Either action encourages clubs to take stupid chances on players, then having there be no consequences when it all goes predictably wrong.
Newcastle Jets - Better than C-Diddy would hope.
Having it not count toward their cap is also unfair.
"the Phoenix shouldnt be in the A-League"... looks more like Branko shouldnt be in the A-League! What kind of name is Branko anyway? Its like Bruno but with more wank
It is a Croatian name, and to him your name is probably strange.
You'd have to say the more you look at it the worse it gets from the club.
They could have easily tried to keep the seriousness of the injury undercover.
They take a risk and sign an injured player without insurance (presumably they knew the risks involved with that), they then sack him because of hsi injury, then ask the governing body to rectify their mistake by ignoring the deal, and then sack his old man the coach for good measure - you do have to have sympathy for the Culinas because I don't actually understand what they have done wrong.
But if the club couldn't get insurance on it then surely they knew the risk they were taking. That's what a medical is for anyway.
Plus, wouldn't it be odd for a coach to sign a player on $1m a season he knew was injured, even if it was his son? Surely he'd much rather sign someone who was fit and could help him be succesful - what would Branko have to gain from hiding the injury?
A number of Aus sources tipping Ange to leave Brisbane for a big pile of Nathan Tinkler's cash to spend on himself and players.
442 Belief factor 4/10.
442 Belief factor 4/10.
So why exactly did Branko get the axe? I've looked on the net and there is only 1 story I have found that was basically around him being involved with the signing of his boy but not being fully fit.
Surely if this was the deal, there would be a bit more story to it?
Surely if this was the deal, there would be a bit more story to it?
A number of Aus sources tipping Ange to leave Brisbane for a big pile of Nathan Tinkler's cash to spend on himself and players.
442 Belief factor 4/10.
442 Belief factor 4/10.
It's funny isn't it, the players voluntarily agree to cap their own wages but coaches can be paid anything
It is set for a dispute in this arena
"Football Federation Australia has wiped its hands of any direct involvement in the Culina dispute, confirming on Wednesday it had no authority to set aside a player contract as the Jets had asked it to do. The matter is now set to go to the National Dispute Resolution Chamber, which makes binding decisions over contract disputes between clubs and players."
"Football Federation Australia has wiped its hands of any direct involvement in the Culina dispute, confirming on Wednesday it had no authority to set aside a player contract as the Jets had asked it to do. The matter is now set to go to the National Dispute Resolution Chamber, which makes binding decisions over contract disputes between clubs and players."
That suggests the extent of his injury may have been hidden
I'm wondering if Branko� knew more etc.etc.etc.
Speculation.
I love it.
Interesting enough, over on the Jets forum the broad consensus seems to be "LOL GOOD RIDDANCE".
From the SMH:
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/culina-cull-sees-tinkler-plumbing-the-depths-20111006-1lbq3.html#ixzz1a0yE6CNx
IN OFF THE POST
Branko and Jason Culina have a tendency to polarise opinion, but it's hard to find anyone who sides with the manner of their demise. Football Federation Australia officials won't go on the record, but to say they're shaking their head at Nathan Tinkler's axe-swinging is an understatement. Players and coaches at other clubs are even more astonished. The consensus is this is the ugliest, nastiest sacking in memory. Tinkler's stock in the business world is at an all-time high, but his stock in the football world just hit a record low.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/culina-cull-sees-tinkler-plumbing-the-depths-20111006-1lbq3.html#ixzz1a0yE6CNx
My thoughts:
a) if the extent of Jason's injury wasn't fully disclosed, then the Jets have a case
b) otherwise, I don't see why FFA should step in and help the Jets just because they went and threw a whole pile of cash out the window.
If they're really trying to make the league sustainable the last thing we need is for them to bail clubs out when they make silly mistakes - especially if they're rich clubs - or rather clubs owned by rich people!
Like it's been said above, I feel sorry for Culina cause it sounds like he really hurt himself, but don't really care about Brank. Don't like the guy and at the end of the day that's what happens to coaches all the time - they get sacked. In the Seria A this year 2 coaches lost their job before a ball was kicked. So Branko suck it up
a) if the extent of Jason's injury wasn't fully disclosed, then the Jets have a case
b) otherwise, I don't see why FFA should step in and help the Jets just because they went and threw a whole pile of cash out the window.
If they're really trying to make the league sustainable the last thing we need is for them to bail clubs out when they make silly mistakes - especially if they're rich clubs - or rather clubs owned by rich people!
Like it's been said above, I feel sorry for Culina cause it sounds like he really hurt himself, but don't really care about Brank. Don't like the guy and at the end of the day that's what happens to coaches all the time - they get sacked. In the Seria A this year 2 coaches lost their job before a ball was kicked. So Branko suck it up
Only one week into the A-League season, the Newcastle Jets have today reached 10,000 Members, a target that was set earlier in the year.
Since first launching the 2010/11 Membership campaign, the Jets have been thrilled with the response from the community in making Membership a priority.
�We have been delighted with the success of our Membership campaign,� CEO Robbie Middleby said.
�To have the second highest Membership count across the A-League is a huge achievement for our Club.�
People still wanting to secure a Jets Membership should not worry as Membership packages are still available with access to the remaining 12 home games.
�Thank you to everyone who has gotten behind the team by purchasing a Membership package,� Middleby added.
�Membership is the best way to support our Club I hope we will continue to see our Membership count climb in the coming weeks.�
Congratulations to them 
Massive achievement, especially considering the recent Culina drama.
Massive achievement, especially considering the recent Culina drama.
Wow, thats awesome!
Something for the nix to aim for eventually..
Gary van Egmond set to be announced as (new) coach today...
Gary van Egmond set to be announced as (new) coach today...
Papers have been saying this for two days now.
Announcement at 1pm our time.patrick4782011-10-20 12:42:45
Jeffers is in Newcastle for medical also, they looked much better with him last season.
GvE story here...C-Diddy2011-10-20 15:11:09
The genius that is Ruben Zadkovich.
The genius that is Ruben Zadkovich.
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Andy Harper and John Kosmina's Love Child?
OMG - so many chances wasted - he'd do well as a front man for us - fit right in.
The genius that is Ruben Zadkovich.
A little bit Ferrante-ish.
At least he can shank them with both feet.
The @NewcastleJetsFC have an important announcement at 2pm today. #staytuned #goJets
Ljubo coming back?
I'm going to call that unlikely.
Maybe back banging a drum for the Squadron at least.
He didn't exaxtly leave on very good terms with the jets.
Ljubo moved to Hajduk in the European summer, but hasn't played for them since early October.
Bridges back. Will be interesting to see if he can get fit before suffering another injury. Good luck to him.
Brockie able to get classed as an aussie anytime soon?
Peter Wilkins
? @WilkoSport
N Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group withdraws funding from the Jets by handing back it's A-League licence over frustrations with the FFA.
? @WilkoSport
N Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group withdraws funding from the Jets by handing back it's A-League licence over frustrations with the FFA.
Peter Wilkins? @WilkoSport N Tinkler's Hunter Sports Group
withdraws funding from the Jets by handing back it's A-League licence
over frustrations with the FFA.
withdraws funding from the Jets by handing back it's A-League licence
over frustrations with the FFA.
Snap :p
Peter Wilkins ?
@WilkoSport
Jets CEO Troy Palmer "It is about removing ourselves form an organisation in which we have an untenable relationship" HSG says
@WilkoSport
Jets CEO Troy Palmer "It is about removing ourselves form an organisation in which we have an untenable relationship" HSG says
9 team league here we come.
Can aussie football go more than a week without shooting itself in the foot?