Mariners confirm interim boss after coach’s shock exit
Anna Harrington |
Former Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has been named Central Coast’s interim boss after the unexpected departure of treble-winning manager Mark Jackson.
Four days out from the Mariners’ A-League Men season opener against Newcastle on Sunday, the Mariners confirmed Moon would take the reins.
Moon, 43, led Brisbane between July 2020 and February 2023, when he was sacked, and later coached Papua New Guinea between 2023 and 2024.
“We have secured an interim coaching structure to guide the team while the appointment for a permanent head coach progresses,” Mariners CEO Greg Brownlow said.
The Mariners were rocked last Friday when Jackson quit for a yet-to-be-confirmed role overseas, with links to Thai club Buriram United.
Jackson joined the Mariners ahead of the 2023-24 ALM season, guiding Central Coast to both the premiers plate and championship trophy, as well as the AFC Cup title in what was a historic trophy treble.
Central Coast were already being tipped to finish near the bottom of the table this season and Moon has the daunting task of attempting to lift the battling Mariners.
Central Coast, who are experiencing ownership issues, were also forced to explain to Professional Footballers Australia why player payments had been late last month.
Just under a year ago, Rich Peil quit as owner, citing the A-League’s funding cuts as a major reason behind his decision, handing the reins back to previous owner Mike Charlesworth.
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