SOCCER NEWLY promoted State 2 outfit Frankston Pines is looking for a senior coach. The position became vacant last week when Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor formally resigned. “I told the club in written form that I won’t be seeking re-appointment next season,” Taylor said. “I’m physically and mentally washed out. “It’s partly my problem as well as I’m a ‘boots and all’ person and if I think something needs to be done and no-one will bloody do it then I do it myself. “I gave it my all and I reached the point where I had nothing more to give –…
Author: Craig MacKenzie
SOCCER FRANKSTON Pines were the only local team to win promotion this year after the weekend’s final round of matches ended the chances of Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Skye United. However, Pines failed to win the State 3 South-East title after heading the league ladder for most of the season only to draw 0-0 away to Ashburton and finish second to Hampton East Brighton. Star Pines midfielder Jordan “Caka” Avraham was shown a straight red card in the 29th minute which made Pines’ task of breaking down a defensive-minded opponent difficult. “They well and truly parked the bus and although…
SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS and promotion are on the line for four local clubs come this weekend’s final round of the 2022 season. Frankston Pines are in touching distance of the State 3 South-East title having already secured promotion while State 1 local Mornington and State 2 neighbours Peninsula Strikers and Skye United remain in the promotion race. Pines face an away fixture against ninth-placed Ashburton on Saturday while Mornington has a mountain to climb away to title-chasing Beaumaris. Pines thrashed visitor Rowville Eagles 5-1 last weekend thanks to a Liam Baxter masterclass in off-the-ball movement and finishing. While Rowville’s best player,…
SOCCER MORNINGTON’S 2022 league season hangs in the balance and its fate is not in its own hands. With just two rounds remaining the Seagulls must win both matches and hope other results go their way if they are to realise a long-held ambition of playing in the NPL. As things stand Malvern City tops the State 1 South-East ladder on 44 points, Beaumaris is second on 42, Boroondara-Carey Eagles third on 41 and Mornington fourth on 40 with the first two teams expected to be offered places in NPL3 next season. While Malvern and Boroondara-Carey clash this weekend Beaumaris…
SOCCER MORNINGTON missed a chance to close on the State 1 South-East leaders in the race for an NPL spot when it drew 1-1 away with second-placed Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday. The Seagulls enjoyed the better of the first half with the best chance falling to Campbell Steedman inside 15 minutes but his header back across home team keeper Gavin Watson was matched by a classy save that maintained the stalemate. On the cusp of half-time a quality Josh Hine volley dipped late and rattled the bar but rebounded out and was cleared. The second half once again saw the…