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Arnold Happy But Work Ahead

Arnold Happy But Work Ahead

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold was happy with his side's 2-2 draw with Sydney FC on Saturday but acknowledges there's still much work to be done ahead of the season proper. 18 Jul 2010
All Square At Showgrounds

All Square At Showgrounds

REIGNING A-League champions Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners played out a tight 2-2 draw in their pre-season friendly at the Sydney Showground on Saturday night. 17 Jul 2010
Smeltz Heading Back To United

Smeltz Heading Back To United

STAR A-League striker Shane Smeltz will return to Australia days after moving to Chinese club Shandong Luneng, with family reasons reportedly the reason he will come back. 17 Jul 2010
Blades Stint For Mariners Duo

Blades Stint For Mariners Duo

CENTRAL Coast Mariners youngsters Trent Sainsbury and Marc Warren are to experience a two-week training stint with English Championship outfit Sheffield United. 16 Jul 2010
Danning Set For Sydney Return

Danning Set For Sydney Return

SYDNEY FC could welcome back Kofi Danning after a long injury lay-off when they face Central Coast Mariners at Sydney Showground on Saturday night. 16 Jul 2010
Bleiberg: 'Pires Is Still Class'

Bleiberg: 'Pires Is Still Class'

MIRON Bleiberg has admitted Euro veteran Robert Pires is top of his shopping list as he looks for a big name to replace strike ace Shane Smeltz. 15 Jul 2010
Culina Insists He's Staying At Gold Coast

Culina Insists He's Staying At Gold Coast

SPECULATION is mounting that Gold Coast United and the A-League may yet lose flagship star Jason Culina but the Socceroo is insisting he will see out his contract. 15 Jul 2010
Mariners Keep Winning

Mariners Keep Winning

CENTRAL Coast Mariners fought off a gallant effort by the cream of the FMS Central Coast Premier League to post a 5-0 victory and keep alive their unbeaten start to the Pre-Season. 14 Jul 2010
Pires On Gold Coast Radar

Pires On Gold Coast Radar

CLIVE Palmer is ready to bankroll a big-money offer for former Arsenal and current Villarreal FC attacking midfielder Robert Pires after an audacious inquiry for Raul failed to eventuate. 14 Jul 2010
Porter: We'll Live Without Smeltz

Porter: We'll Live Without Smeltz

GOLD Coast United striker Joel Porter believes Shane Smeltz's move to China will open the door for United's young talent to step into the spotlight next season. 14 Jul 2010
Smeltz Set For Chinese Switch

Smeltz Set For Chinese Switch

GOLD Coast United striker Shane Smeltz is set to finalise a transfer to Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng over the next few days and will fly to China early on Monday to complete his medical after United agreed an undisclosed fee for the New Zealand international. 11 Jul 2010
Gold Coast Set To Lose Smeltz

Gold Coast Set To Lose Smeltz

GOLD Coast United boss Miron Bleiberg is resigned to losing Shane Smeltz before the start of the season after the All Whites striker's World Cup displays. 10 Jul 2010
Bas Reveals Spain Tip

Bas Reveals Spain Tip

GOLD Coast United's Dutch defender Bas van den Brink is desperately hoping his pre-World Cup prediction that Spain would win the tournament proves wide of the mark. 9 Jul 2010
Mariners Score Two From Two

Mariners Score Two From Two

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have completed a perfect road trip to Canberra with a 4-1 victory over ACT Premier League side Belconnen United for their second win on tour. 8 Jul 2010
Panta Cleans Up His Act

Panta Cleans Up His Act

GOLD Coast United's Steve Pantelidis has vowed to clean up his disciplinary act this season thanks to some help from a psychologist. 7 Jul 2010
Showground Date For Rivals

Showground Date For Rivals

SYDNEY Showground will host its first football match when Sydney FC take on Central Coast Mariners in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 17. 7 Jul 2010