Sharks and Rovers Open up Gap in Premier League Soccer
July 10, 2008
Rovers and Lennox Head have emerged as early contenders for the Minor Premiership in the FFNC Premier League Soccer Championship. The packed mid season draw has sorted out the tight pack, with both teams opening a gap on the rest of the chasers. Ballina is the best of the rest, but with a five point gap to close on Lennox Head, and a 7 points adrift of leaders Richmond Rovers, they are merely outsiders for the title.
The dark horses at this stage of the race are Italo Stars, who have entered the top five for the first time after there copping their negative points penalty. They have won more games than all but the top two, and with plenty of games left in the season, could look to create a stir come September.
This weekends round looks easy to tip on first glance, but is full of treacherous fixtures for the top five. Rovers, Byron Bay and Ballina are all away to the lower ranked teams, but the home ground advantage always adds a little bit of enthusiasm this time of year. Bangalow, Pottsville and Goonellabah are all balancing between the relegation zone and the top five, meaning every game is a must win.
The pick of the round will be Lennox Head at home to Italo Stars, with both teams in winning form. Italo Stars comfortably beat Workers 3-1 last weekend, while the Sharks demolished Workers 6-1 at the Redmens home ground. The game promises to be an exciting encounter, kicking off from 3pm Saturday.
More catch up games are scheduled for mid week and Sundays, so check the Football Far North Coast Website for the latest details
Far North Coast Football Premiership - 12th July
- Lismore Thistles v Lismore Workers T1 15:00
- Goonellabah FC v Ballina WP1 17:00
- Bangalow v Richmond Rovers Bang 2 15:00
- Pottsville Beach v Byron Bay Potts 17:00
- Lennox Head v Italo Stars Sk Hd 1 15:00
Rising stars awarded scholarships
July 2, 2008
Six rising football stars from the North Coast region have been selected from hundreds of junior players across Northern NSW to receive a McDonald’s Northern NSW Football Scholarship.
The players were presented with a cheque for $500 by local McDonald’s licensee, Scott Campbell, and Northern NSW Football to help further their training and development in the sport.
The scholarship winners are:
- Danielle Creighton, Richmond Hill, aged 13.
- Ruby Edwards, Clovass, 14.
- Samuel Robson, Lennox Head, 14.
- Shani Lauf, Federal, 17
- Ryan Cole, Sapphire Beach, 13.
- Tanya de Boer, Lismore Heights.
Rovers men, Lennox women in soccer’s Champions Cup
June 4, 2008
Richmond Rovers men’s and Lennox Head women’s soccer teams will compete in the Northern Champions Cup this weekend in Coffs Harbour.
The Northern Champions Cup is a champions league style competition with the 2007 champion clubs from Coffs Harbour, Armidale/Tamworth, Port Macquarie and Football Far North Coast all competing.
The best-of-the-best concept is a joint venture between the four involved zones and aims to establish a long-term competition where both grand final winners and pointscore champions will compete regularly.
“FFNC is excited at the prospect this tournament offers our senior teams. It is the only competition of its type in Northern NSW and really gives everyone the opportunity to take their club and game to new levels,” Football Far North Coast General Manager Matt Kelso said.
Rovers look to extend lead in Premier Division Soccer
May 23, 2008
Round Six of the Football Far North Coast Premier Division Soccer Competition will continue this weekend, with a few key match ups taking place.
Richmond Rovers will take on Byron Bay at Byron, with the Rams looking to bounce back after a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Lennox Head last Saturday. Rovers could look to extend their lead at the top of the table, giving them some breathing space as the come into the tough part of the draw.
Ballina faces the tough task of travelling to Italo Stars on Saturday night, with both sides needing to take points to stay in contention, despite being at opposite ends of the table.
Lennox Head should look to continue good form against Goonellabah, and Bangalow should go in as favourites against Thistles at Bangalow.
The other crucial match will come when Pottsville host Lismore Workers. Both sides are struggling for points early on, and a win over their rival at this stage of the season could be crucial in the relegation battle at the end of the season. Both sides will look to score plenty of goals, as a draw could see both teams lagg behind the early pace.
Far North Coast Premier Division Soccer Fixtures for Round Six - 24th May 2008
- Byron Bay v Richmond Rovers BB 17:00
- Italo Stars v Ballina Star1 17:00
- Pottsville Beach v Lismore Workers Potts 17:00
- Bangalow v Lismore Thistles Bang 1 17:00
- Lennox Head v Goonellabah FC Sk Hd 1 17:00
Visit the Football Far North Coast Website for more draws or late changes
