Compared to last season’s bold kit that was yellow from top-to-toe with the infamous Central Coast Stadium palm trees front and centre, the Mariners have worked closely with Umbro on a classic design that features a striking navy stripe down the sides and navy socks. 

But it still retains a very specific link to Gosford with the co-ordinates of the stadium featured on the top of the neck of the new shirt - and four more modestly-sized palm trees still lurk on the back.

The Mariners announced in June that they would be switching kit suppliers to Umbro for the next two Hyundai A-League seasons at least.

And today, the new-look kits were launched at the Entertainment Grounds in Gosford, with both the yellow home kit and navy blue away kit on display.

Central Coast Mariners’ CEO, Shaun Mielekamp - currently hunting a replacement for head coach Tony Walmsley who was fired earlier this week - said he was looking forward to the season ahead.

“The unveiling of our new kit is another reason to be excited for the Hyundai A-League 2016/17 season,” Mielekamp said. “We would like to thank Umbro for delivering a classic design that is a striking bright yellow.

“This is an enthralling season for the club."

He added: "The navy colouring represents the unknown and exciting opportunities when travelling away but with the co-ordinates and palm trees of Central Coast Stadium stamped on the top of the neck, we will take a small piece of the Central Coast with us wherever we go. 

“Our new jersey is bright but our future is even brighter.”

Another teal/sky blue shirt design tweeted by fan group Yellow Army appears to be either a training top or alternate keeper's shirt, despite being hailed as the club's new away kit by the fans.