The Jets' future remains in serious jeopardy with FFA still non-committal about extending its financial assistance which is due to expire on Monday.

The FFA came to the club's rescue with a $300,000 lifeline two weeks ago after owner Con Constantine was unable to pay players and staff wages and had debts mounting.

Newcastle's financial assistance ends this weekend and FFA chief Ben Buckley has refused to guarantee the club's future beyond that time and has been non-committal about what will happen after that.

For Bridge, who scored the winning goal in the Jets' Grand Final triumph in 2008, it's been a tough time watching as his old club struggles to survive in the competition.

"It's sad when you open the papers and you see 'is it going to survive, is it in crisis' and things like that," Bridge said on Thursday.

"Newcastle is a massive club and I think you need them in the league.

"If they do well then they've got a massive support base up there.

"I hope the league (FFA) do something to keep them in. You definitely need them in the league.

"Newcastle's a very big sporting town and they're very passionate up there.

"To lose them would be a massive loss not just for Newcastle people but for the league in general."

Another current Sydney player who started his A-League career with the Jets is midfielder Nicky Carle, who is deeply saddened at the club's current predicament.

The Socceroo midfielder was hopeful of a positive resolution and said he felt for long-time owner and passionate football man Constantine.

"Year in, year out he (Constantine) has dipped into his own pockets to keep football up there and keep the club running."

"For everyone's sake up there, for his, the players, the club, the supporters, I hope it does go well. It's a great club and I loved my time up there.

"I suppose in the current climate, it can happen to anyone.

"We don't want a repeat of what happened last year at North Queensland.

"But the FFA will be doing everything they can to make sure it gets sorted out.

"From everyone's point of view and for the sake of the league we need them to stick around."

The plight of the Jets is not the only concern for the FFA with the A-League suffering from a drop in attendances so far this season, despite the quality of most matches.

But Bridge said he was "tired" at hearing about the perceived problems with crowd numbers and believed it's simply the timing of the start of the season that affects the attendances.

"You get sick of hearing it, every year at this stage they talk about crowds and stuff but we're competing with the NRL finals."

"There are a few Sydney teams in it this year and it's hard to compete with that.

"But once that finishes our crowds pick up and everyone forgets it (crowd numbers) again and the A-League's fine. It's just a vicious cycle."

While Sydney FC enjoy the weekend off with the bye this round, the Jets host Perth Glory at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Friday night.