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Zim^zuM

November 27th, 2004, 07:38 PM

Vinny_Jones_Jnr

November 27th, 2004, 07:52 PM

Zim^Zum, what date is round 1?
At least VPL would be better to watch with local derbies :D

Zim^zuM

November 28th, 2004, 04:18 PM

Gully Away To Knights In Round One
November 25, 2004.

With the 2005 VPL fixture released today, The Green Gully Cavaliers will return to the Knights stadium where they played their last senior's fixture this year, a 1-0 victory over the Fawkner Blues in the Crazy John's Dockerty Cup Final.

The fixture is set to spark major interest in the Victorian Premier League as Green Gully will compete against the Knights with Knights former coach Ian Dobson in charge of the Cavaliers, along with Knights ex-captain Roddy Vargas and brother Andy Vargas, who signed on with Green Gully for the 2005 season during the week.

Altona Magic and Preston Lions will kick off the highly anticipated season, on Wednesday night, the 26th of January at Paisley Soccer Complex, The Sunshine Georgies will tackle the St Albans Saints in the first Western Derby on Saturday the 29th of January at Chaplin Reserve, Melbourne Knights host Green Gully, Sunday the 30th of January at 5pm.

The 2005 VPL season, is set to capture public interest, with the inclusion of the NSL's South Melbourne and Melbourne Knights Soccer Clubs, and the return of Heidelberg and Sunshine Georgies from State League One.

Lucan

November 30th, 2004, 09:31 AM

South's take on Round 1

Mid-Summer Nights Classic @ Bob Jane Stadium

The moons are in alignment and the stage is set for a mid-summer nights classic @ Bob Jane Stadium in just over two months time when South Melbourne FC host eternal football rivals Heidelberg United.

Two of the heavy weights of Australian football will come together to showcase the centre piece of fixtures in the opening round of the VSF’s 2005 VPL Season on Sunday, January 30 @ South Melbourne’s famous lakeside ground.

South Melbourne FC President George Donikian is ecstatic that his club will host their old rivals first up. “I had my heart in my mouth as the coin was tossed, and when I realised we had the home game, for the first time in my life, I was speechless”.

“We expect no favours and have a responsibility to stage an opening game that captures the imagination and interest of all football fans in Melbourne. Our match day rivalry will resume on the pitch and a carnival atmosphere will chant out on the terraces – we are here to play in a whole new league and to build a whole new football culture”.

The two sides were founding members of the now defunct NSL and have provided some of the greatest and most memorable derbies in the Australian game. Heidelberg won promotion from the State League this year while South Melbourne are keen to impress as they rejoin Victoria’s elite after a 27 year sojourn in the NSL.

South Melbourne FC began pre-season training recently and are continuing to build a strong squad to maintain their tradition of footballing excellence. Coach John Anastasiadis describes pre-season as “So far, so good, we have a good mix of youth and experience and are putting together a unit that will do the club’s heavy shirt proud”.

Round 1 of the 2005 VPL will be the first time the two teams have met in a competitive fixture for 8 years – South Melbourne FC invites all supporters to ‘join the football renaissance @ Bob Jane Stadium’

Zim^zuM

November 30th, 2004, 11:52 PM

fuck 8 years already

hot_dogma

December 16th, 2004, 04:07 AM

Altona Magic Vs Preston Lions
Oakleigh Cannons Vs Essendon Royals
Frankston Pines Vs Bentleigh Greens
Sunshine Georgies Vs St Albans Saints
South Melbourne Vs Heidelberg United
Melbourne Knights Vs Green Gully
Buleen Zebras Vs Fawkner Blues

The draw should have been this
Altona Magic Vs Preston Lions
Oakleigh Cannons Vs Bentleigh Greens
Frankston Pines Vs Essendon Royals
Sunshine Georgies Vs Green Gully Cavaliers
South Melbourne Vs Heidelberg United
Melbourne Knights Vs St Albans Saints
Buleen Zebras Vs Fawkner Blues

most likeminded people would agree with me on this.

Krizar

December 20th, 2004, 03:37 PM

would have made much more sense that way! :D

atlas

January 23rd, 2005, 07:00 PM

atlas

January 23rd, 2005, 07:03 PM

The draw should have been this
Altona Magic Vs Preston Lions
Oakleigh Cannons Vs Bentleigh Greens
Frankston Pines Vs Essendon Royals
Sunshine Georgies Vs Green Gully Cavaliers
South Melbourne Vs Heidelberg United
Melbourne Knights Vs St Albans Saints
Buleen Zebras Vs Fawkner Blues

most likeminded people would agree with me on this.

I have to agree with you on this!

PMFC

January 26th, 2005, 01:11 PM

Preston Makedonija vs Altona Magic Vardar tonight to kick of the VPL @ Paisley Reserve, 7:30pm

Zim^zuM

January 27th, 2005, 05:42 PM

altona 2- 2 preston

crowd: 3500 - 4000 apparantly

MAKULTRA

January 28th, 2005, 12:52 PM

the start of the vpl attracted a huge crowd 4000 turnout which crammed in at altona for the macedonian derby between altona vardar and preston makedonia which finished 2-2.

FunKii_DenAki

January 30th, 2005, 11:58 AM

Altona Magic Vs Preston Lions
Oakleigh Cannons Vs Essendon Royals
Frankston Pines Vs Bentleigh Greens
Sunshine Georgies Vs St Albans Saints
South Melbourne Vs Heidelberg United
Melbourne Knights Vs Green Gully
Buleen Zebras Vs Fawkner Blues

Cannons played a pritty poor game were the croud was mad at the coach... oakleigh should have won it easy with there new singings

The ressies won 1-0 with a setup from Leigh Karapidis

Michal

February 5th, 2005, 05:56 PM

it would have made more sense playin st albans v knights and georgies v gully rd 1, oh well

Clint

February 6th, 2005, 10:45 PM

Went to Preston vs. Melbourne Knights tonight and it was an OK match. At 2-0, I thought the Knights had it sealed ... until Preston hit back with a penalty and a dramatic equaliser. Both of Preston's replies came within about 5 minutes of each other right near the death. Good stuff and the crowd was going off.

Flares were everywhere and I can't even put a figure on how many were thrown for the night ... there was really that many.

Final score 2-2.

MAKULTRA

February 7th, 2005, 10:37 AM

awesome atmosphere, plenty of color and vocal crowd

PMFC

February 7th, 2005, 11:04 AM

it was a shame that TV H didnt film the match today it wouldve been great to see all them flares on TV and hear the chants

PMFC

February 7th, 2005, 11:10 AM

it was a shame that TV H didnt film the match it wouldve been great to see all them flares on TV and hear the chants and see them 10 or so banners behind the goal.

http://members.optushome.com.au/nrenee/Foto's/2005/Lions%20v%20Knights/LionsvKnights_2005_1.JPG

http://members.optushome.com.au/nrenee/Foto's/2005/Lions%20v%20Knights/LionsvKnights_2005_4.JPG

Clint

February 7th, 2005, 03:52 PM

The flares were simply unreal. It was one of those matches I wish I took my camera along. Knights fans must have lobbed about 10-12 on the pitch before kick-off.

Zim^zuM

February 7th, 2005, 05:43 PM

What criminals

Clint

February 27th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Preston 1 - Green Gully 1

Preston still without a win.

Zim^zuM

March 17th, 2005, 07:09 PM

Round 1 is now over

Clint

March 17th, 2005, 09:19 PM

Round 1 is now over

LOL... yes Zim..

Zim^zuM

March 19th, 2005, 07:07 PM

I think it is dude

Jebac

March 22nd, 2005, 12:50 AM

So....when does Round 2 Kick off ???? LOL

Zim^zuM

March 22nd, 2005, 07:04 PM

1st of April