A-League: Mariners star Anthony Caceres is sick of losing and is desperate for success against Brisbane
December 17, 2015 9:18am
Steven MaherCentral Coast Gosford Express Advocate
LIKE all his teammates, Central Coast Mariners star Anthony Caceres is fed up.
The multi-talented ballplayer is sick of losing.
Ten games into the A-League season and the Mariners are sitting in last place. All they have to show for all the hard work is a round- one win and two draws. For a club with such a proud history, it’s not good enough.
“Losing hurts, no one wants to lose, it’s been too long since we’ve had a win to celebrate,’’ Caceres said this week. “For the club, all of us players and the supporters, we need a victory to give everyone at the club some confidence. Winning will give everyone a lift.’’
The weekend’s 2-1 loss to Perth was especially painful. Like many times before, the Mariners looked winners at stages of the contest only to be badly exposed for a brief spell.
A similar lapse on Sunday could end in defeat when second-placed Brisbane hit Central Coast Stadium.
“As Tony (coach Tony Walmsley) has said throughout the season, we feel like we’re not far off, it’s about showing up in key moments whether it be with a desperate tackle at the back or putting a chance away upfront,’’ Caceres said.
“Our results need to change. I think if we get one win we can get some confidence and come home strongly in the second half of the season.’’
Caceres has been talked up as one of the club’s real talents since making his debut in January 2013. It took time to find his feet at the top level but this year, despite the poor results, his talent is obvious.
“I’m my biggest critic, you always want to play better,’’ he said. “I’m reasonably happy but I still feel I’m a bit off my potential.’’
In a huge boost, winger Fabio Ferreira is a chance to finally return on Sunday after several weeks out. Before suffering a leg injury, the former Adelaide player was one of the form players of the competition and his combination play with Storm Roux was a key factor in the Mariners solid start to the season.
After missing several weeks, it is likely Walmsley will use the star off the bench.
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