New Clubs For Former Strikers

Last updated : 24 October 2007 By Covsupport

Former Coventry City striker John Aloisi is back in his native Australia. The striker who had been playing second division football in Spain has signed for New South Wales based Central Coast Mariners.

Mariners Chairman Lyall Gorman told his club's website: "John Aloisi playing in the Hyundai A-League - put simply, what a momentous achievement this is for the Central Coast Mariners and for the progression of Australian football.

"We are understandably delighted to be welcoming a player of John's stature to our club and we view this as a very significant milestone in achieving our very realistic goal of becoming the centre of excellence for football in Australia.

"Whilst paying tribute to John's outstanding achievements for his country in the past, we must also remember that here is a player that still forms an integral piece of Australia's future international ambitions.

"The thought of one of Australia's true sporting icons running out on Bluetongue Stadium and representing the Central Coast region to a national and international audience is one to take the breath away and I, along with all Australian football enthusiasts, am eagerly anticipating John's contribution to what has already been a very successful season for the Mariners."

John Aloisi

Meanwhile, former Coventry City Academy striker Ange Lourougnon is back in France. After being released by City last season, he played on trial for Stafford Rangers. However,he was not offered a contract at Marston Road and has signed for regional French side Sporting Toulon Var.