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Rob Forsaith

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

The Mariners will start their quest for a third straight A-League Men title under a new owner. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Central Coast chairman Richard Peil has quit, declaring A-League funding cuts have made it "extremely financially challenging for small clubs to survive".

Mike Charlesworth sold the Mariners to Anytime Fitness co-founder Peil in 2022, triggering a remarkable turnaround for the club.

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