Newcastle Jets FC: Recent Episodes
Newcastle Jets FC
New Jets Head Coach Ernie Merrick arrived in Newcastle on Friday to meet with staff and advance preparations leading into the Club’s 2017 pre-season. He also took time to meet face-to-face with the local press.
Newcastle midfielder Wayne Brown discusses his team’s Hyundai A-League round 23 clash with Melbourne City, including what he thinks the side will need to do to win at AAMI Park and why he believes it’s “make or break” time for the Jets.
This loop will be playing on rotation at the main entrance of Hunter Stadium throughout the forthcoming Hyundai A-League season. Keep an ear out & take a walk down memory lane before more history is made!
Hear from interim Newcastle Jets Head Coach Clayton Zane and 17-year-old attacker Kristian Brymora. The duo talk about Brymora's one-season contract at the Club, which was finalised on Wednesday 22 September 2016.
Jack Duncan shares some of his views on his return to the club after stints with Randers FC in Denmark and Perth Glory.
Scott Miller speaks with 1233 ABC Newcastle's Breakfast host Garth Russell on Wednesday 22 June 2016.
The 26th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with a range of interviews direct from #JetsAwards2016 held last Friday.
While Meredith was busy as MC at #JetsAwards2016, she managed to find time to interview (in order) 10 key people involved with the club:
- Newcastle Jets Youth Coach Clayton Zane
- Newcastle Jets Captain Nigel Boogaard
- Newcastle Jets W-League Coach Craig Deans
- Men of Football’s Bill Pryce
- Newcastle Jets Player Nick Cowburn
- Newcastle Jets Member Emma Beckett
- Newcastle Jets Player Mateo Poljak
- Newcastle Jets Head Coach Scott Miller
- Newcastle Jets Player of the Year Mark Birighitti
- Newcastle Jets interim Chief Executive Officer David Eland
Listen in to the final episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ for the Hyundai A-League 2015/16 season.
The 25th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week’s edition of Boarding Pass is packed full of content, with SIX interviews leading into our Hyundai A-League round 27 match against Central Coast Mariners – the #F3Derby – in Gosford on Saturday.
Former Newcastle Jets marquee EMILE HESKEY joins the podcast direct from England to talk about his memories of his time with the club, and lay some banter on his old mate, Michael Bridges.
Newcastle Herald football writer JAMES GARDINER checks in with Meredith again to talk about Jets news and this week’s #F3Derby.
Club Members LUKE BLUNDELL and MATT STONEMAN talk to Gibbsy about how and why they’re headed to Saturday’s #F3Derby, plus their Jets memories.
Member DAVID KEATING – the sharpest stats mind in and around the club – talks about the Derby, shares information about the Squadron’s march from Gosford Hotel to the game and the tifo they’re expected to unveil at pre-match, plus of course shares some stats leading into the contest.
Former Newcastle Jets skipper Matt Thompson talks with Gibbsy about his only #F3Derby goal against the Mariners back in 2006, plus assesses how the Jets will fare without captain Nigel Boogaard in the club’s last game of the campaign. Thompson tips the Jets to take out Saturday’s match, and gives a quick insight into Maitland’s NPL preparations for 2016.
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 27 match at Central Coast Stadium against the Mariners you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’.
The 24th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week’s edition of Boarding Pass is packed full of content, with three interviews leading into our Hyundai A-League round 26 match against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Former Denmark international Morten Nordstrand joins the podcast to discuss his career, the influence of coach Kasper Hjulmand on his football life, plus his bicycle kick heroics!
Newcastle Jets midfielder Steven Ugarkovic takes time out with podcast host Meredith Gibbs to talk through his memories of growing up with his cousin, Brisbane Roar’s Steven Lustica.
And last but not least we check in with Newcastle Herald football writer James Gardiner to review last weekend’s defeat to Perth Glory from his perspective, and preview this weekend’s stoush in the sunshine state with Roar.
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 26 match at Suncorp Stadium against Perth Glory you had better grab your Boarding Pass.
The 23rd episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week’s edition of Boarding Pass is packed full of content, with three interviews leading into our Hyundai A-League round 25 match against Perth Glory on Saturday, which will couple as Old Boys’ Day.
Former Newcastle Jets defender and midfielder Josh Brillante, now on the books of Seria A’s Fiorentina joins Meredith on the line from Italy to discuss his days at Hunter Stadium, plus life in Europe. Brillante is currently on loan from Fiorentina at Seria B’s Calcio Como where he has played regularly throughout the 2015/16 season for the men from the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Former Newcastle Jets captain and Old Boy Matthew Thompson shares his views on the team’s performance against Melbourne Victory, Daniel Mullen’s send-off, and tips a strong showing from Scott Miller’s men this Saturday. Thommo will be at Old Boys’ Day this weekend and is looking forward to catching up with ex-Jets players such as Jobe Wheelhouse and Stuart Musialik.
And last but not least former Newcastle Breakers and United attacker Daniel McBreen makes his podcast debut to discuss why he’s looking forward to Old Boys’ Day this Saturday and his memories of his time playing for his hometown club in the early 2000s. McBreen says his late father Jim McBreen used to tell him to make sure that if there is an ever an opportunity to catch up with old players then to make sure he makes the most of it. McBreen also discusses life with Edgeworth FC in the Northern New South Wales NPL, plus his role as Under 15s coach of the Emerging Jets.
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 25 match at Hunter Stadium against Glory you had better grab your Boarding Pass.
The 22nd episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week’s edition of Boarding Pass is packed full of content, with no less than four huge guests joining Gibbsy ahead of our clash with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park at 5pm on Sunday.
Former Newcastle Jets captain and Dutch international Kew Jaliens answers our call to discuss his passion for youth development and his new role with Weston Workers Bears FC, among other topics.
Another former Newcastle captain, Andy Roberts, joins Meredith for a discussion about the club’s upcoming Old Boys’ Day and what it means to him, plus shares some of his fondest memories from his playing days.
The club’s esteemed equipment manager Brent Anderson chats about his role at the club and lets supporters in on some of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure that the players and coaches are prepared (gear-wise) for game day.
And last but most certainly not least the club’s Senior Assistant Coach Jean-Paul de Marigny talks team topics and previews Sunday’s clash with his former club and the reigning Hyundai A-League Champions Melbourne Victory.
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 24 match at AAMI Park against Victory you had better grab your Boarding Pass.
The 21st episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week’s edition of Boarding Pass is packed full of content, with no less than five guests joining Gibbsy ahead of our clash with Western Sydney Wanderers at Hunter Stadium at 5pm on Sunday.
- Newcastle Jets Women’s Chloe Logarzo answers our call from Osaka, Japan where she helped the Westfield Matildas qualify for the 2016 Rio Games.
- Former Newcastle Jets midfielder and Novocastrian Jacob Pepper, now with Western Sydney Wanderers, talks about his time with this weekend’s opponents.
- Injured Newcastle Jets star Labinot Haliti checks in with Gibbsy to discuss how his rehabilitation process is going.
- Newcastle Jets Head Physiotherapist Justin Dougherty also speaks with Meredith about Labinot’s injury rehabilitation process, labelling Haliti as a “true professional” in every sense and revealing that the attacker starts his day at 4am such is his commitment to return stronger and better next season.
- And last but not least, Newcastle Herald football writer James Gardiner previews this Sunday’s match against the Wanderers, and tips Leonardo as the man that could lead the Jets to a result over the red-and-blacks this weekend.
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 23 match at Hunter Stadium against Western Sydney Wanderers you had better grab your Boarding Pass.
The 20th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week no less than four guests join Meredith on ‘Boarding Pass’.
Newcastle Jets custodian is on this week to discuss Monday’s match-up against Perth Glory in his home state of Western Australia. ‘Birraz’ will have family and friends in the stands as the Jets strive to leapfrog Kenny Lowe’s purple-whites on the Hyundai A-League standings at nib Stadium.
Birighitti also discusses the impact of the club’s goalkeeping coach Jess Vanstrattan on his performances this campaign and the pride he’ll feel on Monday when he walks out with his one-year-old nephew.
Andy Brennan also joins Meredith this week to discuss his football past and let supporters in on who is as a person. ‘Bowser’ discusses his music interests, reveals the song he sang as his initiation into the club, talks about his talented, gnarly brother, and says he’s capable on the keys of a piano.
What’s more, Clayton Zane picks up the phone to Gibbsy to talk through our youth team’s preparations for their PS4 National Premier League (Northern New South Wales) campaign.
And last but most certainly not least avid Jets Member and statistical guru David Keating chats with Meredith about why he keeps such detailed records on the club’s on-field fortunes, then shares some super stats about current and past Jets players and matches.
To get set for Monday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 22 match at nib Stadium against Perth Glory you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’.
The 19th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
This week we have a huge pre #F3Derby episode, with Newcastle-based media personalities James Gardiner (The Herald) and Mitch Hughes (NBN Television) joining the podcast to share some of their derby memories from down the years.
Jets captain Nigel Boogaard is also on this week’s edition – he’s the only player set to participate in Sunday’s game to have represented both Newcastle and Central Coast throughout the Hyundai A-League era.
Matt Thompson is back again this week to offer his views on the game, while former Jet Taylor Regan was kind enough to join us all the way from Malaysia.
Regan is now plying his trade with Negeri Sembilan in the Malaysian Premier League (second division) where he is captain of the club under Australian Head Coach Gary Phillips.
Over the coming weeks the Jets, via ‘Boarding Pass’, will be seeking to check in with a range of respected former players to provide supporters with the chance to hear from some of the club’s favourite sons.
The 18th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with young club attacker Braedyn Crowley.
Crowley discusses his Hyundai A-League debut, his standout season with Northern Fury FC in the National Premier League, his dance moves, plus much, much more.
Each player of the week feature is a two-part interview, so make sure you listen to Braedyn at the start and end of the podcast to hear his full chat with Gibbsy.
Also this week former Jet turned football pundit Matt Thompson joins the podcast to cast an eye on this Saturday’s showdown with Wellington Phoenix at Hunter Stadium.
Thommo also looks back on the club’s 2-2 draw with Brisbane Roar last Friday.
And last but not least, Mitch Cooper joins Meredith to detail how the players are getting on board to auction their signed jerseys from round 10 against Melbourne City to raise funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 20 match at Hunter Stadium against Wellington Phoenix, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The 17th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play on the embed above to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with young club attacker Radovan Pavicevic.
Radovan discusses his Hyundai A-League debut, breaking his arm against South Cardiff in the National Premier League, his passion for go-karting, plus much, much more.
Each player of the week feature is a two-part interview, so make sure you listen to Rad at the start and end of the podcast to hear his full chat.
Also this week former EPL and Jets gun turned football pundit Michael Bridges joins the podcast to cast an eye on this week’s battle with Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. ‘Bridgey’ also looks back on the club’s 2-1 win over Melbourne City last Sunday.
And last but not least, Pavicevic, Nick Cowburn, Mitch Cooper, Andy Brennan and Lachlan Jackson each join Meredith ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Of course, it’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday, so which Jets need some help in the love department? And what are some of the best and worst pick-up lines the lads have heard --- or perhaps even used?
To get set for Friday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 19 match at Suncorp Stadium against Brisbane Roar, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The 16th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Press play on the embed above to join host Meredith Gibbs as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with the club’s mercurial attacking midfielder Leonardo with the assistance of the club’s esteemed goalkeeping coach, Jess Vanstrattan.
In a two part interview at the start and conclusion of the podcast, Leonardo reveals information about his career playing in Europe at the highest level, shares details about some of the players he has played with, and lets Jets Members and fans in on his personality and life.
In this week’s podcast there is also an interview with interim Newcastle Jets Chief Executive Officer, David Eland. Eland gives fans the club’s take on recent news and events.
Moreover, former Jets captain Matthew Thompson is generous with his time once again, checking in with Gibbsy to preview the Jets’ round 18 Hyundai A-League meeting with another of his former clubs Melbourne City.
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 18 match at Hunter Stadium against Melbourne City, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The 15th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively fresh Newcastle Jets recruits Steven Ugarkovic and Morten Nordstrand.
Ugarkovic discusses life playing in Croatia, his time with the Olyroos, how his opportunity to come to the Jets came about, plus how Mateo Poljak “took him under his wing” on his arrival at the club.
‘Ugar’ also tells Meredith which song he will sing for his initiation into the group, reveals which former Jet – and Australia U23 teammate – he believes has the worst taste in music, plus much, much more.
Later on Nordstrand speaks about his arrival at the Jets, tells fans about his career for club and country in Europe, and says that his aim is to create chances for his teammates and score goals during his time with the men from Hunter Stadium.
Also this week Fox Football commentator and ‘Boarding Pass’ fan Brenton Speed chats with Gibbsy. Brenton shares his views on Ugarkovic and Nordstrand, plus previews the club’s round 18 meeting with the Reds in the city of churches this weekend.
We don’t fancy Brenton’s match tip, but each to his own, hey Speedy?
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 17 match
The 14th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with Newcastle Jets attacker Ryan Kitto. Meredith and Ryan discuss Kitto’s career to date, how he’s enjoying his time as a Jet, plus how the club’s coaches and players are helping him hone his game.
In the laid back part of the chat, Ryan reveals which Real Madrid player he admires most, what song he sung at Criniti’s for his team initiation, plus his passion for taking walks along Newcastle’s idyllic beaches.
Also this week Meredith checks in with the club’s Foxtel National Youth League Head Coach Clayton Zane. ‘Clacka’ reviews the club’s FNYL campaign which ended last weekend with a 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners Youth, and shares plenty of insights regarding the club’s current youth pathway.
There’s also a chat with former Newcastle Breakers and Newcastle United marksman Andy Harper - a man who now dedicates much of his time these days to commentary and punditry with Fox Sports Football. ‘Harps’ gives his synopsis of the Jets on and off the field so far this season, and shares some of his memories of and vision for football in the region.
And last but most certainly not least Meredith chats with the club’s Westfield W-League Head Coach Craig Deans. ‘Deansy’ explains who some of his ‘little gems’ were this campaign, admits he was pleasantly shocked by the girls’ talent, teamwork and dedication when he took the job, and says that he’d love to return to the role next season to try and get Jets Women “in the finals and make them a powerful team”.
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 16 match at Hunter Stadium against Perth Glory you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The lucky 13th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with Newcastle Jets Serbian midfielder Enver Alivodic, or ‘Ali’. Enver tells supporters about his career in his homeland, explains how he’s handling and enjoying the heat down under, and reveals his thoughts on the Aussie icon Vegemite. A special thanks to Jets midfielder Mateo Poljak for helping to interpret Enver's interview!
Also this week Meredith checks in with former Newcastle Jets captain Matt Thompson to preview Sunday’s Hyundai A-League contest against Wellington Phoenix, and speaks with Jets Women import Caprice Dydasco about her time with the club in the Westfield W-League.
There’s also a chat with former Jets Championship winner turned Wellington Phoenix skipper, Andrew Durante. ‘Dura’ shares his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s game at Hunter Stadium, discusses his memories from the club’s Grand Final win in 2008, and reveals how he and some ex-teammates enjoyed a post-Grand Final dip at Merewether late one night… perhaps to the annoyance of the club’s former physio!
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 15 match at Hunter Stadium against Wellington Phoenix, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The 12th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and supporters with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats exclusively with Newcastle Jets Head Coach Scott Miller, plus checks in with midfielder Mitch Cooper to learn about more about his football career and life.
Meredith also speaks with Nicholas Cowburn and Lachlan Jackson, two players that the club confirmed on Thursday have signed fresh contracts with the Jets.
To get set for Saturday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 14 match at ANZ Stadium against Sydney FC, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The 11th episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats extensively with experienced Jets custodian Ben Kennedy. BK discusses his career at the club, his love of American sports, reckons the club’s kit man, Brent Anderson, has the worst taste of music at the football club, and recommends his favourite place to hang out near Maitland!
This week there’s also a chat with FOX SPORTS FOOTBALL commentator Brenton Speed. Speedy and Meredith cast their eye over the club’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 round 11 clash with Adelaide United, and discuss the possible exit of Lee Ki-je from the football club.
And last but not least four of the club’s young players talk about Christmas with Gibbsy. Ryan Kitto, Andy Brennan, Blake Tuxford and Tom Whiteside discuss the best and worst gifts they’ve received, and share some of their festive memories.
To get set for Friday’s Hyundai A-League 2015/16 Round 11 match at Hunter Stadium against Adelaide United you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The tenth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats extensively with young Newcastle Jets defender Lachlan Jackson.
Gibbs also hits the Blue Door Café kitchen with some of our youngsters as part of the club’s collaboration with The Wholesome Collective. This section of the podcast features an interview with Kerryn Boogaard, as well as reaction from the likes of Jackson, Mitch Cooper, Andy Brennan, Brandon Lundy, Themba Muata-Marlow, Ryan Kitto, Radovan Pavicevic, and Josh Barresi after they finished their cooking class!
This round’s podcast also features a chat with Newcastle Jets Westfield W-League Head Coach Craig Deans ahead of the club’s Hyundai A-League/Westfield W-League double-header at Hunter Stadium.
And Matt Thompson is back again to share his take on Hyundai A-League round 10, which pits two of his former clubs – Jets and City (nee Heart) up against one another.
To get set for Sunday’s Hyundai A-League/Westfield W-League double-header at Hunter Stadium you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The ninth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats extensively with Newcastle Jets midfield general and leadership group member Mateo Poljak.
Poljak touches on a range of topics, including his time developing his game in Croatia, his spell with Western Sydney Wanderers in the Hyundai A-League and AFC Champions League, as well as his developing passion for the city of Newcastle.
Make sure you stay tuned until near the end too --- Poljak shares a truly special tale about how he met his lovely wife!
Also on this week’s podcast is Newcastle Jets defender and Movember Ambassador, Jason Hoffman. Hoffman is well known for his love of coffee, and during the podcast gives Meredith his advice on where to go around Newcastle for a top brew!
If, like Hoffman, you’d like to drink a nice piccolo or cold brew, you might like to try these local café’s:
- Q and Co, Warners Bay
- Blue Door Café (Civic), Newcastle
- Ground Floor Café, Hunter Street Mall
- Three Monkeys Café, Darby Street
- Locomotive Espresso, Maitland Road, Mayfield
Ex-Jets striker Michael Bridges also joins Meredith this week to take a look at the club’s round 9 match against Sydney FC.
Meanwhile, Bridges gives his assessment on some of the club’s young players, offering rave reviews for the likes of Braedyn Crowley, who he says is a “big fan” of.
There’s also a chat with former Jets utility Andrew Hoole who is now with Friday’s opponents, Sydney FC.
Hoole discusses his first few months with Graham Arnold’s side, and gives the locals an update on his progress with the Australian U23 Olympic team.
To get set for this Friday’s match between Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The eighth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats extensively with in form Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Mark Birighitti.
While Birighitti discusses a range of topics, he tells a stunning tale from before he went to trial with German club Bayer Leverkusen.
Turns out Leverkusen’s former coach Sami Hyppiä called his former Liverpool teammate and Jets striker Emile Heskey while Birighitti was in the car with him to ask about him in 2014.
There are interviews with Air Commodore Steve ‘Zed’ Roberton from RAAF Base Williamtown, Jets great Matt Thompson, plus Gibbsy checks in with Labinot Haliti to see how he’s progressing in his rehabilitation from knee injury.
To get set for this Saturday’s RAAF Base Williamtown round between Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar at Hunter Stadium you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The seventh episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s episode Meredith chats with local lad Ben Kantarovski about his career so far, and how he split his time between football and school when he was in his teens.
‘Kanta’ also discusses his trial with Bayern Munich several years ago, his days as an Australian youth international, and takes a pop quiz from ‘Gibbsy’ to see whether he really is as smart as his teammates say he is!
Also this week Meredith checks in with the club’s Foxtel National Youth League Head Coach Clayton Zane. Zane speaks about first team affairs plus youth team matters, and provides a unique insight into how the first and youth teams are working together to provide a pathway for many youngsters at the club right now.
Moreover this week Meredith catches up with former Jets and Adelaide United midfielder Zenon Caravella. Caravella speaks about his time with both clubs, tells Gibbsy what he’s up to these days, and gives his assessments on the contributions of Nigel Boogaard, Cameron Watson and David Carney.
To get set for our clash with Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium this Sunday you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The sixth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s blockbuster #F3Derby episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ Meredith chats with Jets greats Michael Bridges, Jobe Wheelhouse, Joel Griffiths and Matt Thompson.
All four former Jets stars reflect on their #F3Derby memories, and explain why games against the Mariners are that bit more important for everyone associated with the Club.
Also this week Meredith takes time out with the Club’s Foxtel National Youth League captain Nicholas Cowburn.
Cowby curled a special free kick into the back of the net in youth league last week, and has been working hard in training with the first team.
Gibbsy gets to know a bit more about the lad from Lake Macquarie who is giving 100 per cent to fulfil his ambitions in the game.
There’s also a chat with Jean-Paul de Marigny, our highly respected Newcastle Jets Senior Assistant Coach.
JP gives unique insights into the team, and says that he’s expecting the Mariners – the self-proclaimed entertainers of this season’s Hyundai A-League – to put on a show this weekend.
To get set for our huge #F3Derby fixture against Central Coast Mariners at Hunter Stadium this Saturday, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The fifth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s edition of ‘Boarding Pass’ Meredith chats with Newcastle Jets midfielder Cameron Watson as her player of the week.
Watson talks about his experiences playing abroad, as well as the influence of his father on his football career.
Meredith also takes time out with the club’s Westfield W-League Head Coach Craig Deans, and captain Gema Simon.
Jets Women play before the club’s Hyundai A-League match this Saturday. Kick-off in Westfield W-League round 4 at Magic Park is at 2:00pm.
Also on the podcast this week is Fox Sports Football commentator and reporter, Brenton Speed.
‘Speedy’ shares his thoughts on the Jets’ clash with Wanderers on Saturday, and highlights Mitch Nichols as a man the Jets must subdue when the two teams meet at Hunter Stadium.
He also gives Lachlan Jackson his tick of approval!
To get set for our fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers at Hunter Stadium on Saturday, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The fourth episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s edition of ‘Boarding Pass’ Meredith chats with Newcastle Jets defender Daniel Mullen.
Mullen talks about coming up against Matt Thompson for the first time many moons ago, his time in China with Dalian Aerbin, the “honour” he feels being part of the club’s leadership group, and his talented cousins - Alex and Matthew Mullen.
Mullen also reveals his greatest fears, his favourite footballer, and provides some sage advice for any youngsters looking to make the grade as a professional player.
Also in the podcast this week is an in-depth chat with Jets Head Coach Scott Miller.
Miller explains some of the keys to mixing it with Melbourne City, talks about the development of youngster Lachlan Jackson, and discusses the potential use of mouth-guards for Hyundai A-League goalkeepers in light of Mark Birighitti’s recent injury.
Also this week is a chat with Jets great and podcast regular Thompson.
‘Thommo’ is heading to the Melbourne for Newcastle’s match against City in tandem with the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival.
Who does Thommo tip for Friday’s fixture?
To get set for our fixture against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Friday, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The third episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s edition of ‘Boarding Pass’ Meredith chats with local lad and first team right back Jason Hoffman who gives interesting insights into his time at both the Jets and Melbourne Heart/City.
‘Hoff’ also talks travel, reveals which of his teammates he believes has bad taste in tunes, plus tells fans about which squad member he reckons should work on his dancing skills!
Also in ‘Boarding Pass’ this week is a chat with Newcastle Jets Senior Assistant Coach Jean-Paul de Marigny.
de Marigny was Kevin Muscat’s Assistant at the Championship winning Melbourne Victory last campaign, so if you’re heading to Friday’s match JP’s expert insights will only add to your view of the game.
Also, back this week is former Jets midfielder Matt Thompson.
Thompson looks specifically at the encounter between the Jets and Victory, and examines where the contest could be won or lost.
“Their [Victory’s] front four are ridiculous … the Jets will need to defend well,” he says.
To get set for our fixture against Melbourne Victory at Hunter Stadium this Friday, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The second episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ – the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM – had landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs again this week as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and a match preview.
In this week’s edition of ‘Boarding Pass’ Meredith chats with David Carney who was instrumental in the club’s round 1 win over Wellington Phoenix. He reckons the club’s kit man, Brent, has the worst taste in music at the Jets.
There’s also an interview with Foxtel National Youth League Head Coach Clayton Zane, who speaks about Saturday’s game against Sydney FC.
What’s more, Meredith is joined by Jets Head Coach Scott Miller on the podcast for the first time, with Miller looking back at the win over Wellington plus ahead to this weekend’s contest against the Sky Blues.
To get set for our fixture against Sydney FC at Hunter Stadium this Saturday, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!
The first ever episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ - the Official Newcastle Jets Podcast in association with Media Partner NEW FM - has landed!
Join host Meredith Gibbs throughout the Hyundai A-League 2015/16 season as we provide Jets Members and fans with player and coach interviews, club news, and match previews in a sometimes serious, but regularly light-hearted manner!
The inaugural episode of ‘Boarding Pass’ features a two-part interview with new Newcastle Jets Captain Nigel Boogaard. In the first section, Boogaard looks back at his Hyundai A-League career as well as life at the Jets, while in the second he dishes some dirt on some of his teammates!
This week’s episode in the lead up to Sunday’s round 1 clash against Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand also features interviews with Jets Goalkeeping Coach, Jess Vanstrattan, as well as club great Matt Thompson who now plays in the National Premier League – Northern New South Wales with Maitland FC.
To get set for our fixture against the Phoenix in the land of the long white cloud, you had better grab your ‘Boarding Pass’!