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On a spring Friday evening in Gosford in 2018, more than 10,000 fans flocked to Central Coast Stadium to watch a pre-season game. This…

Nick Montgomery began life as a coach for the Wolves.

'To be honest, I didn't really think that they were looking at me.'

@CCMariners 1625201603,1625201643 Nick Montgomery has been appointed as Central Coast Mariners A-League Head Coach, following the completion of an extensive selection process by the club. Montgomery played for the Mariners between 2012 and 2017 after moving from Sheffield United, and after retiring as a professional player stepped into the coaching fold. The 39-year-old completed his UEFA Pro Licence coaching certificate during the Covid-19 lockdown and has spent the past two season...

@CCMariners 1618637919,1618638103 The Central Coast Mariners and VfB Stuttgart have agreed terms for the transfer of Alou Kuol, with the young forward to join the German club at the conclusion of the A-League 2020/21 season. Kuol joined the Mariners youth setup from Goulburn Valley Suns after a trial in 2019 and made his A-League debut last year against Newcastle Jets as the season resumed from the COVID-19 hiatus. He has made his mark on the A League this season by putting in some ...

The Central Coast Mariners will lose a valuable player next season, with Alou Kuol released to play for German club, V-F-B Stuttgart. The athlete made his debut with the local squad last year, and has scored seven goals in a-league this season. The Head of Football Ken Schembri says the move is a great step for Kuol and is a sign of the strong work being done in the Mariners Academy. (VISION ONLY)

“There aren’t many players like that in Australia. “We’ve worked a lot on that side of his game, plus his positional play and his fitness, and you’re seeing the results, especially with the amount of headed goals he’s got this season (two more came against Western United). “He’s come through a lot in life and both (academy coach) Sergio (Raimundo) and I are proud of the progress he’s making. “He’s one a few youngsters breaking through here ... so it’s exciting times. “...