Overview

• Central Coast confirmed the 48-year-old coach has departed to pursue an international opportunity that has not been disclosed.
• The exit lands nine days before the October 19 opener against Newcastle, with the team maintaining its training schedule.
• Assistant coaches are running sessions and Josh Rose will take charge of Sunday’s trial against Wellington Phoenix as the club considers an interim appointment.
• CEO Greg Brownlow thanked Jackson and described the decision as a surprise, adding that players are preparing as normal.
• Jackson delivered last season’s A-League Premiership and Championship plus the AFC Cup, and PerthNow reports he is expected to join Buriram United, which has not been confirmed.