Monday, 1 March 2010 11:57 AM
South Melbourne FC kicked-off its 2010 campaign in great style on Friday night, as the club officially launched its 2010 season.
This year saw the Season Launch event held in the Champions Bar in an intimate and cosy affair with approximately 200 guests in attendance. The Champions Bar was looking its best, with players, corporate partners, and fans mingling and enjoying a great evening to commence the new season.
The MC for the evening was Board Member, George Triantos, who welcomed the guests to the event, and opened his address by highlighting the upcoming positive news of the Bob Jane Stadium redevelopment, the new Youth Development Program in the junior set up, and the recent acknowledgement of South Melbourne FC as the Oceania Confederation Club of the Century.
Club President Leo Athanasakis also welcomed the 200 strong crowd and invited everyone to be a part of what will undoubtedly be a great year for the Australian football giants. Mr Athanasakis also announced the major corporate partners for the 2010 VPL season. miRoamer, a company making massive in-roads in Europe with their internet radio technology, was announced as major sponsor. This marks the third consecutive year that miRoamer has secured the major sponsorship of South Melbourne FC. In addition, Antenna Pacific TV, Coffex Coffee, AIS Insurance Brokers, and Souvlaki Hut were also announced as shirt sponsors.
Ramazan Tavsancioglu was announced as the 2010 club captain with defender Steven O’Dor honoured with the vice captaincy role. Fan favourite ‘Rama’, as he is affectionately known, also spoke of the player’s focus and desire for success in 2010. Both leaders spoke about their drive to go one step further and challenge for the VPL title.
The long awaited home playing strip by apparel sponsor adidas was then unveiled with unanimous approval judging by the applause from the crowd. Steven O’Dor was modelling the away kit, as fans looked upon deciding which strip will be purchased for the coming season.
The night concluded with player auctions, a silent auction and a raffle – all of which raised a considerable amount for the Club.
All football lovers are encouraged to join the club as members in 2010.
