Ahead of Saturday’s match against Wellington Phoenix, Mike Mulvey has rewarded THREE players from the Central Coast Mariners Academy with promotions to the extended squad named today.
Michael Glassock, Charles M’Mombwa & Lewis Miller are all eligible for selection to take the field in Hyundai A-League Round 21 at Central Coast Stadium.
Entrance Bateau Bay Football Club junior and Academy Captain, Michael Glassock has been rewarded for his form in the Foxtel Y-League backline alongside North Shore Mariners product Lewis Miller. Both providing crucial defensive cover.
After making his competitive debut for the Mariners in the FFA Cup against Adelaide United, exciting winger Charles M’Mombwa is now in line to make his Hyundai A-League debut in Yellow & Navy.
On the injury front, Corey Gameiro continues his road to recovery whilst Tom Hiariej could return as early as next week against the Newcastle Jets. Kye Rowles returns from suspension, but will miss this week’s match due to a foot injury.
Central Coast Mariners squad: 1.Ben KENNEDY (gk), 2.Jonathan ASPROPOTAMITS, 3.Jack CLISBY, 8.Michael McGLINCHEY, 11.Connor PAIN, 17.Peter KEKERIS, 18.Matt MILLAR, 22.Jacob MELLING, 23.Mario SHABOW, 24.Joe GAUCI (gk), 25.Jordan MURRAY, 26.Josh NISBET, 27.Charles M’MOMBWA, 28.Sam GRAHAM, 29.Stephen MALLON, 33.Lewis MILLER, 34.Michael GLASSOCK, 68.Jem KARACAN
***Two to be omitted***
Ins: 23.Mario SHABOW (return from injury), 26.Josh NISBET (promoted), 27.Charles M’MOMBWA (promoted), 33.Lewis MILLER (promoted), 34.Michael GLASSOCK (promoted)
Outs: 7.Andrew HOOLE (omitted), 13.Aiden O’NEILL (suspended – 1 week), 15.Kye ROWLES (foot injury), 19.Matt SIMON (suspended – 2 weeks)
Unavailable: 6.Tom HIARIEJ (groin injury) 10.Tommy OAR (knee inury), 21.Corey GAMEIRO (calf)
Match Details
Hyundai A-League Round 21
Saturday, 9 March 2019
Match: Central Coast Mariners vs. Wellington Phoenix
Venue: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEDT)
Tickets: CLICK HERE
TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS AUSTRALIA & 10 Bold
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