THURSDAY 7th DECEMBER 2006 - WOLVES VISION EPISODE 1
WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBER 2006 - WOLVES NEW Football Committee in Place
As a further indication of the changing face of the Wolves, a new committee has been formed to handle the football affairs of the club.
The Wolves have progressed through a period of transition over the last 12 months.
It was recognised that the club would need to reposition itself within the football landscape after the final year of the National Soccer League. This transition has not been easy as the club had struggled to come to terms with the differing requirements of the NSW Premier League in terms of resource availability, playing staff, long term strategy etc.
The past 12 months have seen a period of restructure. The club has positioned itself to represent the best interests of the entire football community and to become more closely aligned with its support base. The club sees itself as the pathway that all talented players within the region will take to move on to further advancements in the football world. At the same time our commitment to the young people of the region has taken an ever more important position within the club. We are committed to continuing our schools programmes, always looking to improve our development programmes, creating alliances with other respected football bodies within the area such as the Illawarra Junior Soccer Association and Coerver from a development point of view.
The future of the Wolves is inextricably connected to the development at Lysaghts which we see as providing a true home for football in the area.
The site already includes the administrative base for:-
The Wollongong Wolves
Illawarra Junior Soccer Association
Illawarra Women’s Soccer Association
Illawarra Stingrays
Illawarra Amateur Football Association
Wollongong Olympic Soccer Club
One of the first priorities of this new committee is to see the full integration of football onto the site. The new committee members all have links to football in one manner or the other and a strong desire to see the Wolves re-establish their links with the football community of the Illawarra. At the same time the committee is intent on providing the right environment for the development of young players and subsequent evolution of a strong and stable club.
The Committee Members are:-
Craig Osborne – Russell McLelland Brown Lawyers – Chairperson
John Ashley – South Coast Graphics
Mirko Milic – Keira Ford
Vic Cuoco – Verekers Lawyers
John Lambert – Lambert Kitchens
Andrew Byron – Football Express
Max Chiodo – South Coast Graphics
Val Zanotto – Wollongong City Councillor
David Wallace – Wolves Supporters Group Co-Coordinator and Wolves Education Officer
We believe that this committee is fully equipped to integrate the Wolves into the Illawarra Football landscape and commence a strong period of growth for the club in tandem with the development of Lysaghts for the benefit of all football stakeholders of the Illawarra.
FRIDAY 1st DECEMBER 2006 - WOLVES sign former Australian Under 20 Youth International
The Wollongong Wolves are very excited about their latest signing for the upcoming 2007 NSW Premier League season. Defender Wayne Heath has signed for the coming season after spending the past year and a half with Craiova FC in the Romanian First Division.
The 23 year old found it hard to adjust to lifestyle requirements in Romania and sees the upcoming NSW Premier League as an opportunity to press his claims for an A-League birth in the future.
Currently living in Brisbane he will move to the Illawarra in the New Year to commence his pre season training with his new squad mates, Wayne played for Brisbane Strikers in the old National League and lists being in the Australian team that beat Brazil in the Under 20 Youth World Cup in the UAE as a career highlight.
He has worked previously with John Turner at Bonnyrigg White Eagles and believes that Turner will be able to help him achieve his goals.
The signing of Heath brings to 17 the number of players signed by the Wolves for the upcoming season.
An informal get together is planned for lunch time Saturday 2nd December at the Orb Bowling Club at Figtree commencing at 12 midday. Wolves supporters can drop in and meet some of the players as they begin preparations for the new season.
FRIDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2006 - WOLVES Invite ALL to the MEET the PLAYERS BBQ on DECEMBER 2nd
The Wolves will be holding a meet the players barbecue on Saturday 2nd December 2006 at the front of The Orb Bowling Club.
Head coach John Turner and all the Wolves favourites and new signings will be getting together for an informal barbecue and greet and meet.
The barbecue will commence at 12.00 midday and John has expressed a desire to have the players together prior to the Christmas period to outline some broad brushed plans and expectations for the new season.
TUESDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2006 - WOLVES Sign Former IFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Photo Courtesy of the Illawarra Mercury
The Wolves have signed former IFA Player of the Year for 2005 Denis Jurjevic on a loan arrangement from IFA Premier League side South Coast United.
An exciting attacking player, Jurjevic is sure to add flair and pace to the Wolves squad.
His signing is an example of one of the long term strategies of the club in providing opportunities for the best players of the local IFA Premier League to expose and advance themselves in a higher level of football.
The Wolves are grateful to South Coast United in allowing Denis to come to the Wolves on a loan arrangement as his contractual obligations with that club covered the 2007 season.
His signing brings to 15 the number of players who have signed for the 2007 NSW Premier League. The club expects to be able to make additional announcements over the coming fortnight with regards to other players it will have on its roster for the 2007 season.
WEDNESDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2006 - CHIMA Returns to the DEN
Exciting Nigerian striker and one time Wolves Golden Boot winner Chimaobi Nwaogazi or “Chima” as he is known, has re-joined the club after a period playing with Bankstown in the NSW Premier League.
Always a popular figure with supporters his signing is expected to generate further
confidence for the coming season within the club and supporters alike.
Chima cites that the fact that The Wolves” gave him his first opportunity in senior football in this country” as one of the major considerations in him “coming back to the Den”.
He is looking forward to meeting up with his many friends in the region and hopes to reacquaint himself with Wolves supporters by scoring as many goals as possible.
He also believes that it will benefit him working under John Turner and John Calleja once more.
His signing continues the Wolves playing roster buildup for the coming season. The club believes that the signing of these experienced players will generate the correct environment for the education of the younger players in our senior club. Our youth team will comprise predominantly 17 year olds and the experience of training and at times playing alongside these players will only be beneficial for their own advancement.
WEDNESDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2006 - WOLVES announce further signings
The Wollongong Wolves continue to assemble their playing roster for the 2007 NSW Premier League Season. The following players have agreed to play with the Wolves in 2007:-
Ben Blake: - Experienced defender and ex Wolves player and captain returns to the club after more recently playing with Dandaloo in the Illawarra Premier League.
Danial Cummins: - Experienced defender or midfielder and ex Wolves player also returns to the club after more recent stints with Sutherland in the NSW Premier League and Wollongong United in the Illawarra Premier League.
Michael West: - Exciting 22 year old left sided wing back joins the club after stints with Brentford in the UK and more recently Picton Rangers in the Illawarra Premier League.
The club is sure that these players will add overall strength and balance to the squad as it grows.
Negotiations continue with a number of other players and these will be announced over the coming weeks.
FRIDAY 27th OCTOBER 2006 - WOLVES sign former Youth International
The Wollongong Wolves today announced the signing of former Serbia & Montenegro Youth International Ivan Vojdovic. Ivan has abitions on one day playing in the A-LEAGUE and looks like setting the world on fire for the Wolves in the hope he may be picked up by an A-LEAGUE franchise. <<View Ivan's Profile>>
WEDNESDAY 25th OCTOBER 2006 - WOLVES Youth Squad Announced
The Wollorngong Wolves have completed a thorough set of trials and have "Officially" announced their Youth Squad for the 2007 Vodafone NSW Premier League.
The team has just 5 returning from last seasons team but are having some Wolves Juniors returning back to the Den after stints with other Premier League outfits.
With the new coaching staff of Former Wolves "greats" Peter Willis & Richard Lloyd the season promises to be a far more successful one than last season.
Dale Blundell
Ahmed Badawy *
Nathan Minutello
Jacob Miller
Aaron Bugno
Brent Farnsworth
Josh Price
Daniel Pisani
Kris Atkinson
Mathew Harvey
Joel Harvey
Adrian Karakolevski
Josh Swinton
Matt Cropper
Trent Worthington *
Ryan Olender *
Daniel Collison *
Paul Tanceski
Karouna Micheal * Peter Willis Coach
Richard Lloyd Assistant Coach
Steve Gabriel Assistant
*played in Youth Grade last season for the Wolves
THURSDAY 19th OCTOBER 2006 - WEB CAM RUNNING
A webcam service has begun showing the development of the Wolves new home ground at Lysaghts Recreation Grounds at Figtree. www.wolves.com.au will be keeping you up to date as possible with any new developments as this exciting new era of FOOTBALL encaptures the Illawarra Region.
The changing face of FOOTBALL UNITING together at the new Complex is more than taking shape. Along with the development there is a sense of real ownership for the Football Community. Football Express has opened recently on the site and it aims to service the Football Community with the best products and prices on all FOOTBALL products like Supporters clothing (Wolves, Socceroos, A-League and Overseas), boots, balls (including custom designed balls specific for your clubs), custom playing strips, Equipment (training, goal nets, corner flags etc.), souvenirs and much more.
Along with Football Express the site now hosts the Wollongong Wolves, Illawarra Junior Soccer Association, Illawarra Womens Soccer Association & Illawarra Amatuer Football Association just to name a few. It is the vision that one day ALL FOOTBALL Administration will be housed at this new purpose built complex.
Click on the image below to go to the Development Pages and keep up to date on this revolutionary vision for Football in the Illawarra.
MONDAY 16th OCTOBER 2006 - Coerver and Wolves Juniors Providing Development Pathway
In what can only be described as a move in the right direction, and in an endeavour to give the talented young players of the Illawarra a clear view of where they are heading Glen Fontana of The Coerver Academy and Dennis Trevor of the Wollongong Wolves Juniors have for the first time pooled their ideas and resources in the following manner:-
a)To supply a continuous program that will equip the player with the necessary skills, know how and tactical awareness to challenge for success at the highest level.
b)To create a visible pathway that will see a number of players in the short term participate in the IJSA Metropolitan League Grade 12 side of 2007.
c)Endeavour in the mid term to hopefully bring a number of players to the necessary standard so as to be selected for the Grade 13 Premier Youth League side at the Wolves for season 2008.
This is an exciting development for the young players of the Illawarra. It is hoped that this will be a forerunner to a totally structured programme that leads players from the age of 8 all the way to the Wolves youth and first grade squad. Further progression to representative honors would then be the aim. The Illawarra area is recognised as producing many talented players. The Wolves are extremely pleased that the main contributors to the youth development process of this area are pooling their resources to give talented young players every opportunity to achieve success in football.
Jock Morlando
Wollongong Wolves
WEDNESDAY 11th OCTOBER 2006 - WOLFIES HOWL IN QUEENSLAND
The Wolves Juniors U/13 & U/14 teams competed in the Gold Coast Champions Cup last week. The U/13's made it to the semi final, bowing out 1-0 to Rochdale Rovers The U/14's won, defeating Loganholme 3-0 in the final. On the way to the final, they scored 29 goals for and conceded only 2 against The boys played some very good football and thoroughly deserved to win the cup.
THURSDAY 5th OCTOBER 2006 - VACANCIES AVAILABLE for SCHOOL HOLIDAY'S SOCCER CLINIC
THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2006 - SELECTION TRIALS WOLLONGONG WOLVES YOUTH G20 PREMIER LEAGUE 2007
Wolves Youth Under 20 team trials will be held at The Lysaght Recreation Grounds on:-
Wednesday 11th October,
Thursday 12th October
& Friday 13th October. All intending triallists for the Under 20 youth team should arrive at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start.
For further information contact the Wolves office on 4226 3988
THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2006 - SELECTION TRIALS WOLLONGONG WOLVES JUNIORS PREMIER YOUTH LEAGUE 2007
In accordance with Soccer NSW instructions selection trials cannot commence until Saturday 21st October 2006 and because of the condensed time frame all interest players should attend:- Centenary Oval, Five Islands Road, Cringila as follow:-
Grade 13 - Saturday 21st October 2006 9.00am & Sunday 22nd October 2006 9.00am
Grade 14 - Saturday 21st October 2006 11.00am & Sunday 22nd October 2006 11.00am
Grade 15 - Saturday 21st October 2006 1.00pm & Sunday 22nd October 2006 1.00pm
Grade 16 - Saturday 21st October 2006 3.00pm & Sunday 22nd October 2006 3.00pm
Grade 18 - Tuesday 24th October 2006 6.00pm &
Wednesday 25th October 2006 6.00pm
Plus Other dates during the week ending Saturday 28th October 2006 as the selection panels may deem necessary.
N.B * Shin Pads must be worn * Bring along water bottles and sunscreen lotion D K Trevor Secretary (0409 660 929)
THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2006- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To the Wolves mighty Under 16 team which will play Marconi this Saturday 16/9/06 @ 1.30pm at Sydney Unitied’s home ground @ Edensor Park in the Grand Final of The NSW Premier League.
The success of this team over the season is further evidence of the abundance of young talent available in Wollongong. It is a testament to the skill and dedication of players, coaches and officials involved with not only this team but all of the Wolves youth teams.
The senior club is proud of the accomplishments of the junior teams and we wish the Under 16 team great success this weekend.
Go out there and enjoy the Grand Final experience boys. Keep training and playing hard and I look forward to the day that I can see you wearing the senior team strip representing the Wolves and Wollongong.
Go you Wolves!!!!!!!!!! Signed JOCK MORLANDO Chief Executive Officer
Wollongong Wolves
WEDNESDAY 16th AUGUST 2006 - Wolves Remember Mario Mastroianni
On Thursday the 17th August we will be holding a little quiet get together
to in remembrance of Mario Mastroianni. We will have a BBQ in the
Lysaghts BBQ Area commencing at 7.00pm. Please contact me at the Wolves
office to confirm your attendance on 4226 3988. The bar will be open for you
to purchase drinks.
SATURDAY 12th AUGUST 2006 - Wolves JUNIORS FINAL ROUND before the FINALS
The Wollongong
Wolves Juniors last home & way games for the season against APIA are on Sat 12/8/06 at Centenary Oval, Cringila. Both U16's and U18's are semi-final bound. Arguably the best game of the day should be the U16's with APIA being the only real team with a chance of knocking this side out of top 3. Wolves overall in club championship are lying 5th. Both U16's & 18's have beaten top side (Marconi) this year. Get along to see our FUTURE STARS of FOOTBALL.
SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006 - Wolves avoid wooden spoon
The Wollongong Wolves have avoided the Wooden Spoon after defeating Sydney Olympic 2-1 tonight in Sydney. The job now is firmly fixed on building for next season with preparations already in place to ensure the club builds a stronger playing roster. There are already a number of players either signed or in the process of signing for the new season. Coach John Turner will sure to spring some surprises in the coming months with some high profile players already expressing their interest.
The Wolves finished of the season on a good note with this win and despite some results this season there are some definate talented players who have progressed this season.
In the earlier game the Youth Grade finished off their year in an unfortunate 4-0 defeat.
Keep posted on www.wolves.com.au for all the news about the new season and the other exciting developments over the next few months. 2007 will be the year that the mighty Wolves will return to their former glory! We will come back from behind the shadows and howl once more!
SUNDAY 18th JUNE 2006 - Wolves go down to PREMIERS - BLACKTOWN at WIN
The Wollongong Wolves have suffered a 2-0 defeat to the hands of NEWLY crowned CHAMPIONS - BLACKTOWN. The 2-0 win for BLACKTOWN sealed the Premiership for the DEMONS. The Wolves will now look to their last game next weekend in SYDNEY against SYDNEY OLYMPIC as their last chance to get off the bottom of the ladder. The Wolves under 20's also lost today suffering a heavy defeat 7-0 in the earlier game.
SUNDAY 4th JUNE 2006 - Wolves fail at home to Parramatta
The Wollongong Wolves have slipped back to last on the Vodafone Premier League ladder after a 1-0 loss to Parramatta FC today at WIN STADIUM. John Turner's team have just 2 games left to avoid the dredded Wooden Spoon for 2006. With the new league all teams were given 1 years grace and such a finish will avoid relegation for the new season ahead. In the earlier game the Young Wolves went down 2-1 to Parramatta and are also trying to avoid the same fate as our senior team.
TUESDAY 30th MAY 2006 - Junior Wolves in action at home again this weekend
The Wollongong Wolves Juniors
play Gladsville Spirit (old northern spirit), this Saturday (3/6/06) at home. U14's have 3 wins and draw from last 4 games; 15's Win and draw from last 2 16's 2 wins and draw 18's 3 wins so most teams are on winning run.
The JUNIOR WOLVES play at CENTENARY FIELD, CRINGILA - The kick off time are - U13's @9am U14's @ 10.15am U15's @ 11.40am U16's @ 1.15pm U18's @ 3.00pm so get down and support the Young WOLVES!
SUNDAY 28th MAY 2006 - What a difference a week makes as Wolves lose 5-1 to Manly United FC
The Wollongong Wolves have suffered a demorilising 5-1 defeat to Manly this afternoon. After winning in fine style last week with a solid defensive pattern today the flood gates opened with only a late consolation goal to Adam Casey in the final few minutes to get the Wolves on the scoresheet. In the earlier game a goal to David Boscoscuro wasn't enough to get the Youth team into the winners list when they once again conceeded a late goal to end in a 1-1 draw.
SUNDAY 21st MAY 2006 - Wolves sink Marconi
Vodafone Premier League front runners Marconi have had a rude awakening at WIN Stadium today. After Marconi lost points last week a resiliant Wolves fought out a hard earned 2-0 Victory this afternoon. A first half strike to Tony Perenich got the Wolves a 1-0 advantage that they took to half time and Chris Price sunk the Stallions and took the Wolves to a 2-0 lead midway through the second half. The result was a welcome reward for a young and enthusiastic side who excited the crowd on hand with a great display.
In the earlier game the Wolves Youth grade led for 88 minutes of the match 1-0 but conceeded a goal 2 minutes before time to earn a respectable 1-1 draw.
FRIDAY 19th MAY 2006 - Western Grandstand Plans Unveiled to the Public
The WOLVES Lysaghts project is building momentum and if you are a Broadband user you can now view a 15MB Graphic illustrating the new structure waiting to get started on the Western Side of the Lysaghts Complex at Figtree.
SUNDAY 14th MAY 2006 - WOLVES defeated by A.P.I.A.
The WOLVES have dropped to last place on the Vodafone Premier League table following today's round. With Marconi losing to last placed Parramatta FC in a boil over and our 3-0 loss to A.P.I.A. it has meant that we have dropped to outright last.
A.P.I.A. started the scoring in the 37th minute and with the game poised to swing either way the Wolves were caught out on the counter late in the game with A.P.I.A. scoring their final two goals in the final ten minutes against the run of play. The Wolves play Marconi next week at WIN STADIUM and will be hoping that Marconi's shock form continues for one more week.
THURSDAY 11th MAY 2006 - WOLVES GOLF DAY
The WOLVES GOLF DAY is on again - MONDAY 19th JUNE 2006 at PORT KEMBLA GOLF COURSE. So join us now for what is traditionally a very FUN DAY and a great chance to mix with the Players and other SPONSORS of the Club. See form below for FULL DETAILS.
WEDNESDAY 10th MAY 2006 - Young JUNIOR WOLVES at HOME this SATURDAY
Saturday's Round of JUNIOR WOLVES on 13/5/2006 is a home game against Penrith Neapen United. After 11 rounds the U16's & 18's are both 2nd and the U14's are starting to surge with 3 wins from their last 4 games. A great canteen is available and entry is FREE plus we now have videos to purchase of all games. Come along and see tomorrow's champions TODAY!
The JUNIOR WOLVES play at CENTENARY FIELD, CRINGILA - The kick off time are - U13's @9am U14's @ 10.15am U15's @ 11.40am U16's @ 1.15pm U18's @ 3.00pm so get down and support the Young WOLVES!
SUNDAY 7th MAY 2006 - Young WOLVES unlucky not to get a point
In today's First Grade match the Wolves started terribly with an early lapse of concentration which saw former Wolves player Sean Babic played a neat step over to lay it back to Chima Nwaogazi who blasted into our net from close range. 1-0 to Bankstown after just 2 minutes. The Wolves hit back after a good through ball to Casey who made space out to the right who fired into the goal mouth and got Aliffi on the end of his cross and fired home the equaliser just 10 minutes before half time.
The Wolves started the second half much the same as they finished it off but a silly foul in the area gave Bankstown a penalty which was converted in the 9th minute by Chima who scored his second. Shortly after it was 3 - 1 when Babic headed in on his knees from a lob from Chima. On the 15th minute mark of the second half an absolute screamer from well over 25m out from Vedran Jaganjac who fired a bullet into the top of the net to peg the scores back to 3-2 and a Wolves revival looked well and truly on the cards.
The remainder of the match was a real dogfight by the WOLVES and they were unlucky not to get a draw in the end.
SUNDAY 7th MAY 2006 - Young WOLVES unlucky not to get a point
In today's match the young Wolves started with alot of promise and had ample chances to start the scoring but for about 3 or 4 brilliant saves by the Lions keeper. A screaming curling effort by Breagan O'Connor was thwarted by the Keeper who touched it out and over the top left corner to keep his side at 0-0. It wasn't until the 40th minute when a sharp goal was taken by the Lions. The second half started nervously for the Wolves and they went behind 2-0 after a great strike by a "ROONEY" look alike who buried it in our goal. The Wolves didn't give up though and were back in the game just two minutes later when a superb free kick from Kurt Saterdag found the top corner and pegged it back to 2-1. The Wolves should have leveled the scores but were denied what looked like a certain Penalty when Jason D'amico was fouled in the area.
The Wolves attacked throughout the remainder of the match but could not level the scores.
THURSDAY 4th MAY 2006 - More Progress on Lysaghts Development
The Wolves welcomed the light towers to the Lysaght Sporting precinct today as Stage 1 of their long term plans get underway. These towers should be erected over the next week or two prior to work commencing on the Western Grandstand at the site . <<MORE>>
SATURDAY 29th APRIL 2006 - SYDNEY UNITED 5 - WOLVES 1
The Wolves have had a hard football lesson tonight at WIN Stadium against a star studded outfit. Sydney United controlled the match after the Wolves started the scoring. Daniel Aliffi scored a penalty for the Wolves early on in the first half after he was fouled inside the box. It was all Sydney United after that and they took their chances well. Halftime was 3-1 to Sydney United and it was no different in the second half for the unfortunate Wolves. The Wolves suffered a further blow when they had Steve Hayes marched for his second yellow later in the second half. The Fulltime score was a clear indication of the quality of player Sydney United had when PABLO CARDOZO scored after coming on from the bench.
SATURDAY 29th APRIL 2006 - Wolves Youth Grade team struggle
The Wolves Youth team have gone down 4-0 to Sydney United in the lead up to tonights First Grade clash between the two clubs. Sydney United had a star studded youth grade team with no fewer than 4 players who have started for Sydney United in First Grade. After going into half time at 4-0 the young Wolves performed solid in the second half and were unlucky not to get on the scoreboard.
WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL 2006 - Wolves Continental Cup run comes to an end
The Wolves have been beaten 2-0 in tonights Continental Cup tie with APIA Leichardt in Sydney. The Wolves had many chances to get on the score sheet but it was APIA who scored in the crucial moments of the match to edge out the Wolves. With the score at 0-0 and half time almost upon them APIA won a penalty and converted to make it 1-0 at the break. Their second goal came in the final 10 minutes of the match and sealed a 2-0 victory. The Wolves now concentrate on searching for an improved performance against Sydney United on Saturday night at WIN Stadium, Wollongong. Get down to the game and support the team. Kick off is 5pm for First Grade whilst the Under 20's kick off at 2.30pm.
MONDAY 24th APRIL 2006 - Supporters Bus to CONTINENTAL CUP Wedenesday 26th April
Please Call the WOLVES Office on 02 4226 3988 to book your seat on the SUPPORTERS BUS to the Wollongong Wolves v APIA Leichardt, Continental Cup game at LAMBERT PARK on WEDNESDAY Night. Tickets are just $10 return for the bus trip. The Bus is leaving the FRATERNITY CLUB Fairy Meadow at 5pm on Wednesday. Please CALL to BOOK your SEAT!
SATURDAY 22nd APRIL 2006 - TURNER'S TROOPS turn tide on the Sharks
John Turner's transformation of the young Wolves is arguably seeing almost instant results for the Club. Tonight the Wolves travelled up the F6 to Sutherland to take on the SHIRE SHARKS and have come away with a 2-1 win. Goals to Steven Hayes and Andrew Lazarou got the points for the hungry Wolves. In the earlier game the G20 Youth team went down 1-0.
FRIDAY 14th APRIL 2006 - JUNIOR Wolves and EASTER School Holidays COACHING Clinics
The Junior Wolves have a double header at home this weekend v's St George Sat 15/4 and Sutherland Mon 17/4. Entry is Free and a Great Canteen is on hand. Our U16 & U18's are both still undefeated and are both lying 2nd on the table. The Wolves Juniors are 4th on Club Championship overall. The kick off time are - U13's @9am U14's @ 10.15am U15's @ 11.40am U16's @ 1.15pm U18's @ 3.00pm so get down and support the Young WOLVES!
COACHING CLINIC - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
Want to give your kids some extra pointers during the Holidays and also have some fun at the same time? If your answer was yes then download the application for our Coaching Clinic. Click on the link below or Call the WOLVES OFFICE on 4226 3988 for more!
THURSDAY 13th APRIL 2006 - Wollongong Wolves 3 defeated Dandaloo Lions 2 - Continental Cup Round 3
The Wolves have scored a final minute winner in the second period of extra time over Dandaloo Lions. The match featured a young Wolves outfit still trying to get back to some type of normality with a number of off field distractions to overcome.
The Wolves also had a number of players missing from their line up including prolific goalscorer Adam Casey who was away with the QANTAS U-23s Training squad in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. With Adam away and Tony Perenich out injured the Wolves started the match without a recongnised striker. Daniel Aliffi and Wayne Gibson former midfielders had the arduous task in stepping up into the striking roles, but the young Wolves with a bench full of Youth Graders won through on the night.
TUESDAY 11th APRIL 2006 - EASTER MONDAY Re-Scheduled Times for ILLAWARRA FOOTBALL FANS!
The Wollongong Wolves next VODAFONE NSW PREMIER LEAGUE home game will be on Easter Monday, 17 th April 2006 at Win Stadium against 6 th placed Sydney Olympic.
• Under 20's Kick off – 3.30pm
• First Grade kick off – 6.00pm
The rescheduling of the day and kick off time has been made in an effort to remove any conflict with kick off times of the IFA Bert Bampton Cup matches that afternoon.
The Wollongong Wolves will take on Dandaloo in the Continental Tyres Cup Round 3 match this Wednesday Night at Crehan Park , Cringila kick off 7.30pm .
TUESDAY 11th APRIL 2006 - JOHN TURNER RETURNS to the WOLFDEN
The Wolves have announced that John Turner will once again Coach the Team after Eddie Tessoro resigned during the week. "JT" had previously
an arguably successful stint with the Club in the final NSL season of 2004 where he guided a young team to within 1 win of the SEMI FINALS. It is a welcome return to the club in the view of the clubs fans who have been distanced since the end of the NSL back in 2004.
John has urged all the old fans to return to the club and support his young side.
To hear a statement from Jock Morlando (General Manager) - CLICK HERE (Sorry for poor audio quality)
READ TODAY'S ILLAWARRA MERCURY for the FULL STORY!
You can show your support by attending the WOLVES v DANDALOO game on WEDNESDAY Night 12th April at CREHAN PARK, CRINGILA in the CONTINENTAL CUP Round 3 match. Kick off is at 7.30pm.
SATURDAY 8th APRIL 2006 - 2005 League Champions defeat WOLVES
In a week of dissapiontment for the club where it finds itself rebuilding an already rebuilt season, a young Wolves side have gone down to the reigning League Champions Blacktown 6-1. In a determined start to the match the WOLVES looked like the better side and were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet. Blacktown scored 4 goals within the final 15 minutes of the first half and the first 15 minutes of the second half. The Wolves replied by
Kurt Saterdag in the 69th minute but could not peg back the determined Blacktown outfit who got 2 more late goals in the game to take the score to an unfair reflection of the game.
The Wolves will hopefully announce a replacement to the Coaching job early this week.
In the G20 Youth team the young Wolves went down 2-0 to Blacktown.
SUNDAY 2nd APRIL 2006 - PERENICH Returns to the DEN and stars in a HOWLING WOLVES Victory of PARRAMATTA FC
Travelling up the Freeway to visit PARRAMATTA FC with a familiar face of Tony Perinich was a master stroke by Coach Eddie Tessoro, whose WOLFPACK ripped apart Parramatta with a Howling 4-0 win. In the earlier game our young Wolves also are coming back down the F6 with ALL 3 POINTS with a strong 2-1 win.
SUNDAY 26th MARCH 2006 - WOLVES bitten by Manly FC
Our Wolves were at home tonight at WIN Stadium battling it out with Manly FC and they have gone down gallantly against a very well drilled Manly outfit. The only goal for Wollongong on the night came from Daniel Aliffi.
Final Score - Manly FC 3 defeated Wollongong WOLVES 1
SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2006 - WOLVES go down fighting at Marconi
Our Wolves travelled to Marconi tonight and for the first EXPLOSIVE half the young Wolves swung into action and were on fire. Three first half goals to the Wolves sent them to the break full of confidence. Goals to Daniel Aliffi (16, 38 min) and Adam Casey (30 min) looked like the young Wolves had well and truly turned the corner after their first win last week. HT - Wolves 3-1
However a Tony Farriah hatrick and a Buenovoglia Penalty and another final goal in the dying seconds of the game would hand Marconi an entertaining win. It was a galant display by the Wolves and many at the ground said the Wolves had been the best side to visit Marconi so far this year!
Final Score - MARCONI 5 defeated Wollongong WOLVES 3
G20 - Marconi 3 defeated Wolves 0
MONDAY 13th MARCH 2006 - WOLVES JUNIORS Howling Too!
Our Junior wolves had big weekend with 4 wins and a draw away from home against Gladesville Spirit (old Northern Spirit). Get all results for the NSW Premier Youth League along with match reports for the Junior Wolves on their very own Website.
Next home game for the JUNIOR WOLVES is against Manly United this Sat 18/3/2006 U13's start at 9.00am BHP Ground at Cringila. Great canteen & the Best Bacon & Egg rolls on the coast.
SUNDAY 12th MARCH 2006 - Casey Hat Trick Earns Wolves First Win
The Wollongong Wolves are bringing ALL 3 Points home to Wollongong tonight following their outstanding come from behind victory over the Bankstown Lions. It was a sensational hat trick by 19 year old Adam Casey that won it for the Wolves after they went behind 2-0 in the early stages of the second half. It was a great turn around for the Wolf Pack following 2 previous performances where they lapsed in concentration at the same stage as they swung into action tonight.
Wollongong Wolves 3 defeated Banktown Lions 2
In the earlier game the G20 youth team were unlucky to be beaten 1-0 and should have at least deserved a draw for their effort.
THURSDAY 9th MARCH 2006 - Balla Signs For 2 Years
Wolves General Manager Jock Morlando has announced -
"Former Guinean international Ballamadou Conde has committed to the Wollongong Wolves until the end of the 2007 season by signing a new contract today. The Wolves captain has also decided to relocate his young family to the Wolongong area and believes that this will help his own game and also his contribution to the team and club.
The signing of an extended contract is the first of a number of signings which are expected to follow. This will ensure that the club will start the following season with a core playing roster in place. The signing also falls in line with the club policy of following a plan of gradual growth.
Coach Eddie Tesoro is pleased to have his key player on board and part of the Wolves future plans. “He is the type of player that we can build our squad around over the coming years".
FRIDAY 3rd MARCH 2006 - WOLVES defeated by the hands of LOCALS!
Tonight's VODAFONE Premier League game at WIN STADIUM saw a cruel twist of fate when it was local players Shane McGirr and Mitchell Blowes who won the game for APIA. The 2-0 victory for APIA was orchestrated at the hands of a brace to McGirr whilst Blowes saved 3 certain goals that would have given the Wolves more than a glimmer of hope. In the earlier game the Wolves G20 youth team defeated APIA 1-0.
MONDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2006 - WOLVES Announce MAJOR SPONSOR - HORIZON Living
Wolves General Manager - Jock Morlando has announced a MAJOR SPONSOR for the Club for 2006 and 2007season's with a 1 year option. Club reaction and Horizon Living Company statements - CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2006 - Cameron De Jong Joins Wolves Reporting Team
Local Football writer Cameron De Jong will provide for us on the odd occasions a "supporters perspective" - match report. This week Cameron reports on the Wolves trip to Sydney United yesterday and their unfortunate but promising loss.
SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY 2006 - Malcolm Rowney Joins Wolves Reporting Team
Local Football writer Malcolm Rowney will provide ILLAWARRA FOOTBALL Fans with weekly reports on Wolves matches for 2006. He starts off with a full report from last weeks 2-2 draw which saw the Wolves start with a positive result as they begin their campaign for 2006. 2006 looks like an exciting time off the field and hopefully we can provide for you an exciting Website full of all the news about the areas No.1 team on the Football Pyramid. With Developments taking place in the Wolves new Den, we will also have visual updates on the Lysaght Developments as it takes shape. These updates can be seen in our Lysaghts Link above.
WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2006 - Wolves Sign New Striker
Wolves General Manager Jock Morlando has announced
" The Wollongong Wolves squad has been further strengthened with the addition of central striker Alioune Badara Ndiaye. Alioune is a 22-year two-footed striker who possesses speed and will add firepower to the Wolves squad.
Alioune comes to the Wolves after spending the last season with Gombak United in the Singaporean S-League.
Originally from Senegal, Alioune came to Australia at the age of 15 and has had previous State League experience with Melita and Blacktown City."
SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2006 - Wolves 2 - Sutherland 2
Dustin Wells has scored a last minute goal to start the Wolves season off with 1 point in their first game of 2006. The Wolves goals came from Adam Casey in the 31st minute and Dustin Wells in the 90th minute. Full Match Report Click Here
Dustin Wells
The earlier G20 game saw the young Wolves also take a point on the competition ladder for Round 1 with a 0-0 draw.
SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2006 - Wolves New Website Launched with Online Shop Coming Soon
Welcome to the new www.wolves.com.au
The Wollongong Wolves have partnered up with Football Express to provide for you an up to date website to keep the Illawarra Football Community informed with the Wolves on and off field results. We will be endeavouring to provide not only good reports, pictures and most up to date information on the team but also we will be providing the latest news with the Wollongong Wolves development at Lysaghts Recreation Ground and any other exciting features which will lead the Wolves into 2006 and beyond.
Wollongong Wolves merchandise will be available shortly via this website and we look forward to any feedback you would like to provide us to ensure we move forward and re-establish ourselves as Australia's Premier Football Club.
