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David Zdrilic is the man in charge of guiding the Reds one step further in 2010, hoping to erase the scars of a devastating end to 2009 that saw United bow out of the finals series after winning the Premiership. ??We were definitely good enough to go all the way,?? Zdrilic said. ??But you have to take a lot of pride out of…

Features such as the NSW Premier League tipping competition, weekly reports, news, previews and reviews, photo galleries from weekend?s matches, individual NSW Premier League club sites with player statistics and player rosters for 2010 are just some of the many new innovations shown on the newly launched website. One major element featured on the new…

While a point was enough for the young Mariners to return to the too of the NYL ladder on goal difference, they would have felt they should have got more out of the match after dominating for long periods, and taking the lead in the 91st minute, only to give away an equaliser less than…

SEMINAR INFORMATION Venue: Football NSW, Valentine Sports Park, Lecture Room 1, 235 Meurants Lane Glenwood NSW Time: 7:00pm   (Arrive by 6.45pm) Date: Wednesday 3 March 2010 All persons attending must pre-register ? see registration information below TO REGISTER By E-mail:    Email the information below to michelle@footballnsw.com.au 1.     Name of person attending seminar2.     Position ? Coach,…

The tenacious Allstars took an early lead when a long throw from keeper Greg Frelingos saw the speedy Alusine Fofanah outpace the defence, go past the keeper and slot the ball home to give Allstars a 1-0 lead. Greg Frelingos tipped a Richie Darko shot over the bar and shortly after Darko combined well with…

Getting the first goal was going to be important in this game and the Allstars almost opened the scoring and the game could have been a very different result when Vincent Giannini laid the ball back for Jason Madonis but his shot struck the post. The Raiders fielded only one fourteen year old and relied…

The Quake got off to a great start when defender Daniel Nelson raced down the left side and with players getting into the box expecting a cross he chose to surprise all and slam a well directed shot inside the keepers post to give the Quake a valuable 1-0 lead. This set the scene because…

Users will be asked primarily to register with myFootball (mySport) in order to access this year?s competition. First prize is a $300 voucher from the Football NSW Soccer Wearhouse. Second and Third will each receive a $100 voucher from the Football NSW Soccer Wearhouse. With kick off set for the 27/28 February 2010, it is…

The Allstars came close in the opening exchanges with Marie Svinos playing in Sam Bergin but her shot went just wide and shortly after Svinos had a stinging shot saved by Cassandra Nader in goal. The Allstars grabbed the ascendency when Helen Petinos ran onto Sam Bergins pass down the left and hit an inch…

With several key players missing from the side the Allstars used players from the 16?s side that had been beaten earlier and another defeat looked on the cards but they found the spark they needed to lift themselves up and win a memorable Grand Final. Elliot Ragomo went close early with a stinging shot that…

The Eagles girls worked their socks off to hold and frustrate the Quake the whole game and it worked a treat as the talented Quake side couldn?t get their game going. Eventually the goals went in for the Eagles at the other end with Fabiana Perfilio bagging a fine double late in the game. In…

Funeral details;            When; Wednesday, 24th February Where; Sydney Congress Hall Address; 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney Time; 11.00am Socceroo honours:   35 appearances (6 goals) [1984-1992]14 A internationals (3 goals) / 21 non?A internationals (3 goals) Other Australian representative honours: U-20 – 1981 U-20 World Cup train-on squad Club Career: 1980 ? 1985 APIA Leichhardt        85 appearances    …

The announcement comes following Mark’s decision to step down as a player due to his television responsibilities. The former Aston Villa and Manchester United star told Sydney Olympic?s official website. “Due to my television commitments with Fox Sports I am unable to commit to the club in a playing capacity as I don’t think I…

Bonnyrigg White Eagles open proceedings on Saturday evening against ?new boys? South Coast Wolves at Bonnyrigg Sports Club. The White Eagles have been tipped as a serious contender following a strong off-season both on the playing field and on the transfer market. Coach Brian Brown will be eager to unleash new striker Brad Boardman from…

With a prize of a trip to England and a chance to compete at Old Trafford for the Oceania champions Central Coast won their final round robin game 3-0 against Premier club Bankstown City Lions to gain 2nd spot in Group B behind the impressive Blacktown City FC club which was unbeaten in the group…

Goals to Nick Mrjda and Carlos Hernandez gave Melbourne a 2-0 lead but it was the in-form marquee forward, John Aloisi, who slotted Sydney a vital away goal in the 43rd minute. The second leg will be held at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday 7 March in front of a parochial home crowd. The…

Football Stars of Tomorrow, although primarily targeted at children aged 8-16, proved to be popular with adults as well and accumulated with a total viewership of 1.5 million. Its aim was to not only promote the game at the grassroots level, but also to target viewers from various demographic backgrounds. In 2009 Football Stars of…

Edeling was given the honour after some outstanding achievements during the course of 2009 which saw him rise as one of the finest young officials to develop in the game. In July 2009, Edeling was appointed as Assistant Referee to the premier national football competition in Australia, the Hyundai A-League. An enormous achievement for the…

Sure there is competition on a weekly basis, and training throughout the week, but the clubs and the volunteers who manage the clubs do a whole lot more for the community, and some very special kids.  A couple of weeks ago I was visiting Jellicoe Park to speak to the Pagewood Botany Football Club, where…

Beating the likes of highly credible organistaions such as Gymnastics NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, Sailability NSW and Riding for the Disable Association, it was a massive coup for the sport of football. Football NSW President Jim Forrest was delighted upon receiving such an accolade for the sporting organisation. ?It is always a great honour…

The ?General? as he is affectionately known to many by his fellow peers has been a football administrator for over 40 years and chaired several committees. Sarikakis has also coached the Hurstville City Minotaurs for almost 25 years from Under 6?s to the senior squad. Throughout this time the club has won several Premierships and…

The first edition for 2010 will be available from newsagents in NSW as from Tuesday 23rd February. Goal! Weekly first rolled off the press in February 2005, and since its inception has built a loyal following of over 4000 readers per week. Over 150 editions have now been produced and the publication is well and…

The fine surroundings set the tone for a competition that continues to develop, whilst the professional approach by each club and their representatives epitomizes the magnitude of what is the NSW Premier League. 2010 promises to provide an evenly matched playing field with no clear outright favourite in the lead-up to Round 1. The usual…

The President and Executive of Maccabi NSW wish to offer condolences to his family and to acknowledge the great Ian Gray   Career Highlights:An attacking midfielder, Ian Gray was born in 1963. He began his senior career with A.P.I.A. Leichhardt in 1980 where he played 85 games. Five years later he switched to Marconi, playing…

Casserly, who enjoyed a fantastic career both in Australia and Sweden, had initially thought he?d played his last game of competitive football with Blacktown City at the end of the 2009 NSW Premier League season. But several conversations with Moss and an off-season to freshen the mind and body convinced him to reconsider. Moss said…

Pavlovic has played the entire season with the Jets? youth league side and has scored a couple of goals but coach Branko Culina gave the Croatian born striker his chance to experience senior football by playing a full match in the club?s 2-1 loss to the Reds at EnergyAustralia Stadium. The 20-year-old was part of…

The yearly event where four other Police side?s get together in battling for that elusive Championship trophy have been going through their training paces at NSW Premier League side Rockdale City Suns? newly built ground Bicentennial Park. The NSW Police Football side coached by retired Sergeant Peter Takacs will be taking on the likes of…

The day started with an Academy game between Sydney City Eagles and Mascot Vipers. With plenty of talent on display for both sides this game was action packed which kept the fans entertained. Sydney City won the match 3-0 with goals to John Moribito, Dimitrios Petratos and Xane Zaineddine. Our second match was an under…

With scores locked at 1-1 at halftime, a goal two minutes into the second half to Joel Chianese was more than enough to secure the Sky Blues win and keep them in the hunt for a top four finish and finals berth. The Sky Blues travel to Canberra next weekend for another must win clash…

Following an emotional attempt from Lawrie McKinna to deliver a pre-match team talk for the final time in his five year tenure as Mariners? boss, the team would have had all the inspiration it needed to send him off a winner, but it was a cagey start in trying conditions from both teams, with heavy…

Confident with his first national team selection, Knight believes that he has the right mix of local and international players with the skills, experience and ability to qualify for the AFC Futsal Championship which will be held in Uzbekistan in May. ?We looked at a large number of players over the past few months and the…

The first half was a very even and competitive half with both sides having an equal share of chances on goal. Christopher Naumoff for the Eagles hit a long shot that was well turned away by Raiders keeper Tony Anic, Nicholas Pepper juggled the ball then hit a volley that keeper Dominic Breckenridge saved  then…