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Central Coast Mariners - Under APL Management

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over 1 year ago

MetalLegNZ

They surely broke even last year with their player signins to winning $$ through the tier to Asian Chmps league.

They will earn money through that comp again this year.... so some positive signs.

What happened to Torres and his rape case... he was going to leave on a free, but I imagine offers dried up. If the charges are dropped, I wonder if he will go back to them.

His trial is upcoming, I imagine he’ll go to prison.

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over 1 year ago

Ryan

So was he just leasing the team from Charlesworth?

I know the centre is excellence was retained by Charlesworth, so it seems a complicated arrangement.

The key line here: “It has also made it impossible for me to achieve the ‘milestones’ Mike and I agreed on nearly three years ago, that would have given me the right to purchase 50 per cent of the club at the end of the coming season.” https://t.co/34Fecm9Pd6
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) October 12, 2024

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over 1 year ago

What's happening with that "The Greatest Little Club on Earth" documentary? Was supposed to come out today on P+ but it's not there?

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over 1 year ago

Noah4thenix

What's happening with that "The Greatest Little Club on Earth" documentary? Was supposed to come out today on P+ but it's not there?

NOVEMBER 8 on @ParamountPlusAU pic.twitter.com/KWSI09dW6T
— Daniel McBreen (@djmcbreen) October 29, 2024

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over 1 year ago

I watched the 'Greatest Little Club on Earth' doco tonight.

It was reasonably enjoyable. An alright insight to the behind the scenes workings of an A-League club - unfortunately it doesn't dig too deep or show anything other than very surface level stuff as it's clearly funded by the club - doesn't have the creative licence to show whatever it wants like an 'All or Nothing' doco.

Interestingly the AFC Cup run is almost non existent- it's mentioned a few times and when they win the final they show a 30 second clip of the game and some footage from fans in the stands. I'm guessing AFC would've wanted a bunch of money for the rights to show clips from the games and it also appears as though the camera crews didn't travel overseas to capture any behind the scenes stuff during AFC Cup trips.

I think the long overseas travel and how they set themselves up for these away AFC games could've been some of the most interesting stuff to see.

Was kinda cool to see the build up to last seasons grand final and how much it meant to everyone on the Central Coast - Although it unfortunately reminded me of how close we were to being there...

Also I wouldn't be surprised if the whole idea of getting the cameras to capture the inner workings for a few years was Richard Peil's idea - kinda feels like it may have been his little vanity project to show everyone how he was saving the club.

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over 1 year ago

Not sure if this is out there yet but I’m hearing the Central Coast Mariners are on the verge of being sold to a local consortium. Deal reportedly done and announcement is imminent. Good news!
— Ray Gatt (@Gatty54) December 28, 2024

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about 1 year ago

Sounds like Charlesworth is holding out for a bigger bid to come in

The money is there, so is the contract. The longer this goes the more likely the proposed buyer will walk away and you’ll be left with nothing. The club is broke. The coach needs new players, you’ve decimated the office staff. Enough is enough
— Ray Gatt (@Gatty54) January 11, 2025

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about 1 year ago

I hope they see sense and just sell it to the person who wants it. Terrible that the club are in this situation especially after the season they had.

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about 1 year ago

Edmondson gone for the season

https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-injury-news-ryan-edmondson-surgery-season-ending-injury-central-coast-mariners-mark-jackson/

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about 1 year ago

More bad news for the Central Coast Mariners. I’ve been told the guy who has been in discussion to buy the club has walked away after his final offer recently was rejected by the club.
It has been indicated that the purchase price offer was $2million more than the initial offer.
— Ray Gatt (@Gatty54) March 8, 2025

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about 1 year ago

What will happen if they can't find a buyer?

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about 1 year ago

Procrastinixing

What will happen if they can't find a buyer?

Was rumours about Charlesworth handing back the licence cuz he was losing too much money but surely then, you would take some money instead of no money.

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10 months ago

🚨🇦🇺 BREAKING | A consortium of Australian businessmen are interested in purchasing a stake in the Mariners on the proviso that Mike Charlesworth retains 40% ownership. 💰🟡🔵

[@marcothejourno] pic.twitter.com/8aC57qoPbD
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) June 6, 2025

🚨🇦🇺 BREAKING | A decision from QPR regarding whether to commit to buying the Central Coast Mariners is expected soon.

[@marcothejourno] pic.twitter.com/kuF61e5P7H
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) June 6, 2025

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10 months ago

🚨🇦🇺 BREAKING | A consortium of Australian businessmen are interested in purchasing a stake in the Mariners on the proviso that Mike Charlesworth retains 40% ownership. 💰🟡🔵

[@marcothejourno] pic.twitter.com/8aC57qoPbD
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) June 6, 2025

🚨🇦🇺 BREAKING | A decision from QPR regarding whether to commit to buying the Central Coast Mariners is expected soon.

[@marcothejourno] pic.twitter.com/kuF61e5P7H
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) June 6, 2025

Heard nothing from my QPR sources.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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10 months ago

🚨 Andy Bernal on IG: pic.twitter.com/xXl2uz4ty8
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) June 18, 2025

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7 months ago · edited 7 months ago · History

Mariners coach Mark Jackson’s authority set to be challenged following Central Coast arrival of Labinot Haliti

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/mariners-coach-mark-jacksons-authority-set-to-be-challenged-following-central-coast-arrival-of-labinot-haliti/news-story/263b7c6a831f6e436a022cf356d8bc3e

Haliti’s arrival is part of sweeping changes at the Gosford-based club, which is understood to now be funded primarily by Sydney Olympic chairman Damon Hanlin.

Despite Hanlin’s investment in the Mariners yet to be ratified by the Australian Professional Leagues, it hasn’t stopped him from making changes at the club.

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6 months ago

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6 months ago

We can confirm today that Head Coach Mark Jackson will be departing the club effective immediately to pursue an exciting international coaching opportunity. The club would like to thank Mark for his exceptional contribution to the club.
Learn More - https://t.co/k9L2EWN5YD
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 10, 2025

Mark Jackson confirmed as leaving CCM immediately

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6 months ago

Gotta feel for CCM fans. Highest of highs to lowest of lows with that club.

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6 months ago

.@CCMariners confirm the appointment of interim coach Warren Moon 🟡✍️

The former Brisbane Roar boss returns to the Isuzu UTE A-League for the first time in two years after Mark Jackson departed for an overseas opportunity.

📰 More details: https://t.co/gNfoSWMRCe pic.twitter.com/yNKwzlqDvo
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) October 14, 2025

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6 months ago

Good luck to the Mariners. What a rollercoaster.

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6 months ago

Must be tiring supporting them have lots of sympathy for their fans. But at least they have been winning trophies to ease the pain.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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6 months ago

🚨🌕| John Anastasiadis is the Central Coast Mariners' number one head coach target after John Aloisi rejected a Mariners approach.

[@marcothejourno] pic.twitter.com/zuaouK9hso
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) October 23, 2025

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4 months ago

🚨🌕| A formal application has now been submitted to the APL for former Sydney Olympic President Damon Hanlin to acquire the Central Coast Mariners. 💰

[@greek_herald] pic.twitter.com/NmDq9A12HY
— AusFootHQ (@ALeagueHQ) December 1, 2025

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3 months ago

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3 months ago · edited 3 months ago · History

No offence but how reliable is your source for this? It sounds remarkably similar to Al-Taay's announcement, but his departure was confirmed on the WSW website while CCM don't mention this.

Edit: Also the Wikipedia edit for this claims it's from an Instagram post, but links to a Reddit thread with that image and text while his Instagram account only has the image from Feb 2025. Or is this all an elaborate in-joke that's just gone whooshing over my head?

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3 months ago

CCM's only social media interactions are on Instagram nowadays.

Their post announcing Faisall's "mutual" release.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTHnE5ngCqW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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3 months ago

APL have taken over the running of CCM. We really dont have FA to complain about

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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3 months ago

The APL have taken over management of the Central Coast Mariners, following the forfeiture of their Club Participation agreement.

The APL has made this decision to ensure stability and continuity for the Club, whilst a sales process is run with interested parties.

Details:… pic.twitter.com/DeAw6OZuGs
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) January 12, 2026

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3 months ago

I’m just curious but have you always gone through your football life comparing yourself to the lowest common denominator?

ballane

APL have taken over the running of CCM. We really dont have FA to complain about

Auckland will rise once more

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3 months ago

APL/FA running a club in the Aleague is certainly common, Nix would be one of the few "old" clubs that havent had financial issues which has resulted in the FA or APL taking over - that makes us the standard to be aimed for! no?

Queenslander 3x a year.

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3 months ago

What does “forfeiture of the club participation agreement” mean in layman’s terms? That the owners just can’t be arsed, or that they’ve run out of money, or something more specific?

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3 months ago

Think it always comes down to money

Auckland will rise once more

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3 months ago

Looks like Charlesworth sold to this guy (https://www.afr.com/wealth/tax/the-football-club-boss-drug-dealing-director-and-100m-scam-20241203-p5kvgb) without announcing it. Hanlin being dodgy as all has run the club into the ground in a matter of months.

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AucklandPhoenix

I’m just curious but have you always gone through your football life comparing yourself to the lowest common denominator?

ballane

APL have taken over the running of CCM. We really dont have FA to complain about

FFS give it a FKN rest just dont see why you have to constantly take potshots at people over a post not directed at any one person in particular or is any way offensive.
Really CCM the "lowest common denominator" with all the things they have won your perspective is way off.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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3 months ago · edited 3 months ago · History

Hey buddy you were the one who took the news of a club in crises and immediately compared it to the Nix.

Not me.

And mind your language

It’s an interesting mindset you have.

Am interested to know if your support anyone in the premiership?

Like Spurs do you think oh ok, we are not in as much shark as West Ham so we are doing ok?

Or is the happy clappy stuff just for the Nix?

Auckland will rise once more

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3 months ago

Charlesworth was close to selling to QPR before the deal fell thru. Sounds like the APL will go back to them & try to resurrect the deal.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/central-coast-mariners-owner-exits-as-local-international-investors-circle-20260112-p5ntfi.html

I'm told that the APL aren't of the mindset to entertain ownership offers that would see the Mariners move away from Gosford.

Committed to keeping the team on the coast.
— Joey Lynch (@joeylynchy) January 12, 2026

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3 months ago

Terrible news for the AL. We are blessed to have owners like Welnix. Despite our roller coaster existence. We dont seem to to need to worry about the financial stability of our club.

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3 months ago

austin111

Terrible news for the AL. We are blessed to have owners like Welnix. Despite our roller coaster existence. We dont seem to to need to worry about the financial stability of our club.

Careful you will be labled a happy clapper

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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3 months ago

I am a happy clapper. I am immensely enjoying this season. My team has scored more goals than the team in first position. Ok we have let in more than twice as many goals as them but life is never perfect.
I know we wont win the league but we are banging in goals for fun. Everyone game has been a rollercoaster. We drama abd theatre

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