Central Coast Lightning
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Central Coast FC, formerly known as Central Coast Lightning is a semi-professional association football club, based and located on the Central Coast
of New South Wales
. They are the main "feeder" club for the professional A-League
club, the . As well as fielding a team in the NSW Super League, they also have junior clubs that have teams as young as Under 8, which play in the various club competitions along the Central Coast.
In 2011, the club underwent an identity change, which included changing it's name from the CC Lighting, to CCFC.
, which the Mariners qualified for.Notable Former Lightning players include
Central Coast, New South Wales
The Central Coast is an urban region in the Australian state of New South Wales, located on the coast north of Sydney and south of Lake Macquarie....
of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
. They are the main "feeder" club for the professional A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club, the . As well as fielding a team in the NSW Super League, they also have junior clubs that have teams as young as Under 8, which play in the various club competitions along the Central Coast.
Senior Team History
The Lightning has played in the NSW Super League for close to 8 years, each year doing well, but not well enough to finish in the finals or be promoted into the NSW Premier League. Since 2005, they have reached the knock-out stages, but falling short of the Grand Final.In 2011, the club underwent an identity change, which included changing it's name from the CC Lighting, to CCFC.
Club Colours
The Club colours are similar to that of the Central Coast Mariners, playing in a yellow and navy blue styled shirt, navy blue shorts and yellow socks. Although their kit can change according to league and age group, their U/20 mens play in a light blue and white shirt, blue shorts with white stripes and white socks.Notable former players
As the Lightning is the main feeder club for the Central Coast Mariners, several players have already gone in the A-League and most recently the 2009 AFC Champions LeagueAFC Champions League 2009
The 2009 AFC Champions League was the 28th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 7th under the current AFC Champions League title. The final took place at National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on November 7...
, which the Mariners qualified for.Notable Former Lightning players include
- Matt SimonMatt SimonMatthew Simon is a football player. Simon currently plays as a striker for the Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners.-Club career:...
, - Damien BrownDamien BrownDamien Brown is an Australian football player and former school teacher. He most recently played as a left midfielder for the Australian A-League club the Central Coast Mariners....
, - Bradley Porter
- Matthew TrottMatthew TrottMatthew Trott is a football goalkeeper, he has no club since leaving Didcot Town F.C...
- Mitchell PrenticeMitchell PrenticeMitchell Prentice is an Australian football player who is currently off contract after being released by Sydney FC in the transfer window.-Club career:...