Tag: soccer
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THE NORTHERN RIVERS’ YEAR IN SPORT
Athletes from across the region have continued to hone their skills and find success competing both at home and abroad, during 2015. The Northern Rivers producing champions in everything from athletics and cricket, to shooting and tenpin bowling.
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LOGAN RETURNS TO COACH GOONELLABAH FC
Goonellabah FC has gone back in time, re-calling the man who coached the side in 2007 and 2009. Brendan Logan will take the reigns next year and says, despite his experience, he’s expecting plenty of new challenges.
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LOCAL SOCCER CLUBS SCORE STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Three soccer clubs across the Far North Coast have received a share in $83,000 of state government funding to better their clubhouses. Pottsville Beach has secured the biggest share of the kitty at almost $60,000. The Italo-Australian sport and rec club will receive around $15,000 while the Lismore Thistles have been handed $10,000. (NO AUDIO)
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KENNEDY TAKES REIGNS AT THISTLES
A flurry of coaching changes are underway ahead of Football Far North Coast’s 2016 Premier League season. The Lismore Thistles have secured the services of long time club member Craig Kennedy, as they work towards returning to form after a disappointing season.
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JUNIOR SPORTS CLUBS RUNNING OUT OF SPACE
The soaring number of junior athletes in Port Macquarie is causing headaches for some sporting clubs. They say more needs to be done to address the region’s shortage of playing fields.
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WALLEN SIGNED TO ENGLISH FOOTBALL SIDE
The future is looking bright for a young Bangalow footballer, who has just signed with a prominent English club. 19-year-old Joshua Wallen will now play for the Queens Park Rangers under-21 side.
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FUNDING CHANGES EXCITE LOCAL SPORT ORGANISATIONS
Changes to how state government funding is distributed among sporting groups have been welcomed by the far north coast community. Local bodies will now have more power over where grants are spent – ensuring it goes to those most in need.
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JETS DRAW WITH ADELAIDE IN W-LEAGUE
The Jets managed a draw against Adelaide in the W-League. A late equaliser by Newcastle’s Tara Andrews lifted the side, on a day where she and two other teammates were named in the Matildas.
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UNDERMANNED MARINERS STEAL LATE EQUALIZER AGAINST NEWCASTLE
A stoppage time equalizer for the 10-man Mariners capped a competitive encounter between Newcastle and the Central Coast last night at Hunter Stadium. Jets midfielder Leonardo has been cleared of a possible fracture in his leg but it’s still unclear how long he’ll be out for. It’s another concern for Jets coach Scott Miller, who…
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OCEANIA CUP KICKS OFF IN ALSTONVILLE
It’s a sport where the limelight is usually on the men, but this weekend’s Oceania Cup is an-all female affair. As one of the only round-ball tournaments of its kind in the state, taking home the title won’t be an easy feat.