Newcastle United Jets FC season 2008-09
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The 2008-09 Season will be the fourth season of the A-League and the first for the Newcastle Jets as defending champions. The Jets will also be competing in the AFC Asian Champions League for the first time at season's end.
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[edit] Squad Changes
After the success of the 2007-08 season a number of Jets players left the club including Mark Bridge and Stuart Musialik to Sydney FC and Joe Marston Medal winner Andrew Durante and Troy Hearfield to Wellington Phoenix. There are also rumours of captain Jade North and Adam Griffiths wishing to leave the club after being a part of the Socceroos squad that faced Singapore and China although no official offers have been made public.[1][2]
Rumoured potential signings include defender Adrian Madaschi and ex Melbourne Victory player Ljubo Milicevic. Rumours have also persisted about the return of Ryan Griffiths to complete the Griffiths trio, but these seem unfounded as Newcastle would be unlikely to be able to meet his wage demands, even though he is on loan from club Rapid Bucharest at Liaoning F.C. in China.[3]
Most players who have left the Jets have suggested wage demands as the major issue with Jets owner Con Constantine refusing to allow players to utilise service agreements which would allow more flexibility under the salary cap.[4][4]
Forward Jason Naidovski was the first new player to sign on for the Jets for season 2008-09, arriving from the Australian Institute of Sport followed by right sided midfielder Shaun Ontong from Adelaide United,[5][6] and exciting under 20's Australian representative Kaz Patafta from Melbourne Victory.[7]
[edit] Transfers
In
Jason Naidovski from AIS- Shaun Ontong from Adelaide United
- Kaz Patafta from Melbourne Victory
Out
- Stephen Laybutt, Contract Not Renewed
- Denni, Contract Not Renewed
- Andrew Durante, to Wellington Phoenix
- Mark Bridge, to Sydney FC
- Paul Kohler, Released
- Stuart Musialik, to Sydney FC
- Troy Hearfield, to Wellington Pheonix
- Scott Tunbridge, Released
[edit] Pre Season Cup
[edit] Group A Points Table
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | BP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perth Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newcastle Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne Victory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
[edit] Round 1
| July 19, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Perth Glory | ' | Newcastle Jets | Mandurah |
[edit] Round 2
| July 26, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Adelaide United | Baddeley Park Cessnock |
[edit] Round 3
| August 2, 2008 14:30 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Melbourne Victory | Port Macquarie Regional Stadium |
[edit] A-League Regular Season
[edit] Round 1
| August 15, 2008 20:30 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Central Coast Mariners | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 2
| August 22, 2008 21:00 UTC+10 |
Perth Glory | ' | Newcastle Jets | Members Equity Stadium |
[edit] Round 3
| August 29, 2008 20:00 UTC+10 |
Melbourne Victory | ' | Newcastle Jets | Telstra Dome |
--- FIFA International Break ---
[edit] Round 4
| September 13, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Sydney FC | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 5
| September 19, 2008 20:00 UTC+10 |
Queensland Roar | ' | Newcastle Jets | Suncorp Stadium |
[edit] Round 6
| September 27, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Adelaide United | ' | Newcastle Jets | Hindmarsh Stadium |
[edit] Round 7
| October 6, 2008 15:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Wellington Phoenix | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
--- FIFA International Break ---
[edit] Round 8
| October 18, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Melbourne Victory | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 9
| October 24, 2008 20:00 UTC+10 |
Central Coast Mariners | ' | Newcastle Jets | Bluetongue Stadium |
[edit] Round 10
| November 2, 2008 17:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Queensland Roar | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 11
| November 9, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Perth Glory | ' | Newcastle Jets | Members Equity Stadium |
--- FIFA International Break ---
[edit] Round 12
| November 23, 2008 16:00 UTC+10 |
Wellington Phoenix | ' | Newcastle Jets | Westpac Stadium |
[edit] Round 13
| November 30, 2008 17:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Adelaide United | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 14
| December 7, 2008 17:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Sydney FC | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 15
| December 14, 2008 19:00 UTC+10 |
Queensland Roar | ' | Newcastle Jets | Suncorp Stadium |
[edit] Round 16
| December 19, 2008 20:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Melbourne Victory | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 17
| December 26, 2008 20:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Central Coast Mariners | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 18
| January 4, 2009 17:00 UTC+10 |
Wellington Phoenix | ' | Newcastle Jets | Westpac Stadium |
[edit] Round 19
| January 9, 2009 20:00 UTC+10 |
Adelaide United | ' | Newcastle Jets | Hindmarsh Stadium |
[edit] Round 20
| January 18, 2009 17:00 UTC+10 |
Newcastle Jets | ' | Perth Glory | EnergyAustralia Stadium |
[edit] Round 21
| January 25, 2009 17:00 UTC+10 |
Sydney FC | ' | Newcastle Jets | Sydney Football Stadium |
[edit] Final Series
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- Major/Minor Semi-Finals leg 1: January 30, 2009 February 1, 2009
--- FIFA International Break ---
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- Major/Minor Semi-Finals Leg 2: February 13, 2009 February 15, 2009
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- Preliminary Final: February 21, 2009
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- Grand Final: February 28, 2009
[edit] AFC Asian Champions League
The Jets have gained entry into the Champions League by winning the A-League Championship in 2007-08.
[edit] References
- ^ Ornomd, Aidan. "Now Adam's off as Jets rebuild", AU FourFourTwo, 2008-04-04. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ Ritson, John. "Jade: "It's time to quit Jets"", AU FourFourTwo, 2008-03-28. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ Muller, Jason. "Newcastle United Jets to unveil striking pair (RUMOUR)", AU FourFourTwo, 2008-04-03. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ a b Ritson, John. "Jets will stay for mates rates", AU ForFourTwo, 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ Ritson, John. "Dutchy Wants Scruffy Goals", AU FourFourTwo, 2008-04-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ Ormond, Aidan. "Jets snap up Ex-Red Ontong", AU ForFourTwo, 2008-04-24. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
- ^ Ritson, John. "Patafta Signs for Newcastle Jets", AU ForFourTwo, 2008-06-02. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
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