Brisbane Roar have hit back at comments made by Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon, labelling them 'inappropriate' and 'irresponsible'. The Roar won the New Year's Eve A-League Men's game 2-1 with a 92nd-minute header from forward Justin Vidic. The match was marred by off-field drama, with police involvement required to break up tension following the dismissal of Roar's coach Michael Valkanis for two bookable offences in first-half stoppage time. Moon's post-match comments sparked a strong response from the Roar, who stated that his words were 'unsupported by any facts'. The club also disputed the claim that police were called to break up the tension, saying they were already present at the venue as part of routine match-day operations. Brisbane Roar's next clash is against Wellington at home on Saturday at 5pm. The Central Coast Mariners will meet Adelaide United at 7.35pm on Sunday night. Brisbane Roar's statement said they have sought guidance from lawyers to deal with the issue. The club is considering all available options after Moon's comments caused 'reputational harm'. Warren Moon's comments were made in a post-match interview with Paramount+. Brisbane Roar's coach Michael Valkanis was dismissed for two bookable offences in first-half stoppage time. The Roar's win was their first in three matches, and they will look to build on this momentum against Wellington. The match against Wellington will be a crucial test for the Roar, who are currently mid-table in the A-League. Brisbane Roar's fans will be eager to see their team in action again, and the match against Wellington is expected to be a closely contested encounter.