Inaugurated in 2004, Central Coast Mariners FC is proud to be the first ever professional sporting entity to represent the Central Coast region on a national and international sporting stage. As a foundation team in the Hyundai A-League, we are one of ten sides competing annually for the ultimate prize in Australian Club football.
Since our inception we have worked diligently with the local community, seeking positive outcomes both on and off the football pitch. We regularly pledge our support to a variety of initiatives that we believe enhance not only our Club brand, but also the lives of people within the Central Coast community.
On the pitch, Central Coast Mariners have been one of the most successful teams in the relatively short history of the Hyundai A-League. With two Hyundai A-League premierships, three Hyundai A-League Grand Final appearances and two AFC Champions League campaigns already to our name, our record is strong, and our future undoubtedly bright.
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Club Achievements
2011-12:• Hyundai A-League Premiers
• National Youth League Champions
• Participation in 2012 AFC Champions League – first ever win in competition is a 5-1 triumph over China’s Tianjin Teda FC
• Defeated Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic FC 1-0 in an International Friendly in Sydney, Australia
2010-11:
• Hyundai A-League Grand Final Runners-Up
2008-09:
• Qualified for Hyundai A-League Finals
• Competed in 2009 AFC Champions League
2007-08:
• Hyundai A-League Premiers
• Hyundai A-League Grand Final Runners-Up
2006-07:
• Pre-Season Cup Runners-Up
2005-06:
• Hyundai A-League Grand Final Runners-Up
• Pre-Season Cup Champions
Board and management
Board of DirectorsChairman – Peter Turnbull
Director – Kevin McCabe
Director – Michael Charlesworth
Director – Bob Graham
Management Team
Chief Executive Officer – John McKay
Marketing Manager – Grant Cremer
Football Operations Co-ordinator – Sharon Pearce
Media and Communications Manager – Ben O’Neill
Merchandise & Logistics Manager – Cassandra Palasty
Membership Co-ordinator – Anne Bailey
Marketing Assistant - Carly Carmichael
Football Department
Head Coach – Graham Arnold
Assistant Coach – Phil Moss
Goalkeeping Coach – John Crawley
Head of Sports Science – Andrew Clark
General Manager, Football - Lawrie McKinna
National Youth League Head Coach – John McLafferty
Youth Development Co-ordinator – Damien Brown
Physiotherapist - Andrew Nealon
Team Manager / Gear Steward / Masseur – Rik Katte
Masseur / Team Assistant - Paul McNab