Thespence Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The former England Under-21 striker Michael Bridges has signed with Australia's Newcastle Jets for the rest of the 2009-10 A-League season. The 31-year-old striker, who has previously played for Leeds United and Hull City in England before enjoying a stint on loan at Sydney FC, agreed terms with the club following a successful trial. "I was excited when I got the phone call a week ago to come out here as I was on my way to Portugal and I did a U-turn to get out here and to reunite with Branko [Culina] and play with the Jets and obviously in the A-League," said Bridges. "I felt like I've got something to offer but I had to come out here and prove myself. I wasn't just going to walk in here. "The lads have put my through my paces with the team and it has all been well and good and I am excited to be part of the Jets team." Him & Fowler both out there now, its like the 90's over there has any club signed Fatduka yet? http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/oct/01/michael-bridges-newcastle-jets-a-league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 You swine! I was horrified at that thread title! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I would've been horrified if someone hadn't done that on Toontastic the other day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Never got over that knock he picked up in a european game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Was he ever any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Basically, no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 fucks sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 he was good for leeds for a couple of seasons before his injury problems started Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Was he ever any good? Good for Leeds for a season or two before he did his cruciates I seem to remember. Shite after the injury. edit: 2 seconds. What are the chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I will always remember him for the last minute winner he scored for me in an FA Cup final in a very early version of Championship Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I will always remember him for the last minute winner he scored for me in an FA Cup final in a very early version of Championship Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 He was one of them players who seemed to stay at the same level of skill from the age of 18. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Average, injury prone player who lived off one good season with Leeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Average, injury prone player who lived off one good season with Leeds. He looked good for Sunderland as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Average, injury prone player who lived off one good season with Leeds. He looked good for Sunderland as well. I'd say he looked promising at Sunderland rather than good. Was never a regular there was he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Average, injury prone player who lived off one good season with Leeds. He looked good for Sunderland as well. I'd say he looked promising at Sunderland rather than good. Was never a regular there was he? Course he wasn't. But he did have Quinn and Phillips in front of him. I think he was a player who had a lot of potential, good touch, intelligence. Just never recovered from his injury problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Remember THAT Leeds team on Cm0102. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Says on his Wiki that he played for MK Dons on a non-contract basis, whats that all about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Him & Fowler both out there now, its like the 90's over there has any club signed Fatduka yet? http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/oct/01/michael-bridges-newcastle-jets-a-league No, he hasn't signed for anyone, and isn't likely to either... EDIT: Also, Bridges has played here before, having been on Sydney FC's books the season before last. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW1983 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Bridges will always be a player who i wanted to do well, for us of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Retired Former Sunderland and Leeds United striker Michael Bridges has announced his retirement from professional football. The 32-year-old moved to the Newcastle Jets in 2009 and scored six goals in 15 appearances during his first season in Australia but has since struggled with a knee injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The epitome of NWOAT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 One of those people who you just forgot ever existed until something like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Always seemed like an honest hard working player. Was unstoppable in that season with Leeds. Shame about all the injuries... And shame he couldn't slot that ball in against Marseille Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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