Central Coast head coach Nick Montgomery said the club have prepared Garang Kuol for the pressures that will come on the next stage of his career at Newcastle United.
Melbourne City have beaten Central Coast 1-0 to consolidate top spot in the A-League Men, with Jamie Maclaren scoring the winner but having a penalty saved.
The sky is the limit for Newcastle Jets, coach Arthur Papas says, after his side soared into the A-League Men top six with a 1-0 win over Adelaide United.
Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover wasn't suspended for throwing flares during the A-League Men derby, to the surprise of Central Coast coach Nick Montgomery.
Western United coach and Socceroos great John Aloisi says he will continue to fight for football and the A-League Men competition despite a challenging fortnight.