Hobart Zebras FC

Hobart Zebras (Juventus)
Full name Hobart Zebras (Juventus) Football Club
Nickname(s) Zebras, Juve
Founded 1956
Ground KGV Park
Capacity 4,000
League NPL Tasmania
Website Club website

Hobart Zebras Football Club (also known as Tilford Zebras or just Zebras) is an association football club based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The club is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Tasmania. It competes in competitions run by the governing body Football Federation Tasmania, including the NPL Tasmania. The club uses the colours of Juventus F.C. and have historical ties and links to the club.

History

The club was founded in 1956. The club competed on the national stage in the 1985 and 1986 NSL Cup competitions.

Prior to the decision in 1997 to end ethnic affiliations between Australian football teams, Hobart Zebras were known as "Hobart Juventus". Despite the ban on such affiliations, the club still has strong links to the expatriate Italian community in Hobart.

Hobart Zebras are one of the states most successful sides, having been state champions 8 times, most recently in 1993, and southern champions 9 times, most recently in 2004. 2007 saw the club win the State Premiership, Southern Premiership and the Summer Cup. 2010 saw the club under new management with former player Romeo Frediani. This turned out to be a trophyless year for the club starting a disappointing era under Frediani.

Historically, Hobart Zebras have held a fierce rivalry with their cross town rivals Olympia F.C Warriors. Originating from Greece and Italy respectively, both clubs have become titans of Tasmanian football.

Managers

  • 2010–2011 Australia Romeo Frediani
  • 2012 Australia Eammon Kelly
  • 2015 Australia Chris Hey
  • 2016-2017Scotland Peter Savill
  • 2017Australia Tommy Fotak
  • 2017–presentAlbania Gabriel Markaj

Seasons

Season League Statewide Cup FFA Cup
Name (national level) Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Position Tasmanian Finals NPL Finals
2012 South Premier League (2)218585152-1295thDNQDidn't ExistQuarter FinalsDidn't Exist
2013 Victory League (2)211164684127393rdSemi FinalDNQFinal
2014 Victory League (2)211524632043472ndSemi FinalDNQFinalDNQ
2015 Victory League (2)211254572433413rdFinalDNQQuarter FinalDNQ
2016 NPL Tasmania (2)2116236227+35502ndSemi FinalDNQQuarter FinalDNQ
2017 NPL Tasmania (2)'Semi FinalsDNQ

Honours

  • State Championships: 9 times (1969,1971,1972,1973,1983,1984,1985,1993,2007)
  • State Championship Runners-up: 1966,2004
  • Southern Premierships: 10 times (1969,1971,1972,1973,1979,1983,1984,1985,2004,2007)
  • Southern Premiership Runners-up: 6 times (1960,1965,1966,1967,1970,2003)
  • KO Cup Winners: 7 times (1967,1971,1975,1982,1983,2001,2003)
  • KO Cup Runners-up: 7 times (1969,1976,1978,1981,1987,1988,1989)
  • Falkinder Cup Runners-up: 3 times (1963,1966,1967)
  • Falkinder Association Cup Winners: Twice (1970,1973)
  • Summer Cup Winners: 9 times (1971,1972,1978,1981,1984,1986,1987,1989,2007,2008,2009)
  • Summer Cup Runners-up: 7 times (1976,1982,1985,1990,1991,1992,1996)
  • Association Cup Runners-up: Once (1968)
  • Ascot Gold Cup Winners: Once (1960)
  • Ascot Gold Cup Runners-up: Once (1961)
  • DJ Trophy Runners-up: Once (1976)
  • Lloyd Triestino Cup Winners: Once (1974)
  • Cadbury Trophy Winners: 5 times (1984,1987,1989,1990,1991)
  • Cadbury Trophy Runners-up: 3 times (1982,1983,1985)
  • Cadbury Charity Trophy: Once (1992)
  • Cadbury Charity Runners-up: Once (1991)

See also

References

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