The Central Coast Mariners Post
Market27 Aug 2035
Central Coast Mariners say no — this time
The offer from Sydney FC for Haine Eames was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Market27 Aug 2035
Rhys Burns puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Central Coast Mariners, and it is not being withdrawn.
Boardroom27 Aug 2035
The scrutiny sharpens at Central Coast Mariners
Nobody upstairs has said anything, which is the loudest thing they could do. Results buy silence in this game; the account at Central Coast Mariners is running low.
Squad27 Aug 2035
Words exchanged at Central Coast Mariners
Haine Eames and a teammate said things this week that will take longer than a week to unsay. It was not about football, and both of them play on Saturday.
The dugout27 Aug 2035
No hiding place for Joel Hall
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Joel Hall, and the manager let it.
Squad27 Aug 2035
Dylan Roberts signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Dylan Roberts commits to Central Coast Mariners for another 3 years.
Transfer targets27 Aug 2035
A loan move for Ben Grant is in the works
Central Coast Mariners have made the call to Sydney FC. No fee, a share of the wages, and a spare shirt in the position where the squad has been thinnest all season.
Transfer targets27 Aug 2035
Central Coast Mariners ask about Nagatomo Miyoshi
A loan enquiry to Nagoya Grampus: cover, or a look at somebody the club cannot afford to buy yet. Either way the answer will come back inside the week.
The dugout27 Aug 2035
Haine Eames knocks on the manager's door
“It had gone on long enough. I would rather have it out than leave it sitting there.” Ten minutes behind a closed door at Central Coast Mariners, and both men came out saying it was fine.
In brief
- The dugout When it matters, Stefan Turner plays
- Market Jason Webb placed on the list
- Squad Welcome back, Jackson Lawrence