Swan United FC
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| Full name | Swan United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Swans or Swanies | ||
| Founded | 1984 | ||
| Ground | Francis Street - The Swan Italian Club | ||
| Capacity | 2000 approx | ||
| Chairman | Cos Coniglio | ||
| Manager | John O'Reilly | ||
| League | Football West First Division | ||
| 2011 | 2nd | ||
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The Swan United Football Club is a soccer club located in the Swan Valley 20 kilometres from Perth currently playing in the Premier Division in the Western Australia State League.
History
The Swan Italian Club United Soccer Club was formed in 1984 by members of the Italian community in the Swan Valley. The club was founded after the Swan Italian Club, headed by John Steffanelli, decided to start a semi-professional team in the Swan Valley. A committee was then formed in late 1984 composed of Frank Arvino (President), Chris Godfrey (Secretary), Neil Aloi (Treasurer), Tony Scali, John Muriale and Tony Bottega.
In 1985 the club played its first season in amateur ranks in 1985. After finishing third in their inaugural season they were accepted in the state fourth division for the 1986 season.
After playing the first two seasons at Jack Mann Oval in 1987 the club moved to new facilities at the Swan Italian Club.
The club first made the Premier League in 1996 and have been in the top tier every year since 2000. They won their first major trophy in 2003 when they won the Association Cup, beating Perth SC 2-1. They successfully defended the title in 2004, with a Gary Marocchi-led team beating Fremantle City 3-1.[1]
In 2008 the club struggled to survive with low members and lack of facilities and decided to offer a merger with Swan Districts soccer club who had a large amount of younger members. In 2009 the club merged with Swan Districts changed its name to Swan United Football Club.[2]
Honours
2011 - 1st Division night Series Cup Winners
2006 - Association Cup Runners-up
2003 & 2004 - Association Cup winners
1995 & 2005 - Night Series Runners-up
1999 - First Division winners
1992 - (P.S.L winners)
1993 - First Division runners-up
1991 - Second Division Runners-up
1989 - Third Division runners-up
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ↑ "Swan IC Divisional History". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- ↑ "Swan United - The Club". Swan United FC. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
Staff
- First Team Coach: Salv Todaro
- Assistant First Team Coach:Matt Debarro
- Reserves Coaches: Chris Bates
- Under 18s Coach: Danilo Kavcic
- Physio's: Monique Smart and Eddie Borzecki
External links
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