Tuesday, 5 October 2010 7:25 PM
South Melbourne FC, with the assistance of the Football Association of Singapore, will be broadcasting the game LIVE on this page.
Match kicks off at 10.45 AEST
Full time here at Jalan Besar Stadium was South Melbourne FC 1 (Vasilievski) – Bangkok Glass FC 3. Full match report coming soon.
Monday, 4 October 2010 3:01 AM
South Melbourne FC, with the assistance of the Football Association of Singapore, would like to announce that all fans will have the opportunity to follow the Club’s progress in the quarter final matches of the RHB Singapore Cup.
The Club has organised a live online audio broadcast of both matches, which can be heard on smfc.com.au. Join the southRadio team who will provide live commentary of both exciting matches.
The schedule and broadcast times for the quarter final matches are as follows:
First Leg
South Melbourne FC vs. Bangkok Glass FC
Tuesday 5th October
Jelan Besar Stadium
Kick off 7.30pm (local Singapore time)
10.30pm (AEDST)
Live audio broadcast commences at 10.25pm AEDST on smfc.com.au
Second Leg
Bangkok Glass FC vs. South Melbourne FC
Friday 8th October
Jelan Besar Stadium
Kick off 7.30pm (local Singapore time)
10.30pm (AEDST)
Live audio broadcast commences at 10.25pm AEDST on smfc.com.au
Go to smfc.com.au, and click on the link provided to catch all the action as South Melbourne FC looks to progress to the semi final of the RHB Singapore Cup.
Friday, 1 October 2010 10:35 AM
South Melbourne FC would like to announce the squad that will be taking part of the 2010 RHB Singapore Cup, as well as the new signings for the club.
Joining the squad for the Blues will be Jesse Krncevic and Steven Topalovic from the Richmond Eagles and Lukmon Anifaloyin from Fawkner.
Krncevic will re-join South Melbourne for his second stint having being part of the senior squad in South’s return to the State League in 2005. Regarded as one of the best attacking players in the League, Krncevic will be looked at to provide finishing prowess in the final third.
Topalovic, a former South junior, is a versatile player that can play through both defence and midfield. At only 20 years of age, he has a reputation of being one of the most effective defenders in the League.
Nigerian born Lukmon Anifaloyin is a very highly rated and skilled central defender who will be joining the club from Fawkner and is expected to fight both Eddie Cetkin and James Stefanou for duties next to Steven O’Dor in the heart of the SMFC defence.
As well as these key signings, four of South Melbourne FC’s Championship winning Under 21 squad will also be joining the SMFC senior squad, with Dimitri Vithoulkas, Mackie Simmons, Brad Treloar and George Malliaras all being registered into the squad for the RHB Singapore Cup.
Leaving the squad and the club are Peter Zois and Joseph Youssef.
Zois, previously committed to the RHB Singapore Cup campaign, informed the club of his intention to sign with another VPL club in 2011 and would not be joining the team only days before the final registration deadline, leaving the club few options to sign a replacement goalkeeper for the upcoming Quarter Final clash against Bangkok Glass FC.
Youssef has decided to leave the club due to work and personal commitments. Joseph played 39 games and scored 5 goals for SMFC, including scoring the winning goal against Gombak United in the opening round of the RHB Singapore Cup in May. The club wishes Joseph all the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his services.
On top of the loss of both players, Joseph Keenan will also be unavailable for the Quarter Finals in Singapore given his stint with Adelaide United that is expected to conclude in late October.
2. Lukmon Anifaloyin (Defender)
3. Rhodri Payne (Defender)
4. Steven O’Dor (Defender)
5. Daniel Vasilevski (Defender)
6. Eddie Cetkin (Defender)
8. Carl Recchia (Midfield)
9. Gianni De Nittis (Forward)
10. Jesse Krncevic (Forward)
12. Bradley Treloar (Defender)
14. Rama Tavscancioglu (Defender)
15. Fernando De Moraes (Midifield)
16. Dimitri Vithoulkas (Forward)
17. Mackie Simmons (Defender)
18. Marinos Gasparis (Midfield)
19. Steven Topalovic (Midfield / Defender)
20. Nathan Caldwell (Forward)
21. Stefaan Sardelic (Goalkeeper)
22. James Stefanou (Defender)
23. Sebastian Petrovich (Midfield)
24. George Malliaras (Goalkeeper)
25. Kyle Joryeff (Midfield)
Monday, 27 September 2010 1:46 PM
The South Melbourne Under 11s Eye Society team, under the guidance of Coach John Alexopoulos did the club proud with a very credible fourth place in the 2010 Launceston Cup.
South Melbourne was the only club in the Under 11s draw, as all the other teams were representative squads from various state federations.
The quality of the team came to the fore with the boys improving with every match culminating with a 3-1 win over the tournament favourites in the final game of the preliminary matches.
Further praise for the squad came from the referees who voted on a 3-2-1 basis in each match for the best & fairest player award of the tournament, with three South Melbourne boys featuring in the top 5 players of the tournament.
The Club is extremely proud of the boys’ behaviour, sportsmanship and overall performance which drew praise from the tournament organisers and competing coaches and parents. Furthermore, well done and a big thank you to the travelling parents and grandparents, whose assistance and support made it a wonderful experience for the boys.
South Melbourne will be invited back in future years to this tournament as a result of the bonds of friendship created with the North Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association.
South Melbourne FC would like to congratulate the Under 11s Eye Society team for its achievements and to all concerned that made it a wonderful trip and excellent experience for the team.
Monday, 27 September 2010 1:29 PM
It is 10pm on the night of 19th August 2010 and after three months of anticipation, the touring party of coaching staff Boyan Mitkov, John Vafiadis, Alex Affanassiev, Mike Karak and fifteen teenagers with stars in their eyes pass through the departure lounge of Melbourne Airport.
Before boarding the flight, Head Coach Boyan Mitkov called the squad together and reminded them of what was expected of them about representing their club overseas, but most of all to remind them to enjoy the experience the next 17 days would bring.
Fast forward 27 hours and arrival at Heathrow Airport to be met by a convoy of various vehicles to be transported to their accommodation Derby due to a late change.
The club’s first opponent on tour was Notts County, one of the founding clubs of the Football League. After a tight and even contest, South emerged with a 2-1 win. The following day, South travelled to Nottingham, where its next scheduled match against the historic side Nottingham Forest. The local side are another major club in English football, who were crowned European Champions for consecutive years in 1979, and 1980, and where the European Cup is displayed proudly in their trophy cabinet. The match resulted in a 2-2 draw for both clubs. It was not the match which was memorable this day but the quality of the facilities of the Forest Academy. An indoor synthetic pitch, two additional synthetic pitches and eight grass pitches that would put the Wembley turf to shame, together with fantastic hospitality from the Forest coaching and support staff. The generosity shown to the South Melbourne club by our hosts would be a feature throughout the tour.
The next stop on the tour was a friendly match against Doncaster Rovers. South recorded its second win for the trip, with a resounding 3-0 win over Rovers. It was a memorable day for young Ben who celebrated his birthday that day and the team was treated on a night out at Pizza Hut.
The next morning saw the squad visit Sheffield that is the oldest team in England and still remains an amateur club who play football for the sheer enjoyment of the game. The fourth tour match saw South take on Sheffield United where unfortunately the team went down 2-1. The facilities and hospitality afforded to the visiting team were excellent and memorable.
Friday was a rest day and a tour of the home of Manchester United, Old Trafford was the highlight for the day. The stadium was nothing short of spectacular and the excitement of the boys was fantastic as they sat in the home dressing room in the places of their heroes.
On the Saturday, the team took on MK Dons with kick off at 11a.m. The early kick off afforded the opportunity to the young South players to watch Derby County play Queens Park Rangers in the Championship League later that afternoon.
After its visit to Hull City, the next match on the tour was against Burton Albion. The match was played at a nearby military base, where the facilities were of the highest quality. An excellent game between evenly matched sides ended in a fair 1-1 draw.
Following a tour of their new stadium, the penultimate tour match was against Chesterfield, where the boys went down to a 3-2 defeat. Once again, the friendliness of the coaches and referee came to the fore and more contacts made for future opportunities.
The final game of the tour was against Derby County, as their impressive facilities were matched equally by their impressive team. Derby were clearly the most accomplished football team the club had played on tour, as their ability and style were a delight to watch.
Following the games against Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United both clubs invited the team for a training session where their coaches could further assess the South players. This was a real sign as to the high regard in which the clubs held Boyan’s team and hopefully more opportunities will follow for some of the South Melbourne squad. It is also a testament to the amazing efforts put in by David for several months in creating so many opportunities for the tour group.
As they reflect on the tour each team member can be extremely proud of their achievements, and all will be better players and people for the experience. In addition, all the players were a credit to the club they so proudly represented. As time passes it will not be the wins, the draws and losses that will stay in the mind of the team but the experience they enjoyed, the friendships cemented and laughter they shared.
South Melbourne FC would like to congratulate all concerned for the successful tour of England, particularly Boyan Mitkov and David Jervis for their efforts.
Text and photos by: Ian Morella.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010 12:42 PM
By George Kouroumalis
Fernando De Moraes has continued an amazing individual week by capturing the 2010 Victorian Premier League Gold Medal for the Player of the Year Award. In a glorious night at the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium, De Moraes was able to create South Melbourne FC history by becoming the Club’s first ever recipient of the medal.
Despite missing three VPL games due to injury in 2010, Fernando polled three votes in the final game against Sunshine George Cross to win the medal by a single vote over Heidelberg’s Yanni Galanos. Fernando’s season was made all the more exceptional with 13 league goals, which placed him in second position on the league’s Golden Boot tally behind Northcote City’s Trent Rixon. What made this achievement even more remarkable was that his goals came from midfield and that he was also a key contributor in setting up many of South’s other goals.
In more fantastic news for South Melbourne FC, goalkeeper Peter Zois was awarded the 2010 Victorian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year award. Zois produced many first-class saves in an individually outstanding season that culminated in seven clean sheets but more importantly several match-winning saves. He was rewarded with his first Goalkeeper of the Year award and now joins former South captain Dean Anastasiadis as the only South goalkeepers to have won this award, with Dean winning back-to-back awards in 2005 and 2006.
South Melbourne FC congratulates both Fernando De Moraes and Peter Zois on their wonderful individual achievements and hopes that their outstanding 2010 form continues in the RHB Singapore Cup next month and then in the 2011 Victorian Premier League season.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010 10:09 AM
South Melbourne FC is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr Michael Lalos, the last surviving founding member of the Club. Mr Lalos passed away at the age of 85.
Mr Lalos was born on 17 July 1925 and helped form South Melbourne FC (then the South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club) in 1959. He was on the committee from 1959 until 1966, overseeing the glorious Victorian State League championships of 1962, 1964, 1965 and 1966. His son Louis continued the tradition by serving on the South Melbourne FC committee from 1989 until 1995 and overseeing the 1991 National Soccer League championship.
Mr Lalos was buried late last week. South Melbourne FC provided a Club scarf to the Lalos family for the funeral as a mark of respect.
South Melbourne FC wishes to extend its deepest sympathies to the Lalos family at their time of grieving and wishes to thank Mr Michael Lalos for all the hard work that he did in helping to establish our great Club 51 years ago.
SMFC President, Leo Athanasakis told smfc.com.au “we are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our club founders. Mr Lalos’ hard work and contribution to the Club will never be forgotten”.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010 9:19 AM
By John Kyrou
Fernando De Moraes capped off a superb individual season by winning the 2010 Theo Marmaras Medal last Thursday night. The midfielder completed a clean sweep of the awards by also winning the 2010 Golden Boot award.
De Moraes finished on 63 votes in the Marmaras Medal count, four ahead of vice captain Steven O’Dor and Peter Zois, who both finished equal second on 59 votes. In the Golden Boot tally, De Moreas finished with 13 league goals from 19 league games, six clear of second-placed Gianni De Nittis (7). Even more remarkable was the fact that De Moraes claimed both awards having missed three league matches during the season and that his goals during 2010 elevated him to equal eighth with Doug Brown (1983-1985) on South’s all-time leading league goal scorers list (48 goals each).
In his speech after accepting the awards, De Moraes spoke glowingly of the fact that South Melbourne FC was like a second family from him, and that all he wanted to do was play as many matches and score as many goals as possible for the team. De Moraes also spoke highly of his team-mates, noting that “football is a team game and it takes great team-mates to work hard to set you up for goal scoring opportunity…and I am lucky to play in a great team.”
South Melbourne FC congratulates Fernando De Moraes on winning the 2010 Theo Marmaras Medal and the Golden Boot award and looks forward to seeing his outstanding form continue in the 2010 RHB Singapore Cup before the 2011 Victorian Premier League season.
Friday, 3 September 2010 4:21 PM
South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Krncevic as the new Senior Coach, with Joe Montemurro retaining his current position as Assistant Coach.
Both men will be in charge for South’s remaining fixtures in the 2010 RHB Singapore Cup before leading the team into the 2011 Victorian Premier League season.
Eddie, a former Socceroo, is a coach with a wealth of experience, having coached Carlton Soccer Club and Marconi Fairfield in the National Soccer League.
Eddie also coached South Melbourne FC in the 2001/02 NSL season, introducing young players such as Massimo Murdocca and Vince Lia into the senior side as he lead South to the finals. The Club believes that Eddie’s experience and intimate knowledge of Victorian football makes him the ideal choice for the senior coaching position.
Eddie replaces departing Senior Coach Vaughan Coveny who has the honorable distinction of serving the club as both player and coach. South Melbourne FC thanks Vaughan for his efforts in 2010 and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
Friday, 27 August 2010 11:41 AM
Join the South Melbourne FC senior team for the annual MVP night. The event to be held at Honey Bar on Clarendon Street will look over the 2010 season in a casual and relaxed environment, where the 2010 Most Valuable Player will be announced.
With all the 2010 senior team and coaching staff in attendance it promises to be a wonderful night.
Bookings are essential, so please contact Nicki at the club on 9645 9797 to book your place.
