Author: SMFC Media

Thursday, 6 January 2011 8:59 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of former player Jesse Krncevic from last year’s Victorian Premier League runners up Richmond Eagles, after several years away from Lakeside. Jesse, the son of coach Eddie Krncevic, made 12 appearances as a striker for South Melbourne in 2005, mostly as a substitute.

Krncevic was brought back into the South family in September 2010, to bolster the squad in the lead up to the Singapore Cup quarter final tie against Bangkok Glass, and will be looking to continue the good form he has shown in recent seasons, as well as looking to enhance the already promising forward partnership with Gianni De Nittis

We wish Jesse all the best for the 2011 season.

Tuesday, 4 January 2011 5:21 PM

As part of its preseason training schedule, South Melbourne FC will travel to Tasmania to participate in a number of friendly matches against top sides from the Apple Isle.

Apart from the opportunity for the playing squad to become better acquainted and prepare for the upcoming 2011 VPL season, it provides the opportunity for the Club to foster and develop stronger links with other state federations.

South Hobart SC has traveled to Melbourne for the last couple of years in preparation for their respective league. In fact, South Hobart SC is Tasmania’s oldest side, having being formed in 1901.

The third match of its Tasmanian tour will see South Melbourne FC take on South Hobart in the Hill Street/Thrifty Cup.

The following schedule outlines the list of matches of the Club’s Tasmanian tour:

Thursday 13th January
South Hobart FC vs. South Melbourne FC
Kick-off: 6pm

Friday 14th January
Hobart Olympia vs. South Melbourne FC

Sunday 16th January – Hill Street/Thrifty Cup
South Hobart FC vs. South Melbourne FC
Kick-off: 4pm

Wednesday, 29 December 2010 6:40 PM

The Organising Committee for the annual Hellenic Cup competition released the groups and fixtures for the 2011 installment.

All participating teams have been divided into two regions: North West and South East. Within both regions, teams are divided into two groups comprised of of four teams. Group stage matches and quarter final matches will be played with two 35 minute halves, with full 45 minute halves to be played in the semi final and finals matches. Furthermore, extra time will be played over two 10 minute halves if required in the knock out stages. In order to strengthen the competition, Cup organisers have arranged for the lower ranked sides to compete in a play off system, with the four winners of the play offs entering the group stage of the Hellenic Cup.

Matches in the North West region will be held at the ground of Westvale Olympic in St Albans, while matches in the South East region will be held at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, home of the Bentleigh Greens.

South Melbourne FC will compete in the South East region, and has been drawn against the following clubs in the group stage: Southern Suburbs (State League Div 2), Kingston City (State League Div 3), Qualifier.

In 2010, South Melbourne FC came close to defending its 2009 title with a hard fought 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, but when down 5-4 to the Bentleigh Greens in a penalty shoot out.

SMFC Seniors Hellenic Cup Fixture

Matches to be played at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 301-307 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham.

Sunday 23rd January
South Melbourne FC vs. Southern Suburbs SC
Kick off: 5pm

Thursday 27th January
South Melbourne FC vs. Qualifier
Kick off: 8.30pm

Sunday 30th January
South Melbourne FC vs. Kingston City SC
Kick off: 5pm

Wednesday, 29 December 2010 6:23 PM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that the 2011 Membership Hard Card sponsor is Football Galaxy.

Football Galaxy provides the most extensive range of products for the player, supporter and the club. From grassroots to professional or simply a football lover customers are guaranteed the highest level of customer service. The player will be able to select from the most comprehensive range of footwear, training apparel, accessories and compression garments. Their footwear comprises of the latest outdoor football boots, indoor shoes as well as a range of running shoes for the dreaded pre-season. Furthermore and unique in Australia, at Football Galaxy, you can test your footwear on our artificial pitch, ensuring the customer is purchasing the correct shoe for you. And for all the goalkeepers out there, they will find the latest gloves, padded jerseys and pants from the major brands. In addition, Football Galaxy stocks replica football shirts, scarves, caps, beanies and other football related items. Another feature of the store is the dedicated area for all the women and girls out there looking for something unique and specific.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Head of Marketing, Corporate Sponsorship, and Events, George Triantos said “we are delighted to welcome Football Galaxy to the South family as a corporate partner, and ask all South fans and members to head to Football Galaxy for all their football requirements. Support the sponsors that support our great club”.

Football Galaxy

56B Portman Street Oakleigh VIC 3166
Ph: (03) 9530 9601
Fx: (03) 9530 9876
E: contact@footballgalaxy.com.au
W: www.footballgalaxy.com.au

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 3:21 PM

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 2011, where the club will look to win it’s 9th State League title. 

Friday, 17 December 2010 11:44 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that Monday’s edition of The World Game program on SBS will feature a special report on the club.

The special report will focus on the redevelopment of Lakeside Stadium and the associated infrastructure in the Albert Park precinct, the club’s expansion into Asia and the RHB Singapore Cup, the benefits of the proposed FFA Cup to the club, the use of multimedia and social networking advances to promote the club, and a report on the current squad and its aims for the upcoming 2011 Victorian Premier League.

The World Game program can be seen on Monday on SBS2 at 9.30pm or alternatively 11.30pm on SBS1 later that evening.

Friday, 17 December 2010 11:34 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce it is seeking to appoint a General Manager who would be overseeing the overall management of the club.

The Board considers it important to appoint a suitable General Manager at this exciting time in the Club’s development on and off the field.

The Club has advertised the position and interviewed those it short listed from the applications it received. As a suitable candidate has not yet been identified, the club is continuing its search.

Friday, 17 December 2010 11:15 AM

As part of its preparations for the 2011 Victorian Premier League, South Melbourne FC will be taking on both Dandenong Thunder and Springvale White Eagles in preseason friendly matches.

Details of the matches are listed below:

South Melbourne FC vs. Dandenong Thunder

Date: Sunday 19th December
Kick off: 4pm
Venue: Larissa Reserve, Larissa Road St Albans

Match: South Melbourne FC vs. Springvale White Eagles

Date: Tuesday 21st December
Kick off: 7.30pm
Venue: Serbian Sports Centre

Sunday, 12 December 2010 5:34 PM

The Football Federation of Victoria recently released the 2011 Victorian Premier League fixture.

The draw to complete the fixture was done as a live draw completed at the FFV offices in the presence of representatives of all VPL clubs.

The 2011 fixture will also see the introduction of the National Training Centre (NTC) who will compete for competition points. Matches against the NTC will be held mid week, however, the NTC will not participate in the VPL Finals Series or face the prospect of relegation.

Furthermore, this season will see the 2010 State League 1 Champions St Albans Saints and runners up Springvale White Eagles promoted to the 2011 Victorian Premier League.

Due to the reconstruction of Bob Jane Stadium, South’s temporary home for the 2011 VPL season will be John Cain Memorial Park once again.

South Melbourne FC opens the new season against the 2010 VPL Champions Green Gully on Sunday 20th February at 5pm at John Cain Memorial Park. Interestingly, South has not won in the first round of the VPL season since 2006, when it defeated Heidelberg United 2-0 at the Olympic Village, with two late goals giving South the three points on the day and proceeding to clinch the VPL Championship later that year. Round 1 will also see the Melbourne Knights host Dandenong Thunder, Bentleigh host Springvale, Hume City travel to St Albans, Richmond host Heidelberg, and Northcote City travel to the south-east to take on the Cannons.

South Melbourne FC will end the 2011 VPL season “away” to Northcote City at its temporary home at John Cain Memorial Park on Sunday 7th August at 3pm.

Please note that during the Daylight Savings period, home fixtures will kick off at 5pm, with a return to 3pm kick offs in round 8 with its home fixture against Richmond Eagles.

For a complete list of the home and away fixtures for South Melbourne FC, please click here for further details.

Friday, 10 December 2010 9:54 AM

South Melbourne FC is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with Cleanstart for the 2011 Victorian Premier League season. The Clean Start logo will feature proudly on the back of the playing shorts.

Cleanstart was founded by father and son, George and Nick Kakridas. The company’s approach is to establish a culture in which team work, safety and individual excellence are encouraged

Cleanstart is committed to :

• Providing a cleaning program that meets with client’s individual needs.
• Ensuring that all work adheres to statuary regulations, guidelines and specifications
• Investing the company’s time, money and expertise in the ongoing training and supervision of its support members
• Continually understanding our client’s changing needs
• Offering continuous resources to all staff to ensure and promote ability, morale, safety and security
• Additional to our own programs, we will induct our Management and staff with our clients requirements including:
    –  Procedures
    –  Safety Requirements
    –  Grooming Standards

Head of Marketing, Corporate Sales and Events George Triantos, speaking to smfc.com.au said “we are delighted to welcome Cleanstart to the SMFC family. We hope that it will be a long standing relationship between both organisations”.

For more information on our new Corporate Partner, please contact Cleanstart on the following details:

3 Merryn Close,
Bundoora, Vic. 3083

P O Box 2082
Prahran, Vic. 3181 Ph : (03) 9467 7909

Fax : (03) 9467 7909
Mobile : 0433 253 112
Website: www.clean-start.com.au
Email : sales@clean-start.com.au
Contact : Nick Kakridas