Senglea Athletic F.C.

Senglea Athletic Football Club is an Maltese football club based in Senglea. Founded in 1943, the club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League.

Senglea Athletic
Full nameSenglea Athletic Football Club
Nickname(s)L-Isla, Senglea, Ta' Ċaċu, Yellows
Founded22 March 1943 (1943-03-22)
PresidentNicola Davolio
ManagerVladan Tomic[1]
LeagueMaltese Premier League
2018–1910th

History

Senglea Athletic Football Club was founded in 1943. It took over from the former Senglea United club, which had been formed in 1921 following the demise of Senglea Shamrocks.[2] After the Second World War the club began to compete in the Second Division (today's Third Division) organised by the Malta Football Association.

Apart from moments of success and happiness, this club also had his disappointing moments. For many times this club had to play in the lowest divisions of Malta.

The most moments of glory and happiness occurred in the mid-70's when the club was promoted to the second division, and later on to the first division. For a number of successive times Senglea Athletic F.C. were declared champions of the second division.

For another time, in 1981, the club was promoted to the Maltese Premier Division.[note 1] During that season, Senglea Athletic made history when they contested in the final of the MFA Trophy, while being in the Maltese First Division. The club was very near to participate in the European Cup Winners' Cup, but unfortunately the final against Floriana F.C. ended in a 2–1 loss for Senglea Athletic F.C. During that time the president for the club was Walter Clinch.

From that time onwards Senglea Athletic F.C. passed through some very bad moments due to financial crisis. But then in the year 2000, they got back to their feet and were promoted from the Maltese Third Division to the Maltese Second Division, together with Msida F.C.. During that time the president for Senglea Athletic F.C. was Reno Chirchop.

The next year, Senglea Athletic F.C., this time again with Msida F.C., were promoted to the Maltese First Division. During that time the president for Senglea Athletic F.C. was Dr. Vincent S. Zammit. The club's aim of competing in the Maltese Premier League took a step backwards, when during the 2008–09 season they were relegated to the Maltese Second Division. During the season 2009–10 Senglea Athletic finished in the 9th place, just a position above the relegation play-offs.

Kit

The home kit of Senglea Athletic F.C. consists of the primary colours of Senglea, yellow and red. The manufacturer of the kits is Nike, while the sponsor is Bronk Productions.

Current squad

Senior Squad

Note: The same squad number may be used by more than one player. If that is the case, the last player who have used the number is assigned with it.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK Matthew Farrugia
2 DF Connor Zammit
3 MF Nikola Braunovic
4 DF Sigitas Olberkis
5 DF Dejan Debono
6 MF Elvis Sakyi
7 MF Daniel Farrugia
8 MF Brandon Mangion
9 MF Manolito Micallef
10 FW Manuel Marra
11 MF Taisei Marukawa
13 FW Wilkson
No. Position Player
14 FW Jan Tanti
15 MF Gonzalo Virano
17 MF Sean Cipriott
18 MF Jurgen Debono
19 FW Willy Zamble
23 FW Juninho Cabral
24 GK Bence Perger
28 MF Justin Micallef
30 MF David Xuereb
77 DF Anderson
89 MF Ricardinho
99 FW Siraj Arab

During the 2007/08 season Senglea were crowned champions of Section D of the MFA Youth League, and thus they were promoted to Section C.

The following season also proved to be a successful one for the Senglea boys. Apart from finishing 4th in Section C, taking into consideration that this was their first season in this level, they also managed to reach the semi-final of the Youth Knock-Out B, where clubs from Sections B, C and D take part. In the semi-final they lost 5–1 to the Section B club, Qormi.

During the season 2011/12 Senglea were crowned champions of Section C, and therefore gaining promotion to Section B. They also managed to reach the semi-final of the knock-out once again. They were eliminated by the designated champions Balzan Youths.

Club Officials and Coaching Staff

Club Officials

President
Nicola Davolio
Vice President
Bruno De Risi
Vice President
Ruben Debono
Secretary
Mario Fogliamanzillo
Treasurer
Stephen Buttigieg
Team Manager
Drasko Braunovic[1]
Council Member
Richie Curmi
Member
Benny Casha
Member
Jean Paul Spiteri
Member
Mario Ellul
Member
George Attard
Member
Leonard Underwood
Member
Anthony Cassar
Member
Clayton Ghirxi
Member
Charlo Magro

Coaching staff

Senior Team Coach
Vladan Tomic
Senior Team Assistant Coach
George Attard
Youth Team Coach
Elvin Attard

Statistics
Year Division Level Position (Participating Teams) Points Gained / Maximum Points
1997/98 Maltese Third Division Section B
4
3rd (7)
/
1998/99 Maltese Third Division Section B
4
4th (7)
/
1999/00 Maltese Third Division
4
10th (15)
/
2000/01 Maltese Third Division
4
2nd (16)
/
2001/02 Maltese Second Division
3
2nd (12)
/
2002/03 Maltese First Division
2
3rd (10)
/
2003/04 Maltese First Division
2
4th (10)
/
2004/05 Maltese First Division
2
4th (10)
28 / 54
2005/06 Maltese First Division
2
5th (10)
27 / 54
2006/07 Maltese First Division
2
5th (10)
27 / 54
2007/08 Maltese First Division
2
4th (10)
31 / 54
2008/09 Maltese First Division
2
10th (10)
8 / 54
2009/10 Maltese Second Division
3
9th (12)
25 / 66
2010/11 Maltese Second Division
3
10th (12)
19 / 66
2011/12 Maltese Second Division
3
13th (14)
15 / 78
2012/13 Maltese Third Division
4
1st (14)
68 / 78

Honours

Club

Individual
  • Senglea Athletic Football Club
  • Senglea Athletic Football Club Badge
  • Senglea Athletic Football Club Youth Nursery Badge

Footnotes
  1. Prior to 1980, the top level of the Maltese Football League was known as the First Division, however it was renamed the Premier League and has stayed so since, with the First Division (formerly known as the Second Division) one level lower.

References
  1. "Tomic and Braunovic handed Senglea Athletic roles". Times of Malta. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  2. Baldacchino, Carmel (2 April 2009). "The fore-runners of Senglea Athletic". The Times of Malta.
  3. "Melita Digital Malta Football Awards 2007/08 – The Finalists". www.maltafootball.com (in Maltese). Retrieved 2008-06-08.
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