The 2018–19 season was the 14th season for Central Coast Mariners FC since its establishment in 2004. The club participated in the A-League for the 14th time and the FFA Cup for the fifth time.
Review
The Mariners were defeated in the first round of the 2018 FFA Cup by Adelaide United.
This season saw the appointment of Mike Mulvey as head coach following the departure of Paul Okon late in the previous season. Mike Mulvey lasted only until round 21 before becoming the forth coach sacked in 5 seasons. In the transfer window, the club re-signed two former players: all-time top scorer Matt Simon and New Zealand midfielder Michael McGlinchey. In pre-season, Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt also came to the club to train on an indefinite basis. Mulvey was sacked by the Mariners following their 8–2 loss at home against Wellington Phoenix. Alen Stajcic was named as caretaker to carry out the remainder of the season.
Background
The Mariners ended the previous A-League season in last place after losing to F3 Derby rivals Newcastle Jets 8–2 on the final matchday. Paul Okon had stepped down as head coach late in the season and his replacement, Wayne O'Sullivan, had his contract terminated soon after season's end. Former Gold Coast United and Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey was named as the new coach in April 2018.
Players
First team squad
Transfers
Transfers in No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef 3 Free transfer1 year7 May 2018 21 Free transfer1 year8 May 2018 19 Sydney FCFree transfer2 years10 May 2018 2 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer1 year14 May 2018 23 Newcastle JetsFree transfer2 years7 June 2018 24 Free transfer2 years19 June 2018 8 Free transfer2 years26 June 2018 20 Free transfer1 year28 June 2018 18 Free transfer1 year9 July 2018 16 Free transfer1 year6 August 2018 25 Free transfer1 year6 August 2018 13 Loan1 year15 August 2018 44 Loan1 year20 September 2018 10 Free transfer2 years20 September 2018 68 Free transfer1 year24 January 2019 28 Loan1 year31 January 2019 29 Loan1 year31 January 2019
Transfers out No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef 3 Retired9 April 2018 2 End of contract18 April 2018 8End of contract18 April 2018 16 End of contract18 April 2018 17 End of contract18 April 2018 18 Loan return18 April 2018 19 End of contract18 April 2018 27 End of contract18 April 2018 12 Mutual contract termination4 May 2018 23 Free transfer1 June 2018 15 Mutual contract termination5 June 2018 10 Sydney FCLoan25 July 2018 44 Aston VillaLoan return5 January 2019 5 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer30 January 2019 20 Retired30 January 2019 14 Mutual contract termination1 February 2019 4 $29,0001 March 2019 16 Mutual contract termination15 March 2019
From academy squad
Contracts extensions No. Name Position Duration Date Notes 5 Antony Golec Left back 1 year 25 April 2018 22 Jacob Melling Defensive midfielder 2 years 26 April 2018 21 Kye Rowles Central defender 1 year 9 May 2018 11 Connor Pain Winger 1 year 9 May 2018 1 Ben Kennedy Goalkeeper 1 year 19 June 2018 12 Adam Pearce Goalkeeper 1 year 19 June 2018 3 Jack Clisby Left back 2 years 12 April 2019 25 Jordan Murray Forward 2 years 17 April 2019
Technical staff PositionStaffHead coach Alen Stajcic (caretaker)Assistant coach Nick Montgomery Goalkeeping coach Matthew NashStrength and conditioning coachPhysiotherapist Murray LeylandYouth football coach Ben CahnHead of sports science Tim Knight
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
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† = Scholarship or NPL/NYL-listed player
Pre-season and friendlies
Competitions
Overall Competition Started round Final position / round First match Last matchA-League — 10th 21 October 2018 26 April 2019FFA Cup Round of 32 Round of 32 1 August 2018 1 August 2018
A-League
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
FFA Cup
References
External links Official website