Posts by Football NSW
State League Two Round 9 Preview
It hasn?t been a happy song played for either side in 2010; in fact the victory song is yet to be sung in either dressing shed this season, so you can be sure both teams will be warming up the vocal chords as they gun hard for the win. The hard-luck aspect is that Hawkesbury…
Read MoreTomic bomb hits Sydney United
Born in Bosnia but settling in Croatia, Tomic made the trip to Australia seven years ago with his family and had one thing on his mind; to play for Sydney United. ?I remember my father telling me at the time that he wanted me to play for Sydney United and I am glad that I…
Read MoreNSW Premier League Round 13 Preview
The Sharks only just hold onto fifth-spot on the League ladder heading into the Round, and have a real good chance of closing the gap on fourth against an under-achieving West Sydney Berries. Buoyed by recent wins in both the League and Cup, Robbie Stanton?s men will be hoping to make the most of home…
Read MoreView from the Top – David Zdrilic Part 2
?It is often very hectic to say the least but the one thing I have noticed with being so busy is that I don?t always have the time to worry about things because I?m pretty much often on the go and that is actually a bonus. ?With my player/coach duties I know I can rely…
Read MoreRoad to recovery with Phil Zabaks Part 2
?She was very worried at first but now she knows I am able to look after myself she is more relaxed now and actually able to sleep at night. ?I can cook, clean and do all the usual things except I am not allowed to drive at the moment which is something I have always…
Read MoreCharity Shield clash to take place between Granville Rage and Parramatta Eagles
Parramatta Eagles and Granville Rage find themselves competing for early bragging rights as both clubs vie for the top spot in an ultra-competitive competition. Parramatta?s good start to the year will be tested by a Rage outfit that has strung together a series of wins in recent weeks, and a win to either side will…
Read MoreShark star Jet boosted?
?I suppose it?s because we have a core of players at the club who have played together for a while and trust each other and know where and when moves are being made and partly because we are all level headed and of course a lot of hard work which, hopefully, is paying off and…
Read MoreEverton Tour Down Under – Reserve your Tickets now
Best known in Australia as the club of Qantas Socceroos favourite, Tim Cahill, Everton has been at the forefront of English football since the club was formed in 1878. Promoter, Sam Righi, of Big Deal Touring and Trinity Sports and Event Management has confirmed that Everton will play matches against three Hyundai A”League clubs ?…
Read MoreFNSW Talks with Current Futsalroo Greg Giovenali
Name: Gregory James Giovenali Club: Salaria Sport Village (on loan from S.S. Lazio) Position: PivotFlanker When did you start playing Futsal and why? I was 8 years old, and my dad took me to play cause I liked to play. What?s the best thing about playing overseas? The Constant training and the competitive nature of…
Read MoreFNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Tobias Seeto
Name: Tobias Seeto Club: Lanzarote Tias Yaiza (Spain) Position: Cierre When did you start playing Futsal and why? At the age of 11, because it was another chance to play football What?s the best thing about playing overseas? Immersing yourself in a different culture and learning and improving your futsal almost everyday What Futsal League…
Read MoreSuper League Wrap Round 9
The win lifts Dulwich Hill to within a shout of the top five while Spirit will have to consider how to overcome their poor recent form, now having taken just the one point from the past twelve. Parramatta Eagles overcame Sydney University to remain in top spot but Granville Rage are in hot pursuit, sitting…
Read MoreArrive Alive Women?s Premier League Round 8 Review
The opportunity of an upset or two was on the cards but, when it came down to the business end of proceedings, the favoured sides put their best foot forward to grab the points. At Lynwood Park the Macarthur Rams hosted the Illawarra Stingrays in a replay of last season?s Grand Final. The Stingrays were…
Read MoreArrive Alive Women?s Super League Round 8 Review
There was action aplenty as the girls went into battle. Mills Park was the scene of this week?s Arrive Alive Women?s Super League Match of the Day between Northern Tigers and Blacktown Spartans. After some early Tigers raids Blacktown dominated territorially in the opening minutes. Whilst they found themselves around the edges of The Tigers…
Read MoreDivision One Youth League Round 9 Review
There seem to be changes in the pecking order on each of the tables with each passing week and that means that the competitions are a bit closer than they have been in past years. It all means that we are treated to some very entertaining football each and every week and that can only…
Read MoreSuper Youth League Round 9 Review
Well, be sure to watch the matches played in this division over the period from now until the end of the season and you will be very satisfied. Club Championship Spirit FC increased their table-topping margin to five points when they split the points at seven apiece with third placed Dulwich Hill while Sydney University…
Read MoreNSW Premier Youth League Round 12 Review
On the opening day of the season Sutherland Sharks had earned eight points from their clash with Sydney Olympic and this time the Sharks were happy to take ten points from the fixture. Manly United pocketed ten points from their first round matches against Bankstown City so they would have been happy with the dozen…
Read MoreNSW Premier League Round 12 Highlights now online
Round 12?s clash which saw the Bonnyrigg White Eagles defeat the South Coast Wolves 3-1 while also the Sutherland Sharks defeating Sydney Olympic 2-1, can now be viewed online. For more on this click here
Read MoreArrive alive WPL Player Interview with Marconi Stallions’ Marie Svinos
1) Your name and occupation? Marie Svinos ? Year 12 student 2) Your favoured playing position? Defensive midfield 3) What was your first junior club? Marrickville Red Devils 4) What made you take up football? There were multiple reasons as to who and what made me decide to take up football. The first being that…
Read MoreBlacktown City FC hosting 2010 FIFA World Cup Special Event
Blacktown City Football Club, which has had legends such Charlie Yankos, Robbie Slater and Craig Moore will host what it hopes will be the World Cup Soccer party to beat all. “We’ll have live crosses to all the action at the Cup, 13 big screens to view the game, unlimited food and soft drink plus…
Read MoreSharks claim revenge with important victory over Olympic
Sutherland Sharks finally broke down a well organised and resilient Sydney Olympic outfit to claim the three-points and put to rest the opening round defeat they suffered at the hands of tonight?s opponent. On the whole, the visiting Blues? play, many thought, should have given them a point but for a Ben Vidaic strike 10?…
Read MoreReds burning after late Suns showing
The Reds had the better of the opening half and took the lead via Luka Glavas? right-boot on 25? minutes though Apolevski?s equaliser arrived 8? minutes from the end in a second-half where the Suns very nearly took maximum points with a strong finish. Under the watchful eye of Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka, a…
Read MoreStallions snatch win with late goal against Berries
The Stallions recorded their second win in five days against the Berries, after registering a 1-0 win in the McDonald?s Cup on Wednesday. After a dour hour of football, the game came to life after the Berries equalised in the 65? minute. The ball went from end-to-end as both sides tried everything to snare the…
Read MoreTigers roar with terrific victory over Blacktown
Having won four out of their previous five games going into this one against Blacktown City FC, the Tigers were quietly confident of having turned the corner in season 2010. However, Blacktown City FC is never an opponent that is going to give too much away especially under the guidance of their experienced and canny…
Read MoreBonnyrigg overcome stubborn Wolves
Daniel Severino opened the scoring in somewhat controversial circumstances in the first-half before Mark Picciolini levelled the scores minutes later. Nikola Zonjic restored Bonnyrigg?s lead in the second period before Severino sealed the victory with his second goal in the closing stages. In truth the match could have gone either way, with the Wolves taking…
Read MoreState League One Round 9 Preview
Match of the Round Hills Brumbies v Schofields Scorpions Scorpions snatch point at Hills with late sting Schofields were rewarded for their dogged persistence by snatching a point on Saturday night in a tough encounter against competition leaders Hills Brumbies. Second Ponds Oval at Rouse Hill is a place visiting teams find difficult to come…
Read MoreState League Two Round 8 Review
Roosters beat Belmore 1-0 in a rugged encounter, while Wanderers sacked third-placed Springwood 2-1 to move into a tightly packed top-five. Hurstville harpooned hapless Hakoah 3-0, Gazy Lansvale hacked Hawkesbury 4-0, Prospect and Luddenham drew 2-2, while Bathurst versus Fairfield went scoreless, the Bulls? fifth stalemate of the season. The 15-goal return in round eight…
Read MoreBankstown return to winner?s list as Phil Moss signs off at Cromer Park
In what was Phil Moss? last game in charge after he accepted a coaching role with the Central Coast Mariners last Thursday, Manly knew a win would give them some hope of staying in touch of the Top-Five. Instead they were second best all over the park and only began fighting once they were reduced…
Read MoreNSW Premier League Round 12 Review
The win, along with Blacktown City and Sydney United?s failure to do likewise has ensured the Stallions some additional bargaining power in the run to finals football. At the bottom of the ladder, South Coast Wolves? difficult run continued with a home loss against Bonnyrigg White Eagles, meanwhile Bankstown City returned to the winner?s list…
Read MorePhil Moss appointed Central Coast Mariners Assistant Coach
?We?re delighted to welcome Phil to the club,? said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman. ?Phil has done an exceptional job during his time coaching in the NSW Premier League and has a strong pre-existing relationship with both Graham (Arnold) and (Assistant Coach) Tony Walmsley, and we are certain he will become an integral part of one…
Read MoreCraig Midgley appointed Manly United coach
Midgley has taken over from Phil Moss who was appointed the assistant coach of the Central Coast Mariners for the next three seasons. Moss? final match in charge will be against Bankstown City FC this Sunday at Cromer Park before Midgley takes over the role. The 33-year-old will take the role of player/manager and will…
Read MoreMoss eyes three points as perfect farewell gift
Moss, who has been at Manly United since the age of 10, this week signed a three-year deal with A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners as Graham Arnold?s assistant coach and will depart Cromer Park after Sunday?s game. The move confirms speculation that has been swirling around football circles since Arnold took over the Mariners earlier…
Read MoreFutsal School Regional Championsips visit Northern Beaches and Marrickville
The Northern Beaches was the next stop for the 2010 Schools Regional Futsal Championships. Local Schools showed up in numbers with some excellent Futsal being played over Three days. Competition proved to be very tough in all ages with some well known rival schools coming up against each other. The first day of competition saw…
Read MoreRound of 16 McDonald?s Cup matches set for Tuesday
Lambert Park will play host to a classic encounter involving two staunch NSW Premier League rivals A.P.I.A.-Leichhardt Tigers taking on Marconi Stallions. The two teams have always produced top notch football matches and this game will be no exception as the Tigers look towards maintaining their recent run of good form against the current NSW…
Read MoreView from the top with David Zdrilic (Part 1)
He said he thought a club like United ought to be fighting it out very seriously for the Premiership and making the Grand Final when, perhaps, other coach?s were more guarded in their words and aspirations for the campaign ahead although Zdrilic never once gave the impression that either he nor his side had a…
Read MoreBig guns exit McDonald?s Cup as Round 3 sends tournament into overdrive
Premiership hot-shots Bonnyrigg White Eagles were brought back down to earth when a highly motivated South Coast Wolves travelled to the Bonnyrigg Sports Club and took all the glory winning 2-1 on the night. Brad Boardman scored for the home side while for the triumphant Wolves, ace marksman Mark Picciolini and promising Under 20?s star…
Read MoreTrials commence this Sunday for Football NSW State Titles hopefuls
The trials will be the commencement of a journey for those players hopeful of further selection to State Teams and in some cases National Teams and every position will be keenly sought after. For players to trial, they should be age eligible and must reside in the area for which they are trialing. The nine…
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