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Hello to all Minotaur supporters,

After our two successful wins over the top two sides Luddenham (2-0) and Roosters (3-1), we are back on track towards winning the premiership and promotion to NSW 1st Division in 2011.

It is important to win the next two matches versus Springwood and Hawkesbury which are both at our home Belmore Sports Ground. Wins in these matches, I believe, will put us back on top of the ladder.

It is pleasing to see Michael Di Meglio score in successive matches which now puts him on eight goals for the season and just one goal behind the league's top scorers. Captain Terry Sideratos has also returned to form by slotting back to his usual position of sweeper after an unsuccessful attempt of reliving his past glory days of playing striker (keep dreaming Terry).

Due to the unavailability of some senior players, we have had to call on the services of some of the younger brigade who have stepped up admirably thus helping to stop the rot of four consecutive losses and recording one draw and two wins in our last 3 matches versus strong opposition.

Our reserve grade team also had an impressive win against the Roosters 4-2 which keeps them in the top 5 (for now).

A quick look at our youth teams (13s to 18s reps) shows us that at the moment we have three teams contesting semi final spots. These are our surprise packet for this year, Robert Seib's U14s, George Koimanis' U16s and Nick Andreou's U18s.

Not forgetting the old codgers, our Over 35 Bs with Foti Tzavellas and the General and every other player/coach have just beaten the league leaders Forrest Rangers on the weekend and are heading towards going one better than last year and collecting some silverware.

On a more important note, I would like to remind and invite all members of the Minotaur family that our Annual Ball for 2010 is on Saturday, 31st July at 7.00pm at The Grand Roxy (128 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands). After last year's brilliant performance from the Brazilian dancers, we have gone one better and secured one of the best comedians in the country. The one and only Adam Scicluna. This entertainment line up combined with the great service from The Grand Roxy guarantees a great evening. Please see your coach/manager or contact me for tickets remembering that your company can sponsor a table on the night. So get your parea (group) ready and contribute in making this night a big success.

Nick Andreou, as per your request, I have reserved a table for last year's (and next year's) ladies team.

Last Monday, the executive committee met and discussed several very important issues concerning our club. The most important item on the agenda was the discussion regarding the securing of a ground for our youth teams for the 2011 season. We feel confident that the promise of Hurstville City Council assisting our club and believe a successful solution will be achieved. We will keep you updated with any progress on this matter via this official website.

We are pleased to have launched a new website with the assistance of Nick Kambounias and Nick Drimousis from MLM Sports Clubs and from now on there will be more frequent updates on this site. SO STAY TUNED!!! 

Peter Sarikakis honoured with ‘Distinguished Long Service Award’

From FNSW website (19.02.2010)

Peter_Sarikakis_wins_2009_NSW_Sports_Federation_Distinguished_Long_Service_AwardCurrent Hurstville City Minotaurs coach and well known football official Peter Sarikakis was honoured at the 2009 NSW Sports Federation Awards held at the Waterview Convention Centre at Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday evening after being awarded the ‘Distinguished Long Service Award’.

The ‘General’ as he is affectionately known to many by his fellow peers has been a football administrator for over 40 years and chaired several committees. Sarikakis has also coached the Hurstville City Minotaurs for almost 25 years from Under 6’s to the senior squad. Throughout this time the club has won several Premierships and has been promoted from playing in Division 7 once upon a time to the Super League.

He also undertook many roles at the club such as the President, Secretary and Treasurer amongst being a former player himself.

Football NSW honoured Sarikakis in 2009 when he recieved the Charles Valentine Medal for his fantastic services for football in NSW. Football NSW wishes to congratulate Peter Sarikakis on receiving this prominent award.

Peter Sarikakis (right) was honoured with the
Distinguished Long Service Award at the recent
NSW Sports Federation Awards

 

'The General' Awarded the 2009 Charles Valentine Medal

Peter_Sarikakis_wins_2009_FNSW_Charles_Valentine_Medal19.10.2009 From FNSW website

Peter Sarikakis who is known with great affection within the Football Family as 'THE GENERAL' is this year’s recipient of the Charles Valentine Medal. The General commenced his love affair with Football in the place of his birth on the island of Crete.

His involvement in the game has actually spanned over 50 years. He first played Football in the country of his birth, Greece, as a five year old. He played continuously until he was 53 years old and finished his playing career in the Over 35 competition in the St George Association.

Peter 'The General' Sarikakis
2009 Charles Valentine Medal Winner

 

 

A Salute to the Hurstville City Minotaurs General

Peter Sarikakis has coached Hurstville City Minotaurs for 30 years and has vowed to continue his service for the game.

Few people can claim to have played competitive football for 37 years; even less to coaching for an additional 30 and fewer still responsible for the naming and harvesting of an entire club throughout a single career. One man however, Peter Sarikakis or the General as he is widely known, can claim just that.

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