Western Strikers SC
Western Strikers are a soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. Strikers play in the South Australian Super League. Their home ground is at Carnegie Reserve. They are great rivals of fellow western suburbs sides like the Toros and White City. Strikers have a number of strong junior sides. They are known for their flamboyant celebration moves.
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| Full name | Western Strikers Soccer Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Strikers | ||
| Founded | 1980 | ||
| Ground | Carnegie Reserve | ||
| Chairman | Aggie Giannini | ||
| Manager | Brenton Hiern | ||
| League | State League South Australia | ||
| 2016 | State League, 4th DNQ (Finals) | ||
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History
The club was founded in 1980 under the name of VC Woodville City Junior Soccer Club with a complement of three junior teams. – u/10, u/11 and u/12.
Transition from State League to Super League
The Western Strikers F.C started in the State League, they made their way up to the Premier League, almost getting themselves into the Super League in 2007, but they have clinched their spot in the Super League in 2008 after a convincing win over South Adelaide 5–0. The win will take the Senior Team, Under 23's and 19's team into the Super League.
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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