News

19th June 2009

Sorrento lost 0-3 to Perth last weekend.

This week we play Western Knights at home. Kickoff is 3PM

12th May 2009

Sorrento lost 4-2 to new boys Canning on Saturday.

Our next match is on Saturday 16th May away at Swan.

5th April 2009

Sorrento kicked off the season with a 2-1 aawy win over Inglewood.

30th March 2009

Sorrento win 5-1 in the Pools Cup against Murdoch University.

Our next match is the season Opener away against Inglewood at Clipsal Stadium this Saturday 4th April.

Our first home match of the season is the following Saturday 11th April against Stirling Lions.

1st March 2009

Young off as Perth move into semi-finals

Perth SC moved into the semi-finals of the McInerney Ford Night Series after a superb first-half performance against Sorrento, eventually running out 4-2 winners at Dorrien Gardens on Friday evening.

Graham Normanton’s side romped to a 4-0 lead by the break, stunning goals from Todd Howarth, Marco Pelosi and Greg Sharland put the visitors on the back foot.

It went from bad to worse for Steve Neville’s men when goalkeeper Neil Young was dismissed for a professional foul and Sharland converted the spot-kick.

Stuart Banks and Glen Thomas cut the margin in the second period but it was far too little, too late for the Gulls.

24th February 2009

MATCH REPORT: FOOTBALL WEST NIGHT SERIES. FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2009.

SORRENTO 0 v WESTERN KNIGHTS 2 (D Price 35, A Campbell 51)

HT: 0-1

Sorrento (4-3-3): 1 N Young, 3 S Banks (11 L Flatt 60), 13 S McDonald, 4 Shaun Kilkelly, 6 D Platten, 22 S Porter, 8 B Martin (14 D Darras 69), 7 J Morgan (27 G Collins 55), 10 S Montgomery, 9 T Harnwell, 12 C Hughes. Subs not used: RGK M Lawson, 15 L Harman. Cautions: B Martin.

Western Knights (4-4-2): 1 F Siddall, 4 O Diamondstar, 3 S Ferguson, 14 D Annall (15 G Tchami 64), 7 Daniel Micevski, 9 D Price, 6 S Trim, 2 A Bahadori, 10 David Micevski, 5 A Campbell, 11 D Trim. Subs not used: RGK R Pedri, 13 M De Souza, 16 I Gavranich, 12 D Pepper. Cautions: S Ferguson

Referee: Ton Klaver

“SORRENTO SLIP”

The Sorrento Gulls deceived their supporters as they put in a poor performance against Western Knights who are now clearly the team to beat for the Football West’s 2009 Night Series. With both teams winning all three of their matches thus far, the clash was justly build as the match of the tournament. The Gulls failed to fire and again fell to the Knights as they did in the 2008 cup final. The Knights win the 2-0 win are now assured of an appearance in the semi-final, whilst Sorrento have to battle with Perth for the other spot from Group A.

Sorrento had Danny Cain & Michael Ord, whilst the Knights had Luka Jukic and Ivan Zuvela under suspension. The Knights won the toss of the coin by referee Ton Klaver and choose to kick towards the Britannia Road (northern) goal.

The first incident of note after a even midfield arm wrestle was on 11 minutes when Knights defender Aaron Bahadori ventured forward on the left & unleashed a left footer that Neil Young did well to block away for a corner. Brodie Martin came close for the Gulls on 19 minutes when he caught Frazer Siddall off his line with a lob that cleared the keeper, but also the crossbar, but only by inches. Seven minutes later, Bahadori played the ball into Daniel Trim but his low angled effort went across the face of goal.

On 30 minutes Todd Harnwell went down under a challenge from behind by Bahadori and the referee and linesman were in agreement with the awarding of a penalty for the Gulls. Steve McDonald stepped up to the spot, but his low penalty to the right lacked conviction and Siddall was able to save down to his left. A good opportunity wasted. Two minutes later Anthony Campbell flashed his low shot across the face of the Gulls goal from right to left. Then a further 3 minutes and the Knights did grab the lead. A low cross in from the right was completed missed by Daniel trim in his attempt to shot, but David Price was there to blasted low into the bottom left from 21 metres. The ball taking a slight deflection on its journey.

Sorrento had a chance to draw level 2 minutes before the break. Steve Porter linked up well down the right with Harnwell, but when the Gulls striker cut the ball back into the path of Porter, his low shoot for the bottom right was cleared off the line by Bahadori.

Two minutes into the 2nd half, Daryl Platten prevented the Gulls going further behind when his blocking tackle on David Micevski stopped the Knights driving force as he was about to pull the trigger. Then on 51 minutes the team in red did double their lead. Bahadori delivered a cross from the left, which created confusion at the far post and Campbell rose superbly to power a header past Young from seven metres.

With the Knights on top, Gulls Coach, Steve Neville introduced Garin Collins for James Morgan and then Lewis Flatt for Stuart Banks. But it was the Knights on the attack in the 61st minute when David Micevski created his own quick break and he was only denied by Young who tipped away with his left hand for a corner.

Campbell almost got his second of the night 2 minutes later, but Young got down at his near post and save the big striker’s flick. Knight’s Coac, Price replaced David Annall with George Tchami on 64 minutes. After 70 minutes Campbell headed over a David Micevski cross from the left. The introduction of Daniel Darras for his debut as he replaced Brodie Martin did bring a bit of life to the Gull’s challenge. Former Knight Stuart Montgomery blazed over from 14 metres after a Darras cut back. On 79 minutes Harnwell’s run on the right set up Porter, but he shot straight at Siddall who held. Six minutes later it was the Knights with a similar move as Price set up Tchami, but he shot directly to Young who held comfortably. In the closing 4 minutes, both sides seem to accept the score line, but of course it was the Knights who didn’t hide their celebrations after a big build up to the clash.

Sorrento’s next Football West match is against Perth on Friday, 27th February at Dorrien Gardens, Lawley Street, North Perth. Kick off is at 8.30pm. Early match at 6.30pm is Swan United v Western Knights.

Our 18s and reserves teams played a friendly away to Cockburn. The 18s result was a 1-1, whilst our Reserves were surprisingly beaten 1-0.

Next friendly for 18s & Reserves; Saturday, 28 February, away to Murdoch Uni at Len Shearer Reserve, Marcus Ave, Booragoon at 1pm & 3pm kick offs.

Sorrento’s are continuing their junior registrations for 8 to 18 year olds players on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm throughout February and March at their club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig.

10th February 2009

The match reports for the first two games in the Night Series are below;

MATCH REPORT: FOOTBALL WEST NIGHT SERIES.
SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2009.

SORRENTO 3
(L Harman 29, 48, G Collins 77)

v

SWAN IC 0

HT: 1-0

Sorrento (4-3-3): 1 N Young, 6 D Platten, 13 S McDonald, 2 D Cain, 4 Shaun Kilkelly, 18 G Thomas, 22 S Porter (7 J Morgan 73), 8 B Martin,14 L Harman (27 G Collins 62), 9 T Harnwell, 12 C Hughes (11 L Flatt 69). Subs not used: 54 M Lawson, 17 D McNally. Cautions: D Cain 27.

Swan IC (4-4-2): 1 C Ramsey, 3 T Wood (12 M Taglieretti 81), 20 P Bazcynski (16 J Da Re 46), 19 A Cole, D Paone, 6 B McDonald, 5 B Knox, 9 A O’Neill, 10 T Shepheard, 13 M Xerri, 2 B Lees. Subs not used: RGK A Sutton, 7 R Monterosso, 8 C Lopez. Cautions: Nil.

Referee: Paul Anderson

“SORRENTO SEE OFF SWANS”

The Sorrento Gulls were solid in securing a victory against Swans United in their 2nd fixture of Football West’s 2009 Night Series at E & D Litis Stadium on the evening of Saturday, 7th February. The Gulls winning 3-0 with just a bit more firepower.

Both teams had slightly changed line ups from their opening matches last week. Stuart Banks failed a fitness test for the Gulls and thus Shaun Kilkelly came back into the team from suspension. The Swans gave a debut to Scottish midfielder Bryan McDonald. Swans won the toss of the coin by referee Paul Anderson and choose to kick towards the Britannia Road (northern) goal.

Both teams were guilty early of over elaborated passing and poor ball control, which lead to disjointed play. On 7 minutes there was a flicker of potential excitement with an appeal by several Gulls players for a penalty for hand ball as Todd Harnwell attempted to pitch the ball pass Paul Bazcynski. Referee Anderson paid no heed to the appeals and the imposing defender Bazcynski went forward with the ball for Swans. In the 9th minute, Swans had a great opportunity to take the lead. A free kick from the right was swung in by Andy O’Niell into the danger area where Tom Shepheard found space, but he volleyed over the right junction of crossbar and post as he slid in to make contact with the ball.

A long clearance by the Gulls defender Danny Cain on 13 minutes was chased by Ciaran Hughes and he won possession over Bazcynski and squared a pass into the path of Harnwell, but he pulled his shot wide of the left post. Five minutes later Hughes got down the Gull’s right and attempted a one-two with Leo Harman that was only thwarted by Swans keeper, Chris Ramsay smothering the return pass at the feet of Hughes. Swans were almost guilty of their own undoing on 21 minutes when a sequence of attempted headed clearances only dropped the ball to Harnwell, but again his effort was wide of the left post.

Cain was the only player cautioned on the night and justly occurred in the 27 minute for a late tackle on Shepheard right in front of the coach’s benches.

A minute later the Gulls took the lead with a slick move. Midfielder Glen Thomas struck a stunning curling pass out to Harnwell on the right who took the ball on a few strides before firing in a low cross that reached Leo Harman at the far post. Harman had time to control before slotting pass Ramsey from 8 metres to put the Gulls in front. Harman went so close to scoring his second on 40 minutes. Glen Thomas had taken a free kick that ended loose in the Swan’s area. Harman’s first attempt came back off the cross bar and his 2nd was cleared from the line by Trent Wood. Swans came back at the Gulls, but Ben Lees’s effort from distance was over Neil Young’s cross bar and then Matt Xerri shot from only slightly closer followed the same path.

The Swans solid defensive partnership of Bazcynski and Aaron Cole was broken for the 2nd half as Bazcynski was replaced due to a groin injury by Jake Da Re. The half was only 3 minutes old when Harman put the Gulls further in front. Steve Porter’s free kick from the right was headed on at the near post by Harnwell to Harman who stretched to head inside the left post.

Swans strived to get back into the match and through David Paone they almost had the avenue. Paone got pass two Gulls defender, but he fired straight to Young who held comfortably on 50minutes. One minute later Brendon Knox’s shot from a slight angle cannoned fully onto the right post and rebounded to safety for the Gulls. A move where the Gulls front three combined well to create a chance for Harman to score his hat trick ended when his lob of Ramsey cam back off the cross bar on 62 minutes. Harman was substituted very soon afterwards due to cramping, with Garin Collins joining the action. On 76 minutes Porter was tripped two metres outside the Swans area as he attempted to make inroads. Porter took an excellent free kick which Ramsey did well to keep out at the foot of the right post. The resultant corner from Ramsey’s save was taken by Thomas who passed to Porter and his cross was flicked in by Collin’s header. Collins taking 15 minutes to achieve his name on the scorers list.

The remaining 13 minutes contain no more serious goal mouth action despite further substitutions by coaches Steve Neville and Paul Lincoln of Sorrento and Swans respectively.

MAN OF THE MATCH:

Glen Thomas

Sorrento’s are continuing their junior registrations for 8 to 18 year olds players on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm throughout February and March at their club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig.

Sorrento’s next Football West match against Stirling Lions on Friday, 13th February at E&D Litis Stadium, Britannia Road, Mt Hawthorn. Kick off is at 6.30pm. Late match at 8.30pm is Floreat v Mandurah.

MATCH REPORT: FOOTBALL WEST NIGHT SERIES.
FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2009.

SORRENTO 2
(C Hughes 68, T Harnwell 73)

v

ECU JOONDALUP 0

HT: 0-0

Sorrento (4-3-3): 1 N Young, 3 S Banks, 13 S McDonald, 2 D Cain, 6 D Platten, 18 G Thomas, 22 S Porter, 8 B Martin (11 L Flatt 84), 30 G Collins (16 L Harman 84), 9 T Harnwell, 12 C Hughes (25 S Woodward 84). Subs not used: 54 M Lawson, 17 D McNally. Cautions: Nil.

ECU Joondalup (4-3-3): 1 B Korama, 6 Z Vrteski, 5 D Quinncroft, 8 S Blackmore, 3 A Jones, 4 J Clisby, 15 D Broxton, 10 J Higgins, 13 T Amphlett, 7 T Jones, 9 I McMurray (16 J Cann 84). Subs not used: 2 J Walasley, 11 M Donlevy, 14 M Tebgutt, 12 J Genson-Cooper. Cautions: S Blackmore.

Referee: Stephen Gregory

“SORRENTO GULLS GET GOOD START ”

Sorrento Gulls secured a victory against northern rivals, ECU Joondalup in the opening fixture of Football West’s 2009 Night Series at E & D Litis Stadium on the evening of Friday, 30 January. The Gulls winning 2-0 with just a bit more composure in the final third of the field.

The Gulls gave starting debuts to their new signings in Ciaran Hughes, Garin Collins & Daryl Platten as Michael Ord, Stuart Montgomery & Shaun Kilkelly being under match suspensions, which carried over from 2008.

An even opening period with neither keeper threatened unduly, but with plenty of activity as both set of players looked positive. The Gulls just shaded possession whereas ECU Joondalup had more attempts at goal, but all shoots were either wide of the target or comfortably handled by keepers, Neil Young and Bobson Korama of Sorrento & Joondalup respectively.

The last action of the half almost produced a goal for the team in white as McMurray got to a low cross from the left, but he poked onto the Sorrento cross bar and the rebound was cleared by the Gulls defense. Enough entertainment to keep the supporters eager for the 2nd half.

And so it was that the action continued after the break. Both coaches wouldn’t have been happy with the amount of loss of possession, but it made exciting expectation. As the half progress the Gulls seemingly were looking the more likely to score.

However, it wasn’t until the 68th minute that the game had its first goal and it came to the Gulls from an unexpected source. Joondalup’s central defender Scott Blackmore angled a strong pass back to his keeper, Bobson Korama. Korama miskicked his attempted first time clearance with the outside of his right foot causing the ball to travel directly to Ciaran Highes of the Gulls. Hughes from just inside the area promptly dispatched the ball into the unguarded net much to Korama’s embarrassment.

Five minutes later the Gulls doubled their lead. Danny Cain crossed high into the penalty area where Ciaran Hughes out jumped his marker to head down and across Korama. The ball struck the foot of the left post and rebound outwards to Gull’s Captain Todd Harnwell who fired truly pass Korama’s left to put the ball inside the right post.

On 84 minutes Coach, Steve Neville introduced 3 fresh players into the Gull’s line up to ensure the Gulls had momentum to secure the 3 points.

MAN OF THE MATCH:

Danny Cain

Sorrento’s are continuing their junior registrations for 8 to 18 year olds players on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm throughout February and March at their club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig.

Sorrento’s next Football West match against Swan on Saturday, 7th February at E&D Litis Stadium, Britannia Road, Mt Hawthorn. Kick off is at 6.30pm.

2nd February 2009

Our First Team Night won their first match of the Night Series against Joondalup 2-0.

First Team practice match v Cockburn on last Sunday on was a 1-1 draw and our Reserves practice match v Wanneroo on Saturday was 2-2 draw..

Friendlies (so far):

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 31 January, away to Wanneroo at Landsdale at 9am & 11am.

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 21 February, away to Cockburn City at Beale Park, cnr Hamilton Road & Kent St. Spearwood at 9am & 11am kick offs.
18s & Reserves; Saturday, 28 February, away to Murdoch Uni at Len Shearer Reserve, Marcus Ave, Booragoon at 1pm & 3pm kick offs

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 14 March, home to Hamersley Rovers at Percy Doyle Reserve, kick offs to be confirmed.

Coaching vacancies: We seek coaches for some junior teams, 10s, 12s & 13s. Also someone to undertake a coaching role with the Sorrento Vikings social (adult) team. Please make yourself known by contacting Kerry on 0409944859 or by return e-mail.

New Blood:

This Club’s Committee wishes to ask if any of our members/supporters would consider becoming more involved with the operation of our Club. In particular, we are seeking persons who would like to active for this wonderful club, especially within the junior area as we do lack a little bit of help. There is a noticeable lack of parents from the young junior (9 – 15) section who are active at Committee or organisational level.

So the help would be to undertake such items as: Co-ordination of Team Managers; Co-ordination of fixture & monitoring changes; Co-ordination of small sided (roo-ball) teams; Co-ordinating trophies presentations; Assisting with functions, Co-ordinate/issue junior kit and/or equipment; Assist with obtaining corporate/business/government support. These rewarding activities (and some others which I’ll mention in future e-mails) really do need positive persons to make our club’s operation even better. There are also such roles as club registrar, who we will require in the future, so if you are willing to “learn the ropes”, please just contact Kerry on 0409 944859. The same for any activity mention or even for one that you think should be undertaken. Please put yourself forward and join in with the rest of us happy group.

We are seeking a person who has an interest in taking appropriate club photos and short video clips on a regular basis for placement on our club web site. Say, photo/video of senior players (as photos etc of junior players is a ‘minefield’ area) in match action, goals, interviews with coaches, supporters, award winners, raffle winners, presentations, etc. Please just contact Kerry on 0409 944859.

Charity Cup:

Part of the 2009 calendar will be the Football West Shield to be played between the winners of the 2008 Football West State League (Sorrento FC) and the winners of the 2008 Soccer Pools Cup (Western Knights SC). In 2009, this fixture will be held at Members Equity Stadium on 7th March, probably at 3pm, but at a time to be confirmed. Following the Football West shield fixture, will be the Stratco Cup between the Western Australian and South Australian State representative teams. Mark this event in your calendars.

24th January 2009

New signings.

Leo Harman, midfielder from Stirling Lions
Simon Woodward, forward from Wanneroo
Michael Lawson, keeper from ECU Joondalup (was a junior with us)

This Club’s Committee wishes to ask if any of our members/supporters would consider becoming more involved with the operation of our Club. In particular, we are seeking persons who would like to active for this wonderful club, especially within the junior area as we do lack a little bit of help. So the help would be to undertake such items as: Co-ordination of Team Managers; Co-ordination of fixture & monitoring changes; Co-ordination of small sided (roo-ball) teams; Co-ordinating trophies presentations; Assisting with functions, Co-ordinate/issue junior kit and/or equipment; Assist with obtaining corporate/business/government support. These rewarding activities (and some others which I’ll mention in future e-mails) really do need positive persons to make our club’s operation even better. There are also such roles as club registrar, who we will require in the future, so if you are willing to “learn the ropes”, please just contact Kerry on 0409 944859. The same for any activity mention or even for one that you think should be undertaken. Please put yourself forward and join in with the rest of us happy group.

We are seeking a person who has an interest in taking appropriate club photos and short video clips on a regular basis for placement on our club web site. Say, photo/video of senior players (as photos etc of junior players is a ‘minefield’ area) in match action, goals, interviews with coaches, supporters, award winners, raffle winners, presentations, etc. Please just contact Kerry on 0409 944859.

Part of the 2009 calendar will be the Football West Shield to be played between the winners of the 2008 Football West State League (Sorrento FC) and the winners of the 2008 Soccer Pools Cup (Western Knights SC). In 2009, this fixture will be held at Members Equity Stadium on 7th March, probably at 3pm, but at a time to be confirmed. Following the Football West shield fixture, will be the Stratco Cup between the Western Australian and South Australian State representative teams. Mark this event in your calendars.

Now to our Team operations –

We welcome new signings, Leo Harman, a midfielder from Stirling Lions, Michael Lawson, a goal keeper from ECU Joondalup who was a junior with us & Simon Woodward, a forward from Wanneroo.

First Team Night Series fixtures (Final) are an attachment to this e-mail.

Friendlies (so far): First Team on Sunday, 25th January, away to Cockburn City at Beale Park, cnr Hamilton Road & Kent St. Spearwood at 9.30am kick off.

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 21 February, away to Cockburn City at Beale Park, cnr Hamilton Road & Kent St. Spearwood at 9am & 11am kick offs.

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 28 February, away to Murdoch Uni at Len Shearer Reserve, Marcus Ave, Booragoon at 1pm & 3pm kick offs

18s & Reserves; Saturday, 14 March, home to Hamersley Rovers at Percy Doyle Reserve, kick offs to be confirmed.

11th January 2009

Sorrento confirms the signings of Steve Porter, Midfielder from Stirling Lions and Garin Collins a left footed striker from ECU Joondalup (and a Hibee) for the upcoming season.

Congratulations to let Karen and Jamie Harnwell are proud parents again with the birth of daughter Amber (sister to Jenna) on Tuesday night, 6th January.

The First Team continue their training in preparation for commencement of the Night Series on Friday, 30th January. Sorrento FC is in action on opening night with a match against ECU Joondalup at 8.30pm at E & D Litis Stadium, Britannia Road, Mt hawthorn. We welcome new signings: Steve Porter, midfielder from Stirling Lions and Garin Collins, left footed striker from ECU Joondalup. Competition for places is good. Coaches, Steve Neville, Shaun Murphy and Kevin Clifford with major assistance from fitness guru, Andy Ross have the players working very hard, but also enjoying their pre-season. It certainly is a good atmosphere and supporters are welcomed to watch training on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm.

30th December 2008

We welcome First Team new signings: David McNally, central defender from Swan IC and Daryl Platten, defender from Armadale. The only player departure from the club is Danny Hill who is living in England during 2009 and has signed for Gloucester City AFC. We wish him a susccessful stint.

Big News is that Shaun Murphy has been signed as Assistant Coach to Head Coach, Steve Neville. Shaun will also be doing specialist coaching with our young players. Shaun was a junior with this club before advancing his career to Notts county, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, before returning to WA and joining Perth Glory. Shaun also played 18 times for the full Australia team. Shaun will be of tremendous value to our Club and our players. See attachment for a photo of this great bloke.

Kevin Clifford has been appointed Reserve Coach. Kevin comes to us as a very successful coach in the Amateur Premier Division with our friends and neighbours, Hamersley Rovers. Kevin is also a former player of ours. Our excellent coach, Dave Butterfield continues as 18s Coach.

I wish to inform everyone that Jasmine Tully (Vice President) is no longer with our club. Jasmine has stepped aside from football. Certainly, this situation leaves us (the Committee) with a large amount of work to distribute. I’m confident that members will find no disruption to our operation. The junior season is scheduled to commence on Saturday, 2nd May with the first round of the cup and the first league match on Sunday, 3rd May. Therefore, most pre-season training will commence later than normal. Coaches will contact their players with the starting date, venue and times. Coaches to “book” their venue and times with Kerry Slater on 0409 944859.

The First Team’s season will commence with the Night Series on Friday, 30th January. First Round of the Cup for all 3 Saturday teams will be Saturday, 28th March and the first league match will be 4th April when Sorrento will travel to newly promoted club, Canning City. With Canning City playing in an all royal blue strip, our lads will wear their new change strip of orange shirts, black shorts and orange socks. I’m sure these colours will draw varied comments from our supporters.

The new Errea kit for all juniors and senior players is expected to arrive in Perth in mid-January. We then have to attach our club emblem and numbers onto the shirts. So all will be ready in plenty of time for the start of the season, especially the juniors. The kit colours are our traditional colours of sky blue shirt with navy trim, navy shorts and all sky blue socks. Junior and senior kits are exactly the same.

A youth coaching licence course has been organised by Football West for January please see attachment to this e-mail for details if any of your coaches are interested. Please note that places are limited.

24th, 25th January, 9am – 5pm and & 31st January 9am – 2pm at Noranda Sporting Complex

Claire Masterson

Club Development Officer

Football West

9422 6917, Mobile: 0449604797, Email: claire.m@footballwest.com.au

LATEST NEWS ON 2009 JUNIORS: Sorrento FC will have teams of 9 year olds for 2009. 8 year old players will be allowed to play in the 9 year leagues with the approval of our Head Coach, Steve Neville.

We will be taking more player registrations for further teams of all ages 9 and above during January February. Junior players can come to the club on any Thursday evening during January and any Tuesday or Thursday evening during February between 6pm – 8pm. We do seek to have more junior teams this season as a re-alignment of pitches will accommodated more teams especially on a full size pitch. So we do encourage more players to join our club and play the World Game. Contact Kerry on 0409 944859 for more information if required.

The players in the teams already selected will be contacted by their coach in 2009 and told when & where training commences.

We are seeking coaches for a couple of our Divisional teams, so if interested please reply to this e-mail or forward resume to PO Box 96, Greenwood 6024.

Players for our 16s and 18s & Reserve teams commence their training from Thursday, 15 January at 6.30pm.

First Team training re-commences on Monday, 5th January.

Our summer social kick-a-round continues on Thursday 8 January, from 6.15pm. So you fellas dust off your boots and get motivated as Jez needs more competition. Afterwards we do visit our bar for a social drink and to mix with other members and players.

Club administration and bar opens again on Thursday, 8th January 2009 from 6pm.

24th December 2008

LATEST NEWS ON 2009 JUNIORS: On Tuesday evening this Club had a meeting with representatives of Football West. The meeting was for the purpose of the continuation of arguing the “pros and cons” of the FFA version of Small Sided Games(SSG). SSG will be introduced across ages 5 years to 8 years for 2009. This is different to what we were originally informed as the 9 years aged group was included. This is now not the situation and Football West has very recently released this information.

Subsquently, Sorrento FC will have teams of 9 year olds for 2009. 8 year old players will be allowed to play in the 9 year leagues with the approval of our Head Coach, Steve Neville.

We will be taking more player registrations for further teams during February. Junior players can come to the club on any Tuesday or Thursday evening during February between 6pm – 8pm. We do seek to have more junior teams this season as a re-alignment of pitches will accommodated more teams especially on a full size pitch. So we do encourage more players to join our club and play the World Game. Contact Kerry on 0409 944859 for more information if required.

The players in the teams already selected will be contacted by their coach in 2009 and told when & where training commences.

We are seeking coaches for a couple of our Divisional teams, so if interested please reply to this e-mail or forward resume to PO Box 96, Greenwood 6024.

Further to the meeting mentioned above: We have now had two such meetings with Football West and the situation is the we continue to disagree over the issue of which system is the best for football development of young players. Bascially, we feel Football West is simply presenting the FFA promotion and jargen and completely following their direction without question. Ideally that should be the situation when all is right. This Club has strong resevations about FFA’s perceived benefits, especially in relationship to “no goal keepers” in the young age groups.

However, we all do agree that a substanual effort must be implemented to produce good development coaches and to retain those coaches in our game.

Players for our 16s and 18s teams commence their training from Thursday, 15 January at 6.30pm.

First Team training has commenced.

Our summer social kick-a-round continues on Thursdays, from 6.15pm. So you fellas dust off your boots and get motivated as Jez need some competition. Afterwards we do adjoin to our bar for a social drink or two.

29th October 2008

Junior Trials for year 2009 have commenced this week for the 11 to 15 age groups. 10 year olds who wish to be evaluated for 11s may trial as well.

Please see attachment to this e-mail for dates and times.

Appointment of Coaches for 2009:

11 Academy – Dean Wood

12 Academy – Alan Crofts

13 Academy – Michael Ford

14 Academy – John Mears

15 Academy – Roger Hunt

16 Premier – To be announced

16 Division 1 – Phil Rogers

18 Premier (Saturdays) – David Butterfield

18 Division 1 (Sundays) – Steve Squires

16s and 18s commence on Thursday, 15 January at 6.30pm.

First Team training commences Thursday, 11 December at 6.30pm

Summer kick-a-round commences Thursday, 6 November at 6.15pm and every Thursday afterwards.

AGM: Sunday, 9th November, 2008 at 10am at Club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig. Notifying all Members

Darts Team: Our players are at home to Quinns Rock this Thursday. Action starts at 7.45pm. Contact Tony Ing on 0417 951455 for any further information and/or if you wish to join up with our teams.

21st October 2008

Firstly: Jamie Harnwell Testimonial day! It was a great success. A very big thank you to every volunteer that help make the day so good.

Glory Legends 2 v WA All Stars 0

PERTH GLORY 4 v SORRENTO 1

And what a day (match) for Jamie last Sunday with 2 goals in Perth Glory’s 2-1 win over Sydney.

Our 3 WA State Team players, Neil Young, Danny Cain & Shaun Kilkelly were away to South Australia in Adelaide. Result was SA 3 v WA 0

Football West held its “Gold Medal” night on Friday, 17 October at the Burswood. We attended in force and all was good.

Our First team was (re-) presented with the Championship trophy. Coach Steve Neville won “Coach of the Year”

Some photos can been seen at web site http://www.eventservicesproductions.com One photo of our lads on stage.

Full List of award winners is:

Antoni Naglieri of Perth SC won the 2008 Gold Medal. Naglieri’s 31 votes gained him the biggest Gold Medal winning margin in over a decade. Ante Kovacevic (Floreat) to 21 votes where he joined John Mirco (Cockburn) and Brad Scott (Florest) as runners-up. 3rd place was Ian McMurray (Joondalup) split third with Shaun Kilkelly (Sorrento) on 20 votes, one more than Dom De Felice (Cockburn). Following closely on 18 votes were Damian Scali (Swan IC), Phil O’Callaghan (Mandurah) & David Micevski (Western Knights). 15 votes gave Andy Brown (Mandurah), Shane Pryce (Inglewood) and Todd Harnwell (Sorrento) equal shares in sixth place.

Goalkeeper of the Year honours went to Phil Straker for the second successive time. A stunning 25-goals in his first season with Mandurah earned O’Callaghan the Golden Boot. The 21-year olds season tally included two hat-trick’s against each Fremantle Spirit and Armadale.

Guiding Sorrento to the championship without defeat earned Steve Neville the Premier League Coach of the Year. Mladen Kovacevic’s cracking half volley in Inglewood’s home meeting with Floreat earned him the Goal of the Season trophy. Popular referee David Currie was a deserved recipient of the Golden Whistle Award. The David Schrandt Memorial Award, which recognises club volunteers, was taken home by Heinz Luik from Forrestfield United.

The Youth Best and Fairest trophy was collected by Andreas Theodosiades, who ended on 28 votes for Floreat. Theodosiades’ superb late season form had the youngster voted best on ground six times in nine weeks. Stirling attacker Ndumba Makeche ended the year strongly to finish runner-up with 17 votes. A further four off the pace were Matthew Izzo (Perth) and Wesley Britz (Fremantle). The Youth Golden Boot award went home with D.Kalamaras (Floreat) whose winter tally stood at 23 goals.

The First Division Fairest and Best award was taken out by Daniel Trevisiol of champions Canning City. Trevisiol polled 20 votes to collect the trophy by two ahead of joint runners-up Rory Binnie (South West Phoenix), Dragan Njegic (Dianella White Eagles) and Ibnen Charming (Ashfield). Strikers Brian Cairney and Steve Suttie, of Wanneroo City and Phoenix respectively, shared third by collecting 17 votes, one more than Bayswater City midfielder Paul Hickey.

A 23-goal winter earned Canning’s Paul Harvey the First Division Golden Boot. His season was highlighted by a stunning five-goal haul at home to Forrestfield, and hat-tricks against Gosnells City and Dianella White Eagles. Frank Longstaff was named the First Division Coach of the Year for guiding Canning through the 22-game home and away season, and into next years top flight, without loss.

Wanneroo’s David Moore will also look back on 2008 with great fondness after taking home the First Division Youth Fairest and Best trophy. 18 votes were enough to land Moore the award by one from Anthony Cunningham of Cup winners Forrestfield. Mark McAllister (Bayswater) came in third with 16 votes, which was one more than Thomas Gooding (Dianella). First Division Youth Golden Boot was split between Cunningham and Matt Spurling (Phoenix) who each netted 24 times during the winter months

Our Sorrento FC Presentation Function was held on Saturday, 18 October. See attachments for photos.

Awards:

“Golden Boot Award”. With 23 league goals and 4 cup goals. 2008 winner is TODD HARNWELL

“Most Significant Goal OR SAVE of the Season” (This trophy is awarded to the player who produced the most significant or influential goal or save whilst playing for the First Team) 2008 winner is NEIL YOUNG for his series of saves in the first half away to Joondalup.

“MOST IMPROVED YOUNG PLAYER” 2008 winner is KEEGAN LORAINE

U/18 TEAM: RUNNER UP BEST PLAYER is KEEGAN LORAINE. Winner of BEST PLAYER is CALLUM GIBSON

RESERVE TEAM: RUNNER UP BEST PLAYER is GLENN CAMPBELL. Winner of BEST PLAYER is JASON TRPEVSKI

FIRST TEAM: RUNNER UP BEST PLAYER is SHAUN KILKELLY. Winner of BEST PLAYER is TODD HARNWELL

A special presentation was made by President, Tom Bartlett to three players who have provide continuous loyal service in the First team for Sorrento FC for over 10 years. Neil Young, Glen Thomas and Todd Harnwell. Each player was presented with a commemorative watch.

Junior Trials for year 2009: The schedule for the 11 to 18 age groups is released. Please see attachment to this e-mail.

Appointment of Coaches for 2009:

11 Academy – Dean Wood

12 Academy – Alan Crofts

13 Academy – Michael Ford

14 Academy – John Mears

15 Academy – Roger Hunt

16 Premier – To be announced

16 Division 1 – Phil Rogers

18 Premier (Saturdays) – David Butterfield

18 Division 1 (Sundays) – Steve Squires

11s to 15s have their trials as per attachment. Starts from Monday!

16s and 18s commence on Thursday, 15 January at 6.30pm.

First Team training commences Thursday, 11 December at 6.30pm in preparation for Christmas ………. Oh, 2009 Night Series.

AGM: Sunday, 9th November, 2008 at 10am at Club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig. Notifying all Members

HELP: Is there a good sole who knows about telephones? The club’s 2nd internal telephone is not operating. If you can help, please contact Kerry on 0409 944859.

27th September 2008

AGM: Sunday, 9th November, 2008 at 10am at club premises, Beddi Road, Duncraig

Cup Final: Sorrento v Western Knights on Saturday, 4 October at 3pm at Dorrien Gardens, Lawley Street, North Perth (Perth SC’s home ground). There will be a Cup Final Breakfast on FRIDAY, 3rd October at the Duxton.