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Derwent United welcome their seven Asian imports |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Sunday, 05 February 2012 11:39
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Photo: Derwent United coach Hyo Suk Jin (left), club official Jim Mackinnon (third from right) and club president Ron Cure (right) welcome the club's new Asian players at Hobart Airport this evening [PlessPix]
Derwent United’s recruits from Asia arrived in Hobart tonight and will have their first training session tomorrow.
Six South Koreans and one Japanese player were welcomed at Hobart Airport this evening by Derwent United president Ron Cure and club official Jim Mackinnon.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 12:03 |
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Heart and Victory play out a scoreless draw |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Saturday, 04 February 2012 12:53
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Photo: Harry Kewell was substituted after an hour [PlessPix]
(A-League, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday, 4 February 2012)
Melbourne Heart 0
Melbourne Victory 0
Att: 26,395 Ref: M Gillett
Melbourne Heart: Bolton - Marrone, Colosimo, Good, Goodwin - Worm, Sarkies, Srhoj (Reid 78) - Germano, Babalj, Terra (Williams 69) (Subs not used: Hamill, Mattei}
Melbourne Victory: Covic - P Franjic, Leijer, Milligan, Fabio - Broxham, Brebner, Rojas, Kewell (Allsopp 60) - Thompson, Solorzano (Hernandez 70) (Subs not used: Vargas, Velaphi)
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 13:14 |
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Knights down Taroona and Derwent United imports due |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Saturday, 04 February 2012 04:39
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Photo: Glenorchy Knights' Akuei Guot tries to break through the Taroona rearguard [PlessPix]
Glenorchy Knights crushed Taroona 8-2 in a pre-season friendly at Prince of Wales Bay this afternoon, with both teams being under-strength.
And, six Koreans and one Japanese player will arrive in Hobart tomorrow evening [Sunday] to join League One newcomers Derwent United.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 12:06 |
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Whistling a happy tune this weekend |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Friday, 03 February 2012 20:28
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Photo: Jack Johnston, a member of the FFT Board, was Tasmania's first and so far only FIFA referee [PlessPix]
The State’s referees will be preparing for the coming season with two major events this weekend involving the nation’s most-qualified referee assessor, Sharon O’Neil.
A referees’ refresher course will be held at KGV Park today from 11am-3pm, while tomorrow at The Grange, in Campbell Town, the whistlers will conduct their annual seminar between those same hours.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 21:01 |
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Kosmina magic not enough to stop Phoenix rising |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Friday, 03 February 2012 13:45
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Photo: Adelaide United coach John Kosmina thought his side played well [PlessPix]
(A-League, Hindmarsh Stadium, Friday, 3 February 2012)
Adelaide United 1 (Djite 10)
Wellington Phoenix 2 (Brown 13, Sanchez 38)
HT: 1-2 Att: 8,425 Ref: G Parsons
Adelaide United: Galekovic - Watson, Boogaard, Levchenko, Cassio - Barbiero, Malik, Vidosic (Melling 75), Ramsay (Caravella 63) - Djite, Van Dijk (Subs not used: Usucar, Izzo)
Wellington Phoenix: Paston - Muscat, Sigmund, Durante, Lochhead - Bertos, Smith, Brown, Sanchez - Greenacre (Lia 70), Ifill (Subs not used: Daniel, Downey, Warner)
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 13:48 |
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Lions ready to build and grow in 2012 |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Friday, 03 February 2012 03:39
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Photo (L-R): Nick Vialle, Will Davis, Joel Schuth and Marcello Marchioli model the new Kingborough strip [PlessPix]
Kingborough Lions United are gearing up for a possible State League competition next year and last night announced a major new sponsorship deal.
The Kingston Landscape Centre and Maveric Builders have both chipped in to the tune of $21,000 for the next three years.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 February 2012 03:55 |
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A few raised eyebrows tonight |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:46
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Photo: Clarence United's Matt Lewis and Sam Cannamela move in on a University player in possession [Plesspix]
Clarence United beat University 4-1 and Glenorchy Knights overcame South Hobart 5-1 in practice games played this evening.
Ben Hamlett netted twice for Clarence, whose other goals came from Grant Malcolm and David Hoppitt.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:35 |
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Clarence imports from Colombia and Scotland due soon |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Thursday, 02 February 2012 02:45
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Photo: Some of Clarence United's senior squad for tonight's game [PlessPix]
Clarence United are playing a practice match today against University at 6.30pm at Cambridge.
And, Clarence will soon have two imports - a Scottish midfielder and a Colombian goalkeeper.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 12:16 |
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Melbourne denied victory again in dying seconds just when coast seemed clear |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Thursday, 02 February 2012 01:24
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Photo: Melbourne Victory's Harry Kewell has Gold Coast United's Dylan McGowan and Peter Jungschlager running in circles [PlessPix]
(A-League, Aurora Stadium. Launceston, Wednesday, 1 February 2012)
Melbourne Victory 1 (Kewell 66)
Gold Coast United 1 (Thwaite 90+3)
HT: 0-0 Att: 5,268 Ref: M Gillett
Melbourne Victory: Covic - Kemp (Franjic 73), Leijer, Milligan, Fabio - Broxham, Brebner, Rojas, Kewell - Thompson, Solorzano (Allsopp 83) (Subs not used: Hernandez, Velaphi)
Booked: Leijer 73, Fabio 74)
Gold Coast United: O’Connor - Thwaite, Rees (Bowles 76), Rozic, Traore - Halloran, Brown (Mebrahtu 26), Jungschlager, McGowan (Harold 69), Salley - Rigters (Sub not used: White)
Booked: Thwaite 60, Rees 64, Traore 78
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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 02:16 |
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Biggest Steve Hudson Cup competition yet coming up |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Tuesday, 31 January 2012 21:15
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The 2012 Steve Hudson Cup promises to be the biggest competition being hosted by Launceston Soccer and Sports Club for many years.
“We welcome back South Hobart to defend their title along with fellow Southern Premier League clubs New Town Eagles and Glenorchy Knights,” said Maurie Krushka, secretary of Launceston United, in a letter to clubs.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 21:19 |
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Jon Foley-Donoghue looking forward to 2012 season in black and white |
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Written by Walter Pless
| Monday, 30 January 2012 05:13
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Photo: Jon Foley-Donoghue goes through his paces at Zebras training [PlessPix]
Jon Foley-Donoghue, 25, is one of Tilford Zebras’ new recruits for the 2012 Premier League season.
I spoke to Jon shortly after the team returned from their pre-season tour to Brisbane, a trip which, unfortunately, was a washout.
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 January 2012 06:57 |
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