Tag: newcastle jets
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JETS CONFIDENT OF BEATING CITY IN MELBOURNE
Fresh from their one-nil win over Melbourne Victory, the Jets are preparing to face a lethal Socceroo midfielder.
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JETS HALITI RULED OUT FOR THE SEASON
Scott Miller has confirmed Labinot Haliti will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL in Saturday’s loss to Sydney. The Jets are now on the hunt for a replacement to fill the void.
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BOOGAARD CALLS FOR BETTER PROTECTION FOR KEEPERS
He’s a long shot to get medical clearance, but Jets keeper Mark Birighitti says he wants to play against Melbourne on Friday night. In the wake of Birighitti’s injuries, captain Nigel Boogaard has called for all keepers to receive greater protection.
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NEWCASTLE JETS ACCEPT REFEREE’S CALL ON SHANE SMELTZ
The A-League will take no action against Sydney FC striker Shane Smeltz, after referee Peter Green deemed the clash that left Newcastle keeper Mark Birighitti with severe facial injuries to be accidental. Birighitti had two teeth re-inserted today after being hit in the mouth by Smeltz’s boot on Saturday night. Jets officials say they must…
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RECOVERY PROCESS BEGINS FOR THE JETS MARK BIRIGHITTI
Birighitti had more than 30 stitches to his chin and lips last night. Today, he began preparations for having several teeth repaired or replaced.
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JETS COACH CALLS FOR MORE RESPECT FROM MATCH OFFICIALS
Jets coach Scott Miller has added a host of young players to his squad for Saturday’s clash with Sydney, including Brandon Lundy and Nick Cowburn. Meanwhile, Miller has called for referees to give his side more respect.
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JETS SET TO LOSE SKIPPER FOR CLASH WITH THE SKY BLUES
The Jets have just arrived back in Newcastle following their headline-grabbing win over the Phoenix. The team will now prepare to face Sydney FC at home on Saturday without Nigel Boogaard, who received a late red card.
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JETS HANG ON TO BEAT THE PHOENIX IN WELLINGTON
The Newcastle Jets have begun a new era under coach Scott Miller with a win over the Phoenix in Wellington. Despite skipper Nigel Boogaard being sent off in the second half, the Jets hung on to win 2-1.
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NIGEL BOOGAARD NAMED NEW JETS CAPTAIN
He’s been the leading candidate since returning to his hometown, and today Nigel Boogaard was finally named the new captain of the Newcastle Jets. The 29-year-old was surrounded by his teammates and family when the announcement was made at training this morning.
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JETS STRENGTHEN TIES WITH THE RAAF AT WILLIAMTOWN
The Newcastle Jets will announce their new captain on Monday, with Nigel Boogaard (bow-guard) widely tipped to take the armband. Boogaard and a handful of his teammates were in Williamtown this morning, as the club began to strengthen ties with the RAAF.