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We Must Defend As A Team: McKinna

We Must Defend As A Team: McKinna

LAWRIE McKinna has stressed the need for his players to 'defend as a team' as they prepare to tackle Melbourne Victory at Telstra Dome tonight. 16 Jan 2009
Lawrie Says: Simon, Stay!

Lawrie Says: Simon, Stay!

EXCLUSIVE: Central Coast supremo Lawrie McKinna is urging Matt Simon to stay one more season in the A-League before considering a move to Europe. 15 Jan 2009
Mariners Eye Keith Gillespie

Mariners Eye Keith Gillespie

EXCLUSIVE: Central Coast Mariners have resumed their interest in signing Northern Ireland and Sheffield United winger Keith Gillespie during the January transfer window. 15 Jan 2009
O'Grady, Owens To Return For Mariners

O'Grady, Owens To Return For Mariners

PAUL O'Grady and Greg Owens have been including in an extended Central Coast Mariners squad for Friday night's Hyundai A-League blockbuster against Melbourne Victory. 14 Jan 2009
New Finals Bid For Super Dave

New Finals Bid For Super Dave

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna believes David Carney could play up to 11 games for the Mariners if he can sign the out-of-favour Sheffield United winger on loan as a marquee this month. 13 Jan 2009
Roar Edge Coast In Seven Goal Thriller

Roar Edge Coast In Seven Goal Thriller

QUEENSLAND Roar edged out Central Coast Mariners 4-3 in a cracking encounter at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night. 10 Jan 2009
Branko Backs Coast In Asia

Branko Backs Coast In Asia

EXCLUSIVE: Former Sydney FC coach Branko Culina says Central Coast's ability to play on the counter gives them an advantage in Asia – but he reckons Newcastle have to tweak their game plan. 9 Jan 2009
McKinna Wants Roaring Finale

McKinna Wants Roaring Finale

LAWRIE McKinna's focus has swiftly switched from Asia back to Australia as he looks for a perfect A-League finish and the retention of the premiers' plate. 8 Jan 2009
Mariners To Tour China

Mariners To Tour China

LAWRIE McKinna says his Mariners side will likely tour China to keep match fit during the group stages of the Asian Champions League tournament.
7 Jan 2009
Aussies Dodge The Big Guns

Aussies Dodge The Big Guns

NEWCASTLE and Central Coast have been handed favourable groups after the draw for the group stage of the Asian Champions League took place in Dubai on Tuesday. 7 Jan 2009
McKinna Greedy For Extra ACL

McKinna Greedy For Extra ACL

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna has yet to enjoy his first taste of action in the Asian Champions League and yet he's already demanding a second helping. 6 Jan 2009
'This Is No Two Horse Race...'

'This Is No Two Horse Race...'

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna believes his team's push to retain the Premier's Plate can only be aided by the club's final tough trio of fixtures. 5 Jan 2009
Mariners; We'll Survive Jedi Bye-Bye

Mariners; We'll Survive Jedi Bye-Bye

CENTRAL Coast midfielder Matthew Osman believes his side can cover the loss of Mile Jedinak and remain on track for a finals berth in the final three rounds of the season. 5 Jan 2009
Jedi Ends Mariners Stint With Three Points

Jedi Ends Mariners Stint With Three Points

A SPECTACULAR volley from Central Coast midfielder John Hutchinson fired the Mariners to the top of the A-League table at Bluetongue Stadium on the night Mile Jedinak said his goodbyes. 1 Jan 2009
McKinna Hails Hero Hutch

McKinna Hails Hero Hutch

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna hailed the 'special' strike that saw off Perth Glory but match-winner John Hutchinson hadn't thought his shot was net-bound. 1 Jan 2009
Jedi's Rally Cry

Jedi's Rally Cry

EXCLUSIVE On the eve of his last game for the club, departing Central Coast Mariner Mile Jedinak has exhorted his teammates to go on and win the A-League crown. 30 Dec 2008