Knights and Jets fans have been sorely tested
The plan seemed foolproof. Take two competitive but financially embattled football franchises, unite them under one banner.
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Robert Dillon
A sports journalist since 1986 at the Newcastle Herald and Canberra Times (four years), Robert has covered 16 seasons of NRL-level rugby league, three rugby league tours of England, Test matches, Origins, grand finals, international and Sheffield Shield cricket, Wimbledon, A-League soccer and all manner of sport at grassroots level. His stories appear across the Fairfax Media network.
FFA on collision course with Tinkler over future of Newcastle Jets
Football Federation Australia officials appear to be on a collision course with Newcastle Jets owner Nathan Tinkler after expressing "serious concerns" about the club's management and denying they had endorsed his decision to remain at the helm.
Not for sale: Tinkler takes Jets off the market
Controversial Newcastle Jets owner Nathan Tinkler has taken the A-League club off the market and appointed himself chairman in a stunning about-face.
Nathan Tinkler may lose control of Jets as chief executive, chairman resign
Nathan Tinkler could be forced to relinquish his second football club inside seven months after another tumultuous setback for the Newcastle Jets.
Koren's hat-trick against Jets firms City's play-off hopes
Jets coach Phil Stubbins admitted his players were "a yard off the pace'' from the outset after copping a 5-2 hammering from Melbourne City at Hunter Stadium on Tuesday.
Newcastle Jets set to take flight against Adelaide Reds with first win: Joel Griffith
Acting skipper Joel Griffiths says the Newcastle Jets are capable of beating any team and plan to kick-start their belated bid for the A-League play-offs against Adelaide at Hunter Stadium on Friday night.
Victory grabs draw as Jets stumble
Melbourne Victory maintained its unbeaten record as the Newcastle Jets found another way to self-destruct in a 2-2 draw at Hunter Stadium on Saturday.
Victory salvage draw to stay unbeaten
Melbourne Victory maintained their unbeaten record as the Newcastle Jets found another way to self-destruct in a 2-all draw at Hunter Stadium on Saturday night.