Central Coast Mariners » Squad 1996/1997

Australian football authorities made an embarrassing apology Friday over the controversial axing of national women's coach Alen Stajcic, admitting his removal had nothing to do with misconduct following months of speculation and innuendo.... more »

Australia's Central Coast Mariners said negotiations with Usain Bolt were stalled over money Tuesday, also warning the sprint superstar he will not play in the A-League even if he signs with the club.... more »

Australia's Central Coast Mariners have offered sprint superstar Usain Bolt a contract, reports said Monday, but the club's coach said he knows nothing about it.... more »

Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda scored on his A-League debut in front of 40,000 fans, but it wasn't enough to secure three points in a pulsating Melbourne derby on the opening weekend of the Australian season.... more »

Former Bolton Wanderers striker Adam Le Fondre pounced late in the game to earn Sydney FC a point in a 1-1 draw against Adelaide United as the new A-League season kicked off Friday.... more »