Darebin United SC

Darebin United SC
Full name Darebin United Apollo Soccer Club
Nickname(s) Apollo
Founded 1975
Ground Mayer Park, Thornbury
Coach Steve Nicolaidis
League FFV State League 4 North
2017 9th
Website Club website

Darebin United is a soccer club representing the City of Darebin based in Melbourne, Victoria.[1]

History

Founded in 1975 by Greek-Australian immigrants Darebin United are a football club based in Thornbury, Victoria.[2]

In 2005 the club was relocated from its original home-ground HLT Oulton Park by the local council who conducted major redevelopment works at the site.[3] Darebin United has since operated out of Mayer Park, located beside Northcote Golf Course.[4]

2010 saw a drastic restructure of the fledgling club with the appointment of a new committee. The changes led to improved performances on the field and steady management off it was highlighted by a period of rapid promotion up to the Victorian State League 3.[5]

In 2015 Darebin United celebrated its 40th anniversary with club members and local politicians.[6] However, that same year the club's tenancy at Mayer Park was threatened by council plans to build a $13 million netball centre at Mayer Park. The park was eventually voted to be excluded from consideration as a location for construction largely thanks to the efforts of residents' group 'Save Mayer Park.' [7] Darebin United worked with the residents' group to protect the park from development[8] and continued to support the residents' group in running their 2017 Open Air Cinema and Night Market at Mayer Park.[9]

Seven teams currently represent Darebin United, including a men's seniors, reserves, thirds, and fourths teams, a women's senior team and two junior teams.[10]

Divisional history

SeasonLeaguePositionWinsDrawsLossesPoints
1995Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West2nd152547
1996Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West7th921129
1997Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West3rd143545
1998Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West4th104634
1999Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West3rd141743
2000Victorian Provisional League 2 North-West4th106636
2001Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West5th85929
2002Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West7th831127
2003Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West2nd134543
2004Victorian State League 3 North-West10th571022
2005Victorian State League 3 North-West12th22188
2006Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West10th551319
2007Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West11th371216
2008Victorian Provisional League 2 North-West9th721323
2009Victorian Provisional League 2 North-West12th241610
2010Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West3rd123738
2011Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West7th95832
2012[11]Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West2nd153448
2013[12]Victorian State League 4 North10th641222
2014Victorian State League 4 North2nd141743
2015Victorian State League 3 North-West8th751026
2016Victorian State League 3 North-West11th371216
2017Victorian State League 4 North9th661024
2018[13]Victorian State League 4 North2nd32011
  • The Oz Football database was used as the source for 1995–2011 season results.[14]

Rivalries

Darebin United shares a friendly rivalry with neighbouring side West Preston. When in the same division the two clubs play off for the ‘Darebin Community Cup’ proudly supported by National Premier Leagues Victoria club Northcote City FC.[15] The Cup was first contested in the 2014 season when the two teams met twice in the regular home and away fixture. Darebin United won the cup defeating West Preston comfortably 3–0.[16]

Current squad

Senior squad

As of 12 June 2017[17]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Australia GK Peter Tamburrino
2 Australia DF Dimitri Tsapogas
3 Australia DF Dimitri Vasilogiannacopoulos
4 Australia DF Chris Dimitropoulos
5 Australia DF Cristian Di Bartolo
6 Australia DF Andreas Bachos
7 Australia DF Nathan Warrington
8 Australia DF Peter Conroy
9 Australia DF Sotiris Panayiotou
No. Position Player
10 Australia DF Theodore Heretakis
11 Australia MF Steven Alexiou
12 Australia MF Steven Kalona
13 Australia MF Chaaban Rajab
14 Australia MF Eric Atsikidis
15 Australia MF Georgios Athanassopoulos
16 Australia FW Renato Dicandido
17 Australia FW Andrew Skoullos
18 Australia GK John Vasilogiannacopoulos

Honours

  • 2014 Victorian State League 4 North Runners-Up
  • 2012 Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West Runners-Up
  • 2003 Victorian Provisional League 1 North-West Runners-Up
  • 1995 Victorian Provisional League 3 North-West Runners-Up

References

  1. ↑ "Darebin United Soccer Club". City of Darebin. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "Darebin United". Oz Football. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Darebin United". Local Vic Football. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "Darebin United Soccer Club". City of Darebin. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "Darebin United". Local Vic Football. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  6. ↑ "Darebin United Soccer Club celebrates its 40th birthday". John Pesutto. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "Action group launches petition against Darebin Council's Mayer Park stadium idea". Northcote Leader. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "Thank-you Darebin United". Friends of Mayer Park. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "Open Air Movie Night & Night Market". Darebin United. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Teams in Darebin United SC". Sports TG. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  11. ↑ "Mans State 3 North-West 2012 Ladder". Sports TG. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  12. ↑ "Mans State 4 North 2013 Ladder". Sports TG. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  13. ↑ "Mans State 4 North 2018 Ladder". Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  14. ↑ "Darebin United Divisional History". Oz Football. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  15. ↑ "Darebin Community Cup 2014". Darebin United. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  16. ↑ "SL4N – Darebin United -v- West Preston". Football Chaos. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  17. ↑ "Players". Sports TG. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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