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Third Time Lucky For Mariners?

Third Time Lucky For Mariners?

CENTRAL Coast skipper Alex Wilkinson says he couldn't bear losing three Grand Finals after the Mariners qualified for their third decider in six years with a 1-0 win over Gold Coast on Saturday. 5 Mar 2011
Simon Out To Prove He's Fit

Simon Out To Prove He's Fit

CENTRAL Coast Mariners striker Matt Simon will need a full training session today to have any hope of playing against Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night. 4 Mar 2011
Central Coast Mariners Training Pic Special

Central Coast Mariners Training Pic Special

Graham Arnold put his charges through their paces as the Mariners prepare for their do or die clash with Gold Coast United on Saturday. Pics by Kevin Airs/www.words-and-pix.com 3 Mar 2011
United Go For Shock

United Go For Shock

GOLD Coast United will have to provide a third-straight surprise when they visit Bluetongue Stadium to face Central Coast if they are to reach their first ever grand final as Brisbane wait. 3 Mar 2011
A Champion Incentive To Stay

A Champion Incentive To Stay

GOLD Coast United believe securing Asian Champions League football could be the key to prevent Shane Smeltz heading west to join Perth Glory. 3 Mar 2011
Glory Admit Their Smeltz Pursuit

Glory Admit Their Smeltz Pursuit

PERTH Glory coach Ian Ferguson has denied speculation his club already has an agreement to sign Gold Coast United striker Shane Smeltz for next season...but they do want him. 2 Mar 2011
Franjic: We Still Have The Edge

Franjic: We Still Have The Edge

CENTRAL Coast Mariners may have a 'psychological' edge while Gold Coast United feel 'invincible', but Roar defender Ivan Franjic says his side is still the top dog in the A-League. 1 Mar 2011
Miron Relishing A Derby Final

Miron Relishing A Derby Final

GOLD Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg said he is 'dying' to meet local rival Brisbane Roar in the grand final after an epic 3-2 win against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday. 28 Feb 2011
Mariners Might Be The Ones

Mariners Might Be The Ones

BRISBANE Roar may have deservedly won the right to host the grand final, but Mariners boss Graham Arnold claimed a “psychological win” as his team showed they might provide a shock. 28 Feb 2011
Freak Accident Injures Simon

Freak Accident Injures Simon

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have suffered a major setback in their bid to overcome Brisbane Roar tomorrow with striker Matt Simon ruled out after injuring himself while walking his dog. 25 Feb 2011
Dino: Desire Is The Key

Dino: Desire Is The Key

EXCLUSIVE: Gold Coast’s Dino Djulbic says focusing on Adelaide United’s star-studded attack is a red herring – desperation will be the key in Sunday’s A-League elimination final at Hindmarsh. 24 Feb 2011
Kwasnik: Mission Is Possible

Kwasnik: Mission Is Possible

CENTRAL Coast Mariners striker Adam Kwasnik says the club's previous overturning of a two-goal finals deficit is proof the task against Brisbane Roar this weekend is not mission impossible. 24 Feb 2011
Thwaite's Crucial Insider Info

Thwaite's Crucial Insider Info

DINO Djulbic's injury-time winner was a set play straight from the training field and designed to exploit Melbourne Victory's biggest weakness, according to stand-in captain Michael Thwaite. 21 Feb 2011
Mariners Sweat On Simon Fitness

Mariners Sweat On Simon Fitness

INJURED Central Coast striker Matt Simon will not be risked in Saturday night's major semi-final showdown against Brisbane at Gosford unless he is 100 percent. 18 Feb 2011
A-League Hotshots: Bruce Djite

A-League Hotshots: Bruce Djite

AFTER a two-year foray in Turkey, Socceroo frontman Djite returned to the A-League to try to fill the goal-happy boots of Shane Smeltz on the Gold Coast 17 Feb 2011
A-League Duo Head To Indonesia

A-League Duo Head To Indonesia

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington’s Troy Hearfield and Mariner Chris Doig have signed loan deals with Indonesian outfit Pelita Jaya, who are coached by Aussie Misha Radovic and bankrolled by billionaire Nirwan Bakrie. 17 Feb 2011