www.goalweekly.com $3 INSIDE THIS WEEK... Jonesy returns to Georgies Focus on Nic Curtis Season 3: Issue 4 Monday 14th May 2007 Supporting all colours and reporting in black and white GULLY’S BANK JOB! Photo by Daniel Flis PLUS► THE LATEST ACTION FROM THE FOXTEL CUP, STATE & PROVI LEAGUES AND THE WPL! Goal! Weekly EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Goal! Weekly FOOTBALL FOCUS 23 GOLDEN BOY RETURNS! NICHOLAS CURTISSOUTH MELBOURNE FC Jonesy takes charge at old stamping ground One of Sunshine Georgies’ fa- vourite sons has returned to the helm at Markovski in charge Chaplain Reserve. John Markovski was of the Georgies appointed Head Coach at Sunshine dur- yesterday. ing the week, replacing Joe Montemurro Unortunately for him after he resigned immediately following he couldn’t prevent a the clubs 1-0 away loss to Whittlesea 0-1 loss to Preston. Zebras on Monday night. Affectionately known as “Jonesy”, Markovski fi rst burst onto the local scene as an exciting16 old prospect back in the old NSL when given his chance by John Gardiner. Equipped with a powerful left boot that would sting goalkeepers’ fi ngers or could pull pegs from the ground when his shot hit the back of the net, Markovski experienced The Markovski Fact File a distinguished playing career in the NSL and represented Australia on 20 occa- Date of Birth: 15-Apr-70 sions. He was also a prominent member Position: Striker of the Young Socceroos which qualifi ed for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Up Socceroo Honours until the end of last year Jonesy was in Total - 20 app. 1 gls. charge at the Fawkner/Whittlesea Blues, 1990 - Torpedo Moscow before the amalgamation of Whittlesea 1994 - Malaysia Under-23, France, and Bulleen Zebras during the close South Africa, South Africa, Kuwait, season enabled him to take a break from Japan coaching. 1995 - Colombia, Colombia, Japan Founded in 1947, the Sunshine (1 goal), Ghana, Ghana, Ghana, Ar- Georgies have a rich history and apart gentina, New Zealand, New Zealand the fond memories of playing in the NSL 1996 - Japan for a number of years, the club can also 1998 - Chile, South Korea, Japan stake claim to have been crowned Aus- tralian Cup winners in 1964 when it de- Australian Underage Representa- feated Sydney giants, APIA, in front of can lift the team and the club to where they How do you hope to achieve that? tive Honours 15,000 fans at Olympic Park. need to be. Obviously, the players will need to believe in U/23 - 1992 Barcelona Olympic However, in more recent times, themselves and in order to resurrect the club Games the club has struggled to fi nd consis- Does it feel like a homecoming returning further up the table the players need to show U/20 - 1987 World Youth Cup tency in the VPL and after relegation in to Chaplain Reserve as the Head coach? a bit of passion of playing at Chaplain Re- Qualifi ers 1999 briefl y found itself in the reaches Yes, I started my career there when I was fi f- serve. Sunshine is a big club which has been U/20 - 1987 World Youth Cup Finals of State League Division Two, before teen and to get back there this year it sort of around for a long time and obviously they in Chile climbing its way back into the top fl ight pans out well for myself , the club and the deserve to be up there contending for fi nals after successive promotions under Chris players. football. Hopefully I can help them turn the Played NSL for Sunshine Georgies, Taylor in 2003 and 2004. tide, to be competitive once again and even Preston Macedonia, Melbourne The Georgies are re-known for What sort of memories do you hold from one day challenge for the league again. Knights, Marconi, Morwell Falcons, having one of the most passionate band those days as being a player at Sunshine? Canberra Cosmos, Carlton, Perth Favourite team when growing up: Full Name: Nicholas Curtis of supporters in Victoria who have re- As a player I’ve been around for almost Have you had a decent chance to familiar- Glory, Auckland Kingz Real Madrid Birthplace: Melbourne mained loyal to the club through thick twenty years, but my time at Sunshine were ize yourself with the squad as yet? Favourite other sports: Birthdate: 28 / 3 / 1987 and thin. Jonesy took the squad for its some of the best of my career. My fi rst training session was on Thursday and Information courtesy of Motor sport, Basketball Height: 180cm fi rst outing on Thursday night and ac- we had a practice game amongst ourselves to www.ozfootball.net Favourite other sports person: Weight: 72kg cording to reports quite a few fans What are the immediate objectives now see exactly what we’ve got. We also had a Rodger Federer Married: No turned out to witness the session. A buzz you’ve got the job at Sunshine? training session on Friday night. Everyone Favourite Foods: Greek Food Lives: Private around the club is already apparent as I’m grateful to get the opportunity to take has been pretty positive and hopefully we and we can turn things around then I prob Favourite Actor/Actress: Car: Volkswagen Golf the Chaplain Reserve faithful prepare over. My fi rst ambition is to win tomorrow can turn it on at home on Sunday. It’s just a ably would need to use that option. Jack Nicholson Occupation outside of Football: Student for another chapter in the club’s history. against Preston and then I’ll take it one week matter of the boys believing in themselves Hobbies: Wasting time Nickname: Curtis Goal! Weekly caught up with Jonesy just at a time. and believing they can win games regardless What about yourself, any chance of pulling Favourite Holiday Resort: Las Vegas Previous Clubs: Doncaster Rovers, Essendon Roy- prior to his fi rst match in charge against who we’re playing. the boots on? Favourite Nightspot: Anywhere half als Pretson Lions and here’s what he had to What about the long term? Well, I did last night at training! Hopefully decent Childhood Football Hero: Zinedine Zidane say: The Georgies are a strong club and obviously Would the transfer window be an option not though, when you’ve retired, you like to Ideal Date: Adriana Lima Favourite O/S Player: David Beckham should be up in at least the top four or fi ve. at this early stage? think you’ve retired and hopefully circum- Favourite TV Show: CSI, not the one Favourite V-League Player: Dean Anastasiadis (South Are you looking forward to the prospect It’s just a matter of us turning it around and It is a bit diffi cult to judge at this early stage. stances dictate that I wouldn’t have to put the with David Caruso Melbourne) and Scott Macnicol (Oakleigh Cannons) of being involved in the VPL once again? giving the players the confi dence. There a lot Obviously I have to assess the squad and get boots back on. Favourite Music: House, RnB Favourite Former Socceroo: Johnny Warren It’s great that Sunshine have given the oppor- of young kids involved there and hopefully I a good idea of what we’ve got. Favourite Film: Favourite Current Socceroo: Marco Bresciano tunity to get back into it again. After last year can help to guide them a little bit to perform Hopefully if the boys can prove themselves Thanks very much for you time and best of Shawshank Redemption Most Memorable match as a player: South Melbourne I‘ve had a good break and hopefully we week in, week out. luck for the rest of the season. Last soccer shirt you bought: fi rst game back in the VPL against Heidelberg in front Real Madrid of a packed Bob Jane stadium Funniest Rumour You’ve heard about Most memorable match as a fan: yourself: Best soccer tennis player at Australia Vs Uruguay to qualify for Germany 06’ South Melbourne, especially my net GET YOUR TEAM PICTURE TAKEN! Most memorable goal you’ve scored: play My fi rst goal in the VPL with Essendon Biggest Infl uence on my career: Funniest moment in football: My Family Most training sessions at south Bigest Drag in soccer: Biggest Disappointment: Not making the Grand Final the lack of fans at our games with South two seasons ago Football Ambition: ALL AGES Worst Injury: To make a career out of it Completely tore all the ligaments in my ankle ALL LEVELS Which person in the world would you Favourite away ground: Oakleigh WELCOME TO ENQUIRE most like to meet: Superstitions: None David Beckham WE VISIT YOU! Typical Match day meal: Pasta Your tip for this years V-League: What are your strengths: Speed and Distribution South to go back to back FOR BOOKINGS CALL 9645 1440 What are your weaknesses: Ask Johnny A! Issue # 4 Monday 14 May 2007 Goal! 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