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‘Even a year’: Stajcic won’t give up on Mariners’ youth

‘Even a year’: Stajcic won’t give up on Mariners’ youth

Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic has called for patience while his young team develops into a side that can produce A-League success. 9 Mar 2020
'They don't want to hear it's going to be better': Mariners 'can't sulk forever' says Stajcic

'They don't want to hear it's going to be better': Mariners 'can't sulk forever' says Stajcic

Alen Stajcic says the Mariners "can't sulk forever" after their 6-2 drubbing by Western United and it is important they rebound with a strong performance against Wellington Phoenix. 6 Mar 2020
'You can't look too far ahead – none of us here are happy'

'You can't look too far ahead – none of us here are happy'

Central Coast Mariners are on the road to improvement, but coach Alen Stajcic is not content with just being competitive this A-league season. 24 Feb 2020
Stajcic eyeing consistency from Mariners

Stajcic eyeing consistency from Mariners

Three consecutive losses have knocked the confidence of Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic, who said a lack of consistency will continue to bite his team this A-League season if not corrected. 3 Feb 2020
Wanderers will have motivation: Stajcic

Wanderers will have motivation: Stajcic

Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic is expecting to face a motivated Western Sydney Wanderers in their first A-League appearance since Markus Babbel's sacking. 1 Feb 2020
Coach calls on Mariners to make own luck

Coach calls on Mariners to make own luck

Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic says the Mariners need to make their own luck following a last-gasp 1-0 A-League loss to Brisbane. 26 Jan 2020
Mariners out for redemption against Roar

Mariners out for redemption against Roar

Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic has not given up hope of making the A-League finals despite winning just four games at the season's halfway point. 24 Jan 2020
Mariners coach believes VAR's gone too far

Mariners coach believes VAR's gone too far

Central Coast benefited from VAR overturning a decision on Saturday night, but coach Alen Stajcic believes the controversial A-League technology is not worth the price of passion for fans. 13 Jan 2020
Mariners want some luck against Victory

Mariners want some luck against Victory

Whether it's hitting the woodwork or facing teams coming into form, luck hasn't been on Central Coast's side so far this A-League season. 11 Jan 2020
Struggling Mariners quash McDonald link

Struggling Mariners quash McDonald link

Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic says the results will come for his unlucky A-League team and has rubbished any link with former Socceroo Scott McDonald. 5 Jan 2020
Stajcic content with battling Mariners

Stajcic content with battling Mariners

Central Coast Mariners have not won back-to-back games since December 2017, but coach Alen Stajcic can find positives with his team. 1 Jan 2020
The Stajcic Revolution Commences?

The Stajcic Revolution Commences?

Alen Stajcic has a reputation for being an innovator and a winner. He did it with the Matildas, but could the Central Coast Mariners also have finally turned the corner? 23 Dec 2019
Mariners 'moving into that realm' after breaking unwanted records

Mariners 'moving into that realm' after breaking unwanted records

Central Coast Mariners have proved they can mix it with A-League's best teams and coach Alen Stajcic believes finals are not an unrealistic goal in 2020. 23 Dec 2019
Staj: Our confidence is high

Staj: Our confidence is high

Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic insists confidence levels are actually rising at the Mariners, despite them sitting bottom of the A-League. 21 Dec 2019
Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Football Federation Australia's investigation into Alen Stajcic's sacking from the Matildas has been branded a 'whitewash' by critics. 19 Dec 2019
Mariners coach makes no excuse for loss

Mariners coach makes no excuse for loss

Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic has refused to make any excuses after his side's narrow 1-0 loss to A-League leaders Sydney FC. 15 Dec 2019

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