The new boss has revealed one thing that irritated him when he first arrived at the club as technical director was high points being attributed to a number of players while defeat saw individuals unwilling to acknowledge any fault on their part.  

The Jets supremo is also drumming in the message that people must go out knowing they can win, not merely hoping they can win.  

Culina was in Sydney's inner west on Wednesday evening as Newcastle secured a 2-0 win over NSW Premier League outfit Sydney Tigers at a very soggy Lambert Park.  

A mixture of first team, youth league players and trialists were given a chance to impress Culina with two of those hoping to earn a deal finding the scoresheet.

Brazilian Felipe Garcia cut in from the right to crack a terrific strike into the top left hand corner five minutes into the second half. Jorge Florentin then tucked in a second to seal the victory.  

Speaking to au.fourfourtwo.com pitchside, Culina said: "It was a good hit out for us. The two guys who scored the goals, you saw them lift their game after scoring.

"Xiao Zhanbo (Chinese trialist) had to come off at half-time because he picked up a knock but I thought he did quite well. He's an experienced player who reads the game well.  

"I would like to see some of them get another go when we play Sydney FC on Sunday."  

Culina admits he is still looking to add at least two players to his squad but he's still happy with those already on the books at the club.

"We probably lack a couple of quality players in key positions, there's no secret about that, but there's a lot of quality and a fair bit of depth we've got. We've just got to find the way to get the best out of them," he said.

Culina has only been in his new role a matter of days but he is delighted with the way the players have responded.

He added: "Looking around there seems to be a lot of enthusiasm. I don't know whether it's because they enjoy it or they're looking to impress. Whatever it is, I hope it continues.  

"We have to make winning a habit, just like losing was a habit last year. It's not just about what I do, it's about what everyone does. I've told them that it's not about 'I' it's about 'we'. Once the 'we' replaces the 'I' we're on the right track.  

"We win together and we lose together. You have to win your individual battle but you also go and help your mate. If we lose 5-0 I don't want people walking off the park thinking 'I did alright'.

"We want everyone to feel that enjoyment of victory but also feel the pain that comes with defeat."