George Tsamouras Football Journey

U16s Newcastle Jets welcome South Coast Flame to LMRFF on Sunday afternoon in a clash for Round 12 of the competition. Despite not playing against Prospect United SC last week due to the wet weather, the Newcastle Jets remain in 1^st place on the ladder. South Coast Flame are in 11^th position with five consecutive losses by the odd goal. Will the Jets inflict their 6^th consecutive loss or will South Coast cause the upset and be the first team to take points away from the Newcastle team?

U18s Newcastle Jets also continue to lead the competition with one game in hand. South Coast Flame sit in 13^th place with three games in hand, having won a mere 2 matches so far! This should be an interesting contest. Will the lack of football last weekend upset the rhythm of the Newcastle team or will it act as an opportunity to refresh the players and make them stronger than before?

U15s Newcastle Jets have slipped to 2^nd place on the ladder due to the washed-out game on the weekend but they are ahead of South Coast who sit in 11^th position on the ladder. The U15s South Coast team has shown “hot or cold” form this season. They tend to play well against the stronger teams but lose against teams below them on the points table. Let’s hope this trend isn’t repeated at Speers Point on Sunday.

U14s Newcastle Jets have dropped to 7^th place on the ladder with one game in hand while South Coast occupy 13^th spot. On paper this looks like an evenly matched contest but the 6-0 mauling of the Mounties Wonderers by the Newcastle Jets hopefully will inspire them to another victory on home soil.

Finally, U13s Newcastle Jets remain in 1^st place of the ladder while South Coast sit in 6^th position with three games in hand. The interesting statistic about the team from Wollongong is that they have not lost a single match from the eight played so far. Will the Newcastle Jets inflict their first defeat of the season?

In the Club Championship the Newcastle Jets continue to be comfortably in first place with St George City FA and Hills United the closest threats.

Newcastle Jets vs South Coast Flame on Sunday 8^th May at LMRFF Speers Point.

U18s kick off at 3:00pm

U16s kick off at 1:15pm

U15s kick off at 11:40am

U14s kick off at 10:05am

U13s kick off at 8.30am

U16s Round 12 FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Fixtures:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

source: Tom Tsamouras

Round 11 fixture between Prospect United SC and Newcastle Jets has been postponed due to the wet weather affecting the grass surface of William Lawson Reserve.

source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets travel away to Prospect United SC on Sunday and will attempt to continue their dream run of 10 wins from 10 games! Prospect defeated Bonnyrigg 3-1 on Tuesday night in a washed out fixture which brings them to 13^th spot on the ladder and two games in hand to Jet’s 1^st place and on maximum points! This was Prospect’s 2^nd win of the season and their biggest problem this season appears to be their inability to score goals. They have scored just 8 goals in 8 games! On paper, the Newcastle Jets are favourites to collect the 3 points but to do so, they need a professional performance similar to the one displayed against Mounties Wanderers a week ago.

U18s Newcastle Jets will have a tougher task than their U16s counterparts. Although they too are in 1^st place on the table, Prospect are in 4^th spot, just 4 points behind! The U18s Jets were all smiles last week, coming away from a 3-1 victory over Mounties Wanderers while Prospect lost at home 5-4 on Tuesday night against Bonnyrigg! Both teams have everything to play for and this will be an evenly contested game.

U15s Newcastle Jets are all smiles after last week’s win and reclaim of 1^st place on the ladder! Prospect were also happy securing a 1-0 away win at Rydalmere but it was only their 2^nd of the season and with two games in hand, are in 12^th place on the ladder. The U15s Newcastle Jets should collect all 3 points in this game but they will have to work for it.

U14s Newcastle Jets recorded their biggest win of the season last week and it helped restore some confidence and 7^th spot on the table, 7 points behind league leaders. This game gives U14s Jets an opportunity to collect a further 3 points from a Prospect team which has only managed two draws all season!

U13s Newcastle Jets continue to bask in the sun of 1^st place on the ladder and after a hard fought win last week at home against Mounties Wanderers they need to put in another big effort against Prospect if they are to come away with the 3 points. Prospect are 10^th with two games in hand and with 1 loss and 4 consecutive draws over their past 5 games!

In the all important Club Championship which determines promotion to FNSW Boy’s Youth League1 next season, the Newcastle Jets continue to occupy 1^st place on 90 points, closely followed by St George City FA on 74 points and Hills United on 71 points.

Prospect United SC vs Newcastle Jets on Sunday 1^st May at William Lawson Reserve.

U18s kick off at 3:00pm

U16s kick off at 1:15pm

U15s kick off at 11:40am

U14s kick off at 10:05am

U13s kick off at 8.30am

U16s Round 11 FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Fixtures:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets secured their 10^th win in 10 matches at LMRFF on Sunday afternoon against Mounties Wanderers. Given that there are a total of 30 games played, this marks the completion of 1/3 of the competition on maximum points! The U16s Newcastle Jets are also the only team in all age groups to have reached this stage on maximum points! During these 10 matches they have scored 31 goals and conceded just 2!

The Newcastle team opened proceedings early with a thunderous shot from outside the box after the Mounties goalkeeper saved a shot from close range. The Jets came close to scoring a second when another thunderbolt from outside the area rattled the Mounties woodwork. After a well taken corner was deflected by the Mounties defense a cross which ensued brought about the second goal within the first 10 minutes. Just before half time a well executed free kick was deflected by the Mounties defense, only to send the ball to an oncoming Jets forward who made the score line 3-0.

Jets’ domination continued in the 2^nd half as well resulting in two further goals. The first came from a well taken header following a corner kick. The second goal was from another thunderbolt from outside the 18 yard box after a well worked move.

U16s Newcastle Jets next opponent is Prospect United SC next Sunday in Sydney.

Newcastle Jets vs Mounties Wanderers on Sunday 24^th  April  at LMRFF Speers Point.

U18s Jets won 3-1

U16s Jets won 5-0

U15s Jets won 4-0

U14s Jets won 6-0

U13s Jets won 2-1

U16s Round 10 FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Results:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets take on Mounties Wanderers FC in Round 10 of the season at Speers Point on Sunday 24^th April. This game marks the completion of 1/3 of the season and the U16s Jets is the ONLY team of any age group that remains on maximum points!

Mounties Wanderers FC have only played 6 matches and have only won one and drawn one. They have lost 4 and are sitting in 15^th place on the ladder. Despite this, the scare experienced at Northbridge in Round 9 where the Jets just managed a tough 2-1 win serves as a reminder to never under-estimate opponents.

U18s Newcastle Jets remain 1^st on the ladder despite last week’s defeat at Northbridge. Mounties Wanderers are 13^th on the ladder having secured just 2 wins all season! Obviously, the Newcastle team are favourites but a lot will depend on player availability and the morale of the team given the events of the past 7 days!

U15s Newcastle Jets continue in 2^nd spot on the ladder just 1 point behind league leaders and will be looking for all 3 points from 13^th placed Mounties Wanderers! The visitors have only won 1 game, drawn 3 and lost 2.

U14s Newcastle Jets are in 8^th spot having won only 3 matches and drawn 2 so far this season. Their counter parts are in 12^th position with 2 wins and 4 losses. This is a game the U14s Jets need to win.

U13s Newcastle Jets are cruising in 1^st place and should get the 3 points from Mounties Wanderers who are in 13^th and have only won 1 and drawn 1 game all season!

Newcastle Jets vs Mounties Wanderers on Sunday 24^th  April  at LMRFF Speers Point.

U18s kick off at 3:00pm

U16s kick off at 1:15pm

U15s kick off at 11:40am

U14s kick off at 10:05am

U13s kick off at 8.30am

U16s Round 10 FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Fixtures:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

Source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets secured 3^rd spot at the Boys 2006 TSP Tournament at Valentine Park, Sydney on Wednesday 20^th April. Sydney FC and Capital Football were equal 1^st while Newcastle Jets squeezed out Central Coast Mariners for 3^rd spot in the tournament.  In all, 11 teams from NSW took part in the tournament.

U16s Newcastle Jets Results:

9:30am  Newcastle Jets vs Capital Football                 0-2

10:30am Newcastle Jets vs TSP North                         1-1

12:00pm Newcastle Jets vs TSP East                            1-0

01:30pm Newcastle Jets vs TSP South                          3-1

03:30pm Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners     1-0

Source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets travel to Sydney’s Valentine Park on Wednesday 20^th April to participate in a TSP Tournament involving two other A-League Academies, Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners as well as TSP teams from around the state, including NNSW Football.

In round 1 of the tournament each team will play 5 matches of 25 minute duration with no half time and only one substitution opportunity per team, per game.

9:30am  Newcastle Jets vs Capital Football

10:30am Newcastle Jets vs TSP North

12:00pm Newcastle Jets vs TSP East

Round 2 will involve two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time and opposition will be based on the points accumulated from Round 1 and position on the table.

Good luck to the U16s Newcastle Jets as well as the players making up the Northern NSW Red team.

source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets has made it 9 wins from 9 games in a tough game away to Northbridge Bulls FC. Conceding only their 2^nd goal of the season, the Newcastle team found themselves unable to break down their opponent and going into half time 1-0 down. This was in part due to the strength of the opponent and secondly, due to the Newcastle players having an off day.

In the 2^nd half they were able to equalize early and take the lead 2-1. Despite being the better team in the second half they were unable to put away a 3^rd goal that would have ended the contest. As a result, spectators were treated to a nail biting ending!

In other games U18s Jets suffered their 2^nd defeat of the season by 2-0. This was due to the quality of the opponent but also due to the unavailability of many of their players. U15s were involved in a tough game but ran out victors 3-1. U14s were narrowly defeated 1-0 but U13s easily overran their opponents by 4-1.

Round 9: Northbridge Bulls FC vs Newcastle Jets at Northbridge Oval Main:

U18s Jets lost 2-0

U16s Jets won 2-1

U15s Jets won 3-1

U14s Jets lost 1-0

U13s Jets won 4-1

Round 9 FNSW Boy’s Youth League 2 Results:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League 2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

Source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets will travel to Northbridge Bulls FC to complete Round 9 of the 2022 season and will be chasing their 9^th consecutive win in as many games!

With just over ¼ of the season played, and sitting on maximum points, there is no doubt that the U16s Newcastle Jets are amongst the favourites to finish top of the table. The question that remains between now and the end of the season is if they can maintain the high standards they have set for themselves until the end! The Jets are obviously favourites to take the 3 points sitting in 1^st place on 24 points, while Northbridge are in 5^th spot with 12 points from 4 wins and 4 losses.

U18s Newcastle Jets are in a similar position as they too are in 1^st place on the table with 19 points compared to 7^th placed Northbridge on 10 points! On paper they look favourites for the 3 points of this match.

U15s Newcastle Jets are only 1 point behind 1^st spot and will be eager as their other two counter-parts to collect the 3 points from Northbridge who sit in 6^th place on 10 points.

U14s Newcastle Jets are in 7^th place having won 3, lost 3 and had 2 games end in draws. They will have their work cut out for them against Northbridge who are in 4^th spot 3 points above them.

Finally U13s Newcastle Jets look like favourites to collect the 3 points sitting 1 point behind the league leaders and 9 points behind 8^th placed Northbridge!

On the Club Championship Table, Newcastle Jets are in 1^st place and favourites to stay their 9 points ahead of their nearest rival.

Northbridge Bulls FC vs Newcastle Jets vs on Saturday 16^th April  at Northbridge Oval Main.

U18s kick off at 3:00pm

U16s kick off at 1:15pm

U15s kick off at 11:40am

U14s kick off at 10:05am

U13s kick off at 8.30am

U16s Round 9 FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Fixtures:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Table:

FNSW Boy’s Youth League2 Club Championship:

source: Tom Tsamouras

U16s Newcastle Jets have made it eight wins from eight starts this season, scoring 24 goals and conceding just the 1. The latest opponent to taste defeat was neighboring Central Coast United who lost by 4-0.

Central Coast set their team up with one player up front and everyone else behind the ball and inside their own half. The Jets peppered the Central Coast goal and their opponents just kept trying to keep them out. Eventually the Jets opened their account shortly before half time with a well taken cross from the right and stunning volley.

Within the first 5 minutes of the second half a cross from a free kick was misjudged by the Central Coast goal keeper and 2-0 was the result. Four minutes later the Jets increased the score to 3-0 and put the result beyond any doubt. Fifteen minutes from the end, a fourth goal was scored by the Jets in a well worked move which opened up the Central Coast defense. Another routine win, the eighth successive of the season.

Round 8: Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast United at Speers Point:

U18s Jets won 4-2

U16s Jets won 4-0

U15s Jets won 5-1

U14s Jets drew 1-1

U13s Jets won 6-2

Round 8 FNSW Boy’s Youth League 2 Results:

U16s FNSW Boy’s Youth League 2 Table:

source: Tom Tsamouras