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Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Central Coast Mariners facing overseas exodus, but their biggest strength lies elsewhere

Much will be written about the Mariners’ success over the last two seasons – irrespective of how they go in this year’s finals series. 6 May 2024
Hats Off to The Hoff

Hats Off to The Hoff

Calem Nieuwenhof is the latest Australian player to have undergone the rollercoaster of fan expectation in Scotland. 4 Mar 2024
How the Central Coast Mariners model can save the A-League

How the Central Coast Mariners model can save the A-League

Are the Central Coast Mariners the best model in the A League? 4 Feb 2024
Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Jacko's Revolution: Mariners Back Afloat

Last season’s Champions, despite losing several key players and their mastermind coach (Nick Montgomery), are starting to look ominously good again. 22 Dec 2023
Australia v Scotland: Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width!

Australia v Scotland: Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width!

Given the interest of Australians in how their favourite ex-players fare overseas and the number of ex-A Leaguers now playing in Scotland, there are quite a lot of Aussies now featuring on Scottish fan forums. This inevitably leads to arguments about the respective quality of the SPL and the A League. 19 Dec 2023
Could the NSD be more successful than the A League?

Could the NSD be more successful than the A League?

A National Second Division and promotion/relegation are a huge part of the answer. 22 Nov 2023
Confirmed: Montgomery leaves ALM's Mariners for Hibernian

Confirmed: Montgomery leaves ALM's Mariners for Hibernian

Central Coast Mariners say the chance to replace Nick Montgomery as manager is the most-sought after job in Australia after the Englishman left the reigning A-League Men champions to join Scottish outfit Hibernian. 12 Sep 2023
Could Money Ever Destroy Football?

Could Money Ever Destroy Football?

What would it take to kill football? The biggest, most popular sport in history, watched and played by billions, has never been so certain of its own mega-destiny. Everyone loves football… Or do they? 1 Sep 2023
Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy for future players. 17 Jul 2023
'Maybe I need to speak to a psychologist': A-League star reveals 'smaller game struggle'

'Maybe I need to speak to a psychologist': A-League star reveals 'smaller game struggle'

Western Sydney Wanderers forward Kusini Yengi is searching for "what really motivates me" as he looks for ways to add consistency to his undoubted talent. 21 Mar 2023
'I thank his wife': Wellington's cheeky A-League quip

'I thank his wife': Wellington's cheeky A-League quip

A look at the round 20 A-League Men action, when Adelaide continued on their merry way while Perth enjoyed a dramatic late upset victory. 12 Mar 2023
Ten-man Glory secure famous 1-0 win over Wanderers

Ten-man Glory secure famous 1-0 win over Wanderers

Glory's Jordan Elsey has been sent off after just 93 seconds for a studs-up challenge on Wanderers star Yeni Ngbakoto, but his 10-man side still won 1-0. 11 Mar 2023
'A real kick in the guts': Adelaide closer to A-League crown each season

'A real kick in the guts': Adelaide closer to A-League crown each season

Spurred on by the heartbreak of past finals exits, there is a belief Adelaide United can go all the way in the A-League Men for the first time since 2015-16. 10 Mar 2023
A-League's ridiculous red card total: 'You can't throw your arms up now without getting sent off'

A-League's ridiculous red card total: 'You can't throw your arms up now without getting sent off'

Manager Nick Montgomery is back on deck as the Central Coast Mariners head to Mudgee to take on Macarthur Bulls in the A-League Men. 10 Mar 2023
'That was a joke': A-League strugglers lock down coach long-term

'That was a joke': A-League strugglers lock down coach long-term

John Aloisi has agreed to a two-year contract extension as coach of the A-League Men reigning champions Western United. 9 Mar 2023
A-League midfielder garnering European interest: 'He has a really good future'

A-League midfielder garnering European interest: 'He has a really good future'

Western Sydney's Morgan Schneiderlin does not want to be seen as another big name European coming to the A-League Men simply to collect a pay cheque. 9 Mar 2023