The English-born Scot has been pivotal to the Mariners since arriving from Sheffield United four years ago but his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Montgomery already has his A-class coaching licence and is aiming to go for his Pro licence soon, but says he's in no rush to coach yet.

And the midfielder told FourFourTwo's latest issue he is hoping to extend his stay in the A-League by moving off the visa player list when his citizenship is approved this season.

"I'm 34 now and I feel absolutely fantastic," he reveals in the bumper FourFourTwo, on sale now. "I've definitely got a couple of years left on the field.

"At some point I'll look at the situation and what the future holds. Hoepfully that will be with the Mariners. My family is really settled here.

"I applied for citizenship in September and hopefuly that will come through this season which means I'm a non-visa player which, at my age, will be a big bonus.

"I've definitely got a couple of years left on the field so we'll see what happens..."

The interview with Montgomery is part of FourFourTwo's A-League preview special, with every team's tactics analysed, strengths and weaknesses pulled apart and managers under scrutiny.

We also talk to the big name stars from every club, we talent spot ten young players who deserve an A-League contract, and more who should come home to the A-League from overseas.

Plus we reveal the 20 things that will keep you glued to the games this season, and the 20 ways our panel of experts from around the game can fix the A-League for the better.

We also find out where to next for fan power after last season's name and shame disgrace and the boycott that brought a u-turn from the FFA.

All this and much much more in the new issue on sale in newsagents now or delivered to your door (before anyone else if you are a subscriber), and online AT CUT PRICE from iTunes, plus Google Play and Zinio too!