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Know as ?Aloisi? to his team-mates in the Canterbury Association because of his striking resemblance to the Sydney FC star, Gino is battling leukemia, and recently began receiving treatment for the disease. Last week?s meeting came as a complete surprise to the 39 year old father of two, who was led to believe he was…

Between matches, all of the players from the 16 competing teams rushed to meet Simon and Nik, a former Carss Park junior, with each youngster receiving a personally signed Sydney FC poster.  Many of the parents also took the opportunity to have their children photographed with the Sydney FC stars.  In fact, in a slight…

St George beat Granville 1-0 and Fairfield and Parramatta played out an entertaining 2-2 draw on Sunday to generate some life from a damp round of football. Bonnyrigg hold a six-point lead over Parramatta on the leaderboard with Liverpool, St George, Northern, Fraser Park and Granville separated by two points behind them. Saints deny Rage…

The 2008 Country Cup was conducted this weekend in venues across the state at Griffith, Orange and Nowra in what can only be described as an extravaganza of country representative football.   A total of 54 exciting games were played to decide the Champion Branch to be awarded the Country Cup. After two torrid days of competition,…

The Berries produced arguably their best home performance of the season, creating a number of excellent goal-scoring opportunities that were squandered due to poor finishing. With five minutes of normal time remaining however, a hopeful ball lifted into the Berries penalty area fell to Chris Boyle, whose deflected strike flew past West Sydney goalkeeper Hamish…

It was an exciting match that did not reach technical heights but the closeness of the score-line had both sets of supporters on the edge of their seats. However throughout the general play it was the home team that dominated, and whilst A.P.I.A.-Leichhardt were relieved to at least pick up a point, the Demons went…

The Sharks recorded yet another win at their picturesque Seymour Shaw home ground ? against Sydney Olympic – extending their lead over Manly United by a further two-points following United?s 3-3 draw away against Marconi Stallions. The Sharks 2008 campaign to-date has been phenomenal to say the least, with Brian Brown assembling a confident group…

The Wolves had threatened to play up to their potential this season and Coach John Turner said ?it was only a matter of time that we hammered a team like that and put a performance together like that one, we had been threatening to do that all season?. Wollongong FC’s midfielder Matthew Bailey almost opened…

The home side played some excellent football but Sydney Olympic had them stuttering at the back at times, which is something the Sharks have not been used to this season – perhaps the sign of a hectic week where they beat Manly United (twice) and then completed the hat-trick against their fourth placed visitors. As…

Leading at the break 1-0 ? courtesy of a sublime finish by Robert Mileski ? the home-side seemed in full control of proceedings though, as has been a regular occurrence this season, the Lions took their foot off the accelerator and were made to punish. A poacher?s goal in the 56? minute by James Browne…

Craig Midgley of Manly United is one of the striking breed of whom it can be said is possibly ?slightly potty? in the nicest possible way. In fact, the 32-year old is a very nice lad who hails from Bradford (Bratfud) in the English county of Yorkshire and displays a ready wit and disarming charm…

Current Mariners Members have now been sent correspondence via email and post from the club which will contain details on how to maintain their spot on the Frontline of Support for what is shaping to be the most engaging Hyundai A-League campaign to date. With a Premiers Plate to defend, Mariners Members can look forward…

The truth is, that behind the pilgrimage to the football Mecca that are the World Cup Qualifiers, where the hearts of entire continents stop for a last-minute penalty or a one-on-one in the box, there are millions of children around the world who are already helping their countries to qualify for future World Cups. Forget…

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Women?s Football in the Illawarra area the Stingrays are holding a day for all women footballers. ?The Stingrays realize the importance of research for cancer and help for cancer sufferers and feel that this is just a small way we can help those people. “The McGrath Foundation is at…

The ambitious and crafty 18-year-old, known to many as one of the best up and coming stars in the game in NSW has received little game time under David Barrett at the Stallions. Paul Carter sort a keen interest in Trifiro and were successful in obtaining the midfielder on loan until the end of the…

Five points separates seven teams ? Liverpool, Northern Tigers, Fraser Park, Granville, St George, Mount Druitt and Rockdale ? behind the competition frontrunners, and this weekend?s results are sure to impact on the current standings. Last weekend?s 21 goal-a-thon also boosted the competition average to a healthy three goals per game. St George Saints hosts…

Played in wet and blistery conditions on a wintery Wednesday evening at the Belmore Sports Ground, things looked to have gone the Demons way when Chris Bedzo opened the scoring with a neat finish via a wonderful chip over Blues keeper Michael Herbet just before half-time. The Blues responded mid-way through the second half thanks…

JOSH BARTOLOTTO: Nine-year-old Josh Bartolotto first came to the attention of Football Stars of Tomorrow when his father Alfie sent in DVD for our Goal of the Week competition. Josh looked so impressive we decided to go and meet this talented young player who kicks around with the Gladesville Ravens Under 9s team in Sydney. PAUL…

The Sharks have now beaten Phil Moss? outfit three times in season 2008, twice in the TeleChoice Premier League competition, and have moved themselves into the final 8 along with the Marconi Stallions who defeated Sydney United a couple of weeks ago 2-1. The only goal of the match came through young high flyer Matthew…

Balla made his return to the Wollongong FC starting line-up last weekend after injury and his performance gained him selection the TeleChoice Premier League team of the week. A commanding performance in the centre of midfield had Balla in the middle of most of the Wollongong FC attacking raids. A thorough professional, Balla?s torturous weekly…

SDSFA introduced this year, which is proudly sponsored by SportFirst Fairfield, who have kindly donated 2 x $50 vouchers each month in recognising both the coach and player of the month winners. Clubs nominate a player aged in the junior competitive (U9 to U16) and a Coach (any age group) and they must give a reason as…

This initiative will attract all football lovers of the game- and especially those who have already bought tickets to the Australia v China game at ANZ Stadium, to the Berries’ home game v Manly United at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on the same day, Sunday 22nd June 2008. “All the spectators have to…

The 23-year-old has managed to tag down trials in England, Scotland, Ireland and Norway and will be departing Sydney on the 3rd of July. ?At the moment Tranmere Rovers in England and Falkirk in Scotland have confirmed trials and I have had offers to trial in Ireland and Norway which will come through very soon.…

Mr. Ivan Brlekovic spent Saturday morning watching a number of Premier Youth Games at the Sydney United Sports Centre. Mr Brlekovic commented on the stature of the 14 and 15 year old boys and asked, ?What these boys were fed in Sydney to make them so large?. Mr Brlekovic was impressed with the tempo of…

The attacking midfielder, who first caught the eye as a youngster playing with Southern Districts as a diminutive teenager a decade ago, has long been touted as a player with special talent by astute football judges and the Telechoice Premier League will be his latest stage to perform on. Lima has honed his skills the…

Born in Iran, Shamon migrated to Australia in 1974 with his family and the 40 year-old ? who celebrates his 41st birthday in less than 3 weeks ? has now raised a family of his own that includes ?three gorgeous kids: two boys and a little girl?. Having enjoyed his junior footballing years across a…

The Brazilian born attacking midfielder, who enjoyed a stint with Northern Spirit before the demise of the NSL, will offer Phil Moss another option to compliment his strikers. He is expected to make his debut against the Marconi Stallions this Saturday night at Marconi Stadium. -By Andrew Prentice

Both sides have made huge progressions to-date, though the Sharks remarkable run of form has certainly taken the League by storm ? Brian Brown?s men remain unbeaten in all competitions this season over 90? minutes. ?Bomber? Brown?s men will be without David Reid through suspension, though the League leader will be riding high following the…

Name: Olivia Kennedy Occupation: Customer Service Officer with Westpac at their Neutral Bay branch. Representative Honours: Young Matildas 2005-2007, NSWIS 2001-2007. Which junior club did you play for? : Seaforth FC in mixed teams until I was 14. Then I joined Manly FC in GYL. I?ve been there ever since. Players you admire? : Heather…

The White Eagles are yet to lose in season 2008 and have opened up a seven point lead at the top of the table thanks to a goal from Giovanni Leuzzi. PCYC Parramatta Eagles have occupied second position on the ladder after its emphatic 3-0 victory over Fraser Park. Goals from midfielder George Lagoudakis, Mario…

The players have been identified over the last two months by former Head of the AIS football program and Sydney FC Youth Team Coach Steve O?Connor, Head Coach John Kosmina and Sydney FC midfielder Steve Corica. O?Connor, Kosmina and Corica spent time watching TeleChoice Premier League matches, spoke with all of the coaches in the TeleChoice…

Tobin has been integral to the Mariners? success from day one in his capacity as assistant to Football Manager Lawrie McKinna. Beyond his duties with the senior Mariners squad, Tobin has been instrumental in implementing and developing the Mariners? one of a kind Youth Academy structures and talent identification initiatives. Such is Tobin?s reputation as…

Established in 1933, the club has been ongoing providing adults and children a popular sport, football, in the ever growing community. The club expressed its delight in this wonderful achievement as the club has expanded with players and resources making it a popular club within the Southern Tablelands Football Association competition and Marulan. The club…

Director of Marketing and media Andrew Byron stated that, ?The alternatives were to play the game early at 1.00pm but the club felt that this would not allow our supporters enough time to get to the Sydney game.?  Having Sydney United come down for a Friday night or Saturday provided other issues so the game…