Even in the trials he was a stand out. Give him more time and he will improve and gel better with the squad. He has made a few comments to local media that he is open to staying, so with Covic's departure tonight, there will be a lot of spare cash int he salary cap to hopefully retain him.
Great draw from the Central Coast, away from home to boot. They're really proving to be a strong team after all - perhaps my worry was for nought, but we'll see how they go in their next few matches. They were unlucky to come away with a win, especially with their attacking chances in the last 10 minutes of the half, then added time, but it was a good showing, especially on foreign turf.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZOCwhW7IDs"]YouTube - Newcastle Jets v Ulsan Hyundai Asian Champions League 17-March-2009[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbA5MfHQyP4"]YouTube - Tianjin Teda v Central Coast Mariners Asian Champions League 18-March-2009[/ame]
Jets up 1 - 0 over Nagoya at halftime in Japan. Newcastle have been all over them & probably should be at least 2-0 up. Elrich got the goal & should have got a 2nd minutes later but he scuffed the shot. Nagoya have been decidedly average, they improved slightly towards the end of the half. But Newcastle have been good value for their lead so far.
The Mariners did one better than Bayern last night! http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/fo...rontale-assault/2009/04/09/1238870039964.html
sat with the kawasaki supporters... just great atmosphere! CCM where very much out classed on and off the field...
It's time to look past individual players and coaches and see that the entire team needs some overhauling. Sure enough they've lost plenty, but they need to find ways to make things click - fast. At this rate I'm in "surprised" territory, because I honestly would've picked the Mariners to come out of the group stage - but now it's looking like Newcastle's going to get the job done.
You anticipated correcty! http://www.smh.com.au/news/sport/fo...e-bow-to-nagoya/2009/04/22/1240079736256.html