Club News

Knights record first win of season 2011

It was a memorable evening at Somers Street on Friday the 4th of March. The Round 3 Alanic Victorian Premier League match marked the first time Friday night football had returned to Knights Stadium since the 2001-02 season of the National Soccer League. One player accustomed to playing at home …

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Underdogs relish cup decision

Minnows will be plotting a famous giant-killing run … powerhouses will be looking over their shoulder. That’s the beauty of cup football. Football Federation Victoria announced last week that it will reintroduce its FA Cup-style knockout competition for all affiliated clubs next month. The competition began way back in 1909 …

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Promoted Women’s team kick off pre-season

The newly promoted Melbourne Knights Women’s team have started preparations for their 2011 season with regular training sessions at Knights Stadium. Along with the senior and U21 teams, the women are sharing the upgraded facilities at Knights on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Club officials were notified of the promotion late …

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Knights start season on a loss

The Melbourne Knights began their Alanic Victorian Premier League campaign last night with a disappointing loss at home to Dandenong Thunder. A solitary goal from Chris Taylor in the 74th minute gave the Thunder the advantage needed in cold, windswept conditions in front of just over 1200 spectators. The Round …

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Soccer’s glittering new era can still learn from the past

If Football Federation Australia’s chief executive Ben Buckley heard mention of the South Melbourne Football club he may, given his AFL background, have thought of the team that relocated to Sydney nearly 30 years ago to become the Swans. At least he might have before Monday night, when he attended …

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Favourite son Martin John is back

A FAMILIAR face will stand between the posts for the Melbourne Knights in the Victorian Premier League this season. A blast from the past to a time when the Knights were in the old National Soccer League has seen enigmatic shot-stopper Martin John find his way back to Somers Street …

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Knights win second match in Tasmania comfortably

Melbourne Knights scored a comfortable 7-0 win over a combined Glenorchy Knights and NTC squad at KGV Park on Sunday afternoon. It was 3-0 at the interval. The Melbourne outfit then put on some substitutes and three of them scored in the second half to run out comfortable winners. On …

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Melbourne downs stubborn Glenorchy

Glenorchy Knights were flattered somewhat by this 2-1 score-line at KGV Park on Saturday evening, although no one can doubt their courage and commitment. They were denied possession for long periods, and they had few chances. But, they were resolute in defence and did try to attack. Melbourne Knights lacked …

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Tackle on Zahra sparks national discussion

Hadfield resident and former Melbourne Knights now Heart soccer star Adrian Zahra A-League season is over after a horrific tackle by Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat on Saturday night. The Melbourne Heart playmaker’s injury has been the focus of national discussion after Muscat was red-carded following a crude tackle on …

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Knights launch 2011 Membership campaign

The Melbourne Knights FC are proud to launch its 2011 membership campaign under the catchphrase, Then, Now & Always. The Membership team at the club worked hard in ensuring that 2010 members would receive more merchandise compared to last year, whilst keeping membership prices the same, something that hasn’t changed …

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