Tag: newcastle jets

  • EDSON MONTANO MAKES HIS DEBUT AT JETS TRAINING

    EDSON MONTANO MAKES HIS DEBUT AT JETS TRAINING

    Jets recruit Edson Montano says a fellow Ecuadorian and an English international were a big part of his decision to sign with Newcastle. The striker made his long-awaited debut at training today.

  • JETS WELCOME NEW EQUADORIAN STRIKER

    JETS WELCOME NEW EQUADORIAN STRIKER

    The Newcastle Jets have welcomed their latest recruit, with Equadorian striker Edson Montano taking part in his first training session this morning. The 23-year-old signed with the club six weeks ago, but complications with his visa held up his arrival. Speaking through a translator – fellow teammate Marcos Flores – Montano told NBN News he’s…

  • A DOUBLE BLOW FOR THE NEWCASTLE JETS

    A DOUBLE BLOW FOR THE NEWCASTLE JETS

    The Newcastle Jets have released midfielder Mitch Oxborrow. The teenager is set to return to Perth to attend to personal matters and be with his family. In another blow, the club has also confirmed that Josh Barresi has a torn ACL. The midfielder will require a knee reconstruction that will rule him out for the…

  • OXBORROW AND JETS PART WAYS

    OXBORROW AND JETS PART WAYS

    The Newcastle Jets have parted ways with teenage midfielder Mitchell Oxborrow. In a short statement this afternoon, Jets management said Oxborrow will return to Perth “to attend to personal matters and be with his family.” The former young Socceroo came to Newcastle two years ago, but only saw limited minutes in the A-League. He was…

  • STUBBINS NAMES JETS SIDE TO FACE PERTH IN FFA CUP

    STUBBINS NAMES JETS SIDE TO FACE PERTH IN FFA CUP

    Jets coach Phil Stubbins has gone for a mix of new and familiar faces for Newcastle’s FFA Cup clash with Perth at Magic Park tonight. Following his four-goal effort against Weston last week, Jeronimo will start as the lone striker. Newly-appointed vice captain Joel Griffiths will play right wide, while skipper Kew Jaliens will be…

  • SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM KICKING GOALS

    SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM KICKING GOALS

    A Newcastle study is gathering evidence to prove what’s long been preached – that physical activity is good for kids. At its core is a program in schools, in low-income areas, that’s proving a hit.

  • KEW JALIENS TO CAPTAIN THE JETS IN 2014-15

    KEW JALIENS TO CAPTAIN THE JETS IN 2014-15

    The Jets say they’re close to completing the signing of former Victory midfielder, Billy Celeski. Former Newcastle skipper, now Perth midfielder, Ruben Zadkovich won’t play when the sides meet at Magic Park tomorrow night. Meanwhile the Jets have unveiled former Dutch international Kew Jaliens as their captain for this season.

  • JERONIMO TOUCHES DOWN AT JETS TRAINING

    JERONIMO TOUCHES DOWN AT JETS TRAINING

    Jets recruit Jeronimo Neumann has admitted he moved from Adelaide to Newcastle to try and secure a permanent starting spot. The 28-year-old Argentine trained with his new teammates for the first time this morning.

  • JONNY STEELE SIGNS UP FOR A CHANGE OF PACE IN NEWCASTLE

    JONNY STEELE SIGNS UP FOR A CHANGE OF PACE IN NEWCASTLE

    He’s only been in the country for two days, but Jonny Steele is certain to see game time tomorrow, when the Jets A-League side takes on the youth team at Weston. Newcastle is something of a seachange for the Northern Ireland international – who comes via the bright lights of the Big Apple.

  • JONNY STEELE SWAPS NEW YORK FOR NEWCASTLE

    JONNY STEELE SWAPS NEW YORK FOR NEWCASTLE

    Just two days after announcing the transfer of Josh Brillante to Italian club Fiorentina, the Newcastle Jets have signed Northern Ireland international Jonny Steele for the next two A-League seasons. The 28-year-old last played for the New York Red Bulls in America’s Major League Soccer. During his 50 games with New York, the midfielder played…