Central Coast Mariners

Manchester United Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners are in the dark over whether Mike Phelan will return as sporting director or continue in a new role at Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Mike Phelan will take on a dual role as Manchester United coach and Central Coast Mariners sporting director over the coming months.

Manchester United fan Usain Bolt has just joined A-League club Central Coast Mariners for an "indefinite training" period.

Sydney FC suffered the first defeat of their A-League defence away to Central Coast Mariners, who had won just one of their previous 12.

Kevin Muscat Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has talked down the potential impact of some considerable upheaval at the Central Coast Mariners as the two teams prepare to meet on Saturday evening.

Rostyn Griffiths Rostyn Griffiths has taken what is likely to be a significant pay cut to return to the A-League with his hometown club Perth Glory.

Melbourne City David Villa made an immediate impact on the A-League with a goal on debut to help Melbourne City grab a 1-1 draw at Sydney FC on Saturday.

Nick Montgomery Newcastle Jets are looking like prime wooden spoon candidates after their defeat to Central Coast Mariners.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed Usain Bolt's training period with the club had come to an end.