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2009 Mariners ACL team and match discussions
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kevrenor
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Ray Gatt and Peter Kogoy | March 09, 2009
Article from: The Australian
CENTRAL Coast Mariners will today unveil a new strip and a sponsorship deal with the NSW government.
In a huge boost before its first Asian Champions League campaign, which kicks off against Pohang Steelers at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday night, the Mariners have landed a deal to highlight the tourism benefits of the central coast in Asia.
NSW Premier Nathan Rees will announce the initiative at Lisarow's Pluim Park today.
It is understood the Government is tipping in a six-figure amount and Wyong Shire Council and Gosford City Council will also make financial contributions.
The new Mariners strip will carry the logo thecoast.cc on the front.
Mariners lost the final five games of the season, was the first team knocked out of the A-League finals and do not have a player who rates anywhere near marquee status.
Even so, a defiant coach Lawrie McKinna is adamant his team of blue-collar workers will not be out of its depth in the ACL.
The driving force behind a Mariners club that has made two grand final and three semi-final appearances in four seasons in the national competition, McKinna knows what his side is capable of against some of the best Asia can throw at it.
His confidence has been boosted by last week's warm-up trip to China where, despite losing both matches, he saw enough to know the Mariners "belonged".
Central Coast lost its opening match 2-1 to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Sainty then went down 2-0 to Shandong Luneng, which is also involved in the ACL.
"It was a huge learning curve for us," McKinna said.
"We got a lot out of the experience, the most important thing is that we know we compete on equal terms at this level. There is no way we will be out of our depth.
"We played some good, quality football, but we were punished with a late goal in each game."
McKinna used the short tour to give all his squad a run, getting the players used to the conditions on and off the field for when they return to play Tianjin Teda in a group match on Wednesday week.
"They handled everything very well," he said. "The food wasn't a problem and neither was the climate. We learned a lot."
Importantly, the Mariners returned home with just one injury concern -- veteran midfielder Andre Gumprecht, who strained a calf muscle and is the only player ruled out of Wednesday week's match.
"Other than Andre's injury, the preparation has been fantastic," McKinna said. "The players are fit and well, including Matty Simon, who was feeling some tightness" after playing for the Socceroos) last Thursday.
McKinna admitted he knew little about the Steelers, which beat the Korean champions 3-2 in a league match on Saturday.
"Obviously they are very strong. They have a couple of very smart imports -- a Brazilian and a Macedonian," he said.
"I believe the Macedonian scored the other night while the Brazilian, Denislon, has scored 27 goals in 61 games and is obviously a danger up front."
Simon got some consolation after a disappointing performance against Kuwait in Canberra last week, claiming the Mariners Medal for player of the season.
The Socceroos and Olyroos striker was also recognised for his club record 11-goal haul during the A-League season, winning the Golden Boot.
The awards capped a meteoric rise for Simon, who represented the Olyroos at the Beijing Olympics last year before winning a spot in an A-League-based Socceroos squad.
Article from: The Australian
CENTRAL Coast Mariners will today unveil a new strip and a sponsorship deal with the NSW government.
In a huge boost before its first Asian Champions League campaign, which kicks off against Pohang Steelers at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday night, the Mariners have landed a deal to highlight the tourism benefits of the central coast in Asia.
NSW Premier Nathan Rees will announce the initiative at Lisarow's Pluim Park today.
It is understood the Government is tipping in a six-figure amount and Wyong Shire Council and Gosford City Council will also make financial contributions.
The new Mariners strip will carry the logo thecoast.cc on the front.
Mariners lost the final five games of the season, was the first team knocked out of the A-League finals and do not have a player who rates anywhere near marquee status.
Even so, a defiant coach Lawrie McKinna is adamant his team of blue-collar workers will not be out of its depth in the ACL.
The driving force behind a Mariners club that has made two grand final and three semi-final appearances in four seasons in the national competition, McKinna knows what his side is capable of against some of the best Asia can throw at it.
His confidence has been boosted by last week's warm-up trip to China where, despite losing both matches, he saw enough to know the Mariners "belonged".
Central Coast lost its opening match 2-1 to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Sainty then went down 2-0 to Shandong Luneng, which is also involved in the ACL.
"It was a huge learning curve for us," McKinna said.
"We got a lot out of the experience, the most important thing is that we know we compete on equal terms at this level. There is no way we will be out of our depth.
"We played some good, quality football, but we were punished with a late goal in each game."
McKinna used the short tour to give all his squad a run, getting the players used to the conditions on and off the field for when they return to play Tianjin Teda in a group match on Wednesday week.
"They handled everything very well," he said. "The food wasn't a problem and neither was the climate. We learned a lot."
Importantly, the Mariners returned home with just one injury concern -- veteran midfielder Andre Gumprecht, who strained a calf muscle and is the only player ruled out of Wednesday week's match.
"Other than Andre's injury, the preparation has been fantastic," McKinna said. "The players are fit and well, including Matty Simon, who was feeling some tightness" after playing for the Socceroos) last Thursday.
McKinna admitted he knew little about the Steelers, which beat the Korean champions 3-2 in a league match on Saturday.
"Obviously they are very strong. They have a couple of very smart imports -- a Brazilian and a Macedonian," he said.
"I believe the Macedonian scored the other night while the Brazilian, Denislon, has scored 27 goals in 61 games and is obviously a danger up front."
Simon got some consolation after a disappointing performance against Kuwait in Canberra last week, claiming the Mariners Medal for player of the season.
The Socceroos and Olyroos striker was also recognised for his club record 11-goal haul during the A-League season, winning the Golden Boot.
The awards capped a meteoric rise for Simon, who represented the Olyroos at the Beijing Olympics last year before winning a spot in an A-League-based Socceroos squad.
Deej said:
marinermick
Well-Known Member
Blair said:
I did. So many politicians there I thought they were going to announce an early state election.
$200K to Mariners for ACL to help them create business links.
Pluim Park surface is almost immacluate, so Fish, Bluetongue will not be better.
marinermick
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Blair said:
money won't be spent on players - will be spent on organising trade delegations
marinermick
Well-Known Member
Alicia said:
nope
FFC Mariner
Well-Known Member
so they didnt apologise for the ticketing balls up then?
I rang this morning and was told that should be in the post today if i didn't receive them Friday.
If they do not attive I should call back tomorrow.
I asked why the tickets were only being sent now when they have had the money for almost a month, she told me that they'd had issues with the tickets, which may be related to the other comments regarding the bus stop style benches....
If they do not attive I should call back tomorrow.
I asked why the tickets were only being sent now when they have had the money for almost a month, she told me that they'd had issues with the tickets, which may be related to the other comments regarding the bus stop style benches....
marinermick
Well-Known Member
Central Coast Mariners
Media Release
Monday, 8 March
Powers combine to showcase the Central Coast to the world
The Central Coast Mariners maiden AFC Champions League campaign, which kicks off at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday night, today received an exceptional off-field boost thanks to contributions from the NSW State Government, Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council.
Each of the aforementioned organisations have contributed $200,000 totaling $600,000 to assist the Mariners with their debut continental quest and Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season, which will see the web address thecoast.cc displayed on the front of the Mariners AFC Champions League playing strips.
thecoast.cc, which will be officially launched on the morning of the Mariners highly anticipated showdown with Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers at Central Coast Stadium, will contain information for businesses and tourists that are interested in the vast opportunities that exist from a professional, sporting and lifestyle perspective on the Central Coast.
The Mariners AFC Champions League campaign will showcase the Mariners club and the Central Coast region to massive television audiences throughout Asia and the world, with future visits to Tianjin in China, Kawasaki in Japan and Pohang in Korea potentially exposing the Mariners to a cumulative local television audience of nearly two-billion people.
"The AFC Champions League represents a chance for regions and clubs to be showcased to Asia and the world that simply does not exist in any other competition of any other code in this country," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"To that end, we are simply delighted that the NSW State Government, Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council have identified with the possibilities that exist through avenues such as business and tourism that only the Mariners and the AFC Champions League can offer.
"A commitment to showcasing the Central Coast region to Asia and to the world has been a core belief of our club since our inception and on Wednesday well first have the opportunity to witness the spectacle of an elite Asian sporting event in our own backyard.
"Further to this, we will be taking thecoast.cc with us to each of our visits abroad, with Tianjin in China alone home to over 11,000,000 people."
The Mariners will kick off their maiden AFC Champions League campaign at Central Coast Stadium against Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers on Wednesday, 11 March. Kick off is at 8pm.
Tickets are on sale and available for purchase from any Ticketek outlet, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
Ends
Media Release
Monday, 8 March
Powers combine to showcase the Central Coast to the world
The Central Coast Mariners maiden AFC Champions League campaign, which kicks off at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday night, today received an exceptional off-field boost thanks to contributions from the NSW State Government, Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council.
Each of the aforementioned organisations have contributed $200,000 totaling $600,000 to assist the Mariners with their debut continental quest and Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season, which will see the web address thecoast.cc displayed on the front of the Mariners AFC Champions League playing strips.
thecoast.cc, which will be officially launched on the morning of the Mariners highly anticipated showdown with Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers at Central Coast Stadium, will contain information for businesses and tourists that are interested in the vast opportunities that exist from a professional, sporting and lifestyle perspective on the Central Coast.
The Mariners AFC Champions League campaign will showcase the Mariners club and the Central Coast region to massive television audiences throughout Asia and the world, with future visits to Tianjin in China, Kawasaki in Japan and Pohang in Korea potentially exposing the Mariners to a cumulative local television audience of nearly two-billion people.
"The AFC Champions League represents a chance for regions and clubs to be showcased to Asia and the world that simply does not exist in any other competition of any other code in this country," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
"To that end, we are simply delighted that the NSW State Government, Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council have identified with the possibilities that exist through avenues such as business and tourism that only the Mariners and the AFC Champions League can offer.
"A commitment to showcasing the Central Coast region to Asia and to the world has been a core belief of our club since our inception and on Wednesday well first have the opportunity to witness the spectacle of an elite Asian sporting event in our own backyard.
"Further to this, we will be taking thecoast.cc with us to each of our visits abroad, with Tianjin in China alone home to over 11,000,000 people."
The Mariners will kick off their maiden AFC Champions League campaign at Central Coast Stadium against Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers on Wednesday, 11 March. Kick off is at 8pm.
Tickets are on sale and available for purchase from any Ticketek outlet, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
Ends
marinerbhoy
Well-Known Member
will jerseys be on sale this wed with the logo on it?
dru
Well-Known Member
Fenno said:I Bought An ACL Jersey from Rebel Sport On Thursday 8) They Said The Jerseys Are Exclusive To Rebel Sport If The Jerseys Were To Come Out A Couple Of Days Later With Sponsers On Them I Would Be Extremely Pissed Off!
You where lied to as you can buy them online from the mariners site shop run by the FFA
As to logo's etc it will be like season one, we won't see sponsors on them.
Jimmy
Well-Known Member
Fenno said:I Bought An ACL Jersey from Rebel Sport On Thursday 8) They Said The Jerseys Are Exclusive To Rebel Sport If The Jerseys Were To Come Out A Couple Of Days Later With Sponsers On Them I Would Be Extremely Pissed Off!
So, you bought one at Rebel sport with no sponsers on it?
I'd rather one of those.
yeh
Yeh I bought One With No Sponsers It Looks Very Plain, But Still Good , I Didnt Know They Were Going To Be On Sale!
I Would Like To Get a Number on it and a name but rebel sport dont do this anymore, anyone know where i can get this done ??? ??? ???
Jimmy said:Fenno said:I Bought An ACL Jersey from Rebel Sport On Thursday 8) They Said The Jerseys Are Exclusive To Rebel Sport If The Jerseys Were To Come Out A Couple Of Days Later With Sponsers On Them I Would Be Extremely Pissed Off!
So, you bought one at Rebel sport with no sponsers on it?
I'd rather one of those.
Yeh I bought One With No Sponsers It Looks Very Plain, But Still Good , I Didnt Know They Were Going To Be On Sale!
I Would Like To Get a Number on it and a name but rebel sport dont do this anymore, anyone know where i can get this done ??? ??? ???
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