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Sanchez bids farewell to Olympic

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Huge shockwaves were sent through the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition as Sydney Olympic’s Spanish sensation and one of the league’s most prolific strikers Alejandro Sanchez has decided to play football back in his homeland in Spain.

The Blues officially released the news on Wednesday as Sanchez requested a release from his 2020 NPL NSW Men’s contract to return home to be closer to hi family as well as taking up a new football challenge.

Sydney Olympic CEO John Boulous acknowledged the positive contribution Sanchez made both on and off the field.

“Alex is an exceptional talent on the field who was instrumental in our 2018 season where we won the Premiership and Championship.

“He was a crowd and NPL favourite, that entertained fans with his quality skills and attacking play and will be very much missed.

“While we would have loved Alex, as a key member of our squad to stay for this season, we would never stand in his way as he undertakes the next stage of his life and we wish him the best of luck with this.

“Alex was rightfully considered one of the best foreign players to participate in the NPL NSW competition, as well as being a wonderful person off the field, who was always very happy to assist and inspire our younger players and fans.”

An emotional Sanchez was sad to be leaving a Club where he experienced many memorable moments with the biggest being winning the NPL NSW Men’s Grand Final in 2018 and scoring a brace in front of over 7,000 fans at Leichhardt Oval.

“It is with mixed emotions that I make this decision, it was very difficult for me as I have Olympic in my heart and have loved my time with the best Club in Australia. I will be an Olympic fan forever and follow them closely from Spain.

“I would like to thank Damon, Bill and John for giving me this opportunity to play for Olympic, they made me feel at home from day 1 and I can’t put into words how grateful I am.

“To the Coaching staff, physio’s, Chris and Sammy and support staff thank you making me a better footballer and individual and I look forward to staying in contact with you.

“To the fans that supported me at every match, I hope I gave you as much joy as you gave to me by coming to watch each week, Olympic has the best supporters in the league.

“To all the players I have played with while I was here, you are more than teammates, you are family to me and I cannot thank you enough for the support and friendship we have made now and will continue into the future.

“I would like to wish everyone in the Sydney Olympic family the very best for the future and a premiership and championship in 2020”.

The club announced that Charles Lokolingoy will be joining the Blues alongside another former A-League players in Seb Ryall and Fábio Ferreira as new coach Terry Palapanis closes in on his new recruits for the 2020 season.

Sanchez will go down in NPL NSW Men’s history books as being one of the most successful imports ever to grace the football pitches across the top tier league and will leave behind some amazing memories, having scored a plethora of goals as well as starring as the magic man he was on and off the pitch.

Alejandro Sanchez you will be missed!

Palapanis energizes Olympic squad

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Recently appointed Sydney Olympic coach Terry Palapanis has injected a new lease of life to the former NSL giants announcing a number of major signings with the 2020 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season kicking off in March.

Former Sutherland Sharks stars Anthony Bouzanis, Bai Antoniou, Raul Beneit Romero and Alexander Lopez have reacquainted themselves with their former boss while former NPL NSW Men’s Player of the Year and ex-Manly United star Adam Parkhouse has also penned a deal with Olympic.

One signing in particular that has caught the attention of many in the NPL has been that of former A-League recruit and ex-Chelsea man Fabio Ferriera. The Portuguese high-flyer will call Belmore Sports Ground home after spending some time with South Australian outfit Adelaide City.

The club also moved swiftly to re-sign a number of its players from their 2019 squad including Spanish sensation Alejandro Sanchez, club legend Will Angel, skipper James Madonis, Hagi Gligor, Nicola Kuleski, Darcy Burgess, Jack Stewart, Zac Mackenzie, Tom Whiteside, Nik Tsattalios, Dimi Petratos, Bill Patramanis, Peter Kekeris and Giovanni Panuccio.

The club’s living legend Paul Henderson has decided to take a back-seat in 2020, although registered as a back-up to Bouzanis, has been appointed as the club’s official goalkeeper coach.

Palapanis and the Olympic faithful will be all systems go as the Blues hope to push for some much needed silverware with a juicy round 1 clash scheduled against 2019 Premiers Wollongong Wolves at Belmore on the 1st of March.

Sydney Olympic 2020: Anthony Bouzanis, Bai Antoniou, Raul Beneit Romero, Alexander Lopez,  Alejandro Sanchez, Will Angel, James Madonis, Adam Parkhouse, Hagi Gligor, Nicola Kuleski, Darcy Burgess, Jack Stewart, Zac Mackenzie, Tom Whiteside, Nik Tsattalios, Dimi Petratos, Bill Patramanis, Peter Kekeris, Giovanni Panuccio

Parkhouse joins Olympic

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Sydney Olympic have continued its recruitment process for the 2020 NPL NSW Men’s season by confirming former NPL NSW Men’s Player of the Year Adam Parkhouse will call Belmore Sports Ground home.

Parkhouse will swap Cromer Park where the flying midfielder spent the majority of his time at with Manly United before playing in the A-League with the Wellington Phoenix before returning to the Northern Beaches this year.

Parkhouse was excited about joining new coach Terry Palapanis and his teammates for the 2020 season.

“ I was flattered when the club approached me about signing. I’ve enjoyed playing at Manly over the last few years but a new club brings new challenges and I can’t wait to get started.

“Olympic have a strong history and tradition and have always had a strong team, I’m really excited to join the group and add what I can to the team. I have always kept in touch with Terry and I’m looking forward to working with him this season.”

Parkhouse will also be joined by former Sutherland Sharks keeper Anthony Bouzanis who will also call Belmore Sports Ground home.

Olympic re-sign seven players for 2020 season

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New Sydney Olympic coach Terry Palapanis has moved swiftly in re-signing seven players from the 2019 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season.

Long serving Blues fan favourite Will Angel along with Nikolas Tsattalios, Thomas Whiteside, Zachary Mackenzie, Peter Kekeris, Dimitri Petratos and Giovanni Panuccio have all penned deals with Olympic.

Sydney Olympic along with Palapanis will announce more signings in coming weeks as the former NSL giants hope to bring back some silverware to the club in 2020.

Paul Henderson appointed Goalkeeper Coach at Sydney Olympic

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One of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s most iconic goalkeepers, Sydney Olympic FC’s Paul Henderson will take charge of the Blues’ Goalkeepers when the 2020 season clicks into gear.

The 43-year-old has been an integral member of the Olympic side for the past several seasons and upon his journey has collected a number of trophies, premierships and championships not to mention ‘Keeper of the Year’ and ‘Team of the Year’ accolades.

Henderson will still don the gloves and be the back-up senior men’s shotstopper but will make way for another keeper who will have the tough task of taking over such a strong legacy the number one custodian had kept for so many years.

Sydney Olympic CEO John Boulos was delighted to have Paul in a more expansive role that will see him not only mentor and work with the club’s senior keepers but also provide experienced support in its match day squad.

“Paul has played close to 250 First Grade matches for the Club and the opportunity to have Paul remain involved with our senior squad is a huge boost for our coaching staff and players. Goalkeepers in our senior squad should be very excited to be able to work with someone of Paul’s experience.

“The experience and mentoring Paul will be able to provide the squad is invaluable and to also have him provide Goalkeeping support gives added depth to our senior squad. Paul is a legend of the Club and we are very lucky to have him around in this new role for the upcoming season,” Boulous added

Henderson was very happy to be continuing his involvement with Olympic.

“I am looking forward to undertaking this new role and challenge at a Club I love.

“I am excited to be working with some very talented keepers but also training very hard along the way in the event I am required to support the senior keepers throughout the season.

“The opportunity to work with the Goalkeepers, the leadership group and a new coaching staff is something that I can’t wait to positively contribute to”.