Matt Simon

Soccer

Mariners have just one hurdle to go

Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners will face Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League grand final.

Soccer

Transfer window pivotal in AL title race

Sydney The January transfer window shapes as make or break for a host of A-League clubs, with several title heavyweights facing the prospect of losing their top talent overseas.

Soccer

Rogic relishes chance at big dance

Sebastian Hassett Some players don't like the big stage. They find the spotlight too intimidating, too confronting.

Mariners rout Tianjin to revive hopes

Gosford Central Coast Mariners stay in contention for second-round spot in Asian Champions League.

Mariners 'need to learn lessons fast'

Ian McCullough Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna has warned his team need to learn fast from their mistakes ahead of a huge six months for the A-League side.

Roar pip Mariners in seven-goal thriller

Ian McCullough Queensland consolidated third place on the A-League ladder with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Central Coast at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night.

Roar chasing five more points: Farina

Laine Clark Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina says his team needs five points from their final four games to seal an A-League finals berth.

Mariners show 'character' in late win

Liam FitzGibbon Central Coast further established their reputation as the A-League's kings of the late show in their vital win over Perth Glory.

Hutchinson lifts Mariners to beat Glory

Liam Fitzgibbon A stunning late strike to John Hutchinson ensured Central Coast will start 2009 on top of the A-League after a 1-0 win over Perth at Bluetongue Stadium.

Mariners out to start 2009 on top

Liam FitzGibbon Central Coast striker Nik Mrdja will end a horror run without an A-League start on Wednesday as the Mariners look to enter the new year atop the A-League.

Mariners end Jets' season with 2-1 win

Liam Fitzgibbon Central Coast crushed Newcastle's A-League finals hopes and boosted their own with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Friday night.

Phoenix's Smeltz targeting finals glory

BY Ian McCullough Wellington striker Shane Smeltz says Friday's clash against the Central Coast Mariners is a must-win game for the New Zealanders.

Mariners' trio back for Sydney FC clash

The Central Coast Mariners have received a timely triple boost ahead of their clash with NSW rivals Sydney FC on Saturday.

It's crunch time for Mariners: Gumprecht

Liam FitzGibbon Central Coast saviour Andre Gumprecht believes a crucial run of December fixtures will determine whether the Mariners are A-League contenders.

Mariners score late to level with Roar

Liam Fitzgibbon Central Coast have pulled off yet another A-League late escape to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Queensland at Bluetongue Stadium.

Roar warned they may be caught short

Jim Morton Central Coast have warned Queensland could be caught with their pants down if Roar coach Frank Farina reshuffles his successful defensive structure.

Victory ready to load attacking guns

Melbourne Victory's Grant Brebner is set to play in his side's top of the table A-League clash with Central Coast on Friday night despite a stomach virus.

Victory pounce on Phoenix 'keeper Moss

Sam Lienert Melbourne Victory have signed Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Glen Moss for the next A-League season, adding to speculation they will lose Michael Theoklitos.

Mariners 'pumped' for Victory clash

Lachlan Barker Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna says his side's 3-0 victory over Adelaide is a confidence booster ahead of next week's clash with Melbourne Victory.