Lake Macquarie City FC
Full name | Lake Macquarie City Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | Lakes, Roosters |
Founded | 1912 |
Ground | Macquarie Field |
Capacity | 5000(750 seated) |
Coordinates | 32°57′35.27″S 151°36′57.77″E / 32.9597972°S 151.6160472°ECoordinates: 32°57′35.27″S 151°36′57.77″E / 32.9597972°S 151.6160472°E |
President | Steve Wright |
Head Coach | Anthony Richards |
League | NPL NNSW |
2016 | 1st( promoted from Northern NSW State League Division 1) |
Website | Club website |
Lake Macquarie City FC is a football club in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. The club was formed in 1912 formed by a group of Scottish miners in the area.
History
Lake Macquarie City Football Club is one of the oldest running football clubs in the Northern NSW region. The club has a strong history and reputation of developing, fostering and producing local players. Throughout its history, the club has been lucky enough to host a number of high-profile matches including Australian National Team games and a friendly game against Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Recent Seasons
2014 Season
In 2014, Lake Macquarie City FC played in the NPL Northern NSW. They finished last in the league and were relegated to Northern NSW State League Division 1 for 2015.
2015 Season
The club will be captained by Tom Walker and coached by Barry Ross in the upcoming Northern NSW NEWFM First Division season.
2016 Season
In 2016, Lake Macquarie City FC announced experienced duo Anthony Richards and Danny Pryde as their head coach and assistant coach respectively. The club played in the Northern NSW NEWFM First Division and had a successful season with the team winning the minor premiership. After a 2-year absence, Lake Macquarie City FC were announced as being promoted back into the NPL Northern NSW after their on-field and off-field success.
2017 Season
In 2017, the club will return to the NPL Northern NSW and hope to consolidate themselves as a competitive NPL club. In their first round fixture, they will play away to the Weston Bears.
Player Squads
18s
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Coach: Scott Taylor
Assistant coach: Mark Roberts
20's
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Head Coach: Darren Fromson
Assistant Coach: Dan Walker
1st Grade
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Head Coach: Anthony Richards
Assistant Coach: Danny Pryde
Goalkeeping Coach: Matt Stonham
Manager: Jim York
Notable Former Players
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References
Further reading
http://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi?c=0-8218-110117-0-0&sID=316940
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4176363/lake-macquarie-in-revamped-npl-poll/
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4164578/roosters-set-to-step-up-into-new-look-npl/]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhC-BjME4M