SL1 Round 7: PASC vs Adelaide Blue Eagles

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Thu 06 Apr 2023 18:00 — Sat 08 Apr 2023 11:30

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*STATE LEAGUE 1 – 2023* **Thursday April 6 – Round 7 Scheduled Match times: Thursday 6th April Reserves 6:00pm \| Seniors 8:15pm Saturday 8th April U18’s 9:30am**

~ Senior Coaching Staff ~

Senior
Head Coach
Steven Hughes

Steven Hughes

Reserves
Head Coach
Joe Allison

U18
Head Coach
Isaac Sesay

Goalkeeper
Coach
Zaid Mussissi

Assistant
Coaches
Steve McManus
James Coley

Team
Manager
Tony Vella

Team
Manager
Anthony Phillips

Assistant
Coach
David Adjassou

Team
Manager
Alex Bulach

Trainer
Tyler Capelluti

*~ Club History - A Look Back in Time ~*
Round 1 of the inaugural ‘Premier League’ kicked off on Saturday 9 April 1994 and ran until 20 August 1994 – 21 rounds were played, plus Finals. Pirates played Raiders at John Hart Reserve, later to be known as ‘Pirate Park’.
	PIRATES Keith Bradford Ivan Hudoba Leo Maio Alex Badounas Chris Groom Joe Berlingeri Nek Klirononomos Heath Robertson Paul Ellul Paul Martin David Limareff Sava Athanasiadis George Haralabakis Bill Misialidis	RAIDERS Cindric Grdovic Ljubic Cameliri Slager Karapetis Jurkovic Barnett Rodriguez Carreno Radic F. Miller Anastasiou Kuzman
Unfortunately Pirates lost this match 0-2
Mike Barnett from the Raiders squad later coached the Pirates from 1998 – 2000 and Juan Rodriguez played for the Pirates in 2002. The Coach for the Pirates at the time was Joe Larecki, the Team Manager was Drew Baxter, Grandfather of current Pirate player Jordan Fighera. The Secretaries Message for the opening of the Premier League was as follows:

	I would like to say welcome to members, players & supporters of the Port Adelaide Lion ‘PIRATES’ and the Adelaide CSC ‘Raiders’ on this historic day, the opening of the inaugural season of the S.A.S.F. ‘Premier League’. We here at John Hart Reserve invite you all to make use of our bar and catering facilities during the afternoon. You are also most welcome in the Clubrooms after the match. During the ‘off season’ we have recruited some new blood to help bolster our playing ranks, these players are: George Haralabakis & Bill Misailidis (both ex Olympians), Chris Groom & Joe Berlingeri (ex Para Hills), both of these players were members of the Australian High Schools (U/20) team that toured Hong Kong & China earlier this year (1994). Chris being the Captain of that team. Sava Athanasiadis, Nek Klironomos & Heath Robertson (West Adelaide). The ‘Dairy Vale’ Federation Cup this season was held pre-season where our first team was unlucky to go down to the Salisbury ‘Bears’ in the second half of extra time, in the first Semi-final, bad luck lads, a commendable effort. The U/23 team was also knocked out of the Cup in the first round against Enfield City, this game also went to extra time, our boys finishing the game with only 10 men after Goalkeeper David Limareff received a bad knock and had to leave the field. Our U/19 side under Tony Tkalec have swept all before them in their Cup chase and have qualified to contest the Final later in the year, well done Tony and boys, you are doing us proud. On a less brighter note I have to report that two of our U/19 players have sustained serious injuries. Roman Holovati (Fractured Ankle) received his injury in a trial and should be back training with us in the next month or so, however Giovanni Lara, a very promising youngster, playing only his second match for us received a double fracture to the lower leg that had to be plated and is likely to be out for at least 12 months. Get well soon boys. I would like to wish all teams the best of luck for today and hope our Premier League campaign is a rewarding one for us and the game of soccer. Gene Lomman – Club Secretary
The Senior team went on to take out the Minor Premiership for 1994.

*~ Getting to Know You - The Players ~*
Each edition we will be highlighting a player from the Senior playing group, so you get to know a bit about each of the players who play for the club. This week we take a slightly different approach as we pay homage to Stevie Pepper who has recently left the playing group. Thank you for your great service over the past few years Stevie!
What is your name?	Steven Pepper
How old are you?	29
What position(s) do you play?	Centre Back
How long have you been playing soccer?	25 years
What has been the biggest influence on your career?	My Dad and uncles
What is the best piece of advice you've received in football or life in general?	Whatever you do….give it 100%
What would be one piece of advice that you'd offer to any up-and-coming junior players?	Never be beaten because of lack of effort.
What is your favorite soccer team?	Liverpool
Who is your favorite soccer player?	Steven Gerrard
What is your pre-game routine?	A walk down at the beach with my son.
What is your favorite soccer memory?	Getting hit in the head at my first training as a kid by my Dad.
What is your biggest soccer accomplishment?	Winning the NPL finals series and SL2 promotion
What do you think makes a great soccer player?	Mental toughness (abililty to stay focused, determination, competitive spirit, ability to perform under pressure)
What is your favorite soccer drill or exercise?	Every shooting drill
What is your favorite thing about playing soccer?	Playing with your mates.
How do you like to celebrate a goal?	Grab the corner flag and use it like a spear.
What is your favorite soccer tournament or competition to play in?	SL2 have to travel far every game.
Who is the toughest opponent you've ever faced?	Anthony Costa

The NPL Pep Talk Podcast

Pirates Cult Hero, Stevie Pepper, is joined each week by Pep Baldino to talk all things FSA NPL. Have a listen and support the boys as they take on the 2023 season! This week, Stevie updates us on his Trial Diaries and the boys review the week that was.

*~ Getting to Know You - The Committee ~*
Also, each edition we'll be sharing a bit about members of the club committee. This way you get to know who the people are that are driving this great club to be the best club in the country!
What is your name?	Dave MacMaster
What is your role on the committee?	Secretary
What inspired you to become a member of the club committee?	To give something back to this great club.
What do you hope to achieve as a member of the committee?	Integrate our club values into the governance of the club
How long have you been involved with soccer?	5 years with Pirates - before that social player and fan
What is your favourite soccer memory?	2016 A League Grand Final. Adeliade United v Western Sydney
Do you have a favourite soccer team or player?	Rangers FC
Have you ever played soccer? If so, what position did you play?	As a child-Goalkeeper /Defender - Social indoor
Have you been involved with any other sports or activities? If so, which ones?	Swimming
What are some of your interests and hobbies outside of soccer?	Running, cycling, bit of DIY