Tag: a-league
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MARINERS WILL STILL PLAY MILLAR DESPITE JETS EXIT
Tensions between the Jets and the Mariners have ramped up over Matt Millar’s move to Newcastle. The Central Coast knocked back a request for an early release yesterday, and insist he won’t be sidelined for the rest of the season.
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MARINERS SECURE SHEFFIELD UNITED PAIR
The loss of Matt Millar has overshadowed the signing of two Sheffield United teenagers. The Mariners are also preparing to host A-League champions Melbourne Victory tomorrow, with Turkish International Jem Carrigan expected to be named on the bench.
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MILLAR LEAVES MARINERS FOR RIVALS JETS
An explosive situation is developing at the Central Coast Mariners, with breakout star Matt Millar sent home from training, after the club learned he’s signed a two-year deal with fierce rivals, the Newcastle Jets. Management only learned of the deal after they sat down to offer him an extension, with his current contract expiring at…
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JETS COACH ADMITS IT’LL BE TOUGH TO REACH A-LEAGUE FINALS
It’s certainly not impossible, but Ernie Merrick admits it’s going to be tough for the Jets to make the finals. The loss to the Glory has last season’s runners-up now 11 points outside the top six.
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LACHLAN JACKSON SET TO EXTEND JETS STAY
They’re in the midst of a busy schedule, but the Jets are still finding time to re-sign soon-to-be off-contract players. NBN News understands Lachlan Jackson has agreed to stay at the club for another two years.
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MARINERS UNEARTH A JEM
Central Coast fans can rejoice – with Jem Karacan training with the squad for the first time today. The 29 year-old played in the EPL as well as the Champions League, and will add experience and leadership to the mid-field.
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MULVEY FED UP WITH VAR
And Mike Mulvey certainly didn’t miss in his post-match press conference. The coach was scathing of the officials – claiming Newcastle’s goal was offside, and that the Mariners should have been awarded a late penalty.
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FATIGUE NOT FORM FORCES MERRICK TO CHANGE JETS LINE UP
Ernie Merrick is set to make a range of changes to the Jets squad, ahead of games against the Mariners on Wednesday and the Glory on Sunday. The coach says it’s not because of form, but simply to cope with the hectic schedule.
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MILLAR OFF THE MARK IN DRAW WITH ROAR
Mariners Head Coach Mike Mulvey believes his side deserved a second consecutive win last night. A highly contentious VAR decision went against the home team in its one-all draw with The Roar.
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REFEREES UNDER FIRE AFTER CONTROVERSIAL RED CARD
The referees have since come under fire for issuing Jason Hoffman a straight red-card. To rub further salt in the wound, under FFA rules, the Jets aren’t allowed to appeal the one-game suspension. One of Australian football’s leading analysts slamming the send off, sensationally claiming that big clubs like Sydney FC are being favoured by…