return to page    Members and supporters invited to Mariners Fans Day [Wednesday 13 August, 2008] Members and supporters invited to Mariners Fans Day Central Coast Mariners Members and supporters are invited to join the Mariners’ season four squad at Bluetongue Stadium this Sunday, 17 August, from 11am to 1pm to celebrate the start of the 2008/09 H more info Mariners and Bosnich steal the show at Bluetongue [Thursday 31 July, 2008] The Central Coast Mariners’ Pre-Season Cup aspirations are alive and well following a dominant and convincing 3-0 triumph over southern rivals Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium this afternoon. Goals from Bradley Porter, Sasho Petrovski and Nik Mrdja sec more info Bosnich to make his mark from the start [Friday 25 July, 2008] Bosnich to make his mark from the start Central Coast Mariners Football Manager Lawrie McKinna today confirmed that Qantas Socceroo icon and Mariners triallist Mark Bosnich will start the Mariners’ Pre-Season Cup, Round 2 clash against Sydney FC at Blu more info Mariners will lift for Sydney challenge: McKinna [Friday 25 July, 2008] Mariners will lift for Sydney challenge: McKinna Qantas Socceroo icon and Central Coast Mariners triallist Mark Bosnich is the standout inclusion in the Mariners’ squad to take on Sydney FC in Round 2 of the 2008 Pre-Season Cup at Bluetongue Stadium on more info Tickets on sale for Pre-Season Cup derby [Wednesday 16 July, 2008] Tickets on sale for Pre-Season Cup derby Tickets for the Central Coast Mariners’ 2008 Pre-Season Cup clash on Sunday, 27 July against southern rivals Sydney FC, the current home of former Mariners star John Aloisi, are now on sale through Ticketek. more info Early Bird Membership offer ends today [Friday 4 July, 2008] Early Bird Membership offer ends today New and returning Central Coast Mariners Members have until close of business today to sign up for the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 season in order to secure their exclusive season four Mariners calendar. Over 2,5 more info SEA EAGLES BACK CENTRAL COAST GIRL FOR WORLD TITLES [Wednesday 18 June, 2008] SEA EAGLES BACK CENTRAL COAST GIRL FOR WORLD TITLES The Manly Sea Eagles NRL players are backing nine year old Noraville bare foot water ski whiz Riley Mckay in next year's world championships in New Zealand. Manly captain Matt Orford met Riley more info BAY 16 The Marinators [Monday 16 June, 2008] In an attempt to address some overcrowding and security issues at some Central Coast Mariners games, Bay 16 at Bluetongue Stadium is now a ‘reserved seating’ area. The unofficial supporters group ‘The Marinators’ that frequent Bay 16 have long ba more info Head Coach Jason Taylor calls on Central Coast-based Rabbitohs to support the team in Gosford. [Tuesday 20 May, 2008] • Head Coach Jason Taylor calls on Central Coast-based Rabbitohs to support the team in Gosford. The South Sydney Rabbitohs have already won once in Gosford in 2008 and will be looking for their second victory on the turf at Bluetongue Stadium on Satur more info MEET THE SEA EAGLES AT OPEN DAY AT BLUETONGUE STADIUM [Monday 12 May, 2008] The Manly Sea Eagles will hold an open day for fans at Bluetongue Stadium this Friday, May 16 from 4pm to 5pm. Entry to this open session is via the western side of the Stadium (bridge side) only. Tickets for Saturday’s game will also be on sale at t more info ORFORD'S GOSFORD PROMISE [Thursday 1 May, 2008] ORFORD'S GOSFORD PROMISE Former Gosford Townie Matt Orford says the Manly Sea Eagles will match the North Queensland Cowboys in speed and power on May 17 at Bluetongue Stadium. Orford has been in brilliant form in the more info NRL Junior passes [Friday 18 April, 2008] The Sydney Roosters wish to advise that the NRL issued Junior League and Schoolboy passes will allow entry into this Sunday Heritage Round game against the Newcastle Knights at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford. These passes will enable access to the Ge more info Meet the Sydney Roosters this Saturday [Tuesday 15 April, 2008] Meet the Sydney Roosters this Saturday Meet the Sydney Roosters this Saturday 19 April at Bluetongue Stadium ahead of their Heritage Round game against the Newcastle Knights. See the players train from 3pm and afterwards get your favourite players a more info BE PART OF HISTORY AT BLUETONGUE STADIUM [Monday 31 March, 2008] You’ll be taken back in time to 1908 when the Roosters clash with the Knights on Sunday April 20th at Bluetongue Stadium in the NRL’s Heritage Round. Both clubs will be wearing the original strips worn when the game first kicked off. There will be n more info Mariners net Qantas Socceroo Elrich for two seasons [Monday 10 March, 2008] The Central Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League 2008/09 aspirations and subsequent 2009 AFC Champions League prospects received a major boost today, with the acquisition of Qantas Socceroo and former Wellington Phoenix flyer Ahmad Elrich for two seasons. more info Fans farewell for Mariners at Gosford waterfront on Saturday [Saturday 23 February, 2008] Central Coast Mariners Members and supporters are invited to the Gosford waterfront this coming Saturday to farewell the team ahead of their sojourn to the state capital where they will contest the Hyundai A-League 2008 Grand Final against the Newcastle J more info Souths V Sharks [Monday 18 February, 2008] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 15 February 2008 • Tickets on sale for Rabbitohs vs Sharks pre-season match • SSFC Memberships and merchandise also available for Rabbitohs supporters Tickets for the Rabbitohs’ pre-season match against the Cronulla-Sutherland S more info Unchanged Mariners primed for derby [Saturday 9 February, 2008] For only the second time this Hyundai A-League campaign, the Central Coast Mariners have been afforded the luxury of naming an unchanged squad – a major positive ahead of Sunday’s crucial Major Semi Final – 2nd Leg match up against the Newcastle Jets. more info FINAL SERIES TICKETING [Monday 21 January, 2008] As the final positions of the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 regular season have been confirmed, we would like to take this opportunity to clarify some important Finals Series ticketing information. As a valued member you will be offered priority access to Fina more info It’s ours! Mariners claim Premiers Plate [Monday 21 January, 2008] The Central Coast Mariners are tonight celebrating their greatest ever on field achievement, having claimed the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 Premiers Plate following today’s completion of the final round of the season three home and away campaign. The Mar more info Aloisi to wear armband in fixture for the fans [Friday 18 January, 2008] On the occasion of his first meeting against brother and Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi, Central Coast Mariners striker John Aloisi will wear the captain’s armband at Bluetongue Stadium tomorrow in a match that Football Manager Lawrie McKinna has more info Spectators bound for derby urged to pre-buy [Thursday 10 January, 2008] On the back of two bumper holiday season attendances at Bluetongue Stadium, spectators planning on attending Saturday’s blockbuster derby match up between the Central Coast Mariners and the Newcastle Jets have been encouraged to pre-buy and arrive early s more info Aloisi ‘confident’ of contributing to quest for Victory [Friday 28 December, 2007] Central Coast Mariners striker John Aloisi is confident of lining up for the yellow and navy at Bluetongue Stadium on New Year’s Eve, having returned to post-Christmas training with his team-mates in high spirits this morning. Aloisi is one of three pl more info New Year’s Eve partygoers urged to pre-buy [Friday 28 December, 2007] With another massive Bluetongue Stadium attendance forecast for Monday’s New Year’s Eve Hyundai A-League blockbuster between the Central Coast Mariners and the Melbourne Victory, patrons yet to purchase their tickets have been strongly encouraged to do so more info 22 December announced as revised match date [Monday 3 December, 2007] 22 December announced as revised match date The Central Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League Round 15 fixture against Sydney FC has been rescheduled for Saturday, 22 December at 7pm at Bluetongue Stadium, following the forced postponement of the match last more info Extreme weather forces postponement [Monday 3 December, 2007] Extreme weather forces postponement Extreme weather has forced the postponement of today’s Hyundai A-League fixture between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium. Constant rain fall overnight and throughout the day made for more info Celebrities and supporters match postponed [Saturday 1 December, 2007] conditions on the Central Coast. The main fixture between the Central Coast Mariners and their southern rivals, Sydney FC, will go ahead as planned; with kick off at 7pm Tickets are now on sale from Ticketek outlets, from the Ticketek website – www. more info CELEBRITIES AND SUPPORTERS MATCH POSTPONED-MAIN GAME STILL ON [Saturday 1 December, 2007] The curtain raiser fixture between a team of celebrities and a team of supporters at Bluetongue Stadium this evening has been postponed until further notice, due to inclement weather conditions on the Central Coast. The main fixture between the Central more info EXTREME WEATHER FORCES POSTPONEMENT [Saturday 1 December, 2007] Extreme weather has forced the postponement of today’s Hyundai A-League fixture between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium. Constant rain fall overnight and throughout the day made for dangerous conditions at Bluetongue Stad more info Extreme weather forces postponement [Saturday 1 December, 2007] Extreme weather has forced the postponement of today’s Hyundai A-League fixture between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC at Bluetongue Stadium. Constant rain fall overnight and throughout the day made for dangerous conditions at Bluetongue Stad more info Celebrities to take on supporters in Mariners curtain raiser [Monday 26 November, 2007] The stars will be out at Bluetongue Stadium this Saturday for the Central Coast Mariners Hyundai A-League fixture against Sydney FC, with Hollywood star Anthony La Paglia set to make an appearance as part of a celebrity side to take on a team of Mariners more info ARNOLD CALLS FOR HOME SUPPORT [Friday 16 November, 2007] ARNOLD CALLS FOR HOME SUPPORT AS QANTAS UNDER 23s FACE CRUCIAL OLYMPIC QUALIFYING MATCH Qantas Under 23s coach Graham Arnold has called for home support ahead of Australia’s crucial final home qualifying match for the 2008 Beijing Olympics against more info Aloisi double sends Mariners six clear [Monday 12 November, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have re-established their comfortable lead at the top of the Hyundai A-League after downing fellow mid-season high flyers Adelaide United 2-0 at Bluetongue Stadium this evening, with Qantas Socceroo legend John Aloisi scoring hi more info Three days remain for kids to claim their free tickets [Thursday 8 November, 2007] Primary school students on the Central Coast have only three days left to validate their free entry to Bluetongue Stadium this Saturday, 10 November, for the Central Coast Mariners’ Hyundai A-League match up against last season’s grand finalists Adelaide more info MARINERS DOWN DOGGED CHAMPIONS AT HOME [Monday 5 November, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have reclaimed their place at the top of the Hyundai A-League following a sensational 2-1 triumph over a resolute nine-man Melbourne Victory outfit at Bluetongue Stadium this evening. Drama was never more than a moment away t more info Five new faces for Melbourne meeting [Friday 2 November, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have been boosted by five fresh inclusions to their squad to face the Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium this Sunday, including that of captain and record caps accumulator Alex Wilkinson and all-time leading goal scorer Ada more info Sydney prevail in five goal spectacular [Monday 29 October, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have been defeated by the odd goal in five by southern rivals Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium today, with the inaugural Hyundai A-League champions claiming a 3-2 win in one of the most entertaining and absorbing encount more info Mariners land Socceroo marvel Aloisi [Monday 22 October, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have today confirmed arguably the biggest recruitment coup in Hyundai A-League history, by announcing Qantas Socceroo legend and Australian sporting icon John Aloisi as the newest addition to their playing roster for season thre more info ALL TO PLAY FOR IN GOSFORD NEXT MONTH AFTER QANTAS UNDER 23s DRAW IN LEBANON [Friday 19 October, 2007] The Qantas Under 23s match against Iraq at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford next month is likely to go a long to deciding the fate of Australia’s 2008 Olympic Qualifying campaign after Graham Arnold’s team played out a scoreless draw against Lebanon in Beiru more info Smoke Free Environment -New Stadium Policy [Sunday 7 October, 2007] For the health and safety of all patrons the stadium has introduced the following new procedures for the smoking community. Visitors to the stadium who wish to smoke can do so by exiting the East or West ticket gates and proceed outside the venue to the d more info Rays Keep the Faith for Semifinal [Wednesday 3 October, 2007] Rays Keep the Faith for Semifinal Imagetec Central Coast Rays head coach John McKee has named an unchanged side to take on the Perth Spirit in Saturday’s Mazda Australian Rugby Championship semifinal in Gosford. The Rays won their last four matches more info UNSTOPPABLE MARINERS CONTINUE CHARGE [Monday 24 September, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have continued their exceptional start to the new Hyundai A-League season after downing a determined Perth Glory outfit 1-0 at Bluetongue Stadium this evening. Off-season recruit Sasho Petrovski was the hero for the home side more info MORE OF MORI FOR MARINERS [Friday 21 September, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s Hyundai A-League encounter against the Perth Glory at Bluetongue Stadium, with Australian goal scoring legend Damian Mori joining the Mariners’ squad as a short-term injury replaceme more info MARINERS REMAIN UNBEATEN AFTER TOUGH DRAW [Monday 17 September, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners’ stay at the top of the Hyundai A-League has been maintained following a hard-earned 0-0 stalemate with reigning champions the Melbourne Victory at the Telstra Dome tonight. In what was one of the more diligent performances o more info Clinical Australia notch second straight win [Thursday 13 September, 2007] The Qantas Under 23’s remain on track to secure a berth at the 2008 Olympic Games after convincingly defeating Group A rivals Lebanon 3-0 at Bluetongue Stadium tonight. Strikes from Nick Ward and Mark Bridge sent Australia to the break with a two goal more info MAGNIFICENT MARINERS GO SEVEN CLEAR [Friday 7 September, 2007] Perhaps not as pretty as recent weeks, but just as effective – the Central Coast Mariners have recorded a dogged and industrious 1-0 win over the Queensland Roar at Suncorp Stadium tonight to soar seven points clear at the top of the Hyundai A-League. more info SENSATIONAL MARINERS GO BACK TO BACK [Monday 3 September, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have produced one of the more breathtaking first-half performances of their short history to down Hyundai A-League newcomers the Wellington Phoenix 3-0 in their Round 2 encounter at Bluetongue Stadium tonight. Led by an inspi more info Petrovski inspires first-up win [Monday 27 August, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have ex-Sydney FC marksman Sasho Petrovski to thank for an outstanding 1-0 triumph over their southern rivals at a sodden Sydney Football Stadium tonight. In surely the most gripping opening day match of the Mariners’ sh more info Hewat & Baxter to Start for Rays in First Home Game [Wednesday 15 August, 2007] IMAGETEC CENTRAL COAST RAYS MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 15 August 2007 Hewat & Baxter to Start for Rays in First Home Game Prop Al Baxter and fullback Peter Hewat will make their first appearance for the Imagetec Central Coast Rays this Saturday aga more info IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS - Re Sea Eagles vs Knights [Thursday 2 August, 2007] IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS - Re Sea Eagles vs Knights Manly’s Round 22 game against the Newcastle Knights at Bluetongue Stadium will not be shown live on TV, but will be replayed at 9:30pm on Channel Nine after the Tigers vs Roosters match. We urge al more info Spectacular display secures home semi for Mariners [Monday 30 July, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have booked a Pre-Season Cup semi final at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium after thrashing southern rivals Sydney FC 3-0 at Canberra Stadium today. Matthew Osman, Adam Kwasnik and Andre Gumprecht provided the goals for the y more info Brown and Vidmar return for Group B decider [Friday 27 July, 2007] Former Canberra-based flyer Damien Brown and Socceroo legend Tony Vidmar are the new faces in the Central Coast Mariners’ extended squad bound for the nation’s capital, where they will be attempting to secure top spot in Group B of the Pre-Season Cup aga more info Charity begins at home [Saturday 7 July, 2007] Charity begins at home In support of local charity 2GO’s Give Me 5 For Kids, entry to the Central Coast Mariners’ opening 2007 Pre-Season Cup match against the Wellington Phoenix at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, 14 July will be free of more info Mariners Members eclipse 2,000 two months out from kick off [Friday 29 June, 2007] Central Coast Mariners Media Release Thursday, 28 June 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mariners Members eclipse 2,000 two months out from kick off 64 days out from the first Hyun more info New Look & New Sponsor Has Rays Ready to Launch [Monday 18 June, 2007] New Look & New Sponsor Has Rays Ready to Launch The Central Coast Rays are all set to launch into the inaugural Mazda Australian Rugby Championship, with a bold new jersey and leading office supplier Imagetec on board as the side’s first nami more info [Tuesday 12 June, 2007] Central Coast Rays Jersey Launch Friday The official jersey launch for the Central Coast Rays Australian Rugby Championship representative side will take place this Friday, June 15, in Gosford. The Rays naming rights sponsor for the 2007 ARC season more info Heffernan home and here to stay until 2010 [Thursday 7 June, 2007] Heffernan home and here to stay until 2010 The Central Coast Mariners have received a major boost ahead of their third Hyundai A-League campaign, with season one sensation and Mariners crowd favourite Dean Heffernan signing on with the Central Coast more info ROOSTERS V KNIGHTS TICKET SALES HOTTING UP [Thursday 17 May, 2007] Gosford ticket sales hotting up Ticket sales are already picking up pace for the Roosters v Knights game at Bluetongue Stadium in Round 12 with fans keen to see these two teams take to the field in this ‘footy friendly’ stadium. Neither team has a h more info CORPORATE PACKAGES FOR ROOSTERS V KNIGHTS [Monday 30 April, 2007] NRL round 12 Saturday 2 June Be part of the action when Roosters return to the coast for NRL Round 12 to take on the Knights. Enjoy the game in style from your own Premium Suite, Open Tennis Box or the Corporate Lounge. Don’t miss out on more info MARINERS TO LINEUP AGAINST SOUTHERN RIVALS IN SEASON OPENER [Monday 23 April, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners has been granted the honour of opening the Hyundai A-League 2007/08 season away to Sydney FC, in the first of many salivating fixtures that await the yellow and navy throughout their third campaign. The Mariners will kic more info BROWN AND O’GRADY RE-SIGN FOR SEASON THREE [Thursday 19 April, 2007] Foundation Central Coast Mariners squad members Damien Brown and Paul O’Grady have each put pen to paper on new deals with the yellow and navy, which will see the pair remain an ongoing part of the Mariners. Brown, the Mariners’ historic first eve more info Access passes for Sunday [Friday 13 April, 2007] If you are holding an SSFC 13-game Membership pass you WILL have access to Bluetongue Stadium this Sunday. This includes: 13-game Red and Green Membership 13-game Cardinal Membership 13-game Myrtle Membership SSFC Gold Membership SSFC Plat more info Tickets are selling fast [Wednesday 11 April, 2007] Tickets are selling fast for Sunday’s NRL Round 5 game between Souths and the Knights As the stadium is a fully seated venue and due to the large number of general admission (GA) tickets already sold the area allocated to junior season NRL passes i more info OUTSTANDING VUKOVIC CLAIMS MARINERS MEDAL [Monday 2 April, 2007] OUTSTANDING VUKOVIC CLAIMS MARINERS MEDAL Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic was awarded the Mariners’ top honour – the Mariners Medal, at last night’s second annual Mariners Medal Dinner at Mingara Recreation Club. Vukovic, 21, was more info MARINERS WELCOME OWENS FOR SEASON THREE [Monday 12 March, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners today added highly rated former Adelaide United midfielder and Australian youth international Greg Owens to their playing roster for the 2007/08 Hyundai A-League season. One of the most gifted and elegant attackers ever to more info Roosters Big Guns heading to Gosford [Tuesday 27 February, 2007] Roosters Big Guns heading to Gosford Sydney Roosters big guns Anthony Minichello, Braith Anasta and Craig Fitzgibbon will make their first appearance for the 2007 season in a full strength line up this Saturday night 3 March for the clash against the P more info JEDINAK SIGNS PERMANENT DEAL FOR 2007/08 [Monday 26 February, 2007] JEDINAK SIGNS PERMANENT DEAL FOR 2007/08 Former Australian youth international Mile Jedinak is the latest player to be added to the Central Coast Mariners’ playing roster for the 2007/08 Hyundai A-League season. The 22-year-old midfielder to more info Strong Sharks side to take on Souths [Tuesday 20 February, 2007] Strong Sharks side to take on Souths Coach Ricky Stuart has named a strong Sharks side for his teams second trail match of the year, with skipper Brett Kimmorley, origin forward Paul Gallen and 2006 Sharks Player of the Year Greg Bird set to make the more info MARINERS RE-SIGN FOUR [Monday 19 February, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners’ preparations for their third Hyundai A-League campaign gathered further momentum today with the announcement that off-contract squad members Adam Kwasnik, Matthew Osman, Bradley Porter and Matthew Trott have been re-signed for more info MARINERS SWOOP FOR LEADING MARKSMAN PETROVSKI [Monday 12 February, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have commenced their 2007/08 recruitment campaign with the signing of Socceroo striker and leading Hyundai A-League marksman Sasho Petrovski. Petrovski, 31, is the equal third most prolific goal scorer in Hyundai A-League his more info MARINERS FAREWELL SEASON WITH LOSS TO REDS [Monday 22 January, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners have ended their second Hyundai A-League campaign with a 3-1 loss to finals bound Adelaide United at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium tonight. The Mariners thus finished the 2006/07 season in sixth place, with Tom Pondeljak’s more info Mariners 125,000th Spectator [Friday 19 January, 2007] - The 125,000th spectator to attend a Central Coast Mariners match at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium this current campaign will pass through the gates on Sunday. Spectator number 1,304 will be the 125,000th person to attend the Central Coast’s idyllic b more info MARINERS SEASON IN THE BALANCE FOLLOWING STALEMATE [Friday 12 January, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners’ hopes for a second consecutive Hyundai A-League finals series berth have been left hanging by a thread following a frustrating 0-0 stalemate against the New Zealand Knights at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium tonight. The Ma more info DERBY DESPAIR FOR DESPERATE MARINERS [Monday 8 January, 2007] The Central Coast Mariners’ 2006/07 Hyundai A-League finals series ambitions have been dealt a savage blow following their 1-0 loss to northern rivals the Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium tonight. The Mariners’ third straight loss, the first t more info