Category: News

Saturday, 22 January 2011 12:52 PM

The first event of the year will be the traditional South in the Suburbs Day at Eaton Mall in Oakleigh on Saturday 5th February.

South Melbourne FC will launch its 2011 membership campaign at our valued corporate partner, Vanilla Cakes & Lounge in the heart of the Oakleigh community.

Last year, the response was overwhelming as many South admirers and supporters pledged their support to the club by signing up for memberships and purchasing merchandise.

Furthermore, the 2011 Adidas merchandise range will be available to be purchased.

The 2011 playing squad will be in attendance, so we encourage you all to come down to mingle with the players, wear your South gear, and enjoy a relaxing day in Oakleigh with the South family.

Saturday, 22 January 2011 12:25 PM

In a bid to boost its goalkeeping stocks, South Melbourne FC has completed the signing of young goalkeeper Zaim Zeneli from Sydney Olympic. Zeneli was understudy to former Socceroo Mark Bosnich during the latter’s stint at Olympic, and after Bosnich left the Belmore based club Zamelli took over the number one keeper’s role at Olympic for the majority of the 2010 NSW Premier League season.

Zeneli will be fighting for the first choice goalkeeping spot against long time reserve and under 21s goalkeeper Stefaan Sardelic, who performed well during the Singapore Cup quarter final last year against Bangkok Glass.

Monday, 10 January 2011 12:32 PM

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South Melbourne FC is delighted to launch its 2011 Membership Campaign – UNITED !

As part of South Melbourne FC’s ‘One Club’ Policy, all stakeholders of the club from junior to senior players are UNITED as one to build on the legacy that is the most successful football club in Australia

The club continues its focus on generating new members and providing added value to its current loyal membership base.

During the period of refurbishment of Lakeside Stadium, South Melbourne FC will play its home matches at John Cain Memorial Park.

South fans will be given the chance to buy an extensive collection of Adidas merchandise, ranging from player and training attire to casual clothing that can be worn away from the pitch. The official merchandise catalogue and range will be released in late January.

The Club urges all the South faithful to purchase their membership, and be UNITED !

Friday, 7 January 2011 9:20 AM

South Melbourne FC has made the signing of defender Steven Topalovic, who like fellow recruit Jesse Krncevic has made the move across from last year’s runners up Richmond Eagles. Topalovic is best suited to the position of right back but can also be used in a more central defensive role.

Apart from his recent stint at Richmond, Topalovic also played in the National Youth League with Gold Coast United, where he was part of United’s 2009/10 championship winning side. One of the league’s strongest and fittest players, Topalovic will add depth and versatility to South Melbourne’s defensive line.

We wish Steven all the best for the 2011 season

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.