Usain Bolt to decide in 2 weeks or 'call it quits'
Usain Bolt will give himself until the end of the month to decide whether to continue pursuing a career in professional football.
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0-2-2, 10th in Australian A-League
Mulvey laments Central Coast's 'soft underbelly'
After a second-straight reality check, Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey is beginning to understand the work on his A-League plate.
Victory thrash Central Coast to go second
Melbourne Victory delivered a stunning statement of A-League intent, thrashing Central Coast Mariners 4-1 at AAMI Park.
Goodwin stars again as Reds beat Mariners
Craig Goodwin scored his second brace in a week during Adelaide United's 3-0 A-League win over Central Coast in Gosford.
Bolt still optimistic over pro contract 'opportunities'
Bolt said: "We'll see what happens. I think people are still contacting my agent now about opportunities, so we'll see in which direction it goes."
Bolt rejects Mariners offer, to leave A-League club
Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has finished his football trial at A-League side Central Coast Mariners, the club confirmed on Friday.
Bolt absent as Mariners held by Melbourne City
A late equaliser by substitute Dario Vidosic earned Melbourne City a 1-1 draw with Central Coast Mariners, where Usain Bolt was not present.
Bolt 'won't make it' as footballer - Keogh
Usain Bolt has been on trial with A-League side Central Coast Mariners, but recently turned down a contract offer.
McCormack wary of De Laet, Jamieson ahead of City return
Central Coast's Ross McCormack has identified Melbourne City's full-back pairing as the danger in Saturday's clash against his former A-League club.
Usain Bolt decision expected 'in a matter of days'
The head of the A-League Greg O'Rourke says Usain Bolt could decide within days whether to accept a contract offer from Central Coast Mariners.
Bolt unlikely to agree A-League deal
Sources told ESPN that Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth might be the only one at the club keen to see a deal struck with Usain Bolt.
Usain Bolt deal is for 'much less' than requested
CCM have offered Usain Bolt a contract for "much, much less" than what the Olympic great's camp requested, the head of the A-League said.
Bolt offered full-time Mariners contract - agent
Central Coast Mariners have offered Usain Bolt a full-time playing contract after he impressed during a trial, his agent Ricky Simms told ESPN.
No sign of Usain Bolt as Mariners and Roar draw
There was no Usain Bolt but plenty of lightning as the Roar and Central Coast struck out in a 1-1 draw on a stormy Brisbane Sunday.
Bolt's inexperience his advantage - Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer has told ESPN FC Usain Bolt's lack of top level experience makes him 'unpredictable' and gives him an advantage.
Bolt turns down two-year Valletta FC deal
Usain Bolt remains in Australia, still on trial for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, with the season set to begin.
Mauk: Roar worried about McCormack, not Bolt
There is one Central Coast striker on the minds of the Brisbane Roar ahead of their A-League season opener on Sunday and it isn't Usain Bolt.
Central Coast captain refuses to comment on Bolt deal
Mariners captain Matt Simon says Usain Bolt has made immense strides, but is refusing to shed light on if the sprinter will remain in the A-League.
A-League won't help Mariners land Usain Bolt
The Central Coast Mariners will not be allowed to dip into the marquee fund to fend off a full-time offer from a European club for Usain Bolt.
Bolt offered deal to play for UCL hopefuls in Malta
Usain Bolt has been offered a two-year contract to play for Maltese club Valletta FC and spearhead their charge to the Champions League.
VOTE: Should the Mariners sign Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt' may have scored twice on Friday, but his trial at the Central Coast Mariners has divided public opinion. Now it's time to have your say:
The Bolt conundrum facing Australian soccer
Publicly, many experts are complimentary of Usain Bolt's efforts. Privately, they doubt that a football contract will ever materialize.
What's it like to face Usain Bolt on a soccer pitch?
"I wasn't really focusing on Bolt too much. I was more worried about Ross McCormack and also Jordan Murray," defender Josh Symons told ESPN.
'Too early to tell' on Bolt contract - Mariners CEO
"He's been training hard with us and tonight he showed weaknesses but he also showed his strengths and got two goals, so all credit to him."
Lightning strikes twice for Bolt but improvement needed
Olympic legend Usain Bolt wants to be a professional footballer and he did his case no harm with two goals for Central Coast in a trial match.
2018-19 A Lge Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Glory | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
| Sydney FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 8 |
| Melbourne City FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Melbourne Victory | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Adelaide United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| Brisbane Roar | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Newcastle Jets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 2 |
2018-19 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference-610th
Goals Scored3Tied-8th
Assists3Tied-4th
Goals Conceded910th