Mariners land Welsh midfielder

Central Coast Mariners have made their second signing in as many days with the capture of Welsh midfielder Matthew Crowell on Wednesday.

Crowell, who was on trial at the A-League club three months ago, will stay at Gosford until the end of the season.

He is the club’s second signing this week after they announced promising midfielder Lachlan Cahill had joined as an injury replacement for Shane Huke.

Crowell, who graduated from the famed academy at English club Southampton, joins the Mariners from English conference club Altrincham, which is part-owned by Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting.

“Matt was really good for us in Queensland and he’s come back in and he fits in really well at training,” Mariners coach Lawrie McKinnna said.

“He gets on well with the lads and has a bit of a presence about him, so we’re looking forward to seeing how he does.

“He’s a youth international and has done very well in the UK, so we hope he can come in and provide a bit of extra spark in the midfield.”

Crowell could make his Mariners debut in Sunday’s A-League clash against Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium.

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