Springvale White Eagles FC
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| Full name | Springvale White Eagles Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Beli Orlovi, Eagles, Centar | ||
| Founded | 1975 | ||
| Ground | Serbian Sports Centre, (Centar) | ||
| Capacity | 5000 | ||
| Manager | Zlatko Mihajlović | ||
| League | National Premier League 1, Victoria | ||
| SLD1 | 2nd | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Springvale White Eagles Football Club is an Australian soccer club based in Melbourne, Victoria currently playing in Victorian State League Division 1. Predominantly supported by Serbian Australians, they play at the Serbian Sports Centre in Keysborough, Victoria.
They were founded in 1975 and were in the Victorian Premier League from 1997–99 before being relegated and falling all the way down to State League 2 SE. They won two successive promotions in 2005 and 2006 to re-enter the VPL in 2007.
History
Springvale White Eagles was formed in 1975 at the Yugoslav Workers Club under the name Springvale United. For the 1995 season they changed their name to Springvale White Eagles.
In 2002 White Eagles got into the State League Cup Final where they lost 4-2 to Westvale. The first half was 1-1 draw with White Eagles Ricky Diaco scoring the first goal from a penalty kick in the 21st minute. The second half saw Westvale scoring 3 more goals giving them a 4-1 lead. Eric Styczen scored a goal for White Eagles in the 91st minute to make the score 4-2.
In June 2007, the coach Leon Gardikiotis resigned less than a month after replacing from Zoran Trajceski.[1] The club president Zoran Stojanovic also resigned.
For the 2008 Season Springvale White Eagles have appointed former Frankston Pines coach Stan Webster. Webster who guided Pines to promotion to the Victorian Premier League and is hoping to have a similar success with Springvale White Eagles. Webster has a good mixture of youth and experience in the team, 2008 saw the arrival of former players such as Eric Styczen, Igor Stojanac, William Armour, Dejan Rikanovic and captain Miroslav Karac.
Divisional History
| 2011 | Victorian Premier League | |||
| 2008–2010 | Victorian State League 1 | |||
| 2007 | Victorian Premier League | |||
| 2006 | Victorian State League Division 1 | |||
| 2003–2005 | Victorian State League Division 2 Sth-East | |||
| 2000–2002 | Victorian State League Division 1 | |||
| 1997–1999 | Victorian Premier League | |||
| 1996 | Victorian State League Division 1 | |||
| 1993–1995 | Victorian State League Division 2 | |||
| 1985–1992 | Victorian State League Division 3 | |||
| 1984 | Victorian Metropolitan League Division 4 | |||
| 1981–1983 | Victorian District League Division 3 | |||
| 1975–1980 | Amateur League | |||
Achievements
League
| Division | Champions | Runners Up |
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| VIC State League 1st Division | (x2) 1996, 2010 | (x1) 2006 |
| VIC State League 2nd Division SE | (x1) 2005 | |
| VIC State League 2nd Division | (x1) 1995 | |
| VIC State League 3rd Division | (x1) 1992 | |
| VIC Metropolitan League Division 4 | (x1) 1984 | |
| VIC Buffalo Provisional League Division 3 | (x1) 1983 | |
| VIC Provisional League Division 4 | (x1) 1982 | |
| VIC District League Division 3 | (x1) 1981 | |
Cup
| Cup | Champions | Runners Up |
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| Victorian State League Cup | - | (x1) 2002 |
| Karadjordje Cup | (x5) 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010 | (x2) 2000, 2006, |
Victorian Premier League
- Highest finish: 6th in 1997
- Season Appearances: 5 Seasons
- Greatest home win: 8-2 against Melton Reds in 1997
- Greatest away win: 6-0 against Westvale in 1999
Club Top Goal Scorers
- 2013 - Stephane Leblond - 14
- 2011 - Goran Zoric - 8
- 2010 - Nenad Pavasovic - 8
- 2009 - Zoran Vukas - 6
- 2008 - Grujo Mrdić - 7
- 2007 - Goran Zorić - 5
- 2006 - Nikolaos Papadopoulos - 11
- 2005 - Sastre Teyedor Juan - 11
- 2004 - Zlatko Mihajlović - 9
- 2003 - Ricky Diaco - 12
- 2002 - Eric Styczen - 9
- 2001 - Nebojsa Kozlica - 6
- 2000 - Eric Styczen - 6
- 1999 - Zlatko Mihajlović - 10
- 1998 - Sasha Nikolić - 4
- 1997 - Danny Gnjidić - 14
- 1996 - Zlatko Mihajlović - 16
- 1995 - Micheal Michalakopoulos - 14
- 1994 - Zlatko Mihajlović - 7
- 1993 - Zlatko MIhaljović - 11
- 1992 - Zlatko Mihaljović - 12
- 1991 - Kerezovic - 9
Notable players
- Michael Michalakopoulos (played for South Melbourne)
- Ricky Diaco (played for Melbourne Victory)
- Zlatko Mihajlović (played for Marconi Stallions)
- Miloš Lujić
- Damir Gnjidić
- Vladimir Zorić
- Sam Poutakidis
- Nikola Roganovic
International players
Australia U-20
- Miloš Lujić
Australia U-17
- Miloš Lujić
Individual awards
Bill Fleming Medal - Media voted VPL Player of the Year
- 1999 - Zlatko Mihajlović
Rivalries
Melbourne Knights
This was a short rivalry because Springvale White Eagles were relegated at the end of the 2007 season. SWE have been promoted to the Victorian Premier League and will face Melbourne Knights in the 2011 season.
Head-to-Head
- Games: 4
- White Eagles wins: 0
- Knights wins: 3
- Draws: 1
- White Eagles goals: 3
- Knights goals: 12
St Albans Saints
These 2 clubs first met in the Victorian Premier league on March 22, 1997. The game was played in the Serbian Sports Centre where White Eagles recorded a 3-1 win. In that match St Albans took the lead in the 43 minute with a goal by Idriz Pelja. White Eagles Jim Gacovski leveled the score in the 83rd minute. Anthony Burlak scored in the 89th minute and Nick Kovacevic in the 90th minute to give White Eagles a memrable 3-1 victory.
Head-to-Head VPL and VIC Division 1 (from 1997 to present)
- Games: 16
- White Eagles wins: 5
- St Albans wins: 5
- Draws: 6
- White Eagles goals: 25
- St Albans goals: 29
Stadium
White Eagles play at the Serbian Sports Centre (Srpski Sportski Centar).
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Squad correct as per 29th May 2011.
References
- ↑ "Springvale coach Gardikiotis resigns". Springvale coach Gardikiotis resigns. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Football Federation Victoria Official website
- Serbian Sports Centre - Official Website
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