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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Zahra signs full time contract with Melbourne Heart
MalteseFootballStarlets.com has taken a keen interest in Melbourne Knights product Adrian Zahra after his initial injury replacement contract performances with the Melbourne Heart FC. Born in 1990 with Maltese roots Adrian Zahra is surely a name to take notice of as this young kid has made his debut this season …
Read More »Zahra signs for Heart on short term deal
Melbourne Heart FC has maintained its commitment to promoting local talent after signing Victorian Premier League Under 21 Player of the Year Adrian Zahra to a short-term contract. A product of the Melbourne Knights, Zahra has signed for Heart on a four-week deal as a replacement player after impressing during …
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