ADELAIDE United’s W-League and NPL/youth coach Mark Jones is expected to be announced as the new coach of Newcastle Jets A-League side.

Jones, 50, addressed Adelaide officials and playing staff this morning telling them of his decision to take up his first A-League coaching role, sources have revealed.

It’s understood Jones’ NPL assistant Ivan Karlovic is happy to play second fiddle and does not want to take up the head coaching role for the current youth side.

Former West Adelaide NPL coach Paul Pezos is the hot tip to lead the W-League side after he was spotted helping the Reds second sides train over the past week.

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