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Branko's Bare Bones Battlers

Branko's Bare Bones Battlers

EXCLUSIVE: Despite having one of the barest squads in the A-League, Newcastle coach Branko Culina is upbeat ahead of this weekend’s do-or-die semi-final at Wellington Phoenix’s sold out Westpac Stadium. 2 Mar 2010
Gold Coast 'The Team To Beat'

Gold Coast 'The Team To Beat'

IN A veiled swipe at the club that axed him, Newcastle Jets coach Branko Culina puts Gold Coast United ahead of Premiers Sydney FC as the team to beat in the finals. 15 Feb 2010
Monsoon Forces Jets Youth-Turn

Monsoon Forces Jets Youth-Turn

NEWCASTLE Jets will head in to Saturday night's crucial Hyundai A-League clash against the North Queensland Fury prepared for the monsoonal conditions.
30 Jan 2010
High Cost Of Half-Time Sub

High Cost Of Half-Time Sub

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina's aggressive half-time substitution has cost them a top two finish, he admitted after the 3-1 loss to Sydney FC. 25 Jan 2010
Culina Out For Revenge

Culina Out For Revenge

NEWCASTLE coach Branko Culina is hoping the Jets can give him a win against his old club Sydney FC to help celebrate his 300th game in charge of an Australian league team. 24 Jan 2010
Sydney Fear Culina Factor

Sydney Fear Culina Factor

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC skipper Steve Corica senses the Culina factor could again help foil the sky blues when they face Newcastle Jets on Sunday. 21 Jan 2010
Culina Happy With Week's Haul

Culina Happy With Week's Haul

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina has expressed his delight at his side's haul of six points out of a possible nine after a hectic schedule this week. 17 Jan 2010
Culina Eyes The Enemy Within

Culina Eyes The Enemy Within

BRANKO Culina warns Newcastle Jets are their own biggest danger as the Hunter outfit prepare to face Brisbane Roar at the end of an exhausting A-League spell. 16 Jan 2010
'Tight Schedule Cost Us Win'

'Tight Schedule Cost Us Win'

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina blamed the punishing weekend match and superquick turnaround for his side's defeat against Gold Coast United. 13 Jan 2010
Branko Targets Another Win

Branko Targets Another Win

NEWCASTLE coach Branko Culina has vowed the Jets will aim for a win against Gold Coast United despite his troops being exhausted from Sunday’s gritty win over Melbourne Victory. 13 Jan 2010
'One Of The Club's Best Wins Ever'

'One Of The Club's Best Wins Ever'

NEWCASTLE coach Branko Culina has praised his players after a 10-man Jets outfit defeated Melbourne 3-2 at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 11 Jan 2010
Jets Ready For Victory

Jets Ready For Victory

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina insists his team have put their 4-0 drubbing by Perth Glory behind them as they prepare for Sunday's visit of title-chasing Melbourne at EnergyAustalia Stadium. 9 Jan 2010
Branko Heaps Pressure On Glory

Branko Heaps Pressure On Glory

NEWCASTLE Jets will spend Christmas Day on a flight bound for Perth and Branko Culina is intent on delivering more festive misery for Glory coach Dave Mitchell when he lands. 24 Dec 2009
Culina: Winners Keep Winning

Culina: Winners Keep Winning

NEWCASTLE Jets' climb towards the A-League's top three continues and their coach has hailed his players' ability to deal with the pressure that comes with such a transformation.
21 Dec 2009
Shandong Appoint Ivankovic

Shandong Appoint Ivankovic

Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng have appointed Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic following the departure of Ljubisa Tumbakovic. 18 Dec 2009
New-Look Branko's Delight

New-Look Branko's Delight

THE 'NEW' Branko Culina read from the book of coaching cliches as he said the Jets will take it one game at a time, while Sydney boss Vitezslav Lavicka apologised to fans. 30 Nov 2009
Aww Shit - Branko Fined

Aww Shit - Branko Fined

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina has today been fined $3,000 by the FFA for branding the rest of the A-League "shit" in post-match comments at the weekend. 27 Nov 2009
Branko Blasts Stalled Jets

Branko Blasts Stalled Jets

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina has blasted his side's lacklustre performance after the 1-0 home loss to the Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. 23 Nov 2009
Culina: We're Still Contenders

Culina: We're Still Contenders

DESPITE being a point off the bottom of the table halfway through the season, Newcastle Jets coach Branko Culina believes his side are still finals contenders. 18 Nov 2009
Jets Facing Critical Clash

Jets Facing Critical Clash

NEWCASTLE now face a 'critical' clash against North Queensland Fury on Sunday after the Jets were confirmed as the A-League's cellar dwellers.
5 Nov 2009
Branko's Backline Worries

Branko's Backline Worries

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Branko Culina is worried by the depth of his defence ahead of tonight's clash against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. 29 Oct 2009