The Newcastle Jets have announced that head coach Rob Stanton will step down from his role at the conclusion of the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
This announcement comes amid ongoing speculation regarding the 52-year-old’s future at McDonald Jones Stadium, where he has been at the helm since the 2023-24 season.
Details about Stanton’s successor will be shared in the near future.
In a statement, the club’s ownership group, Maverick Sports Partners, along with the Board, expressed their gratitude: “We appreciate Rob’s contributions over the past two seasons, especially during what has been a challenging and tumultuous period for the Newcastle Jets. We wish him all the best for the remainder of the season and for his future endeavours.”
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Stanton’s Newcastle Jets are set to face off against Wellington Phoenix this Sunday.
Currently positioned ninth on the ladder, the Jets trail the finals spots by seven points as they head into Round 25.
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Stanton, a former youth coach with Sydney FC, took charge of Newcastle following the departure of Arthur Papas in the 2023-24 season.
Under his leadership, promising players such as Clayton Taylor and Eli Adams have flourished alongside notable contributions from Lachlan Bayliss, Thomas Aquilina, Callum Timmins, and captain Kosta Grozos.
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