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Players Season 2012/2013 HAL8
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elevated position
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Arnie did not miss the chance. duke signed for 2 yrs. now that puts pressure for bernie to perform
Roy Law
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That's a nice way to start the week
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BaysideMariner
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That's a nice way to start the week
Matt--Simon
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Mariners Secure Sainsbury & Add Youth Trio
Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce that 20-year-old defender Trent Sainsbury has agreed to extend his deal with the Club for a further two Hyundai A-League seasons.
The 2011 Qantas Young Socceroos representative is rated as one of the competitions best young defenders, with the Mariners having to fend off the advances of several rival Hyundai A-League clubs to retain the services of the former Australian Institute of Sport star.
Today, Sainsbury revealed some of the key reasons behind his decision to extend his deal with the league leaders until the completion of the 2013/14 campaign.
“It’s [the Mariners] a good family orientated Club, which suits me, and I like that it’s a very chilled out lifestyle here on the Coast,” Sainsbury said.
“Arnie [Graham Arnold] was a big part of me staying here, he’s a very professional coach, and I guess you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone so it was important for me not to go to another Club and basically have to start from scratch.”
In keeping with the Yellow and Navy’s ethos of signing and developing Australia’s best youth talent, the Mariners can also announce the promotion of three National Young League (NYL) squad members to the Clubs’ 2012/13 Hyundai A-League roster.
Attacker Mitchell Duke, utility James Oates, and midfielder Anthony Caceres have each been rewarded for their stellar form in the 2011/12 NYL. Duke has secured a two-year deal with the Mariners, while Oates and Caceres have been signed to initial one-season contracts. The trio have also been added to the Mariners 2012 Asian Champions League squad.
Mariners mastermind Graham Arnold praised the Clubs’ promotion of Duke, Oates and Caceres, and the retention of Sainsbury.
“This shows that we want to give our youth a go,” Arnold said. “The ones who come into our system early will get a chance – to find other players they have to be a very special talent otherwise we will promote our youth.”
“In the past two years Trent has developed with us physically and matured a lot as a footballer and a person – he’s one of our youngsters with a lot of potential.”
For Duke, the prospect of fighting his way into the Mariners first team is a challenge he is relishing.
“I couldn’t be happier. All the hard work has paid off and now I’m just looking forward to knuckling down and working harder,” Duke said.
Meanwhile Caceres described earning his first professional contract as a “dream come true” and said that fans could look forward to seeing a hard-working player who likes to contribute in attack.
“I see myself as the type of player who likes to get the ball a lot, keep possession and keep attacking. I just want to give my best for the team and I’m very thankful to the Club for the opportunity,” Caceres said.
Last but definitely not least, Oates said supporters could look forward to his competitive and committed brand of football.
“I’m a very competitive player and person, so for me the hard work starts now,” Oates said.
Central Coast Mariners commence their 2012 ACL Group Stage on Wednesday 7 March away to Tianjin Teda in China.
The Club then plays two of its three Group G games at home against Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (Korea Republic) and Nagoya Grampus (Japan).
Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce that 20-year-old defender Trent Sainsbury has agreed to extend his deal with the Club for a further two Hyundai A-League seasons.
The 2011 Qantas Young Socceroos representative is rated as one of the competitions best young defenders, with the Mariners having to fend off the advances of several rival Hyundai A-League clubs to retain the services of the former Australian Institute of Sport star.
Today, Sainsbury revealed some of the key reasons behind his decision to extend his deal with the league leaders until the completion of the 2013/14 campaign.
“It’s [the Mariners] a good family orientated Club, which suits me, and I like that it’s a very chilled out lifestyle here on the Coast,” Sainsbury said.
“Arnie [Graham Arnold] was a big part of me staying here, he’s a very professional coach, and I guess you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone so it was important for me not to go to another Club and basically have to start from scratch.”
In keeping with the Yellow and Navy’s ethos of signing and developing Australia’s best youth talent, the Mariners can also announce the promotion of three National Young League (NYL) squad members to the Clubs’ 2012/13 Hyundai A-League roster.
Attacker Mitchell Duke, utility James Oates, and midfielder Anthony Caceres have each been rewarded for their stellar form in the 2011/12 NYL. Duke has secured a two-year deal with the Mariners, while Oates and Caceres have been signed to initial one-season contracts. The trio have also been added to the Mariners 2012 Asian Champions League squad.
Mariners mastermind Graham Arnold praised the Clubs’ promotion of Duke, Oates and Caceres, and the retention of Sainsbury.
“This shows that we want to give our youth a go,” Arnold said. “The ones who come into our system early will get a chance – to find other players they have to be a very special talent otherwise we will promote our youth.”
“In the past two years Trent has developed with us physically and matured a lot as a footballer and a person – he’s one of our youngsters with a lot of potential.”
For Duke, the prospect of fighting his way into the Mariners first team is a challenge he is relishing.
“I couldn’t be happier. All the hard work has paid off and now I’m just looking forward to knuckling down and working harder,” Duke said.
Meanwhile Caceres described earning his first professional contract as a “dream come true” and said that fans could look forward to seeing a hard-working player who likes to contribute in attack.
“I see myself as the type of player who likes to get the ball a lot, keep possession and keep attacking. I just want to give my best for the team and I’m very thankful to the Club for the opportunity,” Caceres said.
Last but definitely not least, Oates said supporters could look forward to his competitive and committed brand of football.
“I’m a very competitive player and person, so for me the hard work starts now,” Oates said.
Central Coast Mariners commence their 2012 ACL Group Stage on Wednesday 7 March away to Tianjin Teda in China.
The Club then plays two of its three Group G games at home against Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (Korea Republic) and Nagoya Grampus (Japan).
Nathan Byrn
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Great to see Duke (Parra state League)and Jimmy Oates (Manly Premier League) get signed, both are very good.
elevated position
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with rosie signing for 3 yrs sainsbury signing for 2 yrs and both dutchy and pedj publicly asking for contracts I would say arnie has implied to the players he is staying. Maybe a bit of white anting by a couple on here.
pjennings
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Given my record on calls for what the club should do - I couldn't agree more.
12th player
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Great signings!!I love these 4 players.From the six games that I've watched of the NYL these 4 have been the standouts,the most consistent.Out of the 4 Sainsbury and Caceres are my favorites.Technically Trent and Anthony are superior,Duke and Oates are more the physical kind.Good!!We need that mixture.We have too many physical players in our football we need more of the creative ones,the ones that are comfortable on the ball and can create scoring situations for the likes of Mitchell and Bernie.Well done to the coaches for detecting and giving the opportunity to our talented youth players.
style_cafe
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Hey!!! I resemble those remarks..
midfielder
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Always had a lot of time for Duke .... and think he and Bernie could be a deadly combination... but Anthony Caceres HHHHHMMMMmmm he could just be something very special ...
A number of years ago he was talked about in hushed tones is parts of Sydney... a youtube of Anthony at 12 is interesting to watch.... sorry if this youtube has been put up before but I have never seen it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4TIcEzWZxg&noredirect=1
Nathan Byrn
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Duke and Caceres. Products of Melita/Parra Eagles.
I bet a vid of Nik Mrdja at thirteen would look very similar?
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