Darebin United SC

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]

Eight teams currently represent Darebin United, including a men's seniors, reserves, thirds and five junior teams.[10]

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]

2019 Squad List

Nationality	Position	Full Name
	GK	Harrison Grafanakis
	GK
	DF	Carlos Nunez
	DF	Yiannis Kallianis
	DF	Chris Dimitropoulos
	DF	Ricardo Montalvao
	DF	Issaac Commadeur
	DF	Andreas Bachos
	DF	Dimitri Vasil
	DF	Nathan Warrington
	MF	John Nikolakoudis
	MF	Nick Nikolakoudis
	MF	Julio Enrique Serrano
	MF	Theodore Tzoutzidis
	MF	Peter Fakos
	MF	Steven Kalona
	FW	Jordan Constan
	FW	Renato Di Candido
	FW	Theodore Heretakis
	FW	Panagiotis Kostogiannis
	FW	James Pernice
	FW	Theo Triantafillopoulos
	FW	Yusuf Zyka
	FW	Tommasino Caraglio

• 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

• Official website