Tag: newcastle jets
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JETS LOOKING FOR UP TO TWO PLAYERS FOLLOWING LOSS TO MELBOURNE
Jets coach Phil Stubbins has confirmed his club will be looking for up to two players when the transfer window opens in January. Newcastle was beaten by an impressive free kick last night, following a foul that Stubbins labelled as dubious.
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JAMES VIRIGILI LOOKING FOR CONSISTENCY IN THE JETS TOP GRADE
His career has been plagued by inconsistency, but the Jets’ James Virgili is hoping his performance against Adelaide marked a fresh start. Playing in an unfamiliar role at right wing-back, the 22-year-old earned man of the match honours.
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JETS HOPING FOR A DOUBLE CELEBRATION AGAINST ADELAIDE
Winless after 10 rounds, the Jets are hoping Friday’s clash with Adelaide at Hunter Stadium will provide the motivation they need to break the drought. Newcastle will celebrate its 10th season in the A-League, while hoping to reverse the initial result.
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VERNES PLEASED WITH DERBY PERFORMANCE
Central Coast Mariners midfielder, Richard Vernes says he’s pleased with his performance at the weekend’s F3 derby, which saw him score his first A-League goal. The draw with the Jets puts the Mariners in the top six on the ladder for the first time this season, as they take on Melbourne Victory this weekend.
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YOUNG TOP GUNS ROAR OVER GOLD COAST
You may have been hearing the roar of fighter jets overhead, as a team of young ‘top guns’ were being put through their paces. The Royal Australian Air Force pilots, creating a spectacle for locals.
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STUBBINS STANDS FIRM DESPITE ANOTHER JETS LOSS
Newcastle Jets coach Phil Stubbins says sacking him at this early stage in the competition is “100 per cent not the answer”. The club remains winless after six rounds, and fans are starting to lose faith.
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ADAM TAGGART BACK IN TOWN
A surprise appearance at Jets training, with Golden Boot winner Adam Taggart donning club colours. But it’ll be short lived, with the striker expected to return to England in a few weeks.
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FORMER STAR STRIKER MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE
Former Golden Boot winner Adam Taggart was a surprise appearance at Newcastle Jets training this morning. While the popular former player donned the team’s training strip, he hasn’t re-signed with the club. The 21 year old, who is currently contracted with English Championship club Fulham, is struggling to recover from a groin injury. Fulham officials…
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JETS SURRENDER THE LEAD AS PERTH TAKE THE GLORY
Jets coach Phil Stubbins admits he’s looking forward to playing at home next weekend, after Newcastle surrendered the lead against Perth to remain winless this season.
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STUBBINS COMMENTS ON WELLINGTON LOSS
Jets coach Phil Stubbins has rejected suggestions Jonny Steele would have made a difference in the loss to Wellington, saying his side simply didn’t click. “Got caught with our pants down a little bit there, conceding early was a setback for us, then we opened up and tried to play a bit expansive and Wellington…