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2019–20 Newcastle Jets FC Season
The 2019–20 season was Newcastle Jets FC, Newcastle Jets' 19th season since its establishment in 2000. The club participated in the A-League for the 15th time and FFA Cup for the sixth time. On 24 March 2020, the Football Federation Australia, FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, New Zealand, and subsequently extended indefinitely. The season resumed on 17 July 2020. Players Transfers Transfers in From youth squad Transfers out Contract extensions Technical staff Newcastle Jets started the season with Ernie Merrick as their head coach. Following bad results and sitting bottom of the table, Merrick was sacked in January 2020 and Newcastle Jets' W-League coach Craig Deans together with Qiang Li were appointed as caretaker coaches. A month later, Jets appointed Welshman Carl Robinson as the head coach, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle Jets FC
Newcastle United Jets Football Club, commonly known as Newcastle Jets, is an Australian professional Association football, soccer club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. It competes in the country's premier competition, the A-League, under Professional sports league organization#Systems around the world, licence from the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) (formerly under licence from Football Australia). The club was formed in 2000 when it joined the National Soccer League (NSL) and was one of only three former NSL clubs to join in the formation of the A-League. Newcastle Jets have won one A-League championship, after defeating The F3 Derby, rivals Central Coast Mariners FC, Central Coast Mariners 1–0 in the 2008 A-League Grand Final. In 2009, Newcastle competed in the AFC Champions League for the first time, reaching the Round of 16. In May 2015, FFA revoked Newcastle's licence after owner Nathan Tinkler placed the club into voluntary administration. A new A-League club wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Neill
Michael Neill (born 4 July 1994) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Hurstville Zagreb in NPL NSW League Two. Neill was born in Sydney and played youth football with Sutherland Sharks and Central Coast Mariners Youth before making his professional debut with the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets in the A-League. Early life Neill was born in Sydney. Club career Youth Neill played in the youth systems of English club Portsmouth and Sutherland Sharks before joining the Central Coast Mariners team in the National Youth League. Central Coast Mariners After joining the Mariners youth team for the 2012–13 National Youth League, Neill's performances earned him a two-year contract with the senior side. He missed most of the 2013–14 season with injury. In October 2014, Neill made his competitive debut for the Mariners, playing a full match in a 5–0 win over Palm Beach in the FFA Cup. He made his A-League debut for the club in a los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosta Petratos
Kosta Petratos (born 1 March 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Sutherland Sharks in NPL NSW. Club career Petratos started his youth career at the Football New South Wales National Training Centre. In 2014 he joined the FFA Centre of Excellence talent identification and player development program in Canberra, coached by Tony Vidmar, before he was signed by Perth Glory for the 2016–17 A-League season. He made 9 senior cap appearances for the Glory. Petratos signed for the Newcastle Jets for the 2017–18 A-League season to gain more game time opportunities. In 2022, Petratos departed the Jets and joined second division football club Olympias Lympion, in Cyprus. Personal life Petratos is of Greek ancestry, and comes from a footballing family. His father Angelo played as a defender for Sydney Olympic FC, his older brother Dimitri Dimitri, Dimitry, Demetri or variations thereof may refer to: __NOTOC__ People Given name * Dimitri (clown), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Koutroumbis
John "Johnny" Koutroumbis (born 6 March 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right back for club Motherwell. Club career Newcastle Jets After initially signing with Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement for Daniel Alessi, on 2 February 2017, Newcastle Jets signed Koutroumbis on a two-year deal. He mutually terminated his contract with the club in July 2021. Western Sydney Wanderers In July 2021, Koutroumbis joined Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal. After making 17 league appearances, his contract was mutually terminated in July 2022. Perth Glory On 29 July 2022, Koutroumbis signed for Perth Glory on a two-year deal. He made 40 appearances for the club, before departing at the end of the 2023–24 season, upon the end of his contract, in order to pursue an overseas opportunity. Motherwell On 15 June 2024, it was announced that Koutroumbis would join Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a free transfer on 1 July, signing a two-y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Ledley
Joseph Christopher Ledley (born 23 January 1987) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He started his career with then Championship side Cardiff City where he spent six years. He helped the club to the FA Cup Final in 2008 and to the Championship play-off final in 2010. In 2010, he moved to Celtic on a free transfer. He won the Scottish Premier League title in his second season with the club in 2012 and both the league and the Scottish Cup in 2013. He signed for Crystal Palace in January 2014 and played three and a half Premier League seasons for them. Ledley has played for Wales at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, before making his full debut in 2005. He has since gone on to make over 70 international appearances and has captained his country on several occasions. Ledley was in the Welsh squad that reached the semi-final of UEFA Euro 2016. Early life and career Ledley was born in Cardiff, growing up in the Fairwater area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Millar (footballer)
Matthew Millar is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a right back. Millar is from a family of ten children, eight of them male and two female. He played junior football at Langwarrin. Club career Melbourne City On 21 October 2015 he made his senior professional debut for Melbourne City in a 2015 FFA Cup match against Perth Glory. He made his A-league debut against Newcastle Jets off the bench. South Melbourne In February 2016, Millar left Melbourne City to return to the National Premier Leagues Victoria, signing for reigning premiers South Melbourne. On 19 May 2016, after 7 goals in 14 appearances, Millar extended his contract with South Melbourne until the end of the 2017 NPL Victoria season. Central Coast Mariners In July 2018, Millar returned to the A-League, signing a one-year contract with Central Coast Mariners. When Millar signed with rivals the Jets he was famously told to go home upon announcing his move at training. Newcastle Jets On 1 February 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucas Mauragis
Lucas Mauragis (born 4 September 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for the Central Coast Mariners. Club career Newcastle Jets Mauragis trialled with Newcastle Jets Youth in 2019 where he impressed coach Daniel McBreen who rewarded him with a contract in the youth team. The 2019-20 A-League season resumed in July 2020, on 13 October 2020 Mauragis was called up to the first team as he made his professional debut for Newcastle in a 3–0 win against Wellington Phoenix. In the 2020-21 A-League season Mauragis started the opening two matches for Newcastle as he competed with Connor O'Toole for the starting position at left-back. After appearing regularly for the Jets in the early stages of the season he was subsequently not included in the matchday squad until the later stages of the season. Mauragis started in the teams remaining three matches of the regular season where he scored one goal and made two assists as his combination with f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Fitzgerald (footballer)
Nicholas John Fitzgerald (born 13 February 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays for Sydney Olympic. Playing career Club career Fitzgerald grew up on Sydney's Hills Shire and played with several local clubs before playing for Blacktown City Demons in their youth teams. He was signed by the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League for their youth team, and was promoted into the senior team for their round 27 clash against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium. Central Coast would lose the game 3–0, with Fitzgerald coming on as a second-half substitute. In July 2010, he went on loan to Queensland State League club Bundaberg Spirit to gain match time and experience. On 1 August 2011 Fitzgerald signed a two-year deal with A-League side Brisbane Roar FC after a four-week trial period. On 14 January 2013, Fitzgerald rejoined Central Coast after a mutual decision between Brisbane and the player to return to his original club. On 9 January 2016, Fitzgerald w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdiel Arroyo
Abdiel Arroyo Molinar (born 13 December 1993) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for ABB and the Panama national team. Club career In summer 2015, Arroyo caught the eye of Honduran side Marathón and Peruvian outfit César Vallejo after a good showing at the Gold Cup. International career A speedy striker, Arroyo made his debut for Panama in an August 2014 friendly match against Peru and has as of 14 June 2016, earned a total of 17 caps, scoring one goal. He was called up to the Panama team for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup; he played in Panama's opening game. In May 2018, he was named in Panama's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Career statistics International International goals :''Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first.'' , - , 1. , , 14 June 2016 , , Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States , , , , align=center , 2–3 , , align=center , 2–4 , , Copa América Centenario , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy O'Donovan
Roy Simon O'Donovan (born 10 August 1985) is an Irish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a striker for National Premier Leagues Northern NSW side Newcastle Olympic FC. He has been capped by Ireland at Under-19, Under-21 and B level. O'Donovan has previously played for Cork City F.C., Cork City, Sunderland A.F.C., Sunderland, Dundee United F.C., Dundee United, Blackpool F.C., Blackpool, Southend United F.C., Southend United, Hartlepool United F.C., Hartlepool United, Coventry City F.C., Coventry City, Hibernian F.C., Hibernian, Northampton Town F.C., Northampton Town, Brunei DPMM FC, DPMM FC, Mitra Kukar F.C., Mitra Kukar FC, Central Coast Mariners, Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets FC, Newcastle Jets and Sydney Olympic FC, Sydney Olympic. Club career O'Donovan played schoolboy football for Blarney Street United Cork. In 2001, he signed for English Premier League club Coventry City F.C., Coventry City as a trainee, before being released in December 2004 at aged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Ugarkovic
Steven Ugarkovic (born 19 August 1994) is an Australian Association football, soccer player who plays as a Midfielder (association football), defensive midfielder for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Western Sydney Wanderers. Career Osijek Ugarkovic started his professional career at Croatian club NK Osijek, moving from his home city of Sydney, Australia to pursue a career in football at the age of 17. Newcastle Jets Ugarkovic returned to Australia in the January transfer window of the 2015-16 A-League, 2015-16 A-League season. Ugarkovic's first appearance for the Newcastle Jets was on 31 January 2016, in a 1–0 loss to Adelaide United. In January 2021, it was announced that Ugarkovic would play out the rest of the 2020-21 A-League season at Newcastle before joining Western Sydney Wanderers FC for the 2021-22 A-League season. Ugarkovic spent seasons at Newcastle. Ugarkovic made 144 appearances for Newcastle across all competitions, scoring 9 goals. Western Sydney W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Kantarovski
Benjamin Kantarovski () (born 20 January 1992) is a former Australian professional soccer player who played for the Newcastle Jets as a midfielder. Ben is the older brother of former Newcastle Jets FC player Michael Kantarovski. Club career Newcastle Jets Kantarovski was signed to a four-year contract by the Newcastle Jets in January 2008 while attending Lambton High School at only 15 years of age, making him the youngest player in A-League history to sign a full-time A-League contract, and one of the youngest players in world football to do so. He made his A-League debut in Round 1 of the 2008–09 season against the Central Coast Mariners playing as a defender. He was only 16 years and 208 days old making him at the time, the youngest player in A-League history. Kantarovski has since played in many different positions for the Newcastle Jets, including all positions across the defence, and all positions across the midfield, most commonly his preferred holding midfielder role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
