Newcastle Jets News

The big news this week for Newcastle Jets was the signing of Olyroos Skipper, Mark Milligan. Milligan has ended 8 months of speculation by agreeing to a 7 match replacement player contract this season, and will join the Jets fulltime next season. Milligan is said to be keen to play in the A-League again and is tipped to get a start in the midfield. Miiligan has been cleared to play against the Mariners and is already being targeted as a threat by opposition clubs.

In other contract news, local Newcastle boy, Jobe Wheelhouse has signed on for another 2 years with the Jets. And former Sydney FC Assisitant boss, Ian Crook, has returned to Newcastle on a 3 year contract to help the club prepare for the Asian Champions League next year.

James Holland, Marko Jesic, Ben Kantarovski and Jason Naidovski have been selected in the Young Socceroos squad for the AFC U19 Championships. Congratulations boys!

Edmundo Zura has confirmed that he has no intentions of leaving Newcastle Jets. Last weeks public comments from Van Egmond seems to have sparked an attitude change in the Ecuadorian who says he wants to do well for the Jets. Zura has found it difficult to settle in Australia due to language and culture differences. Zura played well last week against Melbourne and generally looked lively.

Despite the current financial crisis, the Jets recent form has seen Centerbets betting for Newcastle rise.

Good week for the Newcastle Jets! Finally things look like they are heading in the right direction.

Newcastle Jets National Youth League team have lost 3-0 to Queensland despite fielding first team players, Michael Zullo and Robbie Kruse.

Van Egmond is concerned that Australian Under 19s Captain, James Holland, may be burning out.

Newcastle Jets coach, Gary van Egmond is hoping that Aurelio Vidmar can offer some advice in preparing for the Asian Champions League. He is also happy that Joel Griffiths has decided to commit to the club as he thinks this will send out a positive message to potential new signings.

Piorkowski only has three more guaranteed weeks at Newcastle Jets and will have to perform well against his old club Melbourne Victory to sure up his future at the Jets.

Jets are keen about signing Mark Milligan but they do not have much capacity to do it this year so if he signs up we may not see him in a gold strip until next season.

Van Egmond is concerned about Zura’s recent form and development and is expecting more from the Ecuadorian striker in the next few weeks.

New A-League club, North Queensland FC, have shown interest in Jets stars; Jade North, the Griffiths brothers and Ante Covic who are all coming off contract at the end of the year. Jade North is also thought to be considering a move to Europe.

Mark Bridge reveals that he has wankles (weak ankles), and expresses his anger with the special attention he received in last weeks game against the Newcastle Jets.

Despite receiving a hard knock to his mouth againts Sydney FC last week, Daniel Piorkowski should be fit to play this weekend against Queensland Roar and has been cleared of any possible fractures. Unfortunately however, Danish import Jesper Hakansson, has been left out of the starting line up against Queensland after receiving a head knock at training.

The Newcastle Jets have beaten the Roar in their last four appearances together, but the Jets boys will have to be at their best to get over a strong Queensland team who will be looking to end the Suncorp curse.