Monday, 20 February 2012 11:34 AM
Recently, one of South Melbourne FC’s treasured employees Nicki Tsourekis tied the knot with former Northcote City President Jim Makrozahopoulos. In front of friends and family, Jim and Nicki exchanged vows in a moving and glittering ceremony.
South Melbourne FC would like to wish both Jim and Nicki all the love and happiness in the world, and congratulations on their wedding.
Friday, 17 February 2012 8:59 AM
South Melbourne FC was delighted to host the soccer clinics of the Challenge Soccer Cup in Albert Park .
The camp is designed to give kids with cancer and their brothers and sisters an opportunity to have some time-out from cancer treatment and the rigours of hospital visits through participation in a range of sports activities and workshops.
South Melbourne FC was more than happy to support this charitable cause and play a major role in trying to put a smile on the faces of these brave children.
Players that represented South on the day included Fernando De Moraes, Glen Trifiro, Jason Trifiro, Luke Byles, and Joe Keenan, as well as Team Manager Frank Piccione. Throughout the day, South’s players conducted multiple clinics, teaching the kids a number of training and warm up drills, ball skills training, as well as playing a series of mini games, which lifted the spirits of the kids and players alike.
Nicholas Szkilnik, SMFC representative who coordinated the organisation of the soccer clinic, spoke with smfc.com.au, and commented on the event that “it was great chatting with the kids and they enjoyed telling us stories of other sports and camps Challenge were doing. The kids had a fantastic time on the pitch showing that football has no boundaries and anyone can play, while the SMFC players had a great time entertaining them. Seeing the smiles on their faces despite the difficulties and hurdles they face in dealing with cancer, made it all worthwhile”.
South Melbourne FC is proud to support this wonderful cause and urges all fans to check out the Challenge website (www.challenge.org.au) to learn more about what can be done to support these inspirational kids.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 8:04 AM
South Melbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of Dimitri Tsiaras from Richmond Eagles for the 2012 Victorian Premier League season.
Tsiaras arrives at Lakeside Stadium having established himself as a solid and reliable midfielder, having also captained Richmond in the VPL. Tsiaras was part of Richmond’s Minor Premiership side in 2010 that ultimately fell just short of becoming Premier League Champions when it lost 3-0 to Green Gully in the Grand Final. A lifelong South supporter and former junior player of the club, Tsiaras will provide coach Peter Tsolakis’ side with determination, leadership, passion and most importantly solid experience at VPL level.
South Melbourne FC welcomes Dimitri Tsiaras to Lakeside Stadium and wishes him all the best for season 2012.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 6:41 PM
The Football Federation Victoria recently released the 2012 Victorian Premier League fixture and it’s a tough start for South Melbourne FC, with three away games in the first four rounds, including against both of last year’s grand finalists.
This season will see both the Moreland Zebras and Southern Stars promoted to the Victorian Premier League.
After an absence of 18 months and calling John Cain Memorial Park as its temporary home, the Club returns to the refurbished Lakeside Stadium. The opening round at Lakeside Stadium sees South take on State League 1 Champions Moreland Zebras, who are back in the Victorian Premier League after a two year absence.
Round 2 sees South travel to Jack Edwards Reserve to take on Oakleigh for an early attempt to avenge last years finals exit at the hands of the Cannons, while Round 3 sees a trip to Green Gully Reserve, where South Melbourne has not won since 1986 where goals from Bobby Russell and Manny Anezakis gave the points to South that day.
Key fixtures include the traditional derby against Heidelberg United where both teams meet in the last fixture of the regular season away at the Olympic Village, while South hosts the Melbourne Knights at Lakeside Stadium in Round 7.
All of South Melbourne FC’s home games this season will be on Sundays at 5pm – with the exception of the Round 5 game against Southern Stars, and the Round 15 game against Richmond, which sees the return of Friday night football at Lakeside.
For a complete list of the home and away fixtures for South Melbourne FC, please see below
Round 1 25 Mar 17:00 South Melbourne v Moreland Zebras Lakeside Stadium Round 2 30 Mar 20:30 Oakleigh Cannons
v
South Melbourne Jack Edwards Reserve Round 3 14 Apr 15:00 Green Gully v South Melbourne Green Gully Reserve
Round 4 21 Apr 15:00 Richmond v South Melbourne Kevin Bartlett Reserve Round 5 4 May 20:30 South Melbourne v Southern Stars Lakeside Stadium Round 6 13 May 15:00 Hume City v South Melbourne
John Ilhan Memorial Reserve
Round 7 20 May 17:00 South Melbourne v Melbourne Knights Lakeside Stadium Round 8 26 May 15:00 Dandenong Thunder v South Melbourne George Andrews Reserve Round 9 3 June 17:00 South Melbourne
v Northcote City Lakeside Stadium Round 10 15 June 20:15 Bentleigh Greens v South Melbourne Kingston Heath Soccer Complex Round 11 24 June 17:00 South Melbourne v Heidelberg United Lakeside Stadium Round 12 1 July 15:00 Moreland Zebras v South Melbourne
To be confirmed
Round 13 8 July 17:00 South Melbourne v
Oakleigh Cannons Lakeside Stadium
Round 14 15 July 17:00 South Melbourne v Green Gully
Lakeside Stadium Round 15 20 July 20:30 South Melbourne v Richmond
Lakeside Stadium Round 16 28 July 19:00 Southern Stars v South Melbourne
Kingston Heath Soccer Complex Round 17 5 Aug 17:00 South Melbourne v Hume City
Lakeside Stadium Round 18 12 Aug 15:00 Melbourne Knights v South Melbourne
Knights Stadium Round 19 19 Aug 17:00 South Melbourne v Dandenong Thunder
Lakeside Stadium Round 20 26 Aug 15:00 Northcote City v South Melbourne
John Cain Memorial Park Round 21 9 Sep 17:00 South Melbourne v Bentleigh Greens
Lakeside Stadium Round 22 16 Sep 15:00 Heidelberg United v South Melbourne
Olympic Village
Sunshine George Cross
v South Melbourne Knights Stadium
Wednesday, 8 February 2012 8:29 PM
South Melbourne FC is excited to release its 2012 Corporate Options Package.
The Club’s commitment to our corporate partners is to increase the exposure and recognition of their brand. South Melbourne FC is implementing new mediums to connect and access new segments of the football community through TV, print, radio, and online means.
This season marks the return of the Club back to its newly refurbished home at Lakeside Stadium.
Speaking to smfc.com.au, SMFC President, Leo Athanasakis said “South Melbourne FC is synonymous with success and a reputation for quality and excellence. We offer a premier selection of corporate sponsorship and advertising packages which can be tailored specifically to corporate partners’ requirements, to not only maximise the exposure of their brand, but to also provide the opportunity for them to entertain their clients and build business to business opportunities. This year marks the return of the Club back to our refurbished home at Lakeside Stadium. Furthermore, we ask the South faithful to support the sponsors who support our Club”
Friday, 3 February 2012 12:12 AM
After an extended off-season due to the FFV pushing back the start of the 2012 Victorian Premier League season until the end of March, South Melbourne FC will participate in a series of friendlies this February and March, in addition to our Hellenic Cup commitments.
First up is a trip to Ralph Reserve, to take on State League 1 outfit Western Suburbs, on Wednesday 15th February, at 6:45pm.
On Wednesday 29th February, South will play back-to-back reigning Victorian Premier League champions Green Gully, away at Green Gully Reserve at 7pm.
And finally, on Wednesday 14th March, South visits neighbour and 2011 Mirabella Cup conqueror Port Melbourne at 7:00 pm.
South Melbourne FC vs Western Suburbs SC
Venue – Ralph Reserve
Date – Wednesday 15th February
Kick-off – 6.45pm
South Melbourne FC vs Green Gully SC
Venue – Green Gully Reserve
Date – Wednesday 29th February
Kick-off – 7pm
South Melbourne FC vs Port Melbourne SC
Venue – SS Anderson Reserve
Date – Wednesday 14th March
Kick-off – 7pm
Friday, 27 January 2012 12:54 AM
The Organising Committee for the annual Hellenic Cup competition released the groups and fixtures for the 2012 instalment.
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 which commenced recently, with the four winners of the play offs entering the group stage of the Hellenic Cup. The main group stage matches are set to kick off on Sunday 16th February with the finals taking place on Saturday 10 March 2011.
Matches in the North West Region will be held at Ralph Reserve, home of Western Suburbs SC. The fixtures in the South East division will be held at The Grange Reserve, home of Kingston City SC.
South Melbourne FC will compete in the South East region, and has been drawn against the following clubs in the group stage: Bentleigh Greens (Victorian Premier League), Kingston City (State League Division 2), Qualifier.
South Melbourne FC clinched its fourth preseason Hellenic Cup in 2011 after defeating Heidelberg United 2-1 in extra time. Despite going a goal down early in the match, South rallied to send the match into extra time before a magnificent Marinos Gasparis goal won the match and the Cup for South at the Kingston Heath Soccer Complex.
Matches to be played at The Grange Reserve (Osborne Avenue, Clayton South)
Sunday 19th February
South Melbourne FC vs. Bentleigh Greens SC
Kick Off 5.30pm
Sunday 26th February
South Melbourne FC vs. Kingston City SC
Kick Off 7pm
Saturday 3rd March
South Melbourne FC vs. Qualifier
Kick Off 7pm
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 5:56 PM
SMFC welcomes the appointment of Daniel Santomil as our club’s Technical Director effective 1st Feb 2012.
Daniel will be implementing an Advanced Training Curriculum at SMFC that will incorporate:
Daniel is a fully qualified Physical Education teacher who has majored in Coaching and sport Psychology. He has had over 12 years experience in teaching at Australian schools. Daniel initially received a Scholarship at the Buenos Aires Institute of Sport, where he lived and studied for 4 years. In Australia he has been a Level 3 Coach and State instructor with FFV until 2003.
Daniel is well known in the Victorian football community as a dedicated junior and youth coach who has helped and developed many players who have succeeded in playing overseas, NSL, A league, VPL and Australian representative sides at all levels. He brings strong linkages with “CA River Plate” Argentina, the largest club in South America and SMFC is looking forward to building upon this relationship further.
Daniel has had great success as the Head Coach of the South Eastern Piranhas FC and with the inclusion of his work with the River Plate Football Academy, he has managed to build a strong reputation for driving a disciplined, technical, program that marries our national curriculum with that of the flair, skillful and tenacious style of the South Americas.
More details of the SMFC Advanced Training Curriculum will be distributed to club members on the 30th of January.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 12:46 AM
South Melbourne FC would like to announce that it will be holding a school holiday juniors skills clinic.
These clinics will provide young players invaluable training to improve their skill set and further improve their technique. Specialist coaching will be provided by South Melbourne FC stars Fernando De Moraes (Australian Futsalroo representative), Jason Trifiro (FFV 2011 Gold Medal Player of the Year), and Glan Trifiro (Australian Youth International)
Details of the clinics are as follows:
Dates
23rd & 24th Jan for the U9-U12s
10am – 2.30pm
30th-31st Jan for U13 plus
10am-2.30pm
Venue
Albert Park
Cost
$190 for both days or $100 per day
To Register
Call Nick on (03) 9645 9797
Friday, 23 December 2011 2:43 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 2012 at our new home Lakeside Stadium, where the club will look to win it’s 9th State League title.