South Cardiff FC

South Cardiff
Full name South Cardiff Football Club
Nickname(s) Gunners, Southy
Founded 1964
Ground Ulinga Complex
Coordinates 32°57′23″S 151°40′00″E / 32.956264°S 151.666667°E / -32.956264; 151.666667Coordinates: 32°57′23″S 151°40′00″E / 32.956264°S 151.666667°E / -32.956264; 151.666667
Head coach Denis Fajkovic
League NSW Northern League 1
2017 Northern NSW Division 1, 5th
Website Club website

South Cardiff Football Club is a semi-professional soccer club based in Cardiff South a suburb of Newcastle, Australia. The club was established in 1964 and currently competes in the NNSWF Northern League 1. They are known as "The Gunners" after the nickname of London club Arsenal. The club in its current form celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 although there is historical records of South Cardiff Football Club back to the 1930s at least. South Cardiff were the first team to score in the Round of 32 national knockout competition the FFA CUP. In 2015, South Cardiff were relegated to the Northern NSW State League Division 1 for the 2016 season. The club's stated mission is to qualify for re-admission to the NNSW National Premier Leagues (NPL).

Ground

The club plays its home matches at the Ulinga Complex which is located at Cross Street Cardiff South. The Complex has four fields, two training and match, all with floodlights for night games and training.

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach: Denis Fajkovic
  • 1st Grade Coach: Daddo Fajkovic
  • 23s Coach: Chris Moylan
  • 19s Coach: Steve Blunt
  • Youth Technical Director: Perry Mellon
  • 17s Coach: Brad Herring
  • 15s Coach: Stuart Prince
  • 14s Coach: Warren Vout

Club officials

  • President: Stuart Prince
  • Vice-President: Steve Blunt
  • Treasurer: Martin Spiers
  • Secretary: Sherri Allen
  • Gear Steward: Geoff Allen

References

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