Mariners Squad - 2019-2020

[turbo]

could be a decent back up striker

We have a back up striker, we made him our captain and decided start him every week.

 

[Coastalraider]

We have a back up striker, we made him our captain and decided start him every week.

Then we re-signed Murray as back up striker.

And apparently we have signed a young kid from Wanderers as - you guessed it, back up striker.

 

[Insertnamehere]

John Iredale has left Heerenveen, could be a decent back up striker?

Spot on. Hes a good replacement for Gameiro.... Hes just been out for 5 months..

 

[Insertnamehere]

Problem is it is not totally our decision, I’m interested to see what happens with him. Don’t want him back and I don’t think he would even contemplate it. Tough decision for every party involved.

I dont see anyone else wanting him. So we could loan him to NPL....

 

[turbo]

Then we re-signed Murray as back up striker

I'd rather take my chances with him, take penalties out of the equation and Murray was only one goal behind Simon.

 

[rbakersmith]

So to clarify there is no lying by Tom in telling you that he has not yet been offered a contact or neither had he been told he was not wanted for next year. But his agent has had every email responded to by myself and he confirmed that he will discuss options with Tom when he is back in Holland - happy to show you when we meet. So to say that I have not responded to an agents email is a simple mistruth, I cannot comment on what Toms agent tells Tom.

This doesn't sound like Tom hasn't been told "he was not wanted for next year"...

The Central Coast Mariners can today confirm the departures of Tom Hiariej, Corey Gameiro & Joe Gauci upon the completion of their Hyundai A-League contracts.

Across two seasons, Tom Hiariej featured 37 times in Yellow & Navy after arriving from the Netherlands in June 2017.

Both Gauci and Gameiro joined the Central Coast Mariners during the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 pre-season.

The Central Coast Mariners would like to thank Tom, Corey & Joe for their service to the Club and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/hiarej-gameiro-gauci-depart-mariners

Care to elaborate, @Shaun Mielekamp?

 

[FFC Mariner]

This doesn't sound like Tom hasn't been told "he was not wanted for next year"...


https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/hiarej-gameiro-gauci-depart-mariners

Care to elaborate, @Shaun Mielekamp?

Didn't age well did it? Dont show @Wombat

 

[turbo]

I'm expecting there will be another wave of departures, Gameiro and Gauci were irrelevant to our season and there's a lot of under performing players off contract. We're 99% sure Jem is gone too but not mentioned.

 

[Coastalraider]

"and in other news, the Mariners can announce the re-signing of club stalwarts Andrew Hoole and Ben Kennedy on 2 year deals'....

Sorry guys, couldnt help myself.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

I'm expecting there will be another wave of departures, Gameiro and Gauci were irrelevant to our season and there's a lot of under performing players off contract. We're 99% sure Jem is gone too but not mentioned.

Yeah these ones seem like the players that were never going to be re-signed + Tom. I expect another wave pretty soon, otherwise we are going to struggle to build a decent team.

 

[FFC Mariner]

"and in other news, the Mariners can announce the re-signing of club stalwarts Andrew Hoole and Ben Kennedy on 2 year deals'....

Sorry guys, couldnt help myself.

That's "red hot Hooley" to you.

 

[adz]

"and in other news, the Mariners can announce the re-signing of club stalwarts Andrew Hoole and Ben Kennedy on 2 year deals'....

Sorry guys, couldnt help myself.

Ooh don't do that. I nearly launched my computer into orbit...

 

[pjennings]

"and in other news, the Mariners can announce the re-signing of club stalwarts Andrew Hoole and Ben Kennedy on 2 year deals'....

Sorry guys, couldnt help myself.

I don't think the mood of the room is ready for that.

 

[Coastalraider]

I don't think the mood of the room is ready for that.

Its a coping mechanism.

 

[Coastalraider]

https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/...YP0AAPNmFxQzozDYjj_Y2Ya1kzjcZ8gZkCw7fmJgBNmTU

 

[pjennings]

The Central Coast Mariners have secured the services of 25-year-old midfielder, Giancarlo Gallifuoco who has put pen-to-paper on a two-year-deal with the Club.

Gallifuoco arrives from the Western Sydney Wanderers where he signed in March and played the final seven games of their campaign.

Before his return to the Hyundai A-League the experienced midfielder, plied his trade with Italian Serie C side FC Rieti.

The former Australian U23 representative made his Hyundai A-League debut in 2015 for Melbourne Victory before Gallifuoco’s football journey saw him play for the likes of Torquay United and Dover Athletic in the UK.

Affectionately known as ‘GG’, the young Australian representative featured for the youth teams of Tottenham Hotspur & Swansea City.

Giancarlo Gallifuoco signs for the Central Coast Mariners
Upon signing his contract at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence, Gallifuoco spoke of his desire to help drive the Mariners up the Hyundai A-League table.

“I’m very excited to get going,” Gallifuoco said. “Everyone at the Mariners wants to be a part of returning this club to the powerhouse that it once was. People forget about the trophies this club has won – their form in recent years hasn’t been great but I remember watching the Central Coast of old who were a Premiership winning, Grand Final winning team.

“Alen spoke to me about his vision for the future and the role he sees me playing, but even coming up against the Mariners this season, seeing how he tactically set the team up was very impressive, I could see that Alen was the type of the coach I wanted to play under so I am delighted to join the Mariners,” Gallifuoco said.

When asked what type of player fans should expect to see in ‘GG’, the 25-year-old spoke of his versatility.

“I’m physical, fast and that’s why I’ve always been able to transition from midfield to centre back, to right back or even in more attacking roles. At the Mariners, regardless of what position I play, I want the fans to know that I’m the kind of player that will use every single bit of energy at every training session, in every game. I leave nothing on the pitch.

“All I want, is to be a part of the resurgence of getting this club back to where it deserves to be,” Gallifuoco said.

Head Coach Alen Stajcic is expecting big things from the new recruit.

“Coming from the Wanderers, Giancarlo was a consistent performer and showed a great presence. We’ll expect the same thing here at the Mariners, that he fits into the new team and hits the ground running.

“We’re looking forward to Giancarlo joining us next season. His versatility and being able to play a variety of roles will be an important part of our team moving forward” Stajcic said.

https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/...YP0AAPNmFxQzozDYjj_Y2Ya1kzjcZ8gZkCw7fmJgBNmTU

 

[pjennings]

I liked the look of him at WSW. However, you would think that there needs to be a better signing/s before next weeks forum or the mood will be dire.

 

[Insertnamehere]

The Central Coast Mariners have secured the services of 25-year-old midfielder, Giancarlo Gallifuoco who has put pen-to-paper on a two-year-deal with the Club.

Gallifuoco arrives from the Western Sydney Wanderers where he signed in March and played the final seven games of their campaign.

Before his return to the Hyundai A-League the experienced midfielder, plied his trade with Italian Serie C side FC Rieti.

The former Australian U23 representative made his Hyundai A-League debut in 2015 for Melbourne Victory before Gallifuoco’s football journey saw him play for the likes of Torquay United and Dover Athletic in the UK.

Affectionately known as ‘GG’, the young Australian representative featured for the youth teams of Tottenham Hotspur & Swansea City.

Giancarlo Gallifuoco signs for the Central Coast Mariners
Upon signing his contract at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence, Gallifuoco spoke of his desire to help drive the Mariners up the Hyundai A-League table.

“I’m very excited to get going,” Gallifuoco said. “Everyone at the Mariners wants to be a part of returning this club to the powerhouse that it once was. People forget about the trophies this club has won – their form in recent years hasn’t been great but I remember watching the Central Coast of old who were a Premiership winning, Grand Final winning team.

“Alen spoke to me about his vision for the future and the role he sees me playing, but even coming up against the Mariners this season, seeing how he tactically set the team up was very impressive, I could see that Alen was the type of the coach I wanted to play under so I am delighted to join the Mariners,” Gallifuoco said.

When asked what type of player fans should expect to see in ‘GG’, the 25-year-old spoke of his versatility.

“I’m physical, fast and that’s why I’ve always been able to transition from midfield to centre back, to right back or even in more attacking roles. At the Mariners, regardless of what position I play, I want the fans to know that I’m the kind of player that will use every single bit of energy at every training session, in every game. I leave nothing on the pitch.

“All I want, is to be a part of the resurgence of getting this club back to where it deserves to be,” Gallifuoco said.

Head Coach Alen Stajcic is expecting big things from the new recruit.

“Coming from the Wanderers, Giancarlo was a consistent performer and showed a great presence. We’ll expect the same thing here at the Mariners, that he fits into the new team and hits the ground running.

“We’re looking forward to Giancarlo joining us next season. His versatility and being able to play a variety of roles will be an important part of our team moving forward” Stajcic said.

https://www.ccmariners.com.au/news/...YP0AAPNmFxQzozDYjj_Y2Ya1kzjcZ8gZkCw7fmJgBNmTU

Welcome GG. We all hope this move is as beneficial for you as we want for us.

 

[turbo]

However, you would think that there needs to be a better signing/s before next weeks forum or the mood will be dire

You'd think so. Gallifuoco looks like a good pickup and a flexible player but that won't amount to much without bringing more quality in to the team.

Unrelated but Cisak didnt get any game time last night when Sydney played their B team in ACL, they played Howard-Belle instead, I think for the whole season he got 3 minutes in the FFA cup. Contract is up any time now. Might be looking for somewhere to get some minutes, us or nix perhaps?

 

[Bladesman]

Guys I haven't been on for a long time because there is lots of work to be done.

Hopefully everyone can get to one of the member/fan nights that we will put on in the pre-season. if not happy to meet anyone individually.

Here is my email shaunm@ccmariners.com.au or email Dan who can book in a meeting.

Like others appreciate the post. Like many others though wondering what is going to be different with the vision/strategy/announcements this time round. Over the past 4 years we have certainly proved the old say "Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Again and Expecting Different Results"

Whilst I understand the club needs to offer members some perks such as the forum especially given what the club has put them through in recent years may I suggest that an open fans forum would be a better option.

The club needs to reconnect with the community and get them back through the gates and signing up as members again and an open forum in which the club lays out its vision to everybody interested not just the members would be a great way to do this.