Tommykins Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 9 hours ago, jw1739 said: Shane Smeltz, David Williams, GolGol, Osama Malik, Glen Moss, Rostyn Griffiths - not exactly stellar careers but could have been worse. I'd add Jack Hingert, Dino Djulbic, Adama Traore, Josh Brilliante, Ben Halloran, Chris Harrold and Daniel Bowles. Those teams injected a lot of senior talent into the A-League. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Tommykins said: I'd add Jack Hingert, Dino Djulbic, Adama Traore, Josh Brilliante, Ben Halloran, Chris Harrold and Daniel Bowles. Those teams injected a lot of senior talent into the A-League. And have the other clubs have done all that much better? What I do find interesting is that both Gold Coast United and NQF still exist, but as NPL clubs. It's not as if they have collapsed and disappeared. And there was no need for NQF to fail as an A-League club either - IIRC Singapore interests wanted to save the club via a takeover but FFA refused to allow, but here we are 8 seasons later with at least three clubs owned by overseas interests. NQF's attendances were't too bad either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Stajcic appointed caretaker coach of Central Coast. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/stajcic-when-youre-knocked-down-you-have-two-choices-stay-down-or-get-and-fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: Stajcic appointed caretaker coach of Central Coast. https://www.a-league.com.au/news/stajcic-when-youre-knocked-down-you-have-two-choices-stay-down-or-get-and-fight Interesting choice. I hope he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 If you'd heard what I'd heard he was up to you wouldnt want him anywhere near your football club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, bt50 said: If you'd heard what I'd heard he was up to you wouldnt want him anywhere near your football club... Can you expand on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Not really out of respect for the source, other than the source was from inside one of the clubs and very high up on that chain. Stajic got what he deserved, but the FFA werent able to out him without a hell of a lot of collateral damage to the team hence the silence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 For all those (or not) saying one way or the other, the problem is we will never know. The game tonight hopefully gives a way forward..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 Alen Stajcic confirmed as CCM's coach - contract until 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 hours ago, jw1739 said: Alen Stajcic confirmed as CCM's coach - contract until 2022. This will be interesting. I am not aware of how many coaches from teh women's leagues have successfully transferred across but I can't imagine t would be a huge step. More pertinent will be whether the issues that the FFA claim but we are not allowed to know (not even Stajcic is allowed) will be preset at CCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, NewConvert said: This will be interesting. I am not aware of how many coaches from teh women's leagues have successfully transferred across but I can't imagine t would be a huge step. More pertinent will be whether the issues that the FFA claim but we are not allowed to know (not even Stajcic is allowed) will be preset at CCM. I dont buy Stajic doesnt know. He just knows that FFA won't put it out there because of the mess it will cause, and is taking full advantage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 hours ago, bt50 said: I dont buy Stajic doesnt know. He just knows that FFA won't put it out there because of the mess it will cause, and is taking full advantage of it. I’ve not followed this story. What’s the ‘it’ you’re referring to? Do you have any inside info you’re able to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Harrison said: I’ve not followed this story. What’s the ‘it’ you’re referring to? Do you have any inside info you’re able to share? I'd rather not online but feel free to come ask me on game day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 They are not much to look at but bloody hell Central Coast know how to win! 0-2 up at half time in Perth. They are a force to be reckoned with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Shahanga said: They are not much to look at but bloody hell Central Coast know how to win! 0-2 up at half time in Perth. They are a force to be reckoned with. Amazes me how they consistently fluctuate from being utter shit to title contenders every couple of years 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Stajic has the Midas touch. Debuts a kid. Scores first touch. Right now Stajic can do nothing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 I think a lot of it comes down to bucking the trend that everyone else is obsessed with, passing it about aimlessly and playing 4-3-3/4-2-3-1. The Mariners work hard and can bomb the ball forward to relieve pressure or start an attack and have Simon and their other striker to win the ball instead of your standard lone striker against 2 centre backs constantly. Whoever works with their defence deserves a role at Barcelona, they're exceptionally well drilled and defend with their lives. On paper they look like one of the worst back fours in recent memory but they're putting in stellar performances every week. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, mus-28 said: I think a lot of it comes down to bucking the trend that everyone else is obsessed with, passing it about aimlessly and playing 4-3-3/4-2-3-1. The Mariners work hard and can bomb the ball forward to relieve pressure or start an attack and have Simon and their other striker to win the ball instead of your standard lone striker against 2 centre backs constantly. Whoever works with their defence deserves a role at Barcelona, they're exceptionally well drilled and defend with their lives. On paper they look like one of the worst back fours in recent memory but they're putting in stellar performances every week. Having the most experienced coach in the league, who has been there over a year, is also an important factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 4 hours ago, mus-28 said: I think a lot of it comes down to bucking the trend that everyone else is obsessed with, passing it about aimlessly and playing 4-3-3/4-2-3-1. The Mariners work hard and can bomb the ball forward to relieve pressure or start an attack and have Simon and their other striker to win the ball instead of your standard lone striker against 2 centre backs constantly. Whoever works with their defence deserves a role at Barcelona, they're exceptionally well drilled and defend with their lives. On paper they look like one of the worst back fours in recent memory but they're putting in stellar performances every week. Spot on. For me CCM are playing football the way it is supposed to be played. Long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 8 hours ago, mus-28 said: I think a lot of it comes down to bucking the trend that everyone else is obsessed with, passing it about aimlessly and playing 4-3-3/4-2-3-1. The Mariners work hard and can bomb the ball forward to relieve pressure or start an attack and have Simon and their other striker to win the ball instead of your standard lone striker against 2 centre backs constantly. Whoever works with their defence deserves a role at Barcelona, they're exceptionally well drilled and defend with their lives. On paper they look like one of the worst back fours in recent memory but they're putting in stellar performances every week. I wonder whether they would have the engine to maintain that level for the full season, specially since the breaks between games are so variable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, NewConvert said: I wonder whether they would have the engine to maintain that level for the full season, specially since the breaks between games are so variable. Well, they're 11 matches into a 26-match season and 7 points clear, and the cooler months are on us now. I'd say they're looking handily placed coming up to the half-way distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, jw1739 said: Well, they're 11 matches into a 26-match season and 7 points clear, and the cooler months are on us now. I'd say they're looking handily placed coming up to the half-way distance. 3 games is a long time. Let's see where they are after 14 matches. I don't think they are much chop especially at the pointy end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/epl-news-2021-manchester-united-central-coast-mariners-talks-to-buy-price-sale-latest-move-to-sydney/news-story/6b68d1b2d8c5fb3fa03a38c6a66160cc Can safely say I did not see this coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Wow. And if this goes ahead I wonder what will happen to their "Centre of Excellence" that they have in Gosford? But overall I would think a good move to the northern suburbs of Sydney. Edit: Didn't CCM have an association with another English club at one stage? One of the Sheffield clubs? Edited April 13, 2021 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 The deal as announced is purchasing the licence, folding CCM and starting a new Sydney club. Charming. Wouldn’t expect less of Man U. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Shahanga said: The deal as announced is purchasing the licence, folding CCM and starting a new Sydney club. Charming. Wouldn’t expect less of Man U. No doubt to play in red. They're learning from their east Manchester rivals aren't they? Adelaide to object to red shirts, as will Sydney United (Sydney Croatia) against another club wanting to use their name... Now why don't they buy Melbourne Victory instead....? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Shit if it eventuates. Central Coast should stay in Gosford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 8 hours ago, jw1739 said: No doubt to play in red. They're learning from their east Manchester rivals aren't they? Adelaide to object to red shirts, as will Sydney United (Sydney Croatia) against another club wanting to use their name... Now why don't they buy Melbourne Victory instead....? And move THEM to Sydney? Great Idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 GATT sums things up pretty well here, whilst slipping in a backhander for us. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/13/manchester-united-buying-and-relocating-a-league-central-coast-mariners-would-be-a-disaster. I think he’s right. will end in tears if it go’s ahead. Maximum of 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) There has been a bit in the press about Man Utd looking to potentially buy CCM and move them to North Sydney. I'm not convinced however. I think this is a false flag. If United wanted the club they would have purchased it last year when it was not in form. If they were to purchase it now it would cost them more. No, I think the big secret is that United want to buy Victory. Think about it - it makes commercial sense to have subsidiaries of the two Manchester teams playing each other in the same city. That way, to some degree, the Manchester derby can be replicated here in Melbourne. Also for a big club like United it makes sense to buy a team with a large supporter base. CCM makes no sense on that metric. Also Victory are on their knees at the moment which makes it an ideal time to purchase the club at a bargain cost. So my bet is that United secretly want to buy Victory. I can't wait to see the reaction of the Victory supporters to the news (if it eventuates) that their colors would change to red and yellow. And that 'Victory' name is looking a bit tired so that would have to go too.Welcome Melbourne United! Edited April 13, 2021 by TheStig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Ray Gatt falling over himself to say how wonderful Central Coast is and how we're awful isn't really new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Looks like Kuol is indeed off to Stuttgart. I wish him well, however I can’t help but feel he’s making the wrong move. The kid has an eye for goal, but he’s super raw. He’s not even a regular starter yet. He goes over there he’ll get the shock of his life I reckon. Even getting on the field in their U23s will be tough (remember Amini at Dortmund?). Another season here where he could start playing 90 minutes would prepare him so much better. More money to pay bills at Gosford though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I’m calling it. Gravity has caught up with these guys. Will slowly fade out of contention now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, Shahanga said: I’m calling it. Gravity has caught up with these guys. Will slowly fade out of contention now. 1 win in their last 9 games with a total of 8 points from a possible 27... A pretty safe call imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 9 hours ago, malloy said: 1 win in their last 9 games with a total of 8 points from a possible 27... A pretty safe call imo. I knew they’d lost their way, but didn’t realise it was that bad. That’s wooden spoon form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Shahanga said: I knew they’d lost their way, but didn’t realise it was that bad. That’s wooden spoon form. It is crazy that they could have such a bad run of form and still be in second. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I hope they rediscover their form before sliding too far. The Mariners resurgence that nobody expected has been one of my highlights of this A-League season. As long as it isn't at our expense, I hope they finish 2nd. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 It’s quite remarkable they are still 2nd. For those not following it they needed a “just enough to not get overturned” penalty against Newcastle to win the game. Scrapped home against the Tards too. Currently they look a bottom 4 side to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 31 minutes ago, Shahanga said: It’s quite remarkable they are still 2nd. For those not following it they needed a “just enough to not get overturned” penalty against Newcastle to win the game. Scrapped home against the Tards too. Currently they look a bottom 4 side to me. Such a great and consistent start to the season will do that! Credit to them. After us, they have Macarthur, Newcastle and Western United so there's every possibility they'll retain 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/aleague-news-alen-stajcic-has-quit-as-coach-of-the-central-coast-mariners-after-guiding-them-from-last-to-the-finals/news-story/8f6428ab8f47799b94ad744f135067bc Stajcic is apparently done with the sauce bottles. Seems like he's had his fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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