Tag: newcastle jets
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JETS NAME 18-MAN SQUAD AHEAD OF A-LEAGUE OPENER
Jets coach Phil Stubbins has named an 18-man squad for Newcastle’s first round clash with the Central Coast on Saturday. While there were few surprises, Zenon Caravella is a notable inclusion, having only returned to active duty with the Jets last Friday. David Carney and Jonny Steele are likely to start on the left, while…
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JETS REMAIN FOCUSED DESPITE PAST RECORD AGAINST MARINERS
The Jets have tasted victory just once in 16 attempts on the Central Coast, but their skipper says he isn’t worried about the history books heading into the round one clash with the Mariners. “I never look at the past, always to the future. It’s a chance for us to get three points away so…
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FLORES SPICES UP JETS F3 DERBY WITH MARINERS
The Jets say they’re comfortable being labelled the A-League underdogs. “We can’t change that perception. End of the day we’ll be ready for the fight come first round.” “As a team we have belief in ourselves and I think that’s the most important one.” Meanwhile, Marcos Flores added some spice to the F3 Derby, by…
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JETS VETERAN TURNS TO FORMER MARINER FOR FITNESS ADVICE
Jets coaching staff won’t finalise a starting 11 for Saturday’s clash with the Mariners until Thursday. Meanwhile, Joel Griffiths has revealed he’s turned to a former Central Coast striker for fitness advice.
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A-LEAGUE COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR MARINERS
PHOTO: Courtesy of The Central Coast Mariners. With just eight days to go till the beginning of the A-League season, the Central Coast Mariners have been presented with their jerseys. The ceremony took place at a special fan day at Central Coast Stadium today. The club also announced the one year signing of 24-year-old utility…
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JETS SIGN CARAVELLA AS NEW MIDFIELDER
Zenon Caravella will return to the Newcastle Jets as its new midfielder for the upcoming A-league season. Caravella was granted release earlier this year to take time away from professional football. He says the break has given him a renewed desire to play. “My time away from professional football changed my perspective,” Caravella said. “I…
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JETS INTERNATIONALS UNITE FOR PROMO SHOOT
The Jets’ Taylor Regan isn’t sure whether he’ll play in defence or midfield this season, but he is confident he’s the fittest he’s ever been. The Dudley-Redhead junior joined his international teammates and surfing legend Mark Richards at NBN today, to shoot the club’s new promotional video. Regan says the likes of Marcos Flores and…
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JETS STILL ON THE HUNT FOR NEW MIDFIELDER
The new A-League season kicks off in just 11 days, but the Newcastle Jets remain confident they can sign an established midfielder from a rival club before round one. For now, a pair of local juniors are keen to make the position their own.
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ANOTHER INJURY SETBACK FOR THE JETS IN PRE SEASON
The Jets preseason has taken another bizarre twist, with striker Joel Griffiths suffering an injury in his kitchen, which is likely to rule him out of tomorrow’s clash with the Young Socceroos at Gosford. “I just popped something in my hip and yeah I was getting the milk. I’m not even lying that’s the funny…
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NO NEW OWNER FOR THE JETS BUT A NEW TRIALLIST ON THE WAY
They had several positive discussions in the UK with potential new owners for the club, but for now Jets officials say there’s still no concrete offer on the table. The team left for Mudgee this morning, heading for a trial against the Mariners.