Joshua Liam "Josh" Rose (born 16 December 1981) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left back for National Premier Leagues Northern NSW side Edgeworth. He previously featured in the A-League for New Zealand Knights, Central Coast Mariners, and Melbourne City, as well as in the National Soccer League for Brisbane Strikers and in the Liga I with Universitatea Craiova.

Josh Rose
Rose playing for Central Coast Mariners in 2012
Personal information
Full name Joshua Liam Rose
Date of birth (1981-12-16) 16 December 1981 (age 42)
Place of birth Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Left back
Team information
Current team
Edgeworth
Number 3
Youth career
2000–2001 Wynnum Wolves
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Brisbane Strikers 52 (8)
2005–2006 New Zealand Knights 12 (1)
2006–2009 Universitatea Craiova 113 (9)
2010–2016 Central Coast Mariners 165 (8)
2016–2017 Melbourne City 23 (0)
2017–2018 Central Coast Mariners 18 (0)
2018– Edgeworth 92 (27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 April 2022

Club career

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Universitatea Craiova

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Before joining the Romanian club Universitatea Craiova he played for the New Zealand Knights in the A-League and the Brisbane Strikers in the National Soccer League.

In Romania, Rose played for three years, and was really appreciated by Stiinta's fans.

Central Coast Mariners

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On 8 March 2010, he signed a two-year deal with A-League club Central Coast Mariners. This was Graham Arnold's first signing since becoming coach of the club.[1] On Thursday 17 June He made his debut and scored for the team in a friendly against fellow Gosford club Central Coast Lightning in which the Mariners won 7–1. Rose had an outstanding first season with the club, helping it to a second-placed finish and a Grand Final appearance. Rose also won the prestigious Peter Turnbull medal for Mariners player of the season.

On 20 July 2013, Rose started for the A-League All Stars in the inaugural A-League All Stars Game against Manchester United, a match in which the A-League All Stars were thrashed 5–1, courtesy of goals from Danny Welbeck, Jesse Lingard and Robin van Persie. Rose was substituted off in the 64th minute of the match, and was replaced by Western Sydney Wanderers forward Mark Bridge.

Melbourne City

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On 11 August 2016, Rose left Central Coast Mariners to join Melbourne City on a one-year contract.[2][3]

On 1 May 2017, Melbourne City announced Rose's contract would not be renewed.[4]

Return to Central Coast Mariners

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On 3 July 2017, Rose returned to Central Coast Mariners, signing a one-year contract.[5] On 6 April 2018, Rose announced his A-League retirement at the end of the season.[6]

Edgeworth

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On 2 May 2018, Rose joined National Premier Leagues Northern NSW side Edgeworth.[7]

Career statistics

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As of match played 14 October 2017
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brisbane Strikers 2001–02 National Soccer League 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1
2002–03 21 1 0 0 0 0 21 1
2003–04 26 6 0 0 0 0 26 6
Strikers total 52 8 0 0 0 0 52 8
New Zealand Knights 2005–06 A-League 12 1 3 0 0 0 15 1
New Zealand Total 12 1 3 0 0 0 15 1
Universitatea Craiova 2006–07 Liga I 32 5 2 0 0 0 34 5
2007–08 33 1 1 0 0 0 34 1
2008–09 33 3 2 0 0 0 35 3
2009–10 15 0 3 0 0 0 15 0
Universitatea Craiova total 113 9 8 0 0 0 121 9
Central Coast Mariners 2010–11 A-League 31 3 0 0 0 0 31 3
2011–12 30 1 0 0 5 1 35 2
2012–13 28 1 0 0 6 0 34 1
2013–14 27 1 0 0 6 0 33 1
2014–15 26 2 3 1 1 0 30 3
2015–16 23 0 1 0 0 0 24 0
Melbourne City 2016–17 23 0 3 0 0 0 26 0
Central Coast Mariners 2017–18 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
A-League Total 190 8 8 1 1 0 199 9
Edgeworth 2018 NPL NNSW 17 3 0 0 17 3
2019 22 4 - - 22 4
2020 14 3 - - 14 3
2021 7 6 - - 7 6
2022 20 5 - - 20 5
2023 12 6 - - 12 6
Edgeworth Total 92 27 - - 92 27
Career total 459 53 19 1 18 1 496 55

Honours

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Club

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Central Coast Mariners

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "Romanian Rose For Mariners". Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  2. ^ Smithies, Tom (9 August 2016). "Veteran Mariners defender Josh Rose compounds club's woes after City defection". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. ^ "Rose departs Mariners for Melbourne City". The World Game. SBS. 11 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Melbourne City FC Player Update". Melbourne City FC. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Rose returns to Central Coast". FourFourTwo. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  6. ^ Radbourne-Pugh, Lucas (6 April 2018). "Mariners legend announces retirement". FourFourTwo.
  7. ^ "Edgeworth sign former A-League Championship winner". National Premier Leagues. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  8. ^ Jackson, Jamie (20 July 2013). "Manchester United thrash A-League All Stars to give David Moyes first win". The Guardian. Sydney. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  9. ^ "A-League All Stars vs. Juventus 2 – 3". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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