MARINERS DECIDE AGAINST LEGAL ACTION
September 2, 2010
In the A-League, and the Mariners have decided not to take legal action over the controversial suspension of midfielder Patricio Perez.
The club claims it wasn’t given an opportunity to appeal the decision, which saw the Argentine import banned for two home matches by Football Federation Australia for simulation.
The side’s CEO says it’s extremely disappointed with the outcome.
COURTNEY CUT FROM THE WCT
September 2, 2010
Today was d-day for surfers on the World Championship Tour as the field was cut from 45 to 32.
Those who dropped below the black line have now been relegated back to the ASP PRIME and Star events, and it was bad news for one local.
MARINERS HOPE TO MAKE MINCE MEAT OF MELBOURNE
September 2, 2010
Meanwhile, the Melbourne Victory have been hailed the most successful club in the comp but the Mariners will do their best to change that tag tomorrow night.
NBN caught up with Captain Alex Wilkinson at training today, as the Coast prepares for the clash.
PEREZ GETS TWO MATCH BAN FOR DIVING
August 31, 2010
To the A-League now and the Mariners say they’re extremely disappointed Football Federation Australia has suspended midfielder, Patricio Perez, for simulation in the Central Coast’s controversial clash with Sydney on Saturday.
The Argentine import has been banned for two matches.
STATE CYCLING CHAMP TO RACE NATIONS BEST
August 30, 2010
Berkeley Vale cyclist Travis Smedley will compete at the Junior National Road Championships in Canberra this week.
The 14-year-old recently won Gold and Silver at the State titles, and will represent New South Wales in three events at Mount Stromlo.
WEEKEND SPORTS WRAP
August 30, 2010
Wyong will have to do it the hard way if they’re to win successive Newcastle Rugby League titles, after Western Suburbs scored a dramatic last minute try in yesterday’s qualifying final.
The reigning premiers now face Cessnock in a sudden-death semi this weekend.
GOSFORD SECURES MINOR SEMI IN CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
August 29, 2010
In Central Coast Rugby Union,
Gosford proved too strong for Ourimbah in the minor semi final yesterday, winning 25 to nil.
Up by ten at half time, a penalty goal for Gosford in the second half strengthed their lead.
Ourimbah dominated posession, but repeatedly fell short of the line.
Gosford winger Adam Cliff proved to be the side’s star, scoring two tries to secure their place in the preliminary final.
Gosford play the loser of next week’s major semi-final between Avoca Beach and Kariong.
PEREZ SHINES IN A-LEAGUE DEBUT
August 29, 2010
To A- League and a controversial game for the Central Coast Mariners last night, drawing with Sydney FC.
Two players debuted in the yellow and navy, Argentine import Patricio Perez making an impressive start to the season.
GOOLAGONG RETURNS FOR PANTHERS PRELIM FINAL
August 27, 2010
The stakes are high in local sport this weekend, with all four codes of football hosting finals.
In Central Coast Rugby League tomorrow, Woy Woy clash with Erina in a sudden-death semi, while in the Black Diamond AFL, Terrigal Avoca face Cardiff, with the winner to meet Newcastle City in this year’s decider.
MILESTONE MATCH FOR MARINER
August 27, 2010
The Mariners have been dealt a blow ahead of tomorrow’s game against Sydney FC with Keeper Jess Vanstrattan ruled out due to a suspected ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
Defender Pedj Bojic will make his 50th A-League appearance, against the reigning champions, who are yet to register a win this season.
