Central Coast Mariners

Roy O'Donovan Roy O'Donovan will be missing for eight Central Coast Mariners matches after being given an eight-match ban over a shocking headbutt.

After more than 18 months in charge, Paul Okon quit as Central Coast Mariners head coach.

Melbourne Victory Gui Finkler is not concerned about Melbourne Victory's lack of goals heading into Friday's top-of-the-table clash against Perth Glory.

Melbourne Victory Albanian striker Besart Berisha has set the stage for a fierce Melbourne derby after claiming Melbourne Victory are the number one team in the city.

Aleksander Kokko Scott Galloway scored from outside the penalty area as the visiting Central Coast Mariners ensured honours were even in Sunday's F3 Derby.

Melbourne Victory climbed back up to second in the A-League following Wednesday's thrashing of struggling Central Coast Mariners.

Phil Moss Pragmatic Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss said his club needs to accept it is in the midst of a rebuilding era following Friday night's 2-0 loss to Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium, the Mariners' third loss on the trot.

Central Coast Mariners Melbourne Victory moved to third in the A-League with a 0-0 draw against Central Coast Mariners, but they missed a host of chances to win.

Brisbane Roar could only draw with a much-changed Melbourne Victory side, handing the A-League Premiers' Plate to Adelaide United.

Mario Götze Usain Bolt can make it as a professional footballer, according to Borussia Dortmund attacker Mario Gotze.