MARK Bridge delivered Newcastle their maiden A-League crown in likely his last appearance for the club as the Jets beat Central Coast 1-0 in a dramatic grand final at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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Welcome to Foxsports.com.au’s live text coverage of the A-League grand final between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets.
AFTER leading his team to two A-League grand finals in three years, it’s not surprising Central Coast Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna is relaxed about his side’s trip to Sydney Football Stadium.
NEWCASTLE’S James Holland came very close to joining the Central Coast this season.
THERE is plenty more at stake for the opposing keepers in the A-League grand final than the championship trophy.
SINCE qualifying for the grand final, most of the fans’ discussion has been about the logistics of venue selection, ticketing and transport.
FORMER FFA board member John Singleton has predicted a Central Coast Mariners premiership may plunge a dagger into rugby league and rugby union for treating the region with contempt.
CENTRAL Coast midfielder Adam Kwasnik is one of the most under-rated players in the country, but Robbie Slater believes he will be a major reason why the Mariners will win the grand final.
CENTRAL Coast coach Lawrie McKinna says key midfielder Tom Pondeljak is virtually no chance of starting the A-League grand final despite getting through the team?s final training session.
CENTRAL Coast’s mission of intent goes well beyond A-League grand final against Newcastle.
FOOTBALL commander-in-chief Frank Lowy laid out his vision for the sport, with a thriving and expanding A-League leading to the hosting of an Asian Cup and then the World Cup.
NEWCASTLE’S Korean import Jin-Hyung Song has revealed how he overcame the toughest period of his life before making the bold switch to Australia.
STUART Musialik, the young midfielder with the golden touch, is now ex-pected to stay with the Newcastle Jets.
AN extended A-League season likely to start in July is almost certain to feature an opening-round derby between Queensland Roar and competition new boys Gold Coast Galaxy.
IT’S an exciting week for the people of Newcastle, in particular for the man who will lead their team out in the A-League grand final on Sunday.
FOXSPORTS.com.au talks to Fox Sports commentator Simon Hill for his view on how the A-League grand final will play out.
WANT to know how players keep their cool in the build-up to the A-League grand final? Foxsports.com.au talks to Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Michael Theokiltos to get the view from the field.