'Proud' Central Coast Mariners determined to avoid worst A-League start record

Western Sydney Wanderers have breathed new life into their Hyundai A-League campaign with a much-needed 2-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners on Friday night. Newcastle have comfortably accounted for Brisbane 2-0 to pick up their second win of the season. Perth Glory continued their top form with an easy win over Melbourne City Melbourne continue their winning run with a 2-0 win over ladder-rivals Adelaide United. Roy Krishna lead the charge against the Sky Blues, scoring two before Steven Taylor added one more to defeat Sydney 3-1. Melbourne Victory star Keisuke Honda speaks on the challenge of playing for the side and managing the Cambodian national team. Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey is on the alert for any player dropping their head as the Mariners seek to avoid an unwanted A-League record in Wellington on Saturday. A loss to the Phoenix would be the Mariners' sixth in a row, making theirs the worst return through eight rounds of any team in the league's history. With just two points to their name following draws in the opening two rounds, Mulvey knows his job is as much about keeping his players upbeat as it is about getting bodies back on the...

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