Issue 19 | Round 12 | Saturday 27 December 2014 | Central Coast Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | Kick-off: 5:00pm | #CCMvBRI

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E R I N A

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Central Coast MarinersHead Coach: Phil Moss

# Name Twitter handle S B N

1 Matt Nash (Gk)

2 Storm Roux @Storm_Roux

3 Joshua Rose @Josh_Rose3

4 Jacob Poscoliero

5 Zac Anderson @ZacAnderson4

6 Brent Griffiths @Brent_Griff

7 John Hutchinson (C)

8 Nick Montgomery

9 Mitchell Duke @Mitch_Duke8

10 Anthony Caceres @ACaceres17

11 Nick Fitzgerald @Fitzy_29

12 Liam Reddy (Gk)

15 Mathew Sim @MattSim11

16 Liam Rose

17 Richard Vernes

18 Glen Trifiro @Futboltec

19 Matt Simon

20 Anthony Kalik

21 Michael Neill

22 Tom Slater

23 Isaka Cernak @FBallerCulture

24 Hayden Morton @Hayd94

25 Eddy Bosnar @Edoboz

26 Kim Seung-yong

27 Zac Cairncross

28 Josh Bingham

GOALS

# Name S B N1 Michael Theo (Gk)

3 Shane Stefanutto

4 Adam Sarota

5 Corey Brown

6 George Lambadaridis

7 Mensur Kurtisi

8 Steven Lustica

10 Henrique De Andrade Silva

12 Jean Carlos Solorzano

13 Jade North

14 Daniel Bowles

15 James Donachie

16 Devante Clut

17 Matt McKay

18 Luke Brattan

19 Jack Hingert

20 Kofi Danning

21 Jamie Young (Gk)

22 Thomas Broich

23 Dimitri Petratos

28 Brandon Borello

30 Matt Acton (Gk)

Brisbane RoarHead Coach: Frans Thijssen

GOALS

Sign your kids up for the official Central Coast Mariners School Holiday Clinics in January 2015 coached by none other than Mariners great Adam Kwasnik. After retiring from the professional game due to injury at the end of last season, Kwasnik has been installed as the Club’s Community Football Coordinator.

Kwasnik will coach clinics at the Mariners Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah, and at Northbridge FC in the first month of 2015, with boys and girls aged four to 12 catered for.

Each participant will receive guidance from Kwasnik and his team, as well as a Mariners training shirt to wear throughout their sessions and take home to mark their involvement.

Kids can opt to join in for one, two, or three days of football fun in a supportive environment which aims to ensure that they are remaining active throughout their school break!

KWASALDINHO: KING OF THE KIDS!

CENTRAL COAST MARINERS SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS – JANUARY 2015TUGGERAH: Venue: Central Coast Mariners Centre of ExcellenceDates: Monday 12, Tuesday 13, and/or Wednesday 14 JanuaryTime: 9:00am to 12:00pm Daily

NORTH SYDNEY: Venue: Northbridge FCDates: Monday 19, Tuesday 20, and/or Wednesday 21 JanuaryTime: 9:00am to 12:00pm Daily

COST: 1 DAY - $65, 2 DAYS - $115, 3 DAYS - $140

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Brazilian gives up in size, he sure makes up for in skill, and the capacity to score sublime goals. A former player of Dutch seaside club, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Henrique would best be captured by a mighty Mariner this afternoon. Naturally, we’d be happy to release him into the Brisbane Water after the game.

Simon departed the Mariners for K-League Classic outfit Jeonnam Dragons in 2012, but re-joined the Club in May 2013. Simon won the 2008 and 2012 Hyundai A-League Premierships with the Club, and shapes as a key player this afternoon. Simon’s bustling approach to the game is sure to have factored in Roar coach Frans Thijssen’s thinking ahead of today’s fixture. But as many coaches can attest, preparing a plan to stop Simon is easier said than done. He’s an unpredictable, passionate player who has the Mariners spirit surging through his veins, so it’s a fair bet that Matt Simon will have a significant impact on the Club’s final match of 2014!

20 lucky The Loose Cannon readers have scored a signed Matt Simon player card thanks to Shooting Star Sports Cards this afternoon. If you’re one of our 20 make sure you send a snap of yourself with the card to @CCMariners on Twitter, or e-mail your picture to info@ccmariners.com.au.

A R R R ! J O I N T ' C R E W A N D C O M E D R E S S E D L I K E A P I R AT E F O R N E X T S U N D A Y ' S M AT C H A G A I N S T M E L B O U R N E C I T Y !

Next Home Match | Sunday 4 January | Central Coast Mariners vs. Melbourne City | Central Coast Stadium, Gosford | Kick-off: 5:00pm | Twitter: @CCMariners #CCMvMCY

WELCOME TO #SUMMERFOOTBALL!

See our #SummerFootball graphic below? Well grab a pen and put a line through the first game, because if you’ve received The Loose Cannon today it means you’re here at Central Coast Stadium as part of three huge Mariners matches in Gosford this summer! Thank you for your support!

In just eight days we’ll be back here on the banks of the Brisbane Water getting set to take on Melbourne City, while on Saturday 24 January (on an AFC Asian Cup rest day) we’ll play a match no fan should miss – Sydney FC at home (the heart beats faster). Tickets are available via Ticketek.

But the action doesn’t stop there. On New Year’s Day we’ll be down at Wanderland challenging Western Sydney Wanderers, and before you know it our 2015 AFC Champions League Group Stage Qualifier against Guangzhou R&F from China, Yadanarbon from

Myanmar, or Warriors FC from Singapore on February 17 will have rolled around. Matches are coming thick and fast, and that’s just the way we like it!

For more details regarding all our matches, head online to www.CCMariners.com.au. But, if you’re planning on coming to next Sunday’s home fixture against Melbourne City, make sure you pick up The Loose Cannon for a comprehensive look at the 2015 AFC Champions League from a Mariners perspective. We’ll give you the lowdown on all things #ACL2015, and bring you a special story from one of our supporters, Jake Banks.

We hope you had a merry and safe Christmas, and once again thanks for being part of #SummerFootball. 2015 is nearly here – together let’s make it another Year of the Mariner!

#19 MATT SIMON

#10 HENRIQUE

PLAYER TO PRAISE:

PLAYER TO PRESSURE:

SIMON STUFFPosition AttackerDate of Birth 21 July 1986 (28)Place of Birth Sydney, AustraliaHeight 188cmWeight 79kgFormer Clubs Jeonnam Dragons, Central Coast Lightning, East Gosford Rams

Averaging a goal every four games since joining the Central Coast Mariners in 2006, productive front man Matt Simon has earned a reputation as one of the most lethal strikers in the Hyundai A-League. A full Socceroo and 2008 Beijing Olympian, Simon’s rise to Hyundai A-League notoriety is the result of his unwavering commitment to fulfil his dream. Initially spotted playing amateur suburban football, Simon made the most of an opportunity to train with the Mariners in 2006. Since then, he has terrorised Hyundai A-League defenders with his grit and determination, as well as clinical striking skills.

Henrique made his debut as an injury cover player in early 2009 and has since become a firm fan favourite with the Suncorp Stadium faithful, who will forever remember him as the Brisbane Roar player who stepped up to slot home the winning penalty in the victorious Hyundai A-League 2011 Grand Final. In the 2014 Grand Final, Henrique again scored the winning goal - this time in extra-time as a substitute off the bench. There’s no doubting the ‘Slippery Fish’s’ capacity to wreak havoc on opposition teams, and at the point of going to print, he had already scored seven goals this Hyundai A-League campaign. What the little

HENRIQUE HOLISTICALLY

Position AttackerDate of Birth 9 May 1985 (29)Place of Birth Sao Paulo, BrazilHeight 165cmWeight 60kgFormer Clubs Formiga, Uberaba, Guarani, America Miniero, Feyenoord Rotterdam

Liam Reddy

#ACL2015: TWO DAYS LEFT TO PRE-PURCHASE HISTORY!

Isaka CernakZac Anderson

Unique insignia

Central Coast Mariners players will sport a fresh look for their 2015 AFC Champions League campaign, with a classic sash being introduced to the Club’s Kappa kits for the first time.The Mariners’ first choice kit for their fifth foray into Asia’s premier Club competition features a yellow top with navy sash, teamed with navy shorts and yellow socks. The Club’s second choice kit features a white shirt with navy sash, in addition to white shorts and socks.And Liam Reddy and Matt Nash, the Club’s custodians, will have the choice of all purple, all pink, or all green goalkeeping attire throughout the Club’s involvement in competition. Each kit maintains the V-neckline introduced by the Club for Hyundai A-League season ten, and features unique detailing on the upper back – four palm trees to signify the club’s home and history. Moreover, the writing “AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015” has been added to chronicle the Club’s proud involvement in Asia’s top team tournament.

Central Coast Mariners supporters are able to pre-order the first choice, second choice, and purple goalkeeper shirts NOW. The shirts must be ordered by 5:00pm on Monday 29 December 2014. Each kit is priced at $120 plus $10 postage and handling, though a 10 per cent discount is available for Mariners Members. Shirt distribution will commence from Friday 6 February 2015.

The Club will be announcing its sponsor for the 2015 AFC Champions League soon, and this will be added to the shirts before delivery.

TO ORDER: Head to the merchandise stands at today’s match, venture online to www.CCMariners.com.au, phone HQ on Monday on 4353 7200, or e-mail:merchandise@ccmariners.com.au