Mariners Squad 2024/2025 ALM and ACL Elite

[shipwreck]

Definitely craving some CCM gossip 👀👀

 

[Big Dog]

It all comes down to having the guts, funds and depth to let them sit on the bench if they chuck their toys. In the past we've been too soft because we havent been able to absorb that impact, or we've not been an attractive enough case to lure them here without that escape clause. That has to change if we want to be getting higher consistent sales.

You'd think given the turnover of Coaches in the Aleague there would be a flow on effect on the length of player contracts. Classic examples for us would be Wilson and DWH. Signed by Monty and then left in the wilderness as a new coach with new ideas comes in.

 

[Tevor]

You'd think given the turnover of Coaches in the Aleague there would be a flow on effect on the length of player contracts. Classic examples for us would be Wilson and DWH. Signed by Monty and then left in the wilderness as a new coach with new ideas comes in.

Not so sure, Monty was brutal if you didn’t perform. I feel if either of them took their chances better under Jacko they might have seen more game time.

 

[FFC Mariner]

You'd think given the turnover of Coaches in the Aleague there would be a flow on effect on the length of player contracts. Classic examples for us would be Wilson and DWH. Signed by Monty and then left in the wilderness as a new coach with new ideas comes in.

Thats most clubs where coaches move on - Man United being the classic example. Their squad is a mess

 

[Big Al]

Not so sure, Monty was brutal if you didn’t perform. I feel if either of them took their chances better under Jacko they might have seen more game time.

Agree Jacko gave them a shot and they weren’t good enough.

 

[Big Al]

Definitely craving some CCM gossip 👀👀

🤫 WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!

Not actual gossip but facts.

Don’t think we will get much gossip for a while

 

[Allreet?]

So let's make some up...

Jacko being headhunted by Man Utd. Monty to return with Arnie and Pep Guardiola as his assistants.

 

[Huddo]

Gossip.....Dabny Dos Santos

 

[bikinigirl]

. rumour: DDTMM has resigned to take up a playing contract

 

[Big Dog]

Agree Jacko gave them a shot and they weren’t good enough.

Not suggesting they were but just saying as a player, if a Coach on average only stays one or two seasons why would you sign a 3yr contract? Unless you're on really good money and happy to sit on the bench of course

 

[Meerkat]

Saw Edmo running at The Haven the other day. Surprised he wasn't on holidays like the other lads.

Insta stories say he is with a few of the boys now in Bali.. good on them. Love they choose to spend the off season together. That’s the sign of a great team.

 

[Big Al]

Not suggesting they were but just saying as a player, if a Coach on average only stays one or two seasons why would you sign a 3yr contract? Unless you're on really good money and happy to sit on the bench of course

Agree on that although job security would be one.

 

[priorpeter]

Agree on that although job security would be one.

That’s a massive one. Players know that even if their contract gets terminated the club will have to pay out their remaining contract (or at least a portion if otherwise agreed). Was the catalyst for Hatchy leaving - we offered a 1 year extension, he was desperately holding out for at least 2 years, as he’d been on year-to-year deals since he joined the club and was desperate for some security. Perth came in and gave him 2 years so he (somewhat reluctantly) accepted. It didn’t work out over there, but at least they had to pay out his final year (decent coin too).

 

[Michael]

That’s a massive one. Players know that even if their contract gets terminated the club will have to pay out their remaining contract (or at least a portion if otherwise agreed). Was the catalyst for Hatchy leaving - we offered a 1 year extension, he was desperately holding out for at least 2 years, as he’d been on year-to-year deals since he joined the club and was desperate for some security. Perth came in and gave him 2 years so he (somewhat reluctantly) accepted. It didn’t work out over there, but at least they had to pay out his final year (decent coin too).

Hatchy was such a good lad, bullshit how he was treated over there. Hope he’s happier these days and enjoying himself.
Players like him and DWH would hugely benefit from the 2nd Div.

 

[priorpeter]

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Marked man: Mariners bid to bring back Birighitti

Mark Birighitti is in discussions with Central Coast Mariners over a return to the club he left two years ago to join Dundee United.

www.ftbl.com.au

 

[Corsair]

That’s a massive one. Players know that even if their contract gets terminated the club will have to pay out their remaining contract (or at least a portion if otherwise agreed). Was the catalyst for Hatchy leaving - we offered a 1 year extension, he was desperately holding out for at least 2 years, as he’d been on year-to-year deals since he joined the club and was desperate for some security. Perth came in and gave him 2 years so he (somewhat reluctantly) accepted. It didn’t work out over there, but at least they had to pay out his final year (decent coin too).

I would imagine security against long term injury would also be a consideration.

 

[Corsair]

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Marked man: Mariners bid to bring back Birighitti

Mark Birighitti is in discussions with Central Coast Mariners over a return to the club he left two years ago to join Dundee United.

www.ftbl.com.au

I can totally understand why he'd want to come back, whether we want him...hmm, tough decision. We wouldn't want him to be too expensive but on the plus side no visa required...

 

[Meerkat]

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Marked man: Mariners bid to bring back Birighitti

Mark Birighitti is in discussions with Central Coast Mariners over a return to the club he left two years ago to join Dundee United.

www.ftbl.com.au

I’m not going to lie. I live in hope that one day I’m just going to run into him at work.
Until then…

 

[FFC Mariner]

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Marked man: Mariners bid to bring back Birighitti

Mark Birighitti is in discussions with Central Coast Mariners over a return to the club he left two years ago to join Dundee United.

www.ftbl.com.au

Look at the author.

 

[Allreet?]

I would love Birraz back.