Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Galimi missing the banter at APIA
Not being able to play our beautiful game due to COVID-19 has affected our NPL players in different ways, in Paul Galimi’s case, it’s the APIA Leichhardt dressing sheds and the great banter that the tough tackling defender has missed most since football went into shutdown mode over a month ago. “I miss everything about…
Read MoreVekic: “Grateful to be in such a country with great resources and support”
Marconi Stallions’ coveted number one goalkeeper Nenad Vekic is one proud Australian and made his feelings heard when asked how he and his young family were coping during the COVID-19 crisis that has changed society as we know it. “We need to be grateful to be in such a country with great resources and support…
Read MoreBulletproof Bilic Buzzing to Go
If there’s one thing noticeable about Sydney United 58’s long serving stalwart and slickster Matthew Bilic its his will and determination to keep active with a smile on his face during this time of self-isolation. Gone are the days of his flowing long locks keeping his new style short and neat, the electronic music fanatic…
Read MoreHaywood: “I cannot wait for the next game to come”
You couldn’t help but feel the pain etched in North Shore Mariners’ head coach Joe Haywood’s words when our top tier National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition along with football went into shutdown mode temporarily via COVID-19. The 2020 season was supposed to be a year of ambition, dreaming and thinking big for the club…
Read MoreMarley Peterson cranking the tunes during Self-Isolation period
Not many current National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s players can say that not only do they play football but also have the talents of being an up and coming DJ and Producer – in this case, Manly United’s wonderkid Marley Peterson is living proof that this does in fact exist in our very own backyard.…
Read MoreJamba: “Football is one of those games that you can’t go without for a certain period”
North Shore Mariners talented young gun Brian Jamba has remained positive in what has been a tough couple of weeks for the sport of football. With the temporary suspension of football pushed to the 31st of May, Jamba has continued to go on with his day to day routines albeit with a twist. “There’s no…
Read MoreMaestro Parisi challenged by COVID-19 heartbreak
APIA Leichhardt FC’s legendary star Franco Parisi has conquered and accomplished many things in his footballing life – He has won individual honours, Player of the Year awards, played in the A-League, played overseas, represented his country, but one thing the 37-year-old has never faced like everyone of us has been a delay to our…
Read MoreSwibel: “It’s the routine I miss most about our beautiful game”
Fresh from getting some memorable game time with Sydney FC’s A-League outfit recently, the Sky Blues’ NPL rising star Jordi Swibel has put his career on hold temporarily but has kept a level head amidst the current COVID-19 crisis hitting our shores. Sydney FC’s NPL NSW golden boy who took out an Ultra Football Goal…
Read MoreMcDonald: “The whole experience has been surreal”
If there’s one thing Wollongong Wolves defender Taylor McDonald has understood more so these past few weeks since football went into lockdown mode is the huge appreciation he has given to the thousands of doctors, nurses alike fighting on the COVID-19 frontline across the nation – one in particular being fellow teammate Nick Littler and…
Read MoreParkhouse: “Feels as though this is all a Nightmare”
One of Sydney Olympic’s prized new recruits for the 2020 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season Adam Parkhouse has described this current COVID-19 situation as a “nightmare” but has vowed to keep ticking over in these hard times. “To be honest I still feel like it’s not really happening. “I feel as though it’s a…
Read MorePowell: “I miss the banter, changerooms, smiles and more”
It was never meant to be this way for returning National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s star and former Golden Boot award winner Blake Powell after his time in the A-League and playing overseas, signing for the Sutherland Sharks only to see his season stall. Like everyone else across the globe, COVID-19 has had major impacts…
Read MoreThe NPL NSW Men’s star tackling COVID-19 head on
You may know him as one of the most fiercest defenders in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition having played for the likes of the Sutherland Sharks and now Wollongong Wolves, but now tough tackling Nick Littler is fighting a different kind of battle away from the football pitch and that’s being at the…
Read MoreLynch keeping busy in lockdown period
Lily Homes Stadium is home to one of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s finest defenders in Blacktown City’s Grant Lynch – a home he and everyone in the NPL cannot play at the moment due to this tough period of uncertainty. “Your correct, it has been a time of uncertainty for everyone. “I have…
Read MoreHardman Petkovski down but not out
Rockdale Ilinden’s inspirational skipper Daniel Petkovski has made no secret about his personal struggle with COVID-19 locking down almost everything in society but has remained up-beat on keeping himself fit and healthy to continue the charge in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition when it kicks off once more. The proud lllinden clubman stated…
Read MoreThompson remains upbeat amidst lock-down procedures
You may have seen Blake Thompson running around Popondetta Park with the Mount Druitt Town Rangers for the last couple of years, or maybe on previous channel 7 episodes of the Proposal, the swashbuckling stopper has not doubt pulled all stops in ensuring he keeps up his fitness during this COVID-19 crisis. Thompson was fortunate…
Read More‘Choc’ remains upbeat in tough times
In what’s been a shock to the system to everyone affected due to COVID-19 as everyday life has changed for all, National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s personalities such as Manly United’s Brendan Cholakian have remained positive by keeping fit and healthy. With so many players in the NPL shaken up by losing jobs, Cholakian has…
Read MoreShutdown but not Shutout for Robbie Speranza
Known as one of the biggest personalities in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition, Marconi Stallions’ tough tackling defender Robbie Speranza has continued to push on with his healthy banter amidst the COVID-19 virus that has hit the globe. Famous for his no nonsense defending along with his healthy ‘trash talk’ on the football…
Read MoreMarkovic to bid farewell to his beloved United 58
There will be a few teary-eyed players, spectators and family members this Sunday when Sydney United 58 entertain Manly United at their spiritual ground at Edensor Park when club stalwart and well known ‘nice guy’ Petar Markovic calls full-time on his football career. Markovic has lived and breathed United 58 ever since he was a…
Read MoreManly United earn round of 16 FFA Cup spot
Manly United will continue its run in the FFA Cup round of 16 for the first time in its club’s history after defeating fellow NPL NSW Men’s outfit Mt Druitt Town Rangers 4-2 on penalties after the match ended at two-a-piece in regular time. Manly United striker Dejan Pandurevic drilled home an early effort in…
Read MoreVALE – Emanuele Ziino
Football NSW was saddened to hear the news of the unfortunate passing of one of the state’s most adored club administrators, APIA Leichhardt Tigers own superstar, Emanuele Ziino. For Mannie, APIA Leichhardt Tigers was more than just a team, it was his life. Ziino started supporting the club as a five-year-old, travelling to Lambert Park…
Read MoreSydney Olympic ready for Perth SC test
Lambert Park is set to host a cracking NPL Finals Series fixture this Sunday as duel Premiership and Championship winners Sydney Olympic entertain the best from the West, Perth SC in what promises to be a mouth-watering Elimination Final match-up. Abbas Saad’s men are still reeling from a season of highs having taken out the…
Read MoreEdensor Park ready for battle this Saturday
Sydney United Sports Centre will be the setting this coming Saturday (1st of September) as either Sydney United 58 or APIA Leichhardt Tigers will fight out for the final spot in the 2018 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final to be played on Sunday 9th of September at Leichhardt Oval to face Premiers Sydney…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s Grand Final venue announced
Leichhardt Oval will once again host the 2018 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s top tier Grand Final on Sunday 9th of September. Following its impressive hosting of last season’s Grand Final that saw the Manly United defeat APIA Leichhardt Tigers 4-3 on penalties after the match ended scoreless in a heart stomping finale that saw…
Read MoreMurray bags Man of the Match honours at Waratah Cup
It was no surprise to see APIA Leichhardt Tigers’ man of the moment Jordan Murray hit the headlines yet again in season 2018 after a fantastic performance in the 2018 TAFE NSW Waratah Cup Final. The ace marksman was in devastating form as the Tigers’ lethal striker bagged a brace and could have easily had…
Read MoreLambert Park to host TAFE NSW Waratah Cup
For the second successive year, Lambert Park has been chosen to host the 2018 TAFE NSW Waratah Cup Final on Saturday 14th of July at 4pm between reigning Cup Champions Hakoah Sydney City East and APIA Leichhardt Tigers. A replay of the 2017 Cup Final, APIA Leichhardt Tigers will be seeking revenge from its 3-1…
Read MoreRound 18 – NPL NSW Men’s Preview
The Premiership race is heating up and Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues NSW season is sure to offer another week of exhilarating match action. APIA Leichhardt Tigers are only one point behind competition front runners Sydney Olympic FC and with five games left to play this one is sure to go down to…
Read MoreRound 17 – NPL NSW Men’s 20’s Preview
Last weekend’s action in the NPL NSW Men’s 20’s saw the teams at the top falter while the stragglers picked up a few unexpected results, though Sutherland Sharks and Sydney FC will be determined to make up for lost points when Round 17 gets underway on Saturday afternoon. The Match of the Round sees second-placed…
Read MoreRound 9 Preview – NPL NSW Men’s
It is Round 9 in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition and with the season edging closer to the halfway point the battle for positions in the top five is really heating up. APIA Leichhardt Tigers and Sydney Olympic remain locked in a two-way battle for top spot with goal difference the only thing splitting…
Read MoreWollongong Football Show Launched
A new and exciting weekly football show has been launched in our region with an emphasis on news, interviews, unification and promotion of the round ball code. Called the Wollongong Football Show, the podcast is under the direction of host Andrew Byron and is based on the popular Daily Football Show in Melbourne. Byron said…
Read MoreFootball NSW partners up with Pride on the Line
Football NSW is proud to announce that Australian owned and operated company Pride on the Line has been named as the preferred supplier of Ice Bath systems. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, your muscles still burn, your joints still ache and spirit screams for victory. Pride on the Line believe that everybody should…
Read MoreMitre named an official Football NSW ball sponsor
Football NSW is proud to announce that British sportswear giant Mitre® will provide match balls for the NPL NSW Men’s and Women’s competitions, State League Men’s and the Girls Conference League competitions for the next three seasons. Mitre® continues to have a long-standing affiliation with the world game in Australia and is currently the Official…
Read More2018 NPL NSW Men’s Competition Draw Announced
The stage has been set and the draw has officially been released for the 2018 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition with round 1 kicking off on Saturday March 10 with twelve teams going head to head for the right to be crowned Premiers and Champions of NSW’s top tier Men’s competition. Round 1 will…
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