Lawrie was successful in gaining a seat, and was elected by his fellow councillors Mayor of Gosford City on 24 September, serving into that role until the council was abolished in 2016.

McKinna's coaching career began in 1992 with New South Wales side Blacktown City as assistant manager.

Notably saying how it was frustrating for him when the press report losses in matches but don't mention the long-term injury's to the sides key players like Nik Mrdja, Andre Gumprecht and Noel Spencer.

[6] On 9 February 2010, it was announced that McKinna will take over as the Football and Commercial Operations Manager for the Mariners from the 2010–11 season, with Graham Arnold replacing him as head coach.

[7] Chinese Super League club Chengdu Blades have shown interest in McKinna taking over the reins as manager of the first team on 18 March 2011.

He cited off-field, back room issues as a major reason for his decision, which contributed to the Blades poor 2011 CSL season, in which at the time of McKinna's departure had seen them only win only twice, conceding 30+ goals, whilst only scoring 13, and the club at the bottom of the ladder after just 20 matches.

[10] On 2 December 2011, it was announced that McKinna had signed a one-year contract with China League One side Chongqing Lifan.