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PAYNEFUL
NIGHT FOR KANWAL AS TIGERS RUN RIOT
May 12: Michael
Payne has joined teammate Marc Falzon as the only Wyoming MPL
First Grade players to score five goals in a match following
Wyoming's emphatic 10-3 win over Kanwal at Wadalba on Saturday
night. In a remarkable match Wyoming scored six of their goals
playing one player short after defender Nathan Moseley was sent
off in the 50th minute after a highly dubious penalty decision
which saw Kanwal reduce Wyoming's lead to 4-2. Ryan Frame scored a
hat-trick with Mark Bellemore and Moseley also finding the net.
Falzon scored all five goals in a 5-0 win over Budgewoi at
Bloodtree Oval in 2010.
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BENJI
STARS AS TIGERS TAME THE DRAGONS
Apr
14:
Wyoming’s
exciting young striker, Benji Gossen, made the most of a late
call-up scoring four goals in his first grade debut as Wyoming
cruised to a comfortable 5-1 win over Gosford City at Gavenlock
Oval in Round 2 of the season. Michael Payne opened the scoring in
the 13th minute (pictured) followed by two goals in as many
minutes by Benji who completed his hat-trick just before the
break to give the Tigers a 4-0 lead. Gosford halted our momentum
with a goal early in the second half and as it wasn't until three minutes
that Benji earned an early mark with his fourth goal. With so many changes
in personnel the lower grades again struggled although Third Grade
did put in an outstanding effort to earn a 3-3 draw after playing for
most of the match with 10 men. Reserve Grade went down 3-2.
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'COOPS'
TAKES OUT NEW AWARD
Sep
15: Wyoming's Darren Cooper has become the first winner of the
Andrew French Medal as Player of the Match in the 2012 First Grade
grand final. The award recognises the outstanding contribution by
one of the Central Coast's greatest players, Andrew French, who
retired from first grade at the end of last year's grand final,
appropriately enough as captain of the winning Umina team and
after 20 years as a first grader.
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BOB'S
BIG DAY
Sep
15: One person who couldn't get to Pluim Park to celebrate
Wyoming's three MPL wins was Third Grade Manager, Bob Bowman, who
had previously booked a trip back to his native England to visit
his family ... and to grab the chance to watch his beloved
Manchester United in action. Bob was so confident of the Tigers
winning that he packed his club jacket and said that he'd send
back a photo of him holding the jacket in front of Old Trafford
with three fingers up to indicate three premierships.
And, true to his word, here's Bob shortly before Man U topped off
a perfect day with a 4-0 win over Wigan.
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2012
FIRST GRADE
PREMIERSHIP
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2012
RESERVE GRADE PREMIERSHIP
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2012
THIRD GRADE PREMIERSHIP PHOTO
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FIRST
& RESERVE GRADES BOTH THROUGH TO GRAND FINALS
Sep
2: "When
the going gets tough .." and so it proved with both of
Wyoming's top two grades winning through to their respective grand
finals with wins over Berkeley Vale and Third Grade showing
they've got what it takes to beat the Wombats despite going down. First
Grade rediscovered their true form to outclass the league
champions as they'd done in the second round match with Darren
Cooper putting in what many experienced observers saw as one of
the most outstanding performances ever seen by a Wyoming player
and capped by a brilliant goal. But there were excellent efforts
right across the park - including yet another 'Surrzon' goal - by a team that is now back to their best.
Click
here for NBN News highlights (starts at 1:07)
Reserve
Grade saw yet another titanic encounter against Berkeley Vale
and yet another 1-0 win, the same scoreline as in last year's
Major Semi, Grand Final and this year's CC Cup. It just took a bit
longer this time with Keelan Austen's 93rd minute goal clinching
the game. Third Grade put in a great effort, taking the
early lead, before going down 3-1 to the league champions but
showing that they have the ability to turn that result around if
they can get past East Gosford next Sunday.
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2012
THIRD GRADE TEAM PHOTO
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2012
RESERVE GRADE TEAM PHOTO
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2012
RESERVE GRADE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS PRESENTATION PHOTO
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THIRD
GRADE WRAP UP TOP TWO SPOT, FIRST GRADE STILL ON TARGET DESPITE
THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS
Aug
19: A
hard-fought 1-0 win over Umina has guaranteed Third Grade
second place and the second-chance spot in the major semi-final.
Jacob Gilbert finished off an excellent team goal in the 15th
minute. It was business as usual for Reserve Grade who
chalked up their 13th win of the season downing Umina 4-2 with
Blake Silvers (2), Luke Gale and Keelan Austen all on target. The
team will be presented with the league championship trophy and
medallions after next Sunday's match against East Gosford at Alan
Davidson Park. It was another frustrating game for First Grade
who, despite dominating possession for most of the match, were
unable to score, going down 2-0. They now drop to second place,
one behind Berkeley Vale and need to beat East Gosford next week
and hope that Umina either defeats or draws with Berkeley Vale.
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RESERVE
GRADE WRAPS UP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aug
12: In
a day of mixed, but overall disappointing, results Wyoming were
beaten 2-1 by Umina in First Grade, won 1-0 and wrapped up the
League Championship in Reserve Grade and had a 1-1 draw in Third
Grade. For the second week in a row First Grade surrendered
a 1-0 lead (scored by Marc Falzon) with a contentious penalty
deciding the game. Despite again playing the better football we
couldn't capitalise on a limited number of scoring opportunities.
The result means the team now shares top spot with Berkeley Vale
but with a superior goal difference can still take the title with
wins in each of its remaining two matches. Reserve Grade
bounced back from their first loss of the season last week with a
hard-fought win that wasn't decided until Luke Gale's late
penalty. It gave the team a 9-point lead and guaranteed that they
would take out the League Championship, a third straight title for
the team following its 2011 Premiership and this year's CC Cup.
Congratulations to all involved - now for the premiership. Third
Grade were held to a 1-1 draw which saw them retain second
place with a 4-point buffer over three teams in equal third place.
Benji Gosson's goal took his season tally to 21.
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ALL
TEAMS STILL ON TARGET DESPITE LOSSES
Aug
5: In
easily the worst performance of the season all three Wyoming
Premier League teams have been beaten by Killarney District at
EDSACC North. First Grade looked to have their match in
control, leading 1-0 following a Michael Payne penalty late in the
first half however Killarney's counter-attacking strategy paid off
with two goals in three minutes giving them a 2-1 win. Reserve
Grade's unbeaten run of 23 matches came to an end when they
conceded a goal in the first half and, despite returning to their
dominant best in the second half couldn't score. Third Grade
were outclassed by a young Killarney team, losing 5-0. Both First
and Reserves Grade are still on top of their respective grades
with leads of 3 and 6 points respectively, and big goal difference
advantages, while Third Grade are still second, 4 points behind
the leaders.
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WYOMING
PASSES TEST OF DEPTH
Jul
28: Despite
having almost a quarter of its squad unavailable Wyoming have
chalked up yet another clean sweep, this time against the strong
Budgewoi club at Pluim Park. After leading 2-0 midway through the
second half Third Grade scored five goals in 23 minutes for
a 7-0 win with Benji Gosson (pictured) equaling Marc Falzon's MPL
record of five goals and taking his season tally to 20. Jacob
Gilbert scored the other two goals. Reserve Grade had a
tougher match than the 3-1 socreline suggests with Mark Bellemore
(2) and Keelan Austen scoring. The win takes the team's unbeaten
record to 23 matches and means that they have now gone 12 months
without defeat including wins in the 2011 Grand Final and 2012
Central Coast Cup. First Grade showed huge character to
come back from 1-0 down after 68 minutes to win 2-1 in one of
their toughest matches of the season with strike twins Michael
Payne and Jack Payne each scoring, both goals set up by Man of the
Match Daniel Surridge.
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CLEAN
SWEEP IN THE MUD
Jul
23: Wyoming
has taken out its eighth clean sweep from 13 rounds with wins in
all three grades against Avoca. First Grade, playing on
Saturday night, were extended by an enthusiastic young team but
two goals to Jack North late in each half proved enough for a 2-0
win. Reserve Grade were awesome in very muddy conditions as
they demolished Avoca 11-0 with hat tricks to Mark Bellemore, Andy
Klijn and Keelan Austen. Earlier Third Grade had won 7-1
with Blake Silvers scoring four in his return from injury. First
and Reserve Grades are now 6 and 7 points clear at the top of
their respective tables with Third Grade now in clear second
place, 4 points away from top spot.
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2012
SEASON STATS TO 15 JULY
Points
Tables
Goal Scorers - 1st Grade
Goal Scorers - Reserve Grade
Goal Scorers - 3rd Grade
Goal Scorers - Totals
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WYOMING
NOW CLEAR LEADERS IN TWO TOP GRADES
Jul
15: In
front of one of the largest Premier League crowds for many years
Wyoming's First Grade team has taken a clear lead in the
competition with a crushing 4-0 win over Berkeley Vale. An early
goal to Jack North set the scene and the Tigers dominated the game
throughout with Michael Payne, Nathan Moseley and Daniel Surridge
(pen) also scoring. Wyoming is now 3 points ahead of Berkeley Vale
but with 25 goal difference advantage, effectively 4 points clear.
Although held to a 2-2 draw (goals to Paul Jones and Jarrod Mears)
in Reserve Grade Wyoming is now 7 points clear at the top
of the table (with a +14 goal advantage) and have extended their
unbeaten run to 21 matches. Third Grade also drew against
the competition leaders but remain in second place. Liam Lomax
scored Wyoming's goal. For the full MPL First Grade Round 14 match
summary click
here.
Play
video of the sideline victory song.
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BIG
WINS IN ALL GRADES AS WYOMING OUTCLASS DOYALSON
Jul
8:
In one of the most dominant performances ever seen in the Mens
Premier League competition Wyoming has recorded huge wins on all
three grades against Doyalson. Both First and Third grades won 9-0
with Reserve Grade 'only' winning 5-0. Benji Gosson with four
goals in Third Grade was the star ahead of Jack North and Daniel
Surridge who each recorded First Grade hat tricks. The results
mean that in the six matches against Doyalson this season Wyoming has scored 41
goals without conceding any. For the full MPL First Grade Round 13 match summary click
here.
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FIRST
GRADE STAY ON TOP DESPITE FIRST LOSS
Jul
1:
Despite dominating possession and territory for the majority of
the match Wyoming's First Grade team has been beaten for
the first time, going down 1-0 to Kanwal. Always motivated against
us Kanwal defended tenaciously for the entire game and scored the
only goal in a counter-attack. Reserve Grade extended its
competition lead to 6 points and its unbeaten run to 19 games with
a comfortable 3-1 win. Goals to Mark Bellemore, Tony Cornwell and
Andy Klijn, before conceding just their third goal of the season.
It was a similar score and story in Third Grade with Thai
Clarke, Michael Kennedy and Benji Gosson scoring. For the full MPL First Grade Round
12 match summary click
here.
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BACK
TO BUSINESS WITH WINS IN ALL GRADES
Jun
24:
Despite scares in both First and Third Grades it was business as
usual after the four-week weather break against The Entrance as
the Tigers won all three grades for the sixth time in nine rounds.
Despite dominating for the entire match it took Third Grade
until the 82nd minute to win a very frustrating match with Benji
Gosson scoring. Reserve Grade extended their competition
lead to four points with another flawless performance winning 3-0
and extending their unbeaten run to 18 matches. Goals to Daniel
Edwards (2) and Blake Silvers. In a topsy-turvy match First
Grade scored two goals in the first 7 minutes and four in the
last 15, but were under severe pressure from a 10-man Entrance
team for much of the match. Michael Payne's penalty has made him
the competition's top-scorer with Jack North (2), Marc Falzon,
Daniel Edwards, Darren Cooper and Keelan Austen also scoring. For the full MPL First Grade Round
11 match summary click
here.
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ANOTHER
9-POINT DAY FOR PREMIER LEAGUE
May
27: Wyoming has passed one of their sternest tests of the
season winning all three grades against the strong Killarney club.
First Grade put in probably their best overall performance
to win 3-0. They were especially dominant in the second half to
outclass a quality opponent that was on top of the table a
fortnight ago. The return to form of Jack and Payney has given the
team a huge boost and they are forming a great partnership. It was
a similar story in Reserve Grade, against the only other
unbeaten team in the comp, winning 2-0. Keelan Austen got us off
to a great start when Killarney conceded a penalty after a great
run from Blake Silvers with Paul Jones doubling the lead in the
30th minute. Third Grade returned to form with an emphatic
5-1 win. Goals to Benji Gosson, Tony Cornwell, the Dowzard
brothers and Thai Clarke. For the full MPL First Grade Round 8 match summary click
here.
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FIRST/RESERVE
GRADE STILL UNBEATEN AND ON TOP AFTER ROUND 7
May
20: In the first of a string of tough matches Wyoming's First
Grade team has defeated Budgewoi 4-1 in a tense match marred
by three send-offs, two straight reds to Budgewoi players and a
double yellow to Wyoming. Although Wyoming looked to be well on
top prior to the Budgewoi send-offs (in the 41st and 60th minutes)
Budgewoi are sure to be chasing revenge when the two teams meet
next time. Reserve Grade were unlucky not to take all three
points in another tough, physical match against the best opponents
they've met so far. Although conceding goals for the first time
this season the team remains unbeaten since Round 16 in 2011, a
total of 16 straight matches. Third Grade were again
disappointing going down 2-1 after leading 1-0 but are still in
equal second place. For the full MPL First Grade Round 7 match summary click
here.
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PLAYERS
FUND - MAY 2012
May 20: The Players Fund Financial Statement as at 21 May
2012 is here.
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FIRST
GRADE MOVES BACK TO THE TOP WITH BIG WIN OVER AVOCA
May
13: Hat-tricks to Michael Payne in First Grade and Keelan
Austen in Reserve Grade were the highlights of Wyoming's three
wins in Round 6 MPL matches at Alan Davidson Park. First Grade
had a comfortable 4-1 win over Avoca with Jack North also scoring.
Reserve Grade chalked up yet another clean sheet (their
ninth in a row) and
extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches with an impressive 5-0 win
while Third Grade, although not at their best were able to
return to winning form with a 3-2 and remain in second place. For the full MPL First Grade Round
6 match summary click
here.
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LATE
GOALS HURT WYOMING'S MPL CHALLENGES
May
6: The Wyoming MPL squad has suffered its first loss of the season with Third
Grade beaten 2-1 by Berkeley Vale at Mingara. After dominating
the first half Wyoming were swamped by the home team in the second
half, losing in the last minute. Reserve Grade were held to
a 0-0 draw against our arch-rvials and opponents in last year's
grand final and this year's CC Cup Final. The result extends the
team's unbeaten run to 14 matches including clean sheets in each
of its last 8 matches. A brilliant strike by Graham Toope midway through the
second half looked to have given First Grade a win however
a goal by Berkeley Vale deep into injury time meant that they had
to settle for a 2-2 draw.
For the full MPL First Grade Round 5 match summary click
here.
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RECORD
WIN TO FIRST GRADE IN ANOTHER CLEAN SWEEP DAY
Apr 29: In a stunning performance Wyoming's three MPL teams
have each cruised to comfortable wins against Doyalson with the highlight of the day being a record 10-0
win by a rampaging First
Grade team. After taking 20 minutes for the first goal the
floodgates opened after Michael Payne started the scoring. Man of
the Match, Daniel Edwards, grabbed a 9-minute hat-trick either
side if half-time while Daniel Surridge and Jack North scored
doubles. The highlight of the match however came in the 89th
minute when Graham Toope's ended a frustrating match with a headed
goal that saw the large sideline crowd erupt. A brilliant
exhibition of quality football by the boys, albeit against a team
that fell away badly and gave us far too much room. The score
surpasses the 9-0 win over Terrigal in 2007 as Wyoming's biggest
ever win in First Grade and is believed to be the biggest in the
comeptition by any team. While both
lower grades had comfortable wins their finishing left a lot to be
desired and they'll need to sharpen up for next Sunday's matches against
Berkeley Vale. Reserve Grade skipper Luke Gale had an
outstanding match as did Andy Klijn who picked up a couple of
goals. Jamie McLafferty continued his excellent form in Third
Grade with Thai Clarke (2), Liam Lomax and Benji Gosson all
finding the net. All three grades are now on top of their
respective tables on goal difference.
For the full MPL First Grade match summary click
here.
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BIG
DAY OUT AS TIGERS STAY UNBEATEN IN ALL THREE GRADES
Apr 22: In their most dominant day for many seasons all
three Wyoming MPL teams recorded big wins over Kanwal scoring a
total of 16 goals and conceding just one, and that an unlucky own
goal. Third Grade made it three straight with a 3-0 win
with Benji Gosson grabbing his third straight double and Mick
Kennedy also on the scoresheet. Reserve Grade took their
record to 11 successive wins with a 7-0 hammering of Kanwal.
Keelan Austen scored four goals with one each to Matt Gravas,
Blake Silvers and a first senior goal to substitute Jacob Gilbert.
Kanwal proved a handful for Wyoming last season but there were no
such problems this time around as First Grade won 6-1 to
also remain unbeaten. Goals to Marc Falzon (2), Graham Toope,
Michael Payne, Jack North and Daniel Surridge.
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THREE
OUT OF THREE FOR PREMIER LEAGUE
Apr 15: The Wyoming MPL squad has had its first nine-point
day with all three grades chalking up impressive wins against The
Entrance and remaining unbeaten in all grades. Despite squandering numerous chances Third Grade
ran out comfortable 4-1 winners with rookie striker Benji Gosson
picking up his second double in two games. Excellent perfomance in
defence from Jamie McLafferty. Second Grade had a tougher
than expected match and it wasn't until late in the match that the
ever-reliable Matt Gravas scored the only goal of the match. It
was the defending premiers/Cup winners tenth straight win. First
Grade overcame an early setback when The Entrance scored in
the first minute to put in their best team performance since their
big win over Berkeley Vale last season. Led by midfielders Darren
Cooper and Graham Toope Wyoming were in complete control for the
last 70 minutes of the game with poor finishing again being the
only problem. For the full MPL First Grade match summary click
here.
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THE
GRANGE RAFFLE COMMENCES THIS FRIDAY NIGHT (13 APRIL)
Apr 9: The Grange Meat Raffles begin this Friday night.
This year's Grange sponsorship was nearly lost because of the poor
turn up at the raffles last year and it is essential that at least
nine players are in attendance to run the raffle each fortnight.
Players were given a copy of the roster at the contract signing
but a copy will also be posted on the notice board at the Alan
Davidson Park Clubhouse and is also available here.
If any player is unable to attend, including those who are under
18, it is their responsibility to arrange for another player to
take their place and to text the name of their replacement to Al
Kennedy on 0412 060 250. Note that the minimum requirement
is nine players, others are encouraged to attend. Rostered players
should be in the public bar by 5.15pm to commence selling tickets
at 5.30pm.
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WYOMING
WINS INAUGURAL COUNTRYNET FAIR PLAY AWARD
Apr 9: The Wyoming FC has taken out the inaugural
CountryNet Fair Play award on the opening round of the 2012 MPL
season played at Pluim Park over the weekend. Wyoming was the only
one of the ten MPL First Grade teams not to receive a yellow or
red card. The prize is a brand new notebook computer which was
presented to Club President, Kevin Lee, and First Grade Coach,
Steve Frame, by CountryNet CEO,
Simon Totonjian, at Pluim Park today.
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PLAYERS
FUND - MARCH 2012
Apr 4: The Players Fund Financial Statement for the month
of March is here..
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TWO
WINS AND A DRAW FOR WYOMING IN ROUND 1 OF MPL SEASON
Apr 1: Two goals in the last two minutes of the match by
Marc Falzon have rescued a point for First Grade in their
opening round match of the 2102 premiership against East Gosford.
The Rams looked certain to win what had been a fiery local derby
at Pluim Park before Falzo's late strikes. Congratulations and
thanks to Gabby for letting Marc play just two days after their
wedding! Reserve Grade continued on their winning way
chalking up a ninth straight win in all competitions with a
comfortable 2-0 win with goals to Keelan Austen and Mark Bellemore
while, in the first match in the new Third Grade
competition, Wyoming dominated throughout for a 5-2 win with goals
to Benji Gosson (2) Mitch Dowzard, Anthony Skinner and Brendan
Harris.
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WYOMING
TAKES OUT RESERVE GRADE CENTRAL COAST CUP
Mar
18: Wyoming has taken out the inaugural Reserve Grade Central
Coast Cup with a last gasp 1-0 over Berkeley Vale at Pluim Park.
The match was a fitting end to the new competition with last
season's Premier League Reserve Grade grand finalists again
winning through to the decider. Wyoming dominated for long spells
of the match but failed to convert a number of chances. Again
replicating the 2011 grand final, the only goal of the match was
scored by Daniel Edwards with only two minutes left in the second
half of extra time.
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MIXED
FORTUNES FOR WYOMING IN CENTRAL COAST CUP SEMI-FINALS
Mar
15: Wyoming's Central Coast Cup hoodoo has continued with the First
Grade team beaten 4-1 by Berkeley Vale in their semi-final at
Pluim Park last night. Despite the scoreline the result was in the
balance until the last five minutes after Wyoming fought back
strongly from a poor first half which saw them 2-0 down at the
break. Earlier Reserve Grade had won through to Sunday's
Cup Final with a 2-0 win over The Entrance in their semi with
goals in each half to Sean McLafferty and Mitch Dowzard. Wyoming
will now meet Berkeley Vale in a replay of last season's Premier
League Reserve Grade grand final.
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WYOMING
THROUGH TO CENTRAL COAST CUP SEMI-FINALS
Mar
12: Both Wyoming teams are through to the Central Coast Cup
semi-finals following quarter-finals wins on Sunday. Despite
dominating the match throughout First Grade were given a
scare when two long-distance goals gave Doyalson a 2-1 lead midway
through the second half. Earlier Eddy had beaten his 32-second
grand final scoring record by finding the net within 10 seconds of
taking the field from the interchange bench. A goal to Falzo in
the 72nd minute settled our nerves before Jack clinched the win
three minutes from time. Reserve Grade were never really
threatened against The Entrance following a great start which saw
Blake give us the lead in the first minute. Any risk of a comeback
from the Gulls was snuffed out by a double from Matt Gravas early
in the second half. Both teams are back on deck on Wednesday night
on Pluim Park No 2, Reserve Grade against Kanwal from 6.15pm and
First Grade against Berkeley Vale at 8.15pm.
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CENTRAL
COAST CUP ROUND 3 MATCHES WASHED OUT
Mar
4: All
third round matches in the Central Coast Cup have been washed out.
Wyoming has qualified for next Sunday's quarter-finals in both
grades.
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CENTRAL
COAST CUP ROUND 2 vs TERRIGAL
Feb
25: Wyoming
has continued its unbeaten run in the 2012 Central Coast Cup with
wins in both grades against Division One club Terrigal at Budgewoi
FC. Although they conceded two goals Reserve Grade were
never extended in winning 5-2. Highlight of the match was
Ballard's 27th minute 'bomb' from 30 metres out. The lowlight was
coach Kenno's decision to immediately take him to the interchange
bench where he spent the rest of the half describing the goal to
everyone within earshot and even posting it onto
Facebook. Classy performances by Jarred Mears and James Dowzard. First
Grade put in a much improved performance in winning their
match 4-0. Chiji 'outbombed' Ballard to open the scoring in the
8th minute and it was pretty much one-way traffic from there on.
With the preliminaries out of the way, next Saturday's matches
against East Gosford will determine whether we finish first or
second in each grade.
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CENTRAL
COAST CUP ROUND 1 vs WOONGARRAH
Feb
19: The
emergence of two exciting young talents was the highlight of
Wyoming's first round matches in the 2012 Central Coast Cup.
Neither team was extended against Division One club, Woongarrah
although it took First Grade until the 70th minute to score
their opening goal before cruising to a 3-0 win. A most impressive
debut by 17-year-old Andy Klijn, last year's Junior Player of the
Year, who came on midway through the second half and play a part
in two of the three goals. Reserve Grade were never troubled,
downing Woongarrah 6-0. Another 17yo, Benji Gosson, also made a
major impact with his pace, strength and skill.
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2012
MENS PREMIER LEAGUE SQUAD
Feb
13: The
2012 Mens Premier League squad has been named. With the addition
of a new MPL Third Grade competition this year the squad has been
expanded to 40 players and presented the selection panel with the
extremely difficult task of narrowing the squad down from the
nearly 60 players who trialled. With an average age of just 23
it's one of the youngest squads on record and, following on from
taking out the 2012 Reserve Grade premiership with an even younger
team, augurs well for the upcoming season which kicks off at Pluim
Park on the weekend of 31 March/1 April. Click here for details
of the 2012 MPL squad.
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2012
PREMIER LEAGUE PRE-SEASON TRAINING
Dec
15: Pre-season
training and trials for the Mens Premier League squad will
commence on Thursday 12 January from 6pm at Lisarow High
School, Chamberlain Road, Lisarow. Anyone wishing to try out for
the squad is encouraged to attend this and future training
sessions on each subsequent Tuesday and Thursday night (same venue
and times) until the start of the season on the weekend of March
31/April 1. For further information contact First Grade coach,
Steve Frame, on 0432 279 122.
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2012
PREMIER LEAGUE COACHING STAFF
Dec
13: The
appointment of the club's 2012 Mens Premier League coaching staff
has been completed.
STEVE FRAME is in the second year of a four-year
contract as First Grade coach. One of the most experienced MPL
coaches on the Coast, having previously coached First Grade teams
at East Gosford and Kanwal, Steve was also a long-term player and
junior coach with the club, and is a Life Member, Steve took the
First Grade team to the semi-final stage last season. MICHAEL
KENNEDY has been re-appointed as Reserve Grade player/coach
after stepping into the job early last season and taking the team to the premiership in 2011. Another Life
Member, Michael is Wyoming's most capped First Grade player
(1997-2010) and
was recently elected to the club's Hall of Fame. BRET LOMAX,
coach of the premiership-winning First Grade team in 2009, returns
to the MPL this time in charge of the new Third Grade team. Bret
is the club's highest-qualified coach, holding an FFA C Licence,
and is also the club's current Coaching Coordinator. A
long-serving junior coach with Wyoming he coached last year's U18A
and WPL team to their respective competition finals.
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NEW
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Sep
18:
Michael
Kennedy and Ryan Marshall have become the ninth and tenth players
to be inducted into the Wyoming FC Hall of Fame. Both were members
of the club's dominant First Grade team that won premierships in
2004, 2007 and 2009, as well as the 2007 Champion of Champions
competition. Ryan captained the team in the latter three wins
before retiring at the end of the 2010 season. Michael is the
club's longest-serving First Grade player (1997-2010) and was the
player/coach of this season's premiership-winning Reserve Grade
team.
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WYOMING WINS 4TH
RESERVE GRADE TITLE IN 6 YEARS
Sep 11: Wyoming has
continued its domination of the Premier League Reserve Grade
competition with a 1-0 win over league champions Berkeley Vale in
the 2011 Grand Final. It was the team's fifth Grand Final
appearance in the past six years and its fourth win, having taken
out an unprecedented treble of wins in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Remarkably all four premierships have been under different
coaches, all in their first season as senior coaches with Michael
Kennedy (2011) joining Paul Winspear (2008), Ryan Marshall (2007)
and Greg Preston (2006). The match was decided dramatically when
substitute Daniel Edwards scored in the 68th minute, less than a
minute after taking the field.
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ROUND 9 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
Jun
6: A brilliant performance by First Grade to totally outclass
one of the competition favourites. The final scoreline of Wyoming
4 Berkeley Vale 2 didn't indicate the team's total dominance.
Those of us who have been watching our team play for many decades
are struggling to remember a better team performance - or a better
goal than the Surridge/North one in the first half. A different
story in Reserve Grade, down 0-4 after 11 minutes, but to their
credit they rallied and held their own for the remainder of the
match.
For a full report on all Round 9 MPL matches including competition
tables click
here.
Coach's Comments: "I've been saying all year if each
player wins his battle on the field then this formation will put
teams to the sword. Yesterday's result ... I rest my case!! Each
and every one of you gave me everything and I couldn't be prouder
of any team I've ever coached than I am of all of you today".
(SF)
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WYOMING TRIO TO
PLAY IN NORTH vs SOUTH REP MATCH
May
26: Wyoming First Graders Nathan Moseley, Daniel Surridge and
Jack North have been selected to represent the South team in the
annual North vs South match at Pluim Park on Monday 13 June,
kicking off at 2pm. The match will be played as a curtain-raiser to
the game between Central Coast FC and the Mariners which
starts at 4pm.
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ROUND 7 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
May
22: Comfortable 4-0 wins in both grades over Wyong in our
first Premier League visit to Baker Park in over a decade.
Reserve's match was closer than it should have been and it wasn't
until Blake Silvers came on with 20 minutes to go that we wrapped
up the win. Goals to Blake (2), Mitch and Galey. Two goals in a
minute late in the first half had First Grade in control but again
we wasted many chances. The Surridge/Falzon combination is working
a treat with both of Marc's goals coming from Suzz corners. The
other goals to Jack and Eddy, his first for the season.
For a full report on all Round 7 MPL matches including competition
tables click
here.
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ROUND 6 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
May
15: Mixed results with Reserves going down 4-2 to Kincumber
but First Grade picking up a big 6-1 win. A strange situation with
Kincumber unbeaten in Reserve Grade but without a point in
Firsts. We struggled early in First Grade and were down 1-0 after
half an hour, however as soon as Falzo equalised the Roos crumbled
and three goals in seven minutes had the game under control
by half-time.
For a full report on all Round 6 MPL matches including competition
tables click
here.
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ROUND 5 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
May
8:
Both Reserve and First Grade matches against East Gosford went
down to the wire with Reserves scoring twice in the last 10
minutes to turn a 1-2 deficit into a 3-2 win, while First Grade
suffered their first loss of the season with an 89th minute
decider giving East Gosford a 2-1 win. Reserve Grade's win was
their third in a row with Daniel Ballard, Tim Wallington and Mitch
Dowzard the scorers. After conceding an early goal First Grade
equalised a minute later through a Nathan Moseley header. A
typically hard-fought match between the great rivals looked headed
for a draw before the Rams clinched it.
For a full report on all Round 5 MPL matches including competition
tables click
here.
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SHADES SHINE
INDOORS
Apr
26:
In the second round of the Wash-Out Indoor League, Shades has
bounced back from its Round 1 grand final loss with a penalty
shootout win over minor premiers, No Explode. Star of the round
was Michael "You're On The Peninsula So Don't Forget Your
Steering Wheel Locks" Payne who set a new record with two
goals in five seconds. Daniel Ballard was unavailable for comment
after his controversial move from Shades to No Explode for an
undisclosed transfer fee saw him play in a beaten grand final team
for the second time.
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MPL APRIL
COMPETITION: WHO'S WHO?
Apr
18:
In the first of our new monthly competitions, have a look at the
10 members of this year's MPL squad (including coaching &
support staff) whose images scroll through
above and identify who each of them is. The player with the best
score will receive a "Get Out Of Beer Bitch Free" card
which can be redeemed any time during the season if they receive a
yellow card at a home game. In the event of a tie there will be a
three player play-off. Entries to Al Kennedy at alistair@marque.com.au.
Hover your mouse over any image to pause the scrolling. Entries
close at midnight on Friday 29 April.
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ROUND 3 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
Apr
17:
We were lucky to be drawn to play on the best wet weather ground
on the Coast at Pat Morley Oval and, in the only three matches
played over the weekend, picked up wins in both grades as well as
in the U18As against The Entrance. In easily their best
performance of the season Reserve Grade dominated for most of the
match to come away with a confidence boosting 3-0 win with goals
to Mitch Dowzard (2) and Dut Atem. After two draws it was
important that First Grade didn't lose touch with the leaders and
the 2-1 win over the defending premiers and front runners should
give us some momentum from here on. Again we dominated the match
and, but for a few close misses, we would put it out of reach well before
full-time. Instead we had another tense finish. Goals
to Marc Falzon and Michael Payne. For competition tables click
here.
Photos at Central Coast Express-Advocate webpage are here.
Coaches Comments: "What
a great day for the squad with both grades taking three points. A
gutsy team effort by Reserve Grade after a well-prepared training
week by Kenno ensured they dug in when required and a
well-deserved win by First Grade, sending a clear message to the
competition. Also with the 18s winning, confirms we have plenty of
depth." (SF)
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ROUND 2 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
Apr
10:
A couple of harder than expected games against newly-promoted
Killarney District. Both teams are settling into new playing
formats under their new coaches and the signs are good. Fill-in
Reserve Grade player/coach, Michael Kennedy, picked up his first
win downing Killarney 2-1 with goals to teenagers Brendan Harris
and Blake Silvers. After conceding a goal in first half injury
time, First Grade equalised through Marc Falzon in the 83rd minute
and were unlucky not to take all three points. For a full report
on all Round 2 MPL matches including competition tables click
here.
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ROUND 1 RESULTS AND
MATCH REPORTS
Apr
3:
A tough start to the season, up against our great rivals Umina.
Reserve Grade went down 2-1 with 17-year-old Brendan Harris
scoring his first Premier League goal. After leading twice, the
first through a spectacular debut goal to 19-y-o Jack North, First
Grade had to settle for a 2-2 draw after losing a number of
players through injury.
For a full report on all Round 1 MPL matches including competition
tables click
here.
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CLUB HISTORY
BOOK - AVAILABLE NOW
Apr 12: Copies of
the Wyoming FC's club
history book are again available. Written and produced by Kevin Best
and Alistair Kennedy, the 300-page book includes a year-by-year coverage of each
season from 1970 to 2009, including statistics of every team, as
well as profiles of the Club's 43 Life Members, records of
players, administrators, teams, coaches and managers, and a list
of all 5000+ players up to and including 2010. Orders can be placed
either with Kevin
(4328 4806 / besty009@hotmail.com),
Alistair (0412 060 250 / alistair@marque.com.au)
or at the book and gift shop at Wyoming Shopping Village.
Price is $30 with all profits going to the Club's Junior
Development Fund.
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2011 MENS PREMIER
LEAGUE PROGRAM
Mar
30: The season program for the club's Mens Premier League
program can be viewed/downloaded from here.
It contains details of the players in the squad as well as the
draw for the season which kicks off this Sunday with a home match
against arch-rivals Umina. This week will also mark the start of
an exciting new program introduced by First Grade coach, Steve
Frame, where one of the club's junior teams will be selected to
train with the MPL squad in the week prior to each home game and
on game day will be involved in the teams' preparation for their
matches. This week's team will be the U13Ds and for the following
week's home match against Killarney District it will be the U9As.
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