Żurrieq F.C.
Żurrieq Football Club | |||
Full name | Żurrieq Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Reds | ||
Founded | 1949 | ||
Ground | Żurrieq Football Ground, Żurrieq, Malta |
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Capacity | 100 | ||
Chairman | Dino Bonnici | ||
Manager | Demis Paul Scerri | ||
League | Maltese Third Division | ||
2015/16 | Maltese Second Division 13th (Relegated to Third Division) |
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Żurrieq Football Club, commonly known as Żurrieq F.C. is a Maltese football club based in Żurrieq, Malta. The Club currently plays in the Maltese Third Division.
Contents
History
Early years
Żurrieq Football Club was founded in 1949 and is the oldest sport organisation in the locality of Żurrieq.
Domestic Competition
Żurrieq F.C. participates in all competitions organized by the MFA and the YFA including the National, Under 19 and the Youth FA leagues. Żurrieq F.C. Youth Nursery is the institution which forms part of Żurrieq F.C. and which works to train the young footballers from the age of 8 years up to 16 years and enable them to participate in th competitions organized by the Maltese Youth FA.
European Debut
In 1982, Żurrieq F.C. took part in the first round of the 1982-83 UEFA Cup. Their debut was vs HNK Hajduk Split, losing 1–4 and 0–4. Three years later they played the first round in the 1985–86 European Cup Winners' Cup vs FC Bayer Uerdingen 05, losing 0–3 and 0–9. The next year they played in the first round of the 1986–87 European Cup Winners' Cup vs Wrexham F.C., losing 0–3 and 0–4.
Colours
In the original club constitution, Żurrieq's colours are named as red and white. For most of the club's early history, Żurrieq had primarily worn red and white striped shirts with either red or white shorts and red socks. The club's away kit has had a wide range of colours over the years, including white and blue.
Training Facilities
Żurrieq F.C. training facilities, for both the First Team and the Junior Team, are located at the border of Żurrieq. There is a one artificial grass field and two dressing rooms and a store room.
Honours
Domestic
- Maltese First Division
- Champions (1): 1992–1993
- Maltese Second Division
- Champions (1): 1979–1980
- Promotion (1): 2013–2014
- Maltese Third Division
- Champions (3): 1958–1959, 1961–1962, 1971–1972
- Promotion (2): 2006–2007, 2008–2009
- Maltese FA Trophy
- Winners (1) 1984–1985
- Runners-Up (2) 1983–1984, 1985–1986
- Maltese Super Cup
- Runners-Up (1): 1985
Youth Level
- Minor League
- Winners (1): 1956–1957
- Youth League Section D
- Winners (1): 2013–2014
- Under 15 Section C
- Winners (1): 2011–2012
Footballer of the Year Award
Players
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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Notable past players
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Current board
Żurrieq F.C. Committee
Position | Name |
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President | Dino Bonnici |
Vice-President | Shaun Camilleri |
General Secretary | Roderick Zammit |
Team Manager | Julian Galea |
Treasurer | Victor Galea |
Vice-Treasurer | Tonios D'Amato |
Żurrieq F.C. Youth Nursery Committee
Position | Name |
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President | Emilio Barbara |
Vice-President | Mauro D'Amato |
General Secretary | Eric Zahra |
Treasurer | Manuel Bugeja |
Żurrieq F.C. Technical Staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | Demis Paul Scerri |
Assistant coach | Roderick Zammit |
Youths coach | Jimmy Briffa |
Nursery Head coach | Gordon Camilleri |
Physiotherapist | Christian Fenech |
Club Doctor | Dr. Raymond Sacco |
Statistics
Domestic
The season-by-season performance of the club over the last ten years:
Season | Division | Position | Significant Events | Maltese FA Trophy |
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2007/08 | Maltese Second Division | 11th | Relegated | N/A |
2008/09 | Maltese Third Division | 2nd | Promoted | N/A |
2009/10 | Maltese Second Division | 8th | N/A | |
2010/11 | Maltese Second Division | 9th | N/A | |
2011/12 | Maltese Second Division | 10th | 2nd Round | |
2012/13 | Maltese Second Division | 3rd | Promoted | 3rd Round |
2013/14 | Maltese First Division | 9th | 2nd Round | |
2014/15 | Maltese First Division | 12th | Relegated | 3rd Round |
2015/16 | Maltese Second Division | 13th | Relegated | 2nd Round |
2016/17 | Maltese Third Division |
Europe
Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Score |
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1982–83 | UEFA Cup | 1Q | Hajduk Split | 1–4, 0–4 (1–8 agg) | |
1985–86 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 1Q | KFC Uerdingen 05 | 0–3, 0–9 (0–12 agg) | |
1986–87 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 1Q | Wrexham | 0–3, 0–4 (0–7 agg) |
Youth Level
The season-by-season performance of the Youth Team over the last five years:
Season | Youth League | Position | Significant Events | Youth Knockout |
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2012/13 | Youths Section D | 3rd | Quarter Final | |
2013/14 | Youths Section D | 1st | Promoted | Semi Final |
2014/15 | Youths Section C | 10th | Relegated | Round 1 |
2015/16 | Youths Section D | 10th | Relegated | Round 1 |
2016/17 | Youths Section E |
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References
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