Central Coast Mariners A-League Men’s Head Coach Nick Montgomery is off to Scotland!
He’s leaving Central Coast Mariners to take charge at Hibernian FC in the Scottish Premiership.
Alongside him, Assistant Coach Sergio Raimundo and Goalkeeper Coach Miguel Miranda are also bidding adieu to the club.
Montgomery, who initially joined as a player back in 2012, was instrumental in clinching the Mariners’ first A-League Championship.
He played for four more seasons, making 129 appearances, and captained the team for two years.
In his second season as coach, he built a formidable squad aiming for the Championship this year.
Under Montgomery’s leadership, the Mariners had a stellar regular season, scoring a club-record number of goals.
They finished second and secured an AFC Cup spot.
The finals games saw them net an impressive 10 goals while conceding only twice and culminated in them being crowned A-League Men’s Champions after a remarkable 6-1 grand final victory over Melbourne City.
With two Championships under his belt, one as a player and one as a coach, Montgomery is now headed to Hibernian FC.
Central Coast Mariners Chairman Richard Peil thanked both Montgomery and Raimundo, recognising their dedication and hard work.
The club is now on the hunt for a new Head Coach, with interest pouring in from around the world.
In the interim, Mariners Men’s Academy NPL First Grade coach Abbas Saad steps in to lead the team until a permanent replacement for Montgomery is found.
It’s an exciting time for Central Coast Mariners as they continue their upward trajectory.
David Abrahams