Only club who has any yugo fans is altona magic(leftovers of footscray just) some still call for bratsvo jedinstvo but they literally have like 40 regular people watching them. So nothing to get worried about. All i can think os some serbs trying to start some shit but then again they barely support there own clubs

Edited by thejollyvic: 30/6/2016 05:08:09 PM

Always thought Altona were Macos.....

I thought so too

Someone want to explain what a "Yugoslav club" like Cockburn or Footscray JUST is compared to say a Serbian heritage club like Bonnyrigg or Springvale. Ignorant me has always thought that Serbian and Yugoslav nationalism is more in line with each other than Croatian or Bosnians.

Not an expert on this, but I was under the impression that Yugoslavian nationalism was some a sort of pan-Slavic movement started by Tito, who was obviously Serbian, so most "Yugoslavs" are probably Serbian, but this isn't exclusive. I remember when I was in Sarajevo a local bloke explaining that many older Bosnian Muslims still think Tito was fantastic and long for the days of Yugoslavia. Can't imagine anybody younger would identify as such.

I know a lot of younger people that still think it and they are all Serbs. In saying that though, I know a lot of people 40+ who still identify as Yugoslav rather than Serb/Croat/Bosnian/Macedonian/Montenegrin/Herzgovinian/Slovenian/etc. The amount of younger people? Not really.

Timpano tips ’20,000’ for Cup clash with Sydney FC

The Cup dream of 32 clubs in the Final Rounds begins with the draw for the Round of 32. This...

Thursday, 30 June 2016 -
Aidan Ormond @AidotheFFAEd
The youngest coach in the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 is just one of the fascinating sub-plots to Wollongong Wolves hosting Sydney FC in a clash that could smash Cup crowd records.
Wollongong Wolves’ youthful coach Jacob Timpano, just 30, said before Thursday’s draw that the Sky Blues would be the dream opponent in the FFA Cup Round of 32.
And the former Sydney FC championship-winning defender got his wish.
Timpano's Wolves will host the Sky Blues with a full house tipped for the FFA Cup Round of 32 clash in the Gong.
“Two years ago in my last season playing we drew the Mariners in the FFA Cup and we got around 7-8,000 at WIN Stadium.
“So it would a dream game coming up against Sydney FC,” Timpano told www.theffacup.com.au at Thursday’s draw.
“Sydney is my former club but also a lot of people in the Illawarra region [where Wollongong is based] follow the club.
“Down at WIN Stadium we could pack it out with 20,000.
"It’s by far the best stadium in the NSW NPL. We’re very fortunate to play our home games there.
“It’s a perfect venue, a bit under-used and it’s crying out for an A-League team to be honest,” Timpano said.
Timpano, whose career was cut short due to injury, was also coached by Sydney FC manager Graham Arnold in the Olyroos campaign of 2008.
And the young coach will use the experience of playing the Mariners to help him.
“We gave them [the Mariners] a fair crack. We only went down 1-0 that game and put in a good performance.
"So no member fed teams should be over-awed.”
The venues, dates and times of the Round of 32 will be announced in the coming days.
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I know a lot of younger people that still think it and they are all Serbs. In saying that though, I know a lot of people 40+ who still identify as Yugoslav rather than Serb/Croat/Bosnian/Macedonian/Montenegrin/Herzgovinian/Slovenian/etc. The amount of younger people? Not really.

Not an expert on this, but I was under the impression that Yugoslavian nationalism was some a sort of pan-Slavic movement started by Tito, who was obviously Serbian, so most "Yugoslavs" are probably Serbian, but this isn't exclusive. I remember when I was in Sarajevo a local bloke explaining that many older Bosnian Muslims still think Tito was fantastic and long for the days of Yugoslavia. Can't imagine anybody younger would identify as such.

JUST, the Jugoslav United Soccer Team, was founded in Melbourne in March 1950 by Ivan Kuketz, a local hotelier and vice-president of the Brighton club where a number of recently-arrived Yugoslav players were playing. Kuketz had come to Australia from Europe in the 1930s and was of Croatian background.

Yugal, formerly called Dalmatinac, came into being in 1956 when several young Yugoslav immigrants got together to kick a football around a park in Liverpool. Martin Batistic first thought of forming a club and as a player and an organiser he did much to help put the club on its feet. It was one of life’s tragedies that Martin died in 1959 so did not live to see the fulfillment of his ambitions for the club. Another tireless worker for the club was Ivan Pudarich, who was first a player, then became President in 1958.

The Club held fierce rivalries with Croatia Sydney and Avala, due to these club's large Croatian and Serbian supporter bases and Yugal's Yugoslav supporter base.

Adelaide United drawn to play Queensland side Redlands United in FFA Cup opener

Rob Greenwood, The Advertiser
June 30, 2016 11:16am

TAREK Elrich says Adelaide United must hit the ground running as it targets an unprecedented treble of trophies this season.

The Reds begin their A-League championship defence in October and will return to the Asian Champions League later this year.

But first they face a potential banana skin in the form of an FFA Cup away clash against Queensland Premier League side Redlands United.

Speaking after today’s round-of-32 draw, Elrich said the tie was an opportunity for the Reds to rediscover the wining habit early.

“After winning the (A-League) grand final we’ve got a bit of a target on us and players will always want to lift playing against us,” the right back said.

“It’s not going to be easy for us and it’s going to be a tough season with Champions League and FFA Cup and also the league.

“But that’s what we play for – silverware. It’s a long pre-season so having the cup is a competitive game to look forward to. It’s an exciting time for Adelaide United.”

Redlands United was formed in 1918 and is Queensland’s second-oldest club.

Based in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs, the FFA Cup debutant is third in the QNPL.

Redlands features Scottish-born attacking midfielder Graham Fyfe, a former Glasgow Celtic junior who was league MVP and top goalscorer last season.

Captain and centre back James Donnelly is an former England schoolboys’ representative, while Michael Lee is this season’s top goalscorer with eight.

“The hardest bit is going into the unknown and playing against teams that have got absolutely nothing to lose,” said Elrich, 29.

Elrich was part of the Reds’ squad which won the inaugural FFA Cup in 2014.

He said the competition offered another chance to add to his growing trophy haul – something his brother and former Socceroos winger, Ahmad, failed to achieve.


“My brother played his whole career and didn’t win anything so he doesn’t have much to talk about,” said Elrich, who also won an A-League title with Newcastle Jets in 2008.

“I hold these trophies close to my heart and once I retire I’ll reflect on that.”

The FFA Cup round of 32 will be played over four match days from July 26.

Match venues and dates will be determined in coming days.

Metrostars aim to avenge loss to Vics

METROSTARS coach Robbie Saraceno hopes to get one up on a local rival as the Klemzig club returns to the FFA Cup.

The SA Premier League side was yesterday handed a home tie against Bentleigh Greens in the national knockout competition’s round of 32.

The match comes two years after the Victorian club dumped Adelaide City out of the cup at the quarter-final stage.

“We saw how good they were when they beat Adelaide City so we know they will be tough,” Saraceno said.

“But I’ll be going to a few friends I have in Victoria to find out as much as I can about them.’’

MetroStars, who made the second round of last year’s FFA Cup, again qualified for the national stage after beating Adelaide Comets 1-0 in Saturday’s SA cup final.

They will face a Bentleigh side coached by former National Soccer League striker John Anastasiadis and sitting second in the Victorian Premier League.

Devonport to play Lambton Jaffas in FFA Cup Brad Cole
June 30, 2016, 6:02 p.m.

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Devonport has been given an ideal chance to progress in the FFA Cup after drawing a home game against New South Wales team Lambton Jaffas in the round of 32.

The draw took place on Thursday afternoon in Sydney, around 40 Strikers players and supporters gathered in their clubrooms to watch a live stream.

With the chance of facing A-League opposition or some of the strong NPL teams that formerly competed in the old NSL in the draw, there was plenty of tension in the room.

A roar then went up from the room when the number 17 ball was drawn out first to signify a home game for the Strikers before the smart phones were reached for to study up on the unknown opposition.

Club president Rod Andrews cut a relieved figure after the draw, and is now busy coordinating the logistics to host the game at Valley Road.


Devonport Strikers president Rod Andrews
Top of the list of priorities is improving the standard of the lights at the ground in line with Football Federation Australia requirements.

“It’s been a nervous time for everyone and the best-case for the club was to host another NPL club at Valley Road and that’s what we’ve got,” Andrews said.

“Lambton will be a challenge, but we dodged a lot of big bullets in the draw too.

“The next bit is to comply with the FFA, with our lighting the big challenge for us.

“We need a lux average of around 200, and we are somewhere between 150 and 200 at the moment, but we’re confident we can pull the event off.”

Lambton, which is a suburb of Newcastle, play in the Northern NSW Premier League, but are currently in seventh spot in the ten-team competition with three wins from 11 games.

However they clearly know how to put the ball in the back of the net, having scored 32 goals in their five FFA Cup preliminary games, and finished second in the league last year.

They also won the 2014 league grand final in just there second year of top-division soccer.

Football Federation Tasmania general manager Damien Gill said the exact date for the game will be finalised in the next 48 hours, with games played on either a Tuesday or Wednesday night between July 26 and August 10.

“It will be based on the matches Fox Sports want to show and the rest shuffle around that,” he said.

“But it’s awesome to have a game back here in Tasmania again and I think you’ll see a lot of people from around the State come and support Devonport.”

I wouldnt consider Cockburn Serbian or yuguslav personally.

FFA Cup: Floreat draws A-League glamour club while Cockburn City to face former NSL powerhouse
June 30th, 2016, 04:45PM Written by Football West contributor City/ West SPORT
FFA Cup: Floreat draws A-League glamour club while Cockburn City to face former NSL powerhouse

FLOREAT Athena are preparing to take on A-League glamour side Melbourne City and Cockburn City have been drawn away to Melbourne Knights in FFA Cup Round of 32 matches.

Former ECU Joondalup defender Rhys Williams is hoping to make his competitive Perth Glory debut in their match away to Brisbane Roar.

Athena have the ominous task of upsetting Melbourne City if they are to become the first Football West club to win a Round of 32 match, and the task will not be much easier for Cockburn against former National Soccer League powerhouse Melbourne Knights.

Regardless, today’s draw was well received by both clubs, who play in local soccer’s top-tier National Premier Leagues WA.

Floreat coach Glen Grostate said Athena, who beat Inglewood United 9-2 to reach the Round of 32, would be up for the challenge.

“It’s going to be game on,” Grostate said.

“There’s the hype and the adrenaline. The boys are going to be pumped. It’s a one-off thing for us and many a lower league team has beaten a big team in big games, so why not?”

Cockburn captain Euen Grant, who experienced the thrill of the Scottish Cup in scoring for Airdrie against Premier League club Kilmarnock in 2010, said Iceland’s recent heroics against England at the European Championship had reminded everyone of football’s possibilities.

“Who knows what will happen in the Cup?” he said.

“As we’ve seen in the Euros, Iceland are on a bit of a run just now, so hopefully we can win a couple of games and see how far we can get.

“We’re just looking forward to getting out there and giving it a crack. Everyone at the club is buzzing and delighted to be on the main stage.”

Williams, who recently joined Glory after more than a decade in England with Middlesbrough, said he faced a battle to be in the starting line-up for their clash with Brisbane.

“I don’t deserve a spot just yet and I’ve got to work my way to it,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of competition and I know I need to fight for my spot.”

Williams, who is Grostate’s nephew, was delighted Floreat would be taking on Melbourne City.

“It’s brilliant,” Williams said. “As a State League club, what more do you want than to draw an A-League club and test your wits?”

Round of 32 matches will be played between July 26 and August 10 at venues to be determined.

Floreat and Cockburn are playing in the Round of 32 for the first time. Previous Football West clubs Bayswater City, Stirling Lions, Perth SC and Sorrento were all beaten at the first hurdle in recent years.

Nth Beaches
White Eagles to host knockout clash

Andrew Prentice, Manly Daily
June 30, 2016 10:10am

IT WAS a sense of deja vu for Manly United’s players on Thursday after the FFA Cup draw for the round of 32 was released.

Brendan Cholakian and his teammates will square off against fellow National Premier Leagues NSW men’s one team Bonnyrigg White Eagles.

It mirrors Manly’s draw in 2014, where they hosted Sydney Olympic FC at Cromer Park.

This time they will be on the road, with the venue and date still to be determined.

Cholakian was disappointed not to be playing an A-League club or a team from interstate.


Manly United will fancy their chances against Bonnyrigg in the FFA Cup.
“In a perfect world things would have gone our way, but that’s football,’’ he told the Manly Daily moments after the 3pm announcement live on Fox Sports.

“It doesn’t matter who will play, we will definitely be up for the challenge.


“We know plenty about Bonnyrigg and they know all about us.

“Both games this year in the league have been close, it will be a great occasion.”

Manly United’s general manager Jeremy Toivonen echoed the thoughts of Cholakian.

“Obviously we were hopeful of hosting a game, but it wasn’t to be,’’ he said.

“It was a bit anti-climatic in the end, I guess we will watch this space when it comes to see where the game is eventually played.”

All games will either be live on Fox Sports or streamed on the night.

Pretty Anglo from all reports tbh. Funny seeing all the Croats getting worked up over it like its a battle of nations, dumb cunts haven't realized its 2016 yet and the club they're versing aren't imposing their will on anybody. Just simply they declare as Yugoslavs not Serbs, Croats or Slovenes.

I personally hate Yugoslavia & Yugoslavs more than anybody but ain't some deluded flop to be talking about going to other club halls and destroying it to burn some portrait of a Dictator.

Redlands not overawed by Reds in FFA Cup


Thursday, 30 June 2016 -
John Greco @Grecs7
Redlands United boss Matt Chandler is confident his side won’t be intimidated by Adelaide United in the Westfield FFA Cup as the historic Queensland club approaches its 100-year anniversary.
Redlands, one of Queensland’s oldest clubs, will be catapulted onto the national stage when they host Hyundai A-League champions in the Round of 32 of the Westfield FFA Cup.
It’s been a huge achievement for the club – currently third in the Queensland NPL – to make it this far and Chandler says it’s a dream for his players to take on Marcelo Carrusca, Bruce Djite and co.
“We joked during the week about who we wanted and all the boys said we want an A-League team and so it’s fantastic,” Chandler told www.theffacup.com.au following Thursday’s draw.
“I should imagine training tonight will be amazing for the boys.
“It’s a dream for the club and the players. It’s the biggest tie in the club's history.
“We’re coming up to our 100 year anniversary in 2018 so there’s a lot of exciting things happening at the club and [playing Adelaide] will be an amazing night in Queensland.”
Chandler is in his fifth year in charge at Redlands and says he has a squad with an excellent mix of young talent and experienced players.
And despite the huge challenge that awaits his side, you couldn’t wipe the smile off the coach’s face once the draw was confirmed.
“How can you not be excited by it?,” Chandler said.
“We’re very much a community club, we’re very much part of the Redlands community and the city and for the whole city and for the whole region it’s a big sporting event for us, one of the biggest we’ve ever had.
“It’s a very family-orientated club and we’ve got some very good players who work so hard and they deserve this tie.
“I’m sure we’ll give a good account of ourselves.”
While admitting plotting a plan to beat the Reds will be the biggest challenge of his coaching career, Chandler will instruct his side to approach it like any other.
“It’s an event for us but we also have to remember it’s a football match,” he said.
“And we want to do well in that game. So it’s important we concentrate.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight their talents and play against the best. They [Adelaide] are a wonderful side but we’ll give it a big crack.”

u wot m8?

For real though, wise words. Did you see Bosnar today? Farken cringe, what a knob.

Happy with the overall draw and in a first for the FFA CUP.

All FFA cup round of 32 games WILL BE PLAYED IN EVERY STATE/TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA.

Add in the regions of Newcastle, Wollongong and Cairns and the spread of games across the land is amazing.

The only national football competititon with clubs sides from each STATE/TERRITORY being represented.