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Wilko, Maty, Mile & Sains celebrate the Socceroos win over South Korea in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final (image posted on Twitter by @alexwilkinson84) This time last week, our former Mariners in Alex Wilkinson, Mathew Ryan, Trent Sainsbury and Socceroos Captain Mile Jedinak were gearing up for one of the biggest matches in the history of Australian football. Forming the spine of our national team with one starting centre back, starting goalkeeper, starting central midfielder (captain) as well as a substitute central defender – our boys were a major part of Socceroo history that saw them defeat South Korea in the final of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. The Socceroos looked as though they were home and hosed but their celebrations were brought to a halt when South Korea scored in the 91st minute taking the final into extra time. The resilience of Tomi Juric and a close range finish from James Troisi won the Socceroos an AFC Asian Cup title on home soil but it were our Mariners who took home most of the individual silverware. Trent Sainsbury in the centre of defence played out of his skin and above his age in front of over 75 000 people to earn man of the match honours whilst Maty Ryan’s incredible efforts over the campaign earnt him the award for AFC goalkeeper of the tournament. STORY CONT'D ON REVERSE

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HUTCHINSON TO RETIRE AT SEASON'S END can’t see myself ever playing for any other club in the A-League,” Hutchinson said. The 35-year-old made it clear that the friendships he has accrued since joining the Mariners ahead of the inaugural Hyundai A-League season have been a real highlight. “I’ve had a wonderful chance to meet some fantastic people here and that’s the main thing that I’ll take away from all of it. We’ve won things, but it’s more the mateship from the game and I’ve got friends for life.”

On Thursday, 29 January the Central Coast Mariners skipper John Hutchinson announced his Moss believes Hutchinson’s announcement will have Hyundai A-League retirement and will hang his a positive impact on his side ahead of the second half of the season and the 2015 AFC Champions League boots up at the end of the 2014/15 campaign. qualifier. Hutchinson, a club legend, who is one of the competition’s only foundation players and is approaching 10 years of “His announcement was an emotional moment, you service, will close in on 250 competitive appearances could see the effect it had on the players and staff and for the yellow and navy and leave a legacy as our first I’m very confident that it will further galvanise the squad for what is to come at the back end of the season. Championship winning captain. “I’ll be retiring from the A-League at the end of this “There will be that extra bit of motivation now to ensure season, all good things must come to an end, and I Hutch goes out on a high note,” Moss said.

FABIO JOINS CCM On Tuesday, 27 January the Central Coast Mariners confirmed that a deal for Portuguese winger Fabio Ferreira had been finalised through to the completion of Hyundai A-League season 12. Ferreira has linked with the yellow and navy from rival Hyundai A-League outfit Adelaide United on a twoand-a-half season contract, effective immediately. A former Sporting Lisbon and Chelsea FC youth player, Ferreira has averaged a goal every five games and contributed strongly to Adelaide United’s efforts since is coming into a team full of professional, purposeful, linking with the men from the city of churches in 2012. and passionate people. Despite his hunger for game time, Ferreria is ruled “I am very happy with this new chapter of my life,” he out of today’s clash against his former club due to the said. “The Mariners are a great team and I am looking “gentleman’s agreement” reached by both clubs. forward very much to the upcoming half of the season, Ferreira, who was on the books of world football and the two years after that that I will remain with the heavyweights Chelsea FC from 2008 to 2009, said that Club.” he has always respected the Mariners, and believes he

PLAYER TO PRESSURE: #10 MARCELO CARRUSCA

#CCMFC LINK WITH EVERTON In an exciting time for the club, the Central Coast Mariners have established an official partnership with The English Premier League’s Everton Football Club which will centre around youth development.

Mariners during the summer months if Development Co-ordinator Royle and manager Roberto Martinez believe it could assist in their path to the Everton first team.

Everton is exploring loan opportunities for young players in its Under-21 Development squad with the Central Coast based side that could help The Mariners in the fast-emerging football landscape in Australia. The partnership is being progressed by Joe Royle in his role assisting in the final phase of player development at the Premier League club and by Mariners newly appointed associate director Peter Storrie.

The Hyundai A-League has grown significantly since its formation 10 years ago and Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth’s vision is to further grow the club and develop their young players in particular.

Everton boasts an academy and development programme which is renowned as one of the most successful in England and this initiative, which will also allow for an exchange of best practises, may benefit While non-exclusive and exploratory, this could allow young Everton players in coming years. Under-21 Development players to benefit from the experience of first team football on loan with the

Our Central Coast Mariners backline will have to be on full alert this weekend as the boys from Adelaide arrive off the back of a 7-0 win over Newcastle – Marcelo Carrusca was instrumental. Since joining Adelaide United in 2012 ‘Celo’ Carrusca as he is affectionately known, has been one of the best attacking players in the Hyundai A-League. The Argentinian has a colourful footballing pedigree having played for: Galatasaray who are regular competitors in the UEFA Champions League and Cruz Azul who knocked the Western Sydney Wanderers out of the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup. Carrusca is a crafty midfielder and has been responsible for plenty of Adelaide’s creativity, go forward and a handful of goals.

Position Attacker Date of Birth 1 September 1983 (31) Place of Birth La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Height 177cm Weight 70kg Former Clubs Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina), Galatasaray (Turkey), Cruz Azul (Mexico), San Martin de San juan (Argentina)

This weekend when Adelaide return to Central Coast Stadium for the second time this campaign, Carrusca will be in red-hot form, having picked up two goals in the Reds’ 7-0 drubbing of the Jets in their last hit out. Carrusca links up well with his Spanish attacking counterpart in Isaías and will be out to repeat another red-hot performance at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena.

The Central Coast Mariners Official Supporters Club would like to thank all of our Members who joined us for the Stadium Tour in January. To find out more about our exclusive and exciting events, please visit : www.ccmosc.com.au or our Facebook Page. Go Mariners!

PLAYER TO PRAISE: #7 JOHN HUTCHINSON John Hutchinson has been the lynchpin of the Central Coast Mariners since day one and other than Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory) he is the only foundation player in the Hyundai A-League to remain at their original club. Hutch bleeds yellow and this week announced that he would hang up his boots at the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season.

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HUTCHINSON HISTORY Position Midfielder Date of Birth 29 December, 1979 (35) Place of Birth Morwell, Victoria Height 183cm Weight 75kg Former Clubs Northern Spirit, Manly United, Chengdu Blades (loan)

Words of support have poured in from the football community and there is no doubt that Hutch will be raring to go for today’s clash against Adelaide. On the football pitch, Hutch has achieved almost everything possible in the Hyundai A-League with a Championship, two Hyundai A-League Premierships and four AFC Champions League campaigns etched in his record.

CONTINUED... FORMER CENTRAL COAST MARINERS CONQUER ASIA! The progression of our former Mariners stars is further testament to the development of our football staff and on behalf of the Central Coast I would like to congratulate Wilko, Maty, Sains & Mile on their outstanding achievement in winning the premier trophy in Asian national team football.

Like many professionals before him, Hutchinson is making the decision to retire whilst still at the height of his game and today against Adelaide he will be presented with the opportunity to fire up and help the side regather form after the their previous encounter against Sydney FC. Hutch has been formidable in the middle of the park this season, playing a major role in the spine of the Central Coast Mariners line up. Adelaide’s Spanish Flavour will be cancelled out in the heart of the pitch by Hutch’s relentless efforts in the engine room of the Central Coast Mariners whilst still offering enough chances to provide that crucial through ball for a Mariners attacker.