreeing to terms early this week, the 31 year-old Irishman penned a two-year deal today. O’Donovan was the Coast’s leading scorer, with 19-goals in 45-games.…
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JETS RUN OUT OF PATIENCE WITH MARK JONES
The Newcastle Jets have sacked coach Mark Jones. Late this afternoon, Jones spoke about his dismissal, saying he has no hard feelings towards the club.
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FORMER JETS FAN FAVOURITE BRIEFLY BACK IN NEWCASTLE
Former Jet Ljubo Milicevic says he never wanted to leave Newcastle. NBN News caught up with the former defender before the Legend’s Challenge at Gosford.
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WHERE TO FROM HERE FOR THE JETS?
“It’s as though someone’s taken the confidence right out of the team…” In a candid and honest interview, Newcastle Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna spoke exclusively to NBN News about the teams disastrous run of form, the negative reaction from fans on social media, the future of coach Mark Jones, and the plans to turn things…
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JETS COACH HAS FULL SUPPORT OF OWNER DESPITE LADDER POSITION
If the Mariners defeat Brisbane tonight, Newcastle will need to beat the Central Coast to avoid the wooden spoon. While the club’s recent results have been disappointing, Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna says coach Mark Jones has the full support of owner Martin Lee.
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MARINERS REPORTEDLY CHASING JETS KEEPER KENNEDY
Injured Jets keeper Ben Kennedy is reportedly in talks about a move to arch-rivals, the Mariners. It comes as the rest of the squad tries to move on from the big loss to Wellington.
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JETS HUNTING GOALS AGAINST PHOENIX
In the A-League, there are reports the Newcastle Jets have signed Mariners front-man Roy O’Donovan. Today the side travelled to New Zealand, Coach Mark Jones again ready to re-jig his front-third, in the hunt for goals.