MagpieMariner
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Rumours that if Moyes takes over from Fergie, Rooney will walk. Wonder if he'd go for a holiday on the Coast? lol A real "former Manchester United star". 
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Player movements 2013/2014
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Gratis
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nothing new but good summary
www.footballcourier.com/news/story/2206759/beyond-the-final-central-coast-mariners/full_story.html
www.footballcourier.com/news/story/2206759/beyond-the-final-central-coast-mariners/full_story.html
midfielder
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Kev
Who do you think from the youth team is capable of stepping up to the first this year ...
Who do you think from the youth team is capable of stepping up to the first this year ...
priorpeter
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CCM have posted on twitter they'll be making an announcement within the next hour regarding a current #CCMariners player.
Hot tip, Zwanny to coach the youth according to the twitterverse.
Hot tip, Zwanny to coach the youth according to the twitterverse.
Or not...
Lou Sticca @Lou_Sticca 19m
Great to see that Patrick Zwaanswijk has been appointed youth coach at the Mariners. Love the way they go about their football
Lou Sticca
Great to see that Patrick Zwaanswijk has been appointed youth coach at the Mariners. Love the way they go about their football
CentralCoastMariners @CCMariners 2m
Zwaanswijk to retire following Guangzhou games | http://bit.ly/12keUAO#ACL2013 #aleague
Zwaanswijk to retire following Guangzhou games | http://bit.ly/12keUAO
priorpeter
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http://www.footballaustralia.com.au...ijk-to-retire-following-Guangzhou-games/66962
CHAMPION Central Coast Mariners defender Patrick Zwaanswijk, 38, has confirmed he will retire from professional football following the Club’s 2013 AFC Champions League round of 16 two-match tie against Chinese heavyweights Guangzhou Evergrande.
While the inspiring Dutch defender will play his final professional game on Australian soil against Marcello Lippi’s men in Gosford on Wednesday 15 May, he will not be lost to the Club following the reverse fixture in China seven days later.
Indeed, the Mariners are pleased to announce that Zwaanswijk will remain with the Club as Head of Youth & Community Football for the next three years.
Under Zwaanswijk’s new portfolio, the 2013 Hyundai A-League Grand Final goalscorer will be the Club’s new National Youth League (NYL) Head Coach.
The former FC Utrecht and Oita Trinita defender will also act as the Mariners’ liaison with Central Coast Football (CCF) regarding the Academy pathway.
In addition, part of Zwaanswijk’s remit will be to oversee the Club’s relations with local football clubs, and use his vast experience in the game to identify new players for the Club’s youth pathway.
Zwaanswijk said that after nearly two decades of playing professional football in his native Netherlands, as well as in Japan and Australia, the time had come for him to hang up his boots and commence a new section of his football journey.
“At a certain point there’s a transition in life,” Zwaanswijk said. “This is a great opportunity for me, so that made it a little bit easier for me to finish my career.”
“For me, it’s important to give back to football and to give back to, at this particular time, the Central Coast Mariners.”
“It’s time to step out of the way to give Zach Anderson a good chance with (Trent) Sainsbury. He’s (Anderson) shown he is a full first team player, and with me stepping out of the way it gives him the chance to get all the credit he deserves.”
Zwaanswijk rates his 2013 Hyundai A-League Championship success alongside his back-to-back Dutch Cup crowns won with FC Utrecht in 2003 and 2004.
He said his farewell from Eredivisie outfit NAC Breda, with whom he played between 2005 and 2010, also features fondly in his extensive list of career highlights, and hopes a big crowd will be in attendance to wish him and the team well against Guangzhou.
“I have to say my farewell at my former club NAC Breda was a big big thing,” he said. “I flew back to Holland after my first year here to have my farewell there and that was amazing,” he said.
“I hope there’s two more highlights in my career to come. One, the qualification to the quarterfinals in the Champions League, and two, my farewell with the Central Coast people”
“I hope everyone is going to turn up to cheer not only me on, but the squad on, because we’re looking for a big moment and a big opportunity to beat one of the best Clubs in China.”
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach, Graham Arnold, praised Zwaanswijk as one of the best foreigners to ever to grace the Australian domestic scene.
“When we signed Patrick he was 35 and more than a fair share of eyebrows were raised about him joining us,” Arnold said. “But he has proven his quality over the past three seasons, making an enormous contribution to the Mariners and the A-League.”
“He’s been a consistent performer for us, and his leadership qualities and ability to help other players get the best out of themselves cannot be doubted. Alex Wilkinson, Trent Sainsbury and Zach Anderson have all improved their game by playing next to him.”
Central Coast Mariners Chairman and Group General Manager, Mr Peter Turnbull, said: “Patrick Zwaanswijk has been a tower of strength for the team on and off the field since his arrival.”
“His leadership has been obvious since he stepped foot in Australia, and he’s especially helped the likes of Alex Wilkinson, Trent Sainsbury and Mathew Ryan to reach new levels in their professional careers.”
“We are now excited that Patrick can continue his leadership in a new role.”
“I know our youth players will be excited to have a person of Patrick’s stature to coach, mentor and advise them, as will so many of the community coaches in the region when Patrick begins to move around the association in his new role."
Zwaanswijk will take over the NYL Head Coaching position from John McLafferty. The Club would like to thank for McLafferty for his efforts in guiding the side to an excellent second place finish in the 2012/13 version of Australia’s premier youth football competition.
CHAMPION Central Coast Mariners defender Patrick Zwaanswijk, 38, has confirmed he will retire from professional football following the Club’s 2013 AFC Champions League round of 16 two-match tie against Chinese heavyweights Guangzhou Evergrande.
While the inspiring Dutch defender will play his final professional game on Australian soil against Marcello Lippi’s men in Gosford on Wednesday 15 May, he will not be lost to the Club following the reverse fixture in China seven days later.
Indeed, the Mariners are pleased to announce that Zwaanswijk will remain with the Club as Head of Youth & Community Football for the next three years.
Under Zwaanswijk’s new portfolio, the 2013 Hyundai A-League Grand Final goalscorer will be the Club’s new National Youth League (NYL) Head Coach.
The former FC Utrecht and Oita Trinita defender will also act as the Mariners’ liaison with Central Coast Football (CCF) regarding the Academy pathway.
In addition, part of Zwaanswijk’s remit will be to oversee the Club’s relations with local football clubs, and use his vast experience in the game to identify new players for the Club’s youth pathway.
Zwaanswijk said that after nearly two decades of playing professional football in his native Netherlands, as well as in Japan and Australia, the time had come for him to hang up his boots and commence a new section of his football journey.
“At a certain point there’s a transition in life,” Zwaanswijk said. “This is a great opportunity for me, so that made it a little bit easier for me to finish my career.”
“For me, it’s important to give back to football and to give back to, at this particular time, the Central Coast Mariners.”
“It’s time to step out of the way to give Zach Anderson a good chance with (Trent) Sainsbury. He’s (Anderson) shown he is a full first team player, and with me stepping out of the way it gives him the chance to get all the credit he deserves.”
Zwaanswijk rates his 2013 Hyundai A-League Championship success alongside his back-to-back Dutch Cup crowns won with FC Utrecht in 2003 and 2004.
He said his farewell from Eredivisie outfit NAC Breda, with whom he played between 2005 and 2010, also features fondly in his extensive list of career highlights, and hopes a big crowd will be in attendance to wish him and the team well against Guangzhou.
“I have to say my farewell at my former club NAC Breda was a big big thing,” he said. “I flew back to Holland after my first year here to have my farewell there and that was amazing,” he said.
“I hope there’s two more highlights in my career to come. One, the qualification to the quarterfinals in the Champions League, and two, my farewell with the Central Coast people”
“I hope everyone is going to turn up to cheer not only me on, but the squad on, because we’re looking for a big moment and a big opportunity to beat one of the best Clubs in China.”
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach, Graham Arnold, praised Zwaanswijk as one of the best foreigners to ever to grace the Australian domestic scene.
“When we signed Patrick he was 35 and more than a fair share of eyebrows were raised about him joining us,” Arnold said. “But he has proven his quality over the past three seasons, making an enormous contribution to the Mariners and the A-League.”
“He’s been a consistent performer for us, and his leadership qualities and ability to help other players get the best out of themselves cannot be doubted. Alex Wilkinson, Trent Sainsbury and Zach Anderson have all improved their game by playing next to him.”
Central Coast Mariners Chairman and Group General Manager, Mr Peter Turnbull, said: “Patrick Zwaanswijk has been a tower of strength for the team on and off the field since his arrival.”
“His leadership has been obvious since he stepped foot in Australia, and he’s especially helped the likes of Alex Wilkinson, Trent Sainsbury and Mathew Ryan to reach new levels in their professional careers.”
“We are now excited that Patrick can continue his leadership in a new role.”
“I know our youth players will be excited to have a person of Patrick’s stature to coach, mentor and advise them, as will so many of the community coaches in the region when Patrick begins to move around the association in his new role."
Zwaanswijk will take over the NYL Head Coaching position from John McLafferty. The Club would like to thank for McLafferty for his efforts in guiding the side to an excellent second place finish in the 2012/13 version of Australia’s premier youth football competition.
bikinigirl
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. well there you go
. from brief chats with patrick over the years it seems he 'gets it' regarding fans ... so his role with community football could become critical
. i thank him for his contribution to the team (and club so far), wish him the best in his new role ... i hope he adapts quickly
. he will be finishing his (playing) career in a couple of big matches ... unfortunately i don't think we will give him the crowd he deserves - perhaps this announcement will encourage ticket sales
. from brief chats with patrick over the years it seems he 'gets it' regarding fans ... so his role with community football could become critical
. i thank him for his contribution to the team (and club so far), wish him the best in his new role ... i hope he adapts quickly
. he will be finishing his (playing) career in a couple of big matches ... unfortunately i don't think we will give him the crowd he deserves - perhaps this announcement will encourage ticket sales
MrCelery
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Totally expected. Hutch inviting Patrick to jointly raise the Championship trophy was a huge hint. But I'm really sad to see Patrick hang up his boots. He was an absolute pleasure to watch. Clearly the best defender the Club has ever had, and a thorough gentleman off the park. Had Hutcho not been around, he would have been Captain, I'm sure.
On the plus side, our stature as a Centre of Excellence for young players has potentially risen to even greater heights with his appointment as Youth coach.
A massive farewell moment on Tuesday.
On the plus side, our stature as a Centre of Excellence for young players has potentially risen to even greater heights with his appointment as Youth coach.
A massive farewell moment on Tuesday.
scottmac
Suspended
Not only youth coach, but head of Youth & Community Football.
The Mariners liaison for CCF regarding the Academy pathway. Who better than Pat to be the Mariners rep to local football in the community & he is the Youth coach.
A stellar appointment IMO.
Roy Law
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One of the best and most intelligent defenders it has ever been my pleasure to see. Delighted that he is staying with the club, his influence on players such as Sainsbury and Anderson has been there to see this year, and now any aspiring young player can only be in the best hands. For those who watched him climb to the Fox commentators table after the GF Mark Rudan said he and Patrick were on a coaching badge course and that Patrick was quite outstanding (i.e. much better than anyone else there) in his ability to analyse a game. Patrick loves it on the Coast and for him to have a three year contract is a win-win for him and the club. Commiserations to Walmsley but the retention of Patrick was the bigger prize. Now for McBreen...
FFC Mariner
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Shame to see anyone lose their job under any circumstances (McLafferty) but what an outstanding appointment.
All aspiring young defenders around the country can form an orderly queue up at Tuggerah, Patrick will let you know if you are good enough to be mentored by him.
Dutch football philosophy, ready made replacement for Arnie if/when he moves on.
All aspiring young defenders around the country can form an orderly queue up at Tuggerah, Patrick will let you know if you are good enough to be mentored by him.
Dutch football philosophy, ready made replacement for Arnie if/when he moves on.
garlo
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Feel bad for McLafferty aswell ! However cannot be happier with this appointment - what a gentleman and a true hero of the game!!
Wonder if we will bring in another CB or just have Griff as cover for Sains/Anderson . . .be interesting if Sains goes too . . .might be a good sign that he isnt going anywhere !
Wonder if we will bring in another CB or just have Griff as cover for Sains/Anderson . . .be interesting if Sains goes too . . .might be a good sign that he isnt going anywhere !
FFC Mariner
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Almost Tommy P status of man love
pjennings
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That just about sums up my feelings. Sad for us - happy for him and so happy he will be sticking with the club.
On the plus side I would imagine that will free up a bit of cap space. With Arnie coming out and talking about Trent should be staying another year - maybe it's time to upgrade and lengthen his contract. He deserves an upgrade and will leave sooner rather than later. Better he leaves with a transfer fee than a free.
Forum Phoenix
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Best defender I have seen in the HAL hands down. And a pretty decent impression of a striker. How about all those towering headers - and in big games too.
Great leadership on and off the park. How can you say enough about this guy?
Love ya Dutchy. Thanks for everything.
Brilliant move by the club to retain him.
Great leadership on and off the park. How can you say enough about this guy?
Love ya Dutchy. Thanks for everything.
Brilliant move by the club to retain him.
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