Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have appointed John Hutchinson as their new Head Coach. Hutchinson returns to the club after a successful playing career and coaching stint overseas.
What happened?
Hutchinson needs no introduction to the Mariners Family, holding the all-time Mariners appearance record with 271 games.
He served as captain for his final three years on the Coast, lifting the A-League Championship in 2013.
Why it matters for Central Coast Mariners
Hutchinson's coaching journey began at the Mariners and has taken him to America and Japan.
He has worked with notable coaches like Ange Postecoglu and Kevin Muscat.
| Season | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Assistant Coach |
| 2023 | Yokohama FC | Assistant Coach |
| 2024 | Marinos | Interim Manager |
| 2025 | Júbilo Iwata | Head Coach |
What comes next?
Hutchinson returns to the Central Coast on a two-year contract, aiming to make history as Head Coach.
The current league standing is: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | --- | | League standing | 9th in A-League, 32 pts, 8W-8D-10L from 26 games | | Recent form | LWDLD | | Goals this season | 35 scored, 42 conceded (-7 goal difference) | | Title race | 16 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets | | Last result | Newcastle Jets 4-0 Central Coast Mariners (2026-04-25) | Hutchinson is excited to work with the team and bring success to the club.
