Author: SMFC Media

Thursday, 29 October 2009 2:59 PM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that the 50th Year Anniversary Gala Ball has been completely  SOLD OUT.

With the final tickets being sold this morning, the club is expecting a crowd in excess of 650 guests to attend the celebration.

The club however will be compiling a waiting list for those who have missed out on a ticket. This list will give those on it first preference in the event of a ticket cancellation. To register yourself for this list, please contact Nicki on 9645 9797.

SMFC will like to thank the Blue and White faithful for such an outstanding response to the night and we look forward to seeing you at Palladium at Crown on November 7th.

Wednesday, 28 October 2009 11:14 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that the 50th Year Anniversary Gala Ball is nearing upon a complete sell-out, with only a couple of tables remaining to be sold.

With over 600 guests in attendance, the club urges all SMFC fans and members to book a seat to this historic event to avoid the disappointment of missing out. The deadline for ticket sales is Friday October 30th, with the event expected to completely sell-out in the next couple of days.

Should the tickets sell-out, the club will also be compiling a waiting list of those who are still interested in attending, with the view that these people will be given a chance to purchase tickets should any further room be found.

This once-in-a-lifetime event will focus on all eras of the club’s history, and the players who took to the field throughout them, including the merger between Hellenic, Yarra Park and South Melbourne United in 1959, the successful state league campaigns of the 1960s and ’70s, the history of the club in the National Soccer League and, of course, representing Australia proudly on the world stage at the 2000 World Club Championships.

Many former players, sponsors, administrators and volunteers who have been associated with the club throughout its enviable history have already confirmed their attendance to reminisce about their experiences with the famous Blue and Whites.

As part of the night, the club will also showcase a vast array of footage that has never been released to the public.

Don’t miss out and book your seat today before it’s too late.

Thursday, 22 October 2009 12:52 PM

South Melbourne FC is thrilled to announce a special event commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of SMFC.

Special guest presenter and media identity Les Murray  will take part in bringing together 50 years of the most famous and successful club in the nation into one special function.

This once-in-a-lifetime event will focus on all eras of the club’s history, and the players who took to the field throughout them, including the merger between Hellenic, Yarra Park and South Melbourne United in 1959, the successful state league campaigns of the 1960s and ’70s, the history of the club in the National Soccer League and, of course, representing Australia proudly on the world stage at the 2000 World Club Championships.

Many former players, sponsors, administrators and volunteers who have been associated with the club throughout its enviable history will be in attendance to reminisce about their experiences with the famous Blue and Whites.

Tickets are strictly limited, so we recommended you book your place for this historic night by calling Nicki in the SMFC Office on (03) 9645 9797

Monday, 12 October 2009 10:00 AM

The Valkanis family would like to invite all South Melbourne FC members and fans to a tavern night at Bob Jane Stadium.

Date: Friday October 23rd
Time: 7pm onwards
Cost: $25 per person (set menu)

Each table will be provided with a free bottle of wine.

Wednesday, 7 October 2009 9:50 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that club legend Vaughan Coveny has been appointed as the new senior coach for the 2010 Victorian Premier League season.

Coveny will now coach the club that he has spent twelve seasons at as a player in both National League and State League levels. Coveny represented South in 295 league games, making him the third highest games holder at South, behind only Paul Trimboli (430) and Steve Blair (338). He has also scored 102 league goals for the club, with only Paul Trimboli (115) ahead of him.

Affectionately known as the ‘Horse’, Coveny won two National Soccer League championships with South and was part of the team that represented the club at the FIFA World Club Championships in Brazil in 2000.

Other trophies he has won during his time at Bob Jane Stadium include the NSL Cup, Dockerty Cup, Tynan-Eyre Cup and Hellenic Cup.

During his playing career, Vaughan was a key member of the leadership group, captaining the club in the NSL and remaining an important role model in the VPL. As such, he has proven to be a true leader on and off the field, assisting the coaching staff in grooming the young up and coming footballers.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, Vaughan was excited about starting his new role at the club.

“I am honoured to have been given an opportunity to serve this great club as both a player and now as a coach. I am confident that along with my assistant David Lugli and the rest of the football staff at SMFC, we can bring the success to the club which I have been fortunate  enough to experience as a player”, said Coveny.

The Club is excited to have Vaughan as the senior coach and is looking forward to seeing the former New Zealand international implement his vision and strategies in season 2010.

Coveny will be assisted by David Lugli, who has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the 2010 season. David has been coaching the club for one season already, successfully guiding the Under 21 side to second place in the 2009 season. He has also played a major part in the development of many juniors over the years and will provide invaluable assistance to Vaughan and the Football Department.

The club wishes both Vaughan Coveny and David Lugli all the best for 2010.

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 1:01 PM

South Melbourne FC would like to announce that applications for all Junior and Youth (U/21) coaching positions for the 2010 season are NOW open!!

To register your interest, please download and fill out the coaching form below.

SMFC Coaching Application Form (PDF)

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 3:20 PM

South Melbourne FC (South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club) is proud to announce the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State Government for the redevelopment of Bob Jane Stadium into the new State Athletics Centre and subsequent commercial and infrastructure arrangements.

The signing of the MOU represents the culmination of more than 18 months of negotiations.

The proposed re-development provides numerous benefits for the Club which include:

• A new long term Lease at the new stadium;
• Strong financial benefits;
• Retention and improvement of Social Club and office areas within the stadium;
• New facilities including a pavilion and grounds within the Albert Park precinct;
• The opportunity for the Club’s juniors, both boys and girls, to play at Albert Park
• Realising the Club’s aim of unifying its senior and junior team
• The opportunity to establish an unprecedented junior development program of the highest quality.

The club is implementing its “One Club” policy which will result in all Seniors, Juniors and Womens teams being united under a single entity.

Realising this vision has been one of the club’s main objectives in  its discussions with government.

Further information will be provided to Members shortly.

Ground Redevelopment Images

Sunday, 13 September 2009 8:51 PM

The club advises that Michael Michalakopoulos has ended his tenure as Head Coach of South Melbourne FC due to personal reasons.

A number of candidates will be interviewed over the coming weeks and the club will be making a decision in due course.

The club thanks both him and his assistant Phil Peladarinos for their services over the past year and a half.

Tuesday, 1 September 2009 12:20 PM

By Paul Mavroudis

South Melbourne’s Women’s side has progressed to the WPL preliminary final after defeating Sandringham 3-2, with the dramatic winning goal coming in the 2nd half of extra time.

South were lucky not concede a goal in the opening minutes, clearing a goal bound shot off the line. Soon afterwards Christie Tangalos sent the home side ahead, putting away a corner at the back post.

Sandringham then lifted their game, and the home side struggled to get the ball through the midfield. Still, it took until the 41st minute before the visitor’s equalised, poor marking at the back post from a free kick seeing Sandringham draw level.

South went into the half time break with their lead restored however, after the visitors gave away a late penalty, with Aimee Benton tucking away the spot kick.

The 2nd half was more of an end to end affair, with numerous chances spurned at each end. In the death throes of regular time, Sandringham made the most of a goalmouth scramble to send the game to extra time.

Rather than be deflated by that late goal, South maintained their composure in extra time. Five minutes into the 2nd half of extra time, South launched a swift counterattack, with Jade Barnden managing to outpace the defender on her inside and slip the ball past the Sandringham goalkeeper just inside the far post.

With the rain pouring down and time running out, the visitors threw everything they had, and nearly snatched another equaliser, but South prevailed, and will meet the loser of the Box Hill – Heidelberg match for a shot at the grand final.