(A-Leagues)
Newy 87.8 FM – The Newcastle Jets remain winless after four rounds of the 2026/27 A-League Men season, but two A-Leagues champions say it is not yet time to panic.
The Jets were beaten 2-1 by Perth Glory in Matchweek 4. That leaves Mark Milligan's side with two losses and two draws, sitting 10th on the ladder.
Speaking on A-Leagues: On the Whistle, Kosta Barbarouses said the club appeared to be struggling to juggle its ACL Elite commitments.
"I believe they will be okay once the ACL Elite is out of the way for them. I think they're going to be a good side in the competition," Barbarouses said.
He said the Jets were creating loads of chances but would need to start picking up results.
After winning the 2025 Australia Cup and the Premiers Plate last season, several of the Jets' best players left McDonald Jones Stadium for opportunities overseas.
Milligan brought in Sydney FC trio Joe Lolley, Alex Grant and Patrick Wood, as well as former Melbourne Victory striker Nikos Vergos.
Erik Paartalu said the squad was still gelling after losing so much quality, but he was less optimistic about the season.
"I just don't see how Newcastle can come back from this and win the league," he said.
After the FIFA international break, the Jets host Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol in the ACL Elite on Tuesday, November 24, before facing J1 League side Vissel Kobe in the same competition on December 1.
They return to A-League Men action against Melbourne Victory on December 12.
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