Although Sydney FC thoroughly deserved their victory over the Central Coast Mariners this afternoon, the entire press box was in agreement that the man of the match played on the losing side. As the SMH's Sebastian Hassett justly observed, "about the seven next-best" were clad in sky blue, but the star of the day was Michael McGlinchey. Click to continue reading...

After dramatic victory against Mansfield last Saturday, Boro return to action tomorrow against bottom side Chester. After having 25 points deducted at the start of the season it was always going to be an up hill struggle for Chester to overcome and 9 points from their opening 9 games have not given them a great start either.

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Next up for Boro is a trip to Field Mill and Mansfield Town. Graham Westley's side are 3 matches unbeaten since the 2-1 defeat at the Kassam Stadium against leaders Oxford United on the 22nd August. Tomorrow's game� will be a big test for the team. Down the years, Stevenage never seem to play well or get results at 'big' grounds and Mansfield will be no different.

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It wasn't pretty, but Stevenage got back to winning ways beating Rushden & Diamonds 2-1 at Broadhall Way. Unfortunately though the game won't be remembered for the football, but for the horror tackle by Michael Corcoran on Lawrie Wilson which will probably see the in form right midfielder miss the rest of the season.

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One of the more puzzling tactical decisions from Graham Westley so far this season has been his reluctance to give new midfielder� Stacy Long� a run in the team, especially as the creative side of Boro's game is not quite where it should be. It's been more� long ball than Long.�

Stacy moved to Broadhall Way in the summer after a successful spell at Ebbsfleet United.

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But that's about it after another disappointing performance saw Stevenage leave Church Road, with just a point. Hayes & Yeading were the better side throughout and if they had taken their chances in the second half it could of been the home side celebrating their first 3 points in the Blue Square Premier.

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A 0-0 draw away at Woking on Saturday afternoon signalled the end of� Boro's pre-season campaign for 2009. Graham Westley's side played 7 games, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 2. This year's campaign has been a lot different to previous pre-season's at Broadhall Way with the team being much more settled and no trialists featuring at all.

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It was always going to happen wasn't it?

Steve Morison returned to Broadhall Way for the first time since his summer move to League� 1 Millwall and fired both goals as the South London side beat Boro to condemn Graham Westley's side to their first defeat this pre-season. Morison started the game for his new employers and was given a warm reception by the Boro fans as he wore the number 9 shirt for the Lions.

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Lessons learned from Elen Rives in the face of a breakup with your long term partner Frank Lampard:

1. Smiling blissfully comes easy when you're with a boy twelve years your junior;
2. Smiling blissfully also comes in knowing that the many photos of you publicly cuddling up to a new guy will make your ex's head explode;
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Lessons learned from Elen Rives in the face of a breakup with your long term partner Frank Lampard:

1. Smiling blissfully comes easy when you're with a boy twelve years your junior;
2. Smiling blissfully also comes in knowing that the many photos of you publicly cuddling up to a new guy will make your ex's head explode;
3.

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The season ended on a high in a sunny North London as Stevenage Borough beat York City 2-0 to win the FA Trophy at Wembley. It was the perfect end to what has been a difficult week for the club. Boro were the dominant force throughout and what could of been a trciky encounter ended up being a walk in the park for Graham Westley's side.

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It seems very weird that Stevenage are playing in a FA Trophy Final tomorrow afternoon. Somehow there is not the same buzz there was 2 years ago when Mark Stimson's side played Kidderminster Harriers in the first competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium. I don't know whether it is the fact that the stadium has lost its new 'magic' or that the main aim of the� club this season has been promotion from the Blue Square Premier.

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If, like me you're still trying to get to grips with the play-off semi-final second leg defeat at the Abbey Stadium on Monday then I've found the best thing to do is begin to look forward to next season. In my opinion there's a lot to be excited about. For the first time in years we should have more or less the same squad and management team in August.

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Lawrie McKinna took his two goal hero Adam Kwasnik off after he'd given them a 2-1 lead early in the second half.
On came Dylan MaCallister who dislocated his shoulder and got substituted.
Of course the Mariners defended like..Mariners, leaking goals at will.
Mariners who always came home with a Wet Sail in the A-League. Click to continue reading...

Mariners and Jets both needed wins in matchday 4 and despite some notable performances they both flopped badly to Japanese sides.
Yes that's right the "technically better Japanese sides".
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Nationally we look at the A-League draw talk Asian Champions League and hear from Lawrie McKinna and Matt Simon ahead of last nights 2-1 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale.
On the local show we hear from FFA Tech Director Han Berger. Click to continue reading...

After the 4-2 defeat away at Kidderminster on Saturday, tomorrow night's game has just got that bit bigger. If playing Cambridge at home isn't a big enough motivation for both players & supporters anyway, it certainly will be after the weekend's result at Aggborough. Boro need to win. Anything less and� they can kiss goodbye to the Blue Square Premier play-offs for yet another season.

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Dylan Macallister talks about his debut and the standard of the A-League.
Lawrie McKinna discusses Mark Bosnich's debut and Ahmed Elrich's season ending injury.
We talk A-League and Socceroos
Alen Stajic talks Young Matildas and W-League
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Nationally:
Dylan Macallister, Lawrie McKinna talk us through the Magnificent Mariners.
Young Matildas Coach Alen Stajic reviews the recent camp and looks ahead.
We review the A-League Round 3, talks Socceroos v Holland and have dedication and quiz questions and all the news.
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Extended interview with Canberra United W-League Coach Robbie Hooker talks about his new role. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to goals from Calum Willock, Scott Laird and Lawrie Wilson gave Boro 3 goal and 3 points from Holker Street against a disappointing Barrow side. Boro made 3 changes with Albrighton and Henry both missing out along with Mitchell Cole. With Eddie Anaclet returning at right back to deal with Barrow's tricky winger Carlos Logan and Daryl [. Click to continue reading...

and Ivan Slavich wants your support at the game at Canberra Stadium tomorrow..read today's Canberra Times article below...and six Young Rockets have been asked to train with Mariners today.
Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Danny Vukovic may be banned from the Olympics but he will be included in the squad to play the Newcastle Jets in a pre-season game at CanberraStadium tomorrow. Click to continue reading...

Taylor Beaton: What he needs to do, Canberra's Matildas head-off, Rockets to play tonight, Next Young Canberrans to impress Alex Tobin, and Amy Taylor get her boots on Football Superstars.
Central Coast Mariners Lawrie McKinna: Taylor Beaton was confident, stepped up, gave short give and goes, and when he made a mistake he just got on with the game. Click to continue reading...

Match Report By Russ Gibbs
Belconnen United 1 Central Coast Mariners 2
(BU: Dustin Wells 33') (CCM: Taylor Beaton 63', 90')
BELCONNEN UNITED v CENTRAL COAST MARINERS
Match Report
Belconnen United 1 Central Coast Mariners 2
(BU: Dustin Wells 33') (CCM: Taylor Beaton 63', 90')
By Russ Gibbs
Match Report
Belconnen United 1 Central Coast Mariners 2
(BU: Dustin Wells 33') (CCM: Taylor Beaton 63', 90')
By Russ Gibbs
Belconnen United were undone by one of their own at the Belconnen Soccer Centre on Wednesday evening as the Central Coast Mariners defeated Steve Forshaw's plucky troops by the odd goal in three thanks to a brace from current Blue Devils youngster Taylor Beaton. Click to continue reading...

On the Nearpost: Central Coast Mariners' Lawrie McKinna and Matildas Amy Chapman and Caitlin Munoz.
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Central Coast Mariners Coach Lawrie McKinna joins us in the studio. We focus on the Mariners as they prepare for the fourth A-League season. Click to continue reading...

Lawrie McKinna and Amy Chapman on Nearpost Radio this week.

The Mariners are in Canberra this week for a couple of games, plenty of training and media/community work. See list of engagement and games below.
Coach Lawrie McKinna will join us on Nearpost Radio from 6:30pm 98. Click to continue reading...

New Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez is continuing his pursuit of his Northern Ireland team members having already signed Aaron Hughes. This time he has secured the services of Villa midfielder Steven Davis. Davis has moved to Craven Cottage after spending a season under the management of fellow countryman Martin O'Neill. Davis struggled to hold down a [. Click to continue reading...