Central Coast are celebrating a fifth win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle – and their coach Nick Montgomery reckons no-one will want to come up against his in-form side in the A-League Men finals. Full story for AAP: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/7728682/mariners-down-jets-enter-finals-on-a-high/?cs=4783
Central Coast coach Nick Montgomery believes his side can and will continue to improve as they stage a furious push for a spot in the A-League Men finals. Full story in AAP Sport: https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/mariners-eye-top-six-after-phoenix-rout-c-6345419
Central Coast have overcome the absence of a number of players and a short turnaround to beat Macarthur FC 4-2 in Mudgee. Full story for AAP Sport: https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/mariners-beat-bulls-in-mudgee-alm-thriller-c-6127345
Central Coast Mariners’ coach Nick Montgomery has expressed his bewilderment with two controversial VAR rulings that marred his side’s 3-2 loss to Melbourne City on Tuesday evening. Up 1-0 thanks to Beni Nkololo’s goal with seconds remaining in first-half regulation, the Mariners were pegged back by City in injury time after Jamie Maclaren fired home … More “I think it’s sad for the game” – Mariners left bewildered after VAR-influenced defeat
Melbourne City has, temporarily at least, gone back to the top of the A-League Men table after recording a 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday evening, although it wasn’t a triumph without its controversies. Down 1-0 after Béni Nkololo had put the Mariners ahead, City was able to drag the game back to … More Drama reigns as Melbourne City return to top of ALM
Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo has expressed frustration at losing a number of his key players to international duty following his side’s 3-1 A-League Men win over Central Coast. Full story for AAP: https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/city-prove-too-good-for-mariners-in-alm-c-5416578
All the ins, outs and in-betweens – and a bit of John Keats – as 12 clubs go for glory in the 2021-22 season Full A-League Men Season Preview in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/17/sturridge-city-slickers-and-a-race-for-the-spoon-complete-a-league-men-guide
The football world’s longest offseason is finally at an end and, with a new name in tow, the A-League Men competition is back, kicking off on Friday as defending champions Melbourne City take on Brisbane Roar. Full story, published alongside Ante Jukic, in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-men/story/4521891/a-league-men-season-preview-2021-22-new-signingskey-playersones-to-watch
And then there were two. 174 days after the 2020-21 A-League season began, we find ourselves right back where we were last year: Melbourne City and Sydney FC set to battle for the title of Australian champions. Beyond that, Staj has left the Mariners, Arnie issues a plea and coaches are on the move. Full … More Melbourne City, Sydney FC to square off in fitting A-League Grand Final
Matildas, Socceroos, Mariners, Olyroos and much more. It’s a busy time in football in Australia and around the globe, and the ESPN Australia and New Zealand wrap is here to keep you up to speed. Full story published in ESPN Australia and New Zealand: https://www.espn.com.au/football/crystal-palace/story/4409003/crystal-palaces-jay-rich-baghuelou-impresses-ahead-of-tokyo-olympics
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