Author: SMFC Media

Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:48 PM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of 24 year old striker Rhys Meredith for the 2013 Victorian Premier League season.

Meredith joins the club from Brisbane Premier League club Redlands United, where he was regarded as one of the most dangerous and exciting attacking players in the league.

The speedy attacker’s 19 goal 2012 season caught the eye of A-League outfit Western Sydney Wanderers, with Tony Popovic asking Meredith to trial with the club along side former South player Jason Trifiro. Unfortunately despite some outstanding performances, Meredith was overlooked and returned home to Queensland.

It was during this period however where he was able to tear apart reigning A-League Premiers Brisbane Roar for Redlands in a friendly game. In what was a man of the match performance, Meredith scored a hat trick in a narrow loss for Redlands.

It is with the ability to score and lightning pace that Meredith was seen as an ideal fit for the South squad.

We wish him well for the 2013 season and beyond.

Check out Rhys’ SMFC TV Interview

Thursday, 10 January 2013 8:41 PM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce another key signing in its preparation for the 2013 Victorian Premier League season, with former Everton midfielder Alan Kearney signing with the club.

The 25 year old Irishman comes to the club following an outstanding year with Southern Stars where he played a leading and dominant role in the middle of the park.

Previous to this, Kearney spent four seasons with Everton, earning a call up to the senior training squad along side Socceroo Tim Cahill. During his time with the Toffees he managed to play in Everton’s reserve side, where his outstanding performances ensured that he was a regular throughout his time spent there.

A hard working and uncompromising midfielder, Kearney will bring to the side a very tough element to the midfield as well as also having the ability to play on either flank should he be required.

South is very excited to have Alan join the club and cannot wait to see him in our colours in 2013. We wish him all the best for the season ahead and beyond.

SMFC TV Interview with Alan Kearney

Friday, 4 January 2013 11:15 AM

Over the past few years South Melbourne FC has been at the forefront of the digital space, providing easy access for our fans around the globe to keep in touch with the club via its numerous different mediums.

In 2013 we will be looking at taking this to another level and subsequently the club is excited to be launching its very own official smartphone app.

The Official South Melbourne FC App ,which has been a while in the making, will provide all fans with the latest news directly from the club and an easy connection to our existing services. This includes SMFC TV, southRadio, social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), Online Merchandise Store, Online Membership Portal, as well as the latest fixtures, results and ladders for all Junior and Senior Teams.

So no matter where you are, you will always be able to keep in touch with all the latest news from South Melbourne on your smart phone or tablet.

The app can be downloaded immediately for FREE via Apple’s App Store and Google Play and is compatible with all iPhone & iPad versions, as well as all Android Devices. Windows mobile users should see the app appear within the next few weeks.

Thursday, 3 January 2013 10:49 PM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the return of former player and fan favourite Carl Recchia to Lakeside Stadium for the 2013 Victorian Premier League season.

Recchia joins the Club from the relegated Moreland Zebras, where in 2012 he secured the Mirabella Medal and Golden Boot award for being their best and fairest player as well as the leading goal scorer with eight goals.

South fans will no doubt be familiar with Recchia, with the hard-working and versatile midfielder having already had two previous spells at the Club. His first stint was in the former National Soccer League in the 2003/04 season before he returned to play for South in the 2010 and 2011 VPL seasons respectively. He has played a total of 47 League matches for the Club and scored six goals in the process. In addition he has represented South four times in the RHB Singapore Cup and once in the FFV State Knockout Cup, bringing his career total to 52 matches and six goals in all competitions representing South Melbourne FC.

Carl is one of the most accomplished midfielders in the VPL and is also capable of going forward and scoring goals as well as being able to play in defence if required. He is also a natural leader, which is another reason why the Club is delighted with his return.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Carl Recchia back to Lakeside Stadium and wishes him the very best for season 2013 and beyond.

View Carl’s Exclusive SMFC TV Interview Below

Monday, 24 December 2012 11:09 AM

South Melbourne FC would like to wish all its members, corporate partners, media, supporters and volunteers a happy festive season, and a safe and prosperous new year.

SMFC looks forward to seeing you all in 2013 as we open our refurbished social club, office space, and new futsal court operation.

Friday, 21 December 2012 7:51 AM

South Melbourne FC is excited to announce that Tyson Holmes has signed with the club for the 2013 Victorian Premier League season.

Whilst the name is unfamiliar in Victoria, the attacking midfielder has made his mark throughout Queensland, dominating the local scene over the past few years, whilst captaining the Sunshine Coast Fire.

In his time with the Fire, Holmes has managed to lead the club to 3 Championships and 2 Premierships and ensuring that the club were one of the most dominant teams in the state.

On a personal note, Holmes has managed to win the QSL Golden Boot Award in 2011, as well as being awarded as the QSL MVP on two occasions as the best player in the competition.

South fans can expect to see Tyson provide that link between the middle third and our very potent attacking force, where his work ethic, pace and football smarts will hopefully allow him to excel in this role.

We welcome Tyson to the club and wish him the very best for the 2013 season and beyond.

View Tyson’s SMFC TV Interview

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 11:29 AM

South Melbourne FC wishes to inform its Members, Corporate Partners and football fans that the 2013 Victorian Premier League Fixture has been released.

In what promises to be a very difficult start to the season, South must play its first four home games away from home, with the opening round being scheduled for an away game at Green Gully on Saturday April 6th.

Other highlights of our fixture include two home games on a Saturday night, where we will take on Richmond in Round 5, as well Northcote in Round 19. Kick-off for both Saturday night games are at 8pm, with the Richmond game also providing us with our first home game of the season. South ends the season with a local derby against the newly promoted Port Melbourne Sharks.

To view the full fixture, please click on the link below.
https://www.smfc.com.au/teams/senior-mens/fixtures-and-results/

Thursday, 6 December 2012 11:53 AM

South Melbourne FC would like to announce the departure of Joe Montemurro for the 2013 season.

Montemurro departs the club having served as a Senior Assistant Coach to Vaughan Coveny, Eddie Krncevic and most recently Peter Tsolakis, whilst also holding the position of Under 21 coach on two occasions throughout our time in the Victorian Premier League.

South Melbourne FC would like to thank Joe for his contribution to the club over numerous years and would like to wish him all the best for the 2013 season and beyond.

Friday, 23 November 2012 6:05 PM

South Melbourne FC advises that it has settled its dispute with Wellington Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd. Accordingly, the County Court Trial which was scheduled to commence in early December 2012 will now not proceed. The club will provide further information to its members in due course.

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