# Name Twitter handle S B N

1 Mathew Nash (Gk)

2 Storm Roux @Storm_Roux

3 Joshua Rose @Josh_Rose3

4 Jacob Poscoliero

5 Zac Anderson @ZacAnderson4

6 Brent Griffiths @Brent_Griff

7 John Hutchinson (C)

8 Nick Montgomery

9 Mitchell Duke @Mitch_Duke8

10 Anthony Caceres @ACaceres17

11 Nick Fitzgerald @Fitzy_29

12 Liam Reddy (Gk)

13 -

14 Malick Mané

15 Mathew Sim @MattSim11

16 Liam Rose

17 Richard Vernes @VernesRichard

18 Glen Trifiro @Futboltec

19 Matt Simon

20 Anthony Kalik

21 Michael Neill

22 Tom Slater

23 Isaka Cernak @FBallerCulture

24 Hayden Morton @Hayd94

25 Eddy Bosnar @Edoboz

26 Kim Seung-yong

The Loose CannonIssue 15 | Round 2 | Saturday 18 October 2014 | Central Coast Mariners vs. Wellington Phoenix | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | Kick-off: 5:00pm | #CCMvWEL

Today’s match is proudly sponsored by Brightfield Integrated Facilities Management.

Central Coast MarinersHead Coach: Phil Moss

GOALS Wellington PhoenixHead Coach: Ernie Merrick

# Name S B N

1 Glen Moss (Gk)

2 Manny Muscat

3 Reece Caira

4 Roly Bonevacia

5 Michael Boxall

6 Josh Brindell-South

7 Kenny Cunningham

8 Alejandro Gorrin

9 Nathan Burns

10 Michael McGlinchey

11 Jeremy Brockie

12 Tyler Boyd

13 Albert Riera

14 Alex Rufer

15 Jason Hicks

16 Louis Fenton

17 Vince Lia

18 Ben Sigmund

19 Tom Doyle

20 Lewis Italiano (Gk)

21 Roy Krishna

22 Andrew Durante (C)

23 Matthew Ridenton

GOALS

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PROUDLY PINK!Central Coast Mariners will their usual swap yellow and navy get-ups for bright pink kits for today’s match against the ‘Nix in order to make a vibrant and visual statement in support of women’s cancer research, prevention and support services, plus Pink Ribbon Day – an annual initiative organised by Australia’s Cancer Council.

With the backing of Brightfield Integrated

Facilities Management, the Mariners are back in pink for a third season, and are looking to build on the $40,000 raised by the Club over the past two years (in previous association with Mingara) for the Cancer Council.

Every penny donated via the post-match signed jersey auction online, the ten bucks Brightfield are chipping in from every pink jersey sold at today’s game, plus any other donations made by fans, will stay directly in the Central Coast community. Indeed, the cash will be spent to assist with the $60,000 upgrade of the Erina Community Health Centre, in order to turn it into a one-stop information location for those affected by women’s cancers.

Club representatives Adam Kwasnik and Carly Carmichael visited Gosford Hospital during the week to pass around some pink roses to some inspirational women currently fighting cancer. In the Central Coast region, it is predicted that, by 2016, 328 people will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer in a single year, with 67 deaths expected.

Sarah Russell, Cancer Council NSW Community Engagement Manager – Hunter & Central Coast, said: “Cancer Council NSW is an independent cancer charity that receives no government funding, so we are truly blessed to have a partnership with the Mariners – we can’t thank them enough for their support.”

Visit www.facebook.com/pinkribbonday or www.pinkribbonday.com.au to find out more, and stay tuned to www.ccmariners.com.au in the coming weeks for the online auction details.

Throughout Hyundai A-League season 10, we’ll be using words – as well as some classic imagery – to remind Central Coast Mariners supporters of some of the magical moments in the Club’s ten-year history. There have been plenty, so excuse us for the ones we ultimately miss. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane as the season unfolds…

17 February 2006Hyundai A-League 2005/06 Semi Final Leg 2A parochial crowd of more than 17,000 fans packed into Central Coast Stadium to see the Mariners seal a crucial draw against rivals Newcastle Jets to progress through to the preliminary final of the inaugural Hyundai A-League season.The yellow and navy carried a 1-0 advantage into the return leg after Matt Osman fired home 75 minutes into the clash in Newcastle a week earlier, but Newcastle pulled themselves back into the tie when Matt Thompson scored a stunner just before the half

hour mark of the return leg.

With the aggregate scored locked at 1-1 and extra time looming, Dean Heffernan broke the hearts of our northern neighbours with a well placed finish 11 minutes from time as the Mariners of season one continued their march to the first ever Hyundai A-League decider. – Patrick Boddan

Dean Heffernan is mobbed by passionate fans at full time

THAT MAGICAL MARINERS MOMENT!

The Central Coast Mariners Official Supporters Club (CCMOSC) was set up in conjunction with the Central Coast Mariners to provide a visible avenue for fans to engage with the Club.

It will cost you $20 to join the OSC ($10 if you are under 18) – come and talk to us in Dane Drive, e-mail CCMsupportersclub@hotmail.com.au, or visit our Facebook page for more information.

When you join you will receive a member’s gift, regular updates with details of events we are organising, and information regarding CCMOSC merchandise.

Feel free to join us before and after the game at Three Ways Tapas Bar on the Iguana Waterfront to talk all things Mariners and meet some other members of the supporters club.

OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS CLUB UPDATE

Kim Seung-yong and Michael Neill with representatives from Brightfield Integrated Facilities Management plus Mariners Direct Sales Executive, Cameron Stone.

E R I N A

Former Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill, persuaded McGlinchey to turn down a contract with EPL giants Manchester United in order to remain with the Bhoys as a youngster. He also played for New Zealand at the 2012 London Olympics.

Did you know?

#10 MICHAEL MCGLINCHEY

Here we go! It’s derby time! Forget the RBB, it’s all about the MBB!

Cometh the hour, cometh the Duke!

Pure ecstasy

Eddy Bosnar celebrates with

supporters! “Refffffffff!!!”

The fans generating bayside buzz!

Malick Mané makes a threatening run!

PLAYER TO PRESSURE:

McGlinchey Minutes

Position Attacking Midfield Date of Birth 7 January 1987 (27)Place of Birth Wellington, New ZealandHeight 175cm Weight 73kgFormer Clubs Vegalta Sendai (Japan), Central Coast Mariners, Glasgow Celtic, Motherwell (both Scotland)

Next Match (away) | Sunday 2 November | Sydney FC vs. Central Coast Mariners - Hyundai A-League 2014/15 | Round 3 | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Kick-off: 5:00pm | Twitter: @CCMariners #SYDvCCM

Next Home Match | Sunday 9 November | Central Coast Mariners vs. Perth Glory | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | Kick-off: 5:00pm (local) | www.ticketek.com.au | Twitter: @CCMariners #CCMvPER

that sets us apart form other Clubs. Other Clubs definitely have good relationships but that’s the thing about the Mariners, everyone’s willing to work hard for one another so it’s really good.

BI: You’re close mates with Zac Anderson from your days playing at the Queensland Academy of Sport. How did it feel to be reunited back on the Coast?IC: Yeah it was really positive, I live with him as well so it’s been really good and made it an easy transition. I’ve known him for a long time so it’s good to be back with my mates again.

BI: Tell us about your off field project, Footballer Culture… IC: Footballer Culture is one part a clothing brand, and another part a fundraiser as an avenue for football. The clothing we make is football related, casual clothing which you can see at footballerculture.com.au. 30 per cent of the proceeds go into a pool and every time that reaches $500 we donate that back into the football community by any means we can – things like purchasing new balls or new boots for a refugee team that doesn’t really have financial support. Whatever it is we just try to find a way to help, and that’s what it’s about, getting people interested in football and promoting football, and at the same time helping communities. It’s a nice little project we have and everything is Australian made and designed, we make sure we make a point of that. It’s a really rewarding project.

CULTURE KID: 1 X 1 WITH ISAKA CERNAK

In the last edition of The Loose Cannon we brought you an image special to highlight what the boys had gotten up to

throughout their Hyundai A-League 2014/15 pre-season campaign. This week we’ve compiled a few of the best images

from round 1, last Saturday’s 1-0 #F3Derby win over the Jets.

#F3 DERBY PIX SPECIALMitchell Duke has made four appearances for the Socceroos. His first national team game was against Korea Republic at the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup, and he also featured off the bench for the green and gold against none other than Brazil in Brazil in a friendly last year. A return to top form over the coming months could put Duke back in the frame to represent Australia at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on home soil.

Did you know?DUKE DIARY Position Attacker Date of Birth 18 January 1991 (23) Place of Birth Liverpool, New South WalesHeight 182cmWeight 78kgFormer Clubs Blacktown City Demons, Parramatta Eagles.

PLAYER TO PRAISE:

#9 MITCHELL DUKEMitchell Duke put in a tireless performance for the Central Coast Mariners against Newcastle Jets in last week’s #F3Derby, and he will be looking to back up his opening round effort with another solid display this afternoon. Indeed, Duke was the man who popped up late against the Novocastrians to secure the yellow and navy all three points last Saturday, his well-timed run in the box matched by a glancing flick beyond Jets custodian Mark Birighitti sent all bar approximately 500 of the 10,443 people in attendance into derby day delirium.

Known for his all-action style of play, speed and commitment to pressuring opponents with and without the ball, Mitchell Duke’s performance will be key for the Mariners this afternoon. Able to play wide in attack or as a number nine, Duke’s versatility in the front-third is a huge positive for boss Phil Moss as he can tinker with his position throughout the match depending on proceedings.

Central Coast Mariners are the first team through to the semi-finals of the inaugural Westfield FFA Cup after Phil Moss’s men defeated Queensland’s Palm Beach Sharks at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Tuesday evening. Isaka Cernak’s thumping 28th minute strike after delicious combination play between Anthony Caceres, Glen Trifiro and Richi Vernes put the Mariners ahead, but it was 71st minute substitute Matt Sim who stole the show in the final 20 minutes of the game as he fired home an incredible four goals to lift the yellow and navy to a 5-0 win.

The Central Coast Mariners youth team will commence their Foxtel National Youth League 2014/15 campaign tomorrow against Brisbane Roar Youth at the Club’s Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah.

Is there another Maty Ryan, Bernie Ibini, Trent Sainsbury, Mustafa Amini, or Anthony Caceres in the NYL class of 2014/15?

Be there to see Stu Jacobs’ young diamonds up against Roar from 2:30pm. Entry is free!

SIM SCORES FOUR AS MARINERS SMASH SHARKS

YOUNG GUNS!

Michael McGlinchey is a New Zealand born attacking midfielder who has plied his trade in the UK, Australia and Japan. McGlinchey represented Scotland at youth level before switching his international allegiances to the country of his birth shortly after he commenced his time with Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League. McGlinchey’s versatility and attacking prowess scored him a call up to represent the All Whites at the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.

After McGlinchey’s contract with Scottish Premier League Champions Celtic expired, he was released and offered a career lifeline by Central Coast Mariners. He made an immediate impact for the yellow and navy, scoring on his competitive debut against then Hyundai A-League Champions Melbourne Victory. After 133 appearances, 11 goals, one Championship and one Premiership with the Mariners, McGlinchey left the yellow and navy in January

A favourite with the fans, the “Duke, Duke, Duke” chant will undoubtedly lift the proverbial roof off our idyllic bayside base should the former Foxtel National Youth League top goal scorer shine against the ‘Nix this afternoon. Having been rested from the Club’s Westfield FFA Cup quarterfinal against Palm Beach Sharks on Tuesday, we’re betting Duke will come out all guns blazing this afternoon. Watch out, Wellington!

20 lucky The Loose Cannon readers have scored a signed Mitchell Duke player card thanks to Shooting Star Sports Cards this afternoon. If you’re one of our 20 make sure you send a snap of yourself with the card to @CCMariners on Twitter, or e-mail your picture to info@ccmariners.com.au. You can also tag Mitchell Duke on Twitter using @Mitch_Duke8!

2014 for Japan’s Vegalta Sendai on loan. In September this year Central Coast Mariners agreed to a mutual termination of the last five months of McGlinchey’s contract with the Club after he and his management made it clear that he didn’t wish to honour the remainder of his deal.

Nevertheless, McGlinchey brought smiles to many faces during his time with the Mariners – his skill, craft and magic in midfield helped the Club to many successful seasons in the Hyundai A-League and AFC Champions League. Knowing his ability on the ball, the Mariners will need to be on their game to shut down the diminutive Kiwi in order to send McGlinchey and his teammates back to the land of the long white cloud miserable.

25-year-old attacking midfielder Isaka Cernak joined the Mariners at the start of the year having previously called five other Hyundai A-League clubs home. In linking with the yellow and navy, Cernak was reunited with childhood friend Zac Anderson. Ben Ingram caught up with ‘Sarks’ to chat about last week’s #F3Derby, how the culture at the Club rates compared with some other Hyundai A-League outfits, as well as his off-field charitable project, Footballer Culture.

Ben Ingram (BI): You briefly came on at right back on Saturday against the Jets when Storm Roux came off. Is that a position that’s foreign to you? Isaka Cernak (IC): Yea it was foreign but to be honest I felt comfortable. We all know our roles and our coaching staff are pretty vigilant in making sure we know that, so it was comfortable and I’m just happy I could do a job for the team

BI: How was the buzz around the Stadium when Dukey [Mitchell Duke] scored the late winner? IC: It was good, especially in a Derby. The way we won was probably very good for the fans, but it was nerve-racking for us. It’s a great feeling when we hear the fans singing for us and it was a great way to finish the game.

BI: You arrived in January 2014 after spending time with five other Hyundai A-League clubs. How do you find the Mariners in terms of culture?IC: The special thing about the Mariners is the team’s culture. In the change rooms us boys are extremely close and it feels like you’re a part of a family here. That’s something