MagpieMariner
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My preference is the stripes we had a few seasons ago. So what would you expect from a Collingwood, WBA, Newcastle United supporter? Lol.
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Forum Phoenix
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Prefer it to more stripes (though I liked them) because I think we need change. So a total change would be more ideal to me.
New kit to hopefully begin a new era.
Yorkshire Mariners FC
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It would be nice to sing COYY, rather than Come on you navy blue with limited yellow or come on you white and navy.
Bring back the yellow!
JoyfulPenguin
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I'm a big fan of the stripes but can understand if it's time for a change. Wouldn't mind the sash getting a run as the home kit.
Ancient Mariner
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Solid yellow for mine with minor blue trim.
JoyfulPenguin
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JoyfulPenguin
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Capn Gus Bloodbeard
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Have the FFA ever bailed out ccm?
Ancient Mariner
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They used to own a small percentage of the Club.
Wombat
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From Usain Bolt to ten goal thrillers; this A-League season had it all for the Central Coast Mariners.
Mariners fans – you may want to look away now.
This season
A-League: Regular Season – 10th (3 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses)
Finals – n/a
FFA Cup: Round of 32 exit (3-0 loss to Adelaide United)
Top Scorer: Matt Simon – 7 goals
Season Summary
The Central Coast Mariners had one of the most interrupted and publicised pre-seasons the A-League has ever seen. The trial of former Olympian and wannabe professional footballer Usain Bolt saw over 10,000 people flock to Central Coast Stadium to see Usain Bolt play against a make-up ‘all-star’ squad of local players (not even NPL opposition, like, properly local players from local clubs). For context, the Mariners played this pre-season game last year in front of about 2,000 fans at Pluim Park, the home ground of the Mariners’ NPL2 team. Eyes were very much on the Mariners, or more specifically, Usain Bolt, as he endeavoured to earn himself a professional contract.
You can watch the A-League live for only $25 a month. Click here to read our review of Kayo Sports and to start your 14-day free trial.
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Although the commercial opportunities were great for the Central Coast, the ever-present six-foot-four-inches Jamaican trialist grabbed all the headlines, and in hindsight, harmed the club’s chances of reaching a top six finish. I’m not saying he’s the reason the Mariners hit rock-bottom this year – that will come later – but he certainly didn’t help Mike Mulvey prepare his team for the upcoming season.
With Bolt gone, it was back to business for the Central Coast – losing games. The amount of times the Mariners held a lead, only to throw it away and lose the game was remarkable. Fitness seemed to be an issue for the squad throughout the campaign, as they were overrun in the latter stages of games.
Defence was another point of concern for the Mariners, conceding the second-most goals in the league and the equal-worst in their history (70). Visa signing Kalifa Cissé failed to impress, and as such retired halfway through the season. Likewise, marquee signing Ross McCormack managed just five games for the Yellow and Navy before prematurely ending his loan spell with the club.
The club hit rock-bottom in March when they suffered a humiliating 8-2 defeat at home against the Wellington Phoenix. The result saw Mike Mulvey sacked immediately after the match, and former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic was appointed the caretaker role, before signing a three-year contract extension with the club following some impressive performances in his six games in charge.
Under ‘Staj’, the Mariners appear to possess a lot more structure and defensive know-how, as the rebuild for next season continues.
Areas in need of improvement
Just about everything.
Player recruitment will be key for the Central Coast next season. The bulk of the players signed this season failed to make a big impact for the club, and ultimately saw a pre-season of finals hopefuls turn into wooden spooners-elect by January.
Defence is another key area for the Mariners to improve, and under Stajcic it appears they won’t concede 70 goals next season. Staj has implemented a more structured style of play which allows them to be competitive with the larger teams.
Top student
There is a fair shout for Mariners’ Medal winner Aiden O’Neill to be the top student, but Matt Millar was a stand-out.
Signing with the Central Coast at the start of the season from the Victorian NPL, Millar was a bright spark in a very dull Mariners squad.
In fact, he was playing so well, many commentators claimed he was ‘putting himself in the shop window’, and that’s exactly what he did, signing on with the Newcastle Jets next season.
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Class clown
This is by far the hardest part, because there are so many contenders. In my mid-season report card Kalifa Cissé and Ross McCormack were both mentioned, so I won’t be handing the class clown honours to them this time. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, your 2018/19 Central Coast Mariners class clown *drumrolls* – Michael McGlinchey.
The 32-year-old Kiwi has failed to impress in his second stint with the club (after suing them following his first stint). At the start of the season, he was in the starting XI for Mike Mulvey, before having to settle for bench rotation, and eventually left out all-together.
McGlinchey penned a two-year deal, so he will remain in Yellow and Navy next season. For the Mariners’ sake, I hope he can find his 2013 form.
Outlook
They say it’s darkest just before the dawn, and it appears the sun is slowly rising over the Central Coast. A new manager at the helm who already has the affection and respect from his players will surely go a long way to restoring a winning culture in Gosford, which left the same year championship-winning coach Graham Arnold left.
Smart recruitment will be key for the Mariners as they will never boast the most expensive team in the league, but they can, however, boast the fittest and hardest working – and that’s the recipe to success for the Mariners next season.
The club have promising youngsters Kye Rowles and Jordan Murray signing extended deals, playing alongside experienced heads in Jack Clisby, Tommy Oar and Matt Simon. Getting the balance of youth and experience will also play a large part in yet another rebuild for the Central Coast.
Grade: F
Mariners fans – you may want to look away now.
This season
A-League: Regular Season – 10th (3 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses)
Finals – n/a
FFA Cup: Round of 32 exit (3-0 loss to Adelaide United)
Top Scorer: Matt Simon – 7 goals
Season Summary
The Central Coast Mariners had one of the most interrupted and publicised pre-seasons the A-League has ever seen. The trial of former Olympian and wannabe professional footballer Usain Bolt saw over 10,000 people flock to Central Coast Stadium to see Usain Bolt play against a make-up ‘all-star’ squad of local players (not even NPL opposition, like, properly local players from local clubs). For context, the Mariners played this pre-season game last year in front of about 2,000 fans at Pluim Park, the home ground of the Mariners’ NPL2 team. Eyes were very much on the Mariners, or more specifically, Usain Bolt, as he endeavoured to earn himself a professional contract.
You can watch the A-League live for only $25 a month. Click here to read our review of Kayo Sports and to start your 14-day free trial.
Embed from Getty Images
Although the commercial opportunities were great for the Central Coast, the ever-present six-foot-four-inches Jamaican trialist grabbed all the headlines, and in hindsight, harmed the club’s chances of reaching a top six finish. I’m not saying he’s the reason the Mariners hit rock-bottom this year – that will come later – but he certainly didn’t help Mike Mulvey prepare his team for the upcoming season.
With Bolt gone, it was back to business for the Central Coast – losing games. The amount of times the Mariners held a lead, only to throw it away and lose the game was remarkable. Fitness seemed to be an issue for the squad throughout the campaign, as they were overrun in the latter stages of games.
Defence was another point of concern for the Mariners, conceding the second-most goals in the league and the equal-worst in their history (70). Visa signing Kalifa Cissé failed to impress, and as such retired halfway through the season. Likewise, marquee signing Ross McCormack managed just five games for the Yellow and Navy before prematurely ending his loan spell with the club.
The club hit rock-bottom in March when they suffered a humiliating 8-2 defeat at home against the Wellington Phoenix. The result saw Mike Mulvey sacked immediately after the match, and former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic was appointed the caretaker role, before signing a three-year contract extension with the club following some impressive performances in his six games in charge.
Under ‘Staj’, the Mariners appear to possess a lot more structure and defensive know-how, as the rebuild for next season continues.
Areas in need of improvement
Just about everything.
Player recruitment will be key for the Central Coast next season. The bulk of the players signed this season failed to make a big impact for the club, and ultimately saw a pre-season of finals hopefuls turn into wooden spooners-elect by January.
Defence is another key area for the Mariners to improve, and under Stajcic it appears they won’t concede 70 goals next season. Staj has implemented a more structured style of play which allows them to be competitive with the larger teams.
Top student
There is a fair shout for Mariners’ Medal winner Aiden O’Neill to be the top student, but Matt Millar was a stand-out.
Signing with the Central Coast at the start of the season from the Victorian NPL, Millar was a bright spark in a very dull Mariners squad.
In fact, he was playing so well, many commentators claimed he was ‘putting himself in the shop window’, and that’s exactly what he did, signing on with the Newcastle Jets next season.
Embed from Getty Images
Class clown
This is by far the hardest part, because there are so many contenders. In my mid-season report card Kalifa Cissé and Ross McCormack were both mentioned, so I won’t be handing the class clown honours to them this time. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, your 2018/19 Central Coast Mariners class clown *drumrolls* – Michael McGlinchey.
The 32-year-old Kiwi has failed to impress in his second stint with the club (after suing them following his first stint). At the start of the season, he was in the starting XI for Mike Mulvey, before having to settle for bench rotation, and eventually left out all-together.
McGlinchey penned a two-year deal, so he will remain in Yellow and Navy next season. For the Mariners’ sake, I hope he can find his 2013 form.
Outlook
They say it’s darkest just before the dawn, and it appears the sun is slowly rising over the Central Coast. A new manager at the helm who already has the affection and respect from his players will surely go a long way to restoring a winning culture in Gosford, which left the same year championship-winning coach Graham Arnold left.
Smart recruitment will be key for the Mariners as they will never boast the most expensive team in the league, but they can, however, boast the fittest and hardest working – and that’s the recipe to success for the Mariners next season.
The club have promising youngsters Kye Rowles and Jordan Murray signing extended deals, playing alongside experienced heads in Jack Clisby, Tommy Oar and Matt Simon. Getting the balance of youth and experience will also play a large part in yet another rebuild for the Central Coast.
Grade: F
Interesting and just confirms the joke that the club is at the moment. So much needs to happen to restore even a small amount of credibility, it was probably kind in that it focused on the players not the f’d coaching squad, CEO and owner. Sad to have to write this about this club.
Forum Phoenix
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Agree with all of it, though it’s actually light on. Appreciate the author only kicking us a hundred odd times when we’re down, but among our many catastrophes absentee football director deserves a nod and bad as weemac has been, I don’t know what Gameiro has to do, or more to the point, not do, to get the nod.
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ashman89
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VINTAGE STERJOVSKI
JoyfulPenguin
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Heard about this being talked about a while back, is this still something we do?
https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/news-success-stem-scouting-network
https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/news-success-stem-scouting-network
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Insertnamehere
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Don’t make me cry.
BrisRecky
I'm an idiot savant without the pesky savant bit
I’m at the point we’re i couldn’t give a rats arse what the shirts look like, just want the bloke in it to be near or actual quality
JoyfulPenguin
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BrisRecky
I'm an idiot savant without the pesky savant bit
Fark moi, that’s gonna be freindly
FFC Mariner
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In Ettalong on a weeknight, I'd expect 20 tops
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