Good win

[marinermick]

Another good win by United.

Let's hope their pre-season form transfers into a good proper season for them.

They have some excellent players and there should be some great games at the Stadium.

By the way www.back-of-the-net.com will be covering State league games including all United homes games.

[Administrator]

For those who want to know what win?
Jonny Warren Cup - Round 2 - Pool C, on Sunday 24th October:

Coast through to semi-finals.

Central Coast United 2 (P Haynes 24', own goal 82') - Sydney United 1(L Haliti 89')

Squad:
21 Matthew Trott (gk)
3 Matthew Bingley
4 Keegan Wolfenden
5 Nigel Boogaard
6 Ilija Prenzoski
7 Scott Thomas
8 Ian Ferguson
9 Shane Knight
10 Peter Haynes
13 Joel Theissen
16 Josh Mitchell

Interchange bench
2 David Brewer
11 Doug West
12 Mark Falzon
14 Chris Fleming
15 Nathan Byrn

[marinermick]

That's a pretty impressive State League side!

[Rubbernose]

Ian Ferguson playing sweeper eh?

Well he will certainly get to take a good look at the players.

Have Central Coast United often played out of the stadium (talking of upcming state League games), or is this one of it's first games, a test run, outside of Pluim Park or Mingara?

[marinermick]

They played out of the stadium a couple of years ago but it cost them too much.

With the interest in the state league comp they should get bigger crowds and more dollars through the coffers.

Their first game, however, will be played in Newcastle due to the stadium surface being affected by the motorcross.

We could use United as a trial run for the Mariners.

There will likely be a cross over of players.

[kevrenor]

Central Coast United FC are through to the quarter finals of the Johnny Warren Cup for NSW Premier League sides, despite a 0-4 loss to Blacktown City Demons last Sunday.

I will be at the QF - v. Bonnyrigg White Eagles at the Serbian Centre, Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg at 6:30pm Wednesday 3rd Nov. I'll give a short report next day.

[kevrenor]

In the Johnny Warren Cup Quarter Final:
Central Coast United FC v. Bonnyrigg White Eagles at the Serbian Centre, Elizabeth Drive, Bonnyrigg at 6:45pm tonight (Wednesday 3rd Nov) -

Bonnyrigg White Eagles 3
(Michael Baird 15 '(pen), 30', 71')
defeated
Central Coast United 3
(Scott Thomas 39', Josh Mitchell 86', Ilja Prenzoski 89')
on penalties

No score in 20 mins of extra time
Bonnyrigg White Eagles won 7-6 on Penalties

Impressive were Scott Thomas, Josh Mitchell, Nigel Boogard, and Ian Ferguson lasted the full game without interchange. They are say one central defender and one striker short of a top 8 team.

Full report from my colleague Stephen Webb will be available on Saturday in:
www.back-of-the-net.com

Kevrenor

[marinermick]

Bad luck to United.

Would have been plenty of action with that scoreline

[kevrenor]

NSWPL - Round 4 (at Lidcombe Oval)

Central Coast United 4 (Ilija Prenzoski x 3, Nigel Boogard ) - Sydney Crescent Star 1 (Angelo Petratos)

Squad:
Matthew Trott (gk)
Matthew Bingley
Nigel Boogaard
Ilija Prenzoski
Scott Thomas
Troy Halpin
Shane Knight
Gareth Jenkins
Joel Theissen
Josh Mitchell
Mark Falzon

Interchange bench
rgk Jacob Rex
Keegan Wolfenden
Joe Schirripa
Hakan Canli
Michael Lloyd-Green

[baraja]

A great result, good to see the lads get amongst the goals ;D

[marinermick]

kevrenor said:

NSWPL - Round 4 (at Lidcombe Oval)

Central Coast United 4 (Ilija Prenzoski x 3, Nigel Boogard ) - Sydney Crescent Star 1 (Angelo Petratos)

Squad:
Matthew Trott (gk)
Matthew Bingley
Nigel Boogaard
Ilija Prenzoski
Scott Thomas
Troy Halpin
Shane Knight
Gareth Jenkins
Joel Theissen
Josh Mitchell
Mark Falzon

Interchange bench
rgk Jacob Rex
Keegan Wolfenden
Joe Schirripa
Hakan Canli
Michael Lloyd-Green

hmm Michael Lloyd Green

any relation to a Mariner's director?

[kevrenor]

marinermick said:

hmm Michael Lloyd Green
any relation to a Mariner's director?

Yes.

That is the Lloyd Green who was listed as a director of the bid is his father. He was part of the bid team due to PR/Marketing background. I understand he is not a director of the club now (yes they need to update their web site!)

Michael is a great lad, who I have been tracking since he was with Bathurst 75 training with my son Owen.

Michael played in Bathurst 75 1st grade side at 16 and was top scorer for them in NSW Ist Division in 2003. He moved to Northern Spirit's NYL side last season, and then Gladesville Spirit's U18 side in the Premier Youth League. At 18 he is a good prospect.

He was training by himself when Lawrie McKinna spoke with him, and shortly after he was invited to come into the CCUFC squad.

[James Holland - legend.]

Is Hakan Canli the 18 or 19 yr old kid who played for Broadmeadow this season??

He played most of the year in Broadmeadow's U19s team, but I always thought he was better than that.

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kevrenor said:

Yes.

That is the Lloyd Green who was listed as a director of the bid is his father. He was part of the bid team due to PR/Marketing background. I understand he is not a director of the club now (yes they need to update their web site!)

Michael is a great lad, who I have been tracking since he was with Bathurst 75 training with my son Owen.

Michael played in Bathurst 75 1st grade side at 16 and was top scorer for them in NSW Ist Division in 2003. He moved to Northern Spirit's NYL side last season, and then Gladesville Spirit's U18 side in the Premier Youth League. At 18 he is a good prospect.

He was training by himself when Lawrie McKinna spoke with him, and shortly after he was invited to come into the CCUFC squad.

Thanks for that info

You're just a fountain of knowledge Chris

Good enough prospect for an A-League signing?

[kevrenor]

Round 5 result from Canberra tonight (18/12/2004):

Blue Devils 0
lost to
Central Coast 1 (Ilija Prenzoski 75')

We are 6th on the table overnight, and in a good possition going into the break. Next game (R6) is at home on Saturday 15th January at Express Advocate at 7pm vs Bankstown City Lions

BLUE DEVILS: Nathan Denham, Adrian Dowling (Steve Hayes 62), Nikolai Toper-Stanley, Alex Castro (Ian Waldon 78), Elliot Zwangobani, Robbie Cattanach, David Arranz, Michael Katz, Dustin Wells, Matt Valeri, Paul Ivanic (Danny Macor 70).
Coach: Chris Tanzey
Yellow Cards: Dustin Wells 78

CENTRAL COAST UNITED: Matthew Trott, Josh Mitchell, Matthew Bingley, Nigel Boogaard, Ilija Prenzoski (Peter Haynes 83'), Scott Thomas, Shane Knight, Marc Falzon (Keegan Wolfenden 90), Joe Schripper (Joshue Sama 63'), Joel Thiessen, Troy Halpin.
Coach: Grant Lee
Yellow Cards: Nil

Referee: Srebre Delovski
Assistant Referees: Damian Wanstall and Sarah Ho
Fourth Official: James Barnes
Attendance: 516

[marinermick]

Into the top half of the table and at 7th.

Good stuff

[kevrenor]

NSW Premier League - Round 6 - Saturday 15 January 2005
at Express Advocate Stadium, Gosford

Central Coast United FC 6 (Shane Knight 41', 65', Nigel Boogard 48', Ilija Prenzoski 80', Peter Haynes 82', 89')
defeated
Bankstown City Lions 1 (Buddy Farah 40')

MATCH STATS:

Central Coast United FC : Players listing -
20. Matthew Trott (gk), 2. Josh Mitchell, 3. Matthew Bingley (c), 5. Nigel Boogard, 6. Ilija Prenzoski (29. Darren Cooper +86'), 7. Scott Thomas, 9. Shane Knight (10. Peter Haynes +74'), 12. Joe Schirripa, 19. Troy Halpin (15. Gareth Jenkins +83'), 16. Mitchell Prentice, 17. Joel Thiessen

Subs not used:
21. Scott Carter, 13. David Brewer

Coach: Grant Lee

Yellow Cards: Nil
Red Cards: Nil

Full report on:
www.back-of-the-net.com

[marinermick]

kevrenor said:

NSW Premier League - Round 6 - Saturday 15 January 2005
at Express Advocate Stadium, Gosford

Central Coast United FC 6 (Shane Knight 41', 65', Nigel Boogard 48', Ilija Prenzoski 80', Peter Haynes 82', 89')
defeated
Bankstown City Lions 1 (Buddy Farah 40')

MATCH STATS:

Central Coast United FC : Players listing -
20. Matthew Trott (gk), 2. Josh Mitchell, 3. Matthew Bingley (c), 5. Nigel Boogard, 6. Ilija Prenzoski (29. Darren Cooper +86'), 7. Scott Thomas, 9. Shane Knight (10. Peter Haynes +74'), 12. Joe Schirripa, 19. Troy Halpin (15. Gareth Jenkins +83'), 16. Mitchell Prentice, 17. Joel Thiessen

Subs not used:
21. Scott Carter, 13. David Brewer

Coach: Grant Lee

Yellow Cards: Nil
Red Cards: Nil

Full report on:
www.back-of-the-net.com

what an awesome second half!

united really piled on the goods second half

they are looking stronger and stronger every game

[kevrenor]

kevrenor said:

Central Coast United FC : Players listing -
20. Matthew Trott (gk), 2. Josh Mitchell, 3. Matthew Bingley (c), 5. Nigel Boogard, 6. Ilija Prenzoski (29. Darren Cooper +86'), 7. Scott Thomas, 9. Shane Knight (10. Peter Haynes +74'), 12. Joe Schirripa, 19. Troy Halpin (15. Gareth Jenkins +83'), 16. Mitchell Prentice, 17. Joel Thiessen
Subs not used:
21. Scott Carter, 13. David Brewer

I was pondering the list player list and I looked back to BOTN reports last year. What I found was that at least five players in the 1st squad were in Newcastle United's National Youth League Finalist side last NSL season:

Mitchell Wallace, Nigel Boogaard, Josh Mitchell, Joel Thiessen, and ? I think Mitchell Prentice.

Whatever you think about using only local players, this mini-'spine' provides cohesion and it shows. Some of the others have played NSL with Spirit or Newcastle Breakers/United together. This is needed if we are to stay in the NSWPL this season and next when there will be a big culling going on. Bring in the younger locals and others from the Mariners catchment once security is attained, for future seasons of CCU and CCM.

[marinermick]

kevrenor said:

I was pondering the list player list and I looked back to BOTN reports last year. What I found was that at least five players in the 1st squad were in Newcastle United's National Youth League Finalist side last NSL season:

Mitchell Wallace, Nigel Boogaard, Josh Mitchell, Joel Thiessen, and ? I think Mitchell Prentice.

Whatever you think about using only local players, this mini-'spine' provides cohesion and it shows. Some of the others have played NSL with Spirit or Newcastle Breakers/United together. This is needed if we are to stay in the NSWPL this season and next when there will be a big culling going on. Bring in the younger locals and others from the Mariners catchment once security is attained, for future seasons of CCU and CCM.

Newcastle will really suffer from not having a team in the State League.

Central Coast United can get the best of the young Novacastrians and nuture them into national league players for the Mariners.