I have never met a member of the club from Sydney. We're involved in one of the Academy underage teams and all the times we've been to matches in Sydney and spoken to parents there, no one has ever mentioned being a Mariners supporter / member. It sounds like a crock.

You haven't talked to the right people, or don't get around much.

I've always been a CCM member, but live in the upper Sydney suburbs. Was a Northern Spirit supporter in the NSL days and followed Laurie/Hutcho/Wiko etc to CCM. I know a few who did the same. Still live in Sydney and hate Nth Sydney Oval and that other shite place on the Northern beaches where Spirit played.

We should never leave Bluetongue. It is a beautiful place to go (and easier to get to than Nth Sydney Oval, even from where I live).

Call me Mr 10%

Edited by ChrisV: 14/5/2014 11:43:40 PM

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/nsw-clubs-overhaul-youth-systems/1p4me7mgu92ouzzeqit9g16xs

[size=7]NSW clubs overhaul youth systems[/size]
[size=3]Tuesday, 23 September 2014 - Michael Huguenin[/size]

[size=4]It did not take long for Phil Moss to realise that Central Coast Mariners' youth development and talent identification needed an overhaul.

Just two months after replacing Graham Arnold as Central Coast's coach last term, Moss waved goodbye to Michael McGlinchey and Trent Sainsbury in the January transfer window, leaving him without seven key players from the Hyundai A-League championship-winning side of the season before.

While Bernie Ibini returned on loan from Shanghai SIPG, the Central Coast's squad desperately needed an injection of experience and quality.

Moss signed Eddy Bosnar and Kim Seung-yong but when he looked at the Mariners' Foxtel National Youth League (NYL) team, he realised the cupboard was bare in Gosford.

"And that's when I sat back and had a good hard look at it and thought, 'well, if we are a development club and openly honest about giving young Australian players a chance, then we really have to get our own backyard in order'," Moss told Goal.

"It's not just about the first-team squad, it's about building for the future and progression, planning.

"We're a club that's only had three coaches in 10 years and three CEOs and two owners. So we've got to make sure that there's always a progression plan in place for the players as well."

Despite the Gosford-based club having set up the Central Coast Mariners Academy (CCMA) in 2012, Moss was not satisfied with the young players on offer and was not convinced they were ready for senior football.

Instead he signed Hyundai A-League journeyman Isaka Cernak, plus Matt Sim and Glen Trifiro from the NSW PS4 NPL, but also made a note to improve the Mariners' talent identification and youth development processes.

In July, Stu Jacobs joined the Mariners as their new Head of Youth Football, while earlier this month Central Coast unveiled the first official scouting network in the history of the Hyundai A-League.

Five scouts will cover New South Wales for the Mariners, looking to identify the best young talent to join the CCMA and Central Coast's Foxtel NYL squad.

"I think the first tangible benefit of the scouting network was at our National Youth League squad trials and there was a huge, huge shift in quality from what we saw last year to what we saw this year," Moss said.

Moss believes that talent identification and youth development don't just make sense on the field but off the field as well.

"If you look at the World Cup squad, you know, there was five or six Mariners in that squad," he said.

"If you look at the [Socceroos'] game against Belgium, you had Maty Ryan, Trent Sainsbury and Alex Wilkinson all developed by the Mariners as the back three for Australia.

"Things like that really show what this club's all about and that's our goal.

“When Graham Arnold was in charge here, we saw something like $4.5million worth of playing talent leave the club and that's obviously contributed big time to our sustainability as a football club."

For Sydney FC's new academy director Kelly Cross, the financial benefits of youth development are secondary to the on-field stability it brings.

In nine seasons in the Hyundai A-League, the Sky Blues have had nine head coaches, including Steve Corica in a caretaker role and incumbent Graham Arnold.

Cross wants to change Sydney from a 'coach-centred model' to a 'club-centred model' - a club that is consistent despite who is in charge of the first team.

"The teams who seem to be consistently successful [around the world] are those with a club-centred model, where there's a club philosophy and it's a long-term vision that is safeguarded by the key members of the club," Cross told Goal.

"So from a football point of view, it makes sense that if you're developing players in a certain way and you have a consistent playing style, then you have more chance at success with the senior team.

"Then if you look at the business side of it, you might have to buy fewer players."

In a salary-capped league with restrictions on foreign players, youth development and talent identification can make or break a team.

As more Hyundai A-League clubs begin to develop academy structures ahead of 2016 - when each club's NYL and junior sides are expected to compete in their respective state-based competitions during the Australian winter - having the right pathways and processes in place will be critical.

But for Moss it boils down to one simple concept: "The whole thing is geared towards making sure before a youth team player comes into the first-team environment, they know exactly what's expected of them as a footballer and as a person."[/size]

Sounds great, but with the constant changing back and forth between CCM and CCF for the NPL and youth sides it is a confusing time for parents and aspiring young players, and the coaches who are trying to deliver consistent quality outcomes for the kids. Many young local players are trialling down in the Sydney regions and Newcastle because of the CCM academy uncertainty.
It is also rich for Moss to talk about youth development when he was the one standing up at the trials last year and telling everyone CCM were in it for the long haul.
Hopefully things will settle down into consistent, quality coaching delivery over several seasons.

North Sydney Oval, one of Australia’s oldest cricket grounds, set for million-dollar upgrade
ANDREA MCCULLAGH MOSMAN DAILY DECEMBER 13, 2014 12:00AM SHARE

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North Sydney Oval is one of the oldest cricket grounds in Australia. Picture: Danielle Bu
The $6 million refurbishment of North Sydney Oval will feature new grandstand seating, an outdoor video screen and improved lighting for night fixtures. Picture: Danielle Butters.
NORTH Sydney Oval is set for a multi-million dollar overhaul in an ambitious bid to attract top-flight sporting events and double current attendance figures.

North Sydney Council plans to spend nearly $6 million to bring the ground up to modern sporting standards, including new grandstand seating, an outdoor video screen and improved lighting for night fixtures.

The oval is one of the oldest cricket grounds in Australia, with the first pitch laid in 1867.

“I think it’s tremendous,” North Sydney Bears general manager Greg Florimo said.

“I’ve been a regular visitor to North Sydney Oval for the past 30 years and it’s certainly in need of refurbishment.”

The Bears in action at North Sydney Oval. Picture: Gregg Porteous
The Bears in action at North Sydney Oval. Picture: Gregg Porteous
The Bears are thrilled the plans include provisions for drop-in wicket technology. This will allow the wickets to be removed easily to allow the football codes to play during the cricket season.

“It’s important the oval is able to provide year-round access to all sporting codes,” he said.

OLYMPIC POOL IN LINE FOR RESTORATION

OVAL TO HOST LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL

PARTY IN THE PARK LINEUP REVEALED

The management of the oval has held discussions with key figures in football, rugby union, rugby league and cricket and they all have indicated their interest if the ground is improved.

More than 90,000 people attended events at the oval in the past year. It is estimated to be worth more than $3 million to the local economy.

Former Test opener Ed Cowan playing for Tasmania in the Matador One-Day Cup Tasmania v WA
Former Test opener Ed Cowan playing for Tasmania in the Matador One-Day Cup Tasmania v WA at North Sydney Oval earlier this year. Picture: Phil Hillyard
The council aims to double the current attendance to 200,000 a year by 2020.

The oval is already attracting high-profile events. Just last week it was the venue for the Central Coast Mariners versus Melbourne Victory A-League match.

It is also attracting cultural events — it will host North Sydney Leisure And Lifestyle Festival and the Party In The Park next year.

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/north-sydney-oval-one-of-australias-oldest-cricket-grounds-set-for-million-dollar-upgrade/story-fngr8h9d-1227153685425

Hey guys! I'm getting an up-to-date list of the player contracts for all HAL teams. I was wondering if you could run your eye over the below, and tell me if I have left anyone out, if anyone in the list has left, if a player is/isn't a marquee/foreigner and I haven't listed it appropriately, or if any of the contract lengths are off? Any help would be hugely appreciated!

Note:
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* Denotes Youth Contracted player
(V) Denotes Visa Player
(M) Denotes Marquee
(A) Denotes Aussie Marquee

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/forums/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2142680

CENTRAL COAST MARINERS
Head Coach: Phill Moss 15/16

2014/15   
Zachary Anderson   
Eddie Bosnar
Isaka Cernak   
Jesse Curran    NYL contract
Nicholas Fitzgerald    - now 2017
Brett Griffiths   
John Hutchinson   
Travis Major
Nick Montgomery (V) now 2017
Hayden Morton
Matthew Nash 2016 I believe
Michael Neill    now 2017
Dejan Pandurevic
Jacob Poscoliero
Matt Simon

2015/16   
Mitchell Duke   
Liam Reddy   
Liam Rose*    name correxted
Matt Sim   
Tom Slater*
Richárd Vernes (V) on loan

2016/17   
Anthony Cáceres   
Anthony Kalik*
Joshua Rose   
Storm Roux
Glen Trifiro   

[quoteRay Gatt ‏@Gatty54 2h2 hours ago
Can't believe what I am hearing about what is happening at the Mariners. Sad times.

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Any idea of what Gatty is alluding to?
Bosnar beating the shit out of Monty in the dressing room. Players leaking rumours and alike.

Any idea of what Gatty is alluding to?

Any idea of what Gatty is alluding to?

People on twitter reporting that players have been ordered to hand over phones or phone records regarding leaks.

CCM and FFA have launched joint investigation after tactics were leaked before SFC game. Leadership group called for phones to be handed in, "line in the sand" style. NOT management or MC. Majority of group have agreed

What's true about our best player Anthony Caceres moving to France Ligue 1?

Ray Gatt is saying it - who is usually pretty reliable about the Mariners. That said does he have a Euro passport?

So youve bought in Garcia, Fletcher, McDonald, Bray and Stella.

Youve "released" Nick Fitzgerald, Sim and Reddy (though before the window)

And sold Caceres.

One of the biggest midseasons for a club but is the club in better shape?