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Phil Moss? men were missing experienced duo Craig Midgley and Spencer Prior but new signing Matt Bingley slotted in with aplomb in-front of Brad Swancott. The home side should have opened the scoring on 6? minutes after Andrew Mailer found some space down the right. Mailer released Robbie Cattanach who in turn found Joe Gibbs…

Penrith-Nepean coach Ian Gillan has put together more than just a workman team at Penrith and they more than deserved the points; points they felt they should have picked up the previous week at West Sydney as well. In the end the disappointing thing for the home side would have been that only one goal separated…

With no less than nine players unavailable for selection ? including first-choice midfielders George Nohra, Phillip Makrys and Robbie Mileski ? Peter Tsekenis? re-invented formation overcame a sluggish start to secure a 4-2 win. The star on the night was Lebanese import striker, a former Lebanon Olympic team International, Salameh Hussein, who ran riot in…

Match of the Round Inter Lions kick off 2009 with a bang after smashing victory over Fairfield City Lions The opening round of the 2009 season brought together the battle of the ?lions? at Norford Park. Recently relegated Fairfield City Lions were keen to get their season off to a winning start in front of…

In a game that lacked much goal mouth incident, only the cruellest of ill fortune separated these two teams after 90? minutes of intriguing football which at times was more like a game of chess between two grand masters. The game started slowly. It took a full 11? minutes before the first clear-cut chance of…

Crazy results in round one of 2009 NSW Super League In a direct continuation from the pulsating chaos of last year?s amazing competition, the 2009 NSW Super League has picked up right where it left off with a string of eyebrow-raising results coming from round one action. Demoted TeleChoice Premier Leaguers Macarthur Rams broke their…

Foxe, the brother of former Socceroo Hayden, made his debut for the club on the 6th of July, 1993 against Canberra Olympic and was honoured by past teammates and Football NSW General Manager Ian Holmes before the game, in-front of what was a stronger-than-usual Blacktown home crowd. Keen to build on a gutsy scoreless draw…

The Reds continued their unbeaten run with an away win at Wollongong Community FC, a strong sign of the Edensor Park outfit?s serious title challenge for 2009. The win was made the more special, considering the difficult challenge posed to the Reds by the home-side. Wollongong were more than competitive all over the park, and…

Their round three fixture against Sydney Olympic at Bonnyrigg Sports Club was over before it began on Saturday night, with torrential rain, surface flooding and lightning forcing officials to postpone the match. Bonnyrigg White Eagles secretary George Mandic said the boys were disappointed not to get on the field. “They were pumped for three points,”…

Lord Coe, the two-time Olympic athletics champion who set a total of 12 world records, including one that stood for more than 16 years, said that the Games are open to everyone rather than just elite athletes with swags of gold medals. “If you’ve ever dreamt of competing at a major international sport event then…

A decision on the scheduling of these Premier Youth League matches will be advised during the course of next week. Football NSW and Blacktown City Demons regret the inconvenience caused to the Premier Youth League players and parents of both clubs arising from the decision taken by the operator of the facility. These were circumstances outside…

Ninety tense minutes at the Mariners? rain soaked bay side home could not separate the two sides, with both unable to land the knock out blow despite a scattering of half chances at either end. Tonight?s result sees the Mariners emerge from their historic first taste of Asia with the knowledge that they have the ability…

The Southern NSW FC boys just could not hold on after taking the lead in both games. It was a great display by Southern NSW FC boys who played some very good football shocking Bankstown who expected a much easier day. Indeed Neil Wade?s U/11?s competed extremely well taking it to their opponent only to…

The peninsula side will take on a selection of celebrities which includes the likes of former Socceroo stars Robbie Slater and Paul Okon, ex-Manchester City and current Manly United defender Spencer Prior, former NSW and Australian rugby league great Ryan Girdler, boxing champion Vic ?The Raging Bull? Darchinyan, author and ex-TV presenter Liz Deep-Jones and…

The off season is finally over, and the pre season is well and truly complete, as all augurs well for Round One in Division One commencing this coming weekend. The players have been sweating it, running sand dunes no doubt the club officials have been busy crossing the ?t?s and dotting the ?i?s as the…

With over 250 in attendance including special guest Football NSW?s Head of Competitions George Pashalis. Players from both the youth league and state league were introduced and presented with their playing strips for 2009. Captains were also announced and coaches addressed the audience. Everyone at Gladesville Ryde Magic are looking forward to the upcoming season…

In particular the successful coach will be Head Coach to:*The 2011 Young Socceroos (born 1991). This team will contest the Asian Under 19Championship Qualification Tournament in November 2009, and hopefully the AsianUnder 19 Championship Finals in November 2010 and the FIFA Under 20 WorldYouth Cup in 2011. *The 2011 Joeys (born 1994). This team will…

But of all the sports around the globe it appears football is the most ironic game of all. When your best player leaves to join an overseas club, you pull them in the first round of European competition, your goalie has been signed up by a club in the same league as you and not…

With little to go by on each club after much off-season manoeuvring, trying to pick any winners this weekend is sure to have dire consequences. There won?t be any tickertape parade welcoming Macarthur Rams back to Super League when Central Coast Lightning host them at Pluim Park on Saturday night (March 14, 7.30pm kick-off). The…

Following two losses from the opening two matches, Blagoja Kuleski?s men have the bonus of a home match at Bonnyrigg Sports Ground, though their opponent happens to be pre-season favourite Sydney Olympic. Bonnyrigg were run ragged against Sydney Tigers in Round 1, before an almost perfect first-half performance against Wollongong Community FC last weekend turned…

He states: ?When I was younger I wasn?t selected for teams because of my height but it only made me more determined to prove people wrong. ?I love this game and want to see how far I can go within it as a player.? Having come through the ranks of Easts Schools, NSW Schoolboys, Sutherland…

Having seen a makeshift side without the services of a number of key first team players dismantle the Blacktown City Demons in front of their own crowd, most managers would have been full of the mindless rhetoric that is oft spat out in the wake of victory. A former Socceroo and one of the finest…

Formerly with Tampinese Rovers in Singapore and both the Sydney?s – Olympic and United – in Australia among others, he brings a plethora of experience and skill to the team with which he still remains bitterly disappointed didn?t win the Telechoice Premier League Grand Final last campaign: ?We did everything last term but win the…

The Blacktown based club, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is the home of Special Needs Soccer within the western Sydney area. With a specifically modified soccer program called ?Open Goals?, the club is responsible for the development of footballers aged 5 ? 16 who have an intellectual disability. The aim of the program…

The tournament, played between Victoria, New South Wales City, New South Wales Country, Queensland and the Northern Territory runs from the 11th – 13th April and will be played at Baulkham Hills, Ted Horwood Reserve. There, players will deliver the very best deaf football has to offer with every participant looking to seal their spot…

Each of the aforementioned organisations have contributed $200,000 ? totaling $600,000 ? to assist the Mariners with their debut continental quest and Hyundai A-League 2009/10 season, which will see the web address thecoast.cc displayed on the front of the Mariners? AFC Champions League playing strips. thecoast.cc, which will be officially launched on the morning of the…

Premier Youth League Round 2Saturday and Sunday, 7th and 8th March, 2009 It is still far too early for us to have a realistic look at the table as some of the teams are still feeling their way. However, it is interesting that four different clubs are heading the various tables at this stage. Overview…

Twelve teams will again battle it out for this year?s honours: 2008 premiers Bonnyrigg White Eagles have ascended into the TeleChoice Premier League, with Macarthur Rams and Spirit FC joining a strong Super League fold that also includes 2008 grand final winners Bossy Liverpool, last year?s finalists PCYC Parramatta, Rockdale City Suns and Granville Rage, plus…

The Football NSW CEO took out the Administrator of the Year Award in 2006 and was once again given the plaudits in 2008 after a lavish function on Thursday 26th February in front of a packed Waterview Convention Centre at Sydney Olympic Park. Quarmby had a very successful 2008, leading Football NSW into a fresh…

But they did more than just frustrate too, and right at the end James Garside charged into the box with purpose and determination only to be denied by a brilliant save from James Chronopoulos. However, Marconi certainly wouldn?t have deserved the loss because, on the whole, they were the better team. Football is at times…

Along with the three competition points, the Zarko Odzakov Cup was also up for grabs. Four free-kicks in the opening two minutes laid the foundation for a fiery encounter which saw a total of 37 free-kicks throughout the match. United were impressive in the early stages, stringing their passes together and were dangerous with the…

It was hardly a crowd to stir up nostalgia of better days for two of Australia?s most decorated football clubs, though the die-hard fans present were stunned when the visitors took a rather comical lead after just five minutes of play. Having started slightly sharper, the Tigers took the lead courtesy of a long-throw into the…

Both Wollongong Community FC and Bonnyrigg came into the match knowing that a win could catapult them up the table after first round losses. The game opened brightly with Wollongong looking sharp in the early exchanges. Some good interplay between Chris Nathaniel and Samet Kaynak down the Wollongong flank left Bonnyrigg defenders red faced by…

The Reds secured maximum points following striker Luka Glavas? strike in the 65? minute, also securing a one goal lead in the ?Zarko Odzakov Cup? played between these two clubs. The Reds were impressive from the outset, though squander chances via experienced pairing of Ante Milicic and David Zdrillic. Bankstown City provided a good account…

Simon was the unquestioned star of an evening that was attended by the Mariners playing squad, coaching and administration staff, along with hundreds of corporate partners, club members and supporters. Aside from emulating the feats of fellow club luminaries and former Mariners Medal winners Michael Beauchamp, Danny Vukovic and Mile Jedinak, Simon was recognised for his…

Courses March to May – Members’ prices start from $50 – Book now via the NSWSF website! Remember all Football NSW Associations and clubs are eligible for Member Pricing. March 3rd (Tues) Managing Volunteers – your key resource 9.30am – 12.30pmMarch 10th (Tues) Committee Roles 6pm – 9pmMarch 21st (Sat) Member Protection Officer Training Course 9pm – 5pmMarch…