Spurned investor Damon Hanlin has slammed the Australian Professional Leagues, saying he had been “encouraged” to be Central Coast Mariners’ “financial stabiliser” by the club’s outgoing chairman before being denied the chance to become the A-League outfit’s official owner.

Australia’s first openly gay male professional footballer, Josh Cavallo, has accused Adelaide United of being homophobic.

The Australian Professional Leagues has taken control of Central Coast Mariners in an interim capacity after stripping chairman Mike Charlesworth of the club’s licence following the breakdown of his unofficial ownership deal with Damon Hanlin.

Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon has blasted his former club for the “conduct” of their staff, which led to police involvement during Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss in Gosford.

Three former A-League players have been slapped with lengthy bans from Football Australia for their involvement in match-fixing offences