Category: News

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 10:43 AM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce its new partnership with Beachcomber Cafe, with its logo proudly featuring on the back of the playing shirt for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season.

Located at the St Kilda Sea Baths, Beachcomber goes beyond expectations of a casual cafe experience. Spectacular beach side views, a sprawling outdoor dining area and a gourmet menu mean this restaurant showcases St Kilda’s food culture at its best. Delicious meals are served with a touch of the Mediterranean and set in the perfect location with its uninterrupted view of Port Phillip Bay. In addition, Beachcomber Cafe is open from morning until late in the evening, and is perfect for a morning pit stop, a lazy afternoon or to watch the sun set over the water.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC General Manager Peter Kokotis said “we are excited to be welcoming Beachcomber Cafe to the SMFC family. We hope that it will be a long-standing relationship between both organisations. I ask all South fans and members to get behind our sponsors, and assist the organisations that are committing their support for this great club”.

Monday, 12 March 2012 2:53 PM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of former Perth SC goalkeeper Jason Saldaris.

The 21 year old comes from Western Australia with a reputation as a wonderful shot stopper and someone who is not afraid to come off his line to win a contest, especially when considering his powerful frame and height (195cm).

Saldaris will be vying for the first choice goalkeeping position with our other new signing Peter Gavalas.

We welcome Jason to Lakeside Stadium and wish him all the best in 2012 and beyond.

Friday, 9 March 2012 3:44 PM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce that Star21 is our Major Partner again for season 2012. Star21 is well known for supporting many elite and community based sporting clubs in Victoria.

Star21 is one of Telstra’s largest national business and corporate partners having won back-to-back awards in 2010 & 2011 as “Telstra Business Dealer of the Year”. Star21 specialise in all facets of telecommunications and help businesses integrate their voice, data, internet and mobile requirements. We encourage all of our Corporate partners to get on board with Star21 with their telecommunications services and receive a customised offering and superior customer service.

Star21’s Senior Account Manager, Rob Arizona, has been appointed to work closely with all of South Melbourne’s corporate partners. Should you require a review of your current telecommunications structure please call Rob on 0400 88 44 77 and he will personally come to you.

Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC President Leo Athanasakis said, “we are delighted to renew our existing major partnership with Star21, and ask all South fans and members to contact Star21 for all their telecommunications requirements. We hope that it will be a long-standing relationship between both organisations. Support the sponsors that support our great club”.

For more information on Star21 please visit www.star21.com.au

Friday, 9 March 2012 10:40 AM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the return of Gianni De Nittis to Lakeside Stadium for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season.

Gianni De Nittis returns to Lakeside after being released by former coach Eddie Krncevic in May 2011 and joining Northcote City for the remainder of last season.

De Nittis was one of the inaugural players in the South squad in 2005 when the Club returned to the Victorian Premier League and will always be remembered for scoring South’s winning goal against Altona Magic in the 2006 Victorian Premier League Grand Final.

In his previous stint with the Club, he made 117 League appearances and scored 31 League goals. Four of his 31 League goals were in one famous afternoon on ANZAC Day in 2010 against Hume City at Broadmeadows Valley Park, where he joined an elite list of only nine South Melbourne FC players to have scored four goals for the Club in a League match.

Coach Tsolakis will look to use De Nittis as a support to Trent Rixon up front this season, with the two having already linked up together at Northcote City last year.

We wish Gianni all the best for 2012 and beyond

Friday, 9 March 2012 9:44 AM

The next major event on the SMFC calendar is the Lakeside Stadium Family Day to be held on Saturday 24th March.

A number of activities for all ages such as amusement rides and face painting are planned for the day, as it will provide another opportunity to check out the refurbished Lakeside Stadium. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the playing squad, get an autograph, and have their photo taken with the SMFC stars.

Furthermore, fans will have the opportunity to purchase and pick up their 2012 SMFC membership from the membership tent located near the main grandstand. Memberships can also be purchased online as well (smfc.com.au/membership). In addition, SMFC fans will be able to purchase from the new range of SMFC merchandise for the new season .

It promises to great day out, so we hope to see you there !

Thursday, 8 March 2012 10:18 AM

South Melbourne FC is pleased to announce the signing of youngster Dimitri Hatzimouratis.

The attacking player comes to the club having previously played with Alki Larnaca in the Cypriot First Division, while South fans will remember him playing for Western Suburbs, Melbourne Knights and Melbourne Victory Youth teams in Australia.

Dimitri will bring an extra attacking option to the squad and with his blistering pace and ability to finish, he is expected to support new signing Trent Rixon up front.

We welcome Dimitri to the club and wish him all the best for 2012 and beyond.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012 9:04 AM

South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of Peter Gavalas to Lakeside Stadium for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season.

Gavalas arrives at South from fellow Victorian Premier League side Bentleigh Greens, where he excelled as goalkeeper for the Greens. The experienced Gavalas has been around the Victorian Premier League for several seasons now, having also played for Heidelberg United in the past.

He is seen as the ideal first choice goalkeeper for the Club, with 2011 first choice keeper Zaim Zeneli being given permission to move on.

South Melbourne FC welcomes Peter Gavalas and wishes him all the best for the upcoming season.

Monday, 5 March 2012 9:48 PM

By Paul Mavroudis

South Melbourne FC’s Hellenic Cup title defence is still on track, after progressing through to the semi-finals of the 2012 Hellenic Cup.

New recruit Glen Trifiro scored a brace, including an unstoppable free kick, while Joe Keenan also got onto the score sheet, to see off a dogged Malvern side in a match played in pouring rain. Having topped the group, South was due to play Altona East Phoenix yesterday in the quarter finals – however Altona East forfeited the match due to the lack of playing stocks.

Thus, South Melbourne FC has progressed to the semi-final against Western Suburbs, who have already defeated South in 2012, in a friendly match played in February. The semi-final will be played at Kingston City’s The Grange Reserve on Wednesday 7th March. The winner of that match will play the winner of the other semi-final, between Heidelberg and Northcote.

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Monday, 5 March 2012 5:23 PM

South Melbourne Women’s Football Club (SMWFC) and South Melbourne Hellas Soccer Club (SMHSC) are pleased to advise they have agreed to engage in a process to explore mutual benefits for both clubs and recommend a way forward.

As part of the process, representatives from both clubs will examine many areas including the organisational structure, governance model, strategic plan, operations and club culture required to achieve the best outcome for our members.

Once the process is completed, the organisational structure which is recommended may be a merger, affiliation or operating as separate entities.

We will regularly keep our members and supporters informed of progress and seek feedback along the way.

During the 2012 Season, SMWFC will continue to field Women’s and Girl’s Teams and SMHSC/SMFC will continue to field the Men’s and Junior Boys Teams.

As part of the exciting 2012 season ahead, SMHSC and SMWFC will play Premier League matches at the newly completed Lakeside Stadium.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 10:57 AM

The first event for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season will be the Membership Fun Day to be held on Saturday 17th March at Beachcomber Cafe at the St Kilda Baths.

The last held event prior to the refurbishment of Lakeside Stadium saw an overwhelming positive response as many South admirers and supporters pledged their support to the club by signing up for memberships and purchasing merchandise.

At the Membership Fun Day, South Melbourne FC will continue to promote its 2012 membership campaign, and fans will have the opportunity to purchase the new range of 2012 SMFC merchandise. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to meet South’s new player signings, and at midday, will able to watch the SMFC players in a game of beach soccer volley.

Make your way to the beach, meet your favourite South player and enjoy what will be a fabulous day !