St George FC to take on Newcastle Jets in friendly encounter
Mark Milligan, the newly appointed coach of the Newcastle Jets will be bringing his squad to Barton Park next Wednesday night, July 16th for a trial match against National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW outfit St George FC.
The match with St George FC is part of important preparations for both the Jets’ 2025-26 A-League season as well as their upcoming Australia Cup Round of 32 clash against Adelaide United on the 30th of July at Maitland.
It is also a great occasion for St George FC.
“St George FC recognises Mark Milligan’s position as Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets and his links with the club,” said St George FC Chairman Bruce Spiteri.
“Mark had his first coaching experience with St George FC in 2022.
“It is a great chance for our younger players to shine and test themselves against a higher standard.
“St George FC is always looking to strengthen its commitment to the local community, bringing an A-League club to the district is part of our attempts to engage.”
The match gives St George FC players the opportunity to be identified and for the club to showcase its talents.
Bruce Spiteri is realistic, “we envisage in future a natural progression of some of our younger players being picked up by A-League clubs.”
Mark Milligan was recently spotted at a recent NPL Men’s NSW match between St George FC and APIA Leichhardt FC with Assistant Coach and another former NPL Men’s NSW alumni in Nick Stavroulakis who won Premierships, Championships and Waratah Cups with the Sutherland Sharks, Sydney United 58 and APIA Leichhardt FC.
Milligan has recently served as an Assistant Coach with the Malaysian National Team.
Prior to this he was the Assistant Coach of Adelaide United from 2022 to 2025.
He knows the importance of connecting with the community.
“I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to be the Coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League team.
“Having played for the club (2008-2009) I spent time in Newcastle and I am aware of the fans desire to see a certain brand of football based on a high energy attacking style of play.”
Sitting equal 8th in the all-time Socceroo appearances with 80 caps, his resume also includes two A-League Premierships and one A-League Championship.
Match Details
Wednesday July 16th
St George FC v Newcastle Jets
Barton Park, Bestic Street, Banksia
7-30pm
Entry – Adults $10
Children Under 16 Free.
Parking – Free -Barton Park and surrounds.
*St George FC Press Release
