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Australia’s Favourite Football Fanzine And Even Bigger In Bendigo! www.goalweekly.com $4 VICTORY V VPL ALL-STARS ? BUSHFIRE RELIEF MATCH CLUB SPOTLIGHT ON ESSENDON UNITED FOOTBALL FOCUS ON Season 5: Issue 11 Monday 11th May 2009 BERGER OSAGIE EDERARO ? Photo: Paul Muir ? IS CON. IS GOOD! ESSENDON UNITED SCOOPS CON BOUTSIANIS AS A GUEST PLAYER PROV DIV 3 FIXTURES / 1893 FOOTBALL / VPL RD 10 FOOTBALL FAMILY Bush Fire Appeal FOOTBALL FOR FIRE RELIEF Victory v VPL All-Stars, Olympic Park, Tues KO 7.30PM Football will return to it’s spri- the main thing, it’s a fundraiser and it’s into Australian football’s professional FFV President Tony Dunkerley said tual home in Victoria when the lo- important that we need to be supporting ranks appearing to be a case of not if, but he hoped the public would support the cal footballing fraternity gathers that,” he said. when. event. to support those in need at FFV’s “But once the game starts we’ll be con- Richmond’s 22 year old defender Erhan “This event is obviously for a wonder- Bushfi re Appeal match. centrating on beating Melbourne Vic- Karahan, formerly of top Turkish outfi t ful cause, but it will also be a wonderful When a VPL Select XI take on Mel- tory.” Sivasspor, has been a standout for the spectacle,” he said. bourne Victory at Olympic Park Stadium Taylor said that his men will be extra Eagles this season and is considered by “We really hope people get along to the tommorrow night, it will be to raise funds keen to make an impression given that many VPL observers to have what it takes game to raise as much money as possible for the families affected by the bushfi res most A-League squads haven’t fi nalised to play in the national competition. for the families and businesses that need which ravaged the state in February and their playing lists, this match giving them Hamlet Armenian of Dandenong Thun- it after the devastation of the recent Vic- March. the perfect oppportunity to show their der has been a major reason behind his torian bushfi res. 173 lives were lost in Australia’s worst wares to potential suitors. team’s terrifi c start to the season and the “It’s a great opportunity for the FFV ever natural disaster in which over 2000 “I’d like to think it’s a case of put- exciting 22 year old winger was last year and Melbourne Victory FC to join forces homes were destroyed, leaving more than ting players in the shop window for Mel- rated by Australian FourFourTwo maga- to help those in need.” 7000 people homeless. bourne Victory and other A-League clubs zine as one of the best 10 players in the In addition to the fi xture’s primary focus as well. This is a very good opportunity country outside of the A-League. FFV BUSHFIRE APPEAL MATCH of support for bushfi re victims, the clash for the VPL players to show that they’re Heidelberg Warriors Nigerian attacker Tuesday 12th May, serves as the Victory’s fi rst pre-season hit capable of playing at the next level.” Osagie Ederaro has lit up the VPL this Olympic Park Stadium out in preparation for their 2009/10 A- “I have spoken to Ernie Merrick to see season and currently shares the lead of Celebrity match: KO 6pm League campaign, the squad having been if there is anyone he wants to look at in the VPL’s goalscorers charts. The 22 year Melbourne Victory FC vs Victorian Se- back in training for a month. particular and the VPL clubs have made old former youth international has pace lect Men’s XI: KO 7.30pm It’s also an opportunity for the stars of their own recommendations, but at the and creativity in abundance to match his the VPL to test themselves against what is end of the day I have picked the squad.” appetite for scoring. VPL SELECT MEN’S SQUAD currently the best side in Australia’s pro- Several members of the VPL Select side And classy 19 year old attacking mid- P.Zois, S.Tilovski, R.Tavsancioglu, fessional competition. can expect to be looked at by A-League fi elder Mate Dugandzic of the Melbourne S. O’Dor, M.Grebesa, E.Karahan, The coach of the VPL Select XI, Mel- clubs looking to top up their lists before Knights’, who spent last season at Croa- J.Hingert, D.Tsiaris, J.Davidson, bourne Knights manager Chris Taylor, the upcoming season. tian giants Dinamo Zagreb, is highly rated J.Youssef, F.Lagana, G.Hockless, said that he would take into account One player who already has several A- and may also be on the radar of scouts. M.Dugandzic, J.Nikolic, H.Armenian, both the charitable nature of tommor- League clubs excited is 17 year old Jason A celebrity match featuring he likes of O.Ederaro row night’s event as well as his squads’ Davidson of Hume City, son of Socceroo Sam Kekovich, Victorian Sports Minister eagerness to put one over the reigning A- legend Alan. The promising left-sided James Merlino and Shane Crawford will By Chris Aloi League champions. teenager is also a member of the Under be the curtain raiser to the evening’s main Photos by Daniel Flis “Obviously the Bushfi re Appeal is 20 national squad, with his progression fi xture. All for a good cause: Come watch the VPL’s Jason Davidson mix it against the Victory. [email protected] SOCCER HOTLINES THIS WEEK’S LINE UP VPL CLUBS TAKE A STAND Soccer Hotlines 3 Errea Scoreboard Page 4 Submission Made of No-Confi dence 10 of the 12 VPL clubs are set to ask Charlie Farrugia, who declined to com- Gully v Cannons 5 the State Government to intervene ment on the matter. on their behalf after demanding that And whilst not in attendance at the Eagles v Hume 6 FFV address numerous issues they meeting nor a signatory to the motion, Knights v Thunder 7 have with the Federation’s manage- South Melbourne FC did agree to make ment of the sport, outlined in an a statement to Goal!Weekly regarding the South v Magic 8 email sent to FFV President Tony issues raised. Dunkerley last week. South Melbourne secretary George Blast From The Past 12 The 10 clubs met on April 22, resolving Koukoulas said “South Melbourne FC is Essendon United Feature 17 to put their concerns in writing. committed to an improved Victorian Pre- The email - sent by Men’s Standing mier League which will enhance all club’s The Regulars 16 Committee chairman Aki Ionnas on behalf abilities to attract patrons and sponsors. of the 10 clubs - is still without a response a We believe that the season should switch London Calling 26 fortnight after being received by FFV. to summer as we have experienced fi rst “The FFV were initially requested to hand, from our days in the NSL, the ben- Football Focus 27 respond within 7 days, but the clubs then efi ts of playing in the warmer months. It is Front Cover gave them until 5pm on Wednesday (5 important that there is a fair and transpar- Essendon United President Spiro May),” Ionnas said. ent plan for the future of the VPL and that Thallasino with former Socceroo “There has still been no response.” all clubs in Victoria can aspire to be a part Con Boutsianis, prior to the 1-1 One of the submissions made was that of given they meet criteria which needs to draw with Elwood city on Saturday. a motion of no-confi dence in FFV CEO set by the VPL and current clubs. Mark Rendell had been passed by the clubs “The FFV proposed Summer League attending the meeting. model, although well intentioned, requires The clubs other resolutions and submis- a lot more work to ensure that it can have sions included: Chairman of the Men’s Standing any chance of being successful. It is vital - That the 10 clubs “vehemently oppose” Committee, Aki Ionnas. that current clubs both at Premier league the creation of a new Men’s Summer and State 1 level be properly consulted and Goal! Weekly is available every Monday from an important part of the fi nal report, I urge all good newsagents. League; used as an initial base for any revamped the clubs once again to adhere to the pro- - That they refuse to meet with FFV’s ap- league. Properly resourced and given the cess in place and meet with Ken Jacobs so Publisher pointed consultant to review the VPL, for- importance and relevance it deserves, the Alimental Enterprises Pty Ltd the issues raised can be accurately captured mer Cricket Victoria CEO Ken Jacobs; VPL has the potential to be the best second PO Box 142 and presented to the Board for its review Port Melbourne VIC 3207 - That all VPL club names and logos are tier competition of any code in Australia if and action. Tel 9645 1440 retained; adequately marketed and promoted.” “The review of the semi professional - That FFV increase their promotional and Mr Ionnas also said that the 10 clubs Printer leagues in Victoria aims to assist the FFV in Streamline Press marketing committment to the VPL; behind the letter felt strongly enough about developing strategies to make the leagues 155 Johstone St - That the Federation clarify the rights and the issues to take the matter to the State Fitzroy VIC 3065 strong, viable and self sustaining, and the obligations of VPL clubs; Government.