The Newcastle Jets are on the verge of losing A-League player of the year and recent Socceroo Nick Carle to Turkish champion Fenerbahce (gaffered by Brazilian legend and former Japan coach Zico). In fact, latest reports have him
in Turkey as we type.
What a loss to the A-League. I don't know how much money the Jets will get for the transfer, and I am sure that for the player it's a smart career move, and for the club there will be a reasonable financial outcome. But for the Hyundai A-league it's a crying shame to lose one of the competitions entertainers.
It was probably only a matter of time for Carle, who even this week in the midst of Rugby's flagship representative battle, managed to get a full page spread in the
Coal City Herald. He has been hungry for more games in a bigger comp to give himself a better shot at regular NT duties, and has been saying so for a while now. A little more exposure playing in Europe as opposed to playing in Sydney for Olympic methinks.
Message to the FFA - WE NEED A LONGER COMP.
All is not lost however, Jets fans.....the Jets can look forward to Roderiguez and Carle type
flair and entertainment from the likes of recent signings Livio Prieto (who is a former Argie under 20 Rep), Jorge Drovandi (another Argie), and possibly a Brazilian striker by the name of Flavio Barros.
And Joey Johns, you can
breathe a sigh of relief.
