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school holidays coaching clinic to be run by paul okon Juniors orientation - register now for season 2009 UNDER 18's WIN THIS YEARS GRAND FINAL Congratulation to APIA’s Under 18’s for winning this year’s Grand Final against Blacktown. This team of young talented players entertained supporters and spectators during the year with sheer determination and classy football. Such dominance was shown throughout the semi finals with twelve goals scored and only two conceded.
The Grand Final proved to be entertaining with the thrust and blistering speed from both Aleksander Jovovic and Kevin Oliveira causing Blacktown to be on the back foot for most of the game. Kevin’s menacing inroads awarded him a penalty to give APIA its first goal. Not to mention our solid defence headed by the Captain Costa Andricopoulos and his team of soldiers David Dascal, Grant Colombo, Matthew Fsadni and our substitute Under 16’s defender Nicholas Dimitropoulos, denying Blacktown of any glory. The engine room headed by our Vice Captain Mehmet Osgen (Giggsy) controlled his mechanics James O’Rourke and our Under 16’s mid fielder Massimo Luongo to dominated possession allowing our own (Mickey Rooney or Thomas the Tank Taylor) Thomas Taylor the freedom of clinching our second goal. Again our goal keeper Michael Rutherford intimidated the Blacktown strike force with his composer. Contributions from James Smith, Callum McGrouther, Alan Kovacevic and our Under15’s keeper Luke Turnbull were all instrumental in the lead up and inclusive of the final of being part of the success of this team. Congratulations to the coaching staff on an excellent result. Such teams are driven by inspiring coaches and without doubt the dedication and commitment both from Jamie Gomez and his assistant Nathan Hall should be commended. APIA Leichhardt Tigers are proud of team’s achievements this season.
announcing the arrival of Paul Okon A.P.I.A Leichhardt Tigers are proud to announce the arrival of Socceroo legend and former captain, Paul Okon, as interim head-coach for the up-coming 2009 TeleChoice Premier League season. Okon, winner of 37 caps for his country, is seen by the A.P.I.A board of Directors as the ideal individual to take the club forward. His extensive experience in arguably the two biggest leagues in the world, Serie A and the English Premier League, no doubt will ensure that APIA is in capable hands. “Paul Okon’s pedigree speaks for itself, a remarkable career both with the National Team and at club level, announced a chuffed APIA president Tony Raciti. “Lazio, Fiorentina, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Player of the Year in the Belgian Jupiler League, Socceroo Captain, and the list goes on. Although recently appointed as assistant coach to A-League side Gold Coast United, Okon has pledged to ensure that he provides a solid and professional base for the inheritor of the head-coach position once he takes up his commitments with the newly admitted Queensland franchise. “Behind the scenes the board of Directors has worked very hard to make this club a competitive force on the playing arena. In saying that, fifth and sixth position on the ladder in consecutive seasons is nothing to be ashamed of, but with the playing staff we have recruited, the board believe we should have been challenging for a top three finish. It wasn’t achieved, and we feel it is the right time to move on to bigger and better things. The appointment of Paul Okon demonstrates that we are a serious club with massive ambitions,” added a motivated club president Raciti, entering his 37th season as honorary President. Okon will be assisted by former Apia defender Mark Brady, who is in his third season as the clubs first grade assistant coach. “Mark has been with this club for a number of years, at youth level through to first grade. He won the National League with Apia in 1988 and he’s a tiger through and through,” continued Raciti. Okon’s first assignment will be to oversee the clubs open trials on Monday night in the hope of filling the void left by key departures to A-League clubs. Goal-keeper Matthew Nash and left back David D’Apuzzo have joined the central Coast Mariners while TeleChoice Premier League Golden Boot Robert Younis has moved onto Adelaide United. A fourth player, Marton Vass, is rumoured to be on the radar of a few A-League clubs. “Sixth position in the league suggests we are mediocre club, the board will not stand for that given how successful we have been in producing players with the ability to step-up into the A-League. “We are the most successful club in Australia as far as Socceroos and National Team captains are concerned. And we were the only club in the league to lose three possibly four players to the top-tier of football in Australia in season 2008. “This is why we have appointed someone of the calibre of Paul Okon. Paul is a motivated professional in every sense. He will help move this club in the right direction, a professional direction, a successful direction, something we have lacked in recent years,” concluded an extremely excited Raciti.
first grade squad trials 2009 season
LOOKING FOR TALENT FOR THE CLUBS 2009 FIRST GRADE PREMIER LEAGUE SQUAD Trials will be held at Cooke Park, Madeline Rd Belfield on dates listed below.
In the first instance players are to express their interest and register for attendance by phoning the clubs Football Manager Tony Raciti at the clubs administration office on 9716 688 or 0402 306 666.
apia under 7/1a win terrigal 2008 gala competition Apia Tigers Junior Soccer Team U7/1A won Terrigal 2008 Gala Day/Competition The U7/1A team has won with style this years Terrigal United Football Club 2008 Gala Day/Competition.
The coach arrived early at near freezing temperature to observe the opposition. The same team attended last years same Gala day (2007) however missed out by just one single point and needed to prove that they could go all the way. And they did it in style. I am very proud of each player and look forward to continue working with each individual to become a player who will love the ‘beautiful game’. Goal Scorer’s: Regards, Detlef Haupt
Viareggio 2009 trials
The above club is currently seeking players wishing to compete in the prestigious 61st edition of the annual ‘Coppa Carnevale’ Under 20 Youth Cup in Italy between January 31st 2009 and February 16th 2009.
2008/2009 Futsal Super League TRIALS A.P.I.A. Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc. will be conducting trials for the upcoming 2008/2009 Futsal Super League season at; Venue: West Ashfield – Ashfield Boys High School Gymnasium 115 Liverpool Road Ashfield NSW 2131 Dates and times of the trials are as follows;
Seeking players for the following age groups Youth Men and Mens, trials will continue on the designated dates through August. Expression of interest please call Ben on 0415 738 895, or John on 0417 375 279 Coaches Expression of Interest, please find contact details below;
email: johnmellino@apiatigers.com ANNUAL AWARDS GALA FUNDRAISER
A.P.I.A. blast seven past Penrith
Rarely does a team win 7-0 but that was the case with A.P.I.A. Leichhardt at home at Lambert Park over the rather inept Penrith Nepean United. However, despite the lofty scoreline Tigers’ coach, John Romeo, was playing it all with a straight bat after the game. Seeking Under 10 Players
The Leichhardt Tigers Soccer Club is currently looking for additional players in the Under 10 age group, to join the club and become part of an already successful development program that has seen many youths go further onto a representative level. Premier Youth League in Wollongong
All Premier Youth League Teams travel to Wollongong and get the point. 2008 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS DATES EXTENDED!
The registrations for all Players, Coaches and Managers for Season 2008 is now drawing to a close. Extra dates for registrations have been added and time is running out!! TIGERS WIN JOHNNY WARREN CUP!!
A.P.I.A. Leichhardt Tigers are the 2007 Johnny Warren Cup champions after upstaging the red-hot Penrith Nepean United juggernaut 2-0 at Marconi Stadium on Saturday night. In front of a bumper crowd it was a stunning first-half from the Tigers that set up the win as midifielders Jimmy Nikas and Ian King showed their class with inspired performances. Zola thills the fans at Marconi Stadium
As a footballing contest the result mattered little, for the army of football fans assembled at Marconi Stadium it was an opportunity to pay homage to one of the games greats. With 5,000 plus fans including movie star and self confessed football fanatic Anthony LaPaglia and former Socceroo skipper Paul Okon cheering their way through ninety minutes of football on a barmy summers evening, Italian football sensation Gianfranco Zola was the star attraction in a one-off friendly match between the Marconi Stallions and A.P.I.A Leichhardt Tigers. CLUB MEETING DATES
For details on upcoming club meetings yet to be confirmed please contact the A.P.I.A. InfoLine on 9716 6888 or EMAIL info@apiatigers.com
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